captured images. This enables proper exposure con-
trol of iris, gain and gamma.
Six Assignable Buttons for Quick Access to
Desired Functions
Frequently used functions can be programmed to six
assignable buttons on the PMW-320, allowing operat-
ors to make rapid changes when working in the field.
The colour temperature button and lens RET button
also can be utilised as additional assignable buttons.
Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted
either forwards or backwards to provide users with
optimum weight balance. This is particularly useful
when the camera is docked with a different lens or
camera adaptor. In addition, no tools are required for
this adjustment. For those who prefer a soft shoulder
pad, there is the optional CBK-SP01.
ATW and Hold
The ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function of the
PMW-320 automatically adjusts the camera’s colour
temperature according to changes in the lighting con-
ditions. This function is useful when recording outside
for long periods, and the lighting changes gradually
over time. The PMW-320 also has an ATW Hold func-
tion, which allows the operator to hold auto tracing at
a desired colour balance via an assignable switch.
Wide Array of Interfaces
The PMW-320 camcorder comes equipped with a wide
range of interfaces optimised for a variety of opera-
tional needs. These include an HD-SDI output, down-
converted SD-SDI output, i.LINK (HDV 1080i and
DVCAM stream) input/output, USB2 and analogue
composite output. Timecode In/Out and Genlock in
are also supported. A HDMI output (Type A) allows
the user to show the picture on a consumer display or
professional monitor equipped with an HDMI input.
Non-compressed video and two channels of audio can
be output. When HDMI output is selected, other out-
puts are not available.
Digital Extender function
For future expandability, the PMW-320 has a 50-pin
interface option (available Autumn 2010), which of-
fers a Digital Extender function digitally doubling im-
ages in size. Unlike lens extenders, the Digital Ex-
tender function performs this doubling without any
loss of image sensitivity, often referred to as the F-
drop phenomenon.
Affordable MPEG TS Option for Field and Satellite
Transmission
The HDCA-702 MPEG TS adaptor, which can be dir-
ectly docked onto the PMW-320, transmits an MPEG
Transport Stream (TS) of MPEG via a DVB-ASI output.
This can be done simultaneously as the PMW-320 re-
cords onto SxS memory card. This function is also
available using the 50-pin interface option (which will
be available in Autumn 2010).
Camera Remote Control
A Sony 8-pin remote interface is supplied with the
PMW-320. Various camera settings can be remotely
controlled using an optional RM-B150 RM-B750,
RCP-750, RCP-751, RCP-920, or RCP-921 Remote
Control Unit via its 8-pin remote connector (please
note not all controls on the remote control units are
supported by the PMW-320). Composite output is al-
ways available for monitoring purposes, regardless of
HD/SD output selection.
Other Features
• High-speed picture search: x4, x15
• Freeze Mix function
• Skin-tone Detail control
• Low-key saturation
Additional Information
Only SxS PRO and SxS-1 are guaranteed for use with
XDCAM EX Camcorders. Sony HX Series Memory Stick
are supported with MEAD-MS01 Adaptor as well as
SDHC media (class 10 or above) with the MEAD-SD01
Adaptor
Benefits
Enhanced Workflow
Innovative solid state recording with SxS PRO Ex-
pressCard memory cards offers the following benefits:
• Compatible with industry-standard ExpressCard
interface available on most modern laptops
• No time lost to tape loading
• Robust storage media, impervious to shocks and
vibrations
• Small, high capacity recording media offering over
4 hours of continuous HD content across 2 x 32GB
cards.
• Common interoperability with DVCAM, HDV and
XDCAM - so ready to use immediately with most
existing NLEs.
• No need to worry about accidentally overwriting
precious content
• Write and Re-Writable media with no degradation
in picture quality
• Thumbnail images representing key scenes can be
browsed and instantly accessed using on-camera
colour screen
• ’Essence Mark’ key scenes at the touch of a
button
• No frantic fast-forward/rewinding to find the clips
you want to review
• Non-proprietary media manufacture
PMW-320L
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