Review: Sony PXW-X70 XAVC camcorder

[@LMGVids]

amazing review once again. It makes me want to buy this camcorder so bad XD. since this is a competitor to the xa 25, what do you think canon will do for the next generation of camcorders? (xa30). i really do hope they incorporate 422 10 bit or 4k into sd cards (since cf cards are really expensive) or else i might be investing into the x70. Happy Holidays!

[@TubeShooterMag]

LMG Vids It's really hard to know; Canon seem to have very long, slow product cycles but with Sony having this out (and the CX900 and AX100), and Panasonic's LX100 / FZ1000 offering low cost 4K video which I'm guessing they'll bring to their camcorder line next year, Canon must surely be readying an XA20 successor of some sort you'd imagine.

[@haiggoh]

TubeShooterMag I really hope the other manufacturers finally start hopping on the "larger sensor" bandwagon. So far this seems to be the ONLY video camcorder in with XLR inputs, NDs and all that with this sensor size. Virtually all other camcorders still run on 1/3" or 2/3" sensors. Which is a shame, really. It's 2015, why do they still charge thousands of dollars for cameras with sensors smaller than a freaking micro SD card...

[@JohnHampton]

First class presentation. I can certainly appreciate the time and effort you have put in to it, not only with recording but editing first and foremost. Great job.

[@TubeShooterMag]

John Hampton That's very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@reivideoproduction420]

I recently purchased the x70. I was a bit unhappy with the other reviews I'd seen before I bought it. Lots of talking, and very little demo. But it looked like everything I needed currently. Only after I'd already bought it, I saw this video. And this review is one of the best of the bunch, along with TheVideoWhisperer's review . None of the other reviews I saw demonstrated things like the DOF features/issues. Neither did they demonstrate the stabilization features/issues. So...fantastic job! I'll be subscribing!

[@TubeShooterMag]

Thank you!

[@blinko656]

Shervin Im a novice but I think the one inch chip is absoulely perfect. I own a HDR CX 900 and a PMW 200. Love them both. The 900 rivals the 200. :) Kind of..

[@marcotulioproducoes1350]

Boa tarde onde ativo o Estabilizador na câmera da Sony pxw-x70? Muito obrigado

[@taffthetford]

Hi, what i mean is i make the picture smaller on the tv so it looks sharper. I was shooting in SD (DVCAM on the Z1) capturing in Final Cut Express HD, exporting as a Quicktime movie and burning the project in iDVD - result on TV is poor. I have since shot in HD and again capturing, exporting and burning the same as before and again same poor result on tv. All i am trying to do is film weddings, download the footage, edit and give to the client on DVD or possibly Blue Ray and even USB, it sounds so simple in principle but reality its quite frustratingly difficult. I guess my original question was, if i shot with PXW X70, import the footage to Final Cut Pro x would the export to DVD/Blur ray/USB be much better? Thank you for your patience and support. David

[@TubeShooterMag]

Hi. There are several potential issues here. First and foremost is that your watching SD (low res) on a modern HD telly and that means the picture gets scaled by the TV to fit. Inevitably it's going to look poor compared to modern HD. Secondly, you are filming on an old camera with limited quality by today's standards, even if using it in HD (which is actually not HD but HDV at 1440x1080 unless you're using an external capture device) so that initial footage will not be optimal. Thirdly - and this can be a right mess depending on what you're doing but it would take hours to go through all the options - it depends hugely on your settings on import, render and burn. For example, your import may be bringing the DV signal directly in as an unmodified file or, being typically Mac, may be converting it to something else like ProRes as it comes in. Since (almost) any conversion involves at least a slight loss of quality, the fewer conversions you do the better. Try to ensure that the import is retaining the original DV data. Then your export of your finished edit (as a QT movie) involves many variables all of which affect the quality eg codec, bitrate etc. Have you tried watching back the exported movie on your computer (on an HD screen, set to fill the screen) to see how that looks? For DVD you really want to export the file directly to DVD-ready format ie MPEG2 SD (Final Cut should have presets but I don't know if FCP Express does) But if, say, your exporting a low bitrate, poor quality master then feeding it to iDVD which then re-encodes again to DVD, you're again losing a generation of quality. Ultimately though, you will be limited, even on good source footage, from watching DVD (which is standard def) on a modern TV. How do shop-bought DVDs look on the same telly?

