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Sony PXW-X500 XAVC 60P 2/3" Camcorder Body

Sony PXW-X500 XAVC 60P 2/3" Camcorder Body

SKU PXW-X500
by Sony
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$23,759.00
$23,759.00 - $23,759.00
$23,759.00
$22,769.00
$22,769.00 - $22,769.00
$22,769.00
  • Three 2/3" CCD Sensors
  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 Up to 120 fps
  • XAVC, MPEG SStP, MPEG HD422, MPEG HD420
  • 2 x SxS & 2 x SD Media Card Slots
  • 3G-SDI, HDMI Output, Composite Output
  • Genlock In, Timecode In & Out & GPS
  • Built-In Wireless Hardware
  • Built-In 3.5" LCD Info Screen
  • Slow & Quick Motion
Features

Sporting an ENG form factor and supporting a wide variety of HD and SD formats, the Sony PXW-X500 XAVC 60P 2/3" Camcorder Body features a 2/3" 3CCD sensor block and can capture full HD at up to 120 fps. This item is only the camcorder body only and does not include a lens, viewfinder, mic, or wireless receiver. It is ideal for owners who want to upgrade to a new camcorder body while retaining the other elements of their camera package, such as lens, viewfinder, and mic.

The camcorder supports XAVC, MPEG2, and MPEG4 codecs, recording to SxS or SD media cards. It features 3G-SDI, HDMI, and Composite video outputs, allowing you to incorporate the camcorder into most production pathways, and the camera's built-in wireless slot accepts your compatible wireless receiver. Built into the side of the camcorder is a flip-out LCD viewscreen that displays battery capacity, media capacity, audio levels, and you can check camera playback on the camera. The camera incorporates a variety of professional features including Sony's slow and quick motion, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, a digital extender, and HyperGamma.

Sensor
The PXW-X500 features three 2/3" Power HAD FX IT CCDs that make up its sensor block.
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation
Expanded ALAC provides improved lateral chromatic aberration correction.
Exposure
Featuring two integrated filter wheels for exposure and image control, the ND wheel holds four optical filters, a clear, an ND 1/4, ND 1/16, and an ND 1/64. The second wheel controls electronic CC filters allowing you to adjust the camera's white balance by spinning the wheel, as if it used optical filters. Electronic CC filter settings include 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K.
Gamma Control
The camera includes Standard Gamma, as well as four different HyperGamma settings and a user selectable setting.
Slow Shutter Mode
The camera features a slow shutter mode, allowing you to accumulate frames to increase exposure. You can accumulate frames in groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 16 frames.
Worldwide Camera
The camera is capable of recording signals compatible with NTSC and PAL broadcast systems, so you can shoot and playback your footage in virtually any country.
Specialty Recording
You can access a variety of special recording modes:
  • Sony's Slow & Quick Motion, for off speed recording.
  • Interval record, for a timelapse like effect.
  • The Pool feed input allows you record a signal input via a BNC cable, which is useful in press conference type situations when there is one feed.

Media Card Slots
Dual SxS card slots allow simultaneous or relay recording, providing the same codec is being used.
On Board LCD Panel
It features a color LCD panel with 960 x 540 resolution that displays video, thumbnails, menu characters, audio level, and timecode display.
GPS
A GPS unit is integrated into the camera's handle, and the GPS information can be encoded into your HD footage.

Specefications

SensorThe PXW-X500 features three 2/3" Power HAD FX IT CCDs that make up its sensor block.
Resolution1920 x 1080
Prismf/1.4
Built-In FiltersND
Clear
1/4
1/16
1/64

