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Quick Overview
- UHD 4K 24/30p & 16.6MP Stills
- Built-In Gimbal, Optical Stabilization
- 1/2.5" Exmor R Low-Light CMOS Sensor
- 3" LCD Flip-Out & Tilting Touchscreen
- 20x Optical Zoom & 40x Clear Image Zoom
- 26.8mm Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Zoom Lens
- Fast Intelligent AF with Tracking
- Up to 100 Mb/s XAVC S 4K / HD to 50 Mb/s
- 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Microphone
- 1-Button Highlight Movie Maker
- Filter Size - 55mm (Front)
Product Description
Capture ultrasmooth video on the go with the FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam from Sony. This compact camcorder features a built-in gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a low-light Exmor R CMOS image sensor to produce crisp, high-quality UHD 4K video or 16.6MP still photos. Record up to UHD 4K video at 24 or 30 fps using Sony's XAVC S codec at rates up to 100 Mb/s or up to 50 Mb/s 1080p HD video. Fast, intelligent autofocus tracks your subjects while keeping them sharp, and the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T zoom lens features a 20x optical/30x digital zoom in 4K and up to 250x digital zoom in HD.
The FDR-AX43A's Dual Video mode enables you to record MP4 movies simultaneously with your XAVC S 4K video, perfect for playback on your phone and faster uploading to your network or the web. The Dual Video Mode also enables the use of the Highlight Movie Maker, a one-button function that creates a highlight reel of your footage you can quickly play back at an event. A 4K time-lapse mode can be used to condense your adventures or capture stunning nature or atmospheric sequences.
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
For monitoring your shots from behind the camera or from the front when using the camera for vlogging, the 3" 921K tilting touchscreen LCD is ideal for selfie-style shooting and for all other shot composition options. Simply flip the screen to its open position and power is automatically turned on, giving you access to the camera's settings menu for fast and easy operation.
Easy Point-and-Shoot Operation
The FDR-AX43A camcorder features a range of automatic image and audio options for easy point-and-shoot operation as well as enhanced manual controls that offer greater creative freedom for advanced users. An assignable ring on the front of the camcorder can be assigned to control of zoom, focus, exposure, iris, shutter speed, exposure, or white balance.
1/2.5" Exmor R Low-Light CMOS Sensor
The CMOS sensor provides enhanced sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise under dark as well as bright shooting conditions.
Built-In Gimbal with Optical Stabilization
The FDR-AX43A's integrated gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization cushions your images against shaking and jarring, even while running or zoomed in.
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens with 20x Optical Zoom
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens features a wide 35mm equivalent focal length of 26.8mm (in movie mode) to fit more into your shots and a 20x optical zoom range in UHD 4K. Multicoating reduces unwanted reflections, ghosting, and flares. To get you closer to the action, the zoom range can be extended up to 30x/40x (4K/HD) using Clear Image Zoom.
Fast Intelligent AF
The Fast Intelligent AF uses accurate contrast-detection autofocus to minimize lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, so you can capture more fleeting moments.
5.1 Channel Onboard Audio Capture
During AVCHD recording, a 5.1 channel built-in microphone captures active sounds coming from five directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring of each channel's levels.
Note: The 5.1 channel audio is only available when recording in AVCHD, so it is not available for UHD 4K recording, which uses the XAVC S codec.
Lower Noise Audio Performance
The microphone is designed to gather clear sound from five directions, making it possible to faithfully reproduce audio with clearly defined separation.
High-Speed Full HD Recording
Shoot in 1080p at 120 fps and bring it into your editing software to produce high-resolution slow-motion footage. This is useful for reviewing, in greater slow-motion detail, sports and everyday action that can occur too quickly in real time for you to see clearly.
XAVC S, AVCHD, and MP4 Codecs
The FDR-AX43A records 4K and HD movies in the XAVC S format, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in an MP4 wrapper, which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Additionally, you can choose to record HD in AVCHD (ideal for HDTV and Blu-ray disc burning) or MP4 (ideal for sharing over the internet).
Dual-Video Recording
Record two movies at the same time, one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. This gives you a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.
4K Time-Lapse
Capture 4K still images continuously over an extensive period of time at a selected constant interval from each shot to the next, edit the entire sequence of still images in postproduction, and enjoy playback of that series of images as a time-lapse movie.
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.
Timecode and User Bit
Timecode and User Bit can be added to movies as data elements. The Timecode function records hours/minutes/seconds/frames on image data for precise advanced video editing. The User Bit function records information such as date, time, and scene number in eight-digit arbitrary numbers, and is useful for editing movies using two or more cameras.
