Name: PMW-EX1
Brand: Sony
SKU: 272805
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Sharpness is very good overall
Excellent tonal scale control with wide latitude
EX1 provides the most comprehensive detail control in its market

only has two-channel recording
the displays default to a 12-up thumbnail display
lack of any standard video connector

Sensor type: CMOS
Display diagonal: 3.5 in
Touchscreen: no
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Sony PMW-EX1 - Pros & Cons

Sharpness is very good overall
Excellent tonal scale control with wide latitude
EX1 provides the most comprehensive detail control in its market
It operates as smoothly as any other broadcast lens's zoom
smooth
sharp
full of detail and very realistic
the system is fairly straightforward
reach an enthusiastic audience of students
enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers

only has two-channel recording
the displays default to a 12-up thumbnail display
lack of any standard video connector
it cannot record SDI or analog inputs
No SD (480- or 576-line) recording
inadequate peaking function
Slow and Quick Motion feature
stored footage needs to be backed-up before the cards are reused
the latter has no tape mechanism
handheld coverage very uncomfortable
a lackluster viewfinder and LCD monitor
lack autofocus capability
camcorder lacking this feature
this is not a one-handed camcorder

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

Sony PMW-EX1R Internet Broadcast Review + Q&A

Joshua Tree - Sony PMW-EX1 HD Camera Test

Sony PMW-EX1 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS

Optical zoom	14.0 x
Focal length equiv	31.4 - 439
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	5.8 - 81.2
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Filter size	3.03 in

Camera shutter speed	1.0 s

Built-in microphone	yes

Height	12.13 in
Width	7.05 in
Depth	7.83 in
Weight	84.66 oz

Battery life (max)	3.0 h
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

Maximum image resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Image stabilizer	yes

Display	LCD
Display diagonal	3.5 in
Touchscreen	no
Viewfinder screen size	0.45 in

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD
Video formats supported	MPEG2
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL

Colour of product	Black
Operating temperature	0 - 40

Internal storage	32.0 GB
Storage types	HDD Memory card

HDMI	yes
USB connector type	Mini-USB B
DC-in jack	yes
Firewire	1

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Sony PMW-EX1 Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.3

Based on 4 reviews

ProVideo Coalition

Published: 01.02.2008

review: Sony PMW-EX1 1/2" 3-CMOS HD Camcorder by Adam Wilt - ProVideo Coalition

The US$6500 (street price) Sony PMW-EX1 is a six-pound, high definition Handycam with three 1/2″ CMOS chips. It resolves a true 1920×1080 image; shoots both interlaced and progressive; records 1920×1080, 1440×1080 (HDV-compatible), and 1280×720 formats; and offers variable frame rates from 1 fps to 30 fps (1080p) or 60fps (720p). The camera records using long-GOP [...]Read More... from review: Sony PMW-EX1 1/2″ 3-CMOS HD Camcorder

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Videomaker

Published: 01.04.2008

Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder Review

Solid State Performer The rarified realm of professional video cameras used to require an outlay of $60,000 and up, and this was minus a lens. Adding

TechRadar

Published: 28.04.2008

Sony PMW-EX1 review

Is this the future – a tapeless, multi-format HD camcorder?

Good Gear Guide

Sony PMW-EX1

4.3

Like it or loathe it, the PMW-EX1 represents a turning point in the video camera industry; a gradual but indomitable shift away from the comforting familiarity of digital tape. If you're an industry professional, this is where your future will eventually lie.