Sony PMWEX30 Family Brochure (XDCAM EX Family) - Page 19

Operational Versatility A 3.5-inch* Color LCD Both of these camcorders are equipped with a large, easy-to-view, color LCD with a high resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels. This screen can be flexibly rotated for accessible viewing from any shooting angle. PMW-EX1R PMW-EX3 The ease of focusing offered by this high- resolution panel, and its location and adjustability, enables it to be used as a viewfinder or camera assistant operator panel. It can also be used to instantly review recorded footage, as well as access the camera's set-up menus, view thumbnails, and display status indications. *Viewable area measured diagonally. D On-handle Zoom Switch and Record Start/Stop Button To facilitate zoom control and recording operation during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom switch and record start/stop button are located on the carrying handle of the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3. In addition, the PMW-EX1R has a new zoom transition menu which ensures smooth transitions - the user simply selects "Soft" to enable the on-handle zoom to start and stop more smoothly. E Rotary Grip The hand grip of the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 can rotate approximately 120 degrees, which allows camera operators to flexibly adjust the angle of the grip. This gives users greater control and comfort when holding the camera in any shooting position. The grip for the PMW-EX1R has a new, enhanced shape that better fits the user's hand. B Four Assignable Buttons Frequently used functions can be programmed to four assignable buttons on the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3, allowing operators to make rapid changes when working in the field. C 0.45-inch* Color LCD Viewfinder (PMW-EX1R Only) The PMW-EX1R comes equipped with a new color LCD viewfinder, which displays high-resolution color pictures of approximately 1,226,000 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio of 16:9, which simplifies focusing. Operators can switch between Color and Monochrome Display modes, according to their preference. *Viewable area measured diagonally. F Built-in Stereo Microphone and Two-channel Audio Input Both camcorders have a built-in stereo microphone and two XLR audio input connectors for connecting professional microphones or feeding an external-line audio source. These allow high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio to be recorded. F D C A B E B D PMW-EX1R F A B PMW-EX3 B E 19