3" Clear Photo LCD Touchscreen Display
The flip-out, tilting 3" 921K LCD provides a crisp view perfect for viewing, playback, or vlogging.
Highlight Movie Maker
Highlight Movie Maker automatically selects the best scenes from your videos and creates a short MP4 highlight reel of your recorded action to share and enjoy instantly.
Simple Connectivity to Smartphones via Wi-Fi/NFC
Built-in Wi-Fi/NFC support enables easy connectivity with smartphones for one-touch sharing and one-touch remote control. NFC (near-field communication) provides "touch connection" convenience when transferring images to Android smartphones and tablets. Simply touch your NFC-compatible device to the camcorder to establish a connection.
Live Streaming
Share the adventure as it happens via Ustream live streaming. Now your circle of friends and family can share the excitement in real time by simply logging in to Ustream from anywhere. You can also link your favorite social accounts to notify your friends when you start streaming video.
Multicamera Control
Add a different point of view by including other camera angles to your movies. Connect to up to five compatible Sony cameras via Wi-Fi and use the camcorder's LCD to preview what the other cameras are seeing and simultaneously start recording on all synced cameras. After recording, you can use the PlayMemories Home software (available as a free download on Sony's website) to easily edit and create multiview movies.
Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 60 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Tripod, Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, and Low light.
Multi Interface Accessory Shoe
Expand photographic and movie shooting possibilities by attaching optional accessories via the Multi Interface Shoe. Attach an electronic viewfinder, external flash, stereo microphone, or even a compatible remote control via the Multi Terminal.
Trimming Playback
Connect to your 1080p HDTV via the camcorder's HDMI output and select a specific portion of the 4K picture for playback. You can move the section using the camcorder's menu toggle and scale it using the zoom lever.
Additional Features
- Dual Record (video and still image recording)
- Photo capture from movie
- Face Detection and Smile Shutter
- Motion/Golf Shot
- BRAVIA Sync (CEC)
- Lock-on AF
- My Voice Cancelling
| In The Box | Sony FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder Sony NP-FV70A V-Series Battery Pack for Handycam Camcorders (1900mAh) Sony AC-L200 AC Adapter for Handycam Using A/P/F-Series InfoLITHIUM Batteries Power Cord Micro-HDMI Cable Micro-USB Cable Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | FDRAX43A/B |
| Condition | New |
Gimbal mechanism inside
Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ is a unique image stabilizer, with a gimbal mechanism about 13 times more effective than other optical systems1. 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.
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 models2, the AX43A captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.
ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K
The AX43A 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 color without aberration. The ZEISS® T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections, including ghosting and flare.
Up to 26.8 mm 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 26.8 mm3 (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.
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 minimizing lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.
Lock-on AF4
Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen, and the AX43A will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets, for precise autofocusing.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter4, 5, 6
Use Face Detection to optimize focus, exposure, and color for key people in a shot, even in selfies, so you only need compose and narrate the scene. Prioritize 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 Shot7
Capture and analyze 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.
Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
With the high-quality, stabilized, 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)1.
Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound
Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the AX43A microphone gathers sound from five directions and, with advanced audio processing, results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40%2 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 the most everyday activities.
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.
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 size8 with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.
Time Code / User Bit
The AX43A can add embedded data elements to your video, for professional workflows and tracking. The Time Code function records a frame-accurate synchronization 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.
Exceptional image quality
The AX43A 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 100Mbps9, and highly efficient compression, for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes.
5.1ch surround10 sound microphone
Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene, and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theater system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring for each channel level.
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 Canceling feature.
Motion Shot Video11
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 analyzing sports motion on screen.
Dual Video Recording12
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.
Highlight Movie Maker
Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec, the FDR-AX43A can simultaneously capture at 4K (3840 x 2160) or Full HD (1920 x 1080) for full-quality storage, and at HD (1280 x 720) using an efficient MP4 video format for easy sharing. From the HD version, Highlight Movie Maker can quickly and automatically create HD highlight movies for immediate sharing-complete with video transitions and your choice of background music13.
