Sony HXR-MC2500 HD Camcorder

Sony has just announced the latest addition to its HD range of camcorders – the HXR-MC2500.

Sony are marketing the new camcorder to event videographers (such as wedding videographers).

The new model has several enhancements over its existing HXR-MC1500 camera model, including an improved Exmor R CMOS sensor and new features such as a built-in LED light, OLED viewfinder, Wi-Fi functionality, DV memory recording and a Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe.

“The HXR-MC2500 is a prime example of how we’ve combined advanced imaging technologies with a host of operational features that the market demands today,” said Nick Buchner, Senior Product Manager for Content Creation at Sony Australia and New Zealand. “Our customers can now enjoy a more comprehensive product offering from Sony, with this model providing additional practical functions that professionals need, such as wireless connectivity and longer recording time.”

Below are the specs and features for the new camcorder, reproduced directly from the press release.

Sony-HXR-MC2500-(right-side)

Features

Exmor R CMOS sensor and built-in LED light.

The HXR-MC2500 is capable of shooting clearly in low-light or indoor environments. Its Exmor R CMOS sensor adopts a back-illuminated technology that enables the image sensor to use existing light efficiently (minimum illumination of 0.7 lux for PAL, on manual setting mode: Shutter Speed 1/12 sec (PAL), F1.8, Gain 33dB), helping videographers to continue shooting when moving indoors or at night time. Additionally, the HXR-MC2500 is also equipped with a built-in LED light.

 Wide angle view, high contrast 1.44 million pixel OLED viewfinder and 0.92 million pixel 3” wide LCD panel for easy subject framing

The new camera is equipped with an OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder, offering a resolution of approximately 1.44 million pixels. Sony’s proprietary viewfinder technologies allow for better tonal reproduction and more detailed picture information of the subject being framed. In addition, there is also the built-in 3” wide high resolution LCD panel (approximately 0.92 million pixels) for crisp and clear viewing.

Sony-HXR-MC2500-(back)

WiFi/NFC functions for seamless connection to smartphones

The HXR-MC2500 can connect to mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets via a Wi-Fi connection, enabling monitoring and remote control functions such as recording start/stop, zoom control, iris control and touch auto focus. Furthermore, it is also NFC-capable (Near Field Communications) to allow easy, one-touch wireless connection to compatible mobile devices.

Ideal for long event shooting, with built-in 32GB internal flash memory and low power consumption

A 32GB internal flash memory storage system on board of the HXR-MC2500 enables longer duration recording of more than 150 minutes. In addition, by using a combination of the internal flash memory and a memory card in the MS/SD slot, recording functions such as “Relay” and “Simultaneous” for backup can be available. When Sony’s largest capacity L-Series InfoLithium NP-F970 battery (optional) is used, the HXR-MC2500 is capable of a long continuous recording time up to 14 hours. This is a critical feature for important occasions where operators may not have the luxury to stop the camera, such as during the filming of wedding ceremonies or other live events.

Sony-HXR-MC2500-(left-side)

 More professional features for event shooting

  • 26.8mm Wide-Angle Lens – one of the widest angle lenses in this class of camera, which enables wide-angle shooting even in tight places
  • DV Memory – in addition to AVCHD Full HD format support, SD format support includes DV format
  • Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe – expands options to use accessories without cables, such as the UWP-D11 wireless microphone receiver and XLR audio input adapter
  • BNC Composite Terminal – enables the use of BNC cables which provide a secure cable connection, important for critical shooting occasions such as live recording
  • TC/UB Implementation – Time Code and User Bits are included for situations such as multi-camera shoots
  • Made In Japan

Sony-HXR-MC2500-(LED)

Pricing and Availability

The HXR-MC2500 (PAL version) will be available from October 2014, from Sony authorised Content Creation dealers across Australia and New Zealand.

 

 

Excerpts from Press Release

 

9 Comments

  • Reply April 25, 2016

    Balram

    I read all of this camcorder,s advantages and finaly decided to buy it and begin my proffesional wedding videos for my future proffesion

    • Reply April 26, 2016

      Video & Filmmaker

      That’s great news, we wish you all the best for your future videography work

  • Reply April 25, 2016

    Balram

    its so nice to hv it i m just so happy to but it later coz i got wht i was searching for night long on youtube

    • Reply July 12, 2016

      Video & Filmmaker

      We’re glad to hear it Balram. Enjoy your new camcorder and best of luck with your new wedding videography career.

  • Reply July 8, 2016

    kiran k denny

    i am planing to buy this camera but i have doubt…can i use any other lens in this camera (changing lens for different shots ) i am jest starts learning videography… is it good for professional works like wedding video or making short films etc

    • Reply July 12, 2016

      Video & Filmmaker

      No you can’t Kiran, it has a fixed lens mounted to it.

  • Reply August 23, 2016

    Smoked Neckbones

    I bought this camcorder because of the look and the specs seemed good, wifi control, mic and light included. I used it simultaneously with my DSLR and I felt that I should have used two DSLR’s. This camera is new to me and it was too much of a hassle to change the settings every time I needed to change something: focus, IRIS, GAIN, Shutter speed. With my DSLR every feature has it’s own dedicated button or dial so it makes adjusting on the fly a lot simpler. With this I had to go into the menu page and constantly assign a different value for the Lens ring which was quite a hassle. Is there any other way to change the IRIS,GAIN, and focus without having to change the Lens Ring assignment each time? I used the Peak Assignment Button for the IRIS but it did not get the values I wanted and the face detection was not working that well for me.

    • Reply August 23, 2016

      Video & Filmmaker

      That does sound really annoying! Unfortunately, we can’t answer this one for you because we don’t have the camera on-hand to check it out.

      Maybe contact Sony directly about this issue. Or double-check the user manual to see if there’s an easier way. Best of luck, and if you do find out the answer, be sure to let us know!

  • Reply February 2, 2017

    tom

    I honestly do not understand why this camera is over one grand. I have been using the camera for four months and I am disappointed by the quality of the video. It is as if sony slapped a cheap cell phone camera on a professional camera body and deiced to call it a professional camera. I would suggest people to use a DSRL than this cell phone camera disguised in a pro. body.

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