Sony PXW-Z280

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

Deliver your content faster wherever you are. PXW-Z280 is the world’s first camcorder with built-in Dual Link Cellular connection for double the uplink performance and reliability. Integrated 12G-SDI supports transfers at up to 12Gbps over a standard SDI cable.

The complete package for professionals

Unpack and shoot from day one. Advanced XAVC-Intra and XAVC-Long for 4K QFHD and HD, plus MPEG HD422, MPEG HD and DVCAM to support any workflow. Familiar Sony control layout and operation minimise training requirements.

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

The Z280’s all-new Exmor R™ imager is custom-designed for broadcast 4K acquisition. Its three 1/2-type Exmor R™ CMOS deliver a deep depth of field with superb image quality. Red, blue, and green light are independently captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p) and wide dynamic range. An advanced LSI (featuring intelligent noise reduction, enhanced detail reproduction and distortion correction technologies) delivers remarkably lifelike 4K 4:2:2 10-bit images. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.

17x professional HD zoom lens with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length
The PXW-Z280 is equipped with a 17x professional zoom lens able to zoom from 30.3mm to 515mm (35mm equivalent). The 1/2-inch type lens has three independent control rings with end-stop, which allows manual control of focus, zoom and iris, making for better and faster adjustment.

The image can be enlarged without any picture degradation in HD mode and 34x times zoom equivalent image is captured with sensor cropping extender.

Spectacular HDR performance

S-Log2/3 is the proven choice for premium applications where you wish to capture as much data as possible for the ultimate flexibility in grading
Instant HDR Workflow is all about speed. Shoot, edit and view content in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) to deliver content quickly without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content

Amazingly fast precision auto focus

The PXW-Z280 features newly developed Face detection AF. You can choose between Face Priority AF and Face Only AF. Simply keep the person in frame and and however you move to obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z280 will keep your subject in pin-sharp focus.

Accurate OLED viewfinder

An expansive 0.5-inch high quality OLED viewfinder is perfectly offset for right-eye or left-eye viewing. OLED’s superb accuracy, high contrast and high resolution (2.36M dot) enables precise manual focus and eliminates any colour-breaking phenomenon.

Broadcast-standard MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD

High-quality MPEG HD422 50 Mbps is fully compliant with the latest EBU recommendations for long-form broadcast production and is widely accepted in broadcasting stations and production houses. This recording capability makes PXW-Z280 ideal for a wide range of different applications, including newsgathering and documentary production.

Specifications

General

• Mass
• Approx 2.6 kg (body)
• Approx. 5 lb 11.7 oz (body)
• Approx. 3.0 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
• Approx. 6 lb 9.8 oz (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
• Dimensions (W x H x D)
• 178.4 × 202.0 × 426.3 mm (With the accessories (lens hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
• 7 1/8 x 8 x 16 7/8 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
• Power RequirementsDC In:
• 12V,
• Battery: 14.4 V
• Power ConsumptionApprox. 24W
• (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
• Approx. 31W
• (while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.)
• Battery Operating Time
• Approx. 1 hours, 5 minutes with BP-U30 battery
• (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
• Approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes with BP-U60 battery
• (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
• Approx. 3 hours, 15 minutes with BP-U90 battery
• (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
• Recording Format (Video)
• XAVC-I QFHD mode:
• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.600 Mbps
• XAVC-I HD mode:
• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.222 Mbps
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• XAVC-L QFHD mode:
• VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L HD 50 mode:
• VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• AVC-L HD 35 mode:
• VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L HD 25 mode:
• VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
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• MPEG HD422 mode:
• CBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
• MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
• VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
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• DVCAM mode:
• CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM
• Recording Format (Audio)
• XAVC-I mode:
• LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
• XAVC-L mode:
• LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
• MPEG HD422 mode:
• LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
• MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
• LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
• DVCAM mode:
• LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
• Recording Frame Rate
• XAVC-I QFHD mode:
• 3840x2160/59,94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
• XAVC-I HD mode:
• 1920x1080/59,94p, 59.94i, 50p, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
• XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:
• 3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• XAVC-L HD 50 mode:
• 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
• XAVC-L HD 35 mode:
• 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• Recording Frame Rate - ContinuedXAVC-L HD 25 mode:
• 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
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• MPEG HD422 mode:
• 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• 1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
• 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• 1280x720/59.94P,50P
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• DVCAM mode:
• 720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF
• 720x576/50i, 25PsF
• Recording/Playback Time
• XAVC-I QFHD mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 22 minutes
• XAVC-I HD mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 57 minutes
• XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 86 minutes
• XAVC-L HD 50 mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 230 minutes
• XAVC-L HD 35 mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 310 minutes
• Recording/Playback Time - ContinuedXAVC-L 25 mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 420 minutes
• MPEG HD422 mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 215 minutes
• MPEG HD420 HQ mode
• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 330 minutes
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• When using SBP-128B(128GB):
• Approx. 405 minutes
• Recording Format (Proxy Audio)XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
• Recording Format (Proxy Video)XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR
• 1920x1080, 9Mbps
• 1280x720, 9Mbps
• 1280x720, 6Mbps
• 640x360, 3Mbps
• 480x270, 1Mbps
• 480x270, 0.5Mbps

Lens

• Lens MountFixed
• Zoom Ratio17x (optical), servo/manual
• Focal Lengthf = 5.6 - 95.2 mm
• (35mm equivalent: 30.3 - 515 mm)
• IrisF1.9 - F16 and close
• auto/manual selectable
• Focus800 mm to ∞ (Macro Off), 
• 50 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Wide), 
• 800 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Tele)
• AF/MF/Full MF selectable
• Image StabilizerOn/Off selectable, shift lens
• Filter DiameterM77 mm, pitch 0.75mm

Supplied Accessories

• Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder
• EVF eyecup (1)
• Battery pack BP-U30 (1)
• AC Adapter/charger BC-U1A (1)
• Power Code (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Warranty Booklet (1)
• "Before Using this Unit" (1)
• CDROM "Operating instructions" (1)