Sony PDW-700
The Sony PDW-700 is a professional XDCAM HD422 camcorder designed for high-end broadcast production, news gathering, and documentaries. Introduced in 2008, it was the first XDCAM camcorder to record at 50 Mbps with 4:2:2 colour sampling, significantly improving image quality for compositing and multi-generation editing.
- Sensor System: Equipped with three 2/3-inch Power HAD FX progressive CCDs, providing a full raster resolution of .
- Recording Media: Records onto Professional Disc (single-layer 23 GB or dual-layer 50 GB), offering up to 95 minutes of HD422 material on a dual-layer disc.
- Video Formats: Supports multiple formats including 1080i (50i, 59.94i), 1080p (25p, 29.97p), and 720p (50p, 59.94p).
- Audio: Captures four channels of uncompressed 24-bit, 48 kHz digital audio.
- Lens Mount: Features a standard 2/3-inch B4 bayonet mount, compatible with a wide range of broadcast lenses.
Recording Format
| Format | Resolution | Frame Rates | Bitrate / Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPEG HD422 | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P* | 50 Mbps (CBR) |
| 1280 x 720 | 59.94P, 50P | 50 Mbps (CBR) | |
| MPEG HD (4:2:0) | 1920 x 1080 | 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P | 35 Mbps (HQ / VBR) |
| 1440 x 1080 | 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P | 25 Mbps (SP / CBR) | |
| 1440 x 1080 | 59.94i, 50i (Playback only) | 18 Mbps (LP / VBR) | |
| MPEG IMX | 720 x 486 (NTSC) | 59.94i | 30, 40, or 50 Mbps |
| 720 x 576 (PAL) | 50i | 30, 40, or 50 Mbps | |
| DVCAM | 720 x 480 (NTSC) | 59.94i | 25 Mbps |
| 720 x 576 (PAL) | 50i | 25 Mbps |
I/O
| Category | Connection Type | Connector / Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Output | HD-SDI | BNC (x2) | Main HD digital output; includes embedded audio and metadata. |
| SD-SDI | BNC (x1) | Down-converted standard definition digital output. | |
| Composite (Test) | BNC (x1) | Analog monitoring/test signal output (switchable). | |
| Audio Input | Mic / Line Input | XLR 3-pin (x2, Female) | Located at the rear; switchable between Mic, Mic +48V, and Line levels. |
| Front Mic | XLR 5-pin (x1, Female) | For stereo shotgun microphones (e.g., ECM-680S). | |
| Wireless Slot | Integrated | Accommodates DWR-S01D or WRR-855 digital/analog receivers. | |
| Audio Output | Line Output | XLR 5-pin (x1, Male) | Balanced analog audio output. |
| Headphones | Stereo Mini-jack (x1) | For local audio monitoring. | |
| Sync / Timecode | Genlock Input | BNC (x1) | For synchronizing the camera to an external reference. |
| Timecode In / Out | BNC (x1 In / x1 Out) | For jam-syncing timecode with other equipment. | |
