Sony HXR-MC2500 Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder

The HXR-MC2500 Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder from Sony is designed for shooters looking for the inherent stability and professional feel a shoulder-mount form factor provides. It features a 1/4" Exmor R CMOS chip that can work with as little as 0.8 lux illumination when in SD mode, and low light performance is further augmented by a built-in LED light shinning 800 lumens at 1.6; distance. The camera records Full HD in the widely supported AVCHD format and can record SD in the DV codec with an AVI wrapper. Using DV rather than DVD-style MPEG-2 compression for SD means a higher quality thanks to lower compression and compatibility with more editing software. The camera is Wi-Fi enabled allowing you to control it from an app as well as monitor a low-latency live feed on a smartphone or tablet. Along with two cold shoes, the HXR-MC2500 features one Sony Multi-Interface hot shoe, which allows the attachment of proprietary accessories such as lights and microphones. The hot shoe design means no separate cables will be required for audio accessories and lights will not require a separate battery or power source since they can draw off the camera battery. The two standard shoes provide mounting for third-party lights, field monitors, microphones, wireless receivers, and other on-camera accessories. For live monitoring, there is an HDMI output, plus composite output which is on a locking BNC connector to ensure the cable doesn't get accidentally get yanked loose during a live broadcast. Video can be recorded internally to the 32GB flash memory, which stores about 170 minutes hours at the 24 Mbps (FX) quality setting, or a SDHC/SDXC or MemoryStick memory card. Wide 26.8mm Angle LensWith 12x zoom, the lens features a 26.8mm equivalent focal length when at its widest setting, helping to minimize the times a wide angle adapter or converter will be requiredExmor R CMOS sensorThe Exmor R CMOS has been redesigned from the previous model to deliver up to 0.8 lux sensitivity in SD mode. In part this sensitivity bump comes from the use of backside illumination, which moves much of the circuity to the back of the sensor enabling larger photosites which can capture more lightOLED Tru-Finder and 3" LCD PanelThe Tru-Finder viewfinder uses OLED technology for a better viewing angle and features a resolution of 1.44 million dots, adequate for critical manual focusing. There is also a 3" LCD panel for when the camera is not being used over the shoulder, which features a 0.92 million dot resolution. The LCD screen can be close or disabled when not in use to conserve batteryLow-Light ShootingThe HXR-MC2500 is capable of up to 0.8 lux minimum illumination when using manual settings with the shutter set to 1/15 second, the iris at f/1.8, and the gain at 33dB. Plus, there is a built-in LED video light that casts 800 lumens brightness when 1.6' from the subjectWi-Fi Enabled with NFC ConnectivityThrough Wi-Fi it is possible to operate a number of camera settings from a smartphone or tablet. You can also monitor a live feed, which is ideal for setups - such as a news conference - where the camera will be placed somewhere that people aren't allowed during the event. The NFC feature saves time, allowing you to pair the camera with NFC-enabled mobile devices simply by tapping the device to the camera. Functions you can access through the app include: Record start/stop Zoom Iris Touch Auto Focus Hybrid RecordingThe camera comes equipped with 32GB of built-in memory, offering approximately 170 minutes in the 24 Mbps (FX) quality setting. There is also a memory card slot that can accept SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo cards - all available separately - for even longer recording times. Simultaneous modes lets you record to both media at once, while Relay will roller over from one media to the other once the fist fills up. Relay makes indefinite recording possible, as long as the battery lasts or AC power is availableMulti-Interface (MI) ShoeIn addition to the two standard cold shoes, the proprietary Multi-Interface shoe allows the camera to talk directly to a range of accessories from Sony without requiring separate wiring. Compatible accessories include microphones, wireless receivers, and even flashes Note: Multi-Interface shoe is not compatible with accessories that use the earlier Active Interface (AIS) shoeDV RecordingIn SD mode, the HXR-MC2500 records in DV codec - the same format used by MiniDV tape cameras - and puts the file in an AVI wrapper. This format is supported by most editing programs, and features less compression than the MPEG-2 SD mode found on many other camerasAssignable Lens RingThe lens ring can be set to manually control focus, exposure, white balance, iris, or shutter speed - giving you direct access without having to go through the camera's menuTime CodeIt is possible to set SMPTE timecode or user bit (UB) for multi camera productions or to make it easier to locate footage in