[@IKS-Exploration]

fantastic, look like a great camera, cheers :)

[@krisak5645]

Very helpful overview. I'm wondering: have you found any way with the X70 to tame the harshness of the clipped hightlights? I've viewed a lot of footage from this camera...but not shot any myself...and in situations of high-dynamic range, you either get harsh white holes, or the operator has apparently exposed for the hightlights at the expense of shadow detail. (For example, at time 6:14 , the clouds take on an almost posterized glow...but the shot itself looks properly exposed.) Similar footage from smaller chipped cameras seem to handle inevitable blowouts like this more elegantly...but maybe I'm mistaken. Any thoughts, based on your experience with other cameras?

[@TubeShooterMag]

KrisAK It's a common observation about this camera, it seems. You can adjust the knee point and curve to try to compress the highlights before they get too blown out but there's a fine art to this before you end up affecting the everyday picture too much. The most useful set of settings I've found is on the DVInfo forum, check this link: www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-pxw-x70-fdr-ax100/524300-sony-pxw-x70-announced-pro-xdcam-version-ax100-30.html#post1868584 and this one as regards the colour balance: www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-pxw-x70-fdr-ax100/526187-x70-full-pp-color-correction-settings.html

[@JorgeHernanArcilaA]

Un saludo amigo necesito una información, tengo esta cámara pero no he logrado comprar el software para ampliar a 4 K podria informarme donde consigo la actualización gracias.

[@TubeShooterMag]

La actualización de software está disponible en el sitio web de Sony, pero creo que puede ser una actualización paga para la videocámara X70.

[@DynamixWarePro]

Doesn't Sony Vegas allow importing XAVC files? It can render to that format in Sony Vegas Pro (and I thin Vegas Movie Studio can render to XAVC as well) Nice camcorder. I currently have a Canon Legria HF G30 and was thinking of getting something better and did think about this camcorder as it has a much bigger sensor, but I think the x12 optical zoom lets it down for me since I need about a x20 zoom since I want to do a lot of far of nature videos in the future, but I did like the option of having 10-bit 4:2:2 1080 recording on a camcorder of this price range. Merry Christmas!

[@TubeShooterMag]

DynamixWarePro Vegas can import 8-bit XAVC-S files but not the higher quality XAVC format used by the X70 (at least, not yet; as Sony's own software you'd expect them to rectify this soon!).

[@DamianDodd]

Hmm this or Sony NX100? Thoughts? Need it to be good in low light, they seem to have the same sensor.

[@TubeShooterMag]

+Damian Dodd They're certainly very similar. It depends whether you want stealth / compactness and a potential 4K upgrade (X70) or full-size controls at a bargain price (NX100)

[@billdurant]

So I need a video camera for recording training sessions. I will edit them a bit and then would like to be able to save them in a few different ways for viewing. KZbin, Facebook, etc... 'Im confused about the XAVC comment and trans coding. Will I be able to edit the videos in "Wondershare video editing" program. Id hate to buy this model and not be able to edit and then save in a common file to post on youtube and also a LMS program. Thanks

[@vikingat600]

I saw a review on youtube channel onlinevideosolutions that said they recieved background noise through the headphones when using the sony wireless audio setup. Any ideas about this?

[@TubeShooterMag]

I've not used the Sony wireless setup but wireless mics can be prone to noise ranging from interference to just poor audio system design (unlikely with a Sony item). It shouldn't be the camcorder, so it's probably just a poor environment for wireless mics that was used.

