SONY PXW-Z280 4K-HDR 3-chip DualLink 12G-SDI XDCAM memory camcorder

SONY PXW-Z280 4K-HDR 3-chip DualLink 12G-SDI XDCAM memory camcorder

World-leading handheld 4K HDR performance

An all-new 4K 3CMOS 1/2-type sensor with a deep depth of field and class-leading performance 

provides the pinnacle of 4K HDR performance in your hand. 

Face Detection AF keeps your subject in focus, while HLG and S-Log3 provide stunning HDR to suit any workflow.

Revolutionary networking capabilities

PXW-Z280 is the world’s first camcorder with Dual Link Cellular capability for double the uplink performance and reliability.

*Requires PWS-110RX1A/110RX1.

Networked for high mobility

The PXW-Z280 comes with 5GHz* and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as standard – 

simply turn on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features:

World's first 1/2-type 3CMOS Sensor for broadcast 4K

17x professional HD zoom lens with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length

Spectacular HDR performance

HDR / SDR dual production support*  *Requires firmware V4.0 or higher.

Amazingly fast precision auto focus

Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters

Stream directly to major online platforms*  *Version 4.0 or higher firmware required.

12G-SDI accelerated workflow

Accurate OLED viewfinder

Dual Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe

Dual XLR and 4 Channel Audio

Dual SxS media slots

High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP recordings

Broadcast-standard MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD

DVCAM at 25 Mbps in MXF file format

HDR in HD 120 fps* * Requires V5 firmware.

Lens

Lens Mount Fixed

Zoom Ratio 17x (optical), servo/manual

Focal Length f = 5.6 - 95.2 mm, (35mm equivalent: 30.3 - 515 mm)

Iris F1.9 - F16 and close, auto/manual selectable

Focus 800 mm to ∞ (Macro Off), 50 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Wide), 800 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Tele), AF/MF/Full MF selectable

Image Stabilizer On/Off selectable, shift lens

Filter Diameter φ77 mm, pitch 0.75mm

Camera Section

Imaging Device (Type) 1/2 type back-illuminated Exmor R 3CMOS sensor

Effective Picture Elements 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)

Optical System F1.6 prism system

Built-in Optical Filters ND filters, OFF: CLEAR, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND, Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND)

Horizontal Resolution 2,000 TV lines or more (3840 x 2160p mode), 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080p mode)

Shutter Speed 1/24 sec to 1/8,000 sec

White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW, Gain-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, 42dB(Turbo Gain ON), AGC

Gamma Curve Selectable

Streaming Protocol *3AVC / RTMP / RTMPS, 1920x1080 at 9Mbps, 1920x1080 at 6Mbps, 1280x720 at 3Mbps, 640x340 at 1Mbps

Input/Output

Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable, LINE：+4, 0, -3dBu/10kΩ, MIC：-80dBu to -30dBu /3kΩ, (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)

Video Output BNC (x1), HD-Y/ HD-SYNC/Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, (switchable to Genlock in)

Audio Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1)

SDI Output BNC (x1), 12G/3G/HD/SD selectable

Timecode Input BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out)

0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3kΩ

Timecode Output BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in), 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

Genlock Input BNC (x1) (switchable to Video out) 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω

USB USB device, Multi/Micro USB jack (x1), Host: USB 3.0/2.0 type A(x1), USB 2.0 type A(x1)

Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1), -16dBu 16Ω

Speaker Output Monaural, Output: 500mW

DC Input DC jack (x1)

Remote Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)

HDMI Output Type A (x1)

Wired LAN RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T

Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Media Type Express Card/34 slot (x2)

Monitoring

Viewfinder 1.3 cm (0.5 type), Approx 2.36M dots

LCD 8.8cm (3.5 type), Approx. 1.56M dots

Wi-Fi/NFC

Supported Format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz bandwidth, 5.2/5.3/5.6 GHz bandwidth*1

Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant

Supplied Accessories

Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder

EVF eyecup (1)

Battery pack BP-U30 or U35 (1)

AC Adapter/charger BC-U1A (1)

Power Code (1)

USB cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

"Before Using this Unit" (1)

CDROM "Operating instructions" (1)

Notes

*1Depending on country / regional regulation and only on PXW-Z280V SKU.

*2Sony does not guarantee other manufacturers’ batteries to operate properly as noted in operation manual.

*3Requires V4 or higher firmware.

Optional Accessories:

BP-U60 / BP-U90 battery pack

BC-U1 / BC-U2 battery charger / ac adaptor

SBP-256E / SBP-128E SxS Pro memory cards

SBS-128G1C / SBS-64G1C SxS-1 memory cards

MEAD-SD02 SD card adaptor for XDCAM series