The Sony HXR-NX70P NXCAM Compact Camcorder (PAL) features an 1/2.88" Exmor CMOS Sensor and a fixed Sony G lens with a 10x zoom ratio and a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 26.3-263mm in 16:9. The HXR-NX70P meets stringent dustproof and rainproof requirements. The camera's sealed body keeps out all but the toughest of elements.
The HXR-NX70P can record HD 1080p images at 50p, 50i and 25p. Furthermore, the Dual Rec function lets you shoot 12.3MP stills while recording video. The camera includes 96GB of built-in flash memory and can also utilize Memory Stick or SD/SDHC memory cards.
An assignable lens ring gives you manual control over focus, zoom or iris. The camera includes is a shotgun microphone, and the detachable handle features dual XLR inputs for recording 2-channel audio using the best quality external microphones. Zebra and peaking indicators can be viewed through either the large viewfinder or high-resolution 3.5" touchscreen LCD.
The built-in GPS receiver allows you to "tag" your locations for logging and future reference, with all GPS data extractable to a PC and mappable via Google's mapping service.
Note! HXR-NX70P is the PAL version of this camcorder. Users who live in the United States and other NTSC regions may require the NTSC version, HXR-NX70U.
Image Device | 1/2.88" ExmorR CMOS with ClearVid pixel array |
Picture Elements | 1920 x 1080 (Effective) |
Lens | 3.8-38mm (10x) Zoom (26.3-263mm 35mm equivalent) 14x Extended Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom f/1.8-3.4 37mm Filter Thread |
Focus | Manual and Auto |
Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot w/Active Mode |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified by manufacturer |
Minimum Illumination | 3 lx (Low LUX mode, 1/25 shutter) |
Signal System | PAL |
Built-in Filters | None |
LCD Monitor | 3.5"-type, XtraFine Touchscreen LCD 921,600 dots (1920 x 480), 16:9 aspect |
Speaker | Mono |
Viewfinder | 0.45" (16:9) 1,226,880 dots equivalent (852 x 3[RGB] x 480) |
Shutter Speed | 1/6 - 1/10000 (Manual Shutter Speed Control) |
White Balance | Auto, Outdoor (5800K), Indoor (3200K), One-push (Touch panel) |
Memory Card Slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC / Memory Stick (x1) |
Recording Format | HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD SD: MPEG-2 PS |
Frame Rates | PS (28 Mbps) 1920x1080 at 50p (16:9) FX (24 Mbps) 1920x1080 at 50i (16:9) FH (17 Mbps) 1920x1080 at 50i (16:9) HQ (9 Mbps) 1440x1080 at 50i (16:9) LP (5 Mbps) 1440x1080 at 50i (16:9) FX (24 Mbps) 1920x1080 at 25p (16:9) FH (17 Mbps) 1920x1080 at 25p (16:9) HQ (9 Mbps) 720x576 at 50i (16:9 or 4:3) Slow & Quick Motion: 200 fields-per-second as Smooth Slow Rec |
Recording/Playback Time | 170 min (Memory Stick 32GB, HD FX, LPCM) 530 min (Internal memory 96GB, HD FX, LPCM) |
Audio Dynamic Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
Audio Signal Format | HD: Linear PCM/Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz STD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 kHz |
Input and Output Connectors | HDMI: HDMI Mini (x1 Output) Component: RCAx3 (x1 Output) Composite: RCA (x1 Output) Line/Mic: 3-pin XLR (x2 Input) Audio: 3.5mm Stereo Jack (x1 Input), RCAx2 (x1 Output) USB: Mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x1) Headphone: 3.5mm Stereo Mini (x1 Output) Remote: LANC type via AV Remote Multi-Pin Connector (x1) |
Power Requirements | 8.4V AC Adapter / 6.8VDC Battery |
Power Consumption | 3.5 W with viewfinder and normal brightness (HD FX) 3.6 W with LCD and normal brightness (HD FX) |
Operating Temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | With hood & eyecup: 4.5 x 4.75 x 11.75" (11.2 x 12 x 29.75 cm) With battery, mic, and XLR unit: 5.3 x 6.9 x 15.25" (13.5 x 17.4 x 38.5 cm) |
Weight | With hood & eyecup: 1.85 lb (0.84 kg) With battery, mic, and XLR unit: 2.85 lb (1.29 kg) |
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