Page 2 - Picture yourself in the next stage.; Definition for Professionals; ...visualize your creativity.
2 NXCAM™ is the name for Sony's newes t line of affordable HD camcorder s based on the AVCHD technology produced exclusively for demanding professionals. Picture yourself in the next stage. Definition for Professionals Mobility for Professionals Confidence for Professionals …visualize your creativit...
Page 3 - Introduction; Debut of the First Sony NXCAM Camcorder-HXR-NX5U
3 Introduction Debut of the First Sony NXCAM Camcorder-HXR-NX5U – Heralding New Standards in Contents Creation The new HXR-NX5U camcorder is the first product of the NXCAM generation from Sony, and a new category of tapeless memory camcorder, providing an ideal balance of power and performance in the...
Page 4 - Main Features; G Lens
4 Main Features G Lens Memory Recording and HYBRID "G Lens", the lens featured in other successful Sony camcorders, already enjoys an excellent industry reputation. In the HXR-NX5U, this sophisticated lens is optimized to complement the camcorder’s advanced image sensor and image-processing ...
Page 6 - Advanced Camera Features; Natural-touch Lens Operation
6 The "G Lens" provides great picture quality and versatility with a wide angle of 29.5 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film) and a 20x high quality zoom. Two ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberrations caused by differences in light refraction to minimize color fringing. Th...
Page 7 - Innovative Technologies
7 Innovative Technologies The three state-of-the-art 1/3” Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array ensure high resolution, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and excellent color reproduction. The quality of this imaging system has earned an excellent reputation in the industry, and is of course...
Page 8 - Cutting-edge Technologies
8 Cutting-edge Technologies The HXR-NX5U is the world’s first AVCHD professional camcorder with an internal GPS. This important new feature enables users to find the same shooting location when, for example, they need to revisit a location for extra shots that must match existing footage. GPS data is...
Page 10 - Three Major Advantages of Memory Recording; Recording Time on a single memory media; Memory Recording for Professionals; Relay Record with Dual Memory Slots; Available Memory Cards Type
10 T h e H X R - N X 5 U i s a l s o t h e f i r s t S o n y p r o f e s s i o n a l c a m c o r d e r d e s i g n e d t o r e c o r d d i r e c t l y o n t o c o n s u m e r m e m o r y c a r d s . T h e s e c a r d s a r e a f f o r d a b l e a n d e a s y t o f i n d . T h i s g e n e r a l versa...
Page 11 - Simple Direct Attachment; Hybrid Video Footage Recording Capability; Simple Data Transfer and Input
11 HD + HD HYBRID Recording HD + SD HYBRID Recording Sony proudly introduces the HXR-FMU128, an optional 128-GB flash memory unit exclusively designed for the HXR-NX5U camcorder. This enables hybrid recording of video footage – another world first for an AVCHD professional camcorder. Other capabiliti...
Page 12 - Loss-less Audio Recording Capability
12 Recording Format and Editing Workflow AVCHD is an efficient data compression method which greatly reduces memory requirements. The new format allows tapeless recording with high image quality in a small file size. This is made possible by the revolutionary MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec. In addition, the ...
Page 14 - Editing Workflow; For Windows users; Use Content Management Utility Software to ingest
14 Recording Format and Editing Workflow USB2.0 USB2.0 USB2.0 USB2.0 Content Management Utility Log & Transfer Edit on Final Cut Pro Software SDI input* HDMI input* (Using an interface board) Video Switcher or recorder with SDI input or HDMI input NLE software Import HDMI SDI *Please contact the...
Page 15 - Operation Functionality
15 T h e c o m p l e t e l y n e w m e n u i n t e r f a c e a l l o w s u s e r s t o a d j u s t c a m c o r d e r functions via a touch panel or buttons and switches. This interface is newly d e s i g n e d s p e c i f i c a l l y f o r t h i s m o d e l . E a s i e r a n d m o r e s t r a i g h ...
Page 16 - Supporting Features; XtraFine LCD Panel
16 Supporting Features One-touch Viewing withthe Visual Index Button Thanks to file-based operation, recorded clips can be quickly reviewed by scanning through thumbnail images. This makes it easier and less stressful to search for important clips. Well-designed Layout The ergonomic layout of button...
Page 18 - Accessories
18 Accessories To expand the variety and possibilities of shooting, using accessories is a simple, efficient choice. How about shooting in darkness or longtime shooting? Shooting under these kinds of situations can be realized much easier with the help of accessories. Sony makes a variety of compatib...