Overview
The PXWX400 offers stunning imaging performance with Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations, supporting a variety of formats including XAVC at 50p and 59.94p. Its low power and ergonomic design minimize power consumption and reduce front weight, making it easier to use for long periods of time. The camera also features improved network connectivity with built-in wireless, Ethernet, and NFC capabilities for easy Wi-Fi setup. It also has a 1.5G HD-SDI input for pool feed recording and utilizes three 2/3-inch type CMOS image sensors from Sony, known for their high-quality camera image sensors.
The PXWX400 has a range of powerful features, including Full HD 1080/60p resolution, excellent sensitivity and picture clarity, and a 960 x 540 colour LCD monitor. Its networking capabilities include wireless streaming, FTP transfers, and remote control via smartphone or tablet. The camera also offers XAVC Intra and XAVC Long recording at up to 1080/60p, as well as a choice of other codecs. With a low power consumption of just 22 Watts, this camera is a practical and high-performing option for professional use.
Summary
Lens Mount: 2/3 Bayonet
Weight: 2-5kg
Included in box
1x PXW-X400 Camcorder
1x XA160x8A-XBA lens
1x CBK-VF02 viewfinder
1x Stereo Microphone
1x IFU-WLM3 Shoulder Strap
1x Operating Manual (CD-ROM)
1x Operation Guide
1x Flange back adjustment chart
1x Cold Shoe (accessory shoe converter to slide type)
1x Water Resistant Cap for USB wireless dongle
1x IFU-WLM3 Shoulder Strap
1x Operating Manual (CD-ROM)
1x Operation Guide
1x Flange back adjustment chart
1x Cold Shoe (accessory shoe converter to slide type)
1x Water Resistant Cap for USB wireless dongle
The PXWX400 offers stunning imaging performance up to 1080/60p, optimized weight balance and ergonomics, and new networking features that enable field-to-air flexibility like never before. The PMWX400 has the perfect balance of performance and practicality. The enhanced ergonomics and mechanical balance allow for all-day shoulder-mount shooting. This camera puts advanced streaming, sophisticated codecs, the power of 1080/60p imagery, the nuances of 10-bit grayscale and the beauty of 4:2:2 color – all within your reach. The PXWX400 supports a variety of Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBKVF02 and the Full HD OLED HDVFEL30 and HDVFEL20. The camcorder offers improved network connectivity, with built-in wireless module, embedded RJ45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC)* function for easy Wi-Fi setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application. With a 1.5G HD-SDI input for pool feed recording, the PXWX400 is a powerful addition to the Sony XDCAM Camcorder family.
High quality XAVC Long GOP recordings at 50p and 59.94p operations
The PXW-X400 supports a variety of codecs from SD to HD, including MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps in MXF (Material eXchange Format), which is widely accepted by major broadcasters worldwide, and XAVC Intra frame and XAVC Long GOP codecs. XAVC technology is based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 standard, which provides an exceptional performance compression technology. XAVC provides higher picture quality and bit-depth, thus offers extended grading possibilities.
High sensitivity image making
The camcorder’s three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors provide superb image quality with sensitivity of F12/F13 and a signal to noise ratio of 62dB. The camcorder’s digital extender offers x2, x3 or x4 operation.
Improved ergonomic design for best-in-class weight-balance
The camcorder has been redesigned to improve the weight and handling capabilities compared to predecessor models. The lighter lens grip resolves any front-heavy issues and dramatically reduces the load on the right-arm. This makes it easier to shoot for long periods and offers more stable images.
Supports Full HD OLED viewfinders*
The camcorder supports Sony viewfinders including the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20, as well as the QHD LCD CBK-VF02.
* HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20 are optionally available from December 2015.
Embedded RJ-45 connector
An embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector on the right side of the camcorder provides a robust and fast network connection that can be utilised for file transfer, live streaming and camera control from a web browser.
Near Field Communication* (NFC) function
A Near Field Communication (NFC) function allows easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to a smartphone or tablet device without manual setting of the network parameters.
* NFC allows close-range wireless communication between the PXW-X400 and an NFC-equipped smartphone or tablet device. This function will be available in June2016.
Built-in wireless module with Content Browser Mobile™
The camcorder’s built-in wireless module gives you more mobility with no cable needed, enabling proxy recording and file transfer or live streaming. In file transfer mode, high-resolution files and XAVC Proxy files can be transferred over wireless connection to cloud or FTP server thanks to Content Browser Mobile* (CBM) application. In “Push” mode, the CBM application enables users to monitor the currently shot video and to wirelessly control camcorder settings such as focus, zoom, iris, white balance, REC START/STOP, and more. With Content Browser Mobile V2.0 proxy trim, proxy partial clip upload, and logging are available. “In streaming” mode, high quality live streaming is provided by the advanced Sony QoS technology embedded in the camcorder and in the PWS-100RX1 network RX station .Non QoS live streaming is also possible with a third-party receiver or VLC player.
