Sony FDR-AX700 4K HDR Camcorder

Sony FDR-AX700 4K HDR Camcorder

A large 14.2-megapixel (effective) 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor delivers beautiful background bokeh defocus effects and superior sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise, even under dark or bright conditions. This sensor integrates up to 273 phase-detection AF points that densely cover approx. 84% of the image area, for precise tracking of subjects throughout the shooting frame.

Incredibly Fast Hybrid Auto Focus

The FDR-AX700 features an extraordinarily accurate AF system. Using 273 focus points covering 84% of the frame, the system combines the strengths of both Phase Detection AF and Contrast Detection AF for unsurpassed results. Focus is always important, especially in large-sensor 4K imaging. With its powerful high-speed BIONZ X image processing engine and advanced new movie AF algorithm, the FDR-AX700 can hold focus even on fast-moving subjects such as sports, pets or children at play. Refinements like 4K face detection and object tracking technology make it easy to follow your subject.

Capture Beautiful 4K Video

The FDR-AX700 offers the advantages of 4K (QFHD 3840 x 2160) movie recording, with full pixel readout without pixel binning, capturing approximately 1.7x more information than is required for 4K movie output ensuring that all the finest details are captured accurately. Utilizing the XAVC S codec to record video at a high data rates, users have the option of shooting at either 24p or 30p in 4K mode up to 100 Mbps, or in frame rates of up to 120p in Full HD up to 50 Mbps.

Instant High Dynamic Range Feature

4K High Dynamic Range astonishes viewers with visual depth and impact that are less like conventional movies and television – and more like real life. With the ability to reproduce images from deep shadows to piercing highlights, 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) is astonishing. With Instant HDR, a first in palm-sized cameras, the FDR-AX700 empowers you to capture High Dynamic Range without complex post production. Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording captures HDR, yet plays back beautifully on both HDR and conventional televisions. For added versatility, the camera also provides S-Log3 encoding.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 12x Optical Zoom Lens

Custom ZEISS optics are fine-tuned to deliver the full beauty of 4K, with pin-sharp detail to every corner, thanks to the use of both advanced aspherical (AA) and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements. The 29 mm wide angle means grand landscapes can be captured, or you can get a closer view with up to 12x optical and 24x Clear Image zoom.

Enhanced BIONZ X Image Processing Engine

The enhanced BIONZ X image processing engine is optimized for faster processing, to drive focusing speeds, stunning 4K HDR (HLG) capture, and incredible slow motion recording at up to 960(NTSC)/1000(PAL) fps.

4K HDR (HLG) Movie Quality

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology puts a visual revolution on display by revealing far wider ranges of color and brightness, fully realizing the exceptional quality of high-resolution 4K images. Moreover, with Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording capability, the FDR-AX700 makes it easy to immediately enjoy, without extra processing, HDR images, simply by connecting the camera to a HLG-compatible Sony TV via a USB cable.

What's in the Box

• Sony FDR-AX700 4K HDR Camcorder
• Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70A)
• AC Adapter
• Power Cord
• Operating Guide
• RMT-835 Remote Commander with Battery
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Large Eyecup

Specifications

Sony FDR-AX700 4K HDR Camcorder

Sensor

• Sensor type: 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor
• Effective pixels (video): Approx.14.2 M pixels (16:9)
• Effective pixels (still image):
• Approx. 14.2M pixels (16:9)
• Approx. 12.0M pixels (3:2)

Processor

• Image processor: BIONZ X image processor

Lens

• Lens type: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
• Filter diameter: 2.44 inches
• Lens cover: Lens cap
• Aperture: f/2.8-4.5
• Focal distance: f = 9.3-111.6 mm
• Focal length (35mm equivalent video): f=29.0-348.0 mm (16:9)
• Focal length (35mm equivalent still image):
• f=29.0-348.0mm (16:9)
• f=32.8-393.6mm (3:2)
• Minimum focus distance:
• Approx. 0.39 inch (Wide)
• Approx. 39.37 inch (Tele)
• Approx. 13/32 inch (Wide)
• Approx. 39 3/8 inch (Tele)
• Iris diaphragm: 7 blades
• ND filter:
• Off
• 1/4
• 1/16
• 1/64

Zoom

• Optical zoom: 12x
• Clear image zoom:
• 4K: 18x
• HD: 24x
• Digital zoom: 192x

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder type: 1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED/Color 2,359,296 dots equivalent
• Feld of view: 100%
• Diopter adjustment: Yes 

LCD

• Screen type: 8.8cm (3.5 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (1,555K) Wide (16:9)
• Touch panel: Yes
• Brightness control: Yes (Menu)
• Marker/grid display: Marker
• Angle adjustment:
• Opening angle: Maximum 90 degrees
• Turning angle: Maximum 270 degrees

Image Stabilization

• Image stabilization type: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with active mode (Wide to Tele)

Focus

• Focus type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
• Focus points: Max. 273 points (phase-detection AF)
• AF drive speed: Yes (7 steps)
• AF subject track set: Yes (AF Tracking Depth (5 steps), AF Subject Switching Sensitivity (5 steps))
• Focus mode: Auto/Manual (Touch Panel/Dial)
• Focus area:
• Wide
• Zone
• Center
• Flexible spot
• Phase AF frames: Yes (On/Off)
• Fast intelligent AF
• Lock-On AF: Yes
• Manual focus assist:
• Magnified display for precise manual focus (x4/x8)
• Peaking display

