Sony HXR-NX70 Digital Camcorder - 3.5" - Touchscreen LCD - CMOS - Full HD SD (16:9 - 6.1 Megapixel Video - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-2 - 10x Optical Zoom - 120x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - Full HD, SD - 96 GB Flash Memory - HDMI - USB)

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High Definition Recording • 10x optical zoom • 1.90 lbs • Flash Memory • CMOS • 1/2.88" Sensor
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An updated opinnion by A. C. Osse "TonyBR" on amazon.com May 26, 2012
I wasn't sure about buying this camera. The rain/dust proof feature is quite important to me, but didn't want to spend 3K on something with bad reviews... Well, last month Sony released the so waited firmware update, solving a lot of the main problems ...
 
Outstanding unit ! by Geo on bhphotovideo.com Jan 9, 2012
I shoot alot on the water and did not want to trash my Sony mc 2000 so this was added as a second unit because of it's waterproof and dustproof capabilities. This is a much easier unit to handle in a helicopter or on a boat so I see it being used alot. ...
 
what a difference a screen makes by lrijn on epinions.com May 4, 2005
Summary: There is the tendency to look at Palm, when thinking of Palm OS and PDA's, but most people seem to forget the uses that they have for their equipment. when it comes to direct functionality they all offer close to the same, it is the extra options that
 
Versatile, big bang for the Buck by hippop on bhphotovideo.com Jan 3, 2012
Over all it's pretty versatile.I use for On the fly shooting,documentary,concerts, events and weddings. The compact size takes some getting used to but the ergonomic trade offs are minimal for this much versatility. The menu/touch screen is straight ...
 
"Great for the money". by Vic on bhphotovideo.com Oct 26, 2011
We produce historical documentaries. We have been working with many camcorders over the years. We recently put this baby to the test in the southern jungle of Mexico for a week. It was great no to worry about dust and rain, while our other cameras took ...
 
 
 
 
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Would have been good by Cre8tive on bhphotovideo.com Nov 28, 2011
I would have liked this camera, but I could not believe that it will not shoot 30P!!! This was going to be my B-camera, matching to a Sony F3. Based on my workflow, I need to shoot progressive, but do not want to shoot a more stuttered 24P for handheld, ...
 
Not what I thought... by freelance iris on bhphotovideo.com Aug 29, 2011
Nice little HD Cam with Mic Mount... Night shot is a nice feature..Zoom control is all over the place and not happy with the small delay in recording. Being someone who films athletics... this was a major bust. Wasn't a fan of the poor white balance feature ...
 
It could have been a great... BUT... by LVmotosports on bhphotovideo.com Dec 8, 2011
When the NX70 was first announced, it seemed like Sony had finally gotten tapeless right. Each of their previous tapeless attempts had fallen short (the NX5 has no histogram, and is missing many ease of use features that the HVR-Z5 has, the little HXR-MC50 ...
 
 
 
 
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4.2 out of 5
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Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony HXR-NX70U NXCAM Compact Camcorder with 1920 x...
you have to depress the button half way (which is a good quarter inch) until it does anything and then it's so sensitive that it zooms in out out super fast out of your control...Anyway, all the pros to these cons can be found in any other cameras in this price range (IE 24-60i frame rates) so i wont mention them...Pros: it is supposedly water/dust proof which I'll never use (or be confident enough to attempt ruining my new camcorder) The wide angle G series lens operates at low light very well...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.2 out of 5
from 45 reviews
Sony HXR-NX70U NXCAM Compact Camcorder HXR-NX70U B&H Photo Video
Good Image Stabilization Great Picture Quality Great Sound Large Clear LCD Impossible slow zoom Poor In Low Light After finally making the jump to HD, the video quality is light years ahead of my old Sony VX2100...It takes a little longer than I'm used to to turn it on and be ready for filming, and it is not as good as my old VX2100 in low light...Easy to Use Good Image Stabilization Good in Low Light Great Picture Quality Great Sound Small, handy, bright with a wide angle, water and dust resistant, IR and XLR...
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4.5 out of 5
from 4 reviews
Sony Clie NX60/U (or NX70/V): A new breed of PalmOS PDA claims fame. - Sony CLIE...
built in keyboard, swivel screen, color screen, fast processor lack of memory, no CF memory card support Summary: This has to be the greatest PDA on the market right now and provides the best bang for the buck...accessories are hard to get, not many stores stock them...It has a compact flash slot but only for wireless networking...
avsforum.com
 
 
 
Why I returned my Sony HXR-NX70U - AVS | Home Theater ...
An open letter to Juan Martinez, Sony Senior NXCAM Product Manager: At the bottom of this letter are links to my YouTube videos demonstrating some of the problems with...
 
 
 
 
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the-gadgeteer.com
Jan 16, 2003
Vaja Sony CLIE NX70 Case Review — The Gadgeteer
Quality and style Ability to add options/personalization...Price ($74.90 , options/personalization extra) Wear and tear at fold...for the Sony Clié NX-series were quite favorable...comments (even though he thinks I’m a big geek for loving this sort of stuff......
vmivideo.com
Available from VMI the Sony HXR-NX70U Compact Tough Camcorder Stands Up to Rain and...
Sony HXR-NX70U Compact, Tough Camcorder Stands Up to Rain and Dust...Sony's new NXCAM® HXR-NX70U is a compact little camera whose main unit has been proven to meet rain- and dust- proof requirements, specified by IEC60529 IP54...When your locations are rugged and your weather is bad, you can depend on this tough little workhorse–no rain cover necessary...And of course, the HXR-NX70U has the outstanding qualities that professionals rely on to deliver great images every time, indoors or out...
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Sony HXR-NX70U NXCAM Reviews - Camera Reviews, Digital Camera ...
Sony HXR-NX70U NXCAM - Digital Camcorders - Sony continues to raise the bar with the introduction of its rain- and dust-proof HXR-NX70U NXCAM Compact Camcorder. This ...
 
 
 
 

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