Sony PXW-Z300 XDCAM 4K/60p Camcorder

Sony PXW-Z300 XDCAM 4K/60p Camcorder

The PXW-Z300 showcases advanced Sony digital imaging technologies, including three 1/2-type 4K Exmor R CMOS image sensors with the power-packed BIONZ XR image processing engine, and the AI Processing Unit that enhances high-performance shooting at 4K60p with Subject Recognition AF.

You’re in control with pro-friendly functions like three independent rings for adjusting focus, zoom and iris, plus the Flexible LCD Arm that supports any shooting style. Smooth, intuitive operability is further enhanced by the Side V-Mount for quick and easy attachment of accessories.

BIONZ XR image processing engine
Working in real time, the latest generation BIONZ XR image processing engine realises the full performance of the three 1/2-type 4K Exmor R CMOS image sensors. Full-pixel readout enables extremely high quality 4K60p video images, faithfully capturing the subtlest details and textures in the scene.

Advanced AI Processing Unit for AF
The dedicated AI Processing Unit enables accurate recognition of human subjects based on their anatomical structure, posture and other information. It can recognise subjects even when they’re facing away from the camera, or when their face is not visible such as when wearing a mask. It can even reliably recognise people that appear small due to their distance from the camera, and in situations where their face is angled to the camera, in shade or backlit. Moreover, the PXW-Z300 can automatically adjust composition to keep human subjects in the centre of the frame. An evolved ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function helps ensure natural looking white balance.

3x 1/2-type back-illuminated 4K Exmor R CMOS image sensors
Designed for news and production, the three 1/2-type Exmor R CMOS image sensors capture exceptionally detailed, lifelike images with a deep depth of field and a resolution of 3840 x 2160 (H x V) effective pixels. A high sensitivity of F12 is complemented by exceptional colour reproduction and wide dynamic range with very low noise for superb footage, whether you’re shooting in 4K or Full HD.

17x optical zoom gives wide shooting range
Capture everything from wide angle interviews in tight spaces to detail-packed telephoto close-ups. The 17x optical zoom lens delivers a wide focal length range of 30.3-515 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent) with a constant maximum aperture of F1.9 throughout the zoom range. The digital extender* increases maximum magnification up to 4x in HD while maintaining close to original image quality.

*2x, 3x, or 4x magnification in HD . 1.5x only in 4K.

Flexible LCD Arm adapts to any situation
The Flexible LCD Arm allows flexible adjustment of viewing angles while shooting. It can be positioned toward the front of the lens for easy viewing with the camera on a shoulder, or aligned with the optical axis of the lens to accommodate a variety of shooting styles.

Stable handheld shooting
Optical image stabilisation that’s built into the camera body minimises image blur caused by camera shake during handheld shooting. Positioning the LCD monitor toward the front of the lens and holding the camera in place against your chest or shoulder enables even more stable shooting with maximised mobility while walking.

High-brightness LCD monitor is visible in bright surroundings
The 3.5-type LCD monitor with Mini LED backlight with approximately 2.76 million pixels allows confident focusing and shot confirmation, even in bright surroundings with strong ambient lighting.

Electronic Variable ND filter for smooth brightness adjustment
Use the Electronic Variable ND Filter to stay in control of image brightness without having to change camera exposure settings. Set ND mode to VARIABLE and adjust smoothly from 1/4 to 1/128 ND with a simple dial. Or rely on Auto ND to maintain the optimum exposure – useful when moving quickly between indoor and outdoor environments.

Dual memory card slots
Simultaneously record full-resolution video and low-res proxies on two memory cards, or use relay recording for uninterrupted shooting. Dual card slots support both CFexpress Type A and SDXC UHS-II/UHS-I memory cards.

Side V-Mount for easy accessory attachment
The versatile V-mount attachment on the side enables a smooth, integrated shooting setup. It’s easy to attach or detach devices such as the PDT-FP1 Portable Data Transmitter (sold separately), smartphone, mobile battery, audio receiver, or other third-party accessory via a 1/4-type screw adaptor.

Achieve your desired look
Fine-tune your footage by adjusting parameters such as black levels, colour matrices and other settings. S-Cinetone, ITU709, and 709tone looks are available as presets for shooting in SDR (BT.709), plus HLG Live, HLG Mild, and HLG Natural as presets for HDR (HLG), allowing easy colour matching with other Sony cameras. In addition to these built-in looks, you can also import custom 3D LUTs to apply your own unique look, enabling flexible and consistent visual expression across different shooting environments.

Comprehensive connectivity
Generous connectivity options include SDI (12G, 6G, 3G Level A/B, and HD) out, TC in/out (switchable), genlock input and reference out. Interfaces include HDMI Type-A, USB Type-C, LAN, REMOTE and a GRIP connector that enables shoulder-style operation with an optional shoulder adapter and grip remote control. Video output is available simultaneously from both SDI and HDMI. The LAN connector also enables remote control from Sony RCP Series.

4-channel audio recording
Record up to four channels of audio – including shotgun microphones and UWP-Series wireless mics – via XLR inputs and the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe. Levels for each channel can be adjusted automatically, or controlled manually by dedicated dial with no menu diving.

Wireless monitoring and remote control
Built-in 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity allows camera angles to be checked remotely before shooting: then monitor and control the camera from a smartphone or tablet. Just download the free Monitor & Control app to start/stop recording, touch focus, adjust iris, adjust angle of view and more.