Sony FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

Sony FDR-AX43A Specs

Key Specs

Image Sensor	1/2.5"-Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 8.57 Megapixel Effective: 8.29 Megapixel
Image Stabilization	Optical
Zoom	Optical: 20x Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD) Digital: 250x (in HD) Show More
Built-In Mic	Yes
Built-In Speaker	Yes
Built-In Light/Flash	Light - No Flash - No
Audio I/O	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Mono Microphone Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Wireless	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Mobile App Compatible	No
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8 VDC, 1960 mAh

Imaging

Image Sensor	1/2.5"-Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 8.57 Megapixel Effective: 8.29 Megapixel
Image Stabilization	Optical

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed	1/10000 to 8 Seconds in Photo Mode
Shooting Modes	Auto M (Manual)
Interval Recording	1 Second 2 Second 5 Second 10 Second 30 Second 60 Second
White Balance Modes	Auto Indoor 1 Onepush Outdoors
Self-Timer	10 Sec

Lens

Focal Length	4.44 to 88mm
35mm-Equivalent Focal Length	26.8 to 536mm at 16:9 32.8 to 656mm at 4:3
Maximum Aperture	f/2 to 3.8
Minimum Focus Distance	0.4" / 1.0 cm
Fixed Focus	No
Zoom	Optical: 20x Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD) Digital: 250x (in HD)
Filter Size	55 mm

Recording

System	NTSC
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid
Internal Recording Modes	AVCHD 1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps [28 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s] 1440 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [5 to 9 Mb/s] MP4 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s] XAVC S 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
Video Format	3840 x 2160p at 24/30 fps (100, 60 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 24/30/60 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (9 Mb/s AVCHD) 1440 x 1080i at 60 fps (5 Mb/s AVCHD) 1280 x 720p at 30 fps (3 Mb/s MP4)
Still Image Support	JPEG 16.6 MP (5440 x 3056) JPEG 12.5 MP (4080 x 3056) JPEG 8.3 MP (3840 x 2160) JPEG 6.2 MP (2880 x 2160) JPEG 2.1 MP (1920 x 1080) JPEG .3 MP (640 x 480)
Channels	5.1-Channel
Audio Format	AAC-LC Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 5.1 LPCM
Sampling Frequency	LPCM: 48.0 kHz
Bit Rate	LPCM: 16.0-Bit

Monitor

Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Display Size	3.0"

Features

Scene Modes	Preset: Yes
Creative Effects	Yes
Built-In Mic	Yes
Built-In Speaker	Yes
Built-In Light/Flash	Light - No Flash - No
Accessory Shoe	1 x Multi Interface Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread	1/4"-20 Female

Input/Output Connectors

Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Mono Microphone Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Other I/O	1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control/Video
Wireless	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Mobile App Compatible	No

General

Color	Black
Supported Languages	Brazilian Portuguese English French Spanish
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 6.8 VDC, 1960 mAh
Charging Method	AC Adapter
Power Adapter	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption	In LCD Operation: 4.9 W In Viewfinder Operation: 4.9 W
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)	6.8 x 3.2 x 2.9" / 173 x 80.5 x 73 mm
Weight	22.05 oz / 625 g (With Battery)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	2.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.6 x 6.6 x 4.2"

Sony FDR-AX43A OverviewCapture ultrasmooth video on the go with the FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam from Sony. This compact camcorder features a built-in gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and a low-light Exmor R CMOS image sensor to produce crisp, high-quality UHD 4K video or 16.6MP still photos. Record up to UHD 4K video at 24 or 30 fps using Sony's XAVC S codec at rates up to 100 Mb/s or up to 50 Mb/s 1080p HD video. Fast, intelligent autofocus tracks your subjects while keeping them sharp, and the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T zoom lens features a 20x optical/30x digital zoom in 4K and up to 250x digital zoom in HD.

The FDR-AX43A's Dual Video mode enables you to record MP4 movies simultaneously with your XAVC S 4K video, perfect for playback on your phone and faster uploading to your network or the web. The Dual Video Mode also enables the use of the Highlight Movie Maker, a one-button function that creates a highlight reel of your footage you can quickly play back at an event. A 4K time-lapse mode can be used to condense your adventures or capture stunning nature or atmospheric sequences.

Tilting Touchscreen LCD

For monitoring your shots from behind the camera or from the front when using the camera for vlogging, the 3" 921K tilting touchscreen LCD is ideal for selfie-style shooting and for all other shot composition options. Simply flip the screen to its open position and power is automatically turned on, giving you access to the camera's settings menu for fast and easy operation.