[@skumarvideographerandphoto3986]

पीएक्सडब्ल्यू x70 में केल्विन कैसे सेट होता है कृपया आप हमको बता दीजिए ऑप्शन में कैसे कैसे करना पड़ेगा

[@amedyassine]

Thanks a lot for the helpful review. i have a question, i am shooting a conference next week and my issue is that i have to be around 40 meters away from the speaker. do you think this camera will allow me to frame a good medium shot of the speaker from that distance?

[@TubeShooterMag]

I don't have the camcorder (it was just on loan) so I don't recall its zoom range, sorry. But unless you've a rock solid tripod, it'll be wobbly too.

[@oliversimcik3618]

Hi Can you please make some sample of XAVC_L(stereo sound by camera) and add link via dropbox or something else.

[@TubeShooterMag]

Unfortunately not, for two reasons: firstly my editing software, Sony's own Vegas Pro, doesn't understand the XAVC-L format!! But secondly, more relevantly, I don't have the camcorder anymore as it was only on loan from Sony. I did make a series of test videos including some audio over on my kzbin.info channel though which may be of interest.

[@haiggoh]

TubeShooterMag how incredibly ironic that sony vegas of all software doesn't even support sony's very own codec. massive facepalm. I edit on Adobe Premiere, it has full XAVC-intra support, I haven't tested XAVC-L yet though.

[@MrErtunc]

I have recently bought this camera. Actually, I've just taken it out of the box, and identified the parts and controls. I've attached the XLR handle unit. One thing baffles me though: An accessory shoe kit (accessory shoe, accessory shoe plate with four screws) came out. The operation guide tells me to mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount on the XLR handle unit although the XLR handle unit has already one accessory shoe. Firstly, why do I need a second accessory shoe? Secondly, I have pulled out the accessory shoe plate from the accessory shoe, which has four screws. How do I take the screws out, do I need a very small screw driver? What's the best way to mount the accessory shoe on the shoe mount? The screws are so small that if you accidentally drop one of them, it's a hell of a job to find it. Thank you.

[@TubeShooterMag]

+Karl Ertunc You don't *have* to use the additional shoe; it's an option for you to screw it on at the back of the handle so that you have two shoes. You might want this for example if you mount a small light on the front shoe and a radiomic receive on the back one. I don't really understand why you want to take the screws out of the existing plate; leave it where it is! Add the second shoe where the four little holes are over the bigger hole at the back of the handle. Hope that answer your questions!

[@MrErtunc]

+TubeShooterMag First of all thank you for your quick reply, You have answered my first question, so the second shoe is an additional one in case you need two shoes. However, my second question relates still to the same one, the shoe at the back of the handle. How do you fit the shoe on the shoe mount where the four holes are? Do I have to remove the screws on the shoe first before fitting it on the shoe mount? Then do I need a tiny screw driver to tighten the screws?

[@TubeShooterMag]

Hmm, I don't recall how the screws could ever be attached to the shoe while it's not attached to the camera. They just go through the four holes in the shoe don't they? So there is no "removal" to do (sorry, I haven't got this cam with me any more). Either way, yes you do need a tiny tiny screwdriver!

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

( ? ) Does the zoom rocker allow for easing or ramped starts and stops? I used the HDR-CX900 for a while and found the abrupt starts/stops of zoom motion made footage look amateur. A smooth & feathered zoom is where it's at with pro production.

[@TubeShooterMag]

See my answer on the other channel (UKAirscape)

[@shervinsardari]

Thank you very much for the review! I have one question: compared to the Canon XF 205, how would you describe the image quality? I basically fell in love with the XF 205. but when I watched some test footage of both cameras, I couldn't help but notice that the pictures of the PXW-X70 were a bit better, regarding sharpness, depth and noise. Is the lense/sensor of the XF 205 weaker or does the image processor of the PXW-X70 simply work much more radical? I hope you can give me some advice on that. Thanks!

