Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder

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Due to the NX5R price (USD 3400 here in Argentina) I started looking at the Sony HXR-NX100 (USD 2600). I must say I thought I have found it. I was almost convinced to buy it, but I read the negative comments:

XDCAM air can upload proxy footage to the cloud from multiple camera operators in the field, so editing can start immediately. Uploaded content can be accessed securely from any location. News teams can even start logging clips while shooting’s still going on, saving even more valuable time when a story’s breaking. FTP Transfer allows content files recorded with MPEG HD 422/420 proxy feature (CBKZ-SLMP required) and other content files shot in XAVC (QFHD/FHD) and AVCHD formats to be sent over the Internet for remote storage on an FTP server

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The XAVC Long format uses the efficient MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec to achieve high quality imagery without increasing the level of required storage capacity. Its 4:2:2 10bit (Full HD mode) sampling process ensures detailed expression of tone and high colour reproduction. The XAVC Long format also supports the professional MXF standard. This means it can be easily used alongside any standard workflow, from a videographer working alone to a production environment sharing content across multiple users. What are the key advantages of using the XAVC S format? (NX80 only)

My idea is to do some local news coverage, an amateur coverage. Some public events, documentary and nature film and stuff like these. I won’t be doing this everyday, it’s not my job. I won’t do weddings. As well as a reduction in rolling shutter compared to other similar sensors, the ability to do more on chip image processing appears to bring other advantages as the noise levels from this camera are very low indeed. Ustream Direct Streaming allows you to share scenes as they happen with high quality picture and sound without a switcherThe PXW-Z90 comes with 5GHz* and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as standard – simply turn on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features: The PXW-Z90 comes with 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi as standard - simply turn on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features, including:

So, I found the PXW-Z150. But, again, disappointed by the negative comments about it, especially its bad performance in low light. mm x 104.0 mm x 274.5mm (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding grip belt and including projecting parts) If cost is a factor, then by the time you kit yourself out with an A73 it’s going to be much more expensive. As well as the side LCD panel there is also a small OLED electronic viewfinder on the rear of the camera. This is very useful for use in very bright sunlight, but it is rather small.

The Sony Z90 | Hands-On Broadcast Field Test

XDCAM air can upload proxy footage to the cloud from multiple camera operators in the field, so editing can start immediately. Uploaded content can be accessed securely from any location. News teams can even start logging clips while shooting’s still going on, saving even more valuable time when a story’s breaking The PXW-Z90 comes with 5-GHz* and 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi as standard—simply turn on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features: Fast Hybrid AF with maximum 273 face-detection AF points for precision, high-speed auto-focus performance If you want to make the camera more compact the handle can be removed, but when you do this you will no longer have any XLR connectors. Instead you will have an MI shoe on the top of the camera body that can be used to connect a Sony UWP-D radio mic or a n XLR adapter. There is also a stereo microphone built into the main body of the camera, so even with the hand grip removed there are plenty of audio options. I want something which allows me to handle the exposition, focus, gain, white balance. Also something with a direct mic connection like XRL connection, so I can receive a more direct audio and not an ambient audio, for example, when doing an interview.