Sony HXR-NX3 Three 1/2.8-inch Exmor CMOS Sensors Full HD AVCHD Camcorder

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HXR-NX3 Full HD AVCHD Camcorder
- Three 1/2.8-inch Exmor CMOS sensors
- Full HD AVCHD camcorder with 35mm full-frame format equivalent Sony G lens
- 40x zoom with Clear Image Zoom

HXR-NX3: Overview
Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Camcorder
A multi-purpose professional camcorder offering exceptional image quality and three Full HD sensors ready to maximise your creative potential
The HXR-NX3 is a professional camcorder that features three 1/2.8-inch Exmor™ CMOS sensors for outstanding image quality. Dual media slots allow simultaneous or relay recording in AVCHD 2.0 (1080/50p) format. There is also a Slow & Quick Motion feature that achieves smooth 2x slow motion when recording at 25p or 50x quick motion when 1 frame per second is recorded in 50p. In addition to the 20x optical zoom, Clear Image Zoom with Super Resolution Technology provides an extended 40x zoom range with excellent clarity and detail and no effective pixel loss. A built-in LED light, WiFi/NFC remote control capability, and a larger 3.5 inch LCD panel for enhanced viewing add to the versatility of this multi-purpose camcorder, putting the finishing touches on an advanced system that offers unprecedented video recording freedom.

Original Full HD Sony sensor for impressive imagery
The 1920x1080 full HD 3x Exmor CMOS sensors system provides a 2.07 million effective pixel count in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Red, blue, and green light are independently and accurately captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity, and wide dynamic range that translate to extraordinarily natural colour reproduction.


High performance Sony G lens with 40x zoom range.
HXR-NX3 Provides 28.8mm (35mm full-frame format equivalent) angle of view at the wide end. 20x optical zoom plus Clear Image Zoom provides total 40x zoom range, rivalling that of optical zoom. Clear Image Zoom offers effectively no quality loss and no pixel loss, with 2M full resolution kept using Super Resolution Technology.

AVCHD 2.0 (1080/50p) and DV recordings
HD video is recorded in AVCHD 2.0 format with a high 50 fps frame rate that achieves smooth, natural subject motion. 50i and 25p modes provide playback compatibility with Blu-ray players. HXR-NX3 camcorder can also record in DV standard definition.

Slow and quick motion options at Full HD
2x slow motion can be easily achieved by setting the recording format to 25p and the frame rate to 50 fps. If you'd rather speed up the action the frame rate can be set to 1 fps for 50x quick motion.

Excellent low light recording
Minimum illumination of 1.2lux (1/30) or 1.0 lux (1/25).


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Features
Original Sony lens, sensor, and LSI technology for impressive imagery
The HXR-NX3 imaging advantage begins with a superb Sony G Lens that offers stunning image quality as well as a wide zoom range. Behind that lens is a 1920x1080 full HD 3x Exmor CMOS sensors system with three 1/2.8-inch sensors providing a 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 (that includes advanced noise reduction, improved detail reproduction, and several distortion correction technologies) handles image processing and delivers notable improvements in overall image quality. Recorded images are remarkably lifelike in texture and detail.

Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Camcorder
40x Clear Image Zoom (20x optical zoom and 2x Clear Image Zoom)
HXR-NX3 high-performance Sony G Lens provided with the HXR-NX3 offers an expansive 28.8 mm (35mm full-frame format equivalent) angle of view at the wide end, with a 20x optical zoom range that will easily cover most shooting situations. When more reach is required, Clear Image Zoom employs Super Resolution Technology to provide image quality rivalling that of the lens's optical zoom over a 40x range.

Slow & Quick Motion
Smooth slow or quick motion with full HD quality is available without any extra processing. 2x slow motion can be easily achieved by setting the recording format to 25p and the frame rate to 50 fps. The frame rate can also be set to 1 fps for 50x quick motion.

 

Sony HXR-NX3 NXCAM Camcorder

AVCHD 2.0 (1080/50p) and DV recordings
HD video is recorded in AVCHD 2.0 format with a high 50 fps frame rate option. 50i and 25p modes provide playback compatibility with Blu-ray players. HXR-NX3 ability to record in DV format is also provided for users who prefer a DV workflow and who need to work in a DV compatible non-linear editing environment.

 

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Dual media slots, Simul or Relay recording, and independent record control
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-NX3, 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.

 

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Built-in LED video light*
HXR-NX3 built-in LED video light is included just above the camcorder's built-in microphone, providing convenient illumination for a wide range of shooting situations and minimizing the need to carry external lighting equipment. Illumination is approximately 200 lux/1m (approx. 800 lux/0.5m) with a beam angle of 30° and a colour temperature of approximately 5500K.

*An external microphone connected via the XLR connector may cast a shadow if used simultaneously with the built-in LED video light.

