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NXCAM Camcorder

Model number:

HXR-NX70U

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: IPX54 certification (dust- and rain-proof), 26.3mm wide-angle Sony G lens, assignable lens ring (focus/zoom/iris), Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode, native 16:9, Exmor R® CMOS sensor

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Built for extreme environments.

The HXR-NX70U camcorder is professional-ready for just about anything. Dust-proof and rain-proof1, this NXCAM camcorder was designed for shooting on location in rugged environments or inclement weather. Other features include an integrated Sony G lens with manual control, a supplied shotgun microphone, balanced XLR audio inputs, AVCHD codec, time code and more.

Dust-proof and rain-proof1.

You can't always pick where and when to shoot. And you definitely can't control the weather. That's what makes the HXR-NX70U camcorder so useful. The sealed body design of the main chassis meets the international IP54 requirements for dust and rain resistance. So go where you need to go and shoot what you need to shoot—without worrying about whether your equipment can keep up.

The consummate professional.

Small as it is, the HXR-NX70U camcorder has serious production credentials. Time code with user bits automatically stamps each frame for positive identification in editing. The supplied Sony ECM-XM1 shotgun mic is highly directional—maximizing the signal and minimizing the noise. Balanced XLR mic inputs reject electromagnetic interference for unhindered audio. Switchable phantom power supports mics that need it, while true input level controls put you in charge of sound.

Sony professional G lens.

In many respects, it's the lens that takes the picture. That's why Sony outfitted the HXR-NX70U with a bright, sharp Sony professional G Lens. There's manual lens control with an assignable ring that operates focus, iris or zoom. The 10x optical zoom starts at a generous 26.4mm wide angle, for beautiful landscapes and flexible interior shots even when space is at a premium. It extends to 264mm telephoto (35mm equivalent).

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Ready for any assignment.

The HXR-NX70U is ideal as a B cam or crash cam, and is compact enough to shoot discreetly without drawing attention. Because nowadays every shoot is a multi-camera shoot, it's the perfect camcorder to park on a bookshelf to get an additional point of view during interviews. You can hand it to a production assistant to get extra coverage, and take it with you everywhere to be ready for the unexpected.

Versatile recording.

Like many cameras, the HXR-NX70U shoots Full HD 1080p. But it goes much further with 24p, 30p and 60p recording. Recording at 60p for a 24p timeline results in beautiful slow motion at 40% actual speed. The camera also captures 12.3-megapixel still images.

96GB2 internal flash memory.

With 96GB2 built-in flash memory, you can shoot more than seven hours of material at the camera's highest quality (HD PS mode, 28 Mbps), or up to 40 hours in HD LP mode (5 Mbps). Need more storage? A card slot accepts your choice of a Memory Stick PRO Duo or SD card (sold separately) to keep you shooting even longer. And with 2nd Edition firmware installed, the HXR-NX70U offers simultaneous recording of HD video footage to both the internal 96GB2 memory and a memory card, creating an instant and reliable backup.

Get the quality and performance of an NXCAM camcorder with the added bonus of dust- and rain-proof operation. The Sony HXR-NX70U camcorder was built for professionals working on location in rugged environments. Boasting IPX54 certification, its compact body is resistant to raindrops, splashes, sand and dust. With an ultra-wide angle 26.3mm Sony G lens, you'll capture brilliant, accurate color and sharp, detailed images out to the corners of the frame. An assignable lens ring allows for manual adjustment of focus, iris and zoom settings, while a professional-style (front to back) zoom rocker similar to that of the HXR-NX5 delivers variable, servo and zoom control. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video—from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.

Product Specifications

General

  • Audio Recording : Linear PCM/Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz; Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) : Body Only: 4 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 11 3/4 inch (111.5 × 119.5 × 297.5 mm); With Microphone and eyecup: 7 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 20 1/2 inch (178 x 192 x 519.5mm)
  • Mass : Body Only: 1 lb. 13 oz. (840 g); With lens and supplied accessories: 2 lbs. 13oz (1285g)
  • Operating Temperature : +32 to +104 degrees F (0 to +40 degrees (C)
  • Power Consumption : 3.5 W
  • Power Requirements : AC adaptor / Battery) 8.4V / 6.8V
  • Recording Frame Rate NTSC Mode : PS (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/60p/16:9; FX (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/60i/16:9; FH (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/60i/16:9; HQ (9 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/60i/16:9; LP (5 Mbps) 1440 x 1080/60i/16:9; FX (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/24p/16:9; FH (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080/24p/16:9
  • Recording Media : 96GB Flash memory. 96GB equals 96 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card; Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
  • Recording/Playback Time : 190 min (VF), 185 min (LCD) (NP-FV70: fully charged batt.)
  • Storage Temperature : -4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C)
  • Video Recording Format : HD MPEG-4 AVCHD format compatible +1080/60p original format); MPEG-2 PS (Same as DVD)
  • Weight : Camera Head: 1 lb. 13 oz. (840 g); Camera plus supplied accessories: 2 lbs. 13oz (1285g)

