pmw 100

1. SONY
SONY
PMW100
One 1/3" Exmor
CMOS XDCAM
HD422 Handy
Camcorder
$3,950.00
U.S.List Price
UPC: 027242274129
Overview
The PMW-100 is Sony's first handheld camcorder supporting the 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 codec. It is a good companion to the PMW-500 XDCAM
HD422 shouldermount camera. With its one 1/3" (actual size: 1/2.9") Full HD Exmor CMOS sensor (1920x1280), the PMW-100 is able to achieve
high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range in a small camera. The PMW-100 can be used for both SD and HD
applications. It can be set to record 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 as MXF files on UDF formatted cards just like the PMW-500 memory camcorder or the
PDW-700/F800 optical disc based camcorders. Or you can set the camcorder for FAT mode recording to shoot SxS cards which are compabile
with the XDCAM EX format made by the PMW-EX1/R or PMW-320/350. For SD applications you can make DVCAM recordings as either MXF files
or XDCAM EX compatible files.
Highlights
* Single 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor (actual size: 1/2.9 - inch)
* 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 recording as MXF files (UDF mode only)
* SD Recording and Playback (DVCAM) standard
* 10x Fixed Zoom Lens (f= 5.4 - 54 mm) (servo/manual switchable)
* Two ExpressCard SxS Memory Card Slots
* Record up to 4 hours 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 in camcorder using two
64 GB SxS-1A memory cards (must be purchased separately)
* UDF (Professional Disc compatible) or FAT (XDCAM EX compatible)
file format mode shooting to have similar high res files and workflows with
existing Professional Disc and XDCAM EX camcorders
* NightShot Function
* Low power consumption
* Compact and lightweight at under 4 lbs
* 16:9, 3.5 inch color LCD
* Slow & Quick motion
* Focus Magnification for focus assistance
* Slow Shutter Function
* Shutter Angle Settings
* Picture Cache Recording
* High-quality four-channel audio recording
* HD/SD-SDI output and composite/HD-Y output
* USB interface for connecting camcorder as card reader
* Six Standard Gamma settings and Four HyperGama Settings
* The VCL-HG0737K 0.8x wide converter option can be used with the
PMW-100 lens
Features
Features
Benefits
Extraordinary Color Detail
of 4:2:2
The camera's MPEG HD422 50 Mbps recording system is widely accepted in broadcasting and production
houses, and for good reason. While consumer camcorders tend to capture 4:1:1 or 4:2:0 color sampling, the
system's 4:2:2 sampling has up to twice the color information. It's a benefit you'll see especially on crisp,
sharp-object edges—for example, where a red blouse meets a background of green trees. For this reason,
4:2:2 sampling also excels in greenscreen and bluescreen composited images.
A True Professional
Though small in size, the PMW-100 camcorder has serious production credentials: time code with user bits,

2. balanced XLR mic inputs (mic sold separately), switchable phantom power and true input level controls.
Specifications
Built-In Microphone
Specifications
Detail
Capsule Type
Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
Camera Section
Specifications
Detail
Effective Picture Elements
1920(H) x 1080(V)
Gain Selection
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB
Slow Shutter
2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation
General Specifications
Detail
Audio Recording
UDF Mode (HD Recording)
MPEG HD422 (MPEG-2 422P@HL):
4 channels, 48KHz, 24-bit LPCM
MPEG HD420 (1440x1080, MPEG-2 MP@HL):
4 channels, 48KHz, 16-bit LPCM
UDF Mode (SD Recording)
DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
FAT Mode (HD Recording)
MPEG HD420 (1920x1080, MPEG-2 MP@HL):
2 channels, 48KHz, 16-bit LPCM
Fat Mode (SD Recording)
DVCAM: 2 channels, 48 KHz, 16-bit LPCM
Continuous Operating
Time
Approx. 240 min. w/BP-U60 battery
Humidity
10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Mass
Approx. 3 lbs, 5 oz (body)
Approx. 3 lbs, 15 oz (with lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS memory card)
Operating Temperature
0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Power Consumption
Approx. 12 W (while recording, EVF On, LCD monitor Off, I/O Select Off)
Approx. 14 W (while recording, EVF On, LCD monitor On, I/O Select HD SDI and HD HDMI)
Power Requirements
DC 12 V
Recording Media
SBP-8/16/32, (GB) SxS Express 34 Cards
Recording/Playback time
UDF Mode (HD Recording)
50 Mb/s MPEG HD422 (MPEG-2 422P@HL):
Approx. 120 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
35 Mb/s VBR, HQ Mode MPEG HD420 (1440x1080, MPEG-2 MP@HL):
Approx. 180 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
UDF Mode (SD Recording)
25 Mb/s DVCAM
Approx. 220 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
FAT Mode (HD Recording)
35 Mb/s VBR, HQ Mode - MPEG HD420 (MPEG-2 MP@HL):
Approx. 200 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 100 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
25 Mb/s CBR, SP Mode - MPEG HD 420 (MPEG-2 MP@HL-14):
Approx. 280 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Fat Mode (SD Recording)
25 Mb/s DVCAM

