Sony HXR-NX80 (PXW-Z90) Walkaround Video

My look at the Sony HXR-NX80 (very similar to the PXW-Z90) setup, design, and some workflow issues. I take a look at how this new 1" sensor performs with it's 12x optical but 18x "Clear Image Zoom" when used as part of a corporate webcasting / recording package.
The small size but good light gathering, long zoom, and 4K recording features stand out when compared to the cost and effort to use broadcast TV gear.
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[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Your comment about content is spot on. A lot of people get hung up on the image quality when they're only shooting conferences or simple stuff. News flash: no one is watching those videos for the filmic expressionism. Just get it recorded and move on.

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Well said!

[@VideoSpecialtiesLa]

I've done video production full-time since 1990. I mostly do seminars, conventions, instructional video, weddings and other long format jobs. I have never had a customer inquire about picture quality or complain about the image. It is always about how well the content is covered and delivered. I also survived in business all this time putting my money and efforts into what the cares about not me. A general purpose and flexible camcorder by far is the best way to go.

[@leotroy9877]

I have watched about 50 reviews on the NX80, Anthony mentioned things that nobody else has, like the fact you can just be AC powered if in studio and never worry about battery life. I would have liked to have heard thoughts about stabilization. This was a fabulous review, many thanks!

[@TheGadgetGuru]

This video was a pleasure to find. I'm pulling my old NX80 out of storage to get it ready to use with the YBP. Well done Anthony!

[@chrisw443]

i just picked up the x70 its almost identical and i love it

[@damiengvideos4337]

That was a GREAT review and it included real world use! Sold! Finally! Thank you very much!!!

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Thank you!

[@hgoines1]

@@IEBATechThoughts I just got the nx80. The amount of grain in my footage is unbearable even in a well lit room with low iso. The image you captured of the speaker was amazing. Do you have any advice for me settings wise?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

@@hgoines1 REset it back to factory if it was used.

[@hgoines1]

@@IEBATechThoughts It was brand new, direct from Amazon Prime.

[@nadafdigitalstudioboroti6793]

Super speechless knowledge sir 😉😁 thanks for sharing knowledge nadaf photo studio solapur Maharashtra India

[@terrywilhite]

Most detailed review I've seen. Heck of a great camera.

[@bexsimon8970]

Thanks for a great vedio mate 👍👍👍👍 . If you don't mind i have 2 points to highlight for veiwers as i own one . I ended up geting the sony separate charger cost around $90 australian ( around $65 us ) and it's worth the money as the camera is in it's case while charging or if you have a pack up battery you can charge one in the charger as well as conect the camera to the charger and charge both in the same time . Second point there is roughly 30% difference between nx80 and ax700 they use a different software.

[@TheCoryCChannel]

Thanks Anthony. Just ordered one of these....I hope to enjoy it. Your video helped me make my decision

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Happy to help.

[@FalkinerTim]

Thank you. That was most informative. I had not worked out the auto/manual adjustment for the iris, frames per second and iso.

[@sivarajanthiagarajah]

My camecorder sony HDXR -NX80 doesn't accept Sandisk memeory card extreme pro sdxc 170MB/s for recording 4K, is anything wrong with the camescope?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

That's a good question for Sony.

[@girlsbyvalmont]

10bit 4:2:2 as far as I know is reserved for the z90, isn´t it?

[@takeiteasy13]

It is

[@tomisapeee]

Hi there! Camera newbie here... Does anybody know how to change settings on the HXR-NX80 to record in less than 4K?? I don't really know where to look.

[@keribartlettbullock6192]

Asking for a SONY camcorder recommendation for similar 4K/HD features, quality dimension, size & weight as Sony HXR-NX80 except with the option of seeing the lcd screen at same time as looking through viewfinder.

[@indrajagovindnagalli2198]

Sir

[@jimstamos5672]

I have used the nx80 and z90, basically identical except for 10bit,sdi, and 5gb streaming all on z90. I'm just trying to decide if it's really worth spending an extra five hundred bucks for those features and on the streaming is having the 5g that big of a Advantage over 2.4g for streaming? Andv10bit benefit? I honestly cannot tell the difference in the image quality recorded on these two cameras

[@DavidMartinGraff]

I wonder for zooming in 4K video if the Sony RX10 IV would be a wiser choice, given it has a 25x 600mm reach, and the glass is much faster at f/2.4, and the RX10 IV also has a 1" inch sensor?

[@PowerSportsQuebec]

Anthony, I bought this camera too! I love it!

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Great to hear!

[@modelsport2858]

You mention the Sony MCX-500 mixer. I'm curious based on your reference of being more of a mixer kind of guy (me too because 4 cameras in the studio is what we do), but since it processes internally at 1080p, isn't it pointless to feed it 4K? No snark . . . what am I missing? More importantly, what other options are there in the world of $2000 camcorders? And by this I just mean please don't point me at a $15,000 solution if you can help it. Oh, and before I get totally wrapped around the axle with what's nothing more than a minor detail plus a question; of little interest to others, this is a super well done video of special value to me because your workflow discussion focusing on how these small units really get used. This segment is fantastically useful because I'm shopping to replace four camcorders right now and this was seriously well done. Thank you!

[@shawnLisi]

Ok so I do wedding and I've been using Dslr. Now at times I do weddings by myself and two of the three cameras are totally manual focus and yes there's time even with a monitor I can't get it focus and outside can be just as tricky because it's so bright. So I've been thinking of getting one or two camcorders, but I'm concerned they would only be good outside weddings. I will say a good part of reception it's usually bad lighting, and it's even hard with dslr, but sometimes reception are not that bad with light would this handle ok lighting?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Well, you're asking about a 4-year old camcorder. Camcorders do fine and were how weddings and events were recorded before DSLRs. In fact, DSLR's have focus issues camcorders never had, even when they were standard definition and nowhere near as good as they are today. Today's camcorders are much better with light. It'd be worthwhile to find a local VAR where you can test one out to see if it works for you.

[@GrahamRiverProductio]

I’m trying to use the camera to live stream and cannot find the colon or the/to enter the RTMP information. Maybe I’m missing something easy but can you please give me some advice on this.

[@schnattlerDOTcom]

Thanks for this Video!!

[@IEBATechThoughts]

You're welcome!

[@gwd1974]

One more question it looked like we would be able to come out of our PA system into the camcorder is that correct thanks again

[@ingmarstuij585]

Yes, thats'possible. I've done that over the past 6 months to support livestreaming our weekly worships due to Covid-1 with my HXR-NX80. Excellent improvement over making use of external mic like the Sony ECM-959 by making use of the available PA systems line output. All audio volume settings on manual. Never experienced clipping.

[@sorensolveig599]

Great lighting and imagery. What camera was used for the shoot?

[@metamech7383]

I appreciate the video. I was the highest bidder with the nx80...but found out I was more interested in the Z90. Oh well. What type of tripod is that?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Manfrotto.

[@metamech7383]

@@IEBATechThoughts thanks!

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

Great job

[@markesselstynmiller747]

I really liked the review. I have the Z90 and love using it. Interested in the tripod you had the camcorder sitting on. Do you have a link or the model for it? Thanks.

[@IEBATechThoughts]

This is the head: amzn.to/30tSzYy You can put it on any base with a 3/8" thread. Like this one: amzn.to/2BWckOM I like that it's very lightweight because it's perfectly sized for these tiny camcorders.

[@saejadhav]

Nice Anthony

[@LisaKozaProductions]

Thanks for your review, very helpful! I still have my HDR FX-1000...I switched to DSLRs for a bit, but thinking I'd like to get back to those easier zooms! :-)

[@karelinstudio]

What brand and model is the zoom accessory that your using

[@IEBATechThoughts]

It's the Varizoom amzn.to/3xUG3AO

[@ScottOwens28]

Thanks for the insight on this camera. Would like to see the infrared capability as well if possible. Thanks!

[@IEBATechThoughts]

I'm an independent reviewer, so I don't get to keep the cameras. I get loaners, do a review, and then return them.

[@mikepruett1745]

how are settings like spot and back light ect . like the nx5

[@AnsariBaksh]

One of the best videos I've come across on this camcorder. Thank you for sharing. :-) Update: Would love to get a review (and maybe even a comparison) on the new Canon Vixia HF G60 which is coming out in July 2019. Trying to decide between one of these.