*The CBM application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or App Store.
Dedicated ONLINE button for easy network connection
A dedicated button gives simple on-off control of Network Client Mode, Auto Upload (Proxy) and Live Streaming.
Pool feed (SDI input)
An SD or HD-SDI (up to 1.5G) signal can be recorded by the camcorder, a useful function to record an external feed from another camera.
Lower power consumption
By optimising the design of the hardware, the lightweight PXW-X400 has a low power consumption of 22W (when the wireless function if off, without lens and viewfinder). This enables continuous recording operation for approximately 240 minutes with Sony’s BP-GL95A optional standard-type battery.
Simultaneous Recording on two SxS cards
The PXW-X400 offers a simultaneous recording function for peace-of-mind production. Recording is available on two SxS cards simultaneously as a backup measure within the same codec and operating point* when using the following recording formats; XAVC-Intra, XAVC-Long, MPEG HD422, or MPEG HD420.
* Simultaneous recording with proxy file is supported in all combinations with the above formats an SD card.
Flexible camera system operation
The CA-FB70 Optical Fiber Camera Adaptor or the CA-TX70 Digital Triax Camera Adaptor can be attached to the PXW-X400 for live camera operation. The CA-FB70 enables the PXW-X400 to transmit signals via an optical fibre cable up to 250 m between the CA-FB70 and HXCU-FB70 Optical Fibre Camera Control Unit (CCU) with power and signal transmission. The CA-TX70 transmits signals via triax cable up to 600 m* between the CA-TX70 and HXCU-TX70 Digital Triax Camera Control Unit.
Camera Specifications
Built-in Optical Filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Effective Picture Elements 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
Horizontal Resolution 1,000 TV lines or higher (1920 x 1080i mode)
Imaging Device 3-chip 2/3-type “Exmor” Full HD CMOS
Minimum Illumination 0.013 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)
Optical System F1.4 prism system
S/N Ratio 62 dB (Y) (Noise Suppression On)
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F12 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
F13 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode)
Shutter Speed (Time) 59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
+ ECS *3 29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3 25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
+ ECS *3 23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3
Slow & Quick Motion Function 720p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
Slow Shutter 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation
White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
General Specifications
Battery Operating Time Approx. 200 min with BPL80S,
Approx. 240 min with BPGL95A
Dimensions (W x H x D) 6 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches (excluding protrusions,
body only)
Mass Approx. 7 lb 15 oz (body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Operating Temperature 32° F to 104° F
Power Consumption Approx. 22 W (while XAVC recording, colour LCD on)
Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, CBKVF02 viewfinder and colour LCD on)
Power Requirements DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)
Recording Format Video: XAVC Intra: – XAVC-I mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,
CBG, Max.112 Mbps XAVC Long: – XAVC-L 50 Mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,
VBR, Max. 50 Mbps – XAVC-L 35 Mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR,
Max. 35 Mbps – XAVC-L 25 Mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR,
Max. 25 Mbps MPEG HD422: -HD422 mode: MPEG- 2 422P@HL, CBR,
Max.50 Mbps MPEG HD: – HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, VBR,
Max.35 Mbps MPEG IMX: *2 – MPEG-2 422@ML, CBR, 50 Mbps DVCAM: – CBR, 25 Mbps
Audio: XAVC Intra: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels XAVC Long: LPCM 24 bits,
48 kHz, 4 channels MPEG HD422: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels MPEG HD: LPCM 16 bits,
48 kHz, 4 channels MPEG IMX: LPCM 16/24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
*2 DVCAM: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Proxy Video: XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR 1280 × 720,
9 Mbps 1280 × 720, 6 Mbps 640 × 360, 3 Mbps 480 × 270, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps
Proxy Audio: XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate XAVC Intra (XAVC-I mode): – 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i,
29.97p, 25p, 23.98p – 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
XAVC Long (XAVC-L 50 mode): – 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i,
50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p – 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
XAVC Long (XAVC-L 35 mode): – 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i,
50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
XAVC Long (XAVC-L 25 mode): – 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i
MPEG HD422: – 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
MPEG HD420: – 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p – 1440 × 1080:
59.94i, 50i – 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
MPEG IMX: – 720 × 486: 59.94i – 720 × 576: 50i
DVCAM: – 720 × 480: 59.94i – 720 × 576: 50i
Recording/Playback Time XAVC-I mode: Approx. 120 min. with 128 GB
SxS card Approx. 60 min. with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 30 min. with 32 GB SxS card
XAVC-L 50 mode: Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 120 min.
