Summary:
The PDW-530 may still be an XDCAM work in progress, but
it is definitely a great camera to work with now. The PDW-530’s
flexible recording options, beautiful image quality, and precise camera
controls make it a pleasure to shoot with.
Target Users:
Professional ENG/EFP cameramen, broadcast production studios
What It Costs You:
Total System: $61,530 MSRP
- XDCAM PDW-530 Camera $34,000
- CBK-FC01 24P Board $2,500
- CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board $1,300
- CBK-NC01 Ethernet Adapter $1,000
- Canon J17ax7.7B4 Lens $18,000
- Additional Accessories (2 Batteries, Battery Charger, Tripod Adapter Plate, Composite Input board, and AC Adapter) $4,730
What’s Cool
Nonlinear recording, shoots in either MPEG IMX or DVCAM formats, 12
second record buffer, Slow Shutter and Turbo Gain for low light
shooting, 16:9 native resolution, built-in wireless mic receiver, IMX
MPEG2 recording provides 4:2:2 color resolution, built-in color LCD
monitor, high level color adjustment, 24p capture board option.
What’s Missing
No manual level control of audio channels 3 and 4, Slow Shutter doesn’t
work in 24p mode, currently limited support for proxies and IMX media
from NLE vendors, ProDATA media not readily available.
RATINGS: Products are rated for features, performance, ease of
use and overall value on a scale from LAME, OK, SOLID, SWEET to HOT.
Specs
Dimensions: 10 5/8" x 13 1/8" (Height x Width x Length) - main body
only
Weight: 9lbs. (main body only)
Total Equipped Weight: 12lbs, 9oz (w/mic, viewfinder, disc and BP-GL95
battery, excluding lens)
Operating Temperature: 32-104 degrees F (0-40 degrees C)
Television System: High Resolution: MPEG IMX: 30, 40, 50 Mbps 422P@ML
MPEG-2 DVCAM:25 Mbps
Proxy: MPEG-4
Audio Recording System: High resolution: MPEG IMX: 4 ch, 16-bit or
24-bit, 48 KHz LPCM DVCAM: 4 ch, 16-bit, 48 KHz LPCM
Image Sensor: 2/3" 16:9 Power HAD EX CCD
16:9 target area: Total picture elements: (1038 Horizontal x 1008
Vertical)
PDW-530 (1038 Horizontal x 1188 Vertical) PDW-530P
Disc Format: XDCAM (Professional Disc)
Maximum Recording System: 45 min: 30 Mbps MPEG IMX;
55 min: 40 Mbps MPEG IMX; 68 min: 30 Mbps MPEG IMX; 85 min: 85 Mbps
MPEG IMx
Frame Rate: 29.97 (PDW-530)
The World of Tomorrow was delivered to my studio recently, neatly
packaged in two massive blue shipping crates. Inside was a new XDCAM
PDW-530 system, Sony’s shining disc-based camcorder that leaves behind
the limitations of tape. The PDW-530 is the top of the XDCAM line,
offering both DVCAM and IMX MPEG recording.
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Hi there, need some tips on creating filmlook (especially Gamma settings)with the PDW-530P. pls help. cheers.
Posted by Lye Kwai Chuen on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 @ 04:45 AM
2.
just found this site! I\\\'m in the same boat... looking for some help creating the look. Did you get any decent tips you could pass on?
cheers,
dave
Posted by dave spiro on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 @ 04:52 PM
3.
I was wondering if you make a remote focus that can be used for a zoom and focusing at the same time that can be used with a steadicam masters series?
Posted by victor macias on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 @ 05:09 PM
4.
Would anyone know where can I get hold of the user´s manual of the camera please? I have to do a job with it and I would like to know the beast before I get it.
thank you
Posted by JOSE MARIA on Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 08:47 AM
