Sony has announced its latest flagship handheld XDCAM camcorder, the PXW-Z300, marking what the company claims is a significant milestone in professional video production. Set for release in fall 2025, this new model positions itself as more than just another iteration in Sony’s camcorder lineup. The company is positioning it as a potential game-changer for news organizations and content creators grappling with authenticity concerns in an era of deepfakes and digital manipulation. Camcorders – that is, cameras with built-in lenses – are still a thing even with full-frame and S35 sensors dominating the industry. While they are not as omnipresent as they used to be, of course there are still lots of use cases like news and events where camcorders with their built-in huge zoom range shine compared to larger sensor alternatives. So it makes sense for an industry giant like Sony to continue with innovation in that area too. Sony’s pipeline for image authenticity, connected to the cloud or streamed. Image: Sony First camera to embed digital signatures in video files The most notable feature of the PXW-Z300 is its distinction as the world’s first camcorder to embed digital signatures directly into video files. This capability, built on the C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity – learn more about it in our past coverage here) standard, represents Sony’s expansion of authenticity initiatives from still photography into video production. For news organizations increasingly concerned about content verification, this could prove invaluable. The timing of this feature seems particularly relevant...
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