J’ai reçu il y a quelques jours un communiqué de presse de chez Sony et j’avoue que j’ai été intrigué. La NEX-EA50 fait partie de la famille des NXCAM, c’est donc une camera AVC-HD à grand capteur issue de la famille NEX, comme les appareils photos sans miroir NEX5n NEX7 etc. La nouveauté intéressante c’est que c’est une caméra d’épaule, elle est certes ultra light mais nombreux sont ceux qui se plaignent du « form factor » des caméras actuelles. J’ai noté aussi un nouveau support d’enregistrement sécurisé en mode RAID 1 sur de nouvelles cartes « memorystick XC-HG duo » le principe est sympa mais sortir un nouveau format de cartes est un peu étrange comme démarche surtout au moment ou les cartes SD et CF sont devenues incontournables.

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Les specifications techniques :

• Full HD recording

  Full 1920 x 1080 AVCHD 2.0 Recording with 60/50Hz selection (50p/25p/50i or 60p/30p/24p/60i)
  NOTE: * *60p/i means 59.94p/i. 30p and 24p mean 29.97p and 23.98p, respectively.

• Large Format Sensor for creative expression

  Large Format APS-C HD CMOS Sensor for high quality, creative moving images and shallow depth of field control. The large format Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor gives the user creative freedom when shooting Full HD movies and high-quality still photos.

• Unique design for versatile shooting options

  The unique design of the NEX-EA50EH further adds to the camcorder’s versatility. When the shoulder pad is extended, the camcorder can be balanced on the shoulder giving added stability for longer shooting times. Alternatively, when the shoulder pad is returned to its original position, the camcorder becomes compact enough to use in various handheld styles, allowing users to capture a wide variety of shots.

• Interchangeable E-mount lens System

  The NEX-EA50EH incorporates the Sony E-mount interchangeable lens system, which enables auto focus, auto exposure and stabilisation during shooting. With its short flange back distance, it is possible to attach both established A-mount lenses via the LA-EA2 lens mount adapter, and an unrivalled choice of other brands lenses using third-party adapters.

• Newly developed powered zoom lens

  The NEX-EA50EH camcorder comes with the newly developed Power Zoom E-mount lens E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS SELP18200. It features auto focus, continuous variable iris and Optical Steady Shot image stabilisation with Active Mode, making it ideal for shooting moving images. It is electronically controlled by both the zoom rocker lever on the camcorder grip and top handle. Film-makers can achieve a constant zoom speed and smooth, slow zoom, both of which can be difficult to accomplish with manual zoom lenses. In addition, using fixed focal length lenses users can simulate a zoom effect using the smart digital zoom function, ensuring fast-paced shots are never missed.

• Part of the professional NXCAM camcorder range

  The NEX-EA50EH features a range of professional functions usually associated with NXCAM camcorders, such as 2-channel XLR audio, Linear PCM audio, time code, user bit and built-in GPS.

• 16.1 megapixel still image capture

  By capturing 16.1 megapixel still pictures with RAW format support, the camcorder offers higher picture quality and rich post-processing capabilities. In addition, the NEX-EA50EH has a built-in mechanical shutter to eliminate shutter-induced blur during long exposures while capturing still pictures.

• A variety of recording media options

  Sony’s HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit can dock directly to the camcorder for recording an immediate backup. The camcorder is compatible with the new Mirroring Memory Stick (MS-PX64/32/16) which is the world’s first memory card featuring a “Mirroring” function. This enables the card to deliver high reliability and data security through a dual recording (mirroring) function. This new professional memory card will be available in 3 different capacities: 16GB; 32GB and 64GB.