The PXW-X400 is an advanced shoulder camcorder that records a variety of professional broadcast quality formats including XAVC-L at 50p and 59.94p. The camcorder offers exceptional weight balance and low power consumption alongside excellent networking features and high picture quality. The reengineered design dramatically reduces the load on the operator’s right-arm. It supports Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBK-VF02 and optionally available Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20. The camcorder also offers improved network connectivity, with built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 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. SD or HD-SDI (up to 1.5G) input supports pool feed recording.
The PXW-X400 supports variety of formats including XAVC-Long GOP at 50p and 59.94p and is designed to minimise power consumption, while lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce the load on the right-arm. Connectivity features include built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function for easy Wi-Fi setup. The camcorder’s SDI input allows SD-SDI or HD-SDI pool feed recording up to 1.5Gbps.
The PMW-X400KC camcorder kit is supplied with a 20x manual focus zoom lens kit that includes the 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder plus short gun stereo microphone.
Imaging
Image Sensor |
3-Chip 2/3" CMOS Sensor |
Effective Sensor Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (2.07 MP) |
Horizontal Resolution (TV Lines) |
1000 TV Lines or More |
Gain |
-3 to 42 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
62 dB |
Minimum Illumination |
0.013 lux |
Lens
Max Digital Zoom |
4x |
Camera
Shutter Speed |
1/1/2 to 1/1/2000 sec |
Built-In ND Filter |
Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
Recording Media |
2 x SxS Card Slots 1 x SD (Unspecified Type) Card Slot |
Recording
Broadcast System Compatibility |
NTSC, PAL |
Recording Modes |
XAVC-I: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (89 to 112 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (112 Mb/s) XAVC-L: 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (25 to 50 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (35 to 50 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) MPEG2 4:2:2: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (50 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (24 to 28 Mb/s) |
Variable Frame Rates |
1080p: 1 to 60 fps 720p: 1 to 60 fps |
Interfaces
Video Connectors |
1 x HDMI Output 1 x BNC (Composite) Output 2 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
Audio Connectors |
2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 5-Pin XLR Input/Output 1 x 5-Pin XLR Mic Level Input |
Other I/O |
1 x BNC Timecode Output 1 x RJ45 LAN 1 x 20-Pin Viewfinder 1 x 26-Pin Viewfinder 2 x USB Type-A 1 x USB Type-B 1 x 50-Pin 1 x 8-Pin Hirose Control 1 x 12-Pin Lens Control 1 x DE-15 Wireless Receiver 1 x BNC Genlock Input 1 x BNC Timecode Input |
Display
Display Type |
LCD |
Screen Size |
3.5" |
Screen Resolution |
960 x 540 |
Power
Power Connectors |
1 x 2-Pin Light Output 1 x 4-Pin Hirose (11 to 17 VDC up to1.8 A) Output 1 x 4-Pin XLR (11 to 17 VDC) Input |
Power Consumption |
24 W |
Environmental
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
General
Dimensions |
6 x 11 x 13" / 15 x 27 x 33 cm |
Weight |
7 lb / 3.6 kg |