Sony FDRAX43A 4K Handycam®
with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers
With Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K movie recording, and high-quality sound with a unique mic, this Handycam® puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.
Features
Gimbal mechanism inside
- Sony’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot is a unique image stabiliser, with a gimbal mechanism 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 external gimbals.
- In HD shooting mode, it further reduces the effect of camera shake with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode compensating for vibration across pan, tilt, roll, pitch, and yaw.
Accessories for every shooting style
Open up new storytelling possibilities, with a range of accessories from microphones to grips—all designed for professional results and seamless compatibility.
4K image quality
Capture your movies with the stunning realism and detail of 4K (3840 x 2160). With four times more detail than Full HD, all your images are enhanced by the subtle qualities that bring images to vibrant life.
Up to 26.8mm wide angle lens
Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes and indoor scenes, when you don’t have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, the camcorder shoots as wide as 26.8mm (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.
The latest-generation image sensor exclusively for 4K
The new generation sensor is designed for optimal 4K recording. With pixel sizes around 1.6x larger than previous models, the AX43 captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K
The AX43 features a custom lens, developed for the highest quality 4K imaging throughout its entire wide-to-telephoto range. The use of AA (advanced aspherical) lens elements ensures, even with the compact design, each scene is faithfully captured, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass delivers accurate colour without aberration. The ZEISS T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections, including ghosting and flare.
Lock-on AF
Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen, and the AX43 will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets, for precise autofocusing.
Super-sampled Full HD playback
Enhance your viewing experience even without a 4K television. Using super-sampling, the camera automatically down-converts 4K footage to exceptionally detailed Full HD.
Rapid AF response to capture decisive moments
Fast Intelligent AF achieves speedy, accurate contrast-detection autofocus by minimising lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.
Golf Shot
Capture and analyse high-speed motion with no need for fancy equipment. Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and a series of stills revealing each step of the action.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter
Use Face Detection to optimise focus, exposure, and colour for key people in a shot, even selfies, so you only need compose and narrate the scene. Prioritise a face simply by touching it on the LCD. And with Smile Shutter, you can set the camera to automatically capture still shots of those magical, fleeting, smiles even while recording movies.
Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
With the high quality, stabilised, 20x optical zoom there’s plenty of range to capture your subject. And, when shooting far away, our Clear Image Zoom uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver optical-zoom quality even at up to 40x (30x in 4K mode).
High Speed recording for high-quality slow motion
With support for high frame rate capture up to 100fps/120fps in Full HD, you can create slow-motion recordings, elevating every movement in startling detail. Simply import your video in the free PlayMemories Home, or other popular editing software, to reveal smooth, sharp action in even in the most everyday activities.
Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound
Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the AX43 microphone gathers sound from five directions and, with advanced audio processing, results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40% less background noise is captured, and you’ll enjoy better stereo, or 5.1ch surround (AVCHD) separation, for more faithful capture, clearer dialogue, and more compelling soundtracks.
4K Time-lapse Capture
With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between shots. The resulting images can be combined at high resolution into a time-lapse movie on a PC, and viewed with a simple variable-speed preview function on the camera, even in high-quality 4K.
Time Code / User Bit
The AX43 can add embedded data elements to your video, for professional workflows and tracking. The Time Code function records a frame-accurate synchronisation sequence, ideal for precise edit matching in multi-camera shoots. User Bit lets you embed an eight-character reference, such as a scene number, along with your footage, for easier tracking in post-production.
Exceptional image quality
The AX43 can capture video using the XAVC S format for high-quality images. Based on formats used for professional productions, XAVC S offers bitrates up to 100Mbps, and highly efficient compression, for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes.
5.1ch surround sound microphone
Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene, and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theatre system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring for each channel level.
Motion Shot Video
Use Motion Shot Video to create dramatic motion playback sequences, superimposing images of your moving subject to trace each split second of action. You can adjust the interval between images to create amazing images for sharing with friends, or use it as a powerful tool for analysing sports motion on screen.
My Voice Canceling
Reduce the intensity of the voice of a user shooting from close behind the camera, thanks to the innovative microphone and My Voice Cancelling feature.
