Sony 4K HD Video Recording FDRAX33 Handycam Camcorder
Capture the finest details in 4k(qfhd: 3840 x 2160), 4x full HD resolution. The xavc S codec and incredibly high resolution produces vibrant and extremely realistic images. The blazingly fast image processor is the same one employed in professional Sony models, making it possible to record 30p movies in 4k and 60p in full HD
Capture the finest details in 4k(qfhd: 3840 x 2160), 4x full HD resolution. The xavc S codec and incredibly high resolution produces vibrant and extremely realistic images. The blazingly fast image processor is the same one employed in professional Sony models, making it possible to record 30p movies in 4k and 60p in full HD 1080 resolution for incredibly smooth and sharp playback, with no loss in realism, even when panning the camera and shooting moving subjects. Now for the first time in 4k, get the ultimate in image stabilization with b.O.S.S. On standard optical steady shot camcorders, a single “shift lens” is moved in the optical block to offset camera shake. Balanced optical steady shot moves the entire optical block at once, maintaining the integrity of the optical path and reducing shake and distortion in videos and still photos. Capture incredibly sharp 4k or HD with the newly developed Zeiss vario-sonnar t lens. Not only is this 29mm wide-angle ideal for capturing grand landscapes, you can also zoom to get you closer to the action with 10x optical zoom and 20x clear image zoom. The Sony fdr-ax33 4k ultra HD handy cam camcorder incorporates ‘direct pixel readout’ utilizing the entire width of the image sensor without line skipping or pixel binning. Therefore in both HD and 4k video acquisition it can read and process data from every one of the sensor’s pixels. This results in smooth edges and color gradation giving you the incredible video from a tiny camera. Get the most out of your camcorder with enhanced manual controls. The assignable dial allows for control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris and shutter speed. The fdr-ax33 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 a MP4 wrapper which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Additionally, you can chose to record HD in avchd.
Product Features
- Capture 4k/24p/30p video that far exceeds HD resolution
- ZEISS lens w/ Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- Direct Pixel Read Out for smooth edges and color gradation
- Manual Control ring (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/White Balance).Manual Iris Control: F1.8-F9.6,Shutter Speed:Manual Iris Control (Photo Mode) 1/30-1/10000
- Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S3, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
- 0.27″ EVF (201K) and touch screen 3″ Xtra Fine LCD (921K)
- 5.1ch surround sound mic w/ manual audio controls
- Automatically creates highlight7 video in MP4 from multiple clips
- Connect, control, backup and share wirelessly with NFC2/Wi-Fi
- Broadcast LIVE from your camcorder using Ustream live-streaming
Better than 4K DSLRs or the AX100 for my purposes First, please don’t listen to people who say you should wait until you have a 4K television before getting a 4K camera.I’ve thrown out (or given away) dozens of televisions over my lifetime, each time trading up to something better… but I’ve never thrown away a video of a cherished family memory. Have you?Our home videos tend to far outlast whatever technology was used to record them, consequently, capturing precious moments in great quality is something we will never regret later.Besides, external hard disks are cheap and reliable now⦠there really is no real downside to capturing your memories in 4K now, enjoying them in HD for the short term, and then enjoying them anew in 4K when it becomes commonplace.Okay, about the Sony FDR-AX33 specifically.I have to tell you that I *agonized⢠before buying this camera, and way over researched the matter. I read every review Google could find me, saw every YouTube I could find â…
Low light performance is very good (I compare it with my Nikon D800 Video performance) First Impression:1. Low light performance is very good (I compare it with my Nikon D800 Video performance).2. Auto White balance is giving me a very nice skin tone under low light 2700K3. 4K + MP4 dual recording mode is very handy, like having RAW+JPG in my D800.4. BOSS Image stabilization is amazing, beyond standard optical image stabilization.5. Audio quality (built-in mic) is superb.6. Digital zoom is very long range and usable. Especially with BOSS image stabilizer.7. WIFI remote control with android is very good (fast image update), disadvantage is, the HDMI output cannot be use in this mode.The not so good:1. LANC is no longer supported (Multi connector does not support A/V accessories). Didn’t try yet, but it is said so in the manual2. Touch screen LCD is not sensitve, difficult to access the menu. Hope to be like Iphone or Galaxy S5. But not quite.3. As mentioned above, on remote WIFI operation, no output…
The sweet spot between a portable phone and a clunky DSLR Length:: 1:39 Mins I just got this video camera yesterday, but I have really put it through the ringer in the last 24 hours. I did TONS of research and read the manual (PDF) extensively before deciding on this model, so I’ll explain why this particular camera ended up as my winner. Also, please watch the video review as well. I made it with the AX33 and uploaded it straight to Amazon, with no processing on my end other than trimming the clip. Amazon’s compression process will degrade the quality quite a bit, but it seemed only right to make a video review about a video camera by using the actual camera. Just don’t judge the image quality after Amazon’s servers get a hold of it!WHY I CHOSE THIS MODEL:â¢STABILITY: First, the B.O.S.S. (what a great acronym) stabilization system is unmatched in other camcorders. More than just simple optical spinning lens elements like most other systems, this actually puts the entire lens/sensor block on a…