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From October 1st, 2011 UPDATE 01/01/2012: This promotion has been extended through March 31, 2012. you can receive an ACC-V1BP basic power accessory kit free via mail-in rebate when you purchase an NXCAM HXR-NX70U camcorder.
Sony Ultra-wide Angle 26.3mm G lens
Sony professional G Lens technology lenses are engineered for superb optical performance, capturing
brilliantly accurate color reproduction and sharp, detailed images to the corners of the frame. In
addition, the 26.3mm focal length offers a wide angle of view for capturing a wider perspective.
Assignable Lens Ring (Focus/Zoom/Iris)
The HXR-NX70U lens has an assignable lens ring -via a rotary switch- that allows manual adjustment of
focus, iris, and zoom settings. The camera also has a professional style (front to back) zoom rocker,
similar to the HXR-NX5 for variable, servo zoom control.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode
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. In addition, the
innovative 3-way shake-minimizing feature adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video
capture.
Native 16:9, Back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensors are well known for low-light sensitivity, image clarity
and drastically reduced noise.
Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R sensor maximizes the light gathering area
per pixel allowing better results when shooting in low-light conditions. The sensitivity is roughly double
that of conventional CMOS sensors of the same size and pixel size.
Thanks to its native 16:9 aspect ratio, the HXR-NX70U’s third generation Exmor R sensor on the HXRNX70U,
covers more of the Sony G lens image circle for a 26.3mm ultra wide angle of view.
Infrared NightShot® (Night Vision) filming and photography
The HXR-NX70U incorporates an IR illuminator that produces moderate levels of infrared light, enabling
effective night time imaging under low light conditions. The resulting images are typically higher resolution
than other night vision technologies. Note: Use of an outboard IR illuminator increases the image capture
range, proportionally to the IR source power.
AVCHD Recording + 96GB*5 embedded Flash Memory
As in other NXCAM camcorders, the NX70’s recording format is AVCHD. One Memory card slot accepts
either compatible memory sticks or SD Cards. Its built-in 96GB flash memory permits long recording
times exceeding 10hours at 24Mbps and 8hours at 28Mbps. Simultaneous recording to portable memory
and the built-in flash memory is possible in some modes.
1920x1080 60P full HD recording at 28Mbps
The new PS mode with a 28Mbps recording bit-rate enables the HXR-NX70U to capture full HD at 60P.
The PS mode provides the highest HD spatial and motion resolution. Its full HD 1920x1080 60P
recordings can be slowed down to 24P during post production for beautiful 2.5 slow motion. Note: Only
the 1080 60P “PS” Mode makes use of 28Mbps; all other frame rates record at a maximum of 24Mbps as
established by the AVCHD specification.
GPS Geo Tagging
A built-in GPS receiver allows viewing the HXR-NX70U’s current location coordinates on the LCD display,
as well as "tagging" the clips with shooting locations. The receiver gives the ability to “tag” shooting
locations as a future reference if it is necessary to return to the same location or to create a log of areas
covered when surveying remote locations. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts the
camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone when long distance travel is part of your assignment. Locations
can be tracked on Google maps and all GPS data can be extracted with a PC.
3.5” touch-screen XtraFine™ LCD display (921K)
A large 3.5” (16:9) XtraFine LCD screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, for composing more
easily, even outdoors. By reducing glare, remarkably high contrast is achieved, delivering more natural,
realistic colors and allowing easier viewing in bright lighting conditions.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
As with other Sony NXCAM camcorders, it is possible to “field backup” entire cards or important shots by
copying footage directly from your camcorder to an external USB hard disk drive; all without the need for
a computer. The HXR-NX70U can also access clips stored on the external hard drive for playback on a
monitor, utilizing the camcorder’s powerful playback indexing features.