with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card
XAVC-L 35 mode: Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 170 min.
with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 85 min. with 32 GB SxS card
XAVC-L 25 mode: Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 220 min.
with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 110 min. with 32 GB SxS card
MPEG HD422 mode: Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 120 min.
with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: Approx. 360 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 180 min.
with 64 GB SxS card Approx. 90 min. with 32 GB SxS card
Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB SxS card
Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card
Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card Approx. 220 min. with 64 GB SxS card
Approx. 110 min. with 32 GB SxS card
Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F
Inputs/Outputs Specifications
Audio Input CH1/CH2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic/+48V
selectable LINE: +4, 0, -3 dBu AES/EBU: AES3 compliant MIC: -70 dBu to -30 dBu
Audio Output XLR-type 5-pin, male, +4/0/-3 dBu (balanced)
DC Input XLR-type 4-pin, male, 11 V to 17 V DC
DC Output Round type 4-pin, 11 V to 17 V DC, 1.8 A maximum rated current
Genlock Input BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
HDMI Output A type, 19-pin (x1)
MIC XLR-type 5-pin, female: -70 dBu to -30 dBu
Remote 8-pin
SDI Input BNC
SMPTE ST292/ST259 standard compliant
4-channel audio
1.5G
Poolfeed Recording (upto 1080 59.94i)
SDI Output Output 1/2: BNC (x2), 0.8 Vp-p,
unbalanced, 3G HD/1.5G HD/SD selectable,
SMPTE ST424/ST425 Level-A/B, ST292/ST259 standard compliant,
4-channel audio
Speaker Output Monaural, 300 mW output
Timecode Input BNC (x1), 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
Timecode Output BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
USB USB 3.0/2.0 4-pin (type A), USB2.0 4-pin (type B), USB2.0 4-pin (type-A)
Video Output BNC, SD analog composite/HD-Y selectable
Lens Specifications
Lens Mount Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount
Monitoring Specifications
Built-in LCD Monitor Colour LCD, Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal*18 ,
Aspect ratio: 16:9, Number of pixels: 960 (H) × 540 (V) for Video display,
Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining capacity
Compatible Accessories: – DWTB01N/14 Digital Body-pack Transmitter
– DWTP01/E3040 Digital Plug-on Transmitter
– HDVFEL20 OLED 0.7-inch color HD viewfinder
– DWTB01N/30 Digital Body-pack Transmitter
– HDVFL750 7-inches LCD HD View Finder
– CAFB70 Optical fiber camera adaptor for HXC- D70 and PMW320/400/500
– DWA01D Digital Wireless Adaptor
– RCP1500 Remote Control Panel (Standard)
– RCP1501 Remote Control Panel (Standard)
– HDVFL770 7-inches LCD HD View Finder
– RCP1000 Remote Control Panel (Simple)
– CBKVF02 3.5″ Color LCD HD Viewfinder for PXW-X500
– HDVFEL30 OLED 0.7-inch color Full HD viewfinder with 3.5-inch sub-LCD
– ACDN10 AC Adaptor/Charger
– RMB170 Handheld remote control unit
– DWRS02D/42 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
– HDVF20A 2-inch Type HD B/W CRT Viewfinder
– URXS03D/14 UWP-D two-channel slot-in wireless receiver
– DWTB01N/42 Digital Body-pack Transmitter
– RCP1001 Remote Control Panel “Simple”
– DWRS02D/14 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
– DWRS02D/30 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
– VCT14 Tripod Adaptor
– URXS03D/42 UWP-D two-channel slot-in wireless receiver
– PWS100RX1 Network Station for XDCAM – Wireless Streaming Receiver
– HDVFEL75 7″ OLED HD Electronic Viewfinder
– CBKSP01 Optional Soft Shoulder Pad
– BCL500 4CH Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
– DWTP01/E4250 Digital Plug-on Transmitter
– IFUWLM3 Wireless USB module for VPL-E200 series
– URXS03D/30 UWP-D two-channel slot-in wireless receiver
– VCTU14 Tripod adaptor for professional cameras and camcorders
– CBKWA02 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual band Wireless LAN Adapter
– EC05X3F5M Shotgun Mic Cable (3-Pin XLR to 5- Pin XLR). Formally known as K-1502
– BCL160 Lithium-Ion Four Position Battery Charger
– BPGL95A Graphite Lithium-Ion 95Wh Battery
– BPGL65A Graphite Lithium-Ion 65wh Battery
– DWTP01/E1424 Digital Plug-on Transmitter
– ECM678/9X Shotgun Microphone
– RCP1530 Remote Control Panel (Slim)
– MEADSD02 SDHC/SDXC Media Adapter
– ECM674/9X Shotgun Microphone
– ECM680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone
– HDVF200 2” HD Viewfinder for all Sony 2/3” HD Cameras/Camcorders
Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations Supports variety of formats including XAVC at 50p and 59.94p.
