The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof”

Ron Evans · May 18th, 2011, 09:24 PM

My CX700 does as well as my XR500 for low light and as I mentioned before it now seems to gain up to 21 db with less noise than the XR500 at 18db. In fact it has very little noise at all unless scene is deliberately over exposed then there is colour noise as would be expected. Low lux mode also appears cleaner than the XR500 so there certainly have been changes in the image sensor and the Bionz processor.

Ron Evans

Adam Palomer · May 19th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Has anyone gotten their hands on an instructions manual for the NX70?

Damon Lim · May 20th, 2011, 02:17 AM

I am considering between the Sony NX70 and the Canon XA10.

curious to see who will win in low light.

Mike Beckett · May 20th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Another look, this time from Rick Young at MacVideo.tv, at NAB:

MacVideo - Camera Technology - Features - Sony show off the HXR-NX70E rain, dust-proof camera; NEX-FS100; PMW-F3

(Nothing new, mind you...don't get too excited!)

Glen Vandermolen · May 21st, 2011, 07:02 AM

I was shooting a kayak tour with my VG10. Do you know how hard it is to paddle your own kayak while shooting video?
I was scared to death of dropping my camera or having it get splashed. An NX70 would have been great on this trip.

Ron Evans · May 21st, 2011, 07:45 AM

A GoPro GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports or ContourHD Cameras -- Contour Online Store would have been a lot easier and safer I think.

Ron Evans

Kyle Root · May 22nd, 2011, 10:17 AM

I think (hope) this is going to be a great camera.

Right now I'm planning on getting at least 1, and maybe 2, to supplement my NX5U.

I love the ability to record to both SD card and the Flash at the same time. (I hope it has this capability!)

Ron Evans · May 22nd, 2011, 12:09 PM

I think it has just one slot that will take either SD or MemoryStick just like the CX700 that I am sure it is based on.

Ron Evans

Dave Blackhurst · May 23rd, 2011, 11:51 AM

While it might be handy to record to internal flash and the DSHC/MSProDuo slot simultaneously, I'd suspect it won't - transfer between the two should be fairly fast and easy though.

Ron Evans · May 23rd, 2011, 04:14 PM

All transfers on my CX700 are twice as slow as the other cameras I have. I do not have any of the previous CX version to tell whether it is any different as all my other consumer cameras are hard drive. The CX700 is just as slow transferring between the internal flash and the card slot. Last week I shot a theatre show with SR11, XR500, CX700 and NX5U of about 2hour and 30 mins. The NX5U FMU transferred in about 12 mins, the SR11 and XR500 in about 13 minutes. the CX700 took over 30 mins all were the same show length started and stopped at about the same time.

Ron Evans

Mike Beckett · May 24th, 2011, 03:35 AM

The UK price of this seems to be settling at the high end, from £2700-£3000 including VAT... which is a bit disappointing, given that it is $2700 in the US. Not unexpected though.

Troy Moss · May 25th, 2011, 10:59 AM

After about 4 weeks of trying to decide what would be best for my projects and after looking at the JVC HM100, Panasonic HMC150, Canon XF100, Canon XA10 and Sony AX2000, I've decided to purchase the Sony NX70. My projects are mainly posted on clients websites. Many projects are "Run and Gun" type shots. I contacted my friend that's a Sony rep who referred me to an Authorized Sony dealer selling the NX70U for $2671 (placed my 10% holding deposit yesterday). I can't mention the name on this site as they are not one of the affiliates (they are located in Illinois).

The NX70's are expected to hit the docks in the US early June from what I was told. B&H (preferred forum vendor) is taking pre-orders! So please support the forum vendors.

Adam Palomer · May 25th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Just out of curiosity, what swayed you in favor of the Sony, as opposed to the XF100?

Mike Beckett · May 25th, 2011, 01:22 PM

I don't know about Troy, but I went for the Sony because:

- It is waterproof and I live in Ireland
- CF cards are too expensive for me - SD media and built-in Flash is very useful
- 1080 50p!
- 4:2:2 and 50Mbps isn't hugely important to me
- I've always liked Sony (that's not scientific at all!)
- It seems to break down to a smaller size (removing the handle/XLR)

But, to be perfectly honest, there's not a lot of difference in it, from my perspective. Other people's perspectives will of course be different.

Troy Moss · May 25th, 2011, 05:00 PM

Adam, I've used Canon products in the past (previously owned XL1s and XL2). Also have owned numerous (too many to list) Sony products. I'm not going to start the "this product is better than that product arguments," I'm just partial to Sony on the support/ customer service end. However, to answer your question (sorry for the long intro) I have several "desert shoots" coming up and thought the dust/ rain proof (along with all the other listed features like 60P) would work for my needs!

