Sony HXR-MC88 Full HD Camcorder

Product Highlights

• - 14.2MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
• - Record up to Full HD 1080p60 at 28 Mb/s
• - 29mm ZEISS Wide-Angle Lens
• - OLED Viewfinder with 2.36 Million Dots
• - 62mm Lens Filter Diameter
• - Flip-Up 3.5" LCD with 1.5 Million Dots
• - Built-In Neutral Density Filter Wheel
• - Sony Multi Interface Hot Shoe
• - HDMI, Micro-USB, and Remote Jacks
• - Dual SDXC/Memory Stick Card Slot
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• Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
  

  The 14.2MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor delivers beautiful background bokeh defocus effects and superior sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise, even under dark or bright conditions. The sensor gives you low noise and less blur because more light reaches the sensor, offering clear and steady pictures even in a dark scene with 1.7 lux minimum illumination. The MC88 integrates an advanced BIONZ X image processor to capture the full pixel readout of the sensor without pixel binning for sharp, vivid imagery.

  29mm Wide-Angle Lens

  The built-in ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens features a 29mm-equivalent focal length when at its widest setting. The 12x optical zoom can be increased to 24x with Clear Image Zoom. In addition, the digital extender can double this range again, up to 48x zoom.

  Built-In ND Filter Wheel

  A built-in neutral density (ND) filter wheel includes positions for clear, 1/4 (two stops), 1/16 (four stops), and 1/64 (six stops). This makes it easier to get all the advantages of shallow depth of field even in exterior day shoots, with no need to use a separate ND filter.

  Touchscreen 3.5" OLED LCD Panel

  The MC88 has an enhanced 0.39" 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder and a 3.5" 1.5 million dot LCD. The high-resolution OLED viewfinder offers quality brightness, contrast, and response, giving you better control of manual focus operations and eliminating any color-breaking phenomenon.

  Enhanced Fast Hybrid Autofocus

  Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF (autofocus) comprises a number of features: phase-detection AF, face detection, and lock-on autofocus technology to estimate subject movement. They all work together seamlessly to capture fast-moving subjects with amazing sharpness. The HXR-MC88's intuitive touchscreen interface allows you to select an autofocus point with ease.

  Dual Media Slots

  To extend recording time and workflow flexibility, the HXR-MC88 is equipped with two memory card slots and is compatible with SDXC and SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) or PRO-HG Duo. Relay mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full; Simul mode allows for simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example, to create an immediate backup version). The HXR-MC88's two start/stop buttons on the handle grip and camcorder body can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in Simul mode.

  Multi Interface (MI) Shoe with XLR Handle

  The proprietary Multi Interface Shoe allows the camera to talk directly to a range of accessories from Sony without requiring separate wiring. The included dual XLR handle allows two 3-pin XLR inputs with 48V phantom power to connect to the MI shoe, and can be removed to utilize other MI accessories.

  Other Connections

  The HXR-MC88 features a standard 2.5 mm LANC input to remotely control focus, zoom, rec start/stop, and rec review using an optional RM-1BP or RM-30BP remote controller. The camera also features HDMI type A and multi-/micro-USB outputs for monitoring, a stereo headphone jack, and it features a built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker.

  Assignable Lens Ring

  The lens ring can be set to manually control focus, exposure, white balance, iris, or shutter speed to give you direct access without going through the camera's menu.

  V-Series Battery

  Support for Sony's professional V-series battery line means it has solid battery life performance; it comes with a 7.3V, 950mAh NP-FV970A battery.

  Live Solutions

  The HXR-MC88 is designed to work seamlessly with Sony's optional MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer, a robust and cost-effective switcher that makes it easy for one person to run a multicamera live event shoot. When used with the separately available MCX-500 and Remote Commander RM-30BP, a tally indicator will automatically appear on each HXR-MC88's LCD panel and viewfinder with a red icon indicating when the shot is live (PGM), while green indicating preview mode (PVW). The MCX-500 supports up to nine video inputs, five channel stereo inputs including XLR with both internal recording, and live streaming via Ustream, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live.

  
  

  Imaging
  Image Sensor	1-Chip 1" CMOS Sensor
  Sensor Resolution	1920 x 1080 (14.2 MP)
  White Balance Range	2300 to 15,000K

  Lens
  Optical Zoom Ratio	12x
  Max Digital Zoom	48x ( in 1080p)
  Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 to 4.5
  Minimum Focusing Distance	Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm Telephoto: 39.4" / 100.0 cm
  Filter Size	62 mm

  Recording Media

  2 x SDXC/SDHC Card Slots

  Interfaces
  Video Connectors	1 x Multi/Micro-USB A/V Output 1 x HDMI Output
  Audio Connectors	1 x 3-Pin XLR Mic Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output
  Other I/O	1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control Input 1 x USB Mini-B

  Display
  Screen Size	LCD 3.5" Touchscreen

  EVF Display Type	OLED
  Screen Size	.39"

  Power
  Battery Type	Sony V-Series
  Power Connectors	1 x Barrel (8.4 VDC) Input

  Accessory Mount	1 x Multi-Interface Shoe
  Built-In Light	Yes
  Dimensions // Weight	9.31 x 7.15 x 5.12" / 236.5 x 181.5 x 130 mm (With Handle) // 1260 g