The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof”

Peter Erfurt · May 26th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Hi all,

I have the camera on pre-order from proav.co.uk, and they have now said, that Sony has promised delivery to them on June 8, whereafter they will send it out.

Just to let you all know.

/peter

Adam Palomer · May 26th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Would anyone care to speculate on the difference in low light performance between the Sony and the Canon XF100/XA10?

Troy Moss · May 26th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Erfurt

Hi all,

I have the camera on pre-order from proav.co.uk, and they have now said, that Sony has promised delivery to them on June 8, whereafter they will send it out.

Just to let you all know.

/peter

Peter, that's accurate with my statement in my previous post (regarding delivery). My friend is a Sony rep who stated "early June delivery" for US shipments too!

Troy Moss · May 26th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Palomer

Would anyone care to speculate on the difference in low light performance between the Sony and the Canon XF100/XA10?

Adam, I too am curious on this issue. So far, I can only go on what others have reported (brief review and testing at NAB). All of these cams seem to be good low light producers. I'll test the Sony NX70U as soon as it's delivered! Will report to the forum ASAP!

Andy Wilkinson · May 27th, 2011, 03:57 AM

You can do better than speculate. Look at the detailed reviews on camcorderinfo of both the Canon HFG10 (same sensor as the Canon XA10/XF100) and the Sony CX700 (which is believed to be the same sensor as the NX70). Likewise with the slashcam comparative review site (use Google translate if necessary).

I won't link either site or the reviews directly as that's not usually allowed on here but as with all web reviews, read them then make up your own mind.

My personal take is that the Canons will win with ease in this particular comparison - i.e. regarding low light performance - but obviously the Sony has other great features like is weatherproofing and lovely 1080p50/60.

Noa Put · May 28th, 2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Beckett

The UK price of this seems to be settling at the high end, from £2700-£3000 including VAT... which is a bit disappointing, given that it is $2700 in the US. Not unexpected though.

Yesterday I found one known Belgian videostore listing the nx70 at allmost 3700 euro which is really too expensive for what you get in return, the canon xf100 is 3000euro and even older models like the pana hmx151, xh-a1s are 300 to 600 euro cheaper. Even the sony ax2000 sells at a lower price.

Mike Beckett · May 28th, 2011, 05:25 AM

Proav.co.uk in the UK have it at around £2550, which is a bit better. The usual problem of exchange rates, taxes and "rip-off Britain" here. The only plus is that we get 2 years Silver Service support from Sony.

Still, it shouldn't be a surprise. The CX700 is US$ 1300... and over here, it's GB£ 1300!

Ron Evans · May 28th, 2011, 06:46 AM

My CX700 in Canada cost me $1200CAN or about 750 pounds at the current exchange rate.

Ron Evans

Andrew Maclaurin · May 28th, 2011, 08:28 AM

i've seen the sony nx70 listed here in spain for the first time.
3160 € vat included in one of the cheapest shops. seems a bit steep.
the canon xf100 is 3000€ and the xf105 is 4000€, both including vat.
i'd need comparative reviews before choosing.

Mike Beckett · June 3rd, 2011, 03:46 PM

CVP have a video review online: YouTube - ‪SONY HXR-NX70‬&rlm;

My internet connection has died, so I can't see if it's any good...

Troy Moss · June 3rd, 2011, 04:48 PM

Mike, Thanks for the link! It worked just fine! Great review and great video from the Sony NX70!

Mike Beckett · June 7th, 2011, 11:18 AM

They're here!!

My NX70 is being shipped tomorrow (Wednesday).

Mister Hurd, sir! We'll soon need a home for these babies on the forum.

Kyle Root · June 7th, 2011, 11:41 AM

awesome. I'm gonna get one soon then!

Dave Blackhurst · June 7th, 2011, 05:43 PM

And as long as CH is adding an area for these, how about a dedicated "SR/XR/CX series" area?!?! Since many of us have these and there are probably hundreds of scattered orphan postings around DVi, should be worth a consolidation, and a home of their own??