- Suppress camera shake – Gimbal Mechanism Inside
- The latest-generation image sensor exclusively for 4K
- Up to 26.8mm wide angle lens
- Glof Shot, Face Detection and Smile Shutter
- Rapid AF response to capture decisive moments
Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Product Dimensions : 17.46 x 7.3 x 8.26 cm; 453.59 g
Date First Available : 9 June 2020
Manufacturer : Sony
ASIN : B084QBSQGW
Item model number : FDRAX43/B
Country of origin : China
Brand Sony
Photo sensor technology CMOS
Video capture resolution 4K
Maximum focal length 536 Millimeters
Maximum aperture 2 f
Flash memory type SDHC
Video capture format XAVC-S
Supported audio format LPCM
Screen size 3 Inches
Connectivity technology Wi-Fi, NFC
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Sony FDRAX43A 4K Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
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Cliente Amazon –
Pedido no recibido
Pedido no recibido y cancelado despues de casi un mes de espera. Muy decepcionada. Espero que me reembolsen el dinero pronto.
3 people found this helpful
Maximo Salazar –
Símbolo de carga en la transmisión 🙁
Me preocupa que cuando la uso conectada a la corriente me sale la figura de carga en la transmisión y no se como evitarlo
5 people found this helpful
Jim L. –
I really like this camera!
It’s a great camera—I just wish it had full manual setting and a focus ring. Otherwise, it’s perfect for daily work!
David O. –
Buena compra
Es buen producto pero sería perfecto si la salida fuera HDMI
3 people found this helpful
YK –
Great quality
Great movie camera, very high picture quality
César Gonzalez –
Muy recomendable
La calidad y estabilidad de imagen es fenomenal, excelente opción para obtener grandes videos.
One person found this helpful
Jonathan Levy –
HDMI out giltches
This camera supposedly support HDMI out, but the feed unpredictably glitches every few minutes. The glitch lasts a few seconds, and then the stream continues. I have tried two different samples of these cameras, and they both exhibit the same bug. I have sent one of them to Sony for repair, and, upon return, the glitch was the same.
13 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
As advertized and better…
Outstanding midrange video/camera unit…
2 people found this helpful
Jane Bohn –
error in presentation
It was not advertised or pictured as not having a viewfinder. I was amazed when i received it. Cannot take pictures without a viewfinder! I returned it – and was shorted $14.37 on my refund. Not my fault – it was advertised incorrectly.
8 people found this helpful
Christopher Keith Shepherd –
Lovely clear! Beautiful!
Best incredible!
Medardo Jorge –
LA RECOMIENDO
BUENA CAMARA Y BUEN PRECIO, TIENE BUENAS CARACTERÍSTICAS
One person found this helpful
Tom S. –
Good camera
This is a nice camera. However, I had the AX-53 previously which is the upgrade from the AX-43. I like the AX-53 more. The 53 screen resolution is better and the handy eye piece/viewscope is essential for bright outdoor shooting since like most other LCD screens, it is washed out in the sunlight.It is also easier to track motion with that eyepiece than the LCD screen such as recording moving aircraft.If you’re using the AX-43 for indoor video, it is certainly the better choice to save money.
16 people found this helpful
Cesar Ramirez –
Excelente cámara de vídeo
Tal cual se muestra en la tienda de Amazon, con un mejor precio que la competencia y llego en muy buen estado.
One person found this helpful
Bibi –
Llegó antes de lo esperado !!!!
Producto en buen estado, todo muy bien 👍
One person found this helpful
Daniel López –
Precio calidad
Excelente camara, graba muy muy bien
One person found this helpful
Thomas Fessler –
Great Camcorder – get the FDR-AX53 instead for the same price!
A cost reduced version of the FDR-AX53. Makes focusing, etc much more challenging. Currently the price is the same as the FDR-AX53 – which makes purchasing the AX53 a no brainer. Why it’s $100 over MSRP on Amazon is questionable.
