Sony Electronics Inc. announced the launch of the PXW-Z300, a flagship handheld XDCAM camcorder featuring 1/2" 4K 3-CMOS Exmor R sensors, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, and a dedicated AI-processing unit. This model comes equipped with a professional lens system that includes three independent manual control rings. The new handheld XDCAM camcorder is ideal for a wide range of applications including news, sports, corporate, faith, events, documentary, live programming, and reality. The PXW-Z300 is the world’s first camcorder to embed digital signatures directly into video files, enabling content authentication to address the evolving needs of the content creation industry, including the growing demand for content authenticity. The PXW-Z300’s network functionality has been enhanced through improved communication device integration, which supports modern production workflows that utilize 5G and cloud technologies. This enables live streaming from shooting locations and efficient file transfer over networks. The new camcorder is planned to be available in fall 2025.