• General
  • Weight:
    • Body: Approx. 6lbs., 2.8oz (2.80kg)
    • Including lens hood, Lens Cap, Microphone, Eyecup, Shoe Cap, NP-F570 battery: Approx. 6 lbs., 13.3oz. (3.10kg)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D):
    • Body: 10 1/2" x 9 3/8" x 18" (265.0 x 235.0 x 455.0 mm)
    • With the accessories (Lens hood, Lens Cap, Microphone, Eyecup—excluding the grip belt, and including the projecting parts): 10-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 18-1/8" (265.0mm x 240.0mm x 460.0 mm)
  • Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
  • Power Consumption:
    • Approx. 3.3 W (with EVF On, Video light Off)
    • Approx. 3.3 W (with LCD monitor On, Video light Off)
  • 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 (Continuous Recording Time):
    • Approx. 285 min with NP-F570 battery (video light Off)
    • Approx. 135 min with NP-F570 battery (video light On)
  • Recording Format (Video):
    • HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
    • SD DV(AVI)
  • Recording Format (Audio):
    • HD Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
    • SD Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
  • Recording Frame Rate: (PAL) HD:
    • PS (28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50P, 16:9
    • FX (24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
    • FH (17Mbps) :1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
    • HQ (9Mbps): 1280 x 720/50p, 16:9
  • Recording Frame Rate (PAL) SD: DV(25Mbps) 720 x 576/50i, 16:9, 4:3
  • Recording Frame Rate (NTSC) HD:
    • PS (28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60P, 16:9
    • FX (24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60i, 30p, 24p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9
    • FH (17Mbps): 1920 x 1080/60i, 30p, 24p, 16:9, 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9
    • HQ (9Mbps): 1280 x 720/60p, 16:9
  • Recording Frame Rate (NTSC) SD: DV(25Mbps) 720 x 576/60i, 16:9, 4:3
  • Recording/Playback Time:
  • Approx.145min (Internal Media, PS, LPCM)
  • Approx.170min (Internal Media, FX, LPCM)
  • Approx.225min (Internal Media, FH, LPCM)
  • Approx.380min (Internal Media, HQ, LPCM)
  • Approx.140min (Internal Media, DV, LPCM)
• Lens
  • Lens Mount: Fixed
  • Zoom Ratio: 12x (optical), servo/manual
  • Focal Length:
    • f = 2.9-34.8mm
    • Equivalent to f= 26.8-321.6mmon 35 mm lens (16:9)
    • Equivalent to f= 32.8-393.6mmon 35 mm lens (4:3)
  • Iris: F1.8 - F3.4 auto/manual selectable
  • Focus: AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to 8 (Wide), 800 mm to 8 (Tele)
  • Image Stabilizer: ON (Standard/ACTIVE)/OFF selectable, shift lens
  • Filter Diameter: M37 mm
• Camera Section
  • Imaging Device (Type): 1/3.95" (4.6mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Imaging Device (Pixel Count): Approx. 6,590K pixels
  • Effective Picture Elements: Approx. 6,140K pixels (16:9)/Approx. 4,600K pixels (4:3)
  • Minimum Illumination:
    • 1.4lux (MAN setting : SS 1/25sec , Iris F1.8 , Gain 33dB) [PAL] 1.6lux (MAN setting : SS 1/30sec , Iris F1.8 , Gain 33dB) [NTSC]
    • 0.7lux (MAN setting : SS 1/12sec , Iris F1.8 , Gain 33dB) [PAL] 0.8lux (MAN setting : SS 1/15sec , Iris F1.8 , Gain 33dB) [NTSC]
  • Shutter Speed: 1/6 - 1/10,000 [PAL] 1/8 - 1/10,000 (1/6 - 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p) [NTSC]
  • White Balance:
    • Preset (Indoor, Outdoor, Color temperature set range: 2300-15000K)
    • One push A, B, Auto selectable
  • Gain: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, Auto Selectable
• Input/Output
  • Composite Output: BNC (x1), PAL or NTSC depending on product model
  • Audio Output: RCA pin
  • USB: mini-AB USB2.0 Hi-speed/mass-storage/Host
  • Headphone Output: Stereo mini jack f3.5mm (x1)
  • Speaker Output: Monaural
  • DC Input: DC jack
  • Remote: Stereo mini mini jack f2.5mm (x1)
  • HDMI Output: Type A (x1)
  • Accessory Shoe: Multi Interface Shoe (x1), Cold Shoe (x2)
• Monitoring
  • Viewfinder: 1.0cm (0.39") OLED Approx. 1.44M dots
  • Built-in LCD Monitor: 7.5cm (3.0") Approx. 921K dots.
• Built-in Microphone
  • Built-in Microphone: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
• Media
  • Internal Memory: 32GB Flash Memory
  • Type: Memory Stick Pro Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
• Built-in LED Light
  • Luminous intensity: 1.0m / Approx.200 lx, 0.5m / Approx.800lx
  • Lighting angle: Approx. 30°
  • Color temperature: Approx. 5,500K
• WiFi
  • 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