Introduction

Remotely capture broadcast quality 4K images with smooth, silent PTZ and excellent low-light sensitivity

The BRC-X1000 is Sony's first 4K remote camera, combining uncompromising broadcast picture quality and smooth, silent PTZ operation with the flexibility of 3G-SDI and HDMI connections.

Designed for remote operation, this compact but powerful robotic camera is an ideal complement to other broadcast cameras for capturing images in hard-to-reach or unobtrusive positions. It's equally at home in TV newsrooms, remote studios and on-air suites, auditoriums, houses of worship, courtrooms or sports stadiums. It's also particularly suited to efficient multi-camera set-ups, under the control of a single operator.

The 1-inch type Exmor R CMOS image sensor captures detail-packed 4K footage at 30p with four times the pixel count of Full HD, and excellent low-light sensitivity. The large image sensor also allows the creation of beautiful 'bokeh' effects with a shallow depth of field to suit any artistic intention.

Speedy, near-silent PTZ operation with 12x optical zoom accommodates wide-angle scenes and tightly framed close-ups, with Clear Image Zoom 18x (4K), 24x(HD) extending this range even further without visible loss of resolution. Broadcast-friendly features include dual tally lamps for on-air operation, while operational flexibility is enhanced with options for ceiling, table top or tripod mounting.

There’s also a broad range of video interfacing and remote control possibilities - plus support for PoE+ and genlock - for smooth integration into any broadcast, professional or corporate AV environment.

Performance

Type

IP security camera

Placement supported

Indoor

Connectivity technology

Wired

PTZ control

Y

Day/night mode

Y

Antenna gain level (max)

33 dBi

Light exposure modes

Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE

Design

Form factor

Dome

Product colour

Black

Camera

Minimum illumination

1.7 lx

Viewing angle, horizontal

64.6°

Tilt angle range

-30 - 90°

Tilt speed

60 °/sec

Pan range

-170 - 170°

Pan speed

60 °/sec

White balance

Auto, Indoor, Manual, Outdoor

Camera shutter speed

1/10000s - 1/8 (59.94/29.97); 1/10000s - 1/6 (50/25/23.98)

Image sensor

Number of sensors

1

Optical sensor size

25.4 / 0 mm (1 / 0")

Sensor type

CMOS

Lens system

Zoom capability

Y

Optical zoom

12x

Number of lenses

1

Auto focus

Y

Maximum aperture number

2.8

Minimum aperture number

4.5

Focal length range

9.3 - 111.6 mm

Video

Total megapixels

20.4 MP

Supported video modes

720p,1080i,1080p,2160p

Gain control type

Auto/Manual

Number of TV lines

1800

Network

Ethernet LAN

Y

Wi-Fi

N

Bluetooth

N

Storage

Built-in HDD

N

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack

Y

Interface

RJ-45

Power

Power source type

DC, PoE

Power consumption (max)

21.5 W

Power consumption (Power over Ethernet (PoE))

25.5 W

DC output voltage

12

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 °C

Weight & dimensions

Width

198 mm

Depth

238 mm

Weight

4.3 kg

Packaging content

Number of cameras

1

AC adapter included

Y