Supports multiple SD and HD codecs including XAVC* The PMW-400K is an affordable 3x 2/3-inch CMOS high quality sensor broadcast camcorder that, like the PMW-500, supports all SD / HD 422 broadcast workflows using MXF or XDCAM EX workflows using MP4 and AVI files. It also supports XAVC 10-bit HD 4:2:2 MXF file recordings.
XAVC 10-bit HD 422 and MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps recordings ideal for a wide range of shooting conditions
PMW-400 is able to record XAVC 10-bit HD422 recordings, including XAVC Intra frame 10-bit HD 422 100 Mbps and XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD 422 (low bit rate)*. It also records 50Mbps HD material in MPEG-2 HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world, including the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) requirements on HD broadcast acquisition for long form programme making. Standard Definition recording includes DVCAM format and MPEG IMX SD up to 50Mbps. MPEG IMX format offers exceptional visual quality for SD recording that is comparable to Digital Betacam broadcast standard. The high bit rate ensures excellent capture of fast moving objects, while its chroma subsampling feature is perfect for a wide range of video encoding areas such as VFX and green screen applications. The camcorder can also support Sony’s revolutionary XAVC codec, extending the lifecycle of the product to ensure maximum return on investment*. * Free firmware upgrade for XAVC Long GoP from October 2014
XAVC 10-bit HD 422 and MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps recordings ideal for a wide range of shooting conditions
PMW-400 is able to record XAVC 10-bit HD422 recordings, including XAVC Intra frame 10-bit HD 422 100 Mbps and XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD 422 (low bit rate)*. It also records 50Mbps HD material in MPEG-2 HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world, including the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) requirements on HD broadcast acquisition for long form programme making. Standard Definition recording includes DVCAM format and MPEG IMX SD up to 50Mbps. MPEG IMX format offers exceptional visual quality for SD recording that is comparable to Digital Betacam broadcast standard. The high bit rate ensures excellent capture of fast moving objects, while its chroma subsampling feature is perfect for a wide range of video encoding areas such as VFX and green screen applications. The camcorder can also support Sony’s revolutionary XAVC codec, extending the lifecycle of the product to ensure maximum return on investment*. * Free firmware upgrade for XAVC Long GoP from October 2014
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High quality accessories and internal flash band reducerIdeal for national and local broadcasting operations, the PMW-400L features a 2/3-inch lens mount, high resolution LCD viewfinder, 3DNR noise reduction processing and internal flash band reducer for news operations, as standard. The camcorder also features WiFi remote** and 2x SD/HD-SDI parallel outputs. An optional CBK-CE01 50-pin interface allows you to convert the shoulder camcorder into a system camera, with compatibility with digital triax and fibre adapters. The CBK-CE01 also incorporates a Digital Extender..
**With optional CBK-WA01 or IFU-WLM3 Wi-Fi antenna’s
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Copy clips to and from USBFrom V1.20, easy clip dump capability is available to copy clips directly from or to an external USB media and playback clips from an external media to speed up workflow on the field.
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High sensitivity Full HD sensorsThe PMW-400 provides high quality Full HD imaging with three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors offering better resolution, dynamic range and colour reproduction. The camcorder offers sensitivity of F12 at 59.94Hz and F13 at 50Hz.
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XAVC recordingsThe PMW-400L supports XAVC 10-bit HD 422 recordings, including XAVC Intra frame 10-bit HD 422 100 Mbps and XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD 422 (low bit rate)*.
* Free firmware upgrade for XAVC Intra from June 2014, XAVC Long GoP from October 2014.
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WiFi remoteLens, camera and media WiFi Remote or XMPilot live logging from a tablet or smartphone is achievable with the CBK-WA01 optional Wi-Fi antenna or IFU-WLM3 Wi-Fi module to be directly plugged in the camcorder.
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Wireless workflowThe PMW-400L side panel hot-shoe allows full High Res and Proxy wireless operations with the CBK-WA101, plug-in wireless adapter. Clip metadata management, XAVC proxy recording on SD-HC card, streaming to Tablet/Smartphone and Wi-Fi remote for camera and lens are provided. The CBK-WA101 allows secure file transfer of recorded content by FTP-push to cloud services or on-premises servers via Wi-Fi/3G/4G /LTE. Content Browser Mobile free Android/iOS application gives you full control to wireless operations.
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Direct clip dumpCopy clips directly from or to an external USB media and playback clips from an external media*
*Enabled by V.1.20 firmware upgrade. HDD or Flash memory devices rated 5Volts / 500mA Max. are supported. This does not guarantee operations with all USB media. USB media must be formatted from Maintenance Menu > Format USB.