3. Approx. 220 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32 / SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Storage Temperature
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Video Recording Format
UDF Mode (HD Recording)
MPEG HD422 (MPEG-2 422P@HL):
CBR, 50 Mb/s
MPEG HD420 (1440x1080, MPEG-2 MP@HL):
HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s) - playback only
LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) - playback only
UDF Mode (SD Recording)
DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
FAT Mode (HD Recording)
MPEG HD420 (1920x1080, MPEG-2 MP@HL):
HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
Fat Mode (SD Recording)
DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
Included Lens
Specifications
Detail
Filter Thread
M37 mm, pitch 0.75 mm
Focal Length
f = 5.4 – 54 mm (equivalent to 40-400 mm on 35mm lens)
Focus
Auto / manual selectable, 10 mm to (wide), 800 mm to (tele)
Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Iris
F1.8 – F2.0 auto / manual selectable
Zoom Ratio Selectable
10x (optical) servo/manual
Inputs/Outputs
Specifications
Detail
Audio In
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2): line, mic, mic +48 V selectable
Audio Out
A/V OUT jack: 10 pin connector
Composite Video Out
BNC x1, (switchable to Genlock In), HD-Y / Composite switchable, 1.0 Vp-p, 75
Earphone
Mini-jack x 1 (rear: stereo)
Genlock In
BNC x1 (switchable to Video Out), 1.0 Vp-p, 75
Monitor Speaker
Monaural, 250 mW
SDI Out
BNC x1, HD/SD switchable, SMPTE-292M/259M
TC IN
x1 (switchable to TC Out), SMPTE-12M-2008, 0.5-1.8 Vp-p, 10k
TC Out
BNC x1 (switchable to TC In), SMPTE-12M-2008, 1.0 Vp-p, 10k
USB
USB 2.0 (device), mini-B type x1
i.Link
IEEE-1394, 4-pin, (x1), HDV (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400
Media Specifications
Detail
Type
ExpressCard/34 slot x 2
Monitoring
Specifications
Detail
Built-In LCD Monitor
3.5-inch color LCD: 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Viewfinder
0.24-inch color LCD: 392 (H) x 224 (V) pixels, 16:9
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Model:
Description:
U.S.List Price
BPU30
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
$150.00
BCU1
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor for BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Packs.
$190.00

4. Shoulder Strap (1)
Pricing available upon request
Operation Manual (1)
Pricing available upon request
Lens Hood (1)
Pricing available upon request
Lens Cap (1)
Pricing available upon request
Infrared Remote Commander (1)
Pricing available upon request
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
Pricing available upon request
CR2032 Lithium Battery for backing up camcorder settings
Pricing available upon request
CR2032 Lithium Battery for Infrared Remote Commander
Pricing available upon request
Utility Software CD-ROM (1)
Pricing available upon request
Operation Manual PDFs on CD-ROM (1)
Pricing available upon request
Model:
Description:
U.S.List Price
VCLHG0737K
Wide Angle Conversion Lens for HVR-HD1000U and PMW-100
$320.00
BPU30
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
$150.00
BPU90
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
$450.00
BPU60T
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Pack (56Wh) with power out terminal
$318.00
BPU60
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack
$300.00
ECMMS2
Stereo Microphone
$375.00
Release Date
Type/Size
Optional Accessories
Resources
Product Brochure
Description:
Power Supply Systems (V2537)
pdf / 860K
PMW-100 Brochure
pdf / 1,026K
User Manual
Description:
Release Date
PMW-100 Memory Camcorder
Operation Manual for Firmware
Version 1.10
Type/Size
pdf / 4,141K
Product Tour
Description:
Release Date
The PMW-100 is Sony's new
handy camcorder featuring a
newly developed 1/2.9" Exmor
CMOS sensor and records
video using the same 50 Mbps
MPEG HD422 codec as the
PMW-500 shoulder mount
camcorder.
Type/Size
mp4 / 16,331K
Video
Description:
Release Date
The Sony XDCAM EX 422
Camcorders; PMW-100, PMW160 and PMW-200
Type/Size
mp4 / 104,371K
Preview Image
Description:
Release Date
Type/Size
PMW-100 1/2.9" CMOS MPEG
HD422 Handy Camcorder
jpg / 65K
XDCAM Essentials Episode 1 XDCAM HD 422 Camcorders;
jpg / 186K

5. PMW-100, PMW-160 and
PMW-200
Media
Model:
Description:
U.S.List Price
SBP64B
SxS PRO+ 64GB Memory Card
Pricing available upon request
SBP64A
SxS PRO 64GB Memory Card
Pricing available upon request
FOOTNOTES
1. i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector may
communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connector for information on compatibility,
operating conditions and proper connection.
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