Sony HXR-NX30P
NXCAM Palm-Sized Camcorder

Sony's HXR-NX30 is an ultra-compact, palm-size, professional NXCAM camcorder compatible with the latest FULL HD formats including 1080/50p video. It features a 26.0mm ultra wide-angle lens with 10x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 26-260mm), and a backilluminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor for outstanding versatility. Like other NXCAM camcorders, it comes with the features professional users demand, including flexible timecode/user bit settings and XLR audio inputs for high reliability and high sound quality. One of the HXR-NX30P's biggest advantages is the newly developed Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization system. This allows the entire optical block, from the lens to the image sensor, to "float" and absorb movement from the body. The result is extremely effective image stabilization even when zooming in, something previously difficult to achieve, ensuring handheld shooting with a new level of image stability. It is an ideal feature if you are out in the field alone and handheld operation is required whilewalking or using the zoom. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professional situations, the lightweight, compact and affordable HXR NX30U is a powerful tool for gathering footage alone and as a B-camera during multi-camera shoots.
 

The HXRNX30P comes with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens that suppresses unwanted reflections to assure faithful color reproduction. It also provides high contrast and high image quality with exceptional resolution from 26.0mm wide angle to 260mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). Thanks to the 6-blade iris diaphragm, you can enjoy exceptionally realistic expression of natural light. And even when shooting dark scenes, the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor provides high sensitivity and low noise that are hard to believe fromsuch a compact unit. What is more, using a 1/2.88-inch type sensor with an aspect ratio of 16:9 is ideal for wide-angle shooting. This lets you record images with even higher definition.

40mm

26mm (HXR-NX30)

• Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
The innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization system eliminates the influence of vibrations from the body by enclosing the entire optical block, from the lens to the image sensor, in a "floating" space. Combined with electronic image stabilization that compensates for rotation around the optical axis, this new system provides powerful image stabilization even when shooting whilst zooming, which was previously difficult to achieve. So now you can record stable images with minimal blur, every time.

• FIXED SHOT mode
To optimize the effect of Balanced Optical SteadyShot™, the HXR-NX30P features a FIXED SHOT mode. Press a button and this expands the movable range of the optical block to keep you locked on your subject. This is particularly convenient when you want to maintain the same shooting angle for an extended period.

• XLR Adaptor with Selectable Phantom Power and ECM-XM1 Shotgun Microphone Enabling High-Quality Linear PCM Recording

The detachable handle has an ergonomic design that is comfortable and compact. Two balanced XLR audio inputs are built-in with phantom power and attenuation options that professional users require for clean sound quality. Default audio settings for XLR recording are highlighted in green for easy reference in the field in order to reduce operator error under difficult lighting conditions. The ECM-XM1 shotgun microphone mounted on top of the handle provides audio recording performance similar to larger shoulder-mounted ENG style cameras. The HXR NX30U is also ready to record high-quality 48kHz/16 bit Linear PCM audio.

• Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time

• Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
A built-in GPS receiver makes the HXR-NX30P an ideal choice for professional videographers. The receiver gives you the ability to “tag” your shooting locations as a future reference if you need to return to the same location or to create a log of areas covered when surveying remote locations. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone when international travel is part of your assignment. Your locations can be tracked on Google Maps™ and all GPS data can be extracted with a CMU is supplied PC software.

• Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
Store your memories or backup important shots by copying footage directly from your camcorder to an external hard disk drive*, which is sold separately, all without the need for a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.
1. Direct Copy is compatible with USB media that meets the following requirements
• USB media that meets the USB2.0 requirement.
• For external HDD or USB memory under 2TB, an AC powered external HDD is recommended.
• USB media formatted in the FAT32 file system. In the case when USB media is not in FAT32 file system, reformatting is required and all data will be erased.
Note: There may be cases when USB media is not compatible with the Direct Copy function.
2. When using Direct Copy the camcorder needs to be connected to AC power.
3. Using VMC-UAM1(supplied) cable when the HXR-NX30U is connected to External HDD.
4. Connection via USB-hub is not supported.