Sony PXW-X400KF (PXW400KF) 16x zoom lens HD ENG camera kit

Sony PXW-X400KF HD ENG camera kit with 16x zoom lens

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Sony PXW-X400KF

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

The Sony PXW-X400KF is an advanced shoulder camcorder with 20x zoom lens 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 re-engineered design dramatically reduces the load on the operator’s right arm.

The Sony PXW-X400 supports Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBK-VF02 and optional 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 (NFC available June 2016) 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.

Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations

The Sony PXW-X400 ENG camera supports a variety of formats including XAVC-Long GOP at 50p and 59.94p.

Low power and ergonomic design

The PXW-X400 is designed to minimise power consumption, while a lighter lens grip reduces the front weight of the camera and helps reduce the load on the operator's right arm.

Improves network connectivity

Connectivity features of the Sony PXW-X400 include built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function (available June 2016) for easy Wi-Fi setup. The PXW-X400 camcorder’s SDI input allows SD-SDI or HD-SDI pool feed recording up to 1.5Gbps.

Sony PXW-X400KF - 16x Manual Focus Lens Kit Model

The PXW-X400KF camcorder kit is supplied with a 16x auto focus zoom lens kit (auto-focus function available June 2016), a 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder and a shot-gun stereo microphone.

The PXW-X400KC camcorder kit is also available, supplied with a 20x manual focus zoom lens kit.

The Sony PXW-X400 is also available as a body-only model, without zoom lens, viewfinder or microphone, making it fully customizable to the user's specifications, including the new Sony HDVF-EL20 or HDVF-EL30 OLED/LCD viewfinders.

High quality XAVC Long GOP recordings at 50p and 59.94p operations

The Sony PXW-X400 supports a variety of codecs from SD to HD, including MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps in MXF (Material eXchange Format), which is widely accepted by major broadcasters worldwide, and XAVC Intra frame and XAVC Long GOP codecs.

XAVC technology is based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 standard, which provides an exceptional performance compression technology. XAVC provides higher picture quality and bit-depth, thus offers extended grading possibilities.

High sensitivity image making

The PXW-X400 camcorder’s three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors provide superb image quality with sensitivity of F12/F13 and a signal to noise ratio of 62dB. The camcorder’s digital extender offers x2, x3 or x4 operation.

Sony PXW-X400 boasts improved ergonomic design for best-in-class weight-balance

The PXW-X400 camcorder has been redesigned to improve the weight and handling capabilities compared to predecessor models. The lighter lens grip resolves any front-heavy issues and dramatically reduces the load on the right-arm. This makes it easier to shoot for long periods and offers more stable images.

Sony PXW-X400 supports Full HD OLED viewfinders

The camcorder supports Sony viewfinders including the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20, as well as the QHD LCD CBK-VF02. HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20 viewfinders are optionally available from December 2015.

PXW-X400 has embedded RJ-45 connector

An embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector on the right side of the PXW-X400 camcorder provides a robust and fast network connection that can be utilised for file transfer, live streaming and camera control from a web browser.

Near Field Communication* (NFC) function in the Sony PXW-X400

A Near Field Communication (NFC) function allows easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to an NFC-equipped smartphone or tablet device without manual setting of the network parameters. This function will be available in June 2016.

Built-in wireless module with Content Browser Mobile™

The Sony PXW-X400 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. The CBM application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or App Store.

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.

In “streaming” mode, 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.

Sony PXW-X400 has a dedicated ONLINE button for easy network connection

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

Pool feed (SDI input)

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 in the Sony PXW-X400

By optimising the design of the hardware, the lightweight PXW-X400 has a low power consumption of 22W (when the wireless function is off, and excluding power used by the lens and viewfinder, which will vary depending on the model). This enables continuous recording operation for approximately 240 minutes with Sony’s BP-GL95A optional standard-type battery.

Simultaneous Recording on two SxS cards

The PXW-X400 offers a simultaneous recording function for peace-of-mind production. Recording is available on two SxS cards simultaneously as a backup measure within the same codec and operating point when using the following recording formats; XAVC-Intra, XAVC-Long, MPEG HD422, or MPEG HD420.

Simultaneous recording with proxy file is supported in all combinations with the above formats an SD card.

Flexible camera system operation

The CA-FB70 Optical Fiber Camera Adaptor or the CA-TX70 Digital Triax Camera Adaptor can be attached to the PXW-X400 for live camera operation. The CA-FB70 enables the PXW-X400 to transmit signals via an optical fibre cable up to 250 m between the CA-FB70 and HXCU-FB70 Optical Fibre Camera Control Unit (CCU) with power and signal transmission. The CA-TX70 transmits signals via triax cable up to 600 m (when ø 8.5 mm cable is utilized) between the CA-TX70 and HXCU-TX70 Digital Triax Camera Control Unit.

