FDR-AX700 4K HDR Camcorder

Record exactly what you see as you like it

Capture life just as you see it in true-to-life 4K3 HDR (HLG) images with 1.0 – type stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor. The unrivalled performance of Fast Hybrid AF ensures that autofocus and AF tracking are exceptionally precise, responsive and reliable, so you’ll have every chance to take fantastic shots of fleeting action. With such professional-calibre capabilities so conveniently at your command, there are no limits to how far this Handycam® can take your shooting ambitions.

ust in time for IBC, Sony announced three new camcorders, all based on a new 1"-type sensor. The Sony FDR-AX700, HXR-NX80, and PXW-Z90 feature similar compact form factors and some great new features that will satisfy hobbyists and professionals alike. The camera bodies all feature comfortable grips with large zoom rockers, a 12x optical zoom lens, and manual controls for setting your exposure precisely. 4K recording can be done internally to SDXC cards at up to 30 fps in all models. HD recording can be used to achieve slow-motion effects with frame rates up to 120 fps. The AX700 and NX80 record using the XAVC S format, while the Z90 utilizes the professional XAVC L format. Additionally, the Z90 also features broadcast-standard 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling in HD resolutions (MPEG2 is available using the optional CBKZ-SLMP license key). An SDI output is available on the Z90, further enabling integration with broadcast-grade equipment. For filmmakers and videographers who want more control over their image in post-production, grade-friendly S-Log and S-Gamut image options are available on all models.
The 1"-type sensor featured in these camcorders provides a perfect middle ground between the deep focus of 2/3"-type and smaller sensors and the shallower depth of field that larger 35mm sensors are known for. So, whether you’re running-and-gunning and need everything in focus, or you want to create images that incorporate some cinematic flare, these cameras can do it all. Another cool feature that was implemented into these sensors is phase-detection autofocus. Phase-detection, as opposed to contrast-detection (also known as edge-detection) autofocus can recognize how far out of focus the subject is and in which direction the lens needs to be focused to ensure the subject is in sharp focus. Focus points are arranged to cover most of the sensor surface, so your subject can be automatically tracked throughout the frame. Event and sports videographers will appreciate the ability to automatically keep their subjects in focus.

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