Sony PXW-X70
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Sony PXW-X70 Brochure
Sony PXW-X70
Ultimate palm-sized camcorder with XAVC 4K
Sony’s PXW-X70 palm-sized camcorder is perfectly designed for shooting documentaries and live events, with the addition of XAVC 4K (QFHD) 100Mbps* recordings at 30p/25p/24p, plus MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420**, providing even more recording choices. Also it is possible to select an output from HDMI, SDI, and composite while recording QFHD.
Furthermore, PXW-X70 camcorder has advanced network functions such as QoS Streaming in Network Client Mode and Ustream® direct streaming mode (firmware version 3.0).
1.0 type Exmor R CMOS Sensor for stunning picture quality
High sensitivity and fantastic resolution with 14.2 million effective pixels delivers striking detail and colours, even in low light conditions.
CARL ZEISS VARIO SONNAR T* LENS
The lens offers a 12x optical zoom, which can be increased to 24x with Clear Image Zoom while retaining full resolution thanks to Super Resolution Technology. Zoom performance can be doubled at any point with a Digital Extender by up to 48x.
Specifications
Sony PXW-X70
Mass
Approx. 900 g (1 lb 15 oz) (body)
Approx. 1400 g (3lb 1oz) (with lens hood, XLR handle unit, eyecup, NP-FV70 battery) Dimensions (W x H x D)*1120.7 x 103.5 x 274.3 mm (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 10 7/8 inches) (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
130.3 x 180.9 x 287 mm (5 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 11 3/8 inches) (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup, XLR handle unit) , excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts) Power RequirementsDC In: 8.4 V, Battery: 6.8 V / 7.2 V Power ConsumptionApprox. 5.5 W (while recording with viewfinder and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50Mbps)
Approx. 5.8 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50Mbps) Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Battery Operating TimeApprox. 120 min. with NP-FV70 battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50Mbps)
Approx. 200 min. with NP-FV70 battery (while playing with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50Mbps)
4K / HD Recording Format
(Video) covered
XAVC QFHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile
XAVC Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible Recording Format (Audio)XAVC QFHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz
XAVC HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
XAVC Proxy : AAC-LC 2ch, 16bit,48kHz
AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
DV : Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz Recording Frame RateXAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 60Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps
XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p,50 Mbps
XAVC Proxy (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9Mbps
XAVC Proxy (640 x 360)@59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3Mbps Recording Frame RateAVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28 Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps), FH mode(17 Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24 Mbps), FH mode (17 Mbps), HQ mode (9 Mbps) Recording/Playback Time
XAVC QFHD@LPCM 2ch@29.97p 60 Mbps Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC QFHD@LPCM 2ch@25p 60 Mbps Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC QFHD@LPCM 2ch@23.98p 60 Mbps Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 35 Mbps Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 25 Mbps Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
LENS
Lens Mount Fixed
Zoom Ratio12x (optical), servo Focal Lengthf=9.3 – 111.6 mm
equivalent to f=29.0 – 348.0 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)
equivalent to f=35.5 – 426.0 mm on 35 mm lens (4:3) IrisF2.8 – F4.5 auto/manual selectable FocusAF/MF selectable, 10 mm to ∞ (Wide), 1000 mm to ∞ (Tele) Image StabilizerON/OFF selectable, shift lens Filter DiameterM62 mm
CAMERA SECTION
Imaging Device (Type)1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor Effective Picture ElementsApprox.14.2M pixels (16:9)/Approx.10.6M pixels (4:3) Built-in Optical FiltersOFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND Minimum Illumination[60i]*2 3lux (1/60 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO [50i]*3 3lux (1/50 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)
[60i]*2 1.7lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) [50i]*3 1.7lux (1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) Shutter Speed[60i]*2 : 1/8 – 1/10,000 (1/6 – 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p)
[50i]*3 : 1/6 -1/10,000 Slow & Quick Motion Function[60i]*2 :1080p: Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30, 60 fps
[50i]*3 : 1080p: Frame rate selectable 1.2.3.6.12.25, 50 fps White BalancePreset (Indoor:3200K, Outdoor:5600K±7 steps, Color temparature set range: 2300-15000K)
Onepush A, B, Auto selectable Gain-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC Gamma CurveSelectable
Monitoring
Viewfinder1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED Approx. 1.44M dots LCD8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots.
Built-in Microphone
Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
INPUT/OUTPUT
Audio InputXLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Video OutputIntegrated into Multi/Micro USB jack (×1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω Audio OutputIntegrated into Multi/Micro USB jack SDI OutputBNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD
SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards USBMulti/Micro USB jack (x1) Headphone OutputStereo mini jack (x1) Speaker OutputMonaural DC InputDC jack RemoteIntegrated into Multi/Micro USB jack HDMI OutputType A (x1)
Media
Type: Memory Stick Pro Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x1, SD/SDHC/SDXC x1
wi-fi/nfc
Supported formatIEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band2.4 GHz bandwidth SecurityWEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK NFCNFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant StreamingMPEG-2 TS/UDP FTPFTP, FTPS