[@TubeShooterMag]

***** The X70 is substantially better. It has a better codec (also 4:2:2 colour but 50Mbps H.264 which is better than 50Mbps MPEG-2) and much less noise (alas the XF200/205 are cursed with quite a noisy sensor). Any extra sharpness probably comes from the X70 downsampling from a 20 megapixel sensor to HD whereas the Canon is pure HD from the start. The advantage of the Canon lies in its ergomics: nice swivelling handle, three proper lens rings rather than one ring and a thumbwheel, easier manual focusing esp when zoomed. But it's much more expensive. Much as I like my XF200, if I was buying now, I'd save the £1000 and get an X70 and live with the worse usability in favour of its other virtues.

[@shervinsardari]

TubeShooterMag Thanks! Now I'm confused ;-) I actually thought downsampling would harm the image quality and produce a moiré effect, while "pure HD" uses the sensor more efficiently. Also, I doubt that the bigger sensor necessarily means a better quality: on the Canon you have a 40,9 mm2 sensor and 3,09 MP, which means 1 MP will get 13,23 mm2. On the Sony you have a 116,16 mm2 sensor and 14,2 MP, so 1 MP has 8,18 mm2 -- which means that on the smaller Canon-sensor, each pixel has about 60% more space. Please correct me, if I'm mistaken. However, the image quality still looks better on the Sony, so I guess you're right with the better codec and the less noisy sensor ;-) What frustrates me is that I probably won't be able to directly import the XAVC HD-material into FCPX - or is there a soultion yet? Also, some Canon-features would be quite useful, e.g. the LANC-port, the dual recording on CF and SD-cards and the extended WiFi-control possibilities, especially the FTP-upload. I'm a freelance video journalist, filming both documentary-styled pieces as well as breaking news. Therefore I need high flexibility and reliability (Canon), as well as a good picture quality (Sony). Any idea how to choose? And no, taking both cameras unfortunately isn't an option ;-)

[@TubeShooterMag]

***** Haha, I'm certainly not going to try to correct your calculations, I'm sure they're fine. I'm not an expert on the downsampling thing and I know moire has been seen on many a DSLR doing the same thing but I *think* it depends how you do it. For example, many people shooting 4K on the X70's little brother, the AX100, then resampling it down to HD, say the quality's better than if they shot HD from the start. There's no solution yet to the XAVC import on FCPX except transcoding or shooting AVCHD instead of XAVC-L Remember the X70 does offer dual card shooting albeit that both are SDXC / SDHC cards. Your choice may be determined by a) budget b) who you deliver to (ie what format your clients want), c) ergonomics and d) lighting. Are you certain these are your only choices? What's your budget?

[@shervinsardari]

TubeShooterMag I just found this FCPX-plugin from Sony which should let you import XAVC-material directly into FCPX. But I guess it still needs to convert the files into ProRes before editing, which is a dealbreaker for news coverage. support.apple.com/de-at/HT4724 Sorry, with "dual recording" I meant the ability to shoot both in MXF on CF- and in AVCHD on SD-card. For example in a breaking news scenario you could send your clips via FTP (and a mobile hotspot on your cellphone) directly to a colleague who creates a news piece while you're still on scene. I think that's a pretty incredible feature and I'm sure there are lots of scenarios where it could be useful! Well, my budget is "flexible", altough the XF 205 is probably the upper limit. I primarily deliver online and sometimes TV, which means 1080i50 in 4:2:2, 50 mbps is a must. 50p would be a nice feature, 4K is not necessary. I need compatibility with other gears, including pro-ports such as XLR, SDI and LANC. It shouldn't be too big (i.e. XF305), also not too small and have enough possibilities for instant manual control, but also reliable automatic functions (another thing I like about the XF205: the face tracking focus). Basically: I need an allround-weapon ;) At the moment I think only the XF205 fulfills these requirements. The picture quality might not be as billiant as the X70's - still, I think one can make beautiful shots with it. But if you have any other suggestions, I'm open to hear them!

