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13: SONY PXW-X70 VIDEO CAMERA
The PXW-X70 is a compact camcorder that weighs less than
3 pounds including the XLR handle unit, battery (NP-FV70),
lens hood and large eye-cup. It features professional interfaces
including 3G-SDI and HDMI output connectors, an XLR handle
unit with zoom lever, a manual lens ring that can control zoom
and focus, and an ergonomic palm grip with large zoom lever.
Its records video to two SD memory card slots that can be used
for simultaneous and relay recording and to backup files.
You are responsible for the equipment when it's in your
possession. You could be liable for the cost of replacing lost ,
stolen or damaged equipment.
Collaborative effort by Jerry Broeckert, Wally Swanson, Scott Dierks
13- 1 Camera Kit
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Camera Bag
2
Camera Bag Strap
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Sony PWX-X70 Video Camera
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Camera Lens Cap
5
Camera Lens Hood
6
Camera Viewfinder Eyecup
7
XLR Audio Box and Shoe
8
Shotgun Mic
9
XLR Cable for Shotgun Mic
10
Operators Manual
11
AC Adapter and Adapter Cord
12
Camera Battery
13
Lavalier Mic
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Alligator Clip for Lavalier Mic
15
Wireless Mic Receiver
16
Wirelss Mic Transmitter
17
Tripod Bag
18
Tripod
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Tripod Plate
Light Kit
1
Camera Bag
2
Manfrotto LED Light and Power Cord
3
Clamp
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- Page 1 AC Adapter and Adapter Cord 39.99 Camera Battery 74.98 The PXW-X70 is a compact camcorder that weighs less than 3 pounds including the XLR handle unit, battery (NP-FV70), Lavalier Mic 115.95 lens hood and large eye-cup. It features professional interfaces Alligator Clip for Lavalier Mic 7.95...
- Page 2 13-2 Inserting the Battery The X70’s battery goes in ON THE BACK of the camera. INSERT THE BATTERY WITH THE ARROW POINTING UP and pressing against the BATT release switch on the underside of the camera, then SLIDE THE BATTERY UP UNTIL IT CLICKS. 13-3 Removing the Battery TURN THE POWER OFF, then SLIDE THE BATT release lever to release the battery.
- Page 3 13-6 Identifying Camera Parts and Controls Handle zoom switch Eye sensor Viewfinder Large eyecup AUTO/MANUAL switch ND Filter Battery Slot Headphones hack SHUTTER SPEED button GAIN button IRIS button SLOT SELECT button THUMBNAIL button LCD screen/touch panel Memory card slot A/ Memory card access lamp Memory card slot B/ Memory card access lamp...
- Page 4 The SDHC Card goes by many names: SDHC Card Memory Card 13-7 Inserting the SDHC Cards The PXW-X70 is a file-based camera system. It records to Media Card SDHC (secure digital high capacity) flash memory cards. You’ll have to purchase and use your own SDHC card.
- Page 5 13-9 Formatting the SDHC Card Formatting deletes data from the recording media to recover recordable free space. Everything that’s on the card will be lost when you format the card. Make sure your camera has enough battery life to complete the formatting process.
- Page 6 Formatting deletes data from the recording media to recover 13-12 Understanding the LED Screen Display recordable free space. To activate/deactivate levels of display, press the DISPLAY button on the control panel on the side of the camera when the LCD screen is open.
- Page 7 13-13 Operating the Menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. The EXECUTE button is like a toggle switch; you can press it or tip it up, down, left or right. 13-14 Menu Settings for 3102 These are the settings that were set on your camera at the beginning of the semester to ensure proper recordings of you work.
- Page 8 13-15 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF Here’s a short camera checklist you can use each time you Why this order? The most important and technically complex task is at the top. If you’re getting good sound, go out to shoot video for a news story. Do everything in the you’ve accomplished a lot.
- Page 9 13-16 Using the Camera in the Full Automatic Mode A great deal of customizing can be done with the camera to suit particular format needs, shooting styles and situations. Such flexibility is great for a seasoned pro but can be a distraction if you have to check every setting before you start shooting;...
- Page 10 13-17 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF OUND On the right side of the XLR box, your wireless mic should be plugged into INPUT 1. The shotgun mic should be plugged into INPUT 2. Note that the input number read from right to left – that INPUT 1 is towards the front of the camera.
- Page 11 13-18 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF Setting Manual White Balance 1.If isn’t showing on your LED screen, then hite Balance press the WHT BAL button on the side of the camera. White balancing is a process for adjusting the camera’s circuitry so that colors are recorded as accurately 2.
- Page 12 13-19 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF xposure Exposure is a function of four components” 1. Iris or aperture (expressed as f-stops) 2. Shutter speed 3. Gain 4. Neutral density filters. Pressing the IRIS, GAIN or SHUTTER SPEED button activates The main exposure controls are activated using buttons on the lower side of the camera, then changing values by using that item for control.
- Page 13 13-20 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF xposure Neutral density are the equivalent of 4. Neutral Density (ND) Filters to Prevent Over-Exposure putting sunglasses on the camera – without the color changes (hence, the “neutral”). They are used to reduce the amount of light hitting the sensor, used most commonly to avoid over-exposure siturations.
- Page 14 13-21 Camera Checklist - Using SWEFF ocus Use MANUAL focus when doing interviews or when you have objects going between you, your camera and what you’re recording. We all know how auto focus works; our eyes don’t work like that. We don’t want objects going in and out of focus in our shot.
- Page 15 Framing the Interview Rule of Thirds | Look Room | Head Room Background Not Too Distracting Framing t he I nterview ...
- Page 16 AVID MEDIA COMPOSER KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS...