Sony FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

With Sony's FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam, you can record incredibly smooth footage while you're on the go. This little camcorder can capture 16.6MP still images or smooth, high-definition UHD 4K video thanks to an integrated gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Sony's XAVC S codec can be used to record up to UHD 4K video at 24 or 30 fps at speeds of up to 100 Mb/s or up to 50 Mb/s for 1080p HD video. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens has a 20x optical/30x digital zoom in 4K and up to 250x digital zoom in HD. It also has quick, intelligent autofocus that tracks your subjects while keeping them sharp. Dual Video mode on the FDR-AX43 enables you to concurrently record MP4 movies and XAVC S 4K video, which is ideal for speedier network or online uploads and viewing on mobile devices.The Highlight Movie Maker, a one-button feature that compiles a highlight reel of your film you can quickly play back during an event, is also made possible by the Dual Video Mode. You can summarize your trips or record breath-taking natural or atmospheric sequences using a 4K time-lapse mode. 

The 3.0" Clear Photo touchscreen display of the FDR-AX43 can be flipped out and tilted to view your photos or videos. Use the HDMI output port to connect a bigger screen for playback on a large screen. Even a little section of a 4K video or image frame can be "trimmed" to fill the entire frame with Full HD quality. The FDR-AX43 is Wi-Fi equipped for improved connectivity and offers one-touch remote control and sharing using a compatible smartphone.

Exmor R Low-Light CMOS Sensor, 1/2.5" 

The CMOS sensor offers increased sensitivity for taking clear, high-quality pictures in both bright and dim lighting settings. 

Gimbal with optical stabilization built-in 

Even when moving or zoomed in, the FDR-inbuilt AX43's gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization protects your images from shaking and jarring. 

Lens with a 20x optical zoom from ZEISS 

To fit more into your photos, the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens has a wide 35mm-equivalent focal length of 26.8mm (in movie mode) and a 20x optical zoom capability in UHD 4K. Unwanted reflections, ghosting, and flares are reduced by multicoating. The zoom range can be increased by 30x/40x (4K/HD) utilizing Clear Image Zoom, bringing you closer to the action.

Intelligent Fast AF 

In order to reduce lens motion, estimate the AF range, and accelerate lens drive, the Fast Intelligent AF employs accurate contrast-detection autofocus. This allows you to capture more ephemeral moments. 

Onboard Audio Capture 5.1 Channel 

A 5.1 channel built-in microphone records ambient noises from five directions during AVCHD recording so that you may watch your home videos just as you did while they were being made. Each channel's levels are visually monitored by level meters on the LCD display. 

It should be noted that while UHD 4K recording employs the XAVC S codec, the 5.1 channel audio is only possible when recording in AVCHD.

Reduced audio performance noise 

The microphone is engineered to collect clean sound in five directions, enabling accurate audio reproduction with distinct distinction. 

Recording in Full HD at High Speed 

Using your editing program, capture video in 1080p at 120 frames per second to create high-resolution slow-motion. This is helpful for examining activities like sports and daily motion that sometimes happen too quickly for you to perceive well in real time in more slow-motion detail. 

Codecs for XAVC S, AVCHD, and MP4 

The FDR-AX43 records 4K and HD movies in the XAVC S format, which employs linear PCM for audio compression and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression, allowing for long record times and simple editing. Additionally, you have the option to record HD in either MP4 or AVCHD (great for HDTV and creating Blu-ray discs) (ideal for sharing over the internet).

Dual-Video Capture 

Record two movies at once, one in MP4 format and the other in the highest-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format. You will receive a tiny file that is ready for immediate sharing in addition to a high-quality file for additional editing. 

Time-Lapse in 4K 

Capture 4K still photographs constantly over a long length of time at a predetermined constant interval from one shot to the next, edit the complete sequence of still images afterward, and then watch the time-lapse movie created from those still images. 

Playback of Super-Sampled Full HD 

Boost your watching pleasure even if you don't have a 4K television. The camera instantly downconverts 4K footage to incredibly detailed Full HD using super-sampling. 

User Bit and Timecode 

Movies can include Timecode and User Bit as data elements. For precise and sophisticated video editing, the Timecode function records hours, minutes, seconds, and frames on image data. The User Bit function is helpful for editing movies shot with two or more cameras since it stores information like the date, time, and scene number as eight-digit random numbers. 

3 "Display Clear Photo LCD Touchscreen 

The tilting, flip-out 3 "A clear view from the Clear Photo LCD is ideal for watching, listening to, or vlogging. 

Highlight Movie Maker

A brief MP4 highlight reel of the action you filmed is automatically created by Highlight Movie Maker from the greatest sequences in your films so you can share and watch it right away. 