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Supports all SD / HD 420 or SD / HD 422 on several types of memory cardsThe PMW-400 allows you to record all SD / HD 420 XDCAM EX codecs usingMP4 and AVI. Files on SxS memory cards, Memory Stick, SD card or XQD card (FAT32 formatted). MXF broadcast files can be recorded on SxS and XQD cards (UDF formatted).
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Noise reductionThe camcorder has a signal to noise ratio of 60dB (typical) with 3DNR noise reduction processing.
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Hardware and software flash band correctionThe camcorder has a standard internal hardware flash band reducer* for news operations.
* Flash band reducer will be available as a free firmware update.
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Wide gain selectionThe camcorder's gain selection ranges from -3dB up to +42dB maximum gain.
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High resolution 960 x 540 colour viewfinderThe camcorder is supplied with a high resolution colour LCD viewfinder (similar to CBK-VF01 modular viewfinder) providing up to quarter full HD 960 x 540 pixels.
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Interfaces include SD / HD-SDI and i.LinkThe camcorder features 2x SD/HD-SDI outputs, as well as HDMI out, TC in/out and Gen-lock input. It also has i.LINK (DV) input and record.
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Digital triax and fibre optional controlAn optional CBK-CE01 50-pin interface converts the shoulder camcorder to a system camera, with compatibility with CA-TX70 digital triax and CA-FB70 fibre adapters.
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2/3-inch lens mountThe PMW-400L is fitted with a 2/3-inch lens mount.
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Low power consumptionThe lightweight PMW-400L has a low power consumption of 23W with LCD, viewfinder, lens and microphone.
STATUS
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Available on order: 15 Business Days
- Camera Type
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Shoulder Camera
Studio Camera
HD Camera
VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS
- Max Video Resolution
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SD 480i NTSC(16:9)
SD 576i PAL(16:9)
HD 720: 1280 x 720pixels (16:9 aspect ratio)
HD 1080: 1440 x 1080pixels (4:3 aspect ratio)
- Slow Motion
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No
- Rec Media
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SxS Card x2
GENERAL FEATURES
- Shutter speed
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1/60sec to 1/2000sec
- Min. Illumination
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0.003LUX
- Internal Streaming
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No
- LCD
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3.5"
- Viewfinder
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Yes
MORE SPECIFICATIONS
- Power
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V-Lock Type Battery
4pin XLR 12-16V
4pin DC OUT 12V
- No. of battery slots
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1
- Power Consumption
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26W(14.4V/1.8A - 12V/2.16A)
- Country of Origin
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Japan
- Warranty
- 2 Years
PHYSICAL
- Total Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 12.4 x 33.2 x 26.9 cm
- Total Weight
- 3.4 kg
- Viewfinder
- Microphone
- Shoe kit
- Shoulder strap
- Lens Mount Cap
- Wind screen
- CD-ROM
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Pdf not available.
Video not available.
Case
RunGun XL
in-Store Price: 245,68€ + VAT
Online Price: 235,85€ + VAT
- Handheld/Shoulder Bag
- For Shoulder Cameras
- Interior(WxHxD):650x300x300mm
- Dustproof/Shockproof/Waterproof
2pcs in stock
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Light
LED120B Basic
in-Store Price: 190,00€ + VAT
Online Price: 182,40€ + VAT
- Bicolor LED Light Basic Kit
- Extended CRI: 95
- 120powerful SMD LEDs
- 3600Lux @0.6m
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 25 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 25 Business Days
LEDPAD-X52 19x13cm
in-Store Price: 109,29€ + VAT
Online Price: 104,91€ + VAT
- On-Camera Light - Approx. 19x13cm
- Soft LED Light 120degrees
- Bi-Color 3200K-5600K
- LCD LED Screen
7pcs in stock
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LEDPAD-X63 25x10cm
in-Store Price: 120,33€ + VAT
Online Price: 115,51€ + VAT
- On-Camera Light - Approx. 25x10cm
- Soft LED Light 120degrees
- Bi-Color 3200K-5600K
- LCD LED Screen
4pcs in stock
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Pix M160 16x8cm
in-Store Price: 87,66€ + VAT
Online Price: 84,15€ + VAT
- RGB LED Light - 16x8cm
