Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX - New Generation Solid State Recording System

Effective October 15, 2011 through UPDATE: This promotion has been extended through March 31, 2012., Sony is offering a cash back rebate to the
end user if they purchase a qualifying XDCAM EX camcorder, inclusive of camcorder packages. The
rebate is designed to offer the end user a substantial savings off the cost of the camcorder.
PROMOTION PERIOD: OCTOBER 15, 2011 THROUIGH UPDATE: This promotion has been extended through March 31, 2012.

The XDCAM EX PMW-EX1R is the direct successor to Sony’s first entry into memory recording – the PMW-EX1. The PMW-EX1R features a range of ergonomic enhancements of the EX1, including an improved hand grip, a one-push S & Q switch and a one-push Auto Iris button. Other enhancements include SD recording in DVCAM, a Cache Recording Function, an Image Inversion Function and an IR remote control receptor on the rear of the camcorder’s handle allowing remote control from both the front and the rear of the camcorder. The PMW-EX1R utilizes three 1/2-inch type Exmor™ CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V). This technology delivers superior picture performance with full-HD resolution and allows the camcorder to provide an excellent sensitivity of F10 and a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 54dB. The PMW-EX1R produces truly exceptional images in 1080p, 720p and 1080i HD. The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a high-quality, high-definition Fujinon 14x zoom lens specifically designed to offer optimum picture performance and unprecedented functionality. The full Sony XDCAM EX line-up provides stunning HD picture quality and efficient nonlinear operation, expanding the creative possibilities in every type of HD video production.

Highlights:

• Three 1/2-inch-type Exmor Full-HD CMOS Sensors
• Supplied Wide-angle Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens
• Unique Focus Ring Mechanism - Professional Manual Focus and Auto Focus
• MF (Manual Focus) Assist Function
• One-push Auto Iris
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• Expanded Focus
• Selectable Peaking
• 23.98p Native Recording
• Slow & Quick Motion Function
• One-push S&Q Switch
• Slow Shutter Function
• Interval Recording Function
• Frame Recording Function
• DVCAM Recording
• Picture Profile™ Feature
• Shot Transition™ Function
• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) & Hold
• Cache Recording Function
• Image Inversion Function
• IR Remote Control on Rear
• Additional Aspect Markers for Cinema Operation
• HDMI Output
• HD-SDI and Other Versatile Interfaces
• 3.5-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) Color LCD
• Four Assignable Buttons
• 0.45-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) Color LCD Viewfinder
• On-handle Zoom Switch and Record Start/Stop Button
• Rotary Grip
• Built-in Stereo MIcrophone and Two-channel Audio Input