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2014-10-02T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice for the money

This is a nice camcorder for the money. It has a good 20X zoom, takes nice pictures and has great features. It does not do to well in low light as all 1/3 sensor cams don't. If your subject has a lot of back lighting it does well The batteries last a long time and the recording media is a lot cheaper than SxS cards. But does not record at the bit rate others do.

Jeff M.

2014-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Medium Budget Pro Camera

having used the predecessor to this camera, the Sony NX5, the NX3 fixes some of the issues from that camera, and adds a few new notable features. We shoot mainly auto racing and sporting events, and having a 20X and now a 40X Clear Image Zoom were huge selling points. Finding a good quality HD camera of any kind with a 20X lens is Not easy. Sony added to the detail and vibrance of this camera by adding the (3) EXMOR 2/3 inch sensors that all of our B cameras utilize for great picture quality. Plenty of flexibility for the Novice and Pro Videographer to capture amazing images. Many people have complained about the camera Not coming with a Sony battery, but previously having (3) VX-2000 cameras that used the same NP-970 batteries, we had a few extra still in use. One other big change was adding the old style Sony power supply connection on the camera vs. the NX5's ridiculous power supply adapter in place of a battery. Now with the NX3, we can run on power and have the battery as a backup when the power goes out. All in ALL, this is a great replacement for anyone who used (3) Chip cameras in the past. Negatives on this camera so far: -Lack of Internal Flash memory would have been another great addition. -Inability to Dim the onboard LCD Light (which is quite bright) Lack of supplied onboard Shotgun Microphone, Sony got cheap here to save money. Great purchase for the Novice to Professional Shooter.

MR T.

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Sony HXR-NX3 Specifications

  • Camera: Sensor

    3 x 1/2.8" Exmor CMOS Sensor

  • Camera: Pixel Count

    Total: 2.41-megapixel
    Effective: 2.07-megapixel

  • Camera: Minimum Illumination

    60i: 1.2 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain Auto)
    60i: 0.6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris Auto, gain 30dB)

  • Camera: Shutter Speed

    1/4 to 1/10,000 second

  • Camera: White Balance

    Preset (Outdoor:5600K), A, B

  • Camera: Gain

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

  • Camera: Gamma Curve

    Selectable

  • Camera: Built-in ND Filter

    Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

  • Lens: Mount

    Fixed

  • Lens: Zoom Ratio

    20x (optical), servo/manual

  • Lens: Focal Length

    4.1 to 82.0 mm

  • Lens: 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    28.8 to 576.0mm (16:9)
    35.2 to 705.0mm (4:3)

  • Lens: Iris

    f/1.6 to f/11, auto/manual selectable

  • Lens: Focus

    AF/MF selectable

  • Lens: Minimum Focus Distance

    Wide: 0.4" (10.0 mm) Tele: 31.5"(800.0 mm)

  • Lens: Image Stabilizer

    ON/OFF selectable, shift lens

  • Lens: Filter Diameter

    72mm

  • Recording: Video Format

    HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.2264 AVCHD 2.0
    SD: DV (AVI)
    MP4: MPEG-4/H.264 with MP4 wrapping

  • Recording: Audio Format

    HD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
    SD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
    MP4: AAC 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz

  • Recording: Resolutions & Frame Rates

    HD
    PS (28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60p, 16:9 FX (24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60i, 30p,24p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9 FH (17Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60i, 30p,24p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9 HQ (9Mbps): 1440 x 1080/60i, 16:9, 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9 LP (5Mbps): 1440 x 1080/60i, 16:9
    SD
    DV (25Mbps): 720 x 480/60i, 16:9, 4:3
    MP4
    MP4 (3.5Mbps): 1280 x 720/30p, 24p, 16:9

  • Recording: Recording/Playback Time

    Approx. 290min(SDXC 64GB, PS, LPCM)
    Approx. 340min(SDXC 64GB, FX, LPCM)
    Approx. 450min(SDXC 64GB, FH, LPCM)

  • Viewfinder

    0.45" LCD
    852 x 480 x 3(H x V x RGB)
    Aspect Ratio: 16:9

  • LCD Monitor

    3.5" LCD monitor
    Effective Pixels: Approx. 921,000
    640 x 480 x 3 (H x V x RGB)
    Aspect Ratio: 16:9

  • HDMI Output

    1 x Type A

  • Composite Output

    1 x BNC, NTSC

  • Audio Input

    2 x XLR (3-pin), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

  • Audio Output

    RCA pin

  • USB

    mini-AB USB 2.0, mass storage/host

  • Headphone Output

    1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

  • Speaker Output

    Monaural

  • DC Input

    DC jack

  • Remote

    1 x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack

  • Media Type

    1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick Duo
    1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC

  • Built-In Microphone

    Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

  • Built-in Light

    LED
    Luminous Intensity: Approx. 200 lx at 3.3' (1.0 m), Approx. 800 lx at 16.4' (5.0m)
    Lighting Angle: Approx. 30deg.
    Color Temperature: Approx. 5500K

  • Wi-Fi

    IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    2.4 GHz bandwidth
    Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
    NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant

  • Power Requirements

    Battery pack: 7.2 VDC
    AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC

  • Power Consumption

    Approx. 6.4 W with XLR mic while recording, EVF On, Video light Off
    Approx. 6.9 W with XLR mic while recording, LCD monitor On, Video light Off

  • Battery Operating Time

    Approx. 410 min with NP-F970 battery (video light Off) Approx. 265 min with NP-F970 battery (video light On)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104deg.F (0 to 40deg.C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 to 140deg.F (-20 to 60deg.C)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 6.9 x 7.60 x 15.5" (175.26 x 193.04 x 393.7mm) with lens hood, eye piece

  • Weight

    With lens hood: Approx. 4.87 lb (2.21 kg) With lens hood, EVF eyecup and NP-F970 battery: Approx. 5.60 lbs (2.54 kg)

About Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Professional Handheld Camcorder - (770 Hours) SKU#1663944

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Perfect Medium Budget Pro Camera

By MR T.

having used the predecessor to this camera, the Sony NX5, the NX3 fixes some of the issues from that camera, and adds a few new notable features. We shoot mainly auto racing and sporting events, and having a 20X and now a 40X Clear Image Zoom were huge selling points. Finding a good quality HD camera of any kind with a 20X lens is Not easy. Sony added to the detail and vibrance of this camera by adding the (3) EXMOR 2/3 inch sensors that all of our B cameras utilize for great picture quality....

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The Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Professional Handheld Camcorder brings high-quality performance, adaptability and ease of use to a compact, handheld body. The camcorder features a 3-chip Exmor sensor with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, Sony G lens with 20x optical zoom range and a 40x Clear Image Zoom for 35mm equivalent focal lengths up to 1152mm. It also features Wi-Fi connectivity for transferring video files from the camcorder to mobile devices, as well as controlling camera functions from your smartphone or tablet. A network-friendly 720p, 3 Mbps MP4 recording option allows for easy transfer and compatibility with computer, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

The HXR-NX3 records video using the AVCHD 2.0 format, with frame rates up to 60p for recording smooth motion. 60i and 24p modes are also available. You can also record in the DV format, letting you fit the camcorder into existing DV workflows. Media is recorded to two SD memory card slots. You can choose to record simultaneously to both cards or use the relay mode which switches recording automatically to the second memory card when the first one is full. The two card slots can be controlled independently from two separate record buttons. An HDMI output connector provides uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 signals while shooting for use with external recorders.

3 Exmor CMOS Sensors
The HXR-NX3 features three 1/2.8" Full HD CMOS sensors, one-sensor for the Red, Green and Blue color channels. This means high detail and texture, even on high-contrast colors. And, thanks to Sony's Exmor technology, the CMOS sensors deliver low noise and high sensitivity for low-light shooting situations.

Sony G Lens with 20x Optical Zoom, 40x Clear Image Zoom
The Sony G lens provides high image quality while offering 20x optical zoom with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8mm to 576mm. When more telephoto reach is needed a 40x "Clear Image Zoom" allows you to reach an 35mm equivalent focal lengths up to 1152mm.

Frame Rate Flexibility
The camcorder records using the AVCHD 2.0 codec for Full HD 1920x1080 resolution video at frame rates of 24p, 30p, 60i and 60p. The camcorder also offers 720/60p AVCHD capture, 2x slow motion and 60x quick motion recording, as well as standard definition DV recording. The two SD card slots enable simultaneous or relay recording.

Wi-Fi Control
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote viewfinder as well as a remote control for camera functions such as recording start/stop, zoom, iris and touch auto focus. The Wi-Fi remote works with both iOS and Android devices. MP4 video streaming from the camera delivers up to 30 fps to your wireless device. Frame-rate will depend on the processor speed of the mobile device.

NFC One-Touch Remote
Near-field Communication (NFC) chipset allows users to establish a Wi-Fi connection simply by touching an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet on the camcorder.

Built-in LED Video Light
For great versatility when shooting close-ups and interviews, the HXR-NX3 comes equipped with an LED video light. The light outputs 200 lux at 3.3 feet and 800 lux at 1.6 feet.

Additional Features
Separate rings for focus, iris and zoom
Built-in ND filters

What's in the box:

  • Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Professional Handheld Camcorder
  • Lens Hood
  • Firmware: 2.00
  • Aftermarket Battery
  • Aftermarket Charger
  • Car Adapter
  • Item Note: Microphone Holder Taped Onto Mount; Missing EVF Eyecup; Remote