Sony FDR-AX43

Product description Sony FDR-AX43

Designed for stability and productivity - It's a top solution for creators and cameramen

Main features:

• intelligent 5-axis image stabilization
• 4K Ultra HD
• 26.8mm f / 2.0 wide-angle Zeiss lens
• 20x optical zoom

Boasting a balanced SteadyShot optical image stabilizer that can proudly compete with gimbal systems, 4K high definition video and high sound quality with a unique microphone, it opens up opportunities for professional creation and simple sharing videos for everyone.

Vibration suppression - cardan hinge mechanism
Very stable shots while moving
Take a look at the balanced SteadyShot optical image stabilizer in action

Stability in motion
The unique balanced SteadyShot optical image stabilizer with internal gimbal mechanism is 13 times more effective than other optical systems3 and allows recording without any vibration even when walking

Stability even when running
The internal gimbal mechanism of the SteadyShot balanced optical image stabilizer and the image processing algorithm ensure shooting stability even at runtime.

Stability at the highest zoom level
Gimbal-mediated stability and the SteadyShot Balanced Optical Image Stabilizer algorithm allow you to record videos with a stable image even at the highest zoom level, when camera shake is most pronounced.

Excellent 4K resolution quality - as in reality
The image sensor and the latest generation lens enhance the amazing 4K resolution with increased sensitivity during high quality recording in low light. High-speed XAVC S recording clearly captures even fast and complex scenes.

ZEISS lens with 20x zoom and 4K support
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T * lens offers the widest angle of 26.8 mm7, so it fits more than just the subject. Capture different scenes with 20x optical zoom (26.8-536.0mm; 16: 9 mode), 30x (4K) or 40x (HD) zoom with and 250x digital zoom

Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor
The Exmor R CMOS sensor improves image quality, reduces noise in dark environments and allows for fine background blur, while the BIONZ X image processor gives the image more natural vividness and realism and ensures faster processing.

Watch recordings taken in 4K resolution

• Full HD resampling - 4K recording is automatically converted to a lower Full HD resolution that can be played back on an HDTV.
  Trimming Playback crops the image on the TV - Use your finger to point to the area on the LCD screen and crop the shot in the 4K movie played on the Full HD TV.
• High-performance autofocus

Fast intelligent autofocus is ingeniously accelerated
The autofocus algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and the processor, which speeds up autofocus, while a state-of-the-art autofocus range prediction system helps keep moving subjects in focus.

Sound recording with perfect naturalness
Great sound, less noise
The three microphone inserts capture clear sound, suppress noise and enable high-quality recording with clearly separated sound.

An ideal choice for filmmakers and cameramen
Take selfie pictures and take pictures from a high or low position
Create the perfect login set, which will include an optional pick-up grip or microphone. The tilting LCD display and grip make it easy to take selfie and pictures from a high or low position.

LCD touch screen
Operation is quick and easy thanks to convenient access to all settings on the touch screen.

Quality audio connection options
Premium sound is provided by headphone and microphone jacks.

Battery life
The AX43 camcorder is equipped with a high-capacity battery, allowing long-term recording of up to 235 minutes.

Remote control with one-touch start and one-touch sharing
Connect Android devices with NFC technology with a single touch, and the Imaging Edge Mobile11 application gives you the ability to remotely control or view and transfer images. The camera can also be manually paired with iOS devices and others.

Special effects for impressive videos
Highlight Movie Maker
Make it easy to edit videos with Highlight Movie Maker. Thanks to the dual recording function, the FDR-AX43 camcorder can record in 4K (3840 x 2160) or Full HD (1920 x 1080) and HD (1280 x 720) resolutions, so the video is preserved in full quality. HD (1280 x 720) uses the MP4 video format to quickly and automatically create HD videos with the best moments - complete with transitions and background music - that can be shared instantly.

Fast refresh rate for slow motion shots
With support for Full HD recording with a high frame rate of up to 100 fps. / 120 fps you can take slow motion shots in which you capture every movement in breathtaking details.

Watch the flow of time on time-lapse recordings in 4K resolution
With Time Lapse Recording, you can take photos at a selected interval between shots for a period of time. The resulting images can then be combined into 4K high-definition time-lapse video on a computer and displayed using the camera's simple variable-speed preview feature.

Complete technical specifications here.