Sony PMWEX30 Family Brochure (XDCAM EX Family) - Page 17
Operational Versatility
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Operational Versatility DVCAM Recording (PMW-EX1R Only) A newly added feature in the PMW-EX1R - SD recording in DVCAM ® mode - offers those currently using SD systems a smooth migration path to HD production. By introducing the PMW-EX1R as a DVCAM acquisition camcorder, the conventional ingesting process to non-linear systems becomes dramatically more efficient. Once a non-linear system is HD-capable, the PMW-EX1R can continue to be deployed for HD acquisition. Picture Profile™ Feature The Picture Profile feature of the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 allows camera operators to easily call up customized picture-tonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions, rather than having to readjust the camera each time, giving users greater operational efficiency. Up to six different pictures - tonal settings such as the parameters of matrix, color correction, detail, one of eight gamma curves, and knee - can be saved to an SxS memory card. These settings are displayed on the LCD monitor at the touch of a button. Shot Transition™ Function The Shot Transition function of the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3, with a simple push of a button, enables smooth, precise, and repeatable automatic scene transitions. The operator can program the duration and select from three transition profiles: Linear, Soft Stop, and Soft Transition. Many lens parameters such as the start and end settings for zoom, focus, and/or camera parameters such as white balance and gain can be programmed to transition in unison. It works by automatically calculating the intermediate values during scene transition. Transition Transition Transition Shot A Shot B Shot B Shot B Shot B Shot A Shot A time time LINEAR Makes the transition linearl y. SOFT STOP Makes the transition slowly at the end. Shot A time SOFT TRANSITION Makes the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between. ATW & Hold (PMW-EX1R Only) The ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function of the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 automatically adjusts the camera's color temperature according to changes in the lighting conditions. This function is useful when recording outside for long periods, and the lighting changes gradually over time. The PMW-EX1R also has an ATW Hold function, which allows the operator to hold auto tracing at a desired color balance via an assignable switch. Cache Recording Function (PMW-EX1R Only) A Cache Recording function is newly added in the PMW-EX1R. Audio and video signals are buffered to the camcorder's internal memory before the record button is pressed. Once the record button is pushed, the cached portion is recorded onto memory media. This portion is added in front of the clip. The caching period can be adjusted by menu setting up to 15 seconds. When in Cache Recording mode, an indicator on the camera panel lights up. Image Inversion Function (PMW-EX1R Only) When the cinema lens or still-camera lens is attached to the camera with a DOF (Depth of Field) adaptor, the image is rotated 180 degrees. Image Inversion is the function that normalizes the image. IR Remote Control On Rear (PMW-EX1R Only) The PMW-EX1R has a newly added IR remote control receptor on the rear of its handle. This allows the user to control the PMW-EX1R with a Remote Commander® unit both from the front and rear of the camcorder. Additional Aspect Markers For Cinema Operation (PMW-EX1R Only) Several new aspect markers such as 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, and 2.4:1 are added for more convenient cinema operation. 17