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2021-03-30T08:55:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweet little 3-Chip!

This is a fantastic 3-Chip 1080P camcorder that is simple yet feature full. You would be hard pressed to find anything comparable in the market, I know because I've tried. We built out a Nationwide streaming solution with over 20 of these cameras and could not be happier.

BRYAN L.

2021-01-19T07:18:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Very user friendly controls.

Excellent Camera.

ALVIN I.

2020-11-04T11:54:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Good HD camera, rich colors, nice lens.

For the price this is a great camera with a great lens. Very good colors, low light capable, lots of adjustments and cheap to run for hours at a time. The -S codec is twice as dense as competing codecs at the same quality level. Very compatible with NX3 camera's plus a 3G-S output.

Alan N.

2017-11-24T15:09:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for TV Programs

Its a good camera and professional for TV

David M.

2017-06-24T11:09:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great investment!

Bought this to record our church services. The quality is much better than a dslr and seems to perform very well in low light. Our church is now considering buying a second camera to be able to film from two different angles. Would recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their equipment. Only thing to keep in mind that the files are large. For example I recorded a video in mp4 format for 41 minutes (our sermons last normally this long) and it took up 15 GB of data. So to process this you do need a powerful machine.

ALEX K.

2016-12-11T11:27:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast shipping

I will definitely return here to buy again. I received my order in less than 3 days.

Olukayode A.

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Sony HXR-NX5R Specifications

  • Imaging Device

    3-chips 1/2.8 type "Exmor" CMOS Sensor

  • Microphone

    Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.

  • Built-in Optical Filters

    OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND

  • Effective Picture Elements

    Approx. 2.07M

  • Gain Selection

    -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 dB, AGC

  • Minimum Illumination

    50i : 1.0lux(1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain Auto) or 60i : 1.2lux(1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain Auto)

  • Shutter Speed (Time)

    1/3 -1/10,000

  • Slow & Quick Motion Function

    1080p: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25,50 fps

  • Audio Recording

    XAVC S HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
    AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
    DV : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

  • Continuous Operating Time

    Approx. 240 min. with NP-F770 battery (while recording with LCD, AVCHD 1080/50i or 60i FX) Approx. 440 min. with NP-F770 battery (while playing with LCD, AVCHD 1080/50i or 60i FX)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    7 x 7 7/8 x 15 1/4 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup) excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)

  • Mass

    Approx. 4 lb 10 oz (body) - Approx. 5 lb 8 oz (with lens hood, ,eyecup, NP-F770 battery)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 F to 104 F

  • Power Consumption

    Approx. 7.5 W (while recording with viewfinder and AVCHD 1080/50i or 60i FX)
    Approx. 7.8 W (while recording with LCD and AVCHD 1080/50i or 60i FX)

  • Power Requirements

    DC In: 8.4V - Battery: 7.2 V

  • Recording Frame Rate NTSC Mode

    XAVC S (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p,PS mode (28 Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i/29.97p/23.98p,FX mode (24 Mbps)FH mode(17 Mbps) AVCHD (1440 x 1080)@59.94i,HQ mode (9 Mbps) LP mode (5 Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p,FX mode (24 Mbps)FH mode (17 Mbps) HQ mode (9 Mbps) DV (720 x 576) @59.94i,25 Mbps

  • Recording Media

    Memory Stick Pro Duo(TM) and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible (x1) SD/SDHC/SDXC (x1)

  • Recording/Playback Time

    XAVC S HD@LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps
    Approx. 155 min with 64 GB memory card
    AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode
    Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
    Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card
    AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode
    Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
    Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card
    AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode
    Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
    Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card DV
    Approx. 280 min with 64 GB memory card

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 F to +140 F

  • Video Recording Format

    XAVC S HD:MPEG4-AVC/H264 4:2:0 Long profile
    AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible DV

  • Filter Diameter

    M72 mm

  • Focal Length

    f=4.1 - 82.0mm
    equivalent to f=28.8 - 576mm on 35 mm lens(16:9)
    equivalent to f=35.2 - 705mm on 35 mm lens(4:3)

  • Focus

    AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to 8 (Wide), 800 mm to 8 (Tele)

  • Image Stabilizer

    ON/OFF selectable, shift lens

  • Iris

    F1.6 - F11 auto/manual selectable

  • Zoom Ratio Selectable

    20x (optical), servo/manual

  • Audio In

    XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

  • Audio Out

    Stereo mini jack (x1)

  • Composite Video Out

    BNC ( 1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 O

  • DC In

    DC jack

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    HDMI connector - Type A (1)

  • Earphone

    Stereo mini jack (x1)

  • Remote

    Stereo mini mini jack (x1)

  • SDI Out

    BNC type (x1), SD/HD/3G(Level-B) selectable SMTPE 259M/292M/424M/425M standards

  • USB

    Multi/Micro USB jack (x1)

  • Lens Mount

    Fixed

  • Built-in LCD Monitor

    8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56 M dots.

  • Viewfinder

    1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED Approx. 1.44 M dots

About Sony HXR-NX5R NXCAM Professional Camcorder (4270 Hours) - SKU#1801392

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Great investment!

By ALEX K.

Bought this to record our church services. The quality is much better than a dslr and seems to perform very well in low light. Our church is now considering buying a second camera to be able to film from two different angles. Would recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their equipment. Only thing to keep in mind that the files are large. For example I recorded a video in mp4 format for 41 minutes (our sermons last normally this long) and it took up 15 GB of data. So to process this you do ne...

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Sweet little 3-Chip!

By BRYAN L.

This is a fantastic 3-Chip 1080P camcorder that is simple yet feature full. You would be hard pressed to find anything comparable in the market, I know because I've tried. We built out a Nationwide streaming solution with over 20 of these cameras and could not be happier.

Sony's HXR-NX5U was a classic: our first NXCAM½ camcorder and a landmark in the transition from tape to memory recording. Now that classic is reborn in the form of Sony's new HXR-NX5R. With enhanced features like Wi-Fi½ file transfer, OLED viewfinder and MI Shoe, the NX5R is a worthy successor.

Rich colour imagery
The NX5R offers latest generation imaging performance, with Full-HD progressive image capture rather than the interlaced output of the original HXR-NX5. Its three 1/2.8-type Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors provide 2.07 million effective pixel count at the 16:9 aspect ratio. Red, blue, and green light are independently captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. An advanced LSI (featuring intelligent noise reduction, enhanced detail reproduction and distortion correction technologies) delivers remarkably lifelike images.

Built-in LED lighting
An easily adjustable LED video light is positioned just above the camcorder's built-in microphone, providing convenient illumination for a wide range of shooting situations and minimising the need to carry external lighting equipment. Illumination is approximately 200 lux/1m (approx. 800 lux/0.5m) with a beam angle of 30½ and a colour temperature of approximately 5500K.

Networked for high usability
The NX5R's built-in wireless functionality opens up new business opportunities with the push of a button.

Live internet stream from any event using hassle-free Ustream service or a generic streaming mode for a local area network for a secure corporate presentation.

Remote control makes the the NX5R perfect for multi-camera shoots. Mount on a tripod and use your smart phone or tablet to monitor and control focus, zoom, iris, REC START/STOP and more*.

FTP allows you to click and send Full-HD content to your editor for fast breaking news stories.

Wide choice of connections including 3G-SDI
The NX5R provides all the connectivity options professionals expect, including 3G-SDI (Full HD 50p/60p output), plus REMOTE, composite (BNC) and audio XLR terminals.

Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
The NX5R takes advantage of Sony's flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, which provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching to compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony wireless microphone systems such as the UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 (sold separately).

Dual media slots
To extend recording time and workflow flexibility, the NX5R is equipped with two memory card slots and is compatible with SDXC and SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo.

Relay mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full; Simul mode allows simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example to create an immediate back-up version). The NX5R's two Start/Stop buttons on the handle grip and camcorder body can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in Simul mode.

Get closer with 40x zoom
The NX5R'S high-performance Sony G lens offers an expansive 28.8 mm (35mm full-frame format equivalent) angle of view at the wide end and a stunning 40X zoom. The 20x optical zoom range will easily cover most shooting situations, but when more reach is required, Sony's advanced Clear Image Zoom employs Super Resolution Technology to double your optical zoom up to 40x while still delivering exceptional image quality.

Multi-format recording
The NX5R is designed to provide the absolute best performance for Full HD productions, recording in AVCHD and DV to support proven legacy workflows, as well as the newer, more advanced XAVC S at 50Mbps.

XAVC S offers stunning picture quality, but also workflow flexibility and storage efficiency. In XAVC S, the NX5R uses the MP4 file format, sampling at 50Mbps. Compared to AVCHD, XAVC S 50Mbps captures more details and less noise thanks to the higher bitrate.

Depending on your region, separate models are available offering recording frame rates of 50p Full HD and 50i SD (PAL model), or 60p Full HD and 60i SD (NTSC model).

Flexible controls
All of the NX5R's key functions are at your fingertips - from intuitive Direct Menu controls to a responsive joystick on the hand grip. Direct Menu options display on-screen, so shooting parameters can be changed quickly and conveniently without taking your eyes off the action.

Precision monitoring
However you choose to shoot, the NX5R adapts to fit your style. It has a high visibility wide viewing angle and high contrast 0.39-type 1440K OLED viewfinder and an easily adjustable, flip-out 3.5-type 1550K LCD, for precision monitoring and low latency.

Perfect partnership
The NX5R was designed alongside Sony's MCX-500 Multi Camera Live Producer, a robust and cost-effective switcher that makes it easy for one person to run a multi-camera live event shoot. When used with the MCX-500 and RM-30BP LANC controller, a Tally indicator will automatically appear on each NX5R's LCD panel and Electronic View Finder - a red icon indicates when the shot is live (PGM) while Green indicates preview mode (PVW). The MCX-500 supports up to 9 video inputs, 5 channel stereo inputs including XLR with both internal recording and live streaming via Ustream.

What's in the box:

  • Sony HXR-NX5R NXCAM Camcorder
  • Lens Cover with Hood
  • Large Eyecup
  • Shoe Cap
  • AC Adapter
  • AC Power Cord
  • NP-F970 Battery Pack
  • Battery Charger
  • Item Note: Missing USB Cable; Video Light Diffuser; Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)