Camera

  • Imaging Device : 1/2.88 type ExmorR CMOS with ClearVid pixel array
  • LCD Screen : 7.5cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9) 921,600 dots(1920x480)
  • Splash-proof : IPX 54

Included Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : Video 26,3mm to 263mm
  • Aperature : 1.8mm
  • Filter Diameter : 37mm
  • Focal Length : 3.8 to 38mm
  • Focus : Full range Auto/Manual
  • Image Stabilizer : Optical SteadyShot; Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
  • Iris : Six blade iris; Manual; Auto
  • Lens Type : Sony 10x zoom G-Lens
  • Maximum Relative Aperture : F:1.8
  • Optical Zoom : 10x 3.8~38mm
  • Zoom Ratio Selectable : Zoom ratio: 10x (14x Extended Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom)

Exmor R Image Sensor

  • Pixel Gross : Approx. 6,648,000 pixels
  • Recording Media : 96GB internal flash memory. 96GB equals 96 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.; One card slot, compatible with Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD cards.
  • Sensor : Native 16:9 Exmor R sensor
  • Video Active : HD Approx. 6,140,000 pixels
  • Video Captured Image Resolution : 1920x1080 4:2:2 AVCHD 2.0 up to 28Mbps.

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : A/V Remote connector
  • Audio In : 2 XLR Line/ Mic. with selectable Phantom Power; One 3.5mm stereo jack with Plug-on power
  • Audio Out : Headphone: Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5mm; Two RCA via A/V Remote connector cable
  • Audio/Video Remote Multi-Pin Connector : A/V Remote connector
  • Component Out : Three RCA & L + R Audio via A/V Remote connector cable
  • Composite Video Out : One RCA via A/V Remote connector cable
  • Earphone : 3.5mm Stereo Jack
  • MIC In : Two 3-Pin XLR Line/Mic. with slectable phantom power and attenuation level.; One sterero 3.5 mini jack with Plug-on power
  • Memory Stick : Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2; Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX; SD Card
  • Remote : LANC type via A/V Remote connector
  • TC Out : HDMI 1.4 with embedded SMPTE TC and pull-down markers
  • Test Out : HDMI; Component via optional cable
  • USB : Mini USB (host or Slave)

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HXR-NX70U 5 5 1 1
Excellent Camera I was very excited to get this camcorder. It came just in time for a shoot and I spent the evening learning all of its features and getting things setup for the event in the next few days. After selecting my quick menu options and hooking up a wireless lapel microphone to the unit I went out to do some shooting and I'm glad I figured out this issue before the main event. On the on-board mixer, it blends both channels 1 and 2 together when you have it selected as CH1-CH2 and have 2 inputs connected to the device. The instructions state that if you only want channel 1 then select that option, but in reality what is does is give you 2 mono channels (Left - Right). That's exactly what I would need for the event that weekend as I was going to pull down a mix from the house mixer separately from the shotgun microphone using my H4N and blend them in post, but now I can record it straight to the camera on channel 2. The manual needs to be more clear about that. If you unplug channel 2 you indeed get channel 1 sound on both the Left and Right inputs on the track. As far as video quality goes, this camera ROCKS! White Balance is good after using the spot option, Saturation is true to life, and after turning Automatic Gain Control Off the brightness and color profile of the video looks really nice. You will need a solid editing machine to playback 1080p @ 60 fps, So make sure your computer is up to the task before purchasing this camera. So after using it for a few weeks I'm solidly sold on this camera. Its a great go-between professional and consumer camera options. The picture is crisp when the gain stays low, a little grain starts to show itself when its boosted. It's compact and everything feels very solid on the unit. Love the on-board audio mixer, now I can leave my H4N at home. October 27, 2012
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1. Meets IEC60529 IP54 requirements. Not to be immersed or come into continuous contact with water. External shotgun microphone and XLR audio adaptor not dustproof or rainproof.

2. 96 GB equals 96 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.

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