Sony HXR-NX80 Compact 1" Live Streaming NXCAM 4K Camcorder

2022-05-20T10:33:30

Order a second camera for a church after the first camcorder performed so well. Great in low light conditions and for live streaming. Picture quality is great!

DEMARCUS B.

2022-04-08T08:38:54

Amazing !!! It does 4K lime the movies ?? The football games was out of this world quality and sounds Just love the camera

JASON M.

2021-11-24T02:11:31

Excellent, good quality and good price

MARIA G.

2020-12-18T18:46:29

This is a top notch camera for anyone who's looking for a cinematic feel with a YouTube budget. The options that are packed into this camera in the small frame are incredible. The Image Stabilization isn't quite as good as the Sony AX53 but the footage is head and shoulders better. Adorama did a great job packaging the camera and accessories and couldn't have been easier to work with!

BRYAN B.

2020-11-25T16:18:52

pretty simple to use and cool features

JILSON T.

2020-08-06T16:56:36

I have used my new camera 4-5 times so far. I am extremely happy with the quality of the video. I have received a lot of attention and compliments just by how it looks when I have it out. It looks professional and makes a statement. I am very pleased. I only wish there was more videos out to teach users how to use it to its fullest and other accessories that could make it even better.

GEORGE Y.

2019-12-28T05:06:04

As a long time photographer, I decided I wanted to expand my horizons and dabble a little in videography. I always wanted to do some videography, but quality camcorders were very pricy, and very large in size. Sony came out with the XD-NX-AX lineup and changed the 4K landscape for prosumers like me. I purchased a Sony AX53 (a good camera on its own accord), which I soon realized would not be sufficient in doing everything I wanted to do, so I "bit the bullet" and shortly thereafter purchased an NX80 from Adorama. I was going to purchase a PXW-Z150, but there were features on that camera which I wouldn't be needing since I wont be using it for ENG, which didn't justify me as a "prosumer" spending an extra $500. Purchasing the bundle at the same price that other retailers sold only the camera was the deciding factor when purchasing this kit. I knew I was going to have to buy a backup battery and a UV filter to protect the camera lens anyhow, so Adorama's bundle fit the bill. I received the HXR-NX80 4K NXCAM bundle on time and as advertised by Adorama. I already had a Sony AX53, so the NX camera was a big step up. I plan on producing landscape and wildlife HDR videos, so the wide dynamic range of the NX80 suites this purpose well. I also purchased DaVinci Resolve Studio to edit and color grade my HDR videos after using the free version to get my feet wet with the advanced editor/color grader. The NX80 is a wonderful camcorder, with a lot of of features all packed in a small form-factor. The tack-sharp Zeiss glass is perfectly mated to the excellent 1" Exmor RS sensor, producing sharp, well saturated video quality. The phase-detection coupled to the contrast detection autofocus make for FAST focusing in most lighting conditions. The ability to use S-Log and HLG make for professional looking results from such a small camera. Having built-in neutral density filters are very convenient, even though the kit came with a lens mounted neutral density lens filter. The built-in mic preamps and phantom powered XLR inputs make for quality audio right out of the camera. The top handle make handling the camera easier and safer. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and have big plans for this camera (and the AX53). The rest of the bundle was a nice add-on, but some of it I won't be using. The UV filter which came in the bundle was immediately screwed onto the camera lens when I received them to protect the camera's lens. The UV filter is nowhere near the quality of a HOYA or B+W, but will protect the camera's lens until I can upgrade to a better filter. The lens mounted neutral density and circular polarizer filters which came with the camera will likely not be used, but I'll keep them in my bag. The extra battery in the bundle was also a nice feature. Luckily, the same battery fits both my NX80 and AX53. The well made bundled duffel-type bag is a little too big for me, but will be used for other purposes. I put the camera in a smaller bag which suites me better since I will be carrying the camera bag out in the field with me on my video expeditions. All-in-all, I'm very pleased with my purchase and hope to have years of camcorder enjoyment to come. Take my advise and BUY THIS CAMCORDER. You won't regret it.

Fathernature59

2019-12-11T09:30:24

Very good deal on this awesome camcorder. This is our second one, not because the old one stopped, but because this one has many added features. Now we have two great cameras for our events and promotions.

SCOTT W.

