Sony PXW Z280 Camera

In a nutshell

The PXW Z280 is the Rambo survival knife of cameras! Designed for journalism, you can run and gun and shoot from the hip with this swiss army camera. Fast, lightweight and precise, it is the perfect news gathering camera

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The technical lowdown

The perfect news gathering camera and ideal for hostile locations or for reporting a story fast. This camera is lightweight yet powerful with 4x audio inputs and 4 pots for mixing those inputs, a zoom from 30.3mm to 515mm (35mm equivalent) plus direct to air streaming with 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as standard.

Standard Kit Contents

  • 4x BPU batteries
  • 1x BPU dual charger
  • Top mic
  • Raincover and body armour
  • 2x 128gb SXSpro cards
  • 1x USB 3 card reader
  • top light

4K CMOS Sensor

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K Camcorder boasts cutting-edge CMOS technology, delivering superb picture quality. With its 4K resolution and high sensitivity, this camcorder captures every detail with stunning clarity.

Built in variable ND

One of the standout features of the PXW-Z280 is its newly developed Variable ND Filter, allowing for quick and seamless adjustments between shadowy interiors and bright exteriors. This, paired with the instant HDR workflow using HLG, makes for effortless shooting in any lighting condition.

Face Detecting Auto Focus

For enhanced focus accuracy, the PXW-Z280 offers Face Detection AF and a newly developed ‘face only’ AF Mode. This ensures that your subject remains in sharp focus, even as you move around to capture different angles. Thanks to its newly developed Face detection AF, the PXW-Z280 offers amazingly fast and precise auto focus. You can choose between Face Priority AF and Face Only AF, ensuring your subject remains in focus even as you move to capture different angles.

17x HD Zoom Lens

Equipped with a 17x professional HD zoom lens with three independent rings and a large focal length, the PXW-Z280 allows for precise manual control of focus, zoom, and iris. It also has a built-in electronic Variable ND Filter, providing agile shooting capabilities.

Revolutionize your workflow with the PXW-Z280’s 12G-SDI accelerated workflow, allowing for four times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a standard SDI cable. This makes it ideal for working with high-quality 4K content or speeding through HD content.

Clever Codecs

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K Camcorder is the complete package for professionals, offering advanced XAVC-Intra and XAVC-Long for 4K QFHD and HD, as well as MPEG HD422, MPEG HD, and DVCAM support. Its familiar Sony control layout and operation minimize training requirements, making it easy to use from day one.

Experience world-leading handheld 4K HDR performance with the Sony PXW-Z280 4K Camcorder. Its all-new 4K 3CMOS 1/2-type sensor, deep depth of field, and class-leading performance make it the perfect choice for any videographer or filmmaker.

Additional information

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