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Overview
Expand your creative horizons with the HDC‑3500R, offering smooth handling and precise shooting for simultaneous HDR and SDR production. The HDC-3500R also features Extended Dynamic Range* and Multi Sensitivity Mode* for flexible operation in challenging lighting conditions. This 2/3‑type 4K 3‑CMOS image sensor portable system camera delivers 4K output** with outstanding image quality and an impressive S/N ratio. It also supports wireless operation, with a choice of optional outside panels for added versatility.
* Availability: planned via software update in December 2026 or later. Feature name subject to change.
** Optional software or hardware is required.
* Availability: planned via software update in December 2026 or later. Feature name subject to change.
** Optional software or hardware is required.
Features
Imaging Power Unleashed
The high-performance 2/3-type 4K 3-CMOS image sensor at the heart of the HDC-3500R achieves extremely high sensitivity with an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of -64 dB. Sony’s class-leading Global Shutter Technology eliminates rolling shutter distortion and the risk of banding under artificial light, allowing the HDC-3500R to capture stable, precise 4K (UHD) images even with fast-moving objects.
Extended Dynamic Range and Multi Sensitivity Mode
Wider dynamic range captures reduce highlight clipping, delivering richer detail and improved expression in high contrast scenes such as music concerts and outdoor sports. The Multi Sensitivity Mode additionally enables switching between multiple predefined sensitivity profiles while maintaining a high S/N ratio, ensuring consistent image quality as lighting conditions change.
Wide Colour Space
The HDC-3500R supports wide colour spaces including ITU-R BT.2020, S-Gamut3, and S-Gamut3.Cine, as well as SG3 (LIVE GRADE) and SG3.Cine (LIVE GRADE), for HDR and cinematic workflows.
HD 4x HFR Capability
When used with HDCU-3000 Series, the HDC-3500R supports HD 4x*. For live sports, HD HFR delivers smooth slow motion that reveals every critical moment.
* Optional software or hardware is required.
* Optional software or hardware is required.
Video Trunk
Simplifies system design by reducing cabling while enabling flexible integration of HD HDR or dual interlaced signals—supporting efficient and future‑ready production workflows.
Multiple Prompter Line
The Multiple Prompter Line provides dedicated SDI return paths between the camera and CCU for teleprompter feeds, floor‑monitor signals, or AR/virtual‑studio graphics over existing cabling. The flexible configuration ensures stable, low‑latency delivery for live and studio productions.
Network Trunk
The HDC-3500R features high-speed data transmission with Network Trunk (via LAN port), supporting up to 1 Gbps even during 4K/HD shooting, offering practical and stable data transport for connected production workflows.
Rich Focus Assist
The Viewfinder Detail function adds dedicated image-enhancing edge signals directly to the viewfinder, helping the operator to focus quickly and precisely in any shooting situation. It’s complemented by a Focus Assist Indicator and advanced Focus Position Meter function. A Dynamic Contrast setting can also enhance the visibility of subjects in low-light areas on the VF, making framing and focusing easier in dark situations.
3D LUT Control
When used with the HDCU-3500 series and the optional HKCU-LUT35, the HDC-3500R provides 3D LUT functionality to streamline colour management across the camera system. LUTs can be recalled with scene files.
Pre-installed VF Slide
With the pre-installed viewfinder slide mechanism, camera operators can improve shooting comfort by minimising their body movements during panning. This feature is especially useful in cramped spaces like tracked dollys, stadium platforms, and scaffolding, where limited mobility can hinder the desired shots. The pre-installed slide mechanism enhances shooting flexibility and usability, with a smoothly-sliding viewfinder that can be moved closer to the axis of tripod rotation to reduce changes in the viewing angle.
Unified Intercom Panel
The integrated design of the intercom panel boasts controllable PGM3, TRACKER VR, and earphone MIC across all models, ensuring a consistent layout for customers worldwide. The controllable settings include PROD/ENG/OFF, while TRACKER and PGM3 can be easily assigned to different functions.
IP Remote Production
Adding the optional HDCE-TX50/TX30 IP camera extension adaptor allows the HDC-3500R to output ST 2110 signals* directly without requiring a separate CCU (Camera Control Unit), simplifying connection to IP-based remote production systems and supporting visually lossless JPEG XS capability*.
* Optional software or hardware is required.
* Optional software or hardware is required.
Simultaneous HDR and SDR Production
The HDC-3500R can capture High Dynamic Range images, supporting Sony’s SR Live workflow for simultaneous HDR/SDR production with reduced inventory requirements.
This product contains pre-installed software and requires the purchase of license keys to activate some functions.
This product contains pre-installed software and requires the purchase of license keys to activate some functions.