The front end to the future of newsrooms Sony’s new flagship ENG camera supports digital fingerprinting for secure end-to-end workflows
E NG cameras are truly the workhorses of modern-day news production. As news workflows embrace state-of-the-art, connected production technology, the new PXW-Z300 has evolved from its successful predecessor, the PXW-Z280, supporting new connectivity, codecs and chain- of-trust authentication. The previous model, the PXW-Z280, is currently a worldwide standard and has been continuously updated throughout its lifespan. Meanwhile, the PXW-Z300 is a new top-of-the-range camera, featuring the company’s EXMOR R® 3-chip 3840x2160 effective pixel sensor design for exceptionally detailed, lifelike images and, in a first for the industry, digital fingerprinting for secure end-to-end workflows. The new model builds on the previous camera’s form factor,
incorporating feedback from the widespread user community. It has retained a familiar control interface for continuity, while incorporating new features like a dedicated AI Processing Unit for AI-assisted autofocus based on anatomical structure. The lens-mounted camera grip has been improved to adjust the balance point, making the device feel lighter to operate. The camera retains a clear and powerful optical system whose high-quality images get the best performance from modern compression technology used in newsgathering. It features a three- ring control system and supports most previous accessories, including the battery. Convenient and connected A brand-new viewfinder features more degrees of movement and is ideal for fast-paced and dynamic shooting, while a side-mounted V-Lock is a convenient mount for accessories like the PDT-FP1 modem and file-upload hub. A USB power connection offers improved sustainability credentials by not needing dedicated power supplies. For live productions, the camera is compatible with S700 remote protocol and can be genlocked for multicamera production. The PXW-Z300 is an example of Sony’s signalled intent to spearhead
the future of news acquisition. And, with its support of digital fingerprinting, the camera provides newsmakers with powerful tools for overcoming fake and manipulated images. This technology can give editors peace of mind and protect freelancers’ reputations while working under high pressure or in dangerous conditions. Social media can deliver unverified, unaccountable material around the world in seconds, while broadcasters must compete for engagement despite the additional responsibility of verifying the authenticity of their content. With CP2A-standard cryptography embedded in the camera’s hardware, any captured video has a unique signature that remains with the footage unless it is altered. Any unauthorised
›› The PXW-Z300 provides a trusted ‘chain of truth’... the front end of a secure end-to-end ecosystem ‹‹
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