Sony HXR-NX100 Camcorder

Sony HXR-NX100 Camcorder with a 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS Sensor and 48x Zoom Lens. Full-HD compact handheld NXCAM camcorder with professional features and 1.0-type Exmor™ R CMOS sensor

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Features 1.0-type Exmor™ R CMOS sensor

Full-HD compact handheld NXCAM camcorder with professional features and 1.0-type Exmor™ R CMOS sensor.

HXR-NX100 NXCAM camcorder comes with Sony’s unique 20 mega pixel 1.0-type Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor that delivers high resolution and fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today’s diverse shooting requirements.

Three independent manual lens rings provide excellent creative control. A fixed Sony G series lens achieves 12x optical zoom, which can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom making use of the 1.0 type sensor to still deliver a native resolution 1920×1080 image. You can also double the zoom again using a sophisticated Digital Extender for a maximum 48x zoom.

There is also a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions that will enhance your ability to work in any shooting scenario. Additional advanced features include dual media slots, “SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control. The HXR-NX100 also has the ability to record AVCHD, DV and XAVC S 50Mbps for multiple choices and high quality images.

Professional audio quality is made easy thanks to XLR connectors as standard and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe supporting fully integrated wireless audio solutions, such as Sony’s UWP-D range.

High sensitivity and high resolution

Thanks to the 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the HXR-NX100 has high sensitivity – 1.67 stops brighter than a 1/2.88-type sensor. The camcorder also has higher resolution than any other camcorder in its price range. The 1.0 type sensor is brighter and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field than 1/2.88-type or smaller sensors.

Sony G lens

The “G Lens” is Sony’s original camera lens, designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance. Through original Sony technologies, the “G Lens” achieves superb clarity and sharpness that maximizes the performance of Sony’s advanced imaging sensors and camera systems.The HXR-NX100 is supplied with a fixed 29 mm wide-angle Sony G lens. Ideal for capturing grand landscapes, it also provides up to 12x optical zoom.

Clear Image Zoom

The 12x optical zoom can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom which is a Sony unique technology that incorporates By Pixel Super Resolution Technology that analyzes the input image to maintain full resolution. In addition, Digital Extender can double this range again, up to 48x zoom.

Compact, ergonomic body

The HXR-NX100 features an all-new chassis designed around its class-leading 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor. An advanced ergonomic design ensures using its professional manual controls, is intuitive and similar to other Sony professional cameras, so whether shooting in auto or manual mode, the camera is exceptionally easy to use.

Three independent manual lens rings

The three lens rings enables smooth, natural adjustment of focusing, zooming and iris control. It can also be used in full-auto mode or completely manual for maximum creative control.

ND filter control mechanism

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions (Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND and 1/64ND) for better exposure and depth of field control in bright scene).

Dual media slots, “SIMUL” or “RELAY” recording, and independent record control

The HXR-NX100 is equipped with two memory card slots. The camcorder is compatible with SDXC and SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. Two media slots can record in either “SIMUL” or “RELAY” mode. “SIMUL” mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards, while “RELAY” mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full. The user can set up the two Start/Stop buttons on the HXR-NX100, one on the grip and one on the camcorder body, to independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in “SIMUL” mode.

Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe

The MI Shoe expands your options to use accessories without cables, such as HVL-LBPC Video Light and the UWP-D wireless microphone series.

High resolution LCD and EVF

The HXR-NX100 incorporates a 0.24-type 1550K dots EVF and 3.5-type 1550K dots LCD, offering high resolution for impressive visibility.

Wide choice of connections

The camcorder offers numerous connections to suit professional needs, including HDMI, Multi/Micro USB, XLR terminals, REMOTE, Composite (BNC) and Multi Interface (MI) Shoe.

Manual controls

The manual switch and buttons on the side of the body allow swift and easy adjustment of, GAIN, shutter speed and white balance.

Multi-format recording

The HXR-NX100 records AVCHD and DV which are suitable for conventional workflow, and newly implemented XAVC S 50Mbps which realizes better image quality.

Picture Profile

You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting parameters such as gamma, knee, black level, color model /level/phase and more. Adjusted parameters can be saved along with other settings as a profile, and up to six profiles can be stored for later recall.

99 Camera Profiles

It is possible to save up to 99 camera settings under different profile numbers. User can copy the settings from one HXR-NX100 to another HXR-NX100 so that user can shoot with multiple cameras in the same settings*. Also, users can save camera settings for each scene, so that it is possible to recall proper settings for the scene immediately.

  1. Sony HXR-NX100 Full HD NXCAM Camcorder
  2. Lens Hood
  3. NP-F570 Battery
  4. Battery Charger
  5. Large Eyecup
  6. Shoe Cap
  7. USB Cable
  8. Infrared Remote Commander (RMT-845)
  9. CR2025 Lithium Battery (Pre-Installed in IR Remote Commander)
  10. Sony AC-L100 AC Adapter
  11. AC Cable
Imaging
Sensor Resolution Effective: 14.2 Megapixel
Sensor Type 1″-Type CMOS Sensor
Image Stabilization Optical in Integrated Lens
Built-In ND Filter Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Shutter Speed 1/6 to 1/10,000 sec
Precise Scan Rate Control No
Gain -3 to 33 dB
Minimum Illumination 1.7 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed
White Balance 2300 to 15,000K
Lens
Focal Length 9.3 to 111.6mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 29 to 348mm)
Optical Zoom Ratio 12x
Maximum Aperture f/2.8 to 4.5
Minimum Focus Distance Not Specified by Manufacturer
Filter Size 62 mm
Focus Control Autofocus
Manual Focus
Recording
Recording Modes XAVC S:
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)
AVCHD:
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps (17 to 28 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps (24 Mb/s)
Variable Frame Rates 1080i: 1 to 60 fps
Still Image Support Not Specified by Manufacturer
Media/Memory Card Slot Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video I/O 1 x BNC (Composite) Output
1 x HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1 x Stereo 2RCA Output
2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Other I/O 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control
1 x USB Micro-B
Size 3.5″
Resolution 1,560,000 Dot
Display Type Articulating LCD
EVF
Display Type LCD
Size .24″
Resolution 1,560,000 Dots
Power
Battery Type Sony L-Series
Power I/O 1 x Barrel Input
Power Consumption 6 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Tripod Mounting Thread 1/4″-20 Female
Accessory Mount 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D) 6.7 x 7.4 x 14.6″ / 171.3 x 187.8 x 371.2 mm
Weight 4.6 lb / 2.1 kg

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