The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony PMW-300K video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony PMW-300K is a great companion to have.
For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.40 x 4.80 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the PMW-300K is an easy recommendation for this.
The Sony PMW-300K has a sensor size of 6.40 x 4.80 mm (mm) which is crucial for capturing as much light information as possible when taking photographs of the cosmos. The ability to shoot and store images as RAW files and not just JPEG is important for this kind of photography. This model delivers on that!
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony PMW-300K comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.40 x 4.80 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony PMW-300K has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.
When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the PMW-300K is a safe bet.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camcorder Type | Shoulder camcorder |
Camera Type | Camcorder |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.9-16 |
Minimum Illumination | 0.02 lx |
White Balance | Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Light Exposure | |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/32 - 1/2,000 s |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2,000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/32 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick, SD, SxS-1, SxS Pro, XDQ |
Capture Modes | HQ, SP |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 |
Speakers | 1 |
Supported Video Modes | 1080i |
Video Formats Supported | AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 720 x 486, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | LPCM |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Headphone Output Type | 3.5 |
Headphone Outputs | 1 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Wind Filter | Yes |
XLR In | Yes |
Lens System | |
Filter Size | 77 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 31.4 - 439 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5.8 - 81.2 mm |
Interchangeable Lens | Yes |
Interchangeable Lens Present | 1 |
Lens Mount Interface | Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 439 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.9 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 31.4 mm |
Optical Zoom | 14 x |
Storage | |
Camcorder Tape Type | XDCAM |
Compatible Memory Cards | SxS |
Disc Types Supported | N |
ExpressCard Slot | Yes |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.40 x 4.80 mm |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/2 " |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Other Features | |
Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) Out | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI Connector Type | A |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 2 |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB Connector Type | A, Mini-USB |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Networking | |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Packaging Content | |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Hand Strap | Yes |
Shoulder Strap | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 384 mm |
Height | 239 mm |
Weight | 3900 g |
Width | 275 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |