Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

SONY
PHT30376
R 19,999.00
The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder is built for stability and productivity – making it ideal for capturing ultra-smooth, and high-resolution 4K video on the go. Key features to this compact handycam camcorder is that include built-in gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation which is about 13 times...

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The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder is built for stability and productivity – making it ideal for capturing ultra-smooth, and high-resolution 4K video on the go.

Key features to this compact handycam camcorder is that include built-in gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation which is about 13 times more effective than other optical systems; Sony’s XAVC S codec with rates up to 100 Mb/s to record stunning UHD 4K video at 30 fps or up to 50 Mb/s when recording quality 1080p HD video; an impressively fast, intelligent autofocus that easily tracks your subjects while still retaining sharpness all thanks to advanced AF algorithms; and a 1/2.5 low-light Exmor R CMOS sensor to ensure high-quality 16.6MP stills and UHD 4K video.
The design is pretty innovative as well as it includes a tilting, flip-out 3.0 Clear Photo touchscreen display where you can easily monitor your shots and get hold of settings; Wi-Fi enabled allowing one-touch remote control and sharing all via your compatible smartphone; enhanced manual controls that provides greater creative freedom for advanced users, such as the assignable ring that can be found in front of the camcorder, allows you to assign either control of zoom, exposure, focus, shutter speed, iris, or white balance. The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder is powered by Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X Image Processor to ensure enhanced image clarity, reduced noise in dark environments, and it enables soft background defocusing; while the BIONZ X image processing engine helps achieve a more naturally vivid and lifelike images and faster processing speeds.

Other features include a ZEISS 20x zoom lens that provides a wide angle of 26.8mm allowing you to get majority of your subject in the frame; three mic capsules to capture much cleaner sound with reduced noise; a tilting 3.0 LCD touchscreen that makes it perfect for selfies and for easily capturing high- and low-position shots; a high-contrast 0.24 OLED Tru-Finder EVF; a really strong and high-capacity battery to enable recording for really long periods of up to 235 mins of continuous recording time; and it also provides a variety of special effects, for high impact movies.

Key Features:
A powerful 1/2.5″ Exmor R Low-Light CMOS Sensor is built-in to the compact Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder to ensure improved sensitivity when capturing high-quality images, and with less noise in dark environments as well as bright shooting conditions.
The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder incorporates a built-in gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot Stabilisation, helps prevent the camera from any shakes – making it perfect for while running or even zoomed in shots or recording.
The FDR-AX43 Handycam Camcorder from Sony features a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens with a 20x Optical Zoom that provides a wide angle of 26.8mm – allowing you to get majority of your subject in the frame. The lens is also equipped with multi coating to help reduce unwanted reflections, ghosting, and flares. The lens can go beyond 20x optical zoom to a further 30x/40x, when using Clear Image Zoom.
Built-in to the Sony FDR-AX43 Handycam Camcorder is an advanced, and Fast Intelligent AF System that utilise accurate contrast-detection autofocus to minimise lens motion, predicting the AF range, and helps ensure even moving subjects remain in sharp focus at all times.
It also provides much lower noise audio performance all thanks to a microphone that’s specifically engineered to gather clear sound from five directions with clearly defined separation when reproduced.
The Sony FDR-AX43 Handycam Camcorder also offers a variety of video recording functions, such as quality 1080p at 120 fps video recording which is perfect for sports, and everyday action; XAVC S format, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while if you save files in an MP4 wrapper then you’ll get much longer record times and it makes it easier for editing.
Dual-Video Recording is also supported where you can record two videos at the same time, where the one can be recorded in maximum quality XAVC S or AVCHD format, while the other one can be recorded as a MP4 format – making it easier to copy over and for instant sharing.
It’s packed with a variety of special effects, for high-impact movies, offering Highlight Movie Maker where it automatically selects the best scenes of your recording and then creates a short MP4 highlight reel which you can then share and enjoy instantly.
The design incorporates a Manual Control Ring that allows you to assign either of the following controls: zoom adjustment, focus, or exposure.
Simple Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity to your smartphones that allows one-touch sharing in an instant as well as one-touch remote control. The NFC (Near-Field Communication) will enable you to easily transfer images directly to your Android smartphones and tablets by simply touching your NFC-compatible device to the camcorder to establish a connection.
Multi Camera Control is also supported on the Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder, where it allows you to different point of views by including other camera angles. You’ll be able to connect up to 5 compatible Sony cameras with a Wi-Fi connection. You can monitor everything that the other cameras are seeing on the LCD screen and then start recording on all synced cameras.

Sensor

Sensor Type
1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)
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
55 mm
Lens Cover
Auto
Aperture
F2.0-3.8
Focal Distance
f=4.4-88 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)
f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch , f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)
f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch (16:9), f=1 5/16-25 7/8 inch (4:3), f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance
approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele), approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31 1/2 inch (Tele)
Iris Diaphragm
6 blades
ND Filter
-

Zoom

Optical Zoom
20x
Clear Image Zoom
4K: 30x, HD: 40x
Digital Zoom
250x

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
-
Field of View
-
Diopter adjustment
-

LCD

Screen Type
7.5 cm (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921 600 dots) Wide (16:9)
Touch Panel
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes (Menu)
Marker/Grid Display
Grid Line
Angle Adjustment
Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.

Image Stabilisation

Image Stabilisation Type
Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)

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 Af
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 TTL
Flash Compensation
Yes (3 steps)
Flash Mode
Auto / On / OFF

Storage Media

Media Type
XAVC S 4K (100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K (60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 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: 3840x2160 / 25p,24p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080 / 50p,25p,24p, AVCHD: 1920x1080 / 50p(PS),25p(FX,FH),24p(FX,FH),50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ,LP), MP4: 1280x720 / 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 Mbps
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 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9, (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)
M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Photo Capture)
XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture)
4K: L (8.3 M: 3840x2160) / HD: S (2.1 M: 1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Dual Record)
M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Audio

Microphone
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
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 / 1920x1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)
Time-lapse Capture
Time-Lapse Capture, Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shot Number (1-999), Capture Image Size (4K: L (8.3M, 3840x2160) / HD: S(2.1M, 1920x1080)), 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 Detection , Cinematone, Golf Shot (Yes), Smooth Slow Rec (Yes), Fader Effect(s) (White / Black), Intelligent Auto (Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter (Off / Dual Capture / Always On), Red Eye Reduction, 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 (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)
Motion Shot Video
Yes
Slide Show (Still Image)
Slide Show

Projector

Light Output
-
Resolution Output
-
Projected Image Size
-
Endurance (Battery Life)
-
Projector Input
-
Keystone Adjustment
-

Wireless Function

Wi-Fi®
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band))
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)
Projector Input
-
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Yes
Remote Terminal
Integrated into Multi / Micro USB Terminal
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)
Power Consumption (LCD)
4K: 5.1W
Power Consumption (Viewfinder)
-
Power Requirements
6.8V/7.3V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)
Yes (approx. 3h 25min
USB Charging
DC 5V 1500mA
USB Power Supply
-

Size & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 142.5mm (Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 173mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 5 5/8inch (Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 7/8inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery))
Weight (main unit only)
Approx. 510g, Approx. 1lb 2.0oz
Weight (including supplied battery)
Approx. 560g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660g (NP-FV100A), Approx. 1lb 3.8oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1lb 5.2oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1lb 7.3oz (NP-FV100A)

What's In The Box

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70A) (1), AC Adaptor (1), Power Cord (1), Operating Guide (1), HDMI (micro) Cable (1), micro USB Cable (1)

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