Sony PXW-Z280 4K Compact XDCAM Camcorder with 17x Optical Zoom Lens

The Sony PXW-Z280 Handheld Camcorder sets the standard for image quality and direct to air brodcasting in the IoT era.

Revolutionary networking capabilities

Deliver your content faster wherever you are. PXW-Z280 is the world’s first camcorder with Dual Link Cellular capability for double the uplink performance and reliability.

The complete package for professionals

Unpack and shoot from day one. Advanced XAVC-Intra and XAVC-Long for 4K QFHD and HD, plus MPEG HD422, MPEG HD and DVCAM to support any workflow. Familiar Sony control layout and operation minimise training requirements.

World's first 1/2-type 3CMOS Sensor for broadcast 4K

The Z280’s all-new Exmor R™ imager is custom-designed for broadcast 4K acquisition. Its three 1/2-type Exmor R™ CMOS deliver a deep depth of field with superb image quality. Red, blue, and green light are independently captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p) and wide dynamic range. An advanced LSI (featuring intelligent noise reduction, enhanced detail reproduction and distortion correction technologies) delivers remarkably lifelike 4K 4:2:2 10-bit images. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.

17x professional HD zoom lens with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length

The PXW-Z280 is equipped with a 17x professional zoom lens able to zoom from 30.3mm to 515mm (35mm equivalent). The 1/2-inch type lens has three independent control rings with end-stop, which allows manual control of focus, zoom and iris, making for better and faster adjustment.

The image can be enlarged without any picture degradation in HD mode and 34x times zoom equivalent image is captured with sensor cropping extender.

Spectacular HDR performance

Demand for HDR content is increasing and Z280 offers you a choice of two powerful workflows.

• S-Log3 is the proven choice for premium applications where you wish to capture as much data as possible for the ultimate flexibility in grading
• Instant HDR Workflow is all about speed. Shoot, edit and view content in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) to deliver content quickly without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content
• Amazingly fast precision auto focus

The PXW-Z280 features newly developed Face detection AF. You can choose between Face Priority AF and Face Only AF. Simply keep the person in frame and and however you move to obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z280 will keep your subject in pin-sharp focus.

Features

• Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters
• 12G-SDI accelerated workflow
• Accurate OLED viewfinder
• Dual Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
• Dual XLR and 4 Channel Audio
• Dual SxS media slots
• Networked for high mobility

Specifications

• Lens:
  • Lens Mount: Fixed
  • Zoom Ratio: 17x (optical), servo/manual
  • Focal Length: f = 5.6 - 95.2 mm (35mm equivalent: 30.3 - 515 mm)
  • Iris: F1.9 - F16 and close (auto/manual selectable)
  • Focus:
    • 800 mm to ∞ (Macro Off)
    • 50 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Wide)
    • 800 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Tele)
    • AF/MF/Full MF selectable
  • Image Stabilizer: On/Off selectable, shift lens
  • Filter Diameter: M77 mm, pitch 0.75mm
• Camera Section:
  • Imaging Device (Type): 1/2 type back-illuminated Exmor R 3CMOS sensor
  • Effective Picture Elements: 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
  • Optical System: F1.6 prism system
  • Built-in Optical Filters:
    • ND filters
    • OFF: CLEAR
    • 1: 1/4ND
    • 2: 1/16ND
    • 3: 1/64ND
    • Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND)
  • Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance):
    • F12 (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94p mode)
    • F13 (typical, 1920 x 1080/50p mode)
    • F12 (typical, 3840 x 2160/59.94p, High Sensitivity Mode)
    • F13 (typical, 3840 x 2160/50p, High Sensitivity Mode)
  • Minimum Illumination: 0.0013lx (typical)(1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +42 dB gain, High Sensitivity Mode, with 64 frame accumulation)
  • S/N Ratio: 63 dB (Y) (typical)
  • Horizontal Resolution:
    • 2,000 TV lines or more (3840 x 2160p mode)
    • 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080p mode)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/24 sec to 1/8,000 sec
• Input/Output:
  • Audio Input:
    • XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
    • LINE：+4, 0, -3dBu/10kOhm
    • MIC：-80dBu to -30dBu /3kOhm (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
  • Video Output:
    • BNC (x1), HD-Y/ HD-SYNC/Composite
    • 1.0Vp-p, 75Ohm (switchable to Genlock in)
  • Audio Output: Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1)
  • SDI Output: BNC (x1), 12G/3G/HD/SD selectable
  • Timecode Input:
    • BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out)
    • 0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3kOhm
  • Timecode Output:
    • BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in)
    • 1.0Vp-p, 75Ohm
  • Genlock Input: BNC (x1) (switchable to Video out) 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ohm
  • USB:
    • USB device, Multi/Micro USB jack (x1)
    • Host:USB 3.0/2.0 type A(x1)
    • USB 2.0 type A(x1)
  • Headphone Output:
    • Stereo mini jack (x1)
    • -16dBu 16Ohm
  • Speaker Output:
    • Monaural
    • Output: 500mW
  • DC Input: DC jack (x1)
  • Remote: Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
  • HDMI Output: Type A (x1)
  • Wired LAN: RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T