2 people found this helpful
Zoe Lass –
There is no Night Shot button; Not good for ghost hunting
I purchased this Handycam Camcorder with the intent to use it on paranormal investigations. I charged it up and inserted a SD Card. Wanting to test out the Night Shot function, I realized there was no button where it would be normally located behind the flip out view screen. I searched the menus, screen and the instructions there is no Night Shot. I purchased this on the answer from Sony Support USA about the availability of Night Shot, but now I’m disappointed and have to go to the trouble of returning it.Otherwise, it’s a nice camera and the stabilization (Balanced Optical Steady Shot) is great with the gimble, but without the Night Shot it’s useless to me and not worth the money. It does fall short of my expectations since there is no built-in memory and only one card slot. My old DVC and mini VHS tape Sony Camcorders at least had Night Shot. This is step backward for the ghost hunting community.
40 people found this helpful
James B. –
Great overall, but no viewfinder.
This video camera takes superb videos, and has great features. My first day using it I took video in bright sunshine after a snowstorm….I was not able to see what I was recording because the screen was black. I tried shading the screen, but it made no difference. The only time I was able to view the screen was when I was in my vehicle. Most of the time I am able to view the screen when recording outdoors, yet in intense sunshine I cannot see the screen. I was very disappointed having to return this camera because it overall captures beautiful video. I just need a viewfinder for those times when viewing the screen is difficult.
14 people found this helpful
Jennifer P. –
No viewfinder!!!
How can a camcorder not have a viewfinder? Terrible design flaw. I just bought this to replace my broken camcorder. I was so looking forward to videoing my son’s football game, I set up the camcorder on a tripod and was so excited to use it for the first time. When I could not see the screen at.all. It had a terrible glare on it. I thought the brightness just needed to be adjusted but that was not the case. I had other family members see if they could see and they thought it must be broken because all I could see was my reflection and a glare that I could hardly find the football field. It was partly cloudy that day and I could not see a thing. If you plan to use this outside beware there is not viewfinder and the screen has an awful glare, would not recommend.
18 people found this helpful
Diana L. Quinn –
Good quality video camera capable of doing lots
Overall a very good video camera and has flexible features, different video formats. The smart phone app to control zoom doesn’t work had to buy a separate remote (hardware) to remotely control the zoom.
One person found this helpful
daniel smith –
Great steady cam for youtube or family memories.
Really great buy. Used now as our primary youtube camera. My channel has really improved, and the steady cam is awesome. My hands shake a bit, and it smooths it right out.
6 people found this helpful
George –
GREAT PIECE
GOOD FOR THE JOB
2 people found this helpful
Austin Steyn –
LCD panel shocking in daylight
For the price this camera is certainly not worth it. The viewfinder is terrible to use in bright light conditions so If you are looking for an outdoors camera, forget this one! You can’t see anything on the viewfinder in sunlight. My phone is much better! The AX 43A has a much better LCD which I believe is better for outdoors. I don’t even know why Sony made this camera. If you can’t use a camera outdoors then what’s the point ? I can us my phone.Also… it has a small sensor so shooting in low light conditions is really bad.The camera is very heavy and bulky due to 3 axis Gimble.Only has one memory slotCamera for vloggers!!Panasonic camcorders are better value for money.
Cliente Amazon –
Buena Calidad
Muy buena cámara y fácil de usar, solo que este modelo No tiene visor ocular, tienes que usar la pantalla para ver lo que vas a grabar!!!
Lauren In Glen Burnie –
Major Step Up..
I needed a better camera for my video projects after spending a bunch on low quality cheaper products. I finally decided to stop trying to find a cheap solution and happened to come across this camera. I didn’t need a DSLR so I went with the camcorder unit as video is my prime focus. My son is a professional photographer and he swears by Sony products so I knew I would be getting good quality. I have pretty bad shaky hands due to essential tremors so a gimbal and stabilization is a must and boy this thing really steps up in that way. Steady video finally! I also managed to snag a reduced price through Amazon on a unit that had been returned with “minor cosmetic damage”. I didn’t care and I’m still trying to find that damage. A good deal became a great deal. Very happy!
16 people found this helpful
Axel Herrera Olvera –
Excelente videocamara
Acorde a mis necesidades, con una buena resolución y tamaño justo
One person found this helpful
David –
A tiempo y bien
El zoom de esta cámara es una chulada, calidad costo vale la pena
2 people found this helpful
SWFL Dude –
Sony quality
Still the best
One person found this helpful
Henry –
Outstanding vlogging handycam
This camera is great for both remote vlogging and studio recording. Both image quality and sound quality are excellent. Zoom and autofocus are outstanding, as you would expect from the Sony brand. My main purpose is studio vlogging with live streaming to YouTube, for which this AX43 does a very solid job.
