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Sony's exclusive high-performance "G
Lens"
The NXCAM benefits from the exceptional optical performance of
Sony's "G Lens". This sophisticated lens incorporates Sony's unique
optical technology and unparalleled quality control. Moreover, it's
been optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensor
and image-processing technology, thus expanding your shooting
possibilities.
Major "G Lens" Features on NXCAM
The 29.5mm wide-angle
"G Lens" (equivalent to 35mm film) on the NXCAM offers a field of
view that's ideal for shooting situations ranging from broad
landscape shots to conditions where sufficient distance from the
subject is difficult to obtain. A 20x optical zoom also enables
shooting over a wide zoom range.
Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass
elements reduce chromatic aberrations caused by differences in
light refraction to minimise colour fringing. The advanced
10-group, 15-element lens structure also includes compound aspheric
lenses
for images that are crisp and clear even when shooting movies at
high zoom ratios.
Advanced optical lens technology makes
the most of Sony's Exmor CMOS Sensor to realize sharper images with
higher resolution and less noise even when shooting in very low
light.
The six-blade iris diaphragm is nearly
circular, enabling the creation of extremely beautiful background
blur.
Natural-touch Lens
Operation
Newly designed focus, zoom and iris control functions provide
convenient lens operation. The iris ring, located next to the zoom
ring as with traditional professional lenses, allows users to
adjust exposure with great precision. The zoom function is variable
and can be controlled by using the lens barrel ring, the lever at
the lens grip or lever on the camera handle. Additionally, once you
select the high-speed zoom mode, you can zoom from wide to
telephoto 1.5x faster than with the HVR-V1E.
The NXCAM also provides 3 built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters and
allows the use of an optional 0.8x wide conversion lens.
1/3 inch-type
3 Exmor CMOS Sensor system with ClearVid
array
The newly developed 1/3-inch type Exmor CMOS Sensor system with
ClearVid array has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip
in order to increase the signal density, while each pixel maintains
sufficient surface area.
In combination with Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), the Exmor
CMOS Sensor system achieves high resolution, high sensitivity, wide
dynamic range, and excellent colour reproduction. The pixel shift
interpolation technique has been traditionally used in small 3CCD
camcorders. However, it normally requires the combination of all
three colour element (RGB) signals to maximise resolution. If an
object lacks one or more colour elements, the resolution of the
object may be degraded.
The Exmor CMOS Sensor system with ClearVid array is different
because it can always produce maximum resolution, regardless of the
balance between colour elements, thanks to its unique and
sophisticated interpolation technology.
Enhanced functionality with the technology of
Exmor
Exmor technology, which utilises the full potential of the CMOS
Sensor system. Exmor features the column-parallel A/D conversion
technique and the dual noise cancelling method also used in the
Sony's top-of-the-line models.
Multiple A/D (analogue to digital) converters on each pixel row
convert analogue signals to digital as soon as they are generated,
unlike traditional technology that only has one A/D converter on
each chip.
Exmor technology can eliminate the influence of external noise that
enters the signal chain during transfer to the A/D converter,
resulting in high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise.
This significantly enhances shooting in low-light
environments.
By adopting this groundbreaking technology, the new 1/3-inch Exmor
CMOS Sensor system enables the NXCAM to achieve a low light
sensitivity of just 1.5 lux*
* At 1/25 shutter, auto iris and auto gain.
Selectable AVCHD recording Modes
The NXCAM will be able to utilise the innovative AVCHD format to
record at a variety of bit rates and interlace or progressive
depending on requirement.
Recording up to 24Mbps 1920 x 1080 50i or 25p. 720/50P recording is
also possible. SD recording is also possible using the MPEG-2 codec
at 9Mbps, similar to DVD quality. Audio is recorded in AVCHD modes
in full 2-channel linear PCM audio.
Active SteadyShot
The initial NXCAM product will feature an all new Active SteadyShot
offering 6.6 x more stabilisation at the wide end of the lens than
the conventional SteadyShot. This stabilisation is effective for
many hand-held shooting situations where the operator
needs to move with a subject or is carrying out handheld shooting
for a long period of time.
GPS Metadata
The NXCAM features a GPS function which embeds GPS metadata when
recording. Time and location is recorded and can be displayed on
playback. This function is useful for locating footage for specific
geographical locations from the archive, else for displaying the
location graphically on a third-party mapping software.
HD-SDI Output
HD-SDI output is available for use with other HD-SDI infrastructure
such as picture monitoring.
HDMI output connector
Uncompressed digital HD video and audio signals are output from the
HDMI connector. You can see stunning HD images on an
HDMI-compatible monitor display. During shooting, a pre-compressed
1920x1080i/4:2:2 signal is output from the HDMI
connector.
XtraFine LCD Panel
A 3.2-inch type XtraFine LCD is located on the NXCAM in the same
position as on the HVR-Z5E. With approximately 921,000 pixels, this
is 4x greater than the LCD of the HVR-Z1. The XtraFine LCD displays
virtually 100% of the recorded picture area at 6500K colour
temperature.
XtraFine EVF
The 0.45 inch type XtraFine EVF (Electronic View Finder) has
approximately 1,227,000 pixels (852x3[RGB] x 480). This
device
has three independent LEDs for Red, Green, and Blue colours. This
technology allows users to monitor objects with
remarkable
colour reproduction accuracy and high resolution*. The EVF has a
selectable display mode between Colour or Black and White. The Xtra
Fine EVF displays virtually 100% of the picture area at 6500K
colour temperature.
* When the camcorder is panned quickly or when an object in the
screen moves quickly, the primary colours of R/G/B may be
seen on the object in the EVF momentarily.
InfoLITHIUM™ L Series Battery
Compatibility
The NXCAM uses the same NP-F970/B batteries as the HVR-Z5, HVR-Z1,
HVR-V1, and DSR-PD170P, so you can use your existing chargers and
batteries.
One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder
A one-touch clip-type microphone holder makes it easy to attach and
remove the microphone for quick setup/storage. |
