The PXW-X70 is a 4K-ready fully-featured affordable compact camcorder for a wide range of applications from news gathering and documentary to events work
Wedding and documentary shooters can benefit from the robust interna Full HD 10bit 422 codec with imressive picture quality and small file sizes for maximum card space. The camera also features a fantastic 12x zoom lens with a 2x Clear Image Zoom - a proprietary Sony technology which allows the image to be digitally magnified without a perceptive image quality loss. It has to be really seen to be fully appreciated. With Clear Image Zoom the lens becomes a hefty 24x zoom. SD cards offer an affordable media solution for the budget conscious video professional or enthusiast. The menu structure is easy and intuiive and the dual XLR inputs offer professional audio that would increase the production value of your videos.
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.
Compact, lightweight XDCAM camcorder packed with adaptable professional functions
The PXW-X70 weighs less than 1.4kg, including the XLR handle unit, battery (NP-FV70), lens hood and large eye-cup. It offers professional interfaces such as 3G-SDI and HDMI output connectors plus an XLR x2 handle unit with zoom lever. Other professional features include a manual lens ring that can intuitively control zoom and focus, ergonomic palm grip with large zoom lever, two SD memory card slots for backup, simultaneous and relay recording, and a three-level switchable ND filter.
Breadth of recording format capabilities and 4K ready
Provides multiple choices depending on application required, including XAVC, AVCHD and DV file-based recording. When recording in XAVC, the PXW-X70 uses the MXF file format, efficiently compressing full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 CODEC. Image sampling is 4:2:2 10-bit with high-efficiency Long-GOP compression at 50 Mbps, 35 Mbps or 25 Mbps. The PXW-X70 is also 4K ready and can handle 4K recordings with a future upgrade.
Built-in Wi-Fi control functionality for monitoring and remote control versatility
Near Field Communication functions enable easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to a smartphone or tablet, while the Content Browser Mobile application a
Wedding and documentary shooters can benefit from the robust interna Full HD 10bit 422 codec with imressive picture quality and small file sizes for maximum card space. The camera also features a fantastic 12x zoom lens with a 2x Clear Image Zoom - a proprietary Sony technology which allows the image to be digitally magnified without a perceptive image quality loss. It has to be really seen to be fully appreciated. With Clear Image Zoom the lens becomes a hefty 24x zoom. SD cards offer an affordable media solution for the budget conscious video professional or enthusiast. The menu structure is easy and intuiive and the dual XLR inputs offer professional audio that would increase the production value of your videos.
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.
Compact, lightweight XDCAM camcorder packed with adaptable professional functions
The PXW-X70 weighs less than 1.4kg, including the XLR handle unit, battery (NP-FV70), lens hood and large eye-cup. It offers professional interfaces such as 3G-SDI and HDMI output connectors plus an XLR x2 handle unit with zoom lever. Other professional features include a manual lens ring that can intuitively control zoom and focus, ergonomic palm grip with large zoom lever, two SD memory card slots for backup, simultaneous and relay recording, and a three-level switchable ND filter.
Breadth of recording format capabilities and 4K ready
Provides multiple choices depending on application required, including XAVC, AVCHD and DV file-based recording. When recording in XAVC, the PXW-X70 uses the MXF file format, efficiently compressing full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 CODEC. Image sampling is 4:2:2 10-bit with high-efficiency Long-GOP compression at 50 Mbps, 35 Mbps or 25 Mbps. The PXW-X70 is also 4K ready and can handle 4K recordings with a future upgrade.
Built-in Wi-Fi control functionality for monitoring and remote control versatility
Near Field Communication functions enable easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to a smartphone or tablet, while the Content Browser Mobile application a
Sony PXW-X70 Clear Image Zoom
Sony PXW-X70 Sample Video
Sony PXW-X70 Sample Video
General | |
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)*1 | 120.7 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 Requirements | DC In: 8.4 V, Battery: 6.8 V / 7.2 V |
Power Consumption | Approx. 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 Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) |
Battery Operating Time | Approx. 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) |
Recording Format (Video) | XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible DV |
Recording Format (Audio) | XAVC HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24 bit, 48 kHz 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 Rate | XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i, 50Mbps/35Mbps/25Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p,50Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p,PS mode (28Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24Mbps), FH mode (17Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24Mbps), FH mode (17Mbps), HQ mode (9Mbps) DV (720 x 480) @59.94i, 25Mbps DV (720 x 576) @50i, 25Mbps |
Recording/Playback Time | Lens |
Lens Mount | Fixed |
Zoom Ratio | 12x (optical), servo |
Focal Length | f=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) |
Iris | F2.8 - F4.5 auto/manual selectable |
Focus | AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to 8 (Wide), 1000 mm to 8 (Tele) |
Image Stabilizer | ON/OFF selectable, shift lens |
Filter Diameter | M62 mm |
Camera Section | |
Imaging Device (Type) | 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Effective Picture Elements | Approx.14.2M pixels (16:9)/Approx.10.6M pixels (4:3) |
Built-in Optical Filters | OFF: 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 Balance | Preset (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 Curve | Selectable |
Camera Section | |
Imaging Device (Type) | 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Input/Output | |
Audio Input | XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable |
Video Output | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack (×1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75O |
Audio Output | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack |
SDI Output | BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards |
USB | Multi/Micro USB jack (x1) |
Headphone Output | Stereo mini jack (x1) |
Speaker Output | Monaural |
DC Input | DC jack |
Remote | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack |
HDMI Output | Type A (x1) |
- 1 x XLR handle unit
- 1 x Lens hood
- 1 x Lens cap
- 1 x Large eyecup
- 1 x Accessory shoe kit
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70)
- 1 x AC Adaptor (AC-L200D)
- 1 x Power cord (mains lead)
- 1 x Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
- 1 x Lithium battery (CR2025 for the Wireless Remote Commander
- Pre-installed to the Wireless Remote Commander
- 2 x Operating Guide
- 1 x CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”
- 1 x Warranty