FDR-AX43 Digital CamcorderProduct Overview Steady Movies – No Gimbal Required Pictured with optional1 Shooting Grip (GP-VPT1) and Shotgun Microphone (ECM-B1M). Built for Stability and Productivity Delivering Superb Solutions For Content Creators and Videographers With Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ to rival gimbal systems high-resolution 4K movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique mic this Handycam? puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp. Stable While Walking The unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot stabiliser with internal gimbal mechanism is about 13 times more effective than other optical systems3 allowing shake-free shooting while walking4. Stable Even While Running The Balanced Optical SteadyShot internal gimbal mechanism and image processing algorithm deliver such stable shooting that you can even shoot steady movies while running. Stable at Full Zoom The stability delivered by the gimbal and algorithm of Balanced Optical SteadyShot allows you to shoot steady movies even at full zoom where camera shake is most visible. The Brilliant True-to-Life Quality of 4K The latest-generation lens and image sensor enhance the spectacular detail of 4K resolution5 with increased sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low light. High-bitrate recording6 in XAVC S format clearly captures even fast-moving and complex scenes. ZEISS? 20x Zoom 4K-Compatible Lens The ZEISS? Vario-Sonnar T* lens has a widest angle of 26.8 mm7 allowing more of a subject to fit in the frame. Capture a wide variety of scenes with the 20x optical zoom (26.8-536.0mm; 16:9 mode) plus 30x (4K)8 or 40x (HD) Clear Image Zoom and 250x digital zoom 9 Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X™ Image Processing Engine The Exmor R CMOS sensor enhances image clarity reduces noise in dark environments and enables soft background defocusing while the BIONZ X image processing engine achieves more naturally vivid and lifelike images and faster processing. Super-Sampled Full HD Playback on Non-4K TV or Device 4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV. Trimming Playback Trims Movie Frame on TV at a Touch Trace a finger on the LCD to trim the frame of a 4K movie playing on TV in Full HD. Fast Intelligent AF Speeds Up Smartly The AF algorithm optimises communication between the lens and image processor for extra-fast AF while a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system helps ensure even moving subjects remain in sharp focus. Great Sound Less Noise Three mic capsules capture clear sound and reduce noise enabling high-quality recording of sound with clear stereo separation. Shoot Selfies High- and Low-Position at Will Create the perfect vlogging setup with an optional shooting grip or microphone. The tilting LCD and grip make selfies high- and low-position shots easy. LCD Touch Control With all settings accessible right on the touch screen operation is fast and simple. Serious Audio Connectivity Headphone and microphone jacks are provided for premium audio connectivity. Battery Life The AX43 uses a high-capacity battery to enable recording for long periods. Up to 235 mins10 continuous recording time with the supplied battery. One-Touch Remote and One-Touch Sharing Connect NFC-capable Android devices with a simple touch for remote control viewing and image transfer using the Imaging Edge Mobile app11. Easy manual pairing for iOS and other devices is also available. Highlight Movie Maker Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec the FDR-AX43 can simultaneously captures at 4K (3840x2160) or Full HD (1920?1080) and HD (1280x720) for both full quality storage and easy sharing. The HD (1280x720) resolutions uses an efficient MP4 video format to create quick and automatic HD highlight movies for immediate sharing - complete with video transitions and your choice of background music12. Fast Frame Rates For Slow-Motion With support for high framerate capture up to 100fps/120fps in Full HD you can create slow-motion recordings elevating every movement in startling detail. See Times Change With 4K Time-Lapse Movies With Time-lapse Capture shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between shots. The resulting images can be combined in 4K high resolution into a time-lapse movie on a PC or viewed with a simple variable-speed preview function on the camera. Product Key Features Gimbal mechanism inside Sony’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ is a unique image stabiliser with a gimbal mechanism about 13 times more effective than other optical systems29. Capture smooth professional-looking images even at full zoom or while running with no need for bulky external gimbals. In HD shooting mode it further reduces the effect of camera shake with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode compensating for vibration across pan tilt roll pitch and yaw. Accessories for every shooting style Open up new storytelling possibilities with a range of accessories from microphones to grips—all designed for professional results and seamless compatibility. 4K image quality Capture your movies with the stunning realism and detail of 4K (3840 x 2160). With four times more detail than Full HD all your images are enhanced by the subtle qualities that bring images to vibrant life. Up to 26.8mm wide angle lens Whether you’re shooting movies or still images the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes and indoor scenes when you don’t have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens the camcorder shoots as wide as 26.8mm31 (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode. The latest-generation image sensor exclusively for 4K The new generation sensor is designed for optimal 4K recording. With pixel sizes around 1.6x larger than previous models30 the AX43 captures beautiful images with less noise even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions. ZEISS? Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K The AX43 features a custom lens developed for the highest quality 4K imaging throughout its entire wide-to-telephoto range. The use of AA (advanced aspherical) lens elements ensures even with the compact design each scene is faithfully captured while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass delivers accurate colour without aberration. The ZEISS? T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections including ghosting and flare. Lock-on AF32 Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen and the AX43 will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets for precise autofocusing. Super-sampled Full HD playback Enhance your viewing experience even without a 4K television. Using super-sampling the camera automatically down-converts 4K footage to exceptionally detailed Full HD. Rapid AF response to capture decisive moments Fast Intelligent AF achieves speedy accurate contrast-detection autofocus by minimising lens motion predicting the AF range and accelerating lens drive thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments. Extensive zoom shooting capabilities With the high quality stabilised 20x optical zoom there’s plenty of range to capture your subject. And when shooting far away our Clear Image Zoom uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver optical-zoom quality even at up to 40x (30x in 4K mode)29. Face Detection and Smile Shutter Use Face Detection to optimise focus exposure and colour for key people in a shot even selfies so you only need compose and narrate the scene. Prioritise a face simply by touching it on the LCD. And with Smile Shutter you can set the camera to automatically capture still shots of those magical fleeting smiles even while recording movies. Golf Shot34 Capture and analyse high-speed motion with no need for fancy equipment. Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and a series of stills revealing each step of the action. 4K Time-lapse Capture With Time-lapse Capture shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between shots. The resulting images can be combined at high resolution into a time-lapse movie on a PC and viewed with a simple variable-speed preview function on the camera even in high-quality 4K. Realistic recording of voices music and other sound Thanks to the three-capsule mic the AX43 microphone gathers sound from five directions and with advanced audio processing results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40%30 less background noise is captured and you’ll enjoy better stereo or 5.1ch surround (AVCHD) separation for more faithful capture clearer dialogue and more compelling soundtracks. High Speed recording for high-quality slow motion With support for high frame rate capture up to 100fps/120fps in Full HD you can create slow-motion recordings elevating every movement in startling detail. Simply import your video in the free PlayMemories Home or other popular editing software to reveal smooth sharp action in even in the most everyday activities. Exceptional image quality The AX43 can capture video using the XAVC S format for high-quality images. Based on formats used for professional productions XAVC S offers bitrates up to 100Mbps36 and highly efficient compression for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes. Trimming Playback You can select a specific portion of the picture and play it back in Full HD thanks to 4K high resolution. Also you can change trimming size35 with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon. Time Code / User Bit The AX43 can add embedded data elements to your video for professional workflows and tracking. The Time Code function records a frame-accurate synchronisation sequence ideal for precise edit matching in multi-camera shoots. User Bit lets you embed an eight-character reference such as a scene number along with your footage for easier tracking in post-production. My Voice Canceling Reduce the intensity of the voice of a user shooting from close behind the camera thanks to the innovative microphone and My Voice Cancelling feature. 5.1ch surround37 sound microphone Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theatre system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring for each channel level. Motion Shot Video38 Use Motion Shot Video to create dramatic motion playback sequences superimposing images of your moving subject to trace each split second of action. You can adjust the interval between images to create amazing images for sharing with friends or use it as a powerful tool for analysing sports motion on screen. Highlight Movie Maker Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec the FDR-AX43 can simultaneously captures at 4K (3840x2160) or Full HD (1920?1080) and HD (1280x720) for both full quality storage and easy sharing. The HD (1280x720) resolutions uses an efficient MP4 video format to create quick and automatic HD highlight movies for immediate sharing - complete with video transitions and your choice of background music40. Dual Video Recording39 Record two movie formats at the same time—one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant upload plus a professional-grade file for further editing. Multi Camera Control More shots mean more editing opportunities. Easily record footage from a variety of angles whether using cameras mounted directly to the Handycam? or triggered wirelessly. Multi Camera Control makes it easy to sync shooting settings on compatible Wi-Fi connected devices. One-touch remote and one-touch sharing One-touch remote lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a viewfinder and remote control for a digital camera and One-touch sharing lets you transfer your photos and videos from your camera. You can control your camera from your smartphone to take a photo from a previously out-of-reach spot or simply be in your own group shot as well as transfer them instantly to your smartphone for sharing on SNS. Additionally by installing Imaging Edge Mobile41 app on an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet you can even skip the pairing sequences simply by touching your device to the camera. FeaturesColour of productBlack HDMI OutYes Megapixel8.29 Wi-FiYes Optical zoom20 xDigital zoom250 xBattery typeInfoLITHIUM with AccuPowerTM Meter System (V Series) Built-in microphoneYes LCD Screen Size3.0 InchTouch ScreenYes Dimensions W x D x H73 x 142.5 x 80.5 mmWeight560 g
