Sony PXW-Z90V//C Camcorder 4K XAVC

Camcorder 4K XAVC, 10 bit- 3G-HDSDI, 1xCMOS 1" - Zoom 12x

The Sony PXW-Z90V 4K HDR XDCAM camcorder offers phase-detection autofocus (AF) and HDR capabilities in a compact, palm-style body.

Suitable for corporate events, broadcast news, and television production, the PXW-Z90V camcorder features a stacked 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor with UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a 12x Zeiss optical zoom, an OLED viewfinder, and 3.5" touchscreen LCD monitor.

It can record 4K in XAVC Long at 4:2:0, HD in XAVC Long at 4:2:2 10-bit, as well as MPEG HD at 4:2:2 (requires optional license key).

S-Log3/S-Gamut3 functions offer users additional image control. Additional features include built-in 2.4/5 GHz for multiple streaming via RTMP/RTMPS protocols and FTP options.

The PXW-Z90V's Fast Hybrid AF uses high-density placement of autofocus points and a newly developed AF algorithm to offer highly accurate focusing and tracking?a boon when shooting UHD 4K, especially for individual operators.

In movie recording mode, use the appearance of phase-detection AF frames to monitor your subject's focus.

The PXW-Z90V's 3.5" touchscreen is used to quickly switch focus among subjects.

AF Drive Speed, Tracking Depth Range, and Subject Switching Sensitivity can each be configured to suit different subjects and content styles.

Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) enables you to future-proof your output by smoothly integrating your 4K recordings into an HDR workflow without the need for color grading during post-production. Capture images with high-quality contrast and resolution using the PXW-Z90V's 12x optical Zeiss zoom, and 18x 4K digital zoom (24x in HD). An integrated ND filter function enables greater exposure and depth-of-field control.

The PXW-Z90V camera supports Sony's Slow and Quick Motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates, including 120 fps. Recording to a variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports 100 Mb/s XAVC Long recording of 4K UHD video at up to 29.97p, and 50 Mb/s capture of HD up to 59.94p.

Footage is recorded to two SD memory card slots, either simultaneously to both cards or in relay mode to create a backup.

The PXW-Z90V's 3G-SDI output offers integration with professional studio environments.

The PXW-Z90V provides external microphone support via two 3-pin XLR audio inputs (line, mic, mic +48V phantom) and a 3.5mm mini input. You can also use the PXW-Z90V's built-in microphone to record audio when shooting.

For multicamera productions, the PXW-Z90V integrates seamlessly with Sony's MCX-500 live switcher (available separately).

Technical Detail

Camera

Sensor 1.0"-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm), back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor

Built-In ND Filters Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Effective Pixels (16:9): 14.2 MP (approximate)

(3:2): 12.0 MP (approximate)

Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC

Minimum Illumination With 33 dB Gain:

Standard 60i: 3 lux (1/60 second)

Standard 50i: 3 lux (1/50 second)

LowLux 60i: 1.7 lux (1/30 second)

LowLux 50i: 1.7 lux (1/25 second)

Shutter Speed 60i: 1/8 - 1/10,000

50i: 1/6 -1/10,000

24p: 1/6 - 1/10,000

Slow & Quick Motion Function 60i 2160p: 1,2,4,8,15,30 fps

50i 2160p: 1,2,3,6,12,25 fps

60i 1080p: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 fps

50i 1080p: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100 fps

White Balance Preset

Indoor: 3200K

Outdoor: 5600K ±7 steps

Color Temperature Set Range: 2300-15,000K

Onepush

A, B, Auto-selectable

Lens

Zoom Ratio Optical: 12x

Clear Image Zoom: 18x (4K) / 24x (HD)

Digital Extender: 48x (HD)

Lens Wide Angle 29mm (35mm equivalent)

Recording

Video Format XAVC QFHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile

XAVC HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile

XAVC Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile

MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 422P at HL 4:2:2 Long profile

MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 MP at HL 4:2:0 Long profile

MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile

AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format-compatible

Audio Format XAVC QFHD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz

XAVC HD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz

XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC 2-Ch¿16-bit, 48 kHz

MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz

MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): AAC-LC 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

AVCHD: Linear PCM 2-ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

Input/Output

Audio Input 2 x 3-pin XLRF, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Audio Output Integrated multi/micro-USB jack

DC Input DC jack

HDMI Output 1 x Type A

Headphone Output 1 x Stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack

Remote Integrated multi/micro-USB jack

Stereo mini-jack (2.5 mm F)

SDI Input 1 x BNC: 3G/HD/SD

SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards

Speaker Output Monaural

USB 1 x Multi/micro-USB

Video Output 1 x Multi/micro-USB

1 x Composite, 1.0 Vpp, 75 Ohms

Wi-Fi

Frequency Bands 2.4, 5 GHz

Media Specifications

Media Type 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick PRO Duo

1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC

Monitoring

LCD Monitor 3.5" (8.9 cm), 1.56 M dots

Viewfinder 0.39" (1 cm), 2.36 M dots, OLED

General

Battery Operating Time Recording (approximate): 140 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)

Playback (approximate): 265 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)

Built-In Microphone Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone

Power Consumption (Average) 6.5 W (recording with EVF with XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)

6.9 W (recording with LCD and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)

Power Requirements DC In: 8.4 V

Battery: 7.4 V

Storage Temperature -4 to 40°F (-20 to 60°C)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1 x 7.1 x 11.3" (130 x 181.5 x 287 mm)

Weight 2.2 lb (1020 g)

Additional Features

Additional Features

Accessories hot shoe, Relay Recording, Clear Image Zoom, slow motion recording, night vision infrared imaging, double slot recording, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording

Low Lux / Night Mode

Yes

Features

Clear Image Zoom, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, Relay Recording, accessories hot shoe, double slot recording, night vision infrared imaging, slow motion recording