The PMW EX3 HD Camcorder XDCAM EX - New Generation HD Recording System

The PMW-EX3 follows on from the successful launch of the new PMW-EX1 and offers all the great features of the PMW-EX1 in a new semi-shoulder design. In addition to this new design the camcorder also features an interchangeable lens system, genlock, timecode and remote control capability for real added flexibility, offering a low-cost HD studio solution.

The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder.

It is also the first semi-shoulder camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.

There is also a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode or a 25Mb/s, HDV 1080i compatible mode. To take advantage of this high performance recording capability, the PMW-EX3 uses the same imaging system as the PMW-EX1, consisting of three ½-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080. In addition, there's a purpose-built interchangeable Fujinon Professional HD ½-inch 14x lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism. Included in the package is a ½-inch lens adaptor to allow use of other ½-inch lenses, plus the ability to use other optional lens adaptors for 2/3rd-inch, cinema-style and digital SLR lenses. To maximise recording time, the PMW-EX3 has two memory card slots which means with a pair of 16 GB SxS PRO memory cards, it can record up to 140 minutes of HD footage. The EX3 will accept a ExpressCard 34 to SDHC adapters and will allow you to record directly to high-speed (class 6) SDHC cards.

A wide variety of accessories are also available, including a USB Reader/Writer, a wide-conversion lens, battery and charger.

The PMW-EX3 HD compact camcorder is the ideal solution for a wide range of customers from broadcasters through to independent videographers and film makers who want exceptional HD picture quality and state-of-the-art workflow from an affordable semi-shoulder camcorder.

The Sony PMW-EX3 is also known as:-
Sony PMW-EX3E
Sony PMW-EX3P
Sony PMW-EX3N
Sony PMW-EX3U

PMW-EX3 Accessories included as standard are:

- a ½-inch lens adaptor to allow use of other ½-inch lenses
- a Lens hood
- large eye cup
- remote control
- USB cable
- A/V connecting cable
- component video cable
- shoulder strap
- operation manual
- XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (suitable for PC and Mac)
- SxS™ device driver software
- 1 x 8GB Express card
- BP-U30 battery and BC-U1 charger

click here for the Sony PMW EX3 manual