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August 28, 2008
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Sony is pleased to announce the introduction of the new PMW-EX3 XDCAM® EX Camcorder. This exciting new
addition to Sony’s XDCAM EX family of professional tapeless acquisition tools further evolves the XDCAM EX lineup,
and continues to address the ever increasing demand for affordable high definition (HD) production solutions.

Like its sibling, PMW-EX1, the PMW-EX3 couples Sony’s three newly designed 1/2-inch type Exmor™ CMOS sensors,
each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, with Sony’s newly developed signal processing LSI. Easily
capable of producing truly exceptional images in 1080p, 720p and 1080i HD, and incorporating all of the great
features and basic specifications of the PMW-EX1, the PMW-EX3 also adds an interchangeable lens system.

The newly developed 1/2-inch type “EX mount” interchangeable lens system utilized by the PMW-EX3 allows the
lens to be as compact and lightweight as possible while maintaining its high optical performance. The included
high quality, high definition 14x Fujinon lens, which has been especially designed for use with the XDCAM EX
camcorder, offers optimum performance and unprecedented functionality. Additionally, the PMW-EX3’s new lens
mount system allows a variety of 1/2-inch type HD lenses available from major manufacturers to be used with the
PMW-EX3 camcorder via the supplied lens adaptor. 2/3-inch-type lenses can also be used with the PMW-EX3
camcorder via this special mount system by using a 2/3-inch type lens adaptor that is equipped with a 12-pin lens
connector, like the ACM-21 adapter available from Fujinon. The PMW-EX3 can even be used with cinema-style
lenses, making it fully adaptable to suit every specific shooting requirement.

Like the PMW-EX1, the PMW-EX3 uses another recent Sony innovation, the SxS™ Memory Card flash memory device.
This recording system enables very high data transfer speeds which enhance the high definition content creation
workflow. Utilizing the MPEG-2 Long GOP CODEC to achieve a balance of quality and the required bit rate, the
PMW-EX3 offers a long recording time – approximately 140 minutes using two 16GB SxS Memory Cards. Additionally,
the powerful Slow & Quick Motion feature, or what is more commonly known as “over-cranking” and “undercranking”,
enables users to create slow and fast motion special effects.

In addition to the extensive list of features and specifications the PMW-EX3 shares with the PMW-EX1, this
extraordinary new camcorder also offers TC In/Out, and GENLOCK In connectivity. Also included is an 8-pin
REMOTE connector, allowing various camera settings to be remotely controlled using an optional RM-B150 or RMB750
Remote Control Unit. These additional features certainly open up the list of possible applications to include
multi-camera and studio configurations.

High Quality
• ½” 3CMOS Exmor Full HD imagers
• Full 1920 x 1080 effective pixels per imager
• 1080 / 720 switchable at multiple frame rates
o 1080: 60i, 50i, 30P, 25P, and 24P
o 720: 30P, 25P, and 24P
Solid State Memory Recording
• PMW-EX3 uses SxS PRO memory cards
• 8GB card records approximately 35 minutes of 1920 x 1080 full HD
content (35Mbps)
• 16GB card records approximately 70 minutes of 1920 x 1080 full HD
content (35Mbps)
• 32GB card records approximately 140 minutes of 1920 x 1080 full HD
content (35Mbps)
MPEG-2 Long GOP Compression
• Compression is common to the current line of XDCAM products
• Provides exceptional balance between quality and bit rate
• MPEG-2 Long GOP compression is supported by a wide range of NLEs
on the market today.
Interchangeable Lens System
• Specially designed Fujinon high definition 14x removable lens
included
• Utilizing the included lens mount adapter, the use of a variety of 1/2-
inch type HD lenses available from major manufacturers is now
possible with an XDCAM EX camcorder
• 2/3-inch-type lenses can also be used with the PMW-EX3 camcorder
via this special mount system by using a 2/3-inch type lens adaptor
that is equipped with a 12-pin lens connector, like the ACM-21
adapter available from Fujinon.
• The PMW-EX3 can even be used with cinema-style lenses, making it
fully adaptable to suit every specific shooting requirement.
System Configurable:
• TC IN / OUT connectors
• GENLOCK IN connector
• REMOTE connector

Main Features:
All main features and specifications are the same as PMW-EX1, such as:
1/2” EXMOR CMOS SENSORS (x3)
INCLUDED 14x HD ZOOM LENS
• Specially designed and manufactured by Fujinon
• Same basic lens as used on the PMW-EX1, except that this lens is now
removable
• Incorporates the lens grip rotation mechanism as in the PMW-EX1
BUILT-IN STEREO MICROPHONE
PICTURE PROFILE
SLOW & QUICK MOTION
SHOT TRANSITION
3.5-INCH LCD PANEL
• The PMW-EX3 uses the same newly developed 3.5-inch LCD panel
(viewable area, measured diagonally) as the PMW-EX1, with a
removable eyecup added.
• The 3.5-inch LCD panel has 1920x480 pixels, with a horizontal
resolution of more than 700TV lines, to facilitate HD manual focus
operations. The LCD is a hybrid type, allowing the displayed image to
be seen even under bright sunlight by switching off the LCD back
light.
• With the included, flippable, removable eyecup added, the LCD panel
can also be used as the image source for the high resolution EVF.
• Typical EVF control knobs for Peaking / Brightness / Contrast are
conveniently located in front, along with Mirror Image/Display/Batt
Info/Zebra switches.
SDI OUTPUT (HD/SD switchable)
SHUTTER ANGLE SETTING
SLOW SHUTTER & EXTENDED SLOW SHUTTER
ASSIGNABLE BUTTONS

Included Accessories
• Fujinon 14x HD Zoom Lens (VCL-614B2X) (1)
• BP-U30 Battery (1)
• BC-U1 Battery Charger / AC Adapter (1)
• Lens Hood (1)
• Lens Adapter (1)
• Component Cable(1)
• USB Cable (1)
• Wireless Remote Control (1)
• Shoulder Strap (1)
• Cheek Pad (1)
• Eyepiece (1)
• Eyecup (1)

Specifications
Power requirements
DC 12V
Operating temperature:
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature:
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Operating humidity:
Less than 85%
Storage humidity:
Less than 85%
Recording format (Video):
HQ mode: 35Mbps (VBR) MPEG-2 MP@HL
1920x1080 / 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280x720 / 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
SP mode: 25Mbps (CBR) MPEG-2 MP@H14
1440x1080 / 59.94i, 50i, 23.98PsF
Recording format (Audio):
LPCM (16bits, 48kHz, 2Ch)
LENS
Zoom ratio:
14 times, Servo and Manual
Focal length:
5.8 mm to 81.2mm (31.4mm to 439mm @ 35mm equiv.)
Iris:
F1.9 to F16 and Close, Servo and Manual
800mm to ∞ (with Macro switch off)
50mm to ∞ (Macro on, Wide)
735mm to ∞ (Macro on, Tele)
CAMERA
Image device:
3-chip 1/2-inch type, Exmor CMOS
Effective picture elements:
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Spectral system:
F1.6 gap-less prism system
Built-in filters:
ND filter: 1: Clear, 2: 1/8ND, 3: 1/64ND
LCD PANEL / VIEWFINDER:
Panel size:
3.5-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) type Color
Total pixel number:
921K pixels, 1920 (H) x 480(RGB) (V)
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Back Light:
Hybrid-type
BUILT-IN MICROPHONE:
Stereo electret condenser microphone
Omni-directional
EXPRESSCARD® SLOT:
Number of Slots: 2

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