2019-11-22T07:05:44

Love the camera, it has everything you need in one bundle. I thought of purchasing the Sony A7 III but when considering the cost of additional lens, and the effort to constantly switch between them, I landed on the NX80. The built in zoom lens and ND filter alone makes this camera amazing. The bag that came with this bundle is also a pretty solid and roomy bag. I’m able to fit two cameras, extra batteries, wires and mics in this bag with room left.

Jaclyn B.

2019-11-08T16:06:51

Excellent camera. Great “run and gun” size for what we do outdoors.

RYAN F.

2019-09-19T16:56:24

The good. The image and audio of the nx8o is really good. The ease of use and form factor is nice. It is not as robust as a professional user would want. The ziess lens is good. Sadly mine developed a flaw on the interlens. I used the camera in temperatures over 100 degrees and a small crack developed. A secondary problem developed with the zoom controls as the camera under the bright California sun in a vineyard on the same day as the lens issue developed. I am going to send it to service. Until then I will use my more robust Panasonic 4K models.

kerry h.

2019-05-23T10:07:13

The 1-inch sensor does what it claims in low-light. The camera is compact enough to easily be maneuvered when on the move, and the controls are good. It would be helpful to be able to delete scenes directly from the thumbnail screen without having to go to the menu, and I need to get a little better at shooting high speed objects. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase.

Andrew H.

2018-10-08T08:43:18

Wanted professional-level performance and functionality with relatively affordable pricing and output file formats compatible with consumer-grade video editor software. Did a lot of research and bought Sony HXR-NX80 for my church. Very pleased with this model. Highly recommended.

Juin-Hwey C.

2018-10-05T09:55:17

Love the green screen results

RAYMOND F.

2018-08-23T10:05:42

I have not had a huge amount of time to test out this camera, but it's clear to me from the time I have spent that I won't be disappointed with my purchase. It's compact, which makes it easy to handle no matter what the conditions of the shoot. I'm much more experienced with videography than photography but it's clear that this camera can handle both very well and that is one of the reasons I decided to purchase it. I've used Sony video equipment primarily for over 20 years and, compared with my experience with other cameras (Canon XL1), Sony seems more intuitive and user friendly. I think I'm going to love this camera.

Wendy P.

2018-05-10T12:17:46

This camera is still new to me, but I have set up a 4K and 1080p picture profile so that I can shoot quickly and edit without spending time is Premier or Resolve color grading. I had planned on shooting in S-Log, but I get the professional results I need right out of the camera. I was able to quickly get up and running with Doug Jensens Master Class on this camera: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/z90/254142955

Ron P.

2018-02-28T06:26:32

I'm a semi-serious photographer that was using my Nikon DSLR's (810, 750, 500) to take short clips of video with "OK" results...The Sony was perfect for me! Great usable features, high-quality and easy to use...yet full of professional features as my knowledge expands. The convertible handle is a plus...you can shoot as is with the small controllable single grip or attach the handle for full function XLR microphones. Sony's quality overall is terrific. Shooting outdoors is a breeze too with the built-in ND filters. Value for the money it was hard to beat for what we shoot for work and fun. For reference, I use the Rode VideoMic Pro+ and the Stereo VideoMic Pro right on the camera. When using the handle, I use a pair of Rode NTG2's...one camera mounted and one pointed in the direction I'm shooting. Terrific sound quality and Sony's easy to access control panel lets you fine tune your sound levels. Recently, we shot a video training series with the RodeLink Filmmaker's Kit with great success. Also, we added the Sony LANC remote control which mounted up nice on the Manfrotto tripod. An invaluable item for production work and smooth transitions. PRO's: High quality 4K, 1" sensor Easy to Use Auto modes, yet full Pro functionality. Compact (without handle) Semi-Compact (with). Multiple sounds control options. SD cards and good battery life. (Buy a few spares though) CON's (Minimal) The clamp used to secure the microphone on the handle requires a spacer which was not included. Buttons are a bit small and the menu is challenging to push when the viewfinder is open. Wish the zoom range was a bit more robust. Adorama has been great to work with over the years for my Camera purchases and my video experiences so far have matched that level of satisfaction. I would recommend Adorama and Sony highly for people wanting a lot of Pro features packed into a small video camera that shoot both professional videos and personal outdoors!

Jeffrey M.