Easy Point-and-Shoot Operation

The FDR-AX43A camcorder features a range of automatic image and audio options for easy point-and-shoot operation as well as enhanced manual controls that offer greater creative freedom for advanced users. An assignable ring on the front of the camcorder can be assigned to control of zoom, focus, exposure, iris, shutter speed, exposure, or white balance.

1/2.5" Exmor R Low-Light CMOS Sensor

The CMOS sensor provides enhanced sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise under dark as well as bright shooting conditions.

Built-In Gimbal with Optical Stabilization

The FDR-AX43A's integrated gimbal with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization cushions your images against shaking and jarring, even while running or zoomed in.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens with 20x Optical Zoom

The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens features a wide 35mm equivalent focal length of 26.8mm (in movie mode) to fit more into your shots and a 20x optical zoom range in UHD 4K. Multicoating reduces unwanted reflections, ghosting, and flares. To get you closer to the action, the zoom range can be extended up to 30x/40x (4K/HD) using Clear Image Zoom.

Fast Intelligent AF

The Fast Intelligent AF uses accurate contrast-detection autofocus to minimize lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, so you can capture more fleeting moments.

5.1 Channel Onboard Audio Capture

During AVCHD recording, a 5.1 channel built-in microphone captures active sounds coming from five directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring of each channel's levels.

 

Note: The 5.1 channel audio is only available when recording in AVCHD, so it is not available for UHD 4K recording, which uses the XAVC S codec.

Lower Noise Audio Performance

The microphone is designed to gather clear sound from five directions, making it possible to faithfully reproduce audio with clearly defined separation.

High-Speed Full HD Recording

Shoot in 1080p at 120 fps and bring it into your editing software to produce high-resolution slow-motion footage. This is useful for reviewing, in greater slow-motion detail, sports and everyday action that can occur too quickly in real time for you to see clearly.

XAVC S, AVCHD, and MP4 Codecs

The FDR-AX43A 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 an MP4 wrapper, which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Additionally, you can choose to record HD in AVCHD (ideal for HDTV and Blu-ray disc burning) or MP4 (ideal for sharing over the internet).

Dual-Video Recording

Record two movies at the same time, one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. This gives you a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.

4K Time-Lapse

Capture 4K still images continuously over an extensive period of time at a selected constant interval from each shot to the next, edit the entire sequence of still images in postproduction, and enjoy playback of that series of images as a time-lapse movie.

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.

Timecode and User Bit

Timecode and User Bit can be added to movies as data elements. The Timecode function records hours/minutes/seconds/frames on image data for precise advanced video editing. The User Bit function records information such as date, time, and scene number in eight-digit arbitrary numbers, and is useful for editing movies using two or more cameras.

3" Clear Photo LCD Touchscreen Display

The flip-out, tilting 3" 921K LCD provides a crisp view perfect for viewing, playback, or vlogging.

Highlight Movie Maker

Highlight Movie Maker automatically selects the best scenes from your videos and creates a short MP4 highlight reel of your recorded action to share and enjoy instantly.

Simple Connectivity to Smartphones via Wi-Fi/NFC

Built-in Wi-Fi/NFC support enables easy connectivity with smartphones for one-touch sharing and one-touch remote control. NFC (near-field communication) provides "touch connection" convenience when transferring images to Android smartphones and tablets. Simply touch your NFC-compatible device to the camcorder to establish a connection.

Live Streaming

Share the adventure as it happens via Ustream live streaming. Now your circle of friends and family can share the excitement in real time by simply logging in to Ustream from anywhere. You can also link your favorite social accounts to notify your friends when you start streaming video.

Multicamera Control

Add a different point of view by including other camera angles to your movies. Connect to up to five compatible Sony cameras via Wi-Fi and use the camcorder's LCD to preview what the other cameras are seeing and simultaneously start recording on all synced cameras. After recording, you can use the PlayMemories Home software (available as a free download on Sony's website) to easily edit and create multiview movies.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 60 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Tripod, Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, and Low light.

Multi Interface Accessory Shoe

Expand photographic and movie shooting possibilities by attaching optional accessories via the Multi Interface Shoe. Attach an electronic viewfinder, external flash, stereo microphone, or even a compatible remote control via the Multi Terminal.

 

• Sony FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder
• Sony NP-FV70A V-Series Battery Pack for Handycam Camcorders (1900mAh)
• Sony AC-L200 AC Adapter for Handycam Using A/P/F-Series InfoLITHIUM Batteries
• Power Cord
• Micro-HDMI Cable
• Micro-USB Cable
• Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty