Sony has just announced the release of the HXR-NX200, a new 1.0 4k camcorder with 18x zoom, as well as the upcoming release of the Firmware version 3.0 for the Sony VENICE and in addition, the release of an extension system. Find out what’s new. Sony HXR-NX200 The freshly released Sony HXR-NX200 is a 20MP 1.0 Exmor R CMOS camcorder, capable of shooting 100Mbps 4k in XAVC S at 25p, or 1080p at 50p onto SD cards. The stabilised lens is 29mm to 348mm equivalent 12x optical servo zoom, opening up from F2.8 to F11. The lens has three rings to control focus, aperture and zoom, all of which can also be controlled automatically. Sony’s Clear Image zoom extends the zoom range to 18x in 4k and 24x in 1080p. It features a 1.56M dots LCD and viewfinder, built-in ND filters (2-6 stops), microphone and two phantom-powered XLR-ports and uses Sony’s NP-F style batteries. Sony is also touting some new natural color science. Here’s an overview: 20MP 1.0 Exmor R CMOS sensor 4k 25p (100Mbps), 1080p 50p (60Mbps) XAVC S 29mm – 348mm equiv. stabilised lens (12x optical, 18x Clear Image 4k, 24x Clear Image HD), F2.8 – 11 Three control rings on lens Built-in ND filters and microphone New picture profiles Sony VENICE Firmware 3.0 and VENICE Extension System The free VENICE Firmware 3.0 brings lots of updates to Sony’s flagship cinema camera system. The biggest comes in the shape of a new recording profile for the Sony AXS-R7...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 14 September, 2018