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Sony NX5U

From the manufacturer's website:

" The new HXR-NX5U camcorder is the first product of the Sony NXCAM generation, and a new category of tapeless memory camcorder, providing an ideal balance of power and performance in the digital age. Utilizing the revolutionary AVCHD format, this camcorder offers long duration recording - with dual memory slots - on affordable consumer memory cards. As it facilitates a totally IT-based workflow, the HXR-NX5U has the potential to profoundly change the way content is created. Simultaneous hybrid recording is available in HD and SD formats, using the optional HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit. In any format, breathtaking picture quality is assured with proven features such as a state-of-the-art G Lens and three Exmor CMOS sensors with a ClearVid array. Professionals expect this standard of picture quality from Sony ... and accept nothing less. "

Testing

Our testing confirms that EditReady successfully converts Sony NX5U footage. This means that files from the Sony NX5U can be converted and transcoded, and played in applications like Quicktime Player, iMovie, Avid, and Final Cut Pro.

Our testing confirms that ClipWrap also successfully converts Sony NX5U AVCHD (mts) footage. This means that files from the Sony NX5U can be converted and transcoded, and played in applications like Quicktime Player, iMovie, Avid, and Final Cut Pro. If you're using a Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7, ClipWrap is a great solution for working with these files. If you're on a newer Mac, we recommend using EditReady.


EditReady works with Sony NX5U files

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EditReady works great with the video files recorded by the Sony NX5U. You can easily preview the files, edit their metadata, apply LUTs, and transcode them to formats like ProRes, DNxHD or H.264. It's the fastest and easiest way to get from capture to edit.

Supported NX5U Formats

Frame Size Framerate Supported
1920 x 1080 60i
1920 x 1080 30p
1920 x 1080 24p
1440 x 1080 60i
1280 x 720 60p
720 x 480 60i (Not AVCHD)

We've done our best to include all of the formats this camera supports, but if we've missed any, please let us know.