SUMMARY
Sony's PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder continues the fine tradition of the XDCAM series of cameras. It captures 4K at up to 60p relying on three 1/2" Exmor R sensors that provide improved low-light capability when compared to standard sensors. The camera integrates a 17x optical zoom lens and an electronic variable ND filter. The camera supports modern codecs such as XAVC, as well as legacy codecs such as MPEG HD and DVCAM, allowing you to use one camera to shoot 4K, HD, or SD video.
The camera supports S-Log 3 for improved performance, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) which allows you to shoot and deliver footage compatible with both HDR (high dynamic range) and SDR (standard dynamic range) without needing laborious post-production work. You can record in both 4K and HD simultaneously, or output 4K 60p via the built-in 12G-SDI output. The camera features built-in 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Camera Section:
Imaging Device Type 1/2 type back-illuminated Exmor R 3CMOS sensor
Effective Picture Elements3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Optical SystemF1.6 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters: ND filters:, OFF: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND, Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND)
Sensitivity: (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance):, F12 (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94p mode), F13 (typical, 1920 x 1080/50p mode), F12 (typical, 3840 x 2160/59.94p, High Sensitivity Mode), F13 (typical, 3840 x 2160/50p, High Sensitivity Mode)
Minimum Illumination0.0013lx (typical)
(1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +42 dB gain, High Sensitivity Mode, with 64 frame accumulation)
S/N Ratio 63dB (Y) (typical)
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
Slow Shutter (SLS) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow and Quick Motion Function: XAVC Intra, XAVC Long , 2160P: 1-60 fps, 1080P: 1-60 fps, 720P: 1-60 fps, 1080P: 1-30 fps, 720P: 1-60 fps, MPEG HD420 HQ , 1080P: 1-30 fps, 720P: 1-60 fps
White Balance: Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, 42dB (Turbo Gain ON), AGC
Gamma Curve: Selectable
Lens
Lens Mount: Fixed
Zoom Ratio: 17x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length: f = 5.6 - 95.2mm, (35mm equivalent: 30.3 - 515mm)
Iris: F1.9 - F16 and close, auto/manual selectable
Focus800mm to Infinity (Macro Off), 50mm to Infinity (Macro On, Wide), 800mm to Infinity (Macro On, Tele), AF/MF/Full MF selectable
Image Stabilizer: ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter DiameterM 77mm, pitch 0.75mm
Input/Output
Audio Input2x XLR-type 3-pin (female) , line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
LINE:+4, 0, -3dBu/10kOhms
MIC:-80dBu to -30dBu /3kOhms (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
Video OutputBNC (x1), HD-Y/ HD-SYNC/Composite
1.0 V p-p, 75Ohms
(switchable to Genlock in)
Audio Output1x Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jackSDI Output1x BNC, 12G/3G/HD/SD selectableTimecode Input1x BNC (switchable to TC out), 0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3kOhmsTimecode Output1x BNC (switchable to TC in)
1.0 V p-p, 75OhmsGenlock Input1x BNC (switchable to Video out) 1.0 Vp-p, 75OhmsUSB1x USB device, Multi/Micro USB jack
Host: 1x USB 3.0/2.0 type A
1x USB 2.0 type A
Headphone Output1x Stereo mini jack, -16dBu 16Ohms
Speaker Output: Monaural, Output: 500mW
DC Input1x DC jack
Remote: Stereo mini-mini jack (Dia.:2.5mm)
HDMI Output1x Type A HDMIWired LAN1x RJ-45, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T
Monitoring
Viewfinder1.3cm 0.5 type, Approx. 2.36 M dotsLCD8.8cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots
Microphone
Built-in Microphone: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
Media
Media Type: 2x ExpressCard/34 slot
Wi-Fi/NFC
Supported FormatIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acFrequency Band2.4 GHz bandwidth
5.2/5.3/5.6 GHz bandwidth
Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKNFCNFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
General
Recording FormatVideo:
XAVC Intra:
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
XAVC Long:
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/AVCRecording Format (cont.)MPEG-2 Long GOP:
MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P at HL
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP at HL
DVCAM:
DVCAM mode: CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM
ode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
XAVC Long:
XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
MPEG-2 Long GOP:
MPEG HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
DVCAM:
DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
Recording Frame RateXAVC Intra:
XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59, 94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-I HD mode: 1920 x 1080/59, 94p, 59.94i, 50p, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC Long:
XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC-L HD 35 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC-L HD 25 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50iRecording Frame Rate (cont.)MPEG-2 Long GOP:
MPEG HD422 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, 1280 x 720/59.94P,50P
DVCAM:
DVCAM mode: 720 x 480/59.94i, 29.97PsF, 720 x 576/50i, 25PsFRecording/Playback TimeXAVC Intra
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 Long
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
XAVC-L 25 mode When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 420 minutesRecording/Playback Time (cont.)MPEG-2 Long GOP:
MPEG HD422 mode When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 215 minutes
MPEG HD420 HQ mode When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 330 minutes
DVCAM:
When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 405 minutesRecording Format (cont..)Proxy Audio:
XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
(Proxy Video:
XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR
1920 x 1080, 9Mbps
1280 x 720, 9Mbps
1280 x 720, 6Mbps
640 x 360, 3Mbps
480 x 270, 1Mbps
480 x 270, 0.5MbpsPower RequirementsDC In: 12 V, Battery: 14.4 V
Power Consumption: While recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used: Approx. 24W
While recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used: Approx. 31WBattery Operating TimeWhile recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used: 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 batteryOperating Temperature0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)Storage Temperature-20 to 60 deg. C (-4 to 140 deg. F)
Dimensions (WxHxD)With Accessories: 178.4 x 202.0 x 426.3mm (7.02 x 7.95 x 16.78")
Weight: With Accessories: 3kg (6.61 lbs)
