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2014-12-04T19:00:00
Purchased this camcorder for my upcoming Alaska cruise due to its rain resistance as well as a replacement for my old Canon Cams... Works very well with my Sony NX5U and AX2000 for indoor and outdoor stage event shoots.. Like the ability to use the shotgun Mic as well as being able to hook up to the soundboard at my local events... As always the Sony store provided excellent service when I ordered the Cam... The included NP-FV70 Battery will give you a little over 2hrs of continuous recording.. They gave me another NP-FV70 Battery at no cost which was very nice.. I would still recommend ordering the NP-FV100 to keep in your grab bag..Just in case...
Brasstech
2013-08-28T20:00:00
As far as electronics go, this is one of the new seven wonders of the world. What an amazing video camera. It is so easy to use and the quality is second to none. The developers did their homework and got this right.
USMALE
2013-07-22T21:00:00
Very nice feature loaded camera for the $$$$. Takes great video. The rain proof is great for anyone that does outdoor shooting. This is one camera I'll go to a lot in the future. It's also one of the few with NightShot.
D H.
2013-05-24T21:00:00
I recently upgraded to this camcorder from my old Sony. I like the fact that this is still lightweight and dependable but offers many more options. I would highly recommend this camcorder.
MASSURIN M.
2012-10-27T20:00:00
I was very excited to get this camcorder. It came just in time for a shoot and I spent the evening learning all of its features and getting things setup for the event in the next few days. After selecting my quick menu options and hooking up a wireless lapel microphone to the unit I went out to do some shooting and I'm glad I figured out this issue before the main event. On the on-board mixer, it blends both channels 1 and 2 together when you have it selected as CH1-CH2 and have 2 inputs connected to the device. The instructions state that if you only want channel 1 then select that option, but in reality what is does is give you 2 mono channels (Left - Right). That's exactly what I would need for the event that weekend as I was going to pull down a mix from the house mixer separately from the shotgun microphone using my H4N and blend them in post, but now I can record it straight to the camera on channel 2. The manual needs to be more clear about that. If you unplug channel 2 you indeed get channel 1 sound on both the Left and Right inputs on the track. As far as video quality goes, this camera ROCKS! White Balance is good after using the spot option, Saturation is true to life, and after turning Automatic Gain Control Off the brightness and color profile of the video looks really nice. You will need a solid editing machine to playback 1080p @ 60 fps, So make sure your computer is up to the task before purchasing this camera. So after using it for a few weeks I'm solidly sold on this camera. Its a great go-between professional and consumer camera options. The picture is crisp when the gain stays low, a little grain starts to show itself when its boosted. It's compact and everything feels very solid on the unit. Love the on-board audio mixer, now I can leave my H4N at home.
Smoothbassman
2011-09-17T21:00:00
This is a great camera, outstanding video and audio quality for a entry level pro camera. Sony has put a wealth of features in a tiny package. While I have just begun to explore all the features, I have done many hours of shooting already with the camera and its performance has been just about flawless.
Lorray
Approx. 6,648,000 pixels
Native 16:9 Exmor R sensor
HD Approx. 6,140,000 pixels
AVCHD up to 28Mbs
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
96GB Flash memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
-4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C)
HD MPEG-4 AVCHD format compatible +1080/60p original format)
MPEG-2 PS (Same as DVD)
Video 26,3mm to 263mm
1.8mm
37mm
3.8 to 38mm
Full range Auto/Manual
Optical SteadyShot
Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
Six blade iris
Manual
Auto
Sony 10x zoom G-Lens
F:1.8
10x 3.8-38mm
Zoom ratio: 10x (14x Extended Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom)
2 XLR Line/ Mic. with selectable Phantom Power
One 3.5mm stereo jack with Plug-on power
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (x 1) °3.5mm
Two RCA via A/V Remote connector cable
A/V Remote connector
Three RCA & L + R Audio via A/V Remote connector cable
One RCA via A/V Remote connector cable
3.5mm Stereo Jack
Two 3-Pin XLR Line/Mic. with selectable phantom power and attenuation level
One stereo 3.5 mini jack with Plug-on power
LANC type via A/V Remote connector
Mini USB (host or Slave)
+32 to +104 degrees F (0 to +40 degrees (C)
3.5 W
AC adaptor / Battery) 8.4V / 6.8V
Body Only: 4-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 11-3/4 in (111.5 x 119.5 x 297.5 mm)With Microphone and eyecup: 7-1/8 x 7-5/8 x 20-1/2 in (178 x 192 x 519.5mm)
Body Only: 1 lb. 13 oz. (840 g)
With lens and supplied accessories: 2 lbs. 13oz (1285g)
Excellent Camera
By Smoothbassman
I was very excited to get this camcorder. It came just in time for a shoot and I spent the evening learning all of its features and getting things setup for the event in the next few days. After selecting my quick menu options and hooking up a wireless lapel microphone to the unit I went out to do some shooting and I'm glad I figured out this issue before the main event. On the on-board mixer, it blends both channels 1 and 2 together when you have it selected as CH1-CH2 and have 2 inputs co...
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Powerful and simply the best.
By USMALE
As far as electronics go, this is one of the new seven wonders of the world. What an amazing video camera. It is so easy to use and the quality is second to none. The developers did their homework and got this right.
Sony continues to shift the bar with the introduction of its rain- and dust-proof HxR-Nx70U NxCAM Compact Camcorder. This rugged little trouper is the perfect companion for those tough location shoots where weather and climate cause lesser cameras to buckle and fold. Meeting stringent dustproof and rainproof requirements, the Nx70U's sealed body keeps out all but the toughest of elements, making it ideal for documentary and news videographers traveling to far-flung, unpredictable locations.
But beneath the Nx70U's weatherproofing is a first-class performer that hits all the professional sweet spots. Its back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor combines with an ultra wide 26.3-263mm Sony G lens and Optical SteadyShot to provide outstanding full HD 1080p images even in low light. The Dual Rec function, meanwhile, lets you shoot 12.3MP stills while recording video, all of which can be captured to the unit's spacious 96GB embedded flash memory or your choice of Memory Stick or SD/SDHC media.
And just because the Nx70U is small doesn't mean it stints on professional features and controls. An assignable lens ring gives you manual control over focus, zoom, or iris, while the detachable handle with dual XLR inputs-and an on-camera shotgun mic-provides the option of recording 2-channel audio using high-end external microphones. Helping you nail focus and exposure are the zebra and peaking indicators, which can be viewed through either the large viewfinder or high-resolution 3.5" touchscreen LCD.
Documentarians in particular will find the built-in GPS receiver useful, as it allows you to "tag" your locations for logging and future reference, with all GPS data extractable to a PC and mappable via Google's mapping service. And if achieving a more cinematic look is your thing, then the camera offers 24p recording to supplement its standard 60p, along with CinemaTone technology to provide realistic, film-like skin tones to your footage. So step outside, grit your teeth against the rain and sand and hit Record: the Nx70U will capture the scene and live to tell the tale.