[@TubeShooterMag]

***** Yes, that plugin would work directly with XAVC-S footage such as out of Sony's AX100 or CX900 camcorders I think but the X70 uses a 10-bit 4:2:2 version of XAVC which requires transcoding for most editing apps. Its AVCHD files will go straight into FCPX though, while you wait for an update to let it read the new XAVC flavour. Regarding the XF200, note the SDHC copy of your file is always in .mp4 not AVCHD and there are some limitations on what format (bitrate / resolution) it can be; check the manual to make sure it works for you. I agree absolutely of the joy of WiFi sending 720p or lower proxy files to a colleague or direct to base for TX whilst you're at the scene. The XF200 implements this MUCH better than the XA20 where you have to send everything on the card (!); you can either select individual clips or there's even an option to add up to 5 mp4 files to a queue for Tx while you continue shooting. Ideal for breaking news. And you've still got your MXF files for a full-quality edit later on. No, the X70 has no LANC as the Canon does, though both have XLR and (XF205) SDI. The XF series are definitely ergonomically better for news, not least of all for focussing without all that mad screwing round of the lens ring which the X70 makes you do at telephoto. One really annoying thing about the XF is that if you have the waveform monitor on, it goes directly on top the audio meters! Madness! I think that as long as you're aware of the XF's noisy images (even in decent light; I shoot with -6dB gain switched in and it looks better) then it sounds like it's a better fit for your needs. My only other thought would be something like a Sony PXW-X180 but it's bigger, uses costly SxS cards for recording, has a few odd quirks (I'm in the middle of testing one right now) and you have to mess about with your smartphone to transfer off the mp4 proxy files for sending back. So perhaps I don't have another good suggestion after all, sorry :-(

[@Eviscerator95]

Can you charge it while recording? One of the things I liked about the other Sony camcorders was that it had the usb cable in the strap to allow for charging while recording. I want this camera for the sensor as well as the handle with the xlr inputs. I was going to get the FDR-AX100 but this camera seems to be more of what I want. I am just hoping it will charge while recording, as I will be using this camera for many things including facecam for gameplay, vlogs, skits, product unboxings, product reviews, etc. Also, video quality wise. Do you think the FDR-AX100 looks better or the PXW-X70 (with the 4k firmware).

[@TubeShooterMag]

I don't know about the charging, sorry. Also I have not tried the AX100 but as I recall it will shoot at 100Mbps where the X70 is limited to 60Mbps in 4K mode (unless Sony have released newer firmware by now, which is possible).

[@Eviscerator95]

TubeShooterMag that's what I figured. Which would you recommend considering what I am using it for? Also have you upgraded to the 4k firmware? I forget if you mentioned it in the video, I am just a bit skeptical on the firmware update as its fairly expensive and I am a bit confused on how I am supposed to update it.

[@TubeShooterMag]

I don't own the X70, I had it on loan for review. I don't like the AX100 but I know lots of people do. I can't give a recommendation as your brief is so wide.

[@AndrewOBrienPhotography]

Hello. I took delivery of my PXW-X70 just before Christmas (we had a conversation on your other channel). I am curious about the mic you have attached in this review, is it the Sony ECM-VG1? I am looking for something that is a good fit. Thanks in advance.

[@TubeShooterMag]

Andrew O'Brien Hi. It's an ECM-XM1 that came with my old Z5 camcorder. They're surprisingly expensive if you try to buy them standalone I seem to recall.

[@AndrewOBrienPhotography]

TubeShooterMag Thank you. There are not many of them about, could you tell me how long it is in cms please?

[@TubeShooterMag]

Andrew O'Brien It's 16.5cm without foam windshield; the windshield adds a further 1cm. There's also 1.5cm of cable attachment on the back before the cable can flex away.

