Sony PMW-350 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Three Exmor
Full-HD CMOS Sensors
The PMW-350 and PMW-320 are equipped with three Exmor CMOS
sensors, which deliver superb picture performance with full-HD
resolution. The PMW-350 has a 2/3-inch-type image sensor, and
the PMW-320 has a 1/2-inch-type image sensor. Both sensors
provide an excellent sensitivity (F12 for the PMW-350 and F10
for the PMW-320), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (59 dB for
the PMW-350 and 54dB for the PMW-320), and high horizontal
resolution of 1,000 TV lines*. These high-performance sensors
result in high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise. This
significantly enhances shooting in low-light environments.
Additionally, these large sensors can capture images with a
shallower depth of field, giving users more freedom of creative
expression.
* In HD-SDI, HQ 1080 mode.
Impressive Body Design
Designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, the
PMW-350 and PMW-320 provide a high level of mobility and comfort
in various shooting situations. In particular, the main body of the
PMW-350 weighs only 7lb 1 oz (3.2 kg), and it is one of the lightest
shoulder camcorders with three 2/3-inch-type full-HD imagers.
These camcorders have a low center of gravity, ensuring
outstanding stability on the shoulder. The low-profile design
provides a wide space between the main frame of the camera
and the handle, and an unobstructed view to the right-hand side
of the camera operator. The position of the shoulder pad can be
adjusted to provide users with optimum weight balance even if the
camera is docked with any type of lens or camera adaptor.
Low Power Consumption
For the PMW-350 and PMW-320, power consumption is only 18 W*,
and they can operate for approximately 310 minutes on a fully
charged BP-GL95 battery pack.
* with supplied viewfinder, lens, and microphone while recording
Lens Package Choice
(PMW-350K and PMW-320K only)
The PMW-350K and PMW-320K models come equipped with an HD
lens with a standard bayonet interface. This lens features unique
focus operation, as described below:
The lens is equipped with two independent focus wheel •
mechanisms, which can be switched between Auto Focus mode
and Full Manual Focus mode by sliding the focus ring itself back
and forth.
The MF Assist function helps to precisely focus on the target •
subject when shooting in MF mode. In this mode, Auto Focus is
momentarily activated when the user stops adjusting the focus
ring.
ALAC (Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)
This feature decreases any chromatic aberration caused by the
lens*. ALAC is activated only with the supplied lens and with
certain third-party lenses that incorporate compensation data*.
* Please check with other lens manufacturers for ALAC support.
XDCAM EX Camcorder
PMW-350 Series
PMW-320 Series
PMW-350K
(supplied with lens)
PMW-350L
(supplied without lens)
PMW-320K
(supplied with lens)
PMW-320L
(supplied without lens)
Full MF Mode
•FullMF(absolutefocusposition)
AF/MF Mode
•FullAF•One-pushAF
•MF•AF/MFAssist
Front : AF/MF
Back : Full MF
IrisZoomFocus