[@joelmathew6101]

Does it have clean HDMI.......

[@glenngulia5409]

I really like your reviews. Question: What is the best video camera under $5000 for getting as cinematic a look as possible? And I would like an actually video camera, not a mirrorless or DSLR. THX

[@IEBATechThoughts]

There is no best camera. There are numerous cameras, with numerous sensor sizes, numerous zoom lengths, numerous recording capabilities, color space, bit depth, frame rate, resolution, and more. And all these variables vary from camera to camera, and all these variables have different weights to different end users. Cinematic to some people means shallow DoF which is a relation of the sensor size to the lens, Cinematic to others is dynamic range and color reproduction. So I'm sorry if I don't have a definitive answer what the best camcorder is for a "cinema look."

[@anthonypeirce5875]

do you think the next one down FDR ax700 in FHD 60fps is the detail still very good because of its 1inch sensor, shame not 60fps ultra hd great to here its got great OLED screen to look into on sunnier days and a great EVF im thinking will the auto focus with video head and tripod use can handle faster moving items like aircraft videoing

[@IEBATechThoughts]

I can't say as I don't test every camera. I can only get my hands on a few. And then I have to give them back.

[@lnoncent]

Great review, I saw a footage of this camcorder shooting at 4K 30fps, what's is up with the motion stuttering when panning even slowly, then I saw another footage at 1080p 60fps the motion stutter disappeared. I want to buy the camera but I don't like that motion stutter at 4K 30fps, any idea on how to fix this phenomenon? Please let me know, thank you.

[@IEBATechThoughts]

It coudl be perceived motion - 30fps by itself is just a little more than "filmic" 24 fps which has a very distinct motion judder when panning. 60fps will always be smoother because it's 2x the temporal "resolution" more frames = smoother motion. This is why ESPN is 720p60 HD and not 1080p30.

[@lnoncent]

@@IEBATechThoughts I guess when I'm shooting stationary stuff I'll use 4k 30fps, and when panning I'll switch to 1080p 60fps, thank you very much.

[@monicaorjuela1695]

❤

[@gwd1974]

Thank you so much for that great and awesome reviews difference live recording my church one quick question I know you said it had Wi-Fi would we be able 2 live stream to Facebook using Wi-Fi? Thank you again for your awesome review it was so helpful

[@IEBATechThoughts]

I believe the WiFi is just for remote camera connection, not video streaming.

[@takeiteasy13]

@@IEBATechThoughts Hello. The camera is actually able to stream. You say that in this video yourself :) The streaming is up to 720p, and you can stream to youtube and facebook as well. Just google it.

[@ninjacaptor]

Now I know that the has been out for at least three to four years now almost going on at 5 I want to know if you're anything going to be replacing it very soon I don't want to buy the Sony z90 and have something come out brand new

[@IEBATechThoughts]

I had the camera for 3 weeks and returned it to Sony after the review was done.

[@xxking_bundyxx]

I am confuse between Sony NX200 VS UX90 Panasonic I basically want a crystal clear live streaming for my facebook live so very confuse between these 2. what do you think which one will give the best quality output ? I don't care about the other stuff that much I just need best video quality for stream. please reply

[@IEBATechThoughts]

Either camera will provide more than enough clarity and detail for the video you need.

[@xxking_bundyxx]

@@IEBATechThoughts What about sony NX80 I think it has 4k HDR which will give even better quality?

[@kaybhee6]

cannot hear conf.... across room how was sound ...

[@kaybhee6]

first,,, howz 4k quality compared to other similar sensor models.... after that,,, these buttons

[@ninjacaptor]

They have a charger for the battery why don't you get the charger for the battery instead of charging it in your video camera a charge has two batteries at one time

[@IEBATechThoughts]

I know. I'm just doing the review of the camera as it ships.

[@SuperRtrtrtr]

Simple question. Is it worth the money?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

If it's what you need, yes.

[@premkarkifromnepalsirnepal909]

Sir this camcordar is ful frame yes or no plz say sir?

[@IEBATechThoughts]

No it is not.