Sony PMW-150

PMW-150 - 20x (optical), f=4.1-82.0mm, F1.6 - F11, 1/3" Full HD CMOS, Viewfinder 0.45", 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD 16:9

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
PMW150
08-10-2012
The PMW-150 is a compact camcorder with three 1/3-inch-type Full-HD sensors. High-quality, Full HD MPEG HD422 at 50 Mbps recording capability in MXF format – widely accepted in broadcasting stations and production houses – helps boost user creativity in many different applications, including news gathering and documentary production.

Full control of shooting parameters for high quality acquisition
Independent focus, zoom, and iris rings enable precise shooting in many circumstances. In addition, by using the CBK-WA01 optional wi-fi adaptor, iris, zoom, and focus can be controlled remotely – ideal when using the camcorder at a distance. Also, genlock In and timecode In/Out interfaces simplify multi - camera configurations.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N
ExpressCard slot 
Y

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
HD-Ready
Y
Video resolutions 
720 x 576, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
DV, MPEG2

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
2.1 kg
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.1 - 82 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Camera shutter speed 
1/32 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
SxS
Display 
LCD
Optical sensor size 
1/0.118 mm (1/3")
Optical zoom 
20x
Sensor type 
CMOS

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 
1
XLR in
Y

Power

Battery type 
BP-U30
Battery life (max) 
2h
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display aspect ratio
16:9

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
LPCM

Lens system

Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28.8 - 576 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
11
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
57.6 cm
Minimum aperture number 
1.6
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.88 cm

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
0.02 lx

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) 
-20 - 60 °C

Battery

Battery capacity (Watt hours)
28 Wh
Battery recharge time 
2.17h
Battery voltage 
12V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AV, USB
Handheld remote control 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Lens hood
Y
Quick start guide 
Y
Shoulder strap
Y
Warranty card
Y

Weight & dimensions

Width 
16.4 cm
Depth 
32.6 cm
Height 
17.2 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
0.45x