These took over for the old HC series (now several YEARS past their "prime"... HC 9 was a '09 release?), and while they may be "consumer" cameras, they have found places in many a kit as either B/C cams, or as backup or even "main" cameras... Panasonic 700/900 have their own space, Canon HF/HF-S/HG series have a home... it's just the poor forgotten "little" Sonys that wander the threads homeless...

Mister H, can ye spare a thread?

Troy Moss · June 8th, 2011, 03:30 PM

The Sony HXR-NX70 is also here in the States! Just got a call from my friend that's a Sony Rep. He stated the initial shipments are headed to Sony Dealers that pre-ordered! My unit is expected to arrive early next week! Can't wait to test!

May 26th, 2011, 03:42 PM	#76
Peter Erfurt Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silkeborg Denmark Posts: 93	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” - Delivery update Hi all, I have the camera on pre-order from proav.co.uk, and they have now said, that Sony has promised delivery to them on June 8, whereafter they will send it out. Just to let you all know. /peter

May 26th, 2011, 04:18 PM	#77
Adam Palomer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summit, NJ Posts: 169	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Would anyone care to speculate on the difference in low light performance between the Sony and the Canon XF100/XA10?

May 27th, 2011, 03:57 AM	#80
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” You can do better than speculate. Look at the detailed reviews on camcorderinfo of both the Canon HFG10 (same sensor as the Canon XA10/XF100) and the Sony CX700 (which is believed to be the same sensor as the NX70). Likewise with the slashcam comparative review site (use Google translate if necessary). I won't link either site or the reviews directly as that's not usually allowed on here but as with all web reviews, read them then make up your own mind. My personal take is that the Canons will win with ease in this particular comparison - i.e. regarding low light performance - but obviously the Sony has other great features like is weatherproofing and lovely 1080p50/60. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

May 28th, 2011, 05:25 AM	#82
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Proav.co.uk in the UK have it at around £2550, which is a bit better. The usual problem of exchange rates, taxes and "rip-off Britain" here. The only plus is that we get 2 years Silver Service support from Sony. Still, it shouldn't be a surprise. The CX700 is US$ 1300... and over here, it's GB£ 1300!

May 28th, 2011, 06:46 AM	#83
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,222	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” My CX700 in Canada cost me $1200CAN or about 750 pounds at the current exchange rate. Ron Evans

May 28th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#84
Andrew Maclaurin Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 396	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” i've seen the sony nx70 listed here in spain for the first time. 3160 € vat included in one of the cheapest shops. seems a bit steep. the canon xf100 is 3000€ and the xf105 is 4000€, both including vat. i'd need comparative reviews before choosing.

June 3rd, 2011, 03:46 PM	#85
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” CVP have a video review online: YouTube - ‪SONY HXR-NX70‬&rlm; My internet connection has died, so I can't see if it's any good...

June 3rd, 2011, 04:48 PM	#86
Troy Moss Major Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 253	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” Mike, Thanks for the link! It worked just fine! Great review and great video from the Sony NX70!

June 7th, 2011, 11:18 AM	#87
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” They're here!! My NX70 is being shipped tomorrow (Wednesday). Mister Hurd, sir! We'll soon need a home for these babies on the forum.

June 7th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#88
Kyle Root Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 883	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” awesome. I'm gonna get one soon then! __________________ Kyle KR Productions; www.kyleroot.com

June 7th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#89
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” And as long as CH is adding an area for these, how about a dedicated "SR/XR/CX series" area?!?! Since many of us have these and there are probably hundreds of scattered orphan postings around DVi, should be worth a consolidation, and a home of their own?? These took over for the old HC series (now several YEARS past their "prime"... HC 9 was a '09 release?), and while they may be "consumer" cameras, they have found places in many a kit as either B/C cams, or as backup or even "main" cameras... Panasonic 700/900 have their own space, Canon HF/HF-S/HG series have a home... it's just the poor forgotten "little" Sonys that wander the threads homeless... Mister H, can ye spare a thread?

June 8th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#90
Troy Moss Major Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 253	Re: The new SONY HXR NX70 “Water & Dust proof” The Sony HXR-NX70 is also here in the States! Just got a call from my friend that's a Sony Rep. He stated the initial shipments are headed to Sony Dealers that pre-ordered! My unit is expected to arrive early next week! Can't wait to test!