XDCAM EXtra

A news and information resource for the Sony XDCAM EX Series of cameras

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Entries from August 2008

New PMW-EX1 firmware available now

August 31st, 2008 · No Comments

The multiple award-winning PMW-EX1 Camcorder is now even better thanks to new v1.11 firmware which is standard on all camcorders shipping from mid-August 2008 and is a free* upgrade for older models for a limited period only. (*Relevant to EU countries only)
Key features;
* Support for new 32GB SxS PRO Card
* Support for PHU-60K Hard Drive [...]

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Tags: EX News

Changing Lens On Sony EX-3

August 17th, 2008 · No Comments

An unrehearsed presentation by Ned Soltz to Dallas Final Cut Pro User Group. Ned’s first attempt to remove the standard supplied Fujinon lens and dock camera to a Fujinon 18x 1/2″ lens.

Source: Vimeo

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Sony’s Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor Promises Better Camcorder Performance

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony has announced a new CMOS sensor technology that claims to offer better image acquisition, lower noise, and nearly twofold light sensitivity in future camcorders.
Source: HD Studio

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Tags: Innovation

The Assistant Editor – Automated First Cut in FCP

August 10th, 2008 · No Comments

The Assistant Editor is a workflow tool for long-form documentary editors or producers. The software processes your log notes from logged selects and builds a technically competent edited sequence that tells the story you choose to explore. It creates an edit that will have:
* an opener of your choice;
* a beginning, middle and end;
* no [...]

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Tags: Innovation · XDCAM EX Innovations

New Sony 32GB SxS PRO Memory Card

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Thu, 7th, Aug 2008
Responding to the needs of professional videographers for longer solid state recording media, Sony are launching a new 32GB SxS PRO memory card.
The new SBP-32 card doubles storage capacity from 16GB to 32GB and demonstrates the commitment of Sony to support its popular XDCAM EX series with an expanded range of media [...]

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Tags: EX News · Press Release

Inside the Sony XDCAM EX

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony PMW-EX1 Training DVD
Award-winning videographer and prolific trainer Douglas Spotted Eagle journeys inside the Sony XDCam EX-1 Camcorder.  Douglas’ straightforward training techniques and thorough knowledge will assist those wishing to find the finer points of the camera.

The DVD is just over 2 hours in length.
VAAST

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On The Level

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Now apart from chippies and pollies, this is a great innovation for camerapersons with an Ipod and or Iphone without a ‘bubble’.
PosiMotion

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Working with SxS PRO media

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments

“Sony are on top of this integration technology and making it accessible to a wide range of broadcast and production companies.”

Designed for the latest XDCAM EX camcorder, SxS PRO media is set to change the way professional HD video is [...]

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Tags: EX News · Press Release

PMW-EX1 goes backstage with James Bond

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments

“It made sense on such a hi-tech, high octane production to try the EX1 out.”

Daniel Craig and Gemma Arterton as Agent Fields

Special Treats Productions are arguably the world’s leading producers of promotional and broadcast content for major entertainment, music and feature [...]

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