Mexico. As part of Expo Cine Video y TV 2015, Sony de México presented the new compact handheld professional camcorder from the NXCAM family, which features 1.0" sensor technology, 50 Mbps recording and excellent operability with three manual and independent lens rings.
Guillero Dávila, Marketing Manager of Sony Mexico, told TVyVideo that "It is a camera that allows you to reach a segment in which all those users who intend to go to the professional level, can do so in a more accessible way and with professional video characteristics. It allows for a smooth transition with professional workflows."
The HXR-NX100 features the unique 1.0" backlit Exmor R CMOS sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels. This sensor has a size similar to that of the 16 mm Super film frame, provides high resolution and fantastic performance in low-light scenes, as well as greater control of the depth of field, as demanded by the recording needs in the professional field.
Thanks to Sony's G-series fixed lens, this camcorder offers a 12x optical zoom from a 29mm viewing angle at the wide-angle end. In addition, it can be increased to 24x with Clear Image Zoom, retaining its maximum resolution thanks to Super Resolution technology. Similarly, zoom performance can be doubled to 48x with a digital extender. These features, combined with the addition of a 4-step ND filter, make HXR-NX100 ready to capture quality content in any environment.
Guillermo Dávila added that "the local price is not more than US$2,000. The weight of 3.5 kilos with long battery life, continuous recording of up to six hours and memory cards of two types SDHCE and SDXE, make it a very powerful camera."
The HXR-NX100 camcorder has a comfortable and lightweight design that thanks to its three manual and independent lens rings, ensure intuitive and simple control of zoom, focus and iris. In addition, HXR-NX100 has HDMI, Multi/Micro USB, XLR, Remote connection, multiple interface (MI) and composite (BNC) hot shoe, which allows you to use accessories without adding cables, such as the UWP-D series of wireless microphones.
