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Digital HD Video Camera

Model number: HXR-NX5U
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shoot with an ideal balance of power and capability in the digital age. This digital HD camcorder packs pro-level performance with highly versatile hybrid shooting options.

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Professionals like you demand the highest picture quality standards from Sony, and this camcorder delivers. The HXR-NX5U is the first product of the Sony NXCAM generation, and a new category of tapeless memory camcorder. Utilizing the revolutionary AVCHD format, it offers long duration recording—with dual memory slots—on affordable consumer memory cards. Simultaneous hybrid recording is available in HD and SD formats, using the optional HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit. In any format, breathtaking picture quality is assured with proven features such as a state-of-the-art G Lens and three Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array.

G Lens

"G Lens", the lens featured in other successful Sony camcorders, already enjoys an excellent industry reputation. In the HXR-NX5U, this sophisticated lens is optimized to complement the camcorder's advanced image sensor and image-processing technology.

GPS

A built-in global positioning system (GPS) locator allows satellite navigation data to be recorded directly onto footage for reference or posting on popular internet mapping systems. GPS data can be invaluable when searching for footage or to provide evidence of where and when footage was recorded.

Memory Recording and HYBRID

Memory recording on affordable consumer memory cards offers workflow efficiency at both the shooting and editing stages. Combined with hybrid recording, using an optional HXR-FMU128, the user achieves a totally IT-based workflow, with the added bonus of instant data backup.

AVCHD™ Format

The revolutionary AVCHD recording format, which utilizes the MPEG-4, AVC/H.264 video codec, allows users to record HD video footage onto random access media. Its intelligent and sophisticated algorithm makes AVCHD a highly efficient compression format ideal for memory recording and IT-based editing.

Exmor™ CMOS Sensors

Three Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array comprise a state-of-the-art sensor system from Sony which realizes high resolution, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and excellent color reproduction, regardless of the codec.

Active SteadyShot Feature

Active SteadyShot® feature is a new, enhanced image stabilization system that provides a powerful shake-reduction capability, vital for handheld usage. Additional stabilization is provided by the increased optical lens coverage area and by improved detection with state-of-the-art compensation

Product Specifications

Included Lens

  • Focal Length : f = 4.1 to 82.0 mm (equivalent to f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4.3 mode on 35 mm lens)
  • Zoom Ratio Selectable : Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), 1.5x Digital Extender

Camera Section

  • Built-in Optical Filters : Clear; 1/4; 1/16; 1/64
  • Effective Picture Elements : Approx. 1,037,000 pixels with ClearVid array
  • Gain Selection : -6; -3; 0; 3; 6; 9; 12; 15; 18; 21 dB; AGC
  • Minimum Illumination : 1.5 lx (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30 shutter)
  • Shutter Speed (Time) : Auto, Manual 60i/30p: 1/4-1/10,000, 24p: 1/3-1/10,000 sec.
  • Slow & Quick Motion Function : 120 fps (fixed) as improved Smooth Slow Rec.
  • Slow Shutter : 1/4 sec.; 1/8 sec.; 1/15 sec.; 1/30 sec.

Inputs and Outputs

  • Audio In : XLR 3-pin (female) (x2); line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
  • Audio Out : RCA type (CH-1, CH-2)
  • Component Out : RCA type (x3) via A/V multi connector
  • Composite Video Out : RCA type (x1)
  • DC In : Power cord
  • Remote : Yes
  • S-Video Out : N/A
  • SDI Out : BNC (x1); HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
  • USB : Mini-B (x1)

General

  • Audio Recording : HD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit 48kHz; SD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
  • Mass : (w/Lens hood with Lens cover) 2.2 kg (4 lb 15 oz); (w/NP-F570 Battery, Lens hood with Lens cover, large eyecup, ECM-XM1, Memory card) 2.5 kg (5 lb 7 oz); (w/NP-F770 Battery, Lens hood with Lens cover, large eyecup, ECM-XM1, Memory card) 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz); (w/NP-F970 Battery, Lens hood with Lens cover, large eyecup, ECM-XM1, Memory card) 2.7 kg (5 lb 14 oz)
  • Operating Temperature : 0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)
  • Power Consumption : ECM-XM1 and LCD with normal brightness 7.7W (When Flash Memory Unit HXR-FMU128 is used, the average power consumption increases about 1.1W).
  • Power Requirements : AC adaptor / Battery 8.4V / 7.2V
  • Recording Frame Rate NTSC Mode : AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/60i; AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x-1080/60i; AVCHD HQ (9Mbps) 1440x1080/60i; AVCHD LP (5Mbps) 1440x1080/60i; AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/24p; AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/24p; AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/30p; AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/30p; AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1280x720/60p; AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1280x720/60p; MPEG2 SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/60i; MPEG2 SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/60i (24p Scan); MPEG2 SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/60i (30p Scan)
  • Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed); 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-HX Duo FX (24Mbps) Linear PCM 2ch recording
  • Storage Temperature : -20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)
  • Video Recording Format : HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) ; SD: MPEG-2 PS

Monitoring

  • Built-in LCD Monitor : 3.2 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, approximately 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Viewfinder : 0.45 inch-type approximately 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3(RGB) x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio

In the Box

  • Connecting Cord DK-415
  • Component video cable
  • Large eyecup
  • Lithium battery
  • AC Adapter/Charger AC-VL1
  • Microphone ECM-XM1
  • A/V connecting cable
  • Lens hood with lens cover
  • Lithium clock (installed)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-F770
  • Remote Commander RMT-845
  • USB cable
  • Accessory shoe kit
  • Application software (CD-ROM)

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HXR-NX5U 5 5 1 1
Outstanding camera I've shot in many different situations (daylight, indoor, low light, sun exposition, sunset, sunrise, slow motion, car racing, interviews, etc) and none of these disappointed me in any way. An external monitor is recommended for color management. Shoot in real 1080p 24fps like cinema. June 4, 2011
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