- 160 LED's
- 95 CRI
- RGB 2500K-8500K
4pcs in stock
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RM75 Magnetic Smart 10x7cm
in-Store Price: 69,95€ + VAT
Online Price: 67,15€ + VAT
- Video LED Light - 10x7cm
- 120Lux @1m
- RGB 2500K-8500K
- 96 CRI/TLCI
4pcs in stock
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Microphone
C-417PP
in-Store Price: 130,20€ + VAT
Online Price: 124,99€ + VAT
- Lavalier Microphone
- XLR 3-pin Male connector
- Frequency: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Omni-Directional
5pcs in stock
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Cardioid SM58S
in-Store Price: 116,94€ + VAT
Online Price: 112,26€ + VAT
- Handheld Mic
- Cardioid Pattern
- XLR 3-Pin Connector
- 50Hz - 15kHz response
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
E-835S
in-Store Price: 74,76€ + VAT
Online Price: 71,76€ + VAT
- Handheld Microphone
- Dynamic Cardioid Mic
- 40Hz - 16kHz Frequency Response
- Sensitivity: -51dB
1pc in stock
Immediate Shipping
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E-845S
in-Store Price: 74,76€ + VAT
Online Price: 71,76€ + VAT
- Handheld Microphone
- Dynamic Cardioid Mic
- 40Hz - 16kHz Frequency Response
- Sensitivity: -54dB
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
E-865S
in-Store Price: 175,56€ + VAT
Online Price: 168,53€ + VAT
- Handheld Microphone
- Electret Super Cardioid Mic
- 40Hz - 20kHz Frequency Response
- Sensitivity: -50dB
1pc in stock
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E-935
in-Store Price: 150,36€ + VAT
Online Price: 144,34€ + VAT
- Handheld Microphone
- Dynamic Cardioid Mic
- 40Hz - 18kHz Frequency Response
- Sensitivity: -51dB
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Handheld Beta 58A
in-Store Price: 173,39€ + VAT
Online Price: 166,45€ + VAT
- Handheld Mic
- Cardioid Pattern
- XLR 3-Pin Connector
- 50Hz - 16kHz response
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Phones
Dynamic Closed K-240
in-Store Price: 64,68€ + VAT
Online Price: 62,09€ + VAT
- Dynamic Closed Headphones
- 18Hz - 25kHz Phone Frequency
- 104dB Max SPL
- 55 Ohm Phone impedance
3pcs in stock
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Dynamic Closed K-72
in-Store Price: 39,58€ + VAT
Online Price: 37,99€ + VAT
- Dynamic Closed Headphones
- 16Hz - 20kHz Phone Frequency
- Jack 3.5 TRS Connector
- 112dB Max SPL & 32 Ohm Impedance
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
HD 200 PRO
in-Store Price: 57,96€ + VAT
Online Price: 55,64€ + VAT
- Dynamic Closed Headphones
- 20Hz - 20kHz Frequency response
- 3.5mm/6.3mm Stereo Connector
- 32Ohm impedance
2pcs in stock
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HD 280 PRO II
in-Store Price: 74,76€ + VAT
Online Price: 71,76€ + VAT
- Dynamic Closed Headphones
- 8Hz - 25kHz Frequency response
- 3.5mm/6.3mm Stereo Connector
- 64Ohm impedance
2pcs in stock
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Reader
SBAC-US30
in-Store Price: 394,33€ + VAT
Online Price: 378,55€ + VAT
- USB SxS Reader
- All series of SxS Cards
- Max Transfer Speed: 440MB/sec
- USB3.0/USB2.0 Connection
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Tripod
Aluminum FreeBlazer AD-80
in-Store Price: 202,37€ + VAT
Online Price: 194,27€ + VAT
- Tripod Kit for Video Cameras
- FreeSpeed
- 8KG Max. Payload
- 1.91M Max. Height
5pcs in stock
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Aluminum Heavy Duty AD-01
in-Store Price: 166,08€ + VAT
Online Price: 159,43€ + VAT
- Tripod Kit
- For Video Cameras
- 8KG Max. Payload
- 1.86M Max. Height
4pcs in stock
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Aluminum Heavy Duty AD-14
in-Store Price: 112,95€ + VAT
Online Price: 108,43€ + VAT
- Tripod Kit
- For Video Cameras
- 8KG Max. Payload
- 1.86M Max. Height
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Carbon Fiber Heavy Duty AD-14
in-Store Price: 166,95€ + VAT
Online Price: 160,27€ + VAT
- Tripod Kit
- For Video Cameras
- 10KG Max. Payload
- 1.85M Max. Height
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Reach Plus1 AL
in-Store Price: 710,76€ + VAT
Online Price: 682,32€ + VAT
- Video Tripod Kit
- For Handheld/Shoulder Cameras
- 8.0KG Payload
- 55-170cm
3pcs in stock
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Reach Plus1 CF
in-Store Price: 853,25€ + VAT
Online Price: 819,11€ + VAT
- Video Tripod Kit CF
- For Handheld/Shoulder Cameras
- 10KG Payload
- 55-170cm
Not in stock
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
On order : Available on order: 15 Business Days
Wireless
EW 100 ENG G4 TX TX RX
in-Store Price: 671,16€ + VAT
Online Price: 644,31€ + VAT
- Wireless Audio Transceiver
- 1x Transmitter with Lavalier Mic
- 1x Transmitter for Dynamic Mic
- 1x Receiver with Jack/XLR output
1pc in stock
Immediate Shipping
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