Sony PXW-Z450 4K Camcorder

Sony PXW-Z450 4K Camcorder

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Sony PXW-Z450 4K Camcorder PXW-Z450
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world's first 4K 2/3" shoulder camcorder

The Sony PXW-Z450 is an advanced 4K shoulder camcorder that records 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, as well as a variety of HD formats including XAVC Intra, XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420. Thanks to a specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the PXW-Z450 is ideal for a wide variety of 4K operations, allowing you to use a wide range of commercially-available B4 mount lenses without having to use an adapter. The camcorder offers the same advanced features as the PXW-X400 Full HD camcorder, with exceptional weight balance and low power consumption, alongside excellent networking features such as built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wireless LAN setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony's Content Browser Mobile application.

Shooting in 4K and HD

The Sony PXW-Z450 supports a wide variety of formats including 4K QFHD and HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.

Versatile B4 ENG Lens Options

Thanks to a versatile 2/3-type native sensor and B4 lens mount, this camcorder allows you to install a variety of B4 ENG lenses including either 4K or HD. This flexible lens options supports your variety of shooting applications while saving the cost.

Low power and ergonomic design

Designed to minimise power consumption, this camcorder's lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce the load on the right-arm.

Excellent network connectivity

Connectivity features include built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function for easy Wireless LAN set-up.

High quality recordings in 4K QFHD and HD

The PXW-Z450 supports a variety of 4K and HD formats, including 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, using the XVAC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420 workflow standards.

High sensitivity image making

The camcorder's specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor provides superb image quality and high sensitivity. The sensor matches B4 mount lens systems, allowing you to use commercially-available B4 4K/HD lens systems without the need to use an adapter.

Discover Optimized Weight Balance

PXW-Z450 is the world-first* 4K shoulder-mount camcorder and it inherits design concept of the PXW-X400 XDCAM camcorder with a favorable reception. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the PXW-Z450 camcorder achieves optimized weight balance to lessen the weight on the lens grip and stable image shooting.

*As of April, 2016, based on Sony's research.

Supports QHD LCD and Full HD OLED viewfinders

The camcorder supports a variety of Sony's viewfinders, including the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20. The OLED viewfinders take an advantage of focusing the 4K shooting.

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 used for file transfer, live streaming and camera control from a web browser.

One-touch wireless LAN connection

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.

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. 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.

Easy network connection

A dedicated button gives simple on-off control of Network Client Mode, Auto Upload (Proxy) and Live Streaming.

Records a second camera's feed via SDI

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 camcorder has a low power consumption. This enables continuous recording operation for long hours of filming.

 

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  • High quality recordings in 4K QFHD and HD

    The PXW-Z450 supports a variety of 4K and HD formats, including 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, using the XVAC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420 workflow standards.

  • High sensitivity image making

    The camcorder’s specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor provides superb image quality and high sensitivity. The sensor matches B4 mount lens systems, allowing you to use commercially-available B4 4K/HD lens systems without the need to use an adapter.

  • 4K/HD Simultaneous Recording

    Both QFHD 4K and HD can be recorded at the same time - no need to waste time down converting 4K to HD after recording. [V2.0 firmware required. Available from July 2017]

  • Quad Link 3G-SDI option for 4K 50p/59.94p output

    Use the PXW-Z450's four 3G-SDI connectors to support 4K 50p/59.94p output as a Quad Link 3G-SDI signal. Connect any 4K Quad Link product you want to the PXW-Z450. [V2.0 firmware required. Available from July 2017. Requires CBKZ-Z450QL upgrade license.]

  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) support

    Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)/S-Log3 recording with BT.2020 color space. [Availability expected in 2017.]

  • Discover Optimized Weight Balance

    PXW-Z450 is the world-first* 4K shoulder-mount camcorder and it inherits design concept of the PXW-X400 XDCAM camcorder with a favorable reception. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the PXW-Z450 camcorder achieves optimized weight balance to lessen the weight on the lens grip and stable image shooting.

    *As of April, 2016, based on Sony’s research.

  • Supports Full HD OLED viewfinders

    The camcorder supports a variety of Sony’s viewfinders, including the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20. The OLED viewfinders take an advantage of focusing the 4K shooting.

  • 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 used for file transfer, live streaming and camera control from a web browser.

  • One-touch wireless LAN connection

    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.

  • 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. 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.

  • Easy network connection

    A dedicated button gives simple on-off control of Network Client Mode, Auto Upload (Proxy) and Live Streaming.

  • Records a second camera’s feed via SDI

    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 camcorder has a low power consumption. This enables continuous recording operation for long hours of filming.

