Sony PMW-PZ1 SxS Memory Player

The PMW-PZ1 is a compact 4K SxS memory player from Sony that delivers direct playback of 4K XAVC Intra and HD media from SxS memory cards or USB 3.0 external storage. It includes a built-in front LCD color monitor for on-device review, a single SxS memory card slot (ExpressCard/34), and a USB 3.0 interface to copy clips from SxS cards to external storage, enabling efficient on-set or post workflows. It supports multi-format playback including XAVC 4K/HD and MPEG HD422, with 4K frame rates up to 59.94p and 50p, plus 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p and 24p, as well as QFHD/HD playback. Its power draw runs around 30 W during XAVC 4K Intra 60p playback, and the PMW-PZ1 is positioned as a compact, cost-conscious solution for 4K production and post workflows.