The PXW-X500 has three 2/3-inch type Full HD CCD sensors, offering a high sensitivity and low noise image. The camcorder gives broadcasters a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to shoot in a wide variety of HD and SD formats, including XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG SStP 422 Lite (HDCAM SR), MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420, as well as MPEG IMX and DVCAM. Options allow the camcorder to record directly in Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes, offering direct compatibility with NLEs. The camcorder also has a host of leading professional features, such as Slow & Quick Motion up to 30 fps for MPEG HD 422 (as standard) and up to 120 fps for XAVC (as an option), wireless operation, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, Digital Extender, variable ND filter control, HyperGamma, and many more. A wide range of connectors, including 3G/HD/SD-SDI, HDMI and USB, increase the flexibility further. Note: pricing is for camera body only (no viewfinder, mic, lens, nor wireless receiver).Features:Records a wide variety of HD and SD formats, including XAVC XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG SStP 422 Lite (HDCAM SR), MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420, as well as MPEG IMX and DVCAM.Direct compatibility with NLEs: The Avid DNxHD® codec option (PXWK-502) and the Apple ProRes 422 codec option (PXWK-501) will enable the camcorder to record these formats directly to SxS cards. These options will be available in Feb 2015.Slow & Quick Motion options: Up to 30 fps for MPEG HD 422 (as standard) and up to 120 fps for XAVC (as an option).Professional features: Includes wireless operation, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, Digital Extender, variable ND filter control, HyperGamma, and more.