New Sony PXW-X180 Live On-Board Streaming Software Allows Indies to Compete With Satellite Big Boys

4K VideoJournalist — The PXW-X180 is now equipped with the ability to live-stream directly from the camera via a new firmware update.

EnviroNews Utah producer Michael Orton unwrapped a unit at the Utah State capitol last week.

Michael Orton Unwraps New Sony PXW-X180 With Live Streaming Firmware

Michael Orton Unwraps New Sony PXW-X180 With Live Streaming Firmware

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With today’s technology, and Sony’s newest in the run-and-gun XDCAM family, the new on-board live streaming feature allows the freelancer, news independent, or documentarian to compete with the big boys and all their fancy satellite vans.

Stay tuned for live streams on EnviroNews via the X180’s hottest new feature.

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Emerson Urry, Michael Orton, PXW-X180, Sony, Sony Pro USA, X180