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 Mobile14 app on an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet, you can even skip the pairing sequences by simply touching your device to the camera.| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | 1/2.5 type (0.28 in) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels (Video) | approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)15 |
| Effective Pixels (Still Image) | approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9) / approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3) |
| Processor | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X™ image processor |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T* |
| Filter Diameter | 2.17 in |
| Lens Cover | Auto |
| Aperture | F 2.0-3.8 |
| Focal Distance | f = 4.4 to 88 mm |
| Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video) |
f= 26.8-536.0 mm (16:9) f = 1-1/16 to 21-1/8 inch15 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image) |
f = 26.8 to 536.0 mm (16:9), f = 32.8 to 656.0 mm (4:3) f = 1-1/16 to 21-1/8 inch (16:9), f = 1-5/16 to 25-7/8 inch (4:3) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31-1/2 inch (Tele) (approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele)) |
| Iris Diaphragm | 6 blades |
| ND Filter | - |
| Zoom | |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Clear Image Zoom | 4K: 30x, HD: 40x16 |
| Digital Zoom | 250x17 |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | - |
| Field of View | - |
| Diopter adjustment | - |
| LCD | |
| Screen Type | 2.95" (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921,600 dots) Wide (16:9) |
| Touch Panel | Yes |
| Brightness Control | Yes (Menu)18 |
| Marker/Grid Display | Grid Line19 |
| Angle Adjustment | Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Image Stabilization Type | Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)20 |
| Focus | |
| Focus Type | Contrast AF |
| Focus Points | - |
| Focus Mode | Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) |
| Focus Area | Full range Focus / Spot Focus |
| Fast Intelligent AF | Yes |
| Lock-On AF | Lock-on AF21 |
| Manual Focus Assist | Peaking Display |
| Exposure | |
| Mode | Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu) |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment / Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | AE Shift (Touch Panel) |
| LOW LUX Mode | Yes |
| Auto Iris Control | F2.0-F11 |
| Manual Iris Control | F2.0-F11 |
| Manual Exposure Assist | Zebra Pattern Display |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (Auto) |
| Gain Control | Auto |
| AGC Limit | Yes |
| Minimum Illumination | 4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/50 shutter speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/50 shutter speed), 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/25 shutter speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/25 shutter speed) |
| Shutter Speed | |
| Auto Control Range | 1/6-1/10000 |
| Standard | 1/50–1/10000 |
| Manual Iris Control (Photo Mode) | 1/25-1/10000 |
| Manual Shutter | 1/6-1/10000 |
| Smooth Slow | 1/215–1/10000 |
| White Balance | |
| White Balance Modes | Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor |
| White Balance Shift | Yes |
| Flash | |
| Flash Metering System | Pre-flash TTL22 |
| Flash Compensation | Yes (3 steps)22 |
| Flash Mode | Auto / On / OFF22 |
| Storage Media | |
| Media Type | XAVC S 4K (100 Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, UHS-I U3 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or higher), XAVC S 4K (60 Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, Class 10 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, Class 10 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher) |
| Internal Media | - |
| Recording | |
| Recording Format (Video) | XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, AVCHD format ver. 2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 |
| Video Resolution | XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 / 25p, 24p, XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 / 50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 / 50p (PS), 25p (FX, FH), 24p (FX, FH), 50i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080 / 50i (HQ, LP), MP4: 1280 x 720 / 25p |
| Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR) | XAVC S 4K: approx. 100 Mbps, XAVC S 4K: approx. 60 Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx. 50 Mbps, AVCHD PS: approx. 28 Mbps / FX: approx. 24 Mbps / FH: approx. 17 Mbps / HQ: approx. 9 Mbps / LP: approx. 5 Mbps, MP4: approx. 3 Mbps23 |
| Recording Format (Still Image) | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible) |
| Still Image Size (Photo Mode) | L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440 x 3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080 x 3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9, (3840 x 2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640 x 480) |
| Still Image Size (Movie Mode) | M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080) |
| Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture) | 4K: L (8.3 M: 3840 x 2160) / HD: S (2.1 M: 1920 x 1080) |
| Still Image Size (Dual Record) | M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)21, 6, 24 |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Built-in Zoom Microphone |
| Audio Recording Format | LPCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 bit)25, Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator26, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator26, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch27 |
| Mic Level Control | Yes (31 steps) |
| Auto Wind Noise Reduction | Yes (On / Off) |
| My Voice Canceling | Yes |
| Speaker | Built-in Zoom Microphone, Monaural Speaker |
| Advanced Feature | |
| High Speed Rec | Yes (100p / 1920 x 1080, 100 / 60 Mbps) |
| Time-lapse Capture | Time-Lapse Capture, Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60 sec), Shot Number (1-999), Capture Image Size (4K: L (8.3 M, 3840 x 2160) / HD: S (2.1 M, 1920 x 1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock / AE Tracking) |
| Scene Selection | Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow |
| NightShot infrared System | - |
| Time Code/User Bit | Yes |
| Other Features | Face Detection21, Cinematone, Golf Shot (Yes26), Smooth Slow Rec (Yes26), Fader Effect(s) (White / Black28), Intelligent Auto (Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low-light / Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter (Off / Dual Capture / Always On21, 6, 24), Red-Eye Reduction22, Direct Copy |
