Sony PXW-X400 Shoulder Camcorder

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Description

The PXW-X400 is an advanced shoulder camcorder that records a variety of professional broadcast-quality formats, including XAVC-L at 50p and 59.94p. The camcorder offers exceptional weight balance and low power consumption alongside excellent networking features and high picture quality. The reengineered design dramatically reduces the load on the operator’s right arm. It supports Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBK-VF02, as well as the Full HD OLED HDVF-EL30 and HDVF-EL20, both of which are available as an option. The camcorder also offers improved network connectivity, with built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wi-Fi setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application. SD or HD-SDI (up to 1.5 G) input supports pool feed recording.
Shooting in Full HD plus 4K options
The PXW-X400 supports a variety of formats including HD XAVC Intra 1080 59.94p/50p and XAVC Long GOP at 59.94p/50p. With the optional CBK-Z450UK upgrade kit, the camcorder also supports 4K QFHD as XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording option
In response to the growing demand for HDR production, PXW-X400 can be upgraded to shoot in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) with CBKZ-SLHL1 license option. The color space is compliant with BT.2020. HLG recording provides HDR image quality with an easy file-based workflow. It makes it simple to shoot, edit, and view HDR content in HLG without the need for additional color grading, when using an HLG compatible display. Upgrade will be available from end of May 2020 and requires Version 5.0 or higher firmware.
Professional features
Includes proxy data recording functions,* user menu lock,* flashband correction function,* wireless operation, picture cache recording,* built-in GPS, Digital Extender, HyperGamma, and more, in addition to the variety of interfaces. The latest firmware update also gives the camera improved start-up performance and operation response.

*Requires firmware version 2.0. 1080 60i/50i proxy recording, 256-Kbps streaming, and hi-res file trim and transfer functions require firmware version 3.0.

Low power and ergonomic design
Designed to minimize power consumption, while lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce the load on the right-arm.
Improves network connectivity
Connectivity features include built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function for easy Wi-Fi setup. The camcorder’s SDI input allows SD-SDI or HD-SDI pool feed recording up to 1.5Gbps.
PXW-X400KC – 20X Manual Focus Lens Kit Model
Three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors XDCAM weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with improved network connectivity and low power consumption, plus 20x manual focus zoom lens kit.

The PXW-X400KC camcorder kit is supplied with a 20x manual focus zoom lens kit that includes the 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder plus short gun stereo microphone.

PXW-X400KF – 16X Auto Focus Lens Kit Model
Three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors XDCAM weight-balanced advanced shoulder camcorder with improved network connectivity and low power consumption, plus 16x auto focus zoom lens kit*. The camcorder is supplied with a 16x auto focus zoom lens kit that includes a 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder, plus shot gun stereo microphone.
* Requires firmware version 2.0.