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WiFi/NFC (Near Field Communication) with PlayMemories™ Mobile remote control*
The HXR-NX3 can be remotely controlled from a smartphone or tablet computer (iOS 4.3 through 7.0 or Android 2.3 through 4.3) via a WiFi connection, and recorded video files can be transferred from camcorder to smartphone in MP4 format.** One-touch authentication is also possible with smartphones that offer NFC connectivity. Remote control features include monitoring of camera material on the smartphone display, record start/stop, zoom, aperture, and touch AF. The required PlayMemories Mobile smartphone application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or App Store.

* WiFi operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones and tablet computers. ** The HXR-NX3 allows simultaneous MP4 + AVCHD recording except for the 1080/50P.

Timecode and HDMI embedded timecode output
Timecode and user bit settings are important features for professional applications. Timecode is essential for efficient non-linear editing of live footage from multiple NXCAM camcorders. Like other Sony NXCAM camcorders, HXR-NX3 timecode can be reset from the supplied infrared remote control unit, and this allows multiple cameras to be reset simultaneously for easy synchronisation. For extra sync versatility, timecode and user bits can also be output via the camcorder's HDMI jack.

 

Intelligent Auto
The Intelligent Auto* feature makes it easy to capture beautiful images in a wide variety of shooting situations. This handy feature automatically selects the optimum scene setting from three groups of ten scenes. For example, Intelligent Auto might detect that the user is walking while shooting and automatically select the "Walk" setting from the "Camera Shake" group to ensure that optimum image quality is achieved.
* Image stabilisation is automatically set to ACTIVE mode when using the iAuto feature.

 

Scene Selection
Scene Selection provides professional users with seven presets optimised for situations likely to be encountered on assignments. For example, the Sunrise & Sunset preset instantly optimises the camcorder settings for beautiful reproduction of sunsets or sunrises. The Spotlight preset is ideal for shooting events or similar situations that involve spotlights and stage lighting.
Scene Selection is just one more way that the HXR-NX3 can make your job easier


Specifications

Camera
Imaging Device (Type) 3-chips 1/2.8 type "Exmor " CMOS Sensor
Imaging Device (Pixel Count) 2.41M (total), 2.07M (effective)
Built-in Optical Filters OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND
Minimum Illumination 50i : 1.0lux(1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain Auto)
50i : 0.5lux(1/25 Shutter Speed, iris Auto, gain 30dB)
Shutter Speed 1/3 sec to 1/10,000 sec
Slow & Quick Motion Function 1080p: Frame rate selectable 1,2,3,6,12,25,50 fps
White Balance Preset(Outdoor:5600K), A, B
Gain -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve Selectable
Lens
Lens Mount Fixed
Zoom Ratio 20x (optical), servo/manual
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)
Iris F1.6 - F11 auto/manual selectable
Focus AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to ∞ (Wide), 800 mm to ∞ (Tele)
Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter M72 mm
Input/Output
Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Composite Output BNC (x1), PAL
Audio Output RCA pin
USB mini-AB USB2.0 Hi-speed/mass-storage/Host
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack φ3.5mm (x1)
Speaker Output Monaural
DC Input DC jack
Remote Stereo mini mini jack φ2.5mm (x1)
HDMI Output Type A (x1)
Monitoring
Viewfinder 0.45 type color LCD: 852 X 3[RGB] X 480 equivalent, 16:9
Built-in LCD Monitor 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
Media
Type Memory Stick Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x1 SD/SDHC/SDXC x1
Built-in LED Light
Luminous intensity 1.0m / Approx.200 lx, 0.5m / Approx.800lx
Lighting angle Approx. 30°
Color temperature Approx. 5,500K
WiFi
Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency band 2.4 GHz bandwidth
Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tagcompliant
General
Power supply 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
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)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 174.5 x 193 x 393 mm, 6_7/8 x 7_5/8 x 15_1/2 inches (with lens hood, eye piece. and protrusion)
Mass Approx 2.21 kg, 4 lb 14 oz (with lens hood)
Approx. 2.54 kg, Approx. 5lb_10oz (with lens hood, eyecup, NP-F970 battery)
Battery Operating Time
(Continuous Recording Time)
Approx. 410 min with NP-F770 battery (video light Off)
Approx. 265 min with NP-F770 battery (video light On)
Recording Format (Video) HD
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
SD
DV(AVI)
MP4
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with MP4 wrapping
Recording Format (Audio) HD
Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
SD
Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
MP4
AAC 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Frame Rate HD
PS(28Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50P, 16:9
FX(24Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
FH(17Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
HQ(9Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50p, 16:9 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
LP(5Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50i, 16:9
SD
DV(25Mbps) 720 x 576/50i, 16:9, 4:3
MP4
MP4(3.5Mbps) 1280 x 720/25p, 16:9
Recording/Playback Time Approx.290min(SD 64GB, PS, LPCM)
Approx.340min(SD 64GB, FX, LPCM)
Approx.450min(SD 64GB, FH, LPCM)
Supplied Accessories**
• Lens hood (1)
• Pre-installed to the Camcorder
• EVF eyecup (1)
• Infrared Remote Commander (1)
• Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander) (1)
• CD-ROM
• Operating instructions in PDF (1)
• Operating instructions (1)
• AC-L100C AC adaptor (1)
• AC Cable (1)
• COLD SHOE KIT(1)
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