Any pmw 320 owners here?

Luc De Wandel · May 31st, 2011, 03:26 PM

Hi Gary, thanks for the BBC report. Always interesting literature. Although I think the author of this report made a typo when he wrote this: "It records full 1920x1080 images with 4:2:2 colour sub-sampling at 35Mb/s (MPEG-2)". The 320 records in 4:2:0 unless one hooks a Nanoflash or Aja Ki Pro to the HD-SDI out. Then that external recorder can record in 4:2:2.
I'll have my 320 shortly, so I'll post here as soon as I have done some testing. Meanwhile I borrowed someone's PMW500 and that will keep me busy for a while... Just hope I don't get too fond of it, because I cannot afford this beautiful beast.

Gary Nattrass · May 31st, 2011, 04:06 PM

Yes Luc I spotted that too and it is 4.2.0 as far I as know.

I had a look at the 500 at BVE this year and I feel that some of the switches on the pro sony camera's are getting rather small and prosumer for my liking.

P2 convert here and may never buy sony again as the 371 and the 3700 or 3100 do most of what I need and they are all BBC approved.

Luc De Wandel · May 31st, 2011, 11:52 PM

You have a point about the switches, Gary. Much smaller than on the optical disk camera's and the general feel is also less sturdy.

Buba Kastorski · June 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM

To all owners of pmw 320;
guys, can I get a user manual somewhere on the web?
many thanks!

Luc De Wandel · June 8th, 2011, 04:09 PM

Yep, here: Sony : PMW-320L (PMW320L) : Download Manual : United Kingdom

Simon Glidewell · June 22nd, 2011, 03:39 PM

I've got a PMW 320K; it's a terrific camera and shoots very crisp pictures. It performed faultlessly for three weeks in the south of France (just finished our drama shoot) under harsh conditions. Very user friendly and nicely designed with a good HD stock lens (with manual and auto capability); accepts class 10 SD cards which we used, although over and under cranking with these is not recommended. The attached picture shows the camera on location at Saut du Moine during the shooting of "The Scenic Route" ghost film a week or so ago. I give the camera 10/10.

Cheers
Simon

May 31st, 2011, 03:26 PM	#16
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? Hi Gary, thanks for the BBC report. Always interesting literature. Although I think the author of this report made a typo when he wrote this: "It records full 1920x1080 images with 4:2:2 colour sub-sampling at 35Mb/s (MPEG-2)". The 320 records in 4:2:0 unless one hooks a Nanoflash or Aja Ki Pro to the HD-SDI out. Then that external recorder can record in 4:2:2. I'll have my 320 shortly, so I'll post here as soon as I have done some testing. Meanwhile I borrowed someone's PMW500 and that will keep me busy for a while... Just hope I don't get too fond of it, because I cannot afford this beautiful beast.

May 31st, 2011, 04:06 PM	#17
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? Yes Luc I spotted that too and it is 4.2.0 as far I as know. I had a look at the 500 at BVE this year and I feel that some of the switches on the pro sony camera's are getting rather small and prosumer for my liking. P2 convert here and may never buy sony again as the 371 and the 3700 or 3100 do most of what I need and they are all BBC approved. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

May 31st, 2011, 11:52 PM	#18
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? You have a point about the switches, Gary. Much smaller than on the optical disk camera's and the general feel is also less sturdy.

June 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM	#19
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? To all owners of pmw 320; guys, can I get a user manual somewhere on the web? many thanks! __________________ I love this place!

June 8th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#20
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? Yep, here: Sony : PMW-320L (PMW320L) : Download Manual : United Kingdom

June 22nd, 2011, 03:39 PM	#21
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	Re: Any pmw 320 owners here? I've got a PMW 320K; it's a terrific camera and shoots very crisp pictures. It performed faultlessly for three weeks in the south of France (just finished our drama shoot) under harsh conditions. Very user friendly and nicely designed with a good HD stock lens (with manual and auto capability); accepts class 10 SD cards which we used, although over and under cranking with these is not recommended. The attached picture shows the camera on location at Saut du Moine during the shooting of "The Scenic Route" ghost film a week or so ago. I give the camera 10/10. Cheers Simon Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.theholidaymoviecompany.com