[Michael Palmer]

If you ever need more than one EX1r on a shoot and want matching timecode then currently you would need to try and set (at the same instance) the clocks to the exact same time, other wise you need the EX3. However if you have 2 Nano’s on each of these EX1r’s I believe the Nano can be given timecode from an external device like the lockit box so SDI really isn’t a problem to lose.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I still had the page up and was able to copy this from it.

Sony XDCAM HD Camcorder
PMW-EX1R

XDCAM EX PMW-EX1R
XDCAM HD Camcorder
Imager 1/2 Full HD
Lens Full Manual
Recording format 1920×1080 (Full HD)
SD Yes
LCD panel 3.5 inch wide 921,600 pixels
Media SxS (Express card)
Recording time(32GB) 100min
Cache rec Yes
HDMI Yes

Product code :PMWEX1R

Major New Functions

SD Recording

HDMI Output

New View Finder

Cache Rec

One Push Auto Iris

Major Improvements
Camera holding improvement
One push mode change for S&Q
Quicker Start
Switches and Jog Dial improvements
Firmware version up by users
SONY XDCAM HD Camcorder PMW-EX1R
SD recording is supported in addition to the current HD recording.
.avi extension is used for SD files
.avi type2 files is the most acceptable file for major NLE systems
PAL and NTSC switchable
60i, 50i, 30p* and 25p* are supported
4:3 and 16:9 can be switched for recording
–SQ (Squeez) and EC(Edge Crop) mode are selectable
Clip Browser will support SD clips
HD clips and SD clips can be existed in the same SxS media
Only HD clips will be displayed at the HD mode
Only SD clips will be displayed at the SD mode
Both clips will be displayed only “All clip thumbnail” mode
-Playback is not available from this mode
HDMI Output
A standard HDMI connector (TypeA) is provided
Non-compressed video and 2ch audio are output via HDMI connector
“Auto configuration” function is provided
–Automatic detect for monitor type such as HDMI or DVI
Notes
HDMI is not available to use with other outputs
Recorded format HD HDMI SD HDMI Progressive SD HDMI Interlace
1920×1080 60i(50i) 1 920×1080 60i(50i) 720×480(576) 60p(50p) 720×480(576) 60i(50i)
1920×1080 30p(25p) 1920×1080 30psf(25psf) 720×480(576) 60p(50p) 720×480(576) 30psf(25psf)
1920×1080 24p 1920×1080 60i 720×480 60p(pull down) 720×480 60i(pull down)
1280×720 60p(50p) 1280×720 60p(50p) 720×480 60p(50p) 720×480 60i(50i)
1280×720 30p(25p) 1280×720 30p(25p) 720×480 60p(50p) 720×480 30psf(25psf)
1280×720 24p 1280×720 60p(pull down) 720×480 60p(pull down) 720×480 60i(pull down)
720×480(576) 60i(50i) No output No output 720×480(576) 60i(50i)
720×480(576) 30psf(25psf) No output No output 720×480(576) 30psf(25psf)
High resolution View Finder
0.45” 852 (H)x3(RGB) x 480 (V) LCD display
Same LCOS panel as Z7 and Z5 (LCOS:Liquid Crystal On Silicon )
Field sequential method is adopted for LCOS and it realizes higher resolution
The world first professional handy camcorder having this function
Cache rec On/Off set and Cache rec time can be set
Max Cache rec time is 15sec
Cache rec time can be selected by menu
Cache rec mode is indicated by green LED indicator

One push auto iris button is added
Auto Iris is worked during the button is
pushed, when EX1R is working on the
manual iris mode
Same operation style as higher grade
lens.
Improvement the shape of Grip
Better hold by padded palm
Better to fit for hands
Improvement of grip belt
Improved the belt position
Easier adjustment to the hand
One touch operation for Normal and S&Q mode change
–(ex.) 1080/60i <- -> 720/24p with 60p S&Q

EX1 requires Format change and S&Q mode on
(long distance on the menu)

S&Q switch realize one touch operation for S&Q
S&Q preset is available on the menu
Format and Frame rate can be preset for S&Q
S&Q button can change the mode instantly
Blue LED will be lit when S&Q mode
Power switch Improvement
Push and slide for power on
Just slide for power off
Other switches improvements
Add protection guide
Orange colored for easy
understanding of switch position
Jog dial
Adjust the surface position for easier operation
EX1R’s firmware can be version up by users
Downloadable from Sony web site to SxS
If the user failed for version up, EX1R should be
taken to the Sony service center. (charge base)

More new functions and improvements
Smooth Start/Stop for handle zoom
Reverse scan
Additional Accessory Shoe
Audio limiter improvement
1440×1080, 35Mbps recording
ATW Hold
Wider controllable area for color correction
White Balance Preset
Picture quality improvement for Analog composite output
Message for Zebra and Peaking
SP24P clip indicate on Thumbnail mode
2.4:1, 2.35:1 Marker
Additional IR remote control from rear side
All clips copy function for Slot-to-slot copy
OK mark adding on Camera mode
Playback start from Clip information view
More stable position for Stabilizer Smooth start/stop for Handle Zoom
“Zoom Trans” menu is added
Effects for Handle zoom and IR zoom.

Reverse the image upside down and left/Right for DOF adaptor
What is DOF adaptor?
Adaptor to use Cine lens or still camera lens for Video Camera
Picture on the VF and recorded picture will be reversed
Reverse Scan function can normalize the reversed image

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I would rather continue with SDI as HDMI doesn’t support timecode.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

The HPX-500 was a 2/3 SD CCD interpolated into 720, I don’t think this type of marketing is going to ever work again.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

I guess you haven’t read my first post on how impressed I was working with all of these tools. I don’t think you could create this look without these extra tools added to the EX3 and if I didn’t post the link to the video then it would be pointless. Not rude at all Ron, I believe in first hand information and seeing it.
So much of this forum is teaching those that can’t read a manual, I like to offer an example of what’s possible. Sorry if you are offended by my original post.

Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

You really need to pick just one NLE to work with. I suggest the CS4, the original raw files work with CS4 and there is no rewrapping. The older FCP will not work as the codec support started with 6.02.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

If you recorded with HQ then firewire won’t work, If you recorded SP (HDV) then you can enable the Ilink or firewire to transport the files

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

“Nano works great but, is way overpriced.”

When you stop and consider what the Nano delivers then no, I would disagree and it is not overpriced.

The Nano is more than just an acquisition recorder, that by the way creates the highest Mpeg bit rates possible and separating it from this FS-H200 by miles. The Nano can also record and monitor using HDMI, it now has the ability to create DVD and Blue Ray ready files and it does all of this with affordable and reliable Compact Flash media.

If you want a professional HD-SDI recorder then the Nano Flash is the right tool.

Buy the Nano Dano

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

The Nano Flash is in a league by it self, with an unbelievable small size and its ability to record virtually uncompressed HD levels is far and away the best choice for a digital solid state High Def recorder.

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Michael Palmer

[Michael Palmer]

Make sure you don’t have the FULL AUTO button pressed.

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Michael Palmer