
Sony HDC-5500V Camera
HDC-5500V CAMERA
HDC-5500V CAMERA
Expand your creative horizons to new resolutions with HDC-5500V’s pre-installed variable ND filter for smooth handling and precise shooting and simultaneous HDR and SDR production.
FEATURES
SIMPLIFIED BRIGHTNESS CONTROL WITH VIRTUAL IRIS
Take complete control over your exposure settings with our camera system’s Virtual IRIS, enabling effortless adjustments to brightness between les IRIS/variable ND/master GAIN using a single joystick. Capture stunning visuals in any lighting condition with precise and seamless control, while taking advantage of the intuitiveness of our user-friendly interface.
4K 4X HFR CAPABILITY
When used with HDCU-5000, the HDC-5000 Series supports the 4K 4x HFR option. Users can replay slow motion in 4K 4x*. HDC-5500V also supports parallel advertisements by simultaneously capturing 4 different advertisements on LED, which allows broadcasters to reach multiple audiences with tailor-made content at the same time around the globe. Additionally, the 4X parallel advertisements support enables broadcasters to engage with different sponsors simultaneously.
UNIFIED INTERCOM PANEL
We are delighted to introduce the newly integrated design of the INTERCOM panel, which boasts controllable PGM3, TRACKER VR, and earphone MIC across all models, ensuring a consistent layout for customers worldwide. The controllable settings encompass PROD/ENG/OFF, while TRACKER and PGM3 can be easily assigned to different functions.
PRE-INSTALLED VF SLIDE MECHANISM
With the pre-installed viewfinder slide mechanism, camera operators can achieve improved functionality 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, making it perfect for various shooting environments.

SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR IP REMOTE PRODUCTION
Adding the optional HDCE-TX50 IP camera extension adaptor allows the HDC-5500V to output ST 2110 signals directly without requiring a separate CCU (camera control unit), simplifying connection to an IP-based remote production system and supporting JPEG XS capability.
RECORDING AND REAL TIME NETWORK TRANSFER
With the recording option HKCU-REC55, the HDCU-5500 can record the live feed inside CCU. The file can be transferred to USB SSD or network storage in real-time while recording is still in progress.
PRE-INSTALLED VF SLIDE MECHANISM
With the pre-installed viewfinder slide mechanism, camera operators can achieve improved functionality 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.
INFORMATION
DETAIL
HDC-5500V is a 2/3-inch 4K 3-CMOS sensor portable system camera with direct 4K output and digital triax or wireless operation with a choice of optional outside panels for added versatility.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
METHOD
3-CMOS, RGB
IMAGER
2/3 inch type 4K CMOS sensor with global shutter
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
-62 dB
MASS
Approx. 5.1 kg (11 lb 3.9oz)
(unit only)
DIMENSIONS (HOOD IS NOT INCLUDED)
- Width : 138 mm
- Height 268 mm
- Depth : 363 mm
POWER REQUIREMENTS
- AC 240 V, 1.4 A (max.)
- DC 12 V, 9.5 A (max.)
- DC 240 V, 1.05 A (max.)
SPECTRUM SYSTEM
F1.4 prism
GEOMETRIC DISTORTION
Negligible (not including lens distortion)
NOTES
This may be limited by the imposed load or inputs.
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SENSITIVITY
-F10 with 1080/59.94p -F11 with 1080/50p (at 2,000 lx with 89.9% reflectance)
DC OUT
-4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V, max. 0.5 A*¹ -2-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V, Max. 2.5 A*¹
PROMPTER/GENLOCK
- Bnc (x1) : Prompter 1 vp-p, 75 ω
- Genlock hd : smpte st274, tri-level sync, 0.6 vp-p, 75 ω,
- Sd : black burst (ntsc: 0.286 vp-p, 75 ω/pal: 0.3 vp-p, 75 ω)
USB
USB 2.0 Type A 4-pin (x1) (for connecting USB drive)
BUILT-IN FILTERS
ND filters 1: CLEAR, 2-5:
Variable ND (1/3-1/256)
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2
-XLR 3-pin, female (x1 each)
-When AUDIO switch is set to LINE : 0 dBu, balanced
-When AUDIO switch is set to MIC : –60 dBu (can be selected up to –20 dBu by menu operation), balanced
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS
- Sdi 1 : BNC (x1)
- Sdi2 : Bnc (x1)
- Tracker/Crane : 12-pin (x1)
- MIC 1 IN : XLR 3-pin, female (x1)
- DC IN : XLR 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V
- Network Trunk : RJ-45 type 8-pin (x1)
- Intercom 1, Intercom 2 : XLR 5-pin, female (x1 each)
- Vf : 20-pin (x1)
- Lens : 12-pin (x1)
- Sdi Moni : BNC (x1)
- Test Out : BNC (x1)
- Prompter2 : No
- Ret Ctrl : 6-pin (x1)
- Remote : 8-pin (x1)
