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Easy-to-view 3.5-inch Color LCD Monitor
The PMW-500 is equipped with a large, easy-to-view,
3.5-inch color LCD monitor with a high resolution of
approx. 921,000 effective pixels. This LCD monitor
enables operators to instantly review recorded
footage, as well as access the camera’s set-up
menus and view status indications.
Eight Assignable Switches
Frequently used functions can be programmed onto
eight assignable buttons on the PMW-500, allowing
operators to make rapid changes when working in
the field.
Viewfinder Options
Two types of optional viewfinders are available: the
CBK-VF01 (the same HD viewfinder as supplied with
the PMW-350/320) and HDVF Series viewfinders.
* CBK-VF01 is planned to be available at the end of March 2011.
Slot for Digital Wireless Receiver
The PMW-500 is equipped with a slot to
accommodate a DWR-S01D digital wireless
microphone receiver which provides two-channel
audio with stable and secure transmission and also
analog wireless receivers can be attached.
Camera Adaptor for Multi-camera Operation
The optional CBK-HD02 enables the
XDCA-55 Camera Adaptor to mount
directly onto 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 Metadata Import via
a Wi-Fi Adapter
To realize Sony’s innovative XMPilot™ metadata
workflow, the PMW-500 is designed to support
planning metadata. Before shooting starts, users
can import the metadata to be used. This type of
metadata is called planning metadata. It
diminishes the time and effort of inputting metadata
at a location, thus achieving a smooth interface with
post-production and archiving. With an optional
CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter, users can achieve a
wireless workflow using mobile devices.
* The optional capability is planned to be available at the end
of March 2011.
Supplied Software for
Powerful Content Management
The newly developed XDCAM Browser Version 1.0 not
only enables users to browse video clips on Windows
®
PCs and Macintosh
®
computers, but also to register
and edit metadata, and to convert file formats.
Features
XML
Wi-Fi
File Name
Planning Meta Data
Proxy AV Data
Essence Mark Clip Fragment
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