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

White

Camera

Minimum illumination

1.7 lx

Lens 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

4.5

Minimum aperture number

2.8

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

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code

85258900