PXW-Z190

4K Handheld Camcorder with all-new 1/3-type 3CMOS with 4K

50p/60p* recording capability, 25x zoom lens and advanced Face
Detection AF * 59.94p

4K 50p/60p performance
The newly developed three 1/3-type Exmor R CMOS image sensors capture RGB light independently and deliver 4K 50p/60p
imagery with high resolution and a wide range of gradation. In HD shooting, 4:2:2 10-bit ensures vivid and rich color content.

25x optical zoom lens with three independent rings

The PXW-Z190 is equipped with a 25x professional zoom lens able to zoom from 28.8mm to 720mm (35mm equivalent), with
three independent control rings, which allows manual control of focus, zoom and iris, making for better and faster adjustment.
The image can be enlarged without any picture degradation in an HD mode and a 50x zoom equivalent image is captured
with sensor cropping extender.

Advanced Face Detection AF

The PXW-Z190 features newly developed Face Detection AF, selectable from Face Priority AF or Face Only AF. Simply keep the
person in frame and however you move to obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z190 will keep your subject in
pin-sharp focus.

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** Optional
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Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters
Sony’s ground-breaking integration of electronic variable ND Filters into the body of a camcorder enables fast, agile shooting.
Moving from shadowy interiors to bright sun-lit exteriors is no problem. Unlike conventional optical ND filters, the electronic ND
filter on the PXW-Z190 can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly while ND Filters can be set to fully auto. You can even
manually adjust Depth of Field using the iris lens ring, while relying on the camcorder to maintain constant exposure without
changing gain nor shutter speed.

Dual Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe and 4ch audio input

Dual MI shoe enables the use of a wireless microphone and video light at the same time to achieve further flexibility. When
using Sony’s UWP-D series wireless microphone**, audio signals can be delivered without cabling – eliminating the risk of
accidental disconnection. Enhanced 4-channel audio recording is supported by a combination of 2 XLR inputs and audio input
via an MI shoe.

Instant HDR workflow

Shoot, edit and view HDR content in HLG without the need for additional colour grading. Premium content services are switch-
ing to HDR and the PXW-Z190 is ready with Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording for easy file-based workflows, whilst achiev-
ing the image quality of HDR. This simple workflow enables the shooting, editing and viewing of HDR content in HLG without
devoting a lot of time to post-production work and additional colour grading.

Network workflow flexibility

Install the free “Content Browser Mobile” app on your smartphone to operate the camera remotely controlling Iris, Zoom, Fo-
cus WB and other functions from the palm of your hand. The PXW-Z190 is also easily upgraded to offer all the below features
with optional CBKZ-SLNW1.
• High quality QoS Streaming to Network RX station**.
• XDCAM air secure wireless workflow.
• MPEG TS UDP streaming to peripheral common receiver.
• FTP Transfer of proxy and high resolution clip to remote servers.
• Wired LAN streaming and file transfer.
• Trimming proxy and high resolution clip prior to sharing.

A wealth of formats and features for professional

The PXW-Z190 covers a wide range of main formats including XAVC-Long, DVCAM. In addition to these formats, MPEG HD 422
and MPEG HD are available with an optional license. Proxy 1080i up to 9Mbps can be utilized for 4K and HD simultaneous re-
cording. Other features include 3G-SDI output and a remote terminal for compact multi-camera operation using Sony’s MCX-
500** production switcher and RM-30BP** controller.
** Optional

25x optical zoom

Specifications

General Recording Frame XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P,

Mass Approx 2.3 kg (body) Rate 23.98P, 25P

Approx. 5 lb 1.1 oz (body) XAVC-L HD 50 mode:

1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
Approx. 2.8 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
a SD memory card)
XAVC-L HD 35 mode:
Approx. 6 lb 2.8 oz (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
battery, a SD memory card)
XAVC-L HD 25 mode:
Dimensions 190.0 × 202.0 × 419.7 mm (With the accessories (lens 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
(W x H x D) hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the
projecting parts) DVCAM mode:
720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF
7 1/2 x 8 x 16 1/2 inches (With the accessories (lens 720x576/50i, 25PsF
hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the
projecting parts) Recording/Playback XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode
Time When using 128GB memory card:
Power Requirements DC In: 12V Approx. 88 minutes
Battery: 14.4 V XAVC-L HD 50 mode
Power Consumption Approx. 22W(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when When using 128GB memory card:
the external device connector is not used.) Approx. 240 minutes
Approx. 29W(while recording with LCD On, EVF On when XAVC-L HD 35 mode
the external device connector is used.) When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 325 minutes
Battery Operating Approx. 1 hours, 5 minutes with BP-U30 battery
Time (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external XAVC-L 25 mode
device connector is not used.) When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 445 minutes
Approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes with BP-U60 battery
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external When using 128GB memory card:
device connector is not used.) Approx. 425 minutes
Approx. 3 hours, 15 minutes with BP-U90 battery Recording Format XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external (Proxy Audio)
device connector is not used.) Recording Format XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP,
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (Proxy Video) VBR
Temperature 1920x1080, 9Mbps
Storage -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 1280x720, 9Mbps
Temperature
1280x720, 6Mbps
Recording Format XAVC-L QFHD mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps,
(Video) MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 640x360, 3Mbps

