Sony has announced the PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter for Alpha cameras in Japan. PDT-FP1 achieves high-speed, low-latency video transmission using 5G wireless communication, and transfers data directly from the camera to the FTP server. PDT-FP1 reduces data transfer time and speeds up workflows for a variety of content.
Sony says the device features a “unique antenna structure and placement” that improves communication performance. PDT-FP1 supports domestic (Japan) and overseas 5G millimeter wave band, standalone 5G communication, and Sub6 wireless communication. In addition to the built-in his eSIM, the user can also insert her SIM card into the device.
A unique pre-installed app visualizes the current network and shows users communication status, performance, and whether there are any upload or download interruptions.
The PDT-FP1 is equipped with a newly developed cooling fan and heat sink, and exhibits high performance even under high loads. According to Sony research, the device remains cool enough even when used at ambient temperatures like 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). You can select and adjust the cooling fan from priority to cooling or priority to quietness depending on the shooting situation. There is also an “auto” mode.
When users connect the PDT-FP1 to a compatible Sony camera, they can import photos and videos into the unit and automatically transfer the data to a designated FTP server or cloud service provided by Sony. This is extremely useful for event and sports photographers, allowing them to shoot effortlessly and quickly send large amounts of photos and videos from the field.
The device has a 6.1-inch OLED display, which is useful for transferring monitors and adjusting settings, but it gets quite large when connected to a camera. PDT-FP1 features a LAN terminal, two USB Type-C ports, and a full-size HDMI Type-A port. The user can send data or live streaming from his one USB-C port, and the other he can charge using one USB-C port. The device also includes 256GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded by 1TB using a microSD card. PDT-FP1 runs on Android 13 and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform.
In addition to cellular connectivity, the transmitter includes Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), and GPS (A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS) contained. Connect up to 10 devices simultaneously using Wi-Fi.
According to Sony, the built-in 5,000mAh lithium-ion battery provides approximately 4 hours of continuous transmission for FTP via LTE and approximately 2 hours when uploading videos via HDMI. The device can remain on standby for up to 600 hours.
The Sony PDT-FP1 is currently not for sale, and it is unknown if it will ever make it to the North American market. Pre-orders will begin in Japan on February 7th for 159,500 yen, or approximately $1,080.
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