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The EX1 records onto SxS cards: high-speed memory cards in the Expresscard34 form factor.
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HQ records the full, square-pixel HD raster-1920×1080 or 1280×720-using 35 Mbit/sec variable bit-rate (VBR) recording at whatever frame rate is selected, thus there are no bits wasted on duplicated frames. 24p is recorded using 2:3 pulldown in a 60i clip 25p is recorded with 2:2 pulldown in 50i. SP is a 1440×1080, 60i (or 50i) constant bit-rate (CBR) mode, compatible with 1080-line HDV. Images are recorded as 8-bit YCrCb with 4:2:0 color sampling. The camcorder offers two modes of recording, both using the XDCAM long-GOP MPEG-2 codec. These 1/2″ chips offer the best resolution (1920×1080 effective photosites per sensor) in this class of camcorder, combined with low noise and high sensitivity, and the ability to shoot progressive or interlaced video with equal ease. The EX1 uses the latest iteration of the “EXMOR” CMOS sensors seen in the HVR-V1 HDV camcorder and the Alpha-series DSLRs.
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The camera carries a 14x Fujinon zoom with fully manual iris and zoom rings, and a dual-mode focusing system that allows both servo-driven auto and manual focus, and absolute-position manual focus complete with imperial and metric distance scales on the lens barrel. The CineAlta heritage is apparent in the EX1’s flexible frame rates, true progressive scan, comprehensive menu system, and excellent tonal control. It’s the first fixed-lens camcorder built by Sony’s CineAlta group in Atsugi, the folks better known for the HDW-F900 HDCAM and PDW-series XDCAM camcorders. The PMW-EX1 was first shown at NAB 2007 and started shipping late in the year. It uses rolling-shutter CMOS chips instead of the HVX’s frame-capture CCDs, long-GOP MPEG-2 instead of Panasonic’s more predictable DVCPROHD, it has no standard-definition recording modes, and it costs about $1300 more than the Panasonic. Unlike the HVX200, the EX1 allows variable frame rates in 1080p, 50Hz/60Hz switchable operation, and full-resolution 1920×1080 sensors with full-resolution recording. Like the HVX200, it offers true progressive scan including 24p, variable frame rates up to 60p in 720-line mode, and two solid-state card slots, allowing hot-swapping while recording. The EX1 is Sony’s response to Panasonic’s HVX200: an affordable variable-frame-rate HD handheld camcorder with solid-state recording. It is awkward to handhold, some controls are hard to use, and it lacks SD recording, but its excellent pictures, comprehensive image tweaks, and pin-sharp LCD make it a compelling HD camcorder. The camera records using long-GOP MPEG-2 on dual SxS solid-state memory cards, and provides a 10-bit SDI output with embedded audio and timecode. It resolves a true 1920×1080 image shoots both interlaced and progressive records 1920×1080, 1440×1080 (HDV-compatible), and 1280×720 formats and offers variable frame rates from 1 fps to 30 fps (1080p) or 60fps (720p). The US$6500 (street price) Sony PMW-EX1 is a six-pound, high definition Handycam with three 1/2″ CMOS chips.
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