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Sony HDC-P31 POV camera

The flexible and lightweight new HD model is ideal for studio, faith and rental applications, and sports production. The HDC-P31 can be mounted in hard to access locations or used on a crane, rail or robotics system. It incorporates a global shutter three 2/3-inch CMOS sensor system for enhanced optical performance that provides high sensitivity and low noise. In addition, the camera is designed to be used as an integral part of Sony’s HDC series ecosystem creating the same stunning images, while ensuring the consistent workflow with employing a POV form factor.

Enhanced remote features

Remote access via WEB UI(*1) enables menu setting, status monitoring, log files and firmware updates of the camera, when installed in hard-to-access sites. The back focus of the supported lens(*2) can be adjusted remotely from the Sony master setup unit (MSU) or remote control panel (RCP) and IP tally supports flexible and longer connection via network cable. These features help to achieve more efficient workflow.

New standard for Premium HD

Utilizing Sony’s state-of-the-art imaging technology, HDC-P31 delivers superb HD images with exceptional high sensitivity of F12/F13(*3) and impressive low noise of 62dB. Adopting same CMOS technologies, the camera can ensure consistent picture quality, system and workflow with Sony’s HDC series of system cameras. With its compact and lightweight design, the HDC-P31 further expands the applications such as in studio, events, faith as well as hard-to-access shootings on crane, rail or dolly.

Ready for HDR workflows

HDC-P31 supports HDR by S-Log3 / HLG and Sony’s SR Live workflow, allowing simultaneous production in HDR and SDR. The camera also supports SR Live metadata, which is embedded in the SDI signal feed to maintain the quality of both HDR and SDR signals.
The HDC-P31 is designed to meet the increasing demands of HDR production, across the globe.

*1 To be supported in 2020 winter.
*2 Contact your Sony sales office or representative for details.
*3 F12 at 1080/59.94p, 720/59.94p, F13 at 1080/50p, 720/50p