Sony PXWZ90V 4K Compact XDCAM Camcorder

The Broadcast Specialist

XDCAM Palm-size Camcorder with broadcast quality 4K HDR, Fast Hybrid AF & 3G-SDI

For unobtrusiveness, agility and ubiquitous newsgathering, the PXW-Z90V offers the highest performance Sony has ever built into a palm-sized XDCAM® camera. With advances like 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, Instant HDR, a large 1” (1.0-type) Exmor RS® image sensor and Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, you’ll capture images of superlative quality. And with 3G-SDI output, 2.4 / 5 GHz wireless streaming and compatibility with Sony’s XDCAM air production system, you’ll fit right into the broadcast environment.

Key Features:

• XAVC-L (4:2:2 10bit), (4K/HD) and AVCHD recording with Dual Media Slots
• Optional Wireless Timecode Link (CBKZWTCL) and MPEG HD422 (CBKZSLMP) Licenses
• 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi advanced networking with support for XDCAM Air production system
• 3G- SDI output for integration into a broadcast environment

Slow & Quick Motion in Full HD XAVC 10-bit 4:2:2

The PXW-Z90V delivers continuous 1-120 frames per second (fps) Slow & Quick Motion in Full HD XAVC 10-bit 4:2:2. For 24p projects, the result is gorgeous 5x slow motion. There's no sacrifice in bit depth and no "windowing" of the sensor. Compared to normal frame rates, there's no crop factor, no loss in angle of view. You also get beautiful time lapse sequences down to 1 fps. And burst mode recording offers even higher frame rates – 240 fps, 480 fps and 960 fps – at specific resolutions. 

The PXW-Z90V offers three trigger modes and recording can be stopped anytime START TRIGGER is selected.

During Super Slow Motion shooting, the readout from the image sensor is temporarily stored in the internal high speed cache memory.  Then the data is processed into recording format and is written to the MS/SD memory

The PXW-Z90V includes both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi as standard.

Ustream® Direct Streaming enables you to share scenes as they happen with high quality picture and sound - No switcher required. Sony’s QoS Streaming achieves high quality and high stability over a single cellphone channel (with carrier dongle and service, sold separately). You get viewing at a remote location with setup controlled from the camera's menu.

Integration with XDCAM air provides the ability to automatically upload proxy footage to the cloud so editing can start immediately. Journalists and editors can access uploaded content from any location. When news breaks, teams can even start logging clips when shooting's still going on, for even faster time-to-air. Smartphone or tablet remote control is also provided. You can operate the camera – and view the image – from a smartphone or tablet using Sony’s free Content Browser Mobile™ app (requires iOS 9.0 - 10.3 or Android 4.4 - 7.1 operating system). You can even connect compatible devices with one-touch NFC authentication

Simple Live Solution when combined with MCX-500 Live Producer and RM-30BP Remote

The PXW-Z90V works seamlessly with the MCX-500 and RM-30BP remote to form a cost-effective Live Production System. A Tally indicator will automatically appear on each camera’s LCD panel and viewfinder. A red icon indicates when the shot is live (PGM) while Green indicates preview mode (NEXT). The MCX-500 supports mixing between eight video sources, four stereo embedded audio channels plus two XLR Inputs, and a dedicated Title Input. . There are both internal recording and live streaming via Ustream, Facebook Live and YouTube Live. (Facebook Live and YouTube Live require V2.0 firmware.)

Optional Wireless Timecode Link (CBKZ-WTCL) and MPEG HD Licenses

The optional CBKZ-WTCL allows Wireless Timecode Link synchronization using the free Content Browser Mobile™ 3.0 app and devices running iOS® (9.0 - 10.3) or Android® (4.4 - 7.1) operating systems. Sync to your choice of camcorder or to a time that you determine.

The Optional CBKZ-SLMP MPEG HD Upgrade License provides additional recording capabilities: 

• MPEG HD422 50Mbps recording
• 1920x1080 at 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, and 1280x720 at 59.94p/50p.
• MPEG HD420 35Mbps recording
• 1920x1080 at 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, 1440x1080 at 59.94i/50i, and 1280x720 at 59.94p/50p

High-resolution OLED viewfinder

For precise manual focus, Sony’s 0.39-type OLED viewfinder combines high brightness and contrast with the resolution of 2359K dots. The highly responsive viewfinder also eliminates color breaking. For added flexibility in composing shots, Sony supplements the viewfinder with a 3.5-type 1550K dot touchscreen LCD monitor.

Dual XLR inputs

The detachable handle has two XLR mic inputs. Even if you remove the handle, a stereo mini jack mic input on the body is still available. It’s ideal for shooting in confined spaces, such as a car interior, or when mounting on a gimbal.

3G- SDI output for integration into a broadcast environment

To support the broadcast environment, the PXW-Z90V incorporates 3G-SDI output, HDMI® terminal, and a Multi/Micro USB port that accommodates composite video and analog audio output. The camera can send a Rec Trigger signal to an external recorder via 3G-SDI or HDMI® connection. For maximum flexibility, all three video outputs – 3G-SDI, HDMI and composite – are active during 4K (3840 x 2160) recording.