Detachable handle/ professional audio control unit
A detachable audio pod includes two balanced XLR audio inputs with phantom power and attenuation
options required by professionals. Default audio settings for XLR recording are highlighted in green for
easy reference in the field under difficult lighting conditions. The included ECM-XM1 shotgun microphone
provides audio recording performance similar to larger shoulder-mounted ENG style cameras. Note: The
XLR adaptor and ECM-XM1 microphone are not rain or dust resistant.
As with all NXCAM camcorders, the HXR-NX70U gives users the option of recording audio as Dolby
Digital AC3 (stereo) or Linear (16-bit) PCM and 48 KHz sampling rate.
Specifications:
Specification Parameter Specification Value
Weight (Body only) 1 lb. 13 oz. (840 g)
Weight with lens and included accessories 2 lbs. 13oz. (1285g)
Dimensions (Body only without eye cup and
microphone) (WxHxD) 4 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 11 3/4 inch (111.5 × 119.5 × 297.5 mm)
Dimensions with eyecup and microphone 7 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 20 1/2 inch (178 x 192 x 519.5mm)
Power Requirements AC adaptor / Battery) 8.4V / 6.8V
Power consumption with ECM-XM1 and LCD 3.5 W
Operating temperature +32 to +104 degrees F (0 to +40 degrees (C)
Storage temperature -4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C)
Continuous battery recording time 220 min (VF), 215 min (LCD)
HD Video Format HD MPEG-4 AVCHD format compatible +1080/60p original
format)
SD Video Format MPEG-2 PS (Same as DVD)
Audio Format HD Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit,
48kHz
Audio Format SD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
HD Recording (Mode, Bit-rate and Framerate)
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
SD Recording (Mode, Bit-rate & Frame-rate) SD/STD HQ (9 Mbps) 720 x 576/50i /16:9, 4:3
Recording/Playback time 170 min (MS/ SD 32 GB card, HD FX, LPCM)
530 min (Int. memory 96 GB, HD FX, LPCM)
Sony G- Lens Specifications:
Focal length: 3.8~38mm (26.3~263mm 35mm equivalent)
Zoom ratio: 10x (14x Extended Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom)
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Focus: Full range Auto/Manual
Image stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active mode
(Wide to Tele)
Imaging device Exmor R CMOS sensor
Gross pixels Approx. 6,648,000 pixels
Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9
aspect ratio Approx. 6,140,000 pixels
Minimum illumination 3 lx (Low LUX mode, 1/25 shutter)
Shutter speed (Manual) 1/6 - 1/10000 (Manual Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed 1/scan frame rate- 1/10000(Manual)
Slow & Quick Motion function 200 fps (fixed) as Smooth Slow Rec (picture quality is
degraded)
White balance Auto, Outdoor (5800K), indoor (3200K), One-push (Touch
panel)
Audio input XLR 3-pin (female) (x 2), LINE/MIC/MIC +48 V selectable
Plug ON power microphone Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5 mm
A/V output A/V Remote connector
Component Video Output A/V Remote connector
USB USB device mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1)
Headphone output Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5mm
Remote (LANC type) Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5mm)
HDMI output HDMI connector (x 1)
Built-in LCD monitor 3.5 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots(1920 x
480), 16:9 aspect
Viewfinder 1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
1 226 880 dots equivalent (852 x 3 [RGB] x 480)
LCD Panel 3.5 (8.8 cm) type, aspect ratio 16:9
921 600 dots (1920 x 480)
Memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Internal Memory 96GB
Built-in Microphone (IPX54 rated) 2ch Stereo microphone
IPX Certification IPX54
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor [AC-L200C/D], Rechargeable Battery Pack [NPFV70],
Power cord, Microphone [ECM-XM1], Wind Screen,
XLR Adaptor, Lens hood with lens cover, Large eyecup,
Component A/V cable, A/V connecting cable, USB cable
(mini-B), USB Adaptor cable (for external HDD) [VMCUAM1],
Wireless Remote Commander [RM-845], Application
Software (CD-ROM) [Content Management Utility]