NEX-EA50: Sony expands the NXCAM line with a versatile and affordable interchangeable lens camcorder

The new NEX-EA50 delivers high-quality creative images for a variety of applications, featuring an E-mount lens system with large sensor.

The range of NXCAM solutions from Sony It is now expanded with the new NEX-EA50 camcorder. This versatile new camera offers flexibility in lens choice thanks to its E-mount interchangeable lens system, while the large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor gives the user creative freedom to shoot Full HD videos and high-quality photos. .

The NEX-EA50H is designed to allow videographers to record in the way that works best for them, allowing them to quickly switch between handheld and shoulder configurations without the need for additional accessories.

Event production, budget filmmaking, documentaries and corporate video production will all benefit from a large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor capable of delivering high-quality, low-noise, high-quality creative video images. sensitivity in low light conditions. In addition, it allows recording in 1080 progressive and interlaced with 60/50Hz selection (50p/25p/50i or 60p/30p/24p/60i). Likewise, it captures 16.1 megapixel photographs and is compatible with the RAW format, offering higher image quality and various post-processing capabilities.

The NEX-EA50 camcorder features a built-in mechanical shutter to eliminate shutter blur during long exposures when capturing photos.

For its part, it incorporates the Sony E-mount interchangeable lens system, which allows automatic focus, automatic exposure and stabilization during video recording. Thanks to its short distance between the mount and the focal plane, it is possible to add not only the renowned A-mount lenses via the LA-EA2 lens mount adapter, but also an unparalleled selection of lenses from other brands using third-party adapters .

Versatility and design

It is noteworthy that the new NEX-EA50 is a camera in which its design was measured to the millimeter to offer the operator the greatest comfort. So, for example, Sony has extended the shoulder pad, allowing you to balance the camcorder on your shoulder and gain greater stability for recording for longer periods of time. Alternatively, when the shoulder pad returns to the original position, the camcorder becomes compact enough to be used in a variety of ways as a handheld camera, allowing you to capture a huge variety of shots.

This camcorder comes equipped with the new Power Zoom E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens. It features autofocus, continuously variable iris and Optical Steady Shot image stabilization system with Active Mode, making it ideal for capturing moving images. The optics are electronically controlled by the rocker-type zoom lever located on the camcorder handle and camera grip. Filmmakers can achieve constant zoom speed and smooth slow zoom, which can be difficult to achieve with manual zoom lenses. Additionally, by using fixed focal length lenses, you can simulate a zoom effect using the intelligent digital zoom feature, ensuring you never miss a shot in fast-moving environments.

The NEX-EA50 camcorder features a variety of professional features you would expect from an NXCAM camcorder, such as 2-channel XLR audio (includes ECM-XM1 shotgun microphone), Linear PCM audio, time code, user bit, and built-in GPS. . In addition, the Sony HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit can be added directly to the camcorder for immediate backup, and the new memory stick product, Mirroring Memory Stick (MS-PX64/32/16) can be used, which has functions professional backup.

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