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Sony HXR-MC2500E Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder w 3-Inch LCD (PAL) with 16GB Package Bundle

Sony HXR-MC2500E Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder w 3-Inch LCD (PAL) with 16GB Package Bundle

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  • 1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • 26.8mm Equivalent Wide-Angle Lens
  • Records SD in DV AVI File
  • OLED Viewfinder with 1.44 Million Dots

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Sony HXR-MC2500E Overview

The HXR-MC2500E Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder from Sony is designed to work with European broadcast standards and is not compatible with USA/NTSC standards. It is suitable for use by 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 Lens

With 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 required

Exmor R CMOS sensor

The 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 circuitry to the back of the sensor, instead of in front of the photosites, enabling larger photosites which can capture more light

OLED Tru-Finder and 3" LCD Panel

The 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 battery

Low-Light Shooting

The 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 subject

Wi-Fi Enabled with NFC Connectivity

Through 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 Recording

The 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 available

Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe

In 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) shoe

DV Recording

In 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 cameras

Assignable Lens Ring

The 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 menu

Time Code

It is possible to set SMPTE timecode or user bit (UB) for multi camera productions or to make it easier to locate footage in post

BNC Composite Output

The composite output uses a BNC terminal, which is a locking connector that reduces the risk of accidentally yanking the cable out during a live broadcast

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode

In addition to normal optical image stabilization, Active Mode provides compensation for the sway that occurs while waking

Quick AF System

Designed to improve auto focus accuracy even in low-light conditions

L Series Battery

Support for Sony's professional L Series battery line means up to 14 hours of battery life is possible when using the separately available NPF-970 battery

Item Includes

  • Sony HXR-MC2500E Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder (PAL)
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Cap
  • Shoe Cap
  • EVF Eyecup
  • Microphone
  • Wind Screen
  • Video Light Diffuser
  • USB Adapter Cable
  • NP-F570 Battery
  • AC-L100C AC Adapter
  • AC Cable
  • Limited 90-Day Warranty
BUNDLE INCLUDES:
  • 1- Sony HXRMC2500E Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder with 3-Inch LCD (Black) (PAL) 
  • 1- Extended Life Replacement Battery (NP-F970) 
  • 1- Sandisk 16GB High Speed Error Free SDHC Memory Card 
  • 1- AC/DC Rapid Home/Car Charger 
  • 1- Wide Angle Lens 
  • 1- Telephoto Zoom Lens 
  • 1- 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Fluorescent Filter 
  • 1- USB SDHC Memory Card Reader 
  • 1- LED Video Light 
  • 1- Waterproof Shockproof Carrying Case 
  • 1- 72" Pro Tripod w/Carry Bag 
  • 1- Pro Tripod Dolly 
  • 1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors 
  • 1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit 
  • 1- Mini Table Top Tripod 
  • 1- Cleaning Cloth

Item Includes

Sony HXR-MC2500E

Signal System1080/50i
PAL 576/50i
Image Device1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor (back-illuminated)
PixelsTotal: 6,590,000
Effective: 6,140,000 (16:9); 4,600,000 (4:3)
Minimum Illumination1.6 lux: MAN setting: SS 1/30 sec, Iris F1.8, Gain 33 dB 
0.8 lux: MAN setting: SS 1/15 sec, Iris F1.8, Gain 33 dB
Lens
ZoomOptical: 12x
Clear Image Zoom: 24x
Digital: 200x
Zoom ControlServo/manual
Focal Lengthf= 2.9 to 34.8 mm
35mm Equivalent 16:9: f= 26.8 to 321.6 mm 
35mm Equivalent 4:3: f= 32.8 to 393.6 mm
Irisf/1.8 to F3.4 -- auto/manual selectable
Focusing DistanceWide: 0.4" / 10 mm to ?
Telephoto: 31.5" / 800 mm to ?
Focus ControlAuto/manual selectable
Image StabilizationON (Standard/ACTIVE)/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter37 mm
Display
LCD Monitor3" LCD
921,000 dots
Viewfinder0.39" OLED
1.44 million dots
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed Range1/8 to 1/10,000 (1/6 to 1/10,000 in 24p mode)
White BalancePreset: Indoor, Outdoor
Color Temperature Set Range: 2300 to 15000K 
One-push A, B, Auto selectable
Gain0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB -- auto selectable
Recording
Video FormatsHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
SD: DV codec in AVI wrapper
Recording RateHD:
AVCHD FX (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080: 50i / 16:9
AVCHD FH (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080: 50i / 16:9
AVCHD HQ (9 Mbps) 1440 x 1080: 50i / 16:9
AVCHD LP (5 Mbps) 1440 x 1080: 50i / 16:9

SD:
MPEG2 SD HQ (9 Mbps) 720 x 576: 50i / 16:9 or 4:3
Recording MediaInternal: 32 GB
Memory Card Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick Pro Duo
Maximum Recording TimeInternal Memory / 32 GB SDHC Card:
PS (LPCM): 145 minutes
FX (LPCM): 170 minutes
FH (LPCM): 225 minutes
HG (LPCM): minutes
DV (LPCM): 140 minutes
Audio
Audio Signal FormatHD: Linear PCM 2-channel; 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2-channel, 16-bit, 48 kHz
SD: Linear PCM 2-channel; 16-bit, 48 kHz
Built-In MicrophoneOmni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
Connectivity
Outputs1 x HDMI
1 x Composite on BNC female
1 x Analog Audio on 2 x RCA female
1 x Headphone on 3.5 mm mini-jack
USB1 x USB 2.0 on mini-AB connector -- for data transfer to a computer and connecting a USB mass storage device
Remote1 x LANC on 2.5 mm sub-mini
Accessory Shoe1 x Multi Interface Shoe
2 x Cold shoe
Built-In LED
Luminous Intensity3.3' / 1 m: 200 lux
1.6' / 0.5 m: 800 lux
Lighting Angle30°
Color Temperature5,500K
Wi-Fi
ProtocolIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency2.4 GHz
SecurityWEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFCNFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
General
Power RequirementsBattery Pack: 7.2 VDC
AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC
Power Consumption3.3 W
Battery LifeApproximately 285 minutes with NP-F570 battery -- with video light off
Approximately 135 minutes with NP-F570 battery -- with video light on
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Dimensions (WxHxD)10.4 x 9.3 x 6.1" / 265 x 235 x 155 mm -- body only
2.6 x 9.4 x 18.1" / 65 x 240 x 460 mm -- with lens hood, lens cap, microphone, and eyecup (excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Weight6.2 lb / 2.8 kg (body only)
6.8 lb / 3.1 kg (lens hood, lens cap, microphone, eyecup, shoe cap, and NP-F570 battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight11.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)20.7 x 13.2 x 12.8"


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