XAVC-L HD 50 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, 480x270, 1Mbps

MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 480x270, 0.5Mbps
XAVC-L HD 35 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, Lens
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC Lens Mount Fixed type
XAVC-L HD 25 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, Zoom Ratio 25x
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
Focal Length 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm
DVCAM mode:CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM (equivalent to 28.8 mm to 720 mm on a 35 mm lens)
Recording Format XAVC-L mode:LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels Iris auto/manual swichable
(Audio) DVCAM mode:LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels F1.6 to F11 and C(close)

Available Accessories

BP-U60/BP-U90 BC-U1A/BC-U2A UWP-D11/UWP-D12 SMAD-P3 URX-P03D SMAD-P3D ECM-VG1

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Wireless Microphone Package MI Shoe Mount Adaptor UWP-D two-channel portable MI Shoe Mount Adaptor Wired Microphones
Battery Pack * required for cable-free operation receiver * required for cable-free operation
with UWP-D11/UWP-D12 with URX-P03D

CBKZ-SLMP CBKZ-SLNW1 HVL-LBPC MCX-500 RM-30BP

MPEG HD Upgrade License Network Upgrade License Battery Video Light Multicamera Live Producer Remote Commander
*available in December 2018
Specifications

Focus 800 mm to ∞(Macro Off) Timecode Output BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in)
10 mm to ∞(Macro On, Wide) 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

800 mm to ∞(Macro On, Tele) USB USB device, Multi/Micro USB jack (x1)
Host:USB 3.0/2.0 type A(x1)
AF/MF/Full MF selectable USB 2.0 type A(x1)
Image Stabilizer On/Off selectable, shift lens Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
Filter Diameter M 82 mm, pitch 0.75 mm -16dBu 16Ω
Camera Section Speaker Output Monaural Output: 500mW
Imaging Device 1/3 type back-illuminated Exmor R 3CMOS sensor DC Input DC jack
(Type) Remote Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
Effective Picture 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) HDMI Output HDMI connector (Type A)
Elements
Wired LAN RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T
Optical System F1.6 prism system
Monitoring
Built-in Optical ND filters OFF: CLEAR 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND
Filters Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND) Viewfinder 1.0 cm (0.39 type)

Sensitivity (2000 lx, F11 (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94p, High Sensitivity Mode) Approx 2.36M dots
89.9% reflectance) F12 (typical, 1920 x 1080/50p, High Sensitivity Mode) LCD 8.8cm (3.5 type)
Minimum 0.01lx (typical) Approx. 1.56M dots
Illumination (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +30 dB gain, High Built-in Microphone
Sensitivity Mode, with 64 frame accumulation)
Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
S/N Ratio 57 db (Y) (typical)
Media
Horizontal 2,000 TV lines or more (3840 x 2160p mode)
Resolution 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080p mode) Type MS/SD(1),SD(1)

Shutter Speed 1/24 sec to 1/8,000 sec Wi-Fi/NFC

Slow Shutter (SLS) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation Supported format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Slow & Quick Motion <XAVC Long> Frequency band* 2.4 GHz bandwidth
Function 2160P: 1-60 fps 5.2/5.3/5.6 GHz bandwidth (PXW-Z190V only)
1080P: 1-60 fps
Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
720P: 1-60 fps
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Supplied Accessoies
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, 30dB(Turbo Gain ON), AGC
Supplied Accessoies Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder
Gamma Curve Selectable
EVF eyecup (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder
Input/Output
Battery pack BP-U30 (1)
Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V
selectable Battery charger BC-U1A (1)
LINE:+4, 0, -3dBu/10kΩ Power Code (1)
MIC:-80dBu to -30dBu /3kΩ
USB cable (1)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
Warranty Booklet (1)
Audio Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1)
“Before Using this Unit” (1)
SDI Output BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD selectable
“Operating instructions” (1)
Timecode Input BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out)
0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3kΩ *Depending on country/regional regulation

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