[@AndrewOBrienPhotography]

TubeShooterMag Thank you. It only seems to be available as a spare part - costing £286 +VAT. I will stick with the Rode for now, at 27.8cms it does feel quite long when mounted on the camera. There is an ECM-MS2 - this is a 13.7cms Stereo/Mono mic with two three pin XLR's - Sony had an offer where this is free if you purchase certain XDCAM models, I'll let you know when it arrives.

[@TubeShooterMag]

Andrew O'Brien Have you considered something like the Audio Technica ATR875R? Quite short and considered decent quality I believe (though I have not tried it). See amzn.to/17qNcuu (in the interests of full honesty, this is an affiliate link so I get a commission if you buy through it...)

[@Henry-oe2tn]

So its s non detachable lens right? Cant mount a fisheye lens for action sports?

[@TubeShooterMag]

It is a fixed lens, correct. I believe you can screw on lens filters so it's conceivable you could get a fisheye adapter but I'm not sure.

[@riproarinproductions31]

I just bought this camera and filmed today for the first time. How do I import to my computer. Does something need to be formatted or something?

[@TubeShooterMag]

+Rip Roarin Productions, LLC Take the card out of the camcorder. Put it in your computer. Use your editing software's Import Media (or similar) function.

[@TubeShooterMag]

+Rip Roarin Productions, LLC Take the card out of the camcorder. Put it in your computer. Use your editing software's Import Media (or similar) function.

[@AndrewFann]

Can you shoot in S Log on this camera?

[@TubeShooterMag]

At the time I did the review, no. Whether it has since been added in firmware updates - there have been several I believe - I am not sure, sorry. Maybe best to look at Sony's firmware updates page and scan through for "what's been changed"

[@publicidadmultimedia]

good day could help me choose which would be the best option camera? PDW700 Sony XDCAM HD PXW-X70 Sony XDCAM Professional FDR-AX100 Sony 4K Ultra HD

[@boomcrayon]

Get a Canon 600D (Rebel t3i)

[@TubeShooterMag]

Julio Cesar Hernandez That's a most bizarre set of alternatives, ranging from a £1000 "home user" model right up to a unit that's now no longer produced but sells second-hand for £15000 ish. I can't take your question seriously, really.

[@haiggoh]

Jhppy while the 600D is really the best "bang for the buck" option and very affordable, I would still recommend a 70D instead to anyone who can afford it (it's not that expensive either). The Dual Pixel STM autofocus is really useful, especially for run and gun shooting and it has better low light performance and the handling is in my opinion better

[@taffthetford]

I am a wedding videographer and i am looking to upgrade my Sony HDV Z1 (which has disappointingly grainy and blurry images when exporting to quick time movie and burning on iDVD), and am looking at the Sony PXW X70. I believe it will work with Apple final Cut pro x and should be a far superior end result, is this the case?

[@TubeShooterMag]

+David Williams The X70 will be a massive step up from the quality of your venerable Z1. The Z1 was great in its time but is now wholly out of date. The only issue you may have with an X70 is the single control ring (this may not matter if you use auto functions). If you're not shooting 4K - and you mention DVDs so it seems you're firmly still in the SD realm - then Sony's HXR-NX100, which I have also reviewed on this channel, could be another option. It's a bit cheap and cheerful but has great features and picture for the price (and a similar, if not the same, chip inside it). I believe the latest Final Cut versions will work with Sony's XAVC-S codec but I do not have a Mac to 100% check. Curious as to why you're ending up with blurry images. Grainy I can understand because the Z1's so old but they shouldn't be blurry. Maybe you are also having a rendering issue too.

[@taffthetford]

+TubeShooterMag Thank you for your response. Just one question, i have downloaded Final Cut Pro x and have imported both DVCam and HD footage from the Z1 into it, and in the canvas window and on capture the footage looks pin sharp. However when i expand the canvas to 100% it looks rubbish, is this usual?