| Playback | |
| Fast Playback | About 5 times / 10 times / 30 times / 60 times |
| Slow Playback | Forward: 1/5 speed, Reverse: 1/2 speed |
| Trimming Playback | Yes |
| Highlight Movie Maker | Highlight Movie Maker, highlight background music (6 preinstalled music files, music transfer compatible29) |
| Motion Shot Video | Yes30 |
| Slide Show (Still Image) | Slideshow |
| Projector | |
| Light Output | - |
| Resolution Output | - |
| Projected Image Size | - |
| Endurance (Battery Life) | - |
| Projector Input | - |
| Keystone Adjustment | - |
| Wireless Function | |
| Wi-Fi® | Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))31 |
| NFC™ | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) |
| Multi Camera Control | Yes |
| Terminal / Shoe | |
| Accessory shoe | Yes (Multi Interface Shoe) |
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (HDMI micro)32 |
| Projector Input | - |
| Multi/Micro USB Terminal | Yes33 |
| Remote Terminal | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal33 |
| STD Output | Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately)) |
| Microphone Input | Stereo minijack |
| Headphone Jack | Stereo minijack |
| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD / SDHC / SDXC compatible |
| DC IN | Yes |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | InfoLITHIUM with AccuPowerTM Meter System (V Series)34 |
| Power Consumption (LCD) | 4K: 5.1 W35 |
| Power Consumption (Viewfinder) | -35 |
| Power Requirements |
6.8 V/7.3 V (battery pack) 8.4V (AC Adaptor) |
| Charge on Camcorder (charging time with supplied battery) | Yes (approx. 3h 25min)36 |
| USB Charging | DC 5 V 1500 mA |
| USB Power Supply | - |
| Size & Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery) | Approx. 2-7/8 inch x 3-1/4 inch x 5-5/8 inch (Approx. 2-7/8 inch x 3-1/4 inch x 6-7/8 inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), (Approx. 73 mm x 80.5 mm x 142.5 mm (Approx. 73 mm x 80.5 mm x 173 mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)))37, 38 |
| Weight (main unit only) | Approx. 1 lb 2.0 oz (510 g) |
| Weight (including supplied battery) | Approx. 1 lb 3.8 oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1 lb 5.2 oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1 lb 7.3 oz (NP-FV100A), (Approx. 560 g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600 g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660 g (NP-FV100A))39 |
Product Information provided by the Manufacturer
AX43A 4K Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
Capture your world in stunning color and detail on the Sony 4K Handycam®, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot and 20x optical zoom. Fast Intelligent AF and a sophisticated built-in multi-capsule microphone, plus powerful in-camera video processing, make it a compact content-creation powerhouse.
Gimbal mechanism inside
Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ is a unique image stabilizer, with a gimbal mechanism about 13 times more effective than other optical systems1. 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.
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 models2, the AX43A captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.
ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K
The AX43A 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 color without aberration. The ZEISS® T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections, including ghosting and flare.
Up to 26.8 mm 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 26.8 mm3 (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.
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 minimizing lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.
Lock-on AF4
Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen, and the AX43A will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets, for precise autofocusing.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter4, 5, 6
Use Face Detection to optimize focus, exposure, and color for key people in a shot, even in selfies, so you only need compose and narrate the scene. Prioritize 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 Shot7
Capture and analyze 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.
Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
With the high-quality, stabilized, 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)1.
Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound
Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the AX43A microphone gathers sound from five directions and, with advanced audio processing, results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40%2 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 the most everyday activities.
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.
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 size8 with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.
Time Code / User Bit
The AX43A can add embedded data elements to your video, for professional workflows and tracking. The Time Code function records a frame-accurate synchronization 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.
Exceptional image quality
The AX43A 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 100Mbps9, and highly efficient compression, for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes.
5.1ch surround10 sound microphone
Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene, and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theater system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring for each channel level.
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 Canceling feature.
Motion Shot Video11
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 analyzing sports motion on screen.
Dual Video Recording12
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.
Highlight Movie Maker
Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec, the FDR-AX43A can simultaneously capture at 4K (3840 x 2160) or Full HD (1920 x 1080) for full-quality storage, and at HD (1280 x 720) using an efficient MP4 video format for easy sharing. From the HD version, Highlight Movie Maker can quickly and automatically create HD highlight movies for immediate sharing-complete with video transitions and your choice of background music13.
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 Mobile14 app on an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet, you can even skip the pairing sequences by simply touching your device to the camera.
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