HXR-NX5UDiscontinued

Three 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensors NXCAM AVCHD camcorder with GPS recording full HD / SD
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Overview

Fast forward your creativity with NXCAM

Sony's first professional AVCHD camcorder redefines the performance and features expected of this product class. It records stunning quality 1920 x 1080 images at 24Mbps (60i, 30p or 24p), as well as supporting 720/60p and Standard Definition recording. Sony's “G Lens” and Exmor™ technology provide excellent resolution, colour and contrast, as well as exceptional low-light sensitivity.

Operational flexibility is maximised by AVCHD recording onto affordable and readily available consumer memory cards. Using two 32GB cards, the NX5 can record six hours of HD footage which can be further extended by simply swapping cards. Simultaneous HYBRID HD and/or SD recording is supported via a unique, optional 128GB Flash Memory Unit (HXR-FMU128) which offers 11 hours HD recording time at 24Mbps.

The HXR-NX5U is the first camcorder of its class to feature a built-in GPS locator, high quality Linear PCM audio recording and new Active SteadyShot stabilisation technology.

Exceptional Picture Performance

Set yourself apart from the competition with superb quality images and superior low-light capabilities providing the ability to work in the most demanding natural light conditions.

Work Faster

Memory Recording transforms the speed at which you work, making deadlines easier to hit and reducing time lost on unnecessary processes. With the HXR-NX5U, there’s no need to rewind tape - thumbnail images provide immediate, one-touch access to recorded clips, speeding up logging and editing work, as well making it easier to review footage while on a shoot.

Flexible Workflow

Work the way you want to with a wide-ranging choice of bit rates, interlace or progressive recording and even Standard Definition using MPEG-2 codec at 9Mbps. High Definition recording is possible at up to 24Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i, 30p, or 24p. 720/60p recording is also possible. Audio is recorded in AVCHD modes in full 2-channel linear PCM audio.

Hybrid Media Choice

The HXR-NX5U provides a choice of recording media to suit different applications. Dual memory card slots mean you can make use of affordable, easily available consumer media products for most shoots.

Features

Fast forward your creativity with NXCAM

Sony's first professional AVCHD camcorder redefines the performance and features expected of this product class. It records stunning quality 1920 x 1080 images at 24Mbps (60i, 30p or 24p), as well as supporting 720/60p and Standard Definition recording. Sony's “G Lens” and Exmor™ technology provide excellent resolution, colour and contrast, as well as exceptional low-light sensitivity.

Operational flexibility is maximised by AVCHD recording onto affordable and readily available consumer memory cards. Using two 32GB cards, the NX5U can record six hours of HD footage which can be further extended by simply swapping cards. Simultaneous HYBRID HD and/or SD recording is supported via a unique, optional 128GB Flash Memory Unit (HXR-FMU128) which offers 11 hours HD recording time at 24Mbps.

The NX5U is the first camcorder of its class to feature a built-in GPS locator, high quality Linear PCM audio recording and new Active SteadyShot stabilisation technology.

Exceptional Picture Performance

Set yourself apart from the competition with superb quality images and superior low-light capabilities providing the ability to work in the most demanding natural light conditions.

Work Faster

Memory Recording transforms the speed at which you work, making deadlines easier to hit and reducing time lost on unnecessary processes. With the HXR-NX5U, there’s no need to rewind tape - thumbnail images provide immediate, one-touch access to recorded clips, speeding up logging and editing work, as well making it easier to review footage while on a shoot.

Flexible Workflow

Work the way you want to with a wide-ranging choice of bit rates, interlace or progressive recording and even Standard Definition using MPEG-2 codec at 9Mbps. High Definition recording is possible at up to 24Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i, 30p, or 24p. 720/60p recording is also possible. Audio is recorded in AVCHD modes in full 2-channel linear PCM audio.

Hybrid Media Choice

The HXR-NX5U provides a choice of recording media to suit different applications. Dual memory card slots mean you can make use of affordable, easily available consumer media products for most shoots.

