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Get To Know 4K

4K is the revolutionary standard for higher image definition, detailed precision and overall better depth and colour. Sony encapsulates the essence of 4K with comprehensive movie recording features. Record 4K movies up to 100 Mbps with full pixel readout without pixel binning. It’s time to embrace a videography experience like never before.

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Record up to 100 Mbps

Four Times The Number Of Pixels

Standard HD has a 1080p x 720p resolution while 4K renders approximately four times higher image definition. 4K videos produce finer details, greater texture, and footage clarity on a whole new level.

4K Ultra HD

There are two types of 4K formats – Quad Full HD (QFHD) for broadcasting and 4K2K for cinema. Sony DI products utilise QFHD for its recording at a resolution format of 3840p x 2160p.

There is a wide range of memory cards available in the market for all your recording needs. The memory card requirements for 4K recording include Class 10, UHS 1 for XAVC S 60 Mbps recording and UHS 3 for XAVC S 100 Mbps recording.

Recommended SDXC Memory Cards
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*1

Record up to 60 Mbps

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SDXC Memory Card Class 10 & higher
UHS 1

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UHS 1
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Record up to 100 Mbps

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SDXC Memory Card Class 10 & higher
UHS 3

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UHS 3
*1 Memory cards that fulfill all of the following conditions:
  • – Capacity of 64 GB or more.
  • – SD Speed Class 10, or UHS Speed Class 1 or faster. When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class 3 is required.

After capturing your 4K footage, there are different post-shooting processes that you can consider. These include a range of software editing programs, accessories and playback methods to help make your experience a simple and enjoyable one.

Software Recommendation
Playback Guide

There are various output methods for transferring your 4K footage to view on a 4K TV. Please see below for a comprehensive guide:

Input Output
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HDMI 2.0

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External Hard Disk External Hard Disk

3.0 USB Cable

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USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive3.0 or higher NTFS or exFAT file system

Direct Input

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PC/Laptop

Windows or Mac CPU : i5 or higher

(Haswell or later version)

HDMI 2.0

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Mobile/Tablet Mobile/TabletXperia™ Z2 and newer models
Playback XAVC S video up to 60 Mbps

MHL Cable

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