Sony is adding a new level of affordable wireless connectivity to its line of professional  camcorders. The new wireless adapter, model CBK-WA100, is designed to significantly  accelerate the News and Production workflows by enabling easy transmission of  content over a wireless network significantly accelerating the ENG workflow. The  CBK-WA100 adapter connects directly to a camera and allows XAVC proxy  files to be created and then saved  on an SD card  in the adapter.  The CBK-WA100 is then  able to upload the proxy content and the original high-resolution content via 3G/4G/LTE/Wi-Fi* to a broadcast  station, on premise server or to a cloud environment.

By supporting Wi-Fi connectivity, the CBK-WA100 allows tablets or smartphones to  interact with it and control it via Sony’s Content Browser Mobile application. This connectivity for XDCAM camcorders allows  users on their mobile device to remotely control the camera, logging metadata  on set and reviewing content without having to connect a monitor to the camcorder.  The ability to log metadata increases  workflow by facilitating auto ingest at broadcast stations and can also provide  an easy search and preview of related content such as shooting date, time,  place or notes.

“Wireless connectivity is critical for  streamlined production between the field and studio,” said Fabien Pisano, Strategic Marketing Manager, Sony Professional Solutions, Sony Europe. “Also, mobile  devices such as smartphones and tablets are commonly used in every professional  application, including ENG and EFP. Combining these two capabilities result in  a new workflow for the future.” The adapter is  compatible with Sony’s full line of XDCAM Memory camcorders and field gear; such as PMW-500/400/300/200/150/160/50 models.   It also works with products that have an  HD-SDI output such as the PDW-F800/700/680 and XDCAM EX models.  For Sony’s new PMW-400 shoulder-mount  camcorder, a special version (model CBK-WA101) is exclusively available which  enables a one-action attachment/detachment of the adapter.

For production, the modern workflow enables transmitting dailies from a field location,  monitoring recorded images quickly on-site, remotely sharing edited work on a cloud  platform and more.  Ci SM a cloud platform  powered by Sony Media Cloud Services, is available for customers in the U.S.  and European countries.