Electronic CC
3200K
4300K
5600K
6300K
Lens MountSony 2.3" type bayonet mount
Minimum Illumination0.016 lux (F1.4, +42dB, 16-frame accumulation)
Sensitivity2000 lux, 89.9% reflectance
F11 (typical) @ 59.94i
F12 (typical) @ 50i
Gain-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 db
Signal to Noise Ratio60dB (w/Noise Suppressor), F11@60i / F12@50i
Display
Viewfinder20-pin HDVF type and 26-pin for CBK-VF02
LCD PanelColor LCD panel, with 960 x 540 resolution
Recording
Recording MediaSxS Media Cards
SD Cards for proxy file recording and firmware updates, setup, and User Gamma settings
Recording FormatMPEG4 SStP
MPEG-4 Simple Studio Profile, SR-Lite 422, 220 Mbps
LPCM 24-bits, 48 KHz, 4 channels

XAVC Intra
CBR 112MBps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

XAVC-L 50 mode
VBR, maximum 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

XAVC-L 35 mode
VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

XAVC-L 25 mode
VBR, maximum 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

MPEG-2 Long HD422
CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422@HL
LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

DVCAM
CBR 25Mbps
LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
Recording Frame RateXAVC Intra
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50
1920 x 1080p: 29.97, 23.98, 25
1280x720p: 59.94, 50

XAVC-L 50 mode
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50
1920 x 1080p: 29.97, 23.98, 25
1280x720p: 59.94, 50

XAVC-L 35 mode
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50
1920 x 1080p: 29.97, 23.98, 25

XAVC-L 25 mode
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50

MPEG-2 Long HD422
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50
1920 x 1080p: 29.97, 23.98, 25
1280x720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 23.98, 25

MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
1920 x 1080i: 59.94, 50
1920 x 1080p: 29.97, 23.98, 25
1440 x 1080i /59.94, 50
1280x720p: 59.94, 50

DVCAM
720x480i 59.94
720x576i 50
Recording/Playback TimeXAVC Intra
Approx. 120 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 60 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 30 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

XAVC Long : XAVC-L 50 mode
Approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

XAVC Long : XAVC-L 35 mode
Approx. 340 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 85 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

XAVC Long : XAVC-L 25 mode
Approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

MPEG-2 Long HD422
Approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
Approx. 360 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 90 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

MPEG4 SStP
Approx 82 min with 128 GB SxS card @ 23.98p
Approx 79 min with 128 GB SxS card @ 50i/25p
Approx 65 min with 128 GB SxS card @ 59.94i/29.97p

DVCAM
Approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)
Shutter Speeds1/60 to 1/2000
ECS: 50 to 7000 Hz (50i/p mode), 60 to 7000 Hz (60i mode), 60 to 8000 Hz (60p mode)
Slow ShutterFrame Accumulation: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 16 frames
Gamma ChoicesStandard
Hyper Gamma (4x)
User defined Gamma (Uses CVP Editor ver. 4.3)
White Balance ModesPreset (3200)
< Memory A
Memory B / ATW
Interface
InputAudio
2 x XLR 3-pin female (Line / AES EBU / Mic / Mic + 48 V)

1 x 5-pin XLR female (Mic -70 to -30 dBu) SDI
1 x BNC

Timecode
1 x BNC 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ

Genlock
1 x BNC 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,

DC - Power
1 x 4-pin XLR

Lens
1 x 12-pin connector
OutputHD-Y or Analog Composite
1 x BNC

SDI
2 x BNC (SD.HD-SDI selectable)

Timecode
1 x BNC

DC Output
1 x Round type 4-pin, 11 V to 17 V DC, 1.8 A maximum rated

HDMI
1 x HDMI type A
OtherRemote
1 x 8-pin
Light
2-pin

USB

4-pin (type A), 4-pin (type B) (2)
Accessory ShoeYes
Memory Card SlotSxS (x 2)
SD (x 2)
General
TemperatureOperating
23 to 104F / -5 to 40C

Storage
-4 to 140F / 2- to 60C
Power Requirements11 to 17 VDC (12 Volt Nominal)
Dimensions (WxHxD)5.9 x 10.6 x 13" / 150 x 269 x 332 cm
Weight8.4 lb / 3.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight12.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21.5 x 14.0 x 10.0"