Sony PMW-300K1 Camera
Sony’s new PMW-300K1 XDCAM camcorder is the first semi-shoulder mount camcorder to combine the benefits of 1/2-inch type Exmor™ Full HD 3CMOS sensor technology with 50Mbps HD recording at MPEG HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world.

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Sony’s PMW-300K1 XDCAM camcorder is the first semi-shoulder mount camcorder to combine the benefits of 1/2-inch type Exmor™ Full HD 3CMOS sensor technology with 50Mbps HD recording at MPEG HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world. The high bit rate ensures excellent capture of fast moving objects, while its chroma subsampling feature is perfect for a wide range of video recording situations.

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Weight Approx. 2.2 kg (without lens, VF) Approx. 4 Lb 14 oz (without lens) Approx. 3.9 kg (with lens hood, viewfinder, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card) Approx. 8 lb 9.6 oz (with lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 259x239x405mm (101/4x91/2x16inches) (with lens & viewfinder, without protrusions)
Power Requirements DC 12 V
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C -4°F to +140°F
Recording Format (Video) XAVC XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 UDF HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL SD mode: MPEG IMX 50Mbps SD mode : DVCAM 25Mbps FAT HQ 1920 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL HQ 1440 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL HQ 1280 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP 1440 mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14 DVCAM mode: DVCAM DVCAM mode: DVCAM 25Mbps (AVI)
Recording Format (Audio) exFAT XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels UDF HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/ 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels FAT HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate exFAT XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280 × 720/59.94p, 50p UDF HD422 Mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50Mbps/ CBR - 1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p - 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HD420 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p SD Mode: IMX50 720x486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF SD Mode: DVCAM 720x486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF FAT HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down) DVCAM Mode 720x480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF
Recording/Playback Time exFAT XAVC-I mode When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 120 minutes When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A (64GB): Approx. 60 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32GB): Approx. 30 minutes FAT HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1920x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR 1280x720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR 1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down) DVCAM Mode 720x480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF
Recording/Playback Time UDF HD 422 mode Approx. 240 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card Approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 60 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card HD 420 mode: Approx. 360 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card Approx. 180 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 90 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Recording/Playback Time FAT HQ 1920/HQ 1440 mode/HQ 1280 mode: Approx. 400 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card Approx. 200 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 100 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card SP 1440 Mode: Approx. 560 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card Approx. 280 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 140 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card DVCAM mode Approx. 520 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card Approx. 260 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card Approx. 130 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Lens Mount Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount
Zoom Ratio 14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length f = 5.8 - 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4-439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris F1.9 - F16 and Close auto/manual selectable
Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF), 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter M77 mm, pitch 0.75mm

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