 

General

Mass Approx. 3.6 kg
(body only without lens, VF, Mic)

Approx. 7 lb 15 oz
(body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1 170x 269 x 332 mm
(excluding protrusions, body only)

6 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches
(excluding protrusions, body only)
Power Requirements DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)

Approx. 26 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)
Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C
32° F to 104° F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F
Continuous Operating Time Approx. 160 min with BP-FLX75
Recording Format (Video) XAVC Intra:

- XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.600Mbps

- XAVC-I HD 100 mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.223Mbps

XAVC Long:
br>- XAVC-L QFHD 150 Mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 150Mbps

XAVC Long:
XAVC-L QFHD 100 Mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 100Mbps

- XAVC-L422 HD 50 Mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 50Mbps

- XAVC-L422 HD 35 Mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 35Mbps

- XAVC-L422 HD 25 Mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 25Mbps
Recording Format (Video) 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:

- MPEG-2 422@ML, CBR, 50 Mbps

DVCAM:

- CBR, 25 Mbps
Recording Format (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
DVCAM: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Recording Format (Proxy Video) XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR
1280 × 720, 9 Mbps (Target Rate)
1280 × 720, 6 Mbps (Target Rate)
640 × 360, 3 Mbps (Target Rate)
480 × 270, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps (Target Rate)
Recording Format (Proxy Audio) XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
Recording Time (Continuity)
(XAVC Intra, XAVC Long) *2		 XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode:
Approx. 20 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94p

XAVC-I HD 100 mode:
Approx. 120 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:
Approx. 80 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P

XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode:
Approx. xx min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P

XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode:
Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode:
Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

XAVC-L422 HD 25 mode:
Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i
Recording Time (Continuity)
(MPEG-2 HD422/HD420) *2		 MPEG HD422 mode:
Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
Approx. 360 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i
Recording Time (Continuity)
(MPEG IMX 50M) *2		 Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i
Recording Time (Continuity)
(MPEG HD) *2		 HD HQ Mode:
Approx. 400 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i

HD SP Mode:
Approx. 560 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i
Recording Time (Continuity)
(DVCAM) *2		 Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i
Recording Frame Rate XAVC Intra (XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode):
- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

XAVC Intra (XAVC-I HD 100 mode):
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p

XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode):
- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p

XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode):
- 3840 × 2160: 29.97p,25p, 23.98p

XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode):
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
Recording Frame Rate XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode):
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 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

Lens

Lens Mount Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount

Input/Output

Genlock Input BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Timecode Input BNC (x1), 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
SDI Input SMPTE ST292/ST259 standard compliant, 4-channel audio
1.5G
Poolfeed Recording (upto 1080 59.94i)
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
Mic Input XLR-type 5-pin, female: -70 dBu to -3 0 dBu
WRR (Wireless Microphone Receiver) D-sub 15-pin
Analog CH1: -40 dBu
Digital CH1/CH2: -40 dBFS
SDI Output Output 1/2/3/4: BNC (x4), 0.8 Vp-p,
Video Output BNC, SD analog composite/HD-Y selectable
Audio Output XLR-type 5-pin, male, +4/0/-3 dBu (balanced)
Timecode Output BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
-11 dBu reference level output, maximum monitor volume, 16 Ω load
Speaker Output Monaural, 300 mW output
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
Lens 12-pin, lens power source (11 V to 17V DC, 1.0 A maximum rated current)
Remote 8-pin
Light 2-pin
Camera Adaptor D-sub, 50-pin (x1)
Ethernet RJ-45 (x1), 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u, 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3
USB USB 3.0/2.0 4-pin (type A), USB2.0 4-pin (type B), USB2.0 4-pin (type-A)
HDMI A type, 19-pin (x1)
Viewfinder 20-pin IF for HDVF Series Viewfinder, and 26-pin IF for CBK-VF02, HDVF-L750

Audio Performance

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB or less)
Dynamic Range 90 dB (typical)
Distortion 0.08% or lower (-40 dBu input level)
Headroom 20 dB (factory default) (20, 18, 16, 12dB), EBUL

Camera Section

Imager 2/3-type "Exmor R" 4K CMOS
Effective Picture Elements 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Built-in Optical Filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter Speed (Time) 59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS
Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter(SLS)) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function 1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1fps to 60 fps
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode or 3840 x 2160/59.94p mode)
F11 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode or 3840 x 2160/50p mode)
Minimum Illumination 0.019 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)
White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain Selection -9, -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB(TBD)
S/N Ratio 61 dB typical (typical, 1920x1080/59.94i mode, Noise Suppression On)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Option

Other Equipment

Built-in LCD Monitor Color LCD, Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal *3 , Aspect ratio: 16:9, Number of pixels: 960 (H) × 540 (V) for Video display, Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining capacity
Built-in Speaker (x1)
Media SxS Card Slots Number of slots: 2
Media SD Card Slots Proxy (1), Utility (1)
GPS Yes
Built-in Network Module Yes
NFC Yes

Supported Media

High Resolution Video/Audio SxS card
XQD card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, QDA-EX1)
SDXC card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, MEAD-SD02)
Proxy Video/Audio and Utility SDXC/SDHC

Supplied Accessories

Supplied Accessories Shoulder Belt (1)
Cold Shoe Kit (1)
Lens Mount Cap (1)
USB wireless LAN module (IFU-WLM3) (1)
Protective Cap (2)
Operation Guide (1)
Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)

Notes

*1 The values for dimensions are approximate.
*2 Recording time may vary by the encoding format or the type of memory.
*3 Viewable area measured diagonally.

 

  • 1x Sony PXW-Z450 - Body
  • 1x Shoulder Belt
  • 1x Cold Shoe Kit
  • 1x Lens Mount Cap
  • 1x USB wireless LAN module (IFU-WLM3)
  • 2x Protective Cap
  • 1x Operation Guide
  • 1x Operation Manual (CD-ROM)