Imagine a video camera that offers the convenience of ENG-style shooting and the filmic look of a 4K digital cinema camera. That’s what the new Sony Z150 offers for less than $3,600. Introduced on February 23, the Sony Z150 XDCAM brings a slew of capabilities never before offered on a video camera this affordable.
Features include:
- 4K QFHD (3840×2160) recording
- A newly designed “stacked’ Exmor RS CMOS sensor which is brighter, has higher resolution and offers a shallower depth of field than any other camcorder in its price range
- Continuous High Frame Rate recording up to 120 frames per second in full HD
- New technology called Clear Image Zoom that turns the 12x optical servo zoom into a superior 18x zoom at 4K and a 24x zoom in HD
- A single 1.0-inch type large sensor size offering nearly 20 megapixels total
- Professional inputs and outputs including HD-SDI, HDMI and XLR.
- Extensive Wi-Fi capabilities, such as live streaming to the cloud or an FTP server*, and cell phone and tablet remote control of focus, zoom, iris, white balance and Record START/STOP with the download and use of Content Browse Mobile software
- Sony’s Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe will reduce or eliminate the use of cables for power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching with compatible Sony accessories
- Dual SD slots allow three recording options – simultaneous, relay and independent
The Sony Z150 is scheduled for release in April.
More information from Sony’s Blog:
Sony’s newest 4K camcorder, the Sony Z150, combines enhanced low-light performance and multiple file transfer options in a compact design for professionals who need to quickly and easily shoot, edit and deliver broadcast-quality content.
With its stacked 1.0-type Exmor sensor, the world’s first in a professional camcorder, the new Sony Z150 is Sony’s third professional 1-inch camcorder, joining the HXR-NX100 and PXW-X70. The new model also further expands Sony’s line of 4K cameras, giving users more options for matching the right technology to their production and budget requirements.
“The Z150’s low-light performance, networking capabilities and 4K resolution give pro shooters an unbeatable triple play of features,” said Jeanne Lewis, marketing manager, professional digital imaging, Sony Electronics. “It’s perfect for professionals who need to quickly deliver high-quality content, and are ready to either step up from an entry-level pro camera or need a companion to larger-format cameras.”
The Sony Z150’s flexible operations make it suited for corporate and event production, as well as broadcast, documentary, online content creation or any application requiring fast turnaround times.
The Sony Z150 features a 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, giving shooters the high-sensitivity needed to deliver clear, sharp pictures in extreme low-light conditions. A high-speed read-out ensures high-speed motion shooting with minimum distortion.
The camcorder supports full HD 120fps continuous high-speed shooting, which enables 5x slow motion expression. The Sony Z150 supports 4K XAVC Long maximum 100Mbps high quality shooting. Full HD XAVC Long 4:2:2 10bit 50Mbps and the broadcasting format MPEG2HD (50Mbps/35Mbps) are also supported.
Videographers can deliver high resolution and contrast from the center to the edge of the camera’s G lens, with the high performance 4K-compatible 29-348mm wide-angle lens with 12x optical zoom. The Clear Image Zoom technology operates at 24x zoom and 18x zoom in HD and 4K modes respectively, in addition to the standard optical 12x zoom.
High visibility is delivered with the wide view-angle and high contrast 0.39-type 1440K OLED viewfinder, alongside the 3.5-type 1550K LCD panel. A built-in 4-step ND filter offers the flexibility of exposure and depth-of-field control. The Sony Z150 provides extended functionality with 3 independent lens rings.
Users can take advantage of the camcorder’s advanced network functions, such as built-in Wi-Fi for live streaming capabilities and FTP wireless connections. The Sony Z150 can also be easily controlled by a smartphone or tablet using a Wi-Fi remote. Quality of Service (QoS) will be supported by a firmware update.
The Sony Z150 is ergonomically designed for comfortable shooting and the compact, lightweight body integrates advanced features to remove the need for multiple external accessories.
Compatibility with Sony’s Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe avoids cabling with easy integration between the Sony Z150 and Sony peripherals, such as the UWP-D series wireless microphones. The camcorder’s interface options also include: 3G-SDI, HDMI, XLR, Cold Shoe, USB and REMOTE and Composite (phono).
The Sony Z150 has a battery life of up to 400 minutes of continuous recording time. The camcorder has two memory card slots and supports SDXC and SDHC media. The dual media slots also enable back-up, simultaneous and relay recording.
The Sony Z150 is planned to be available in April at a suggested list price of $3,595. Find out more about the new camera at www.sony.com/pxwz150.
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