May 18th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#61
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” My CX700 does as well as my XR500 for low light and as I mentioned before it now seems to gain up to 21 db with less noise than the XR500 at 18db. In fact it has very little noise at all unless scene is deliberately over exposed then there is colour noise as would be expected. Low lux mode also appears cleaner than the XR500 so there certainly have been changes in the image sensor and the Bionz processor. Ron Evans

May 19th, 2011, 05:45 AM	#62
Adam Palomer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summit, NJ Posts: 169	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Has anyone gotten their hands on an instructions manual for the NX70?

May 20th, 2011, 02:17 AM	#63
Damon Lim New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 13	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” I am considering between the Sony NX70 and the Canon XA10. curious to see who will win in low light.

May 20th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#64
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Another look, this time from Rick Young at MacVideo.tv, at NAB: MacVideo - Camera Technology - Features - Sony show off the HXR-NX70E rain, dust-proof camera; NEX-FS100; PMW-F3 (Nothing new, mind you...don't get too excited!) Last edited by Mike Beckett; May 20th, 2011 at 11:08 AM.

May 21st, 2011, 07:02 AM	#65
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” I was shooting a kayak tour with my VG10. Do you know how hard it is to paddle your own kayak while shooting video? I was scared to death of dropping my camera or having it get splashed. An NX70 would have been great on this trip.

May 21st, 2011, 07:45 AM	#66
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” A GoPro GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports or ContourHD Cameras -- Contour Online Store would have been a lot easier and safer I think. Ron Evans

May 22nd, 2011, 10:17 AM	#67
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 881	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” I think (hope) this is going to be a great camera. Right now I'm planning on getting at least 1, and maybe 2, to supplement my NX5U. I love the ability to record to both SD card and the Flash at the same time. (I hope it has this capability!) __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com

May 22nd, 2011, 12:09 PM	#68
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” I think it has just one slot that will take either SD or MemoryStick just like the CX700 that I am sure it is based on. Ron Evans

May 23rd, 2011, 11:51 AM	#69
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” While it might be handy to record to internal flash and the DSHC/MSProDuo slot simultaneously, I'd suspect it won't - transfer between the two should be fairly fast and easy though.

May 23rd, 2011, 04:14 PM	#70
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” All transfers on my CX700 are twice as slow as the other cameras I have. I do not have any of the previous CX version to tell whether it is any different as all my other consumer cameras are hard drive. The CX700 is just as slow transferring between the internal flash and the card slot. Last week I shot a theatre show with SR11, XR500, CX700 and NX5U of about 2hour and 30 mins. The NX5U FMU transferred in about 12 mins, the SR11 and XR500 in about 13 minutes. the CX700 took over 30 mins all were the same show length started and stopped at about the same time. Ron Evans

May 24th, 2011, 03:35 AM	#71
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” The UK price of this seems to be settling at the high end, from £2700-£3000 including VAT... which is a bit disappointing, given that it is $2700 in the US. Not unexpected though.

May 25th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#72
Troy Moss Major Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 253	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” After about 4 weeks of trying to decide what would be best for my projects and after looking at the JVC HM100, Panasonic HMC150, Canon XF100, Canon XA10 and Sony AX2000, I've decided to purchase the Sony NX70. My projects are mainly posted on clients websites. Many projects are "Run and Gun" type shots. I contacted my friend that's a Sony rep who referred me to an Authorized Sony dealer selling the NX70U for $2671 (placed my 10% holding deposit yesterday). I can't mention the name on this site as they are not one of the affiliates (they are located in Illinois). The NX70's are expected to hit the docks in the US early June from what I was told. B&H (preferred forum vendor) is taking pre-orders! So please support the forum vendors. Last edited by Troy Moss; May 25th, 2011 at 07:29 PM.

May 25th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#73
Adam Palomer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summit, NJ Posts: 169	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Just out of curiosity, what swayed you in favor of the Sony, as opposed to the XF100?

May 25th, 2011, 01:22 PM	#74
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” I don't know about Troy, but I went for the Sony because: - It is waterproof and I live in Ireland - CF cards are too expensive for me - SD media and built-in Flash is very useful - 1080 50p! - 4:2:2 and 50Mbps isn't hugely important to me - I've always liked Sony (that's not scientific at all!) - It seems to break down to a smaller size (removing the handle/XLR) But, to be perfectly honest, there's not a lot of difference in it, from my perspective. Other people's perspectives will of course be different.

May 25th, 2011, 05:00 PM	#75
Troy Moss Major Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 253	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Adam, I've used Canon products in the past (previously owned XL1s and XL2). Also have owned numerous (too many to list) Sony products. I'm not going to start the "this product is better than that product arguments," I'm just partial to Sony on the support/ customer service end. However, to answer your question (sorry for the long intro) I have several "desert shoots" coming up and thought the dust/ rain proof (along with all the other listed features like 60P) would work for my needs! Last edited by Troy Moss; May 25th, 2011 at 07:30 PM.