Sony PXW-X70 XDCAM HD Camcorder

Specifications

Formats

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 -
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 50Mbps
Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 35Mbps
Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 25Mbps
Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode
Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode
Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode
Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card
DV
Approx. 280 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 140 min with 32 GB memory card

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 ∞ (Wide), 1000 mm to ∞ (Tele)
Image Stabilizer : ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter : M62 mm

Camera

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] 3lux (1/60 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO [50i] 3lux (1/50 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)
[60i]1.7lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) [50i] 1.7lux (1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO)

Shutter Speed :
[60i] 1/8 - 1/10,000 (1/6 - 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p)
[50i] 1/6 -1/10,000

Slow and Quick Motion Function :
[60i] 1080p : Frame rate selectable 1.2.4.8.15.30, 60 fps
[50i] 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

Input/Output

Audio Input : XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Video Output : Integrated into Multi / Micro USB jack (x1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
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)

Monitoring

Viewfinder : 1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED Approx. 1.44M dots
LCD : 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots.

Built-in Microphone

Built-in Microphone : Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Media

Type : Memory Stick Pro Duo(tm) and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x1, SD/SDHC/SDXC x1

Wi-Fi / NFC

Supported format : IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency band : 2.4 GHz bandwidth
Security : WEP / WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
NFC : NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant

General

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 : 0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Storage Temperature : -20oC to +60oC (-4oF to +140oF)

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)

Dimensions :
120.7 x 103.5 x 274.3 mm (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 10 7/8 in) (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 in) (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup, XLR handle unit), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)

Weigh :
Approx. 900 g (1 lb 15 oz) (body)
Approx. 1400 g (3lb 1oz) (with lens hood, XLR handle unit, eyecup, NP-FV70 battery)

In the Box

XLR Handle Unit with Microphone Holder
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
Eyecup
Accessory Shoe Kit
USB Cable
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70)
AC Adapter AC-L200D
AC Power Cord
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
CR2025 Battery
Sony PMW-X70 Manual