Sony FDR-AX43A/B 4K Handycam Camcorder with Exmor R CMOS sensor
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SKU: FDRAX43AB

  • 8.29MP 1/2.5-inch Exmor R low-light CMOS sensor
  • BIONZ X processing engine
  • High-bitrate XAVC S 4K up to 100Mbps/HD up to 50Mbps
  • 3-inch 921,600-dots Xtra Fine LCD LCD display
  • Wi-Fi for One-touch remote and One-touch sharing
  • Built-in Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilizer
  • Fast Intelligent AF tracks focus to captures decisive moments
  • 20x optical and clear image zoom of 30x for 4K/40x for HD
  • Highlight Movie Maker automatically creates short movies
  • 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens

The compact and lightweight AX43A Handycam camcorder features the latest generation ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 20x optical zoom lens and 16:9 video optimized 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor that enhances the spectacular detail of 4K resolution with increased sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low-light. High bit-rate recording in XAVC-S format and fast intelligent autofocus clearly captures even fast-moving and complex scenes.

Built-In Gimbal

Sony's unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system with a gimbal mechanism is about 13 times more effective than other optical systems. Capture smooth, professional-looking images, even at full zoom or while running, with no need for bulky and costly external gimbals.

Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Processing Engine

The newly developed 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS image sensor is optimized for 4K movie recording with its 16:9 aspect ratio and pixels of approximately 1.6 times bigger size than previous AX-series camcorders. It offers superior sensitivity for capturing beautiful high-quality images with less noise under dark as well as bright shooting conditions, while the BIONZ X processing engine achieves more naturally vivid and lifelike images with faster processing. Capture stunning video in both 4k/24p/30p and Full HD 60p/30p. Versatile shooting with XAVC S, AVCHD, and MP4 codecs.

Get More In

Fit more in your frame with the 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, specifically designed for high-resolution 4K movie recording. It achieves outstanding image quality due to the ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens that reproduces accurate color and AA (advanced aspherical) lens which provides high-resolution image reproduction. Get close to the action with 20x optical zoom and Clear Image Zoom of 30x for 4K and 40x for HD.

Fast Intelligent Autofocus

Fast Intelligent AF algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and the image processor to achieve incredibly rapid and accurate contrast-detection focus. This state-of-the-art AF range prediction system minimizes lens motion, predicting the autofocus range, to accelerate the lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture precise moments.

Great Sound, Less Noise

The AX43A camcorder has a premium three mic. capsule structural design that enables it to gather sound from five directions. This enables the camera to reproduce clearer sound, yielding up to 40% less noise, and is twice as effective in 2ch stereo (for XAVC S shooting) and three times as effective in 5.1ch surround (5.1ch for AVCHD shooting). This makes it possible to faithfully reproduce audio with clearly defined separation.

Vlog Ready

The AX43A is the ideal vlogging camera for all types of content creators. High-resolution 4k, ZEISS lens with Fast Intelligent AF and Balanced Optical SteadyShot offers incredible image quality while the on-board microphone and MI (Multi-interface) shoe which can be used with a variety of optional external microphones.

Versatile LCD for a variety of compositions

Flip-out tilting 3-inch 921K touch screen LCD is ideal for selfies and almost any other shot composition from behind or in front of the camera to high and low-angle shots. Power automatically turns on when you open the LCD and all settings are accessible on the touch screen for easy and fast operation.

4K Time-Lapse Capture

You can capture 4K (8.3MP) still images continuously over an extensive period of time at a selected constant interval from each shot to the next. Then edit the entire sequence of still images in post-production software and enjoy playback as a time-lapse movie.

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. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a pro-grade file for further editing.

  • Sony AX43A 4K Handycam Camcorder with low-light 16:9 Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70A)
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Micro HDMI cable
  • Micro USB cable
  • Power cord
  • Operating Guide 

Sony AX43A 4K Handycam Camcorder with low-light 16:9 Exmor R CMOS sensor


Camera

  • Camera type: Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
  • Imaging sensor
  • Imaging sensor: 1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Processor: BIONZ X image processor
  • Pixel gross: approx. 8.57 megapixels
  • Effective picture resolution(movie): approx. 8.29 megapixels(16:9)
  • Effective picture resolution(still): approx. 8.29 megapixels(16:9)/approx. 6.22 megapixels(4:3)
  • Color filter system: RGB primary color filters

Recording

  • 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)
  • Maximum capacity of external media: 256GB(As of 12/2019)
  • Still image file format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
  • Still image mode: JPEG
  • Still image max effective: 16.6 Megapixels
  • Still image size(movie mode):
    • M: 8.3 megapixels 16:9(3840x2160)
    • S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
  • 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)
  • Video format:
    • XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264
    • AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264
    • MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
  • Video mode(Resolution):
    • XAVC S 4K : 3840x2160/30p, 24p
    • XAVC S HD : 1920x1080/60p, 30p, 24p
    • AVCHD : 1920x1080/60p(PS),30p(FX,FH),24p(FX,FH),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP)
    • MP4: 1280x720 30p
  • Movie recording rate(Average bit rate/VBR):
    • XAVC S 4K: approx.100Mbps
    • XAVC S 4K: approx.60Mbps
    • XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps
    • AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps
    • MP4: approx.3Mbps
  • Video actual (Pixel): approx. 8.29 megapixels(16:9)
  • Progressive mode:
    • XAVC S 4K : 30p/24p, Progressive recording
    • XAVC S HD: 60p/30p/24p, Progressive recording
    • AVCHD: 60p/30p/24p, Progressive recording
    • MP4: 30p, Progressive recording
  • Photo capture from movie:
    • 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)
  • Dual record:
    • M: 8.3 megapixels 16:9(3840x2160)
    • S: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
  • Audio format:
    • LPCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)
    • Dolby digital 5.1ch, dolby digital 5.1creator
    • Dolby digital 2ch stereo, dolby digital stereo creator
    • MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2 inch 
    • Microphone/speaker
    • Built-in zoom microphone
    • Monaural speaker
    • Mic Level Control: Yes (31steps)
    • Auto wind noise reduction: Yes(On/Off)
    • Dual video recording: Yes
  • Video signal:
    • UHDTV
    • HDTV
    • NTSC color, EIA standards

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T
  • Lens Stabilization: Balanced Optical SteadyShot
  • Aperture range: f/2-3.8
  • Optical zoom: 20x
  • Digital zoom: 250x
  • Clear image zoom:
    • 4K : 30x
    • HD : 40x
  • Focal distance:
    • f=4.4-88mm
    • f=3/16 - 3 1/2 inch
  • Focal length(35mm equivalent)(Movie Mode):
    • f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9)
    • f=1 1/16 - 21 1/8 inch
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Photo Mode):
    • f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9)f=32.8-656.0mm(4:3)
    • f=1 1/16 - 21 1/8 inch (16:9)f=1 5/16 - 25 7/8(4:3)
  • Filter diameter:
    • 55mm
    • 2 1/4inch
  • Minimum focus distance:
    • Approx.1cm(wide),approx.80cm(tele)
    • Approx.13/32inch(wide),approx.31 1/2inch (tele)
  • Aperture blade: 6 blades

LCD Display

  • LCD Type: to 7.5cm (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9).
  • Touch panel: yes
  • Angle adjustment: opening angle: max.90 degree, turning angle: max.270 degree
  • Brightness control: yes
  • Lcd backlight: yes
  • Coverage: 100 percent
  • Marker/grid display: grid line

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