Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder

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Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder
The Sony FDR-AX1 is a great 4K camcorder for anyone who is shooting events and documentary.

Records 4K 3840 x 2160p Video at 60/50 fps
1/2.3" Exmor R 8.3MP CMOS Image Sensor
20x Optical Zoom
Independent Zoom, Focus & Iris Rings
Dual XQD Card Slots for 4K Recording
XAVC-S Format for 150 Mbps 4K Recording
Three ND Filters & Five Paint Functions

Specifications

Optics
Sensor : 1/2.3" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross : Approx. 18,900,000 pixels
Effective Pixels : Approx. 8,300,000 pixels
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Lens : Sony G Lens
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Aperture : f/1.6 - f/3.4
Focal Length : 4.1 - 82 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length : 31.5 - 630 mm
Optical Zoom : 20x
Filter Diameter : 72 mm
Minimum Focus Distance -
Wide : Approx. 0.4" (1 cm)
Tele : Approx. 31.5" (80 cm)
Aperture Blade : 6 blades
ND Filter : Off, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Control Rings :
Focus ring
Iris ring
Zoom ring

Recording
Video Signal : UHDTV, HDTV
Video Format : XAVC-S format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Compatible Formats -
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 150 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/60p)
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 150 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/50p)
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/30p)
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/25p)
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/24p)
XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 50 Mbps, HD 1920 x 1080)
AVCHD: m2ts (4:2:0, up to 28 Mbps, HD 1920 x 1080)
Media Type : XQD memory card x 2

Video Resolution -
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps (150 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (100 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (60 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 24 fps (100 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 24 fps (60 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 50 fps (150 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 25 fps (100 Mbps)
4K: 3840 x 2160p at 25 fps (60 Mbps)
HD: 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (50 Mbps)
HD: 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps (50 Mbps)
HD: 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (50 Mbps)
HD: 1920 x 1080p at 50 fps (50 Mbps)
HD: 1920 x 1080p at 25 fps (50 Mbps)

Recording Time :
50 min with 64GB XQD card (XAVC-S 3840 x 2160/60p, 150 Mbps)
150 min with 64GB XQD card (XAVC-S 1920 x 1080p/60p, 50 Mbps)
Video Actual (Pixels) : Approx. 8,300,000 pixels
Audio Format : Linear PCM (48 kHz / 16-bit)
Audio Channels : 2-channels
Microphone Max Input Level : 120 dB SPL
Built-In Microphone : Yes (2-channel stereo microphone)
Built-In Speakers : Yes (monaural speaker)
Microphone Level Control ; Yes (2 steps)
Wind Position ; Yes (On/Off)

Viewfinder
Type : 1.14 cm (0.45")
Backlight : Yes
Power Mode : Yes

Display
LCD Type : 3.5" (8.8 cm) Xtra Fine LCD 3D display
Pixels : 1,229,000 pixels
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 (wide)
Angle Adjustment -
Opening Angle : 180o (max)
Turning Angle : 270o (max)
Backlight : Yes (menu)
Coverage : 100%
Marker : Yes

Focus Control
Focus System : Contrast AF
AF Modes : Auto, Manual (ring)
Focus Area : Full range focus
Push Auto Focus : Yes
Manual Focus Assist -
Magnified display for precise manual focus
Peaking display

Exposure Control
Metering Modes : Multi-segment
Exposure Compensation : AE level, AE speed (menu)
Noise Reduction : Yes

White Balance Modes :
Auto
One Push
Outdoor
Indoor
Color Temp

WB Shift : Yes
Minimum Illumination -
60p : 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed)
50p : 3 lux (1/25 shutter speed)
Auto Iris Control : f/1.6 - f/11
Manual Iris Control : f/1.6 - f/11
Push Auto Iris : Yes
Manual Exposure Assist : Zebra pattern display

Connectivity
Memory Card Slot :
XQD x 2 (for XAVC-S)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x 1 (for AVCHD)
SD/SDHC/SDXC x 1 (utility SD slot)

A/V Outputs :
Composite video (RCA) output x 1 (SD)
Analog audio L/R (RCA) output x 1 (SD)
HDMI output x 1 (HD/4K)

USB Ports -
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B) x 1
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host (mass-storage type-A) x 1
Headphone Jack : Stereo mini-jack x 1
Microphone Input : XLR jacks x 2 (line/mic), 48V phantom power
DC Input : Yes
Remote Terminal : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Yes

General
Battery Type : NP-F970
Power Requirements -
7.2 V (battery pack)
12.4 V (AC adapter)

Power Consumption :
Viewfinder (4K): 14.2 W (30p / 60 Mbps)
Viewfinder (HD): 15.4 W (60p / 50 Mbps)
LCD (4K): 14.5 W (30p / 60 Mbps)
LCD (HD): 15.7 W (60p / 50 Mbps)

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 189 x 193 x 362 mm (7.44 x 7.6 x 14.25 in) including NP-F970 battery
Weight :
2.44 kg (5.38 lb) camera only
2.77 kg (6.1 lb) camera and NP-F970 battery

In the Box

NP-F970 L-Series Info-Lithium Battery Pack (6300mAh)
AC-NB12A AC Adapter
AC-VL1 Battery Charger
HDMI Cable
USB Cable
Large Eyecup
Lens Hood
A/V Connecting Cable
Sony XQD N Series 32GB Memory Card
Software CD-ROM
Sony FDR-AX1 Manual

Reviews

Reviewed by 1 Customers
Rating: 4.0
Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder
Rating: 4.0
By from Malaysia on
Good but requires a powerful computer and xqd cards.

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