Sony PMW320K Product Brochure (Product brochure of the PMW350 and PMW320) - Page 4

23.98p Native Recording The PMW-350 and PMW-320 offer a native 23.98p* recording capability. This feature, accompanied by other creative features, makes the camcorder ideal for cinema production. * In 1440x1080/23.98p (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98p and recorded as 59.94i signals via 2-3 pull-down. Slow & Quick Motion Function The PMW-350 and PMW-320 offer a Slow & Quick Motion function that enables users to create unique 'looks' by slow- and fastmotion effects. The camcorders can capture images at frame rates selectable from 1 frame per second (fps) to 60 fps in 720p mode and from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080p mode, in increments of 1 fps. For example, when viewed at 23.98p, images captured at 60 fps appear two-and-a-half times slower than normal. Conversely, images captured at 4 fps appear six times faster than normal. With this function, images are recorded natively with no padded frames and at full resolution. Slow Shutter Function The maximum accumulation period is at a 64-frame shutter speed. Selectable Gamma Curves The PMW-350 and PMW-320 offer a wide variety of gamma curves to flexibly handle contrast, and give a specific 'look' to an image. In addition to six types of standard gamma curves, there are four types of Hyper Gamma which are identical to those on high-end CineAlta™ camcorders. Interval Recording Function The Interval Recording function intermittently records one frame at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating special effects with extremely rapid motion. Frame Recording Function The Frame Recording function is particularly useful for clay animation shooting. ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) and Hold The Auto Tracing White Balance function automatically adjusts the camera's color temperature according to changes in lighting conditions. If required, the user can hold auto tracing at a desired color balance via an assignable switch. Image Inverter With a DOF (Depth of Field) adaptor to attach a cinema or stillcamera lens to the camera, the image is rotated 180 degrees. This Image Inverter function normalizes the image by reverse scanning. Turbo Gain The gain can be chosen from a wide range of preset values between -3 dB and +42 dB*. * The range for the PMW-320 is between -3 dB and +24 dB. DVCAM Recording and Playback To realize smooth migration from current SD operation to near-future HD operation, the PMW-320 supports DVCAM format recording and playback as the standard function. For the PMW-350, an optional hardware key, the CBK-DV01, is required. Picture Cache Recording With the Picture Cache Recording function, up to 15 seconds of audio and video signals are buffered into the camcorder's internal memory even before the record start button is pressed. This helps to prevent loss of any unexpected yet important events. Freeze Mix Function The Freeze Mix function superimposes a previously recorded image on the viewfinder. This allows the operator to quickly and easily frame or reposition a subject when a shot must be taken from the same position, or in the same framework, as a previous take. Four-channel Audio* The PMW-350 and PMW-320 come equipped with four channels of 16-bit, 48-kHz, linear PCM uncompressed audio recording. Each channel level can be controlled individually. * When an SxS memory card with four-channel audio is replayed by the PMW-EX1, PMW-EX1R, PMW-EX3, or PMW-EX30, only CH-1/2 or CH-3/4 can be replayed. Scene File System The Scene File feature allows camera operators to easily call up customized picture-tonal settings - such as the parameters of matrix, detail, gamma, and knee - to suit particular shooting conditions. This gives users greater operational efficiency. SxS memory cards can be used for storing and loading scene files. Viewfinder with 3.5-inch* Color LCD The PMW-350 and PMW-320 have a large, easy-to-view, color LCD with a high resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels, which simplifies focusing. The viewfinder can also be used to instantly review recorded footage, as well as access and view the camera's set-up menus, thumbnails, and status indications. Both camcorders also have an interface for the DXF-20W, DXF-51, and DXF-C50W**. * Viewable area measured diagonally. ** The supplied viewfinder and DXF viewfinder cannot be used concurrently. 4