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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 were 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 minimize color 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-V1U.

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 color reproduction. The pixel shift interpolation technique has been traditionally used in small 3CCD camcorders. However, it normally requires the combination of all three color element (RGB) signals to maximize resolution. If an object lacks one or more color 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 color elements, thanks to its unique and sophisticated interpolation technology.

Enhanced functionality with the technology of Exmor

Exmor technology, which utilizes 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 utilize 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 60i, 30p or 24p. 720/60P 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 Steady Shot

The initial NXCAM product will feature an all new Active Steady Shot offering 6.6 x more stabilization at the wide end of the lens than the conventional Steady Shot. This stabilization 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-Z5U. With approximately 921,000 pixels, this is 4x greater than the LCD of the HVR-Z1U. The XtraFine LCD displays virtually 100% of the recorded picture area at 6500K color temperature.

XtraFine EVF