4 people found this helpful
JOEL TETECATL COYAC –
UNA VIDEOCÁMARA PARA EL DÍA A DÍA
Probé esta videocámara con una tarjeta de memoria Lexar SDXC-I de 128 GB Class 10 U3 V30 667x 100 MB/s de lectura. Aunque anuncian que envían el modelo FDR-AX43B, me enviaron el modelo FDR-AX43A. Éste modelo tiene la pantalla LCD de 921600 pixeles, mientras que el modelo original FDR-AX43 la pantalla LCD es de 460800 pixeles. Hice las pruebas en 2K, formato de archivo XAVC S 60p.A Favor:Precio.Buena calidad de video.Generoso zoom óptico 20X.Ligero y compacto.Admite tarjetas de memoria de hasta 256 GBLa lente va de f2 a f4. Al hacer zoom en una habitación con poca luz prácticamente no cambia la exposición.Excelente resolución de la pantalla LCD (921600 pixeles).Puedes seleccionar el estándar NTSC o PAL.El cuerpo de la videocámara es esbelto, sin problema para alcanzar con tus dedos la palanca del zoom, a diferencia del modelo FDR-AX53 que tiene forma de barril y es muy difícil alcanzar la palanca del zoom.La batería suministrada es para 3 horas 25 min en modo 2K 60p y 50 Mbps, con modo de ahorro estándar y con el máximo brillo de la pantalla LCD.Puede grabar 2K a 120p y 100 Mbps.La estabilización en modo Estándar, Active e iActive es excelente.Permite tomar fotos a 16.6 MP y a 8.3 MP dependiendo del formato de video.Puertos para micrófono, HDMI y audífonos.La supresión de ruido del viento es efectivo al activar esta función. Sin embargo no hay que confiarse y mejor utilizar un micrófono externo.Aunque no es claro en el manual, puede cargar la batería con un banco de energía o power bank de 65W o más, mediante la conexión micro USB con el cable suministrado. No permite utilizar la cámara mientras lo hace. Incluso se recarga si lo dejas conectado a una PC o Laptop.En Contra:Pobre rango dinámico.Necesita visor (EVF) para andar en exteriores con mucho sol.La pantalla LCD de 3 pulgadas es muy pequeña y refleja mucha luz en exteriores. Se le puede colocar una película antireflejante para celular.No tiene luz NightShot. Solo tiene una opción Low Lux para condiciones de poca luz.No permite seleccionar la velocidad del zoom.El Auto Focus no es lo mejor, hay que usar la pantalla touch para que enfoque en el punto donde quieres.Aunque tiene muchas funciones como: grabar fotos, el tamaño de la foto, audio de 5.1 canales, seguimiento de rostros, y otras funciones, están condicionadas al formato de video que selecciones.El manual impreso incluido es muy básico. No incluye todos los comandos de la videocámara. Hay que descargar el manual completo de internet.Al grabar personas, el tono de piel es algo amarillento bajo luz artificial. Se puede corregir en post procesamiento.El botón inicio/paro se siente algo abajo para alcanzarlo con el pulgar.No tiene orejas para anclar una correa para el hombro o una correa para la muñeca.Los modos de estabilización Active e iActive hacen un recorte a la imagen.Ruido en tomas con poca luz.Al colocar un micrófono estorba para los dedos medio y anular.El puerto para micrófono está en la parte de atrás y estorba. Lo ideal es que estuviese adelante.Solo 3-4 fotos se pueden tomar en modo continuo.Guardar cada foto demora 5 segundos.
PAUL –
muy buena imagen y estabilidad
La imagen es muy buena, con buena iluminacion no se nota ruido, con poca luz el ruido es bajo, la bateria incluida dura mas de 3 hrs y si necesitas mas tiempo puedes conectar la camara a la corriente para seguir grabando .. los controles en automatico hacen muy buen trabajo.. el estabilizador de imagen es muy bueno .. la uso con SD de 256GB sin problemas .
7 people found this helpful