[@TubeShooterMag]

It will look super sharp in a tiny preview window because it's all being scaled down and you can't see the detail of the blurriness. That said, if by 100% you mean filling the entire screen then if your Mac screen is higher resolution than the footage, it's having to expand the pixels to fit so that will introduce blurriness to a degree. Make sure your 100% is literally 1:1 pixel mapping ie for HD footage expand it to a window of 1920x1080 pixels. Then you can validly look at it and decide if it's poor or not.

[@taffthetford]

Thank you, I understand, how then to combat this issue when burning on to a DVD to watch on a TV? as the issue is the same! I can of course change the aspect ratio to combat this i would rathe watch the project in full screen.

[@TubeShooterMag]

+David Williams Aspect ratio (of either the image as a whole or of the pixels) isn't relevant and I'm not sure why you think it would make a difference. Are you shooting in HD or SD? If you're burning DVDs, remember they're standard definition so when you watch them on a modern HD TV, they are being upscaled to fit so they will look fuzzy to a certain degree - that's inherent in displaying a 720x576 pixel image on an HD screen.

[@wetyourknot]

Canon XF100 or this? Any thoughts about main considerations?

[@TubeShooterMag]

The main considerations are what you want to shoot, where, who for and how competent you are. The X70 is a much better camcorder in many ways but the old XF does have slightly better manual controls. If it were my money, I'd get the X70.

[@shintakusumawati5507]

Thebest camcorder by sony,..like it

[@kwenalepang1524]

CAN FNC X EDIT XAVC-L 10-bit 4:2:2 FOTAGE WITH TRANSCIDING

[@TubeShooterMag]

I think you mean "without" transcoding? I am unsure, you'd need to check the specification list for the latest version of FCP-X, on Apple's website.

[@oluwaseyisubair4426]

Pls hw can I deactivate the viewfinder sensor?

[@TubeShooterMag]

As far as I'm aware it cannot be deactivated.

[@oluwaseyisubair4426]

@@TubeShooterMag haaa, I need solution to this

[@sunilsolat3000]

Very nice 👌

[@T.A.C.S.94]

Well a cap would be pretty shit if it wasn't removable wouldn't it?

[@noelwaterman6611]

TAKE A LOOK AT THE CANON LENS COVER- IT STAYS ON BUT A FINGER TOUCH OPENS IT UP TO SHOOT.

[@anthonychristopheranthonyh1539]

Super X70 Super X70 Camera Super X70 1000 Super X70👌👍☺

[@robertmoix4600]

I like it but all the videos I've seen from this camera are so "video like". I would like this camera to have a more cinema look provided it has such a big sensor... but all we get is a video-ish tv news look...

[@TubeShooterMag]

Robert Moix I suppose most people using this would have an ENG / TV-style of shooting rather than seeing it as a cinematic camera hence little grading and that sort of thing... also since the XAVC codec can't be readily edited yet (Edius and Premiere CC excepted), people haven't got the 4:2:2 10-bit footage to play with (without transcoding)

[@robertmoix4600]

TubeShooterMag Thanks for your thoughts, it makes sense.

[@clifftotten6198]

If Sony only adds 60Mbp/s 4k (UHD) than the X70 will literally be all by itself as the LOWEST 4K bitrate in the industry. Every Panasonic, JVC, Canon and all other Sony 4K models have a basic bitrate of 100Mbp/s. Even the very rock bottom cheapest entry level 4K models ALL provide 100Mbp/s or higher. This is not my simple "opinion", it's actually a mathematical "fact". Why wont Sony officially commit to 100Mbp/s? Even the tiny Sony 4K Action Cam does 100Mbp/s. No Sony XDCAM camcorder should EVER have a codec that is WAY below the cheapest consumer industry models. I feel this is highly embarrassing for an "XDCAM" branded model.

[@TubeShooterMag]

Cliff Totten I'm going to contradict you ;-) The rock-bottom, cheapest entry level Panasonic 4K camcorder, the HC-VX870, offers 72Mbps. Still more than 60 of course...

[@bhaskarpatel7233]

Nx 80. Sating video camara