Sony HXR-NX3/VG1 User Manual
Original Sony lens, sensor, and LSI technology
for impressive imagery
The HXR-NX3 imaging advantage begins with a Sony G
Lens that offers stunning image quality as well as a wide
zoom range. Behind that lens is a 3CMOS Sensor system
with three 1/2.8” sensors providing a 2.07 million
effective pixel count at the 16:9 aspect ratio. Red, blue,
and green light are independently and accurately
captured by separate image sensors, contributing to
high resolution, high sensitivity, and wide dynamic
range that translate to extraordinarily natural color
reproduction. A newly developed LSI that includes
advanced noise reduction and several distortion
correction technologies handles image processing,
allowing clear, low-noise recordings to be captured
even in low light. Recorded images are remarkably
lifelike in texture and detail.
Lens that offers stunning image quality as well as a wide
zoom range. Behind that lens is a 3CMOS Sensor system
with three 1/2.8” sensors providing a 2.07 million
effective pixel count at the 16:9 aspect ratio. Red, blue,
and green light are independently and accurately
captured by separate image sensors, contributing to
high resolution, high sensitivity, and wide dynamic
range that translate to extraordinarily natural color
reproduction. A newly developed LSI that includes
advanced noise reduction and several distortion
correction technologies handles image processing,
allowing clear, low-noise recordings to be captured
even in low light. Recorded images are remarkably
lifelike in texture and detail.
40x Clear Image Zoom
The high-performance Sony G Lens provided with the
HXR-NX3 offers an expansive 28.8 mm (35mm full-frame
format equivalent) angle of view at the wide end, with a
20x optical zoom range that will easily cover most
shooting situations. When more reach is required, Clear
Image Zoom employs Super Resolution Technology to
provide excellent image quality at a 40x range.
HXR-NX3 offers an expansive 28.8 mm (35mm full-frame
format equivalent) angle of view at the wide end, with a
20x optical zoom range that will easily cover most
shooting situations. When more reach is required, Clear
Image Zoom employs Super Resolution Technology to
provide excellent image quality at a 40x range.
Slow & Quick Motion
Smooth slow or quick motion with full HD quality is
available without any extra processing. 2x slow motion
can be easily achieved by setting the recording format
to 25p and the frame rate to 50 fps. If you’d rather
speed up the action the frame rate can be set to 1 fps
for 50x quick motion when recording at 50p.
available without any extra processing. 2x slow motion
can be easily achieved by setting the recording format
to 25p and the frame rate to 50 fps. If you’d rather
speed up the action the frame rate can be set to 1 fps
for 50x quick motion when recording at 50p.
Dual media slots,
“Simul” or “Relay” recording,
and independent rec control
Two media slots allow either
simultaneous recording to two
memory cards in the “Simul” mode, or
“Relay” recording in which recording
automatically switches to the second
memory card when the first is full. The
user can set up the two Start/Stop
buttons on the HXR-NX3, one on the
grip and one on the camcorder
body, to independently start and stop
recording on different memory cards
while recording in Simul mode.
simultaneous recording to two
memory cards in the “Simul” mode, or
“Relay” recording in which recording
automatically switches to the second
memory card when the first is full. The
user can set up the two Start/Stop
buttons on the HXR-NX3, one on the
grip and one on the camcorder
body, to independently start and stop
recording on different memory cards
while recording in Simul mode.
AVCHD 2.0 (1080 50p) and DV recording
HD video is recorded in AVCHD 2.0 (50p) format with a
high 50 fps frame rate that achieves smooth, natural
subject motion. 50i and 25p modes provide playback
compatibility with Blu-ray players. The ability to record in
DV format is also provided for users who prefer a DV
workflow, and who need to work in a DV compatible
non-linear editing environment.
high 50 fps frame rate that achieves smooth, natural
subject motion. 50i and 25p modes provide playback
compatibility with Blu-ray players. The ability to record in
DV format is also provided for users who prefer a DV
workflow, and who need to work in a DV compatible
non-linear editing environment.
40x Clear Image Zoom (1152 mm)
Wide angle (28.8 mm)
HXR-NX3
High Quality 3CMOS Handheld Camcorder