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  • Product category: PAL Camcorders Sony
  • Brand: Sony
  • Description and content of package
  • Technical information and basic settings
  • Frequently asked questions – FAQ
  • Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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Product description

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
In the Box 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
  • Table of Contents




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    Technical parameters

    Sony HXR-MC2500E Specs

    Signal System 1080/50i
    PAL 576/50i
    Image Device 1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor (back-illuminated)
    Pixels Total: 6,590,000
    Effective: 6,140,000 (16:9); 4,600,000 (4:3)
    Minimum Illumination 1.6 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
    Zoom Optical: 12x
    Clear Image Zoom: 24x
    Digital: 200x
    Zoom Control Servo/manual
    Focal Length f= 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
    Iris f/1.8 to F3.4 -- auto/manual selectable
    Focusing Distance Wide: 0.4" / 10 mm to ∞
    Telephoto: 31.5" / 800 mm to ∞
    Focus Control Auto/manual selectable
    Image Stabilization ON (Standard/ACTIVE)/OFF selectable, shift lens
    Filter Diameter 37 mm
    LCD Monitor 3" LCD
    921,000 dots
    Viewfinder 0.39" OLED
    1.44 million dots
    Shutter Speed Range 1/8 to 1/10,000 (1/6 to 1/10,000 in 24p mode)
    White Balance Preset: Indoor, Outdoor
    Color Temperature Set Range: 2300 to 15000K
    One-push A, B, Auto selectable
    Gain 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB -- auto selectable
    Video Formats HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
    SD: DV codec in AVI wrapper
    Recording Rate HD:
    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 Media Internal: 32 GB
    Memory Card Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick Pro Duo
    Maximum Recording Time Internal 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 Signal Format HD: 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 Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
    Outputs 1 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
    USB 1 x USB 2.0 on mini-AB connector -- for data transfer to a computer and connecting a USB mass storage device
    Remote 1 x LANC on 2.5 mm sub-mini
    Accessory Shoe 1 x Multi Interface Shoe
    2 x Cold shoe
    Luminous Intensity 3.3' / 1 m: 200 lux
    1.6' / 0.5 m: 800 lux
    Lighting Angle 30°
    Color Temperature 5,500K
    Protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Frequency 2.4 GHz
    Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
    NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
    Power Requirements Battery Pack: 7.2 VDC
    AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC
    Power Consumption 3.3 W
    Battery Life Approximately 285 minutes with NP-F570 battery -- with video light off
    Approximately 135 minutes with NP-F570 battery -- with video light on
    Operating Temperature 32 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)
    Weight 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg (body only)
    6.8 lb / 3.1 kg (lens hood, lens cap, microphone, eyecup, shoe cap, and NP-F570 battery)
    Package Weight 11.95 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.7 x 13.2 x 12.8"

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