Unparalleled full 1080p high-definition video, huge array of benefits offered by SxS Pro recording format, adjustable handgrip offers extra freedom
Technology still in its infancy, lens not interchangeable, no SD mode The Final Word 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 digi...
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 youre an industry professional, this is where your future will eventual...
Abstract: Editors Note: This is an expanded version of the Bench Test that appears in our October issue of DV magazine. The PMW-EX1 was revealed at the NAB Show in 2007 and immediately gained great interest from videographers seeking the “ideal” camera. With ...
Abstract: to the Sony PMW-EX1 It was only a few years ago that HD video cameras became available for consumers. The image quality was obviously better than NTSC, but not a whole lot better. Nevertheless, early adopters grabbed them up and had a ball. Sony was t...
Abstract: April 9, 2008 Impressions of the EX1 By Rick Young The Sony EX1 caused a storm at NAB 2007 when it was unveiled. Sealed behind glass, the camcorder that promised to do away with tape and shoot high quality XDCam HD images to affordable SxS cards...
Three full-raster 1920x1080 1/2" imagers. Full manual-focus and aperture-ring modes. Fujinon lens. SxS card format. Flexible menu system. Sharpest image of any camera in the price range. Long GOP MPEG 4:2:0 format strengths.
Lack of SD card for saving picture profiles. Flimsy power switch. Difficult handling. Long GOP MPEG 4:2:0 format limitations.
Broad capabilities combine to make the EX1 a winner. ...
Abstract: Mike Jones For some time now the video making populous has been sniffing the sweet scent of a tape-less recording future. And while many consumer mums-and-dads have long since ditched tape for the convenience of hard-drive and DVD recording cameras, pr...
Abstract: With Sony set to introduce a new round of HDV camcorders (the low-cost HVR-HD1000 has debuted at IBC) and with 1/2in. XDCAM HD disc camcorders gaining ground with broadcasters (2/3in. XDCAM HD disc camcorders are set to appear early next ...
Abstract: This model was reviewed as part of our group test of HD camcorders.A quick glance at the PWW-EX1 reveals a family resemblance to the HVR-Z7E. But although its CMOS sensors also use the Exmor technology, the EX1 has a trio of 1/2in units, each with a tr...