Specifications

Camera Section
Imaging device
3-chip 1/3-inch type Exmor CMOS with ClearVid pixel array
Effective picture elements
Approx. 1,037,000 pixels with ClearVid array
Built-in optical filters
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum illumination
1.5 lx (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30 shutter)
Shutter speed
Auto, 60i/60p: 1/60-1/2000, 30p: 1/30-1/2000, 24p: 1/48-1/2400 Manual 60i/60p/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000 sec., 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 sec.
Slow & Quick Motion function
240 fields per second improved Smooth Slow Record (The picture resolution is reduced).
White balance
Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)
Gain
-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB, AGC
Lens
Zoom ratio
Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), 1.5x Digital Extender
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)
Focus
AF/MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF), 10 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image stabiliser
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
72 mm
Recording Section
Recording Format HD Video
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
Recording Format SD Video
MPEG-2 PS
Recording Format HD Audio
Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Format SD Audio
Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording frame rate
AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/60i, AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/60i, AVCHD HQ (9Mbps) 1440x1080/60i, AVCHD LP (5Mbps) 1440x1080/60i, AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/30p, AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/30p, AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/24p, AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/24p, AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1280x720/50p60p, AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1280x720/60p, MPEG SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/60i, MPEG SD HQ (9Mbps) 720x480/ 60i (24p/30p Scan)
Recording/Playback time
170 min (2h 50m) with 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HX Duo FX (24Mbps) Linear PCM 2ch recording
Monitoring
Viewfinder
0.45 inch-type approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio
Built-in LCD monitor
3.2 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Audio
Built-in microphone
Stereo microphone
Media
Types
Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Card
Inputs/Outputs
Audio input
XLR 3-pin (female) (x 2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Composite output
RCA Type (x 1)
S-Video output
N/A (optional VMC-15FS is required.)
Audio output
RCA type(CH-1,CH-2)
Component output
RCA Type (x 3) via A/V multi connector
SDI output
BNC (x 1), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
USB
USB device, Mini-B (x 1)
Headphone output
Stereo mini jack (x 1)
Speaker output
Monaural
DC input
Power cord
Remote
Remote
HDMI output
HDMI connector (x 1)
General
Mass
(w/ Lens hood with Lens cover) 2.2 kg (4 lb 15 oz)
Dimension (W x H x D)
(Lens hood with Lens cover) 173 x 187x 342 mm (6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 inch)
Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery)
8.4V / 7.2V
Operating temperature
0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)
Storage temperature
-20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)
Battery operating time
385 min
Content Management Utility 1.0 System Requirements
Notes
Your computer must meet or exceed hardware requirements described above for each OS. Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images will not be affected. Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments. For example, other open or background applications may limit product performance. Content Management Utility does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound. If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC.
OS
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*, Windows Vista SP2**, Windows 7 *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
CPU
Use an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20 GHz CPU or faster to play back videos with high definition image quality (HD) if recorded using the highest quality mode. Videos with high definition image quality (HD) recorded in other quality modes may be played back with a slower CPU. Depending on the performance of your video card, videos with high definition image quality (HD) recorded using the highest quality mode may be played back with a slower CPU than that recommended above. For the following operations, an Intel Pentium III 1GHz or faster is necessary. - Importing videos to a computer - Processing videos with standard definition image quality (SD) only
Memory
Windows XP 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) For processing content with standard definition image quality (SD) only, 256 MB of memory or more is necessary. Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows 7 1 GB or more
Hard Disk
Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 100 MB Only the NTFS or exFAT filesystem can be used for importing videos or registering them for viewing.
Display
Minimum 1,024 X 768 dots
Others
USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible))
Supplied Accessories
AC-VL1
AC Adaptor/Charger
NP-F570
Rechargeable Battery Pack
DK-415
Connecting Cord
ECM-XM1
Microphone
RMT-845
Remote Commander
CR2025
Lithium Battery

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