Simple Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity for smartphones 

One-touch sharing and remote control with smartphones are made simple with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC compatibility. When transmitting photographs to Android smartphones and tablets, "touch connection" convenience is made possible through NFC (near-field communication). To establish a connection, merely tap your NFC-capable device to the camcorder. 

Live broadcasting 

Utilize Ustream live streaming to follow the adventure as it takes place. Now that Ustream is available anywhere, your friends and family can join in on the fun in real time. Additionally, you may connect your preferred social media accounts to alert your friends whenever you begin streaming video.

Multicamera Control

By using numerous camera angles, you may give your videos a unique perspective. By connecting up to five compatible Sony cameras through Wi-Fi, you may simultaneously start recording on all synchronised cameras and utilize the LCD of the camcorder to see what the other cameras are seeing. After recording, you may quickly edit and produce multiview videos using the PlayMemories Home program, which is a free download from Sony's website. 

Advanced Auto Mode 

By analyzing your shot and choosing the best settings from ten different scene modes and wind noise reduction, Intelligent Auto mode goes above and beyond standard auto modes. Portrait, Baby, Tripod, Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, and Low light are just a few of the 60 conceivable combinations. 

Multi interface accessory shoe

By securing additional attachments via the Multi Interface Shoe, you can increase your options for taking still and moving images. Through the Multi Terminal, you can connect an electronic viewfinder, an external flash, a stereo microphone, or even a compatible remote control. 

Trimming Playback

Utilize the HDMI output of the camcorder to connect to your 1080p HDTV and choose a specific area of the 4K image to playback. The portion can be scaled and moved using the zoom lever and menu toggle on the camcorder, respectively. 

Additional Features :

Two Records (video and still image recording) 

picture taken from a video 

Golf Shot/Face Detection/Smile Shutter Motion BRAVIA Sync (CEC) 

AF Lock-on 

My Phone Is Dialing

Specification :

Camera

Sensor Type : 1/2.5"-Type CMOS Sensor

Sensor Resolution : Actual: 8.57 Megapixel

Effective: 8.29 Megapixel

Optics

Focal Length : 4.44 to 88mm

35mm-Equivalent Focal Length 26.8 to 536mm at 16:9 

32.8 to 656mm at 4:3 

Maximum Aperture : f/2 to 3.8

Minimum Focus Distance : 0.4" / 1.0 cm

Fixed Focus  : No

Zoom : Optical: 20x

Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K

Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD)

Digital: 250x (in HD)

Filter Size : 55 mm

Recording

System : NTSC

Media/Memory Card Slot : Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid

Video Format : 3840 x 2160p at 24/30 fps (100, 60 Mb/s XAVC S)

1920 x 1080p at 24/30/60 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S)

1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD)

1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD)

1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD)

1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD)

1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD)

1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (9 Mb/s AVCHD)

1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (5 Mb/s AVCHD)

1280 x 720p at 30 fps (3 Mb/s MP4)

Still Image Support : JPEG

16.6 MP (5440 x 3056) JPEG

12.5 MP (4080 x 3056) JPEG

8.3 MP (3840 x 2160) JPEG

6.2 MP (2880 x 2160) JPEG

2.1 MP (1920 x 1080) JPEG

.3 MP (640 x 480)

Channels : 5.1-Channel

Audio Format : AAC-LC

Dolby Digital 2ch

Dolby Digital 5.1

LPCM

Sampling Frequency : LPCM: 48.0 kHz

Bit Rate : LPCM: 16.0-Bit

Display 

Size : 3.0"

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed : 1/10000 to 8 Seconds in Photo Mode

Shooting Modes : Auto

M (Manual)

Interval Recording : 1 Second

2 Second

5 Second

10 Second

30 Second

60 Second

Self-Timer : 10 Sec

Input/Output Connectors

Video I/O : 1 x Micro-HDMI Output

Other I/O : 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control/Video

Wireless : 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)

General

Supported Languages Brazilian Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

Battery : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8 VDC, 1960 mAh

Charging Method : AC Adapter

Power Adapter : 100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60Hz

Power Consumption : In LCD Operation: 4.9 W

In Viewfinder Operation: 4.9 W

Operating Temperature : 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 6.8 x 3.2 x 2.9" / 173 x 80.5 x 73 mm

Weight : 22.05 oz / 625 g (With Battery)

Features

Image Stabilization : Optical

Scene Modes  : Preset: Yes

White Balance Modes : Auto, Indoor 1, Onepush, Outdoors

Creative Effects : Yes

Built-In Mic : Yes

Built-In Speaker : Yes

Built-In Light/Flash : Light - No

Flash - No

Accessory Shoe : 1 x Multi Interface Shoe

Tripod Mounting Thread : 1/4"-20 Female