Low power and ergonomic design Designed to minimize power consumption, while lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce on the load on the right-arm.
Improved network connectivity features include built-in wireless module, RJ45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function (*planned to be available June 2016 via free firmware upgrade), for easy Wi-Fi setup.
The 1.5G HD-SDI input allows pool feed recording.
Three 2/3-inch type CMOS image sensors from Sony, the world leader in camera image sensors
Full HD 1080/60p resolution in all three sensors, plus Full HD 1080/60p recording with XAVC™
Excellent sensitivity: F12 in 1080/60i mode, F13 in 1080/50i mode
Superb picture clarity: 62 dB signal-to-noise ratio
Perfect front-rear balance optimized for use with popular ENG lenses; achieves ideal shoulder mount ergonomics; shoulder pad adjusts for a custom fit
960 x 540 colour LCD monitor with 1,555,200 dots for beautifully detailed menus and monitoring
Powerful networking includes wireless streaming with Sony’s proprietary Quality of Service (QoS), de facto standard MPEG TS streaming, FTP transfers, RJ-45 LAN interface, Wi-Fi remote control from a smartphone or tablet and, in a future firmware upgrade, NFC one-touch communication
Sony’s Quality of Service (QoS) wireless streaming maximizes picture quality on a single, affordable cellular channel; transmits to Sony’s PWS-100RX1 receiver (QoS streaming via Wi-Fi is to be offered in a future firmware upgrade, expected early 2016)De facto standard MPEG TS wireless streaming to compatible receivers and PCs
RJ-45 LAN interface for wired 100Base-TX Ethernet, particularly useful for connecting to third-party bonded cellular transmitters
Smartphone remote control via Sony’s Content Browser Mobile app for Android® or iOS® devices; remote viewfinder, remote content browsing and playback via Wi-Fi from a smart phone or tablet
NFC one-touch communication with compatible smartphones and tablets (in future firmware upgrade, expected early 2016)
ONLINE button for easy network operations; depending on the context, triggers Network Client Mode on/off, Auto Clip Transfer on/off, or Streaming on/off
XAVC Intra and XAVC Long recording at up to 1080/60p; combines superb picture quality with money-saving data rates as low as 25 Mbps
Two SxS® card slots compatible with Sony’s high-speed, high-reliability professional media cards
10-bit recording with XAVC Intra and XAVC Long codecs retains nuanced grayscale that stands up well to post-production
4:2:2 color captures twice as much colour information as conventional 4:1:1 or 4:2:0 sampling, for higher resolution, cleaner compositing
Choice of codecs includes XAVC Intra, XAVC Long, MPEG2 HD 422, MPEG2 HD 420, MPEG IMX®, and DVCAM® (MXF wrapper) recording
Proxy Recording on an SD card slot creates a lightweight asset for fast file transfers from the field to the station or production office
Pool Feed input for events where only one camera is permitted in the room; 1.5G SDI inputInterval recording for powerful time lapse effects
50-pin interface supports live production via Sony’s CA-FB70 fiber adaptor or CA-TX70 triax adaptor, sold separately
26- and 20-pin viewfinder interfaces support a full range of Sony’s viewfinders, sold separately; these include spectacular, OLED viewfinders with Full HD resolution: the HDVF-EL20 and HDVF-EL30GPS module captures locations as metadata in HD recordings
Standard Gamma, HyperGamma and User Gamma modes for powerful control of grayscale and effective highlight handling
AES/EBU digital audio inputs5-pin XLR audio output
Wireless mic receiver slot for Sony’s DWX Series receivers, sold separately; enables the camera to control mic attenuator and low-cut filter; enables viewfinder display of transmitter battery status
x2, x3, x4 Digital Extender gets you even closer to the subject with no sacrifice in sensitivity
Low power consumption, just 22 Watts, body only
Kit Highlights: PXWX400KF –Supplied with a 16x auto focus** zoom lens, 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder, and stereo shotgun microphone. **The auto focus function is planned to be available June 2016 via free firmware upgrade.
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