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HXR-NX5U
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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NXCAM™ is the name for Sony's newest line of affordable HD camcorders based on the AVCHD technology produced exclusively for demanding professionals. Picture yourself in the next stage. Definition for Professionals Mobility for Professionals …visualize your creativity. Confidence for Professionals 2 S SONY56901_20pgBro_SONY_56020_20pgBro.pdf 2 ONY56901_20pgBro_SONY_56020_20pgBro.pdf 2 1 11/3/10 11:54:02 AM 1/3/10 11:54:02 AM
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Introduction Debut of the First Sony NXCAM Camcorder-HXR-NX5U – Heralding New Standards in Contents Creation The new HXR-NX5U camcorder is the first product of the NXCAM generation from Sony, and a new category of tapeless memory camcorder, providing an ideal balance of power and performance in the digital age. Utilizing the revolutionary AVCHD format, this camcorder offers long duration recording – with dual memory slots – on affordable consumer memory cards. As it facilitates a totally IT-
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Main Features 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. 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
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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. 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
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Advanced Camera Features Sony-exclusive High-performance “G Lens” The "G Lens" provides great picture quality and versatility with a wide angle of 29.5 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film) and a 20x high quality zoom. Two ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberrations caused by differences in light refraction to minimize color fringing. The advanced 10-group, 15-element lens structure also includes a compound aspheric lens for images that are crisp and clear, even when shoo
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Innovative Technologies Exmor Technology Three 1/3” Exmor CMOS + Ordinary CMOS Sensor Sensors – Before the Codec The three state-of-the-art 1/3” Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array ensure high resolution, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and excellent color reproduction. The quality of this imaging system has earned an excellent reputation in the industry, and is of course fully realized in the new HXR-NX5U. Exmor Technology Noise Reduction System Multiple A/D (analog-to-digita
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Cutting-edge Technologies Location Simplification with Cutting-edge GPS Technology The HXR-NX5U is the world’s first AVCHD professional camcorder with an internal GPS. This important new feature enables users to find the same shooting location when, for example, they need to revisit a location for extra shots that must match existing footage. GPS data is embedded in AVCHD video data files. Mapping data can be created using bundled Content Management Utility software. Also GPS data can be ex
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Shoot and Walk with the New Active SteadyShot Feature A new feature of the HXR-NX5U is Active SteadyShot. This useful feature effectively reduces hand-held camera shake. The improvement is particularly noticeable when using wide-angle framing. It is an essential feature when holding the camcorder by hand, and especially for projects that are recorded mainly in the field. It is also ideal when the subject is moving and must be followed, for example in news gathering or at weddings. Shooting
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Memory Recording for Professionals Efficiency and Operability on Readily Available Memory Cards The HXR-NX5U is also the first Sony professional camcorder from a memory card to any available computer, instantly backing designed to record directly onto consumer memory cards. up valuable data. Another benefit is that memory cards can be These cards are affordable and easy to find. This general easily and cost-effectively reused. versatility is especially handy when a user suddenly needs extra
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Hybrid Video Footage Recording Capability Optional 128-GB Flash Memory Unit, HXR-FMU128 Sony proudly introduces the HXR-FMU128, an optional 128-GB flash Hybrid Recording with the HXR-NX5U and HXR-FMU128 memory unit exclusively designed for the HXR-NX5U camcorder. This enables hybrid recording of video footage – another world 1. HYBRID Format first for an AVCHD professional camcorder. Other capabilities HD+HD/HD+SD include simultaneous recording of HD and HD video footage, and SD for today,
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Recording Format and Editing Workflow The Revolutionary AVCHD Format AVCHD is an efficient data compression method which greatly reduces memory requirements. The new format allows tapeless recording with high image quality in a small file size. This is made possible by the revolutionary MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec. In addition, the AVCHD file format is spreading rapidly into the market. Many consumer electronic devices already support AVCHD playback, and more are likely to come. Major NLE s
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Content Management Utility Software for HXR-NX5U ® Content Management Utility is an easy to use Microsoft Windows software application for clip management and file uploading. 1. It allows users to connect divided files due to FAT32 restrictions, which automatically divide files into 2-GB data files during recording. 2. The new Sony dual memory card relay recording system record clips onto separate cards, if the clip exceeds the capacity of a single memory card. Content Management Utility s
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Recording Format and Editing Workflow Editing Workflow For Windows users Use Content Management Utility Software to ingest USB2.0 HXR-NX5U ® Windows PC Memory Card Memory Card Reader USB2.0 Import HXR-FMU128 Content Management Utility NLE software ® For Final Cut Pro Users Use “Log & Transfer” and convert to ProRes422 to edit USB2.0 HXR-NX5U Memory Card Memory Card Reader USB2.0 Log & Transfer Edit on Final Cut Pro Software HXR-FMU128 Utilize the SDI or HDMI etc outputs SDI OR HDMI Compu
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Operation Functionality Easy Operation with Newly Designed Menu Interface 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. VISUAL INDEX Button The VISUAL INDEX button is a one touch bu
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Supporting Features XtraFine LCD Panel One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder The HXR-NX5U features a 3.2-inch*-type XtraFine A one-touch clip-type microphone holder makes it easy to LCD panel. It has approximately 921,000 pixels attach and remove the microphone for quick storage. (1920 x 480), and this higher resolution allows easier focus. The XtraFine LCD displays virtually 100% of the recorded picture area at a color temperature of approximately 6500K. The LCD Panel on non-Sony camcord
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XtraFine EVF The 0.45-inch-type XtraFine electronic viewfinder (EVF) has approximately 1,227,000 pixels (852 x 3 (RGB) x 480). This device has three independent LEDs for Red, Green, and Blue colors. The EVF has a selectable display mode (Color or Black and White mode). It also displays virtually 100% of the recorded picture area at a color temperature of approximately 6500K, and has an improved interface for easier viewing of the on-screen menu. Hardware Switch for Headphone Monitor A high-q
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Accessories To expand the variety and possibilities of shooting, using RM-1000BP ® Remote Commander Unit accessories is a simple, efficient choice. How about shooting in darkness or longtime shooting? Shooting under these Commander unit kinds of situations can be realized much easier with the help functions Better User Interface for of accessories. professional applications Sony makes a variety of compatible accessories available starting from basic necessities, such as batter
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VCL-HG0872K HVL-LBPA LED Battery Video Light Wide Conversion Lens LED reliability and low power consumption of 16W magnification NP-F770/F970 conversion lens for the HXR-NX5U flexible installation (Cold shoe/Screw bolt/Screw and easy attachment hole) Flag and 4x5.65 inch filter shooting and interviews holder Spot (600lx@1m) or flood-lighting (300lx@1m) integrated lens shutter with attached condens- ing lens ON or Off to soften shadows and re
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Specifications HXR-NX5U General Media Weight (w/ Lens hood with Lens cover) Approx. 4 lb 15 oz (2.2 kg) Type Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2)™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, 3 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX™ * (w/ Battery, Lens hood with NP-F770 Approx. 5 lb 11oz (2.6 kg) 4 Lens cover, large eyecup, SD/SDHC Memory Card* NP-F970 Approx. 5 lb 14oz (2.7 kg) ECM-XM1, Memory card) Flash Memory Unit Dimension (Lens hood with Lens cover) Approx. 6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 inch (173 x 187 x 342 mm) Supplied Accessories
