Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM (Used Fresh)

The Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM is a compact, palm-sized professional camcorder highly favored for broadcast news, corporate video production, live events, and run-and-gun documentary shooting. It packs broadcast-grade imaging and robust connectivity into a lightweight, highly mobile body. Core Features & Capabilities Advanced Autofocus Performance The Fast Hybrid AF system uses 273 phase-detection points to ensure incredibly fast, sticky focusing. This is highly beneficial when tracking moving subjects in sharp 4K resolution where manual focus mistakes are easy to spot. Operators can adjust the AF Drive Speed and Subject Tracking Sensitivity directly in the menu to suit the pacing of the shoot. Broadcast-Grade Codecs & Workflows Unlike consumer handycams, the PXW-Z90 fits seamlessly into professional broadcast workflows: XAVC Long GOP: Captures 4K QFHD (3840 times 2160) up to 30p at 100 Mbps or 60 Mbps in 4:2:0 8-bit. Full HD 10-bit: Records 1080p up to 60p at 50 Mbps in XAVC Long 4:2:2 10-bit, providing excellent color depth for broadcast grading and green screen keying. MPEG-2 HD: Legacy broadcast format support (requires an optional license key). Instant HDR & Log Gammas The Z90 features an Instant HDR Workflow using Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This allows creators to shoot and quickly deliver high-fidelity HDR content without spending hours in color grading software. For traditional post-production workflows, it fully supports S-Log2 and S-Log3 curves to capture maximum dynamic range from highlights to shadows. Dynamic Frame Rates & Slow Motion Slow & Quick (S&Q) Motion: Smoothly record Full HD up to 120 fps continuous. Super Slow Motion: Can shoot short bursts at 240, 480, and up to 960 fps (NTSC) / 1000 fps (PAL) at reduced resolutions for extreme high-speed analysis. Use Cases Broadcast news: Compact yet professional with SDI output. Corporate events: Reliable autofocus and HDR for presentations. Documentary filmmaking: Lightweight, versatile, and field-ready. Live streaming: Direct streaming to platforms via Wi-Fi. Specifications Sensor: 1.0-inch Exmor RS CMOS Effective Resolution: 14.2 MP Lens: ZEISS 12x Optical Zoom (29–348 mm equivalent) Video Formats: UHD 4K and Full HD Recording Media: Dual SDXC/SDHC card slots Display: 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen Viewfinder: 0.39-inch OLED EVF Audio: Dual XLR 3.5 mm microphone input Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB Wireless: Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), NFC Weight: Approximately 1.39 kg with handle, battery, and accessories Professional Audio & Connectivity The camcorder features a detachable top handle containing dual professional XLR inputs for high-quality audio capture from external shotguns or wireless receiver systems (like the Sony UWP-D series). It also has dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz) built-in, enabling direct network streaming (RTMP/RTMPS protocols) for live events or uploading proxy files straight to the cloud via Sony’s XDCAM air workflow. Note on Model Variants: The base model name is the PXW-Z90, but regional variations or specific distribution packaging often append a letter, most commonly listed as the PXW-Z90V in North American and global retail listings. Structurally and functionally, they are the exact same camcorder. Category: Used Products