Various functions are provided to help with
precise control of focus. These include Color
Peaking, MF (Manual Focus) Assist, One-push
Auto Focus, Expanded Focus, and the Auto
Focus function.
Focus Assist Functions
Camera Features
T h e P M W -10 0 i n c o r p o ra te s a 1/2.9 - t y p e
Fu l l H D E x m o r C M O S s e n s o r (19 2 0 x 10 8 0)
to achieve high resolution, high sensitivit y,
l ow n o i s e, a n d w i d e d y n a m i c ra n g e.
T h e s e c a p a b i l i t i e s a re e s s e nt i a l to t h e
professional when shooting under extreme
lighting c o n d i t i o n s*.
High Sensitivity
High - qualit y XDCAM
®
HD422 Handheld Camcorder
The PMW -10 0 is a compact and light weight camcorder with a new (as of 4/12)
1/2.9 - inch t yp e Exmor™ CMOS sensor. With its high-quality MPEG HD422 (50 Mbps)
recording capability, which is widely accepted in broadcasting stations and production
houses, the PMW-100 can contribute to your creativit y in many di f ferent applications,
including news gathering and documentar y production.
The PMW-100 is equipped with a large, easy-
to-read, 3.5-inch* WVGA color LCD panel,
which assists with critical focus control during
HD shooting.
3.5-inch WVGA (852×480) LCD Monitor
Compact Design
The PMW-10 0 is a compact and lightweight
camcorder with abundant features for the
professional user. Its ergonomic design
gives more shooting opportunities from a
variety of angles. And it can be used as an
ideal companion camera with the PMW- 50 0
XDCAM HD422 memory camcorder.
Handheld Camcorder for Professional Use
PMW- 500
PMW- 100
Manual Control of Lens
The PMW-100 incorporates 5.4 - 54 mm (equivalent to
40 - 400 mm on 35 mm lens) zoom lenses with an
Optical SteadyShot
®
feature, and – to expand
its applications – an optional VCL-HG0737K lens
(a 0.7x w i d e conversion lens). Zoom and focus
can be manually controlled with the Lens Control
Ring, which includes a selector
switch to set the ring for focus
or zoom control. There is
also an Exposure Control
Dial for manual adjustment
of camera brightness.
(PMW-100 shown with optional mic)
Simulated image
* (Viewable area measured diagonally)
* For example: low light conditions or very bright light
conditions, such as a very sunny day.
