Uploaded November 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

---

A selection of tests on the Sony PXW-X70 camcorder's zoom function, specifically: checking the optical zoom range (12x), "Clear Image Zoom" (24x), and the effect (if any) that the various stabilisation modes have upon the zoom and the resulting image.

For our PXW-X70 stabilisation tests, click here:
youtube.com/watch?v=l8wbtQgeVEA

For some general PXW-X70 test shots, click here:
youtube.com/watch?v=EGqQdyDP10I

And for our walkthrough of the PXW-X70's menus, click:
youtube.com/watch?v=tNsrjpFeg_o

If you fancy buying one of these camcorders, please consider doing so via my Amazon link, as that way I get a tiny commission which helps me keep the videos coming. Thanks. Link is:
amzn.to/1pObeYq

For updates from me, follow on Twitter:
twitter.com/UKAirscape

Published by tubeshooter.co.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/tubeshootermag
Facebook: facebook.com/tubeshootermag