A detailed workflow guide for Sony PMW-EX1/EX3 XDCAM EX camcorders covering performance, file structure, metadata, recording modes and NLE integration.
The guide introduces the XDCAM EX series camcorders (PMW-EX1/EX3), describing their 1/2‑inch Exmor CMOS sensor, SxS PRO storage, multiple interfaces and frame‑rate options. It explains the folder and file structure, metadata fields and recording modes used by the devices.
It then provides step‑by‑step workflows for using Clip Browser software and popular non‑linear editing applications such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Vegas Pro and Edius Pro, as well as instructions for connecting the camcorder to a computer via ExpressCard, USB 2.0, i.LINK or SDI. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Storage Card Interface | PCI‑e SxS PRO, up to 800 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recording Time | ≈280 minutes on two 32 GB SxS PRO cards (SP mode) |
| Video Output Interface | SDI (HD‑SDI) plus i.LINK (HDV) and mini‑D analog |
The camcorder has two SxS PRO storage card slots on its side.
It records video and audio into MP4 container files.
By inserting it into the computer’s built‑in ExpressCard slot.