The Sony PDW-850 is a professional shoulder-mount camcorder featuring three 2/3-inch Power HAD FX CCD sensors for native Full HD acquisition. Optimized for both ENG and studio production, it delivers a high sensitivity of F12 at 50i and an impressive 62 dB signal-to-noise ratio. This model supports MPEG HD422 at 50 Mbps on Professional Disc media for unmatched storage reliability.
Certified Pre-Owned Equipment and Global Logistics
- Expert Inspection and Warranty : equipment fully serviced by our technical lab to Sony standards | 3-month warranty included
- In Stock : immediate availability for rapid operational deployment, no waiting period
- Trade-in and Financing : trade in your legacy equipment (cameras, lenses, tripods...) to offset your capital investment
- Secure International Shipping : optimized logistics and customs-compliant documentation to meet your global production schedules
Kit Contents :
- Sony PDW-850 camcorder (body only)
Sony PDW-850 Highlights
- Three 2/3-inch Power HAD FX CCD sensors : native 1920x1080 acquisition without interpolation for superior color fidelity
- MPEG HD422 Codec : broadcast-standard 50 Mbps 4:2:2 10-bit workflow
- High native sensitivity : F12 at 50i for professional low-light performance
- Complete studio connectivity : 50-pin interface compatible with CA-FB70 fiber and CA-TX70 digital triax adapters
- Integrated metadata management : built-in GPS and support for production planning metadata
- CBK-WA100 wireless adapter compatibility : proxy recording and remote file transfer via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, and LTE
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Optical Performance
- Sensor type : 3 CCD Power HAD FX 2/3-inch
- Native resolution : 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Sensitivity : F12 at 50i
- Signal-to-noise ratio : 62 dB
- Lens mount : standard 2/3-inch B4 mount
- ND filters : clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Video Flux and Signals
- Recording formats : MPEG HD422, MPEG HD420, MPEG IMX, DVCAM
- Color sampling : 4:2:2
- Bitrate : 50 Mbps
- Recording media : Professional Disc PFD50DLA and PFD23A
- Advanced features : vertical and horizontal ALAC, 4x digital extender
Connectors and Network
- Video inputs : HD-SDI, SD-SDI, composite pool feed, HD-Y
- Studio interface : 50-pin
- Data management : USB port for wireless adapter and external storage
- Network protocols : Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, LTE via external adapter
- GPS : module integrated into the handle
Physical Specifications
- Net weight : 9.26 lbs (body only)
- Monitoring : 3-inch color LCD, 960 x 540 effective pixels
- Power outputs : 1 x 4-pin DC out, 1 x D-Tap 50W out
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept trade-ins for older equipment?
Absolutely. We actively purchase and accept trade-ins for complete broadcast inventories (cameras, lenses, tripods) and other professional equipment, whether new or pre-owned.
Does the ALAC function correct all chromatic aberrations?
ALAC compensates for lateral chromatic aberration on both vertical and horizontal axes, but cannot fully eliminate longitudinal chromatic aberration.