Sony has introduced its new HDC-P50A multi-purpose camera that supports SMPTE ST 2110 IP Transmission. The HDC-P50A is compact and lightweight and it features a 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K image sensor with a global shutter.
The HDC-P50A is equipped with the same 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K image sensor and prism as the Sony HDC-3500 and HDC-5500 cameras, and it is claimed to deliver the same color reproduction performance which makes it easier to integrate into existing systems.
With its compact and lightweight design, it can be utilized in various scenarios such as shooting in hard-to-reach locations, aerial shots from helicopters, and capturing content with cranes or wire cams.
This camera inherits the features and performance of the Sony HDC-P50, with the addition of SDI outputs on the camera body. It also supports IP transmission using SMPTE ST 2110, which is becoming more widely adopted in the broadcasting and live production industry.
The HDC-P50A can be connected to a camera control unit, giving it more versatility when shooting environments where the camera is a long way from the control room.
It is also available with an optional variable ND filter unit (HKC-VND50). Dual optical filter wheels for Neutral Density (ND) and Colour Correction (CC) open up even wider creative possibilities, with the ability to control both filters from a remote control panel or master setup unit. Since the variable electronic ND filter can be adjusted seamlessly during operation, the HDC-P50A is ideal for integration with crane mounted or spidercam systems, allowing control over exposure without affecting depth of field as the camera moves in changing lighting conditions, such as at a sports stadium.
With its built-in IP transmission features, the HDC-P50A can be connected to the camera control network adapter CNA-2 to enable centralized monitoring and remote operations.
With the optional license HZC-SFP5A, the HDC-P50A can directly output in IP using SMPTE ST 2110. This enables standalone camera compatibility with AMWA NMOS (Networked Media Open Specifications). It allows for direct IP output without the need for additional hardware and supports IP Tally, making it suitable as a compact camera in IP based studios. Additionally, by connecting to the IP camera extension adapter HDCE-TX50 or the camera control units HDCU-5000 and HDCU-5500, the camera delivers IP input/output and high frame rate output.
This camera is also compatible with the camera control units HDCU-5000 and HDCU-5500, as well as the IP camera extension adapter HDCE-TX50. The camera control units and IP extension adapter allow for long-distance connections of up to 10km using single-mode fibre. This makes it possible to utilize them in shooting locations that are far away from the relay vehicle system, for example in golf broadcasts. When connected to the camera control unit, it enables slow-motion shooting at up to 4 times the speed in 4K and up to 8 times the speed in HD.
The HDC-P50A will be on display Sept. 13-16 in Sony’s booth at the International Broadcasting Convention’s IBC2024, in Amsterdam.