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General
Mass		Approx. 3.6 kg (body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Mass		Approx. 7 lb 15 oz (body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1		150 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding protrusions, body only)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1		6 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. 22 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)
Power Consumption		Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, CBK-VF02 viewfinder and color LCD on)
Operating Temperature		0° C to 40° C
Operating Temperature		32° F to 104° F
Storage Temperature		-20°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature		-4°F to +140°F
Continuous Operating Time		Approx. 200 min with BP-L80S,
Continuous Operating Time		Approx. 240 min with BP-GL95A
Recording Format (Video)		XAVC Intra:
		XAVC-I mode:
		MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.112 Mbps
		XAVC Long:
		XAVC-L 50 Mode:
		MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 50 Mbps
		XAVC-L 35 Mode:
		MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 35 Mbps
		XAVC-L 25 Mode:
		MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 25 Mbps
		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: *2
		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 *2
		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/Playback Time (XAVC Intra, XAVC Long) *2		XAVC-I mode:
		Approx. 120 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 60 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 30 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
		XAVC-L 50 mode:
		Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
		XAVC-L 35 mode:
		Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 170 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 85 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
		XAVC-L 25 mode:
		Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 220 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 110 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG-2 HD422/HD420) *2		MPEG HD422 mode:
		Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
		MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
		Approx. 360 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 180 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 90 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG IMX 50M) *2		Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card2 , 5
		Approx. 120 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 60 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM) *2		Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 220 min. with 64 GB SxS card*5
		Approx. 110 min. with 32 GB SxS card*5
Recording Frame Rate		XAVC Intra (XAVC-I mode):
		1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
		1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
		XAVC Long (XAVC-L 50 mode):
		1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
		1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
		XAVC Long (XAVC-L 35 mode):
		1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
Recording Frame Rate		XAVC Long (XAVC-L 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: *2
		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
Zoom Ratio		PXW-X400KF Only: 16x (optical), servo/manual
Zoom Ratio		PXW-X400KC Only: 20x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length		PXW-X400KF Only: f = 8 - 128 mm
		(35mm equivalent: f=31.5 - 503 mm)
		PXW-X400KC Only: f = 8.2 - 164 mm
		(35mm equivalent: f=32.3 - 645.1 mm)
Iris		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only: F1.9 to F16 and Close, Auto/Manual selectable
Focus		PXW-X400KF Only: AF/MF/Full MF selectable *3
		PXW-X400KF Only: 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF)
		PXW-X400KF Only: 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide)
		PXW-X400KC Only: Full manual focus
		PXW-X400KC Only: 900 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF)
		PXW-X400KC Only: 10 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide)
Filter Diameter		M82 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)
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 -30 dBu
WRR (Wireless Microphone Receiver)		D-sub 15-pin
		Analog CH1: -40 dBu
		Digital CH1/CH2: -40 dBFS
SDI Output		Output 1/2: BNC (x2), 0.8 Vp-p,
		unbalanced, 3G HD/1.5G HD/SD selectable,
		SMPTE ST424/ST425 Level-A/B, ST292/ST259 standard compliant,
		4-channel audio
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)
Earphone Output		-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 17 V 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, 12 dB), EBUL
Camera Section
Imager		3-chip 2/3-type "Exmor" Full HD CMOS
Effective Picture Elements		1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical System		F1.4 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters		1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter Speed (Time)		PXW-X400KF Only: 59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *4
		PXW-X400KF Only: 29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *4
		PXW-X400KF Only: 25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *4
		PXW-X400KF Only: 23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *4
		PXW-X400/PXW-X400KC Only: 59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3
		PXW-X400/PXW-X400KC Only: 29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3
		PXW-X400/PXW-X400KC Only: 25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3
		PXW-X400/PXW-X400KC Only: 23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS *3
Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter (SLS))		2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function		720p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
Slow & Quick Motion Function		1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)		F12 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)		F13 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode)
Minimum Illumination		0.013 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)
White Balance		Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain Selection		-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
S/N Ratio		62 dB (Y) (Noise Suppression On)
Horizontal Resolution		1,000 TV lines or higher (1920 x 1080i mode)
Digital Extender		x2, x3, x4
Viewfinder
Viewfinder		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only: 3.5-inch *18 type color LCD monitor: 960 (H) x 540 (V), Quarter HD Size
Other Equipment
Built-in LCD Monitor		Color LCD, Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal*18 , Aspect ratio: 16:9, Number of pixels: 960 (H) × 540 (V)
Built-in LCD Monitor		for Video display, Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining capacity
Built-in Speaker		(x1)
Media SxS Card Slots		Form factor: Express Card/34, Number of slots: 2, Connector: PCMCIA Express Card compliant,
Media SxS Card Slots		Write rate: 50 Mbps or higher, Read rate: 50 Mbps or higher
Media SD Card Slots		Proxy (1), Utility (1)
GPS		Yes
Built-in Network Module		Yes
NFC		*5 Yes (available June 2016)
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 strap (1)
		*PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Viewfinder (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Stereo microphone (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Wind-screen (1)
		Cold shoe kit (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Lens mount cap (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Flange back adjustment chart (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Auto focus lens (1)
		PXW-X400KF/PXW-X400KC Only : Manual focus lens (1)
		Operation Guide (1)
		Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)
		USB wireless LAN module (IFU-WLM3) (1)
Notes
*1		The values for dimensions are approximate.
*2		Recording/ Playback time may vary the according to the encoding or memory.
*3		Auto Focus capability will be available in 2016.
*4		ECS: Extended Clear Scan
*5		NFC capability will be available in 2016.

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Sony PXW-X400KF (PXW400KF) 16x zoom lens HD ENG camera kit

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

Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations

Low power and ergonomic design

Improves network connectivity

Sony PXW-X400KF - 16x Manual Focus Lens Kit Model

High quality XAVC Long GOP recordings at 50p and 59.94p operations

High sensitivity image making

Sony PXW-X400 boasts improved ergonomic design for best-in-class weight-balance

Sony PXW-X400 supports Full HD OLED viewfinders

PXW-X400 has embedded RJ-45 connector

Near Field Communication* (NFC) function in the Sony PXW-X400

Built-in wireless module with Content Browser Mobile™

Sony PXW-X400 has a dedicated ONLINE button for easy network connection

Pool feed (SDI input)

Lower power consumption in the Sony PXW-X400

Simultaneous Recording on two SxS cards

Flexible camera system operation

General

Lens

Audio Performance

Camera Section

Viewfinder

Other Equipment

Supported Media

Supplied Accessories

Notes