Sony XDCAM EX

also, fully manual fujinon lens.

can't wait till this camera comes out.

hvx200, you had a nice run.
 
Are you talking about the pmw-EX1?
I have just seen it advertised on a uk website as coming soon.

http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/public/view_item_cat.php?catalogue_number=sony_pmw-ex1

Did anyone see it at NAB2007? Creative say it was displayed there. I bet those 3 1/2" CCD's let in a hell of a lot more light !? Has anyone seen it, held it, tried it or seen any footage taken with it?
Creative also claim that it will be available around October, November in their store. Is it already on sale in the US or anywhere else in the world?
 
O.k. no need to answer that last question. I did what I should have done in the first place! Go to Sony's site!! Should be released "Oct 2007."
 
Where on Sony site that says this camera will be released in Oct 2007? I'm trying to find info on the release date of this camera.
 
Thanks! I tried to look for it in the US but so far I couldn't find any information. However, I'm a little disapointed that the camera does not have interchangeble lense capability.
 
taken from freshdv

The long-awaited Sony XDCAM EX officially launches on Thursday the 6th at IBC in Amsterdam, and we’ll (hopefully) get a closer look at some real, detailed specs. In the meantime, here are the details we’ve been able to glean on this very interesting camcorder. A little bird told us… *The official model designation of the XDCAM EX is “PMW-EX1″. In the past few months I’ve noted several instances in which Sony has used the phrase “EX series”. To me that is a clear indication that other models will follow. So perhaps we’ll see a feature-limited CMW-EX1 in the near future.
*The camcorder will feature three 1/2″ progressive chips, possibly CMOS since they have been noted as “new” and “low-power”. No specifics on whether or not they’ll be full native 1920×1080, or 1440×1080 like the XDCAM HD 1/2″ series of shoulder mount cameras. My guess is the latter, Sony traditionally seems to be very protective of “pro” series cameras, and probably wouldn’t risk undermining the XDCAM HD shoulder-mount series by putting too many gizmo’s in this offering. If the XDCAM EX does drop with full raster chips, that might pose a problem for NLE software. Does Final Cut Pro and the like even support XDCAM HD media at 1920×1080? Though I suppose in FCP you could just drop the clips into a timeline with ProRes 422 as the render codec. The other question about the chips…if they are in fact CMOS, will they feature a global (non-rolling) shutter design?
*The camcorder records to solid-state ExpressCard media, currently available in 8, 16, and 32GB capacities. It has two slots. At full HQ (35Mbps, VBR) you’ll get 2.5 minutes per gigabyte. At 25Mbps CBR, expect to fit 3.5 minutes per GB. So two 16GB cards will net you 90 min @ 35Mbps variable, and 115 min @ 25Mbps constant bitrate. Double that for 32GB cards, rinse, repeat.

*Has overcrank and undercrank functions. A Sony Japan rep was quoted at NAB Expo saying “all frame rates from 1fps to 60fps” would be supported. Can playback everything on cam at will. 23.98fps (24p), 1080 switchable, 60i, 60p, 50i, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p. However, it can only do 720 lines at 50p and 60p. This might be because of imager heat issues, who knows…
*The camera features a 14x non-servo lens by Fujinon with a fully manual iris ring and a REAL repeatable focus ring with infinity and macro stops. The lens barrel is equipped to accept standard follow focus units, stock. Handy.
*The EX will weigh about 2.2 kg. The Sony HVR-Z1U weighs 2.1 kg (4 lbs 10 oz), so that should give you a pretty good idea of it’s size. Quite manageable at under 5 pounds.
*Each of the two XLR mic inputs can utilize phantom power (selectable line/mic/mic +48V).
*Features a HD-SDI output port in pictures. Hope that option is still there. Does not appear to have any other A/V outputs or a LANC jack on prototype images I have seen. Surely those are options that will be on the production model!
*Finally, a (unsubstantiated) rumor post over at the DVinfo Area 51 forum mentioned that a “source” stated the camcorder’s debut price will be $6000. This would be welcome news, as most estimates point towards a $8K MSRP. At $6K, it really stacks up well against the HVX200.
 
First price listed in any store that I know of is 3,995 GBP (at today's exchange rate that'd be $8,079... but that doesn't mean anything, since the MSRP in Europe may not be the same as the MSRP in America).
 
Very nice review. However, I thought I read somewhere that the lense is 1/2" CCD and not CMOS. Which one is it? And which is better, CMOS or CCD?
 
myCharlie said:
Very nice review. However, I thought I read somewhere that the lense is 1/2" CCD and not CMOS. Which one is it? And which is better, CMOS or CCD?
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Sony's australian brochure states that the imager chips are CMOS. CMOS have a lot of advantages, but one issue that remains to be seen is if this camcorder exhibits rolling shutter artifacts.
 
Some competition for the HVX... we all know what product competition means.. lower prices :) Especially with 16GB express cards priced at $200....

1/2" sensors in a handheld have been long wanted, same as the fuji lens. Too bad it can't do SD... I still get plenty of clients who want it.

I'm not crazy about MPEG2 or only 4:2:0 CS, but I'm sure this will be a dynamite camera for the price. Wonder what Canon/JVC have in store?
 
arges03 said:
Some competition for the HVX... we all know what product competition means.. lower prices :) Especially with 16GB express cards priced at $200....

1/2" sensors in a handheld have been long wanted, same as the fuji lens. Too bad it can't do SD... I still get plenty of clients who want it.

I'm not crazy about MPEG2 or only 4:2:0 CS, but I'm sure this will be a dynamite camera for the price. Wonder what Canon/JVC have in store?
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Where did you get that SxS card will go for $200? I don't think pricing has been announced yet and it won't even hit the street until the EX's release in US. The 16GB will go for at least twice that price I think.
 
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