PXW-X400

User-oriented advanced shoulder camcorder ideal for Full HD broadcast operations

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 NFC function will be available in July, 2016.

• Shooting in Full HD plus 4K options

  The PXW-X400 supports a variety of formats including HD XAVC Intra 1080 59.94p/50p and XAVC Long GOP at 59.94p/50p. With the optional CBK-Z450UK upgrade kit, the camcorder also supports 4K QFHD as XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.

• Professional features

  Includes proxy data recording functions*, user menu lock*, flashband correction function*, wireless operation, picture cache recording*, built-in GPS, Digital Extender, HyperGamma, and more in addition to the variety of interfaces. The latest firmware update also gives the camera improved start-up performance and operation response.
  * Requires firmware version 2.0. 1080 60i/50i proxy recording, 256Kbps streaming and hi-res file trim and transfer functions require firmware version 3.0 planned for release early 2017.

• Low power and ergonomic design

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

• Improves network connectivity

  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.

• PXW-X400KC - 20X Manual Focus Lens Kit Model

  Three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors XDCAM weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with improved network connectivity and low power consumption, plus 20x manual focus zoom lens kit.
  
  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.

• PXW-X400KF - 16X Auto Focus Lens Kit Model

  Three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors XDCAM weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with improved network connectivity and low power consumption, plus 16x auto focus zoom lens kit*.
The camcorder is supplied with a 16x auto focus zoom lens kit that includes a 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder, plus shot gun stereo microphone.

  * Requires firmware version 2.0.

• PXW-X400 – customizable model

  Three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors XDCAM weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with improved network connectivity and low power consumption.
  
  This camcorder is supplied without Zoom lens , without viewfinder and microphone, allowing full customization of the camcorder.
  
  With a selection of broadcast 2/3’’ Zoom lenses , Stereo or Mono Microphones and the new HDVF-EL20 or HDVF-EL30 OLED / LCD viewfinders to match the production requirements.