The NEX-EA50UH Camcorder with 18-200mm Servo Zoom Lens initiates Sony's new EA Series of camcorders designed for cinematic event videography. The camera comes with an 18-200mm servo zoom lens, the first E-mount lens with servo zoom. NEX-EA50 features a new Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor and delivers Full HD 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames per second. The optional Flash Memory Unit (FMU) provides instant back up recording, however it is not included and must be purchased separately.
The popularity of HDSLRs among videographers can be credited to their filmic video quality, thanks to their large image sensors, and the prospect of professional grade HD video and still photographs, all within one camera body. The NEX-EA50UH was designed with this in mind and it improves on the concept by combining an APS-C sensor, E-mount lenses and DSLR quality still photographs with a camcorder form factor, servo zoom lenses, timecode and professional audio recording capabilities. It also has some truly groundbreaking features that videographers could only dream about before now.
AVCHD Recording Modes: HD-FH | Yes |
AVCHD Recording Modes: HD-FX | Yes |
AVCHD Recording Modes: HD-HQ | Yes |
AVCHD Recording Modes: HD-LP | Yes |
AVCHD Recording Modes: PS | Yes, 1920x1080 60P (59.97P) |
Audio Recording Modes | 16-bit 48KHz LPCM or Dolby Digital Stereo 48KHz |
Camera: Filter Diameter | 67mm |
Imaging Device | Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor |
LCD Screen | 3.5 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots(1920 x 480), 16:9 aspect |
Microphone | ECM-XM1 Shotgun type monaural mic. |
Optics/Lens Type | Sony E-Mount, interchangeable lens system |
Video Signal | NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p specification. |
Minimum Illumination | 1.7 lx (lux) with Shutter Speed 1/24 auto gain control, auto iris (when selecting [60i]) 1.57lx (lux) with Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain control, auto iris (when selecting [50i]) |
Optical System | Single APS-C size sensor |
Pickup Device | "Exmor"APS HS CMOS Sensor |
Shutter Speed (Time) | Auto: 1/60-1/2000, 30p: 1/30-1/2000, 24p: 1/48-1/2400 Manual:60i/30p/60p: 1/3 - 1/10000, 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 |
Operating Temperature | +32 to +104 degrees F (0 to +40 degrees (C) |
Power Consumption | 5.4W (w/ supplied lens) 6.5W with HXR-FMU128 |
Power Requirements | AC adaptor / Battery) 8.4V / 7.2V |
Recording Frame Rate NTSC Mode 1 | 1080 progressive HD PS (28Mbps) 1920x1080 60p, HD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080 30p HD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080 30p, HD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080 24p, HD FH (17Mbps),1920x1080 24p, 1080 interlaced HD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080 60i, HD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080 60i |
Recording Frame Rate NTSC Mode 2 | HD HQ (9Mbps) 1440x1080 60i, HD LP (5Mbps) 1440x1080 60i, 720 progressive HD FX (24Mbps), 1280x720 60p, HD FH (17Mbps) 1280x720 60p Standard Definition (NTSC) SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/60i (30p Scan) SD HQ (9Mbps), 720x480/60i (24p Scan) |
Recording Media | HXR-FMU128optional 128 GB Memory Module SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX |
Recording/Playback Time | 170 min (2h 50m) with 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX at FX(24Mbps) Linear PCM 2ch recording |
Storage Temperature | 4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C) |
Video Recording Format | HD: HD MPEG-4 AVCHD format compatible +1080/60p original format) SD: MPEG-2 PS (Same as DVD) |
35mm Equivalent | 27 - 300mm |
Aperture | F 3.5 to 5.6 |
Lens: Filter Diameter | 67mm (SELP18200 kit lens) |
Focal Length | 18 to 200mm |
Focus | Manual & Auto |
Image Stabilizer | Optical SteadyShot Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode |
Iris | six blade |
Lens Type | SELP18200 Power Servo E-Mount zoom lens |
Maximum Relative Aperture | F 3.5 to 5.6 |
Optical Zoom | 11.1x |
Zoom Ratio Selectable | 11.1x |
Audio In | XLR 3-pin (female) (x 2), LINE/MIC/MIC with selectable attenuation and +48V phantom power |
Audio Out | 2 RCA L&R |
Component Out | HDMI 1.4 RCA Type (x 3) |
Composite Video Out | RCA Type (x 1) |
Earphone | 3.5mm Stereo |
Lens Connector | E-Mount Hot Shoe |
MIC In | Two 3-Pin XLR with selectable attenuation and phantom power |
Monitor Speaker | YES |
Remote | LANC type 2.5mm |
TC Out | HDMI 1.4/ 3G HDSDI (embedded SMPTE TC Out) |
Test Out | Via HDMI 1.4 |
USB | mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1) |
Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
Built-in LCD Monitor | 3.5-inch type, touch LCD panel aspect ratio 16:9 921 600 (1 920 x 480) |
Viewfinder | Viewfinder tube for LCD screen |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Body only: 5.63 x 8 x 11.25" (14.3 x 20.32 x 28.58 cm) With SELP18200 Lens: 5.63 x 8 x 17" (14.3 x 20.3 x 43 cm) |
Weight | 3.79 lb (1.72 kg) |
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