New Sony USA press release at DVinfo.net

Chris Forbes · September 18th, 2007, 10:20 AM

New Sony press release today restating the under 8000.00 price point

http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/31586.html

Harry Pallenberg · September 18th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Any footage shown at the event?

Steven Thomas · September 18th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Interesting..
I've heard pricing from $6K USD to $8K USD.
I've also heard $4K euro.

I hope they hit the $6K USD mark since the $8K price point with cards will bring the camera to the 10K mark. For a fixed lens camera, I 'd question this price point.

Chris Hurd · September 18th, 2007, 12:15 PM

About eight minutes of XDCAM EX 1080p video was shown. Projected through Sony's 4K SXRD CineAlta. A lot of material shot in Chicago; looked great.

Jiri Bakala · September 18th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Thomas

Interesting..
I've heard pricing from $6K USD to $8K USD.
I've also heard $4K euro.

I hope they hit the $6K USD mark since the $8K price point with cards will bring the camera to the 10K mark. For a fixed lens camera, I 'd question this price point.

With the currently sagging USD the price is unlikely to be lower than $8k. Maybe just by a couple hundred bucks but I doubt it would be initially anywhere near $6k US. The price is reasonable for what it is, IMO. This camera even with its fixed lens is likely going to be a head and shoulder above the others here (Z1, ProHD, HVX). To be seen... and tested, that is. :-)

Brian Standing · September 18th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Again, that phrase, "XDCAM EX series."

If the PMW-EX1 is the first of the series, like the Z1 was the first of Sony's 3-chip HDV series, then I'm really looking forward to the "V1" of the XDCAM EX line. Especially since I am coming to the regrettable conclusion that the PMW-EX1 will be out of my price range.

I'm hoping for a smaller, lighter, cheaper XDCAM camera (maybe with the new 1/3" CMOS chips used in Sony's new HDV cameras) with HDMI. Price it under $5000?

Maybe a hard-disk optional accessory to allow for extended shooting without swapping out flash cards?

Tim Polster · September 18th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Actually, I would like to see a camera like the EX but in a shoulder mount with a longer lens.

A decent 20x fixed lens on a big body with more card slots would be great.

Maybe for $11,000 or $12,000.

I can't afford a $30,000 HD lens & the larger XDCAMs but I often like a longer zoom and larger bodies.

Glenn Chan · September 18th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Sony hit IBC full force on Thursday with the announcement that the Sony XDCAM EX camcorder, which can record on solid-state media like the PCExpress card will be available in November and will cost less than $7,000 including two 8 GB PCExpress cards.

http://www.sportsvideo.org/portal/ar...cle_7288.shtml

As a friend of mine points out:

Quote:

Hey guys, if you're worried about the price being 8K, maybe you should read this statement regarding the list price of the new cam

Jeroen Wolf · September 19th, 2007, 01:34 AM

I attended IBC and the Sony guy literally said 6500 euro's. With the PD-150 and the Z1 the pricetag translated directly to US dollars. That's why I always buy my gear in the States :)
So if this trend continues, the EX should be close to $6500
Having said that, this camera is a 'universal' model ie 50i/60i, 24/25P so Sony may try to protect their European market by keeping price differences throughout the world to a minimum.

Jeroen Wolf · September 19th, 2007, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Thomas

Interesting..
I've heard pricing from $6K USD to $8K USD.
I've also heard $4K euro.

I hope they hit the $6K USD mark since the $8K price point with cards will bring the camera to the 10K mark. For a fixed lens camera, I 'd question this price point.

The camera ships with two 8 GB cards.

September 18th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
Chris Forbes Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Ut Posts: 155	New Sony USA press release New Sony press release today restating the under 8000.00 price point http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/31586.html

September 18th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	About eight minutes of XDCAM EX 1080p video was shown. Projected through Sony's 4K SXRD CineAlta. A lot of material shot in Chicago; looked great. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 18th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#6
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Again, that phrase, "XDCAM EX series." If the PMW-EX1 is the first of the series, like the Z1 was the first of Sony's 3-chip HDV series, then I'm really looking forward to the "V1" of the XDCAM EX line. Especially since I am coming to the regrettable conclusion that the PMW-EX1 will be out of my price range. I'm hoping for a smaller, lighter, cheaper XDCAM camera (maybe with the new 1/3" CMOS chips used in Sony's new HDV cameras) with HDMI. Price it under $5000? Maybe a hard-disk optional accessory to allow for extended shooting without swapping out flash cards? __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

September 18th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#2
Harry Pallenberg Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 122	Any footage shown at the event?

September 18th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#3
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Interesting.. I've heard pricing from $6K USD to $8K USD. I've also heard $4K euro. I hope they hit the $6K USD mark since the $8K price point with cards will bring the camera to the 10K mark. For a fixed lens camera, I 'd question this price point.

September 18th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#7
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Actually, I would like to see a camera like the EX but in a shoulder mount with a longer lens. A decent 20x fixed lens on a big body with more card slots would be great. Maybe for $11,000 or $12,000. I can't afford a $30,000 HD lens & the larger XDCAMs but I often like a longer zoom and larger bodies.

September 19th, 2007, 01:34 AM	#9
Jeroen Wolf Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 355	I attended IBC and the Sony guy literally said 6500 euro's. With the PD-150 and the Z1 the pricetag translated directly to US dollars. That's why I always buy my gear in the States :) So if this trend continues, the EX should be close to $6500 Having said that, this camera is a 'universal' model ie 50i/60i, 24/25P so Sony may try to protect their European market by keeping price differences throughout the world to a minimum.