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Overview
Professional camcorder with hybrid capabilities
Capable of capturing HD and SD in AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats and saving it to solid state media.
Simultaneous record
Because the unit can capture to media cards plus an optional flash memory unit, you can a different signal to each, whether HD + a backup or HD + SD. The footage is then easily downloaded to a computer or backup drive using USB 2.0.
When using two, 32-GB memory cards, six hours of continuous HD footage can be recorded.
Easy operation
The completely new menu interface allows users to adjust camcorder functions via a touch panel or buttons and switches. This interface is newly designed specifically for this model. Easier and more straightforward operations are achieved by the combination of a high-resolution XtraFine LCD panel, XtraFine electronic viewfinder (EVF), and well-defined layout.
Hybrid operation
Equipped with a touch panel LCD with a complete new interface specifically designed for this new camcorder. Most of settings can be adjusted by touch screen operation, which is easy, straightforward, and instinctive for operators. However, standard operation using buttons and switches is also available, to provide users with choices to suit any shooting situation.
Features
Exmor 3 CMOS sensors
Three Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array comprise a state-of-the-art sensor system from Sony which realises high resolution, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and excellent colour reproduction, regardless of the codec.
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 AVCHD recording format, which utilises the MPEG-4, AVC/H.264 video codec, allows users to record HD video footage onto random access media, such as Memory Stick PRO Duo and SDHC memory cards. Its intelligent and sophisticated algorithm makes AVCHD a highly efficient compression format ideal for memory recording and IT-based editing.
G lens
This sophisticated lens is optimised to complement the camcorder's advanced image sensor and image-processing technology.
Natural-touch lens operation
The focus, zoom and iris ring are positioned on the lens barrel, and this design offers the same operability as general interchangeable lenses. Focus, zoom and iris control can all be managed easily.
Six-blade iris
The six-blade iris diaphragm is nearly circular, enabling the creation of an extremely beautiful background blur.
Built-in ND filters
The HXR-NX5P is equipped with three built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters--1/4, 1/16, 1/64--which help to vary the depth of field with iris control.
Active SteadyShot
A new, enhanced image stabilisation system that provides a powerful shake-reduction capability, vital for handheld usage. Additional stabilisation is provided by the increased optical lens coverage area and by improved detection with state-of-the-art compensation.
GPS
A built-in global positioning system 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.
Loss-less audio recording
The audio recording format can be selected from either Dolby Digital stereo or Linear PCM stereo. LPCM audio recording provides uncompressed audio quality. Customers who need high quality audio, such as in music videos will be able to acquire CD quality audio data.
