PMW-EX1R

The PMW-EX1R demonstrates the evolution of the XDCAM EX concept offering yet further innovation in compact camcorder development. Based around the popular hand-held camcorder design, it offers enhanced workflow benefits over existing tape-based camcorders coupled with a superior picture performance over existing pixel-shift HD camcorders, which overall provides camera operators even more flexibility in whatever style of production is chosen.

Professional ½ inch HD Lens

The PMW-EX1R not only features an exceptional ½ inch Fujinon HD lens, but also introduces a uniquely flexible control system designed to appeal to both broadcasters and videographers

1 14x Fujinon Professional HD lens

2 Unique focus operation offering full manual focus with absolute focus operation similar to the lens focus on an interchangeable lens or manual/auto focus operation as per standard handheld cameras

3 AutoFocus Assist ensuring focus position can be altered

4 Manual Focus Assist to ensure optimum focus at all times

5 New One Push Auto Iris button

Superior Picture Performance

Newly developed Exmor™ CMOS processors offer full 1920x1080 resolution:

1 Large ½ inch sensors for excellent sensitivity and depth of field characteristics

2 Full 1920x1080 effective pixels

3 Low power consumption compared to CCD technology

4 1080 / 720 HD switchable and PAL/NTSC switchable for international programme production

Exciting and Creative Recording Modes

XDCAM EX compact camcorders are the first to carry the legendary CineAlta™ brand, which represents optimisation for feature film production and specifically support for 23.98P recording capability - the standard frame rate for feature film production. Alongside this, there are a myriad of creative recording modes available including:

1 Slow and Quick motion offers a range of frame rates produced within the camera and available for instant set-up and review in the field

2 Shutter setting emulates filmic operation

3 Cine Gamma curves offer further filmic options for production

4 Image inversion feature for cine-lens operation with Depth of Field adaptor

5 Frame and Interval recording offers further creative scope for animation and extremely quick motion effects

6 Slow Shutter for clear images in low-light environments

7 Picture Cache mode

8 Standard Definition DVCAM recording mode extends operational flexibility

Enhanced Workflow

Innovative solid state recording with SxS PRO and SxS-1 ExpressCard memory cards offers the following benefits:

1 Compatible with industry-standard ExpressCard interface available on most modern laptops

2 No time lost to tape loading

3 Robust storage media, impervious to shocks and vibrations

4 Small, high capacity recording media offering over 4 hours of continuous HD content across 2 x 32GB cards.

5 Common interoperability with DVCAM, HDV and XDCAM - so ready to use immediately with most existing NLEs.

6 No need to worry about accidentally overwriting precious content

7 Write and Re-Writable media with no degradation in picture quality

8 Thumbnail images representing key scenes can be browsed and instantly accessed using on-camera colour screen

9 'Essence Mark' key scenes at the touch of a button

10 No frantic fast-forward/rewinding to find the clips you want to review

11 Non-proprietary media manufacture

12 Supplied with Clip Browser Software for viewing and copying clips to HDD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc.

Peace of Mind

All XDCAM EX Camcorders come supplied with a 2-year PrimeSupport contract which offers unique extra services and benefits;

2 years' cover

Free telephone helpdesk support in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

Collection and replacement product delivery anywhere in EU, Norway and Switzerland.