These camera models operate very similarly. Much of the instructional content may apply to both.

PXW-X70

Sony PXW-X70 Manual

The following video the basics to operating the Sony PXW-X70 video camera.

A more in-depth video on how to use the Sony X70

UC Berkeley Multimedia Journalism Guide to Using the Sony PXW-X70

HXR-NX80

Sony HXR-NX80 Manual

This video goes over the basics for recording with the NX80.

• 0:26 Manual mode
• 0:48 Manual focus
• 2:17 White balance
• 3:04 Shutter speed
• 4:00 Iris
• 4:34 ND filter

This video goes over recording audio with the NX80.

Transferring footage/images to your computer: (for both cameras)

For AVCHD recording format

For 4K:

• Insert SD card into computer or use a USB card reader
• SD card will appear on desktop
• Double click SD card to reveal contents
• Open folder titled Private → M4ROOT → CLIP
• Copy whichever files you need by selecting one or more and dragging them to your computer or external hard drive