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Well-balanced Compact Body and  
Low Power Consumption

Designed to be very compact and ergonomically 
well balanced, the PMW-500 provides a high level of 
mobility and comfort in various shooting situations.  
The main body weighs only 7 lb 15 oz (3.4 kg) and its 
power consumption is only 29 W.

Digital Extender

With optional CBK-HD02 boards, the Digital Extender 
function*

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 of the PMW-500 enables images to be 

digitally doubled in size.  Unlike lens extenders, the 
Digital Extender function performs this doubling in 
size without any F-drop phenomenon (i.e., without 
loss of image sensitivity)*

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*1: This optional function is planned to be available at the end 

of March 2011.
*2: The Digital Extender function does not operate in 1080p 

mode, S&Q mode, or when working with XDCA-55 via CBK-HD02. 

Focus Magnification

A magnified camera picture (x2) is available in the 
viewfinder, simplifying precise focus adjustment. 

ALAC  
(Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)

This feature decreases any chromatic aberration 
caused by the lens*

1

.  ALAC is activated only with 

some third-party lenses that incorporate 
compensation data.

*1: Please check with lens manufacturers for ALAC support.

Slow & Quick Motion Function

The PMW-500 offers a powerful Slow & Quick Motion 
function that enables users to create elegant fast- 
and slow-motion footage.  The PMW-500 can 
capture images at frame rates selectable from 1 fps 
(frame per second) to 60 fps in 720p mode and from 
1 fps to 30 fps in 1080p mode, in increments of 1 
fps*

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*1: With the PAL setting in UDF (MXF) mode, frame rates are 

selectable up to 50 fps in 720p mode and up to 25 fps in 1080p 

mode.

Slow Shutter

A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated using 
the Slow Shutter function.

HyperGamma

Four types of HyperGamma curve - inherited from 
Sony’s CineAlta camcorders - are provided in 
addition to six standard gammas.

Interval Recording Function

The Interval Recording function intermittently records 
one frame at pre-determined intervals.  This is 
convenient for shooting over long periods of time, 
and also when creating special effects with 
extremely rapid motion.

Frame Recording Function

The Frame Recording function records images for 
pre-determined frames every time the Record button 
is pressed.  This is particularly useful for clay 
animation shooting.

Optical ND Filters and Electrical CC Filters

The PMW-500 camcorder comes equipped with 
optical ND filters and electrical CC filters.  With 
electrical CC filters, users can easily select a color 
temperature -3200K, 4300K, 5600K, or 6300K - by 
rotation using a camcorder-assignable switch. 

Lens Extender

Digital Extender*

Simulated image

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Summary of Contents for PMW-500

Page 1: ...PMW 500 Solid State Memory Camcorder ...

Page 2: ...unique hybrid workflow meeting a broad variety of customer application needs Now Sony proudly introduces a powerful new XDCAM family member the PMW 500 solid state memory shoulder mount camcorder with 2 3 inch type three CCDs The PMW 500 supports full HD422 50 Mbps MXF record and playback based on highly matured MPEG 2 Long GOP compression technology and it is positioned as the top end model in th...

Page 3: ...cording Modes and Video Formats In addition to high quality MPEG HD422 50 Mbps mode the PMW 500 can record and play back videos at different bit rates and in a variety of video formats The PDW 500 supports both the broadcast standard MXF file wrapper and IT standard MP4 file wrapper In UDF mode MXF which is compatible with the recording formats of the XDCAM Professional Disc Series and in FAT mode...

Page 4: ...s users to create elegant fast and slow motion footage The PMW 500 can capture images at frame rates selectable from 1 fps frame per second to 60 fps in 720p mode and from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080p mode in increments of 1 fps 1 1 With the PAL setting in UDF MXF mode frame rates are selectable up to 50 fps in 720p mode and up to 25 fps in 1080p mode Slow Shutter A maximum of 16 frames can be accumul...

Page 5: ... supports down conversion from HD to SD in playback mode 1 1 Down conversion of input signals and up cross conversion of output signals are not supported Freeze Mix This function superimposes a previously recorded image onto the viewfinder making it easy to shoot in the same framework as a previous take This function works only in HD mode Clip Continuous REC This mode allows users to create a sing...

Page 6: ...the camcorder expanding its potential for multi camera operation Affordable MPEG TS Option for Field and Satellite Transmission The optional HDCA 702 MPEG TS Adaptor which can be directly docked onto the PMW 500 transmits an MPEG transport stream TS via DVB ASI output with an optional CBK HD02 50 pin interface This optional capability is planned to be available at the end of March 2011 Planning Me...

Page 7: ...SBS 64G1A 32G1A SxS 1 Memory Card PXU MS240 4 Mobile Storage Unit PDW HR1 Field Station with PDBK MK1 HDVF C30WR 2 7 inch HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF C35W 3 5 inch HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF C550W 5 inch HD Electronic Viewfinder ECM 678 673 1 Shotgun type Electret Condenser Microphone WRR 855S Wireless Microphone Receiver PXU HC240 4 HDD Cartridge BP L60S Lithium ion Battery Pack AC DN2B AC A...

Page 8: ... min with SBP 32 SBS 32G1A 32 GB memory card Approx 65 min with SBP 16 16 GB memory card Lens Lens mount 2 3 type SONY bayonet Camera Section Imaging device 3 chip 2 3 inch type Power HAD FX CCD Effective picture elements 1920 x 1080 H x V Optical system F1 4 prism system Built in optical filters 1 Clear 2 1 4ND 3 1 16ND 4 1 64ND Sensitivity 2000 lx 3200K 89 9 reflectance F11 typical 1920 x 1080 5...

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