Sony FDR-AX1 Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
Model: FDR-AX1
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Viewfinder
Power Mode | Yes |
Type | 0.45" (1.14 cm) |
Backlight | Yes |
Recording
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) |
Video Signal | UHDTV HDTV |
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) |
Video Format | XAVC-S format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
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) |
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 |
General
Weight | 5.38 lb (2.44 kg) camera only 6.1 lb (2.77 kg) camera and NP-F970 battery |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.44 x 7.6 x 14.25" (189 x 193 x 362 mm) including NP-F970 battery |
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) |
Power Requirements | 7.2 V (battery pack) 12.4 V (AC adapter) |
Battery Type | NP-F970 |
Focus Control
Focus Area | Full range focus |
Focus System | Contrast AF |
AF Modes | Auto Manual (ring) |
Push Auto Focus | Yes |
Manual Focus Assist | Magnified display for precise manual focus Peaking display |
Exposure Control
Push Auto Iris | Yes |
Manual Exposure Assist | Zebra pattern display |
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 |
Display
Pixels | 1,229,000 pixels |
LCD Type | 3.5" (8.8 cm) Xtra Fine LCD 3D display |
Backlight | Yes (menu) |
Marker | Yes |
Angle Adjustment | Opening Angle: 180° (max) Turning Angle: 270° (max) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (wide) |
Coverage | 100% |
Connectivity
DC Input | Yes |
Remote Terminal | LANC |
Accessory Shoe | Yes |
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) |
The FDR-AX1 is a powerful tool with 4K internal recording up to 60 fps off of an Exmor 8.3MP CMOS sensor. One of the things making this camera great for professionals and home users alike is the array of function buttons around the camera giving easy access to many key options.
Let me just state for the record - The Ed Rogers Videogame Foundation (truly a worthy cause I understand) gratefully accepts generous donations...;) I haven't really investigated 4k compatible editing software. Which platforms support it? I love the demo video. Nice! Well done.
The Sony FDR-AX1 is a 4K camcorder that comes in at a low $4498 price tag and is really the first of its kind in bringing affordable 4K to the masses with its lightweight XAVC-S codec.
Douglas Spotted Eagle has been working with Creative COW for nearly 15 years, since before it was even called The COW.
The camera creates a grainy image in low light situations, not sure why. I've gotten both good and bad quality out of it, and the batteries are a real problem in that they are hard to keep charged.
- Record 4K 3840 x 2160p Video at 60 fps
- 1/2.3" Exmor R 8.3MP CMOS Image Sensor
- Sony G Lens with 20x Optical Zoom
- Built-In Microphone & Dual Pro XLR Jacks
- Dual XQD Card Slots for 4K Recording
- XAVC-S Format for 150 Mbps 4K Recording
- Three ND Filters & Five Paint Functions
- Independent Zoom, Focus & Iris Rings
- Seven Assignable Buttons & HDMI Output
- Supports TRILUMINOS Color Technology
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- Sony FDR-AX1 Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
- 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
- 32GB QDN32/T XQD N Series Memory Card
- Vegas Pro 12
- License CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty