FDR-AX43
Sony FDR-AX43 4K Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
26.8mm613 wide-angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens
20x optical zoom with 30x/40x (4K/HD)7 Clear Image Zoom
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Product Highlights
- 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 systems.
- 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.
- The latest-generation image sensor exclusively for 4K:The new generation sensor is designed for optimal 4K recording.
- 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.
Specifications
SENSOR TYPE | 1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
EFFECTIVE PIXELS (VIDEO) | approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)14 |
LENS TYPE | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* |
OPTICAL ZOOM | 20x |
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM | 4K: 30x, HD: 40x15 |
SCREEN TYPE | 7.5 cm (3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (460,800 dots) Wide (16:9) |
The performance of the camera is very good, with excellent battery life. The overall package is let down by the lack of a viewfinder. This could be compensated for to some extent by having a brightness control of the viewing screen. Filming in cloudy-bright conditions makes it almost impossible to see what you are shooting.
I bought this a month ago and was very pleased with its ease of use, picture quality and stabilisation features. Its only on a bright sunny day that I realosed the monitor was absolutely useless, and maybe I should have bought a camcorder with an optical viewfinder as well. I was also disssapinted that the Sony Centre sold me "old stock" in that the FDR-AX43A has now been introduced with a better display.
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