Exposure

• Mode:
• Auto
• Flexible spot (touch panel)
• Manual (dial/menu)
• Metering modes: Multi-segment/Spot
• Exposure compensation: AE Shift (Dial/Touch Panel)
• Low lux mode: Yes
• Auto iris control: f/2.8-11
• Manual iris control: f/2.8-11
• Manual exposure assist: Zebra Pattern Display
• Backlight compensation: Yes (Auto)
• Gain control: Auto/Manual
• AGC limit: Yes
• Minimum illumination:
• [NTSC] standard:
• 3 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
• Low Lux 1.7 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
• NightShot: 0 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
• [PAL] standard:
• 3 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed)
• Low Lux 1.7 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed)
• NightShot: 0 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed)

Shutter Speed

• Auto control range:
• [NTSC] 1/8-1/10000
• [PAL] 1/6-1/10000
• Standard:
• [NTSC] 1/60-1/10000
• [PAL] 1/50-1/10000
• Manual iris control (photo mode):
• [NTSC] 1/60-1/10000
• [PAL] 1/50-1/10000
• Manual shutter:
• [NTSC] 1/8-1/10000
• [PAL] 1/6-1/10000

White Balance

• White Balance modes:
• Auto
• Onepush A
• Onepush B
• Outdoor
• Indoor
• WB Temp
• White Balance shift: Yes (Outdoor -7 to +7 15 steps)

Storage Media

• Media type:
• AVCHD
• Still:
• Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)
• Memory Stick PRO-HG Du
• Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (Class 4 or higher)
• XAVC S 4K (100 Mbps): SDXC memory card (UHS-I U3)
• XAVC S 4K (60 Mbps): SDXC memory card (Class 10 or higher)
• XAVC S HD: SDXC memory card (Class 10 or higher)

Recording

• Recording format (video):
• AVCHD format ver. 2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC/H.264
• XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC/H264
• XAVC S proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Video Resolution:
• [NTSC]:
• XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/30p, 24p
• XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080/120p, 60p, 30p, 24p
• AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX, FH)
• 1440 x 1080/60i (LP) XAVC S Proxy: 1280 x 720/60p, 30p, 24p, 640 x 360 60p, 30p, 24p
• [PAL]:
• XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/25p
• XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080/100p, 50p, 25p
• AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/50i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080/50i (LP)
• XAVC S Proxy: 1280×720/50p,25p, 640×360/50p, 25p
• Slow and Quick Motion (S&Q):
• [NTST]:
• Rec Format:
• 4K: 30p, 24p
• HD: 60p, 30p, 24p
• Frame Rate 4K: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps
• Frame Rate HD: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps,15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps
• [PAL]:
• Rec Format:
• 4K: 25p
• HD: 50p, 25p
• Frame Rate 4K: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps
• HD: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
• Super Slow Motion (SS):
• [NTSC]:
• Rec Format:
• HD: 60p, 30p, 24p
• Frame Rate HD: 240fps, 480fps, 960fps
• [PAL]:
• Rec Format:
• HD: 50p, 25p
• Frame Rate HD: 250fps, 500fps, 1,000fps
• Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR):
• XAVC S 4K:
• Approx. 100 Mbps, 60 Mbps
• XAVC S HD:
• Approx. 100 Mbps (1,920 x 1,080/120p, 100p), 60 Mbps (1,920 x 1,080/120p, 100p), 50 Mbps, 25 Mbps, 16 Mbps
• AVCHD FX:
• Approx. 24 Mbps
• FH:
• Approx. 17 Mbps, LP: Approx. 5 Mbps
• XAVC S Proxy:
• Approx. 9 Mbps (1,280 x 720)/Approx. 3 Mbps (640 x 360)
• Recording format (still image):
• JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline-compliant)
• Picture Profile, Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) parameters:
• Black level
• Gamma (Standard, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709(800%), S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3)
• Black Gamma
• Knee
• Color Mode (Standard, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, B/W, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3)
• Saturation
• Color Phase
• Color Depth
• Color Correction
• WB Shift
• Detail
• Copy
• Reset
• Proxy recording: Yes
• Still image size (photo mode):
• 12.0 megapixels 3:2 (4,240 x 2,824)
• 14.2 megapixels 16:9 (5,024 x 2,824)

Audio

• Microphone: Built-in stereo mic
• Audio recording format:
• Dolby Digital 2ch stereo
• Dolby Digital stereo creator
• MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch8
• MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit)
• Mic level control: Yes (31 steps)
• Speaker: Monaural Speaker

Advanced Feature

• Scene selection:
• Night
• Sunrise and Sunset
• Fireworks
• Landscape
• Portrait
• Spotlight
• Beach
• Nightshot Infrared System: yes
• Time Code/User Bit: Yes
• Other features:
• Face Detection
• Intelligent Auto:
• Portrait
• Baby
• Walk
• Tripod
• Backlight
• Landscape
• Spotlight
• Twilight
• Macro
• Low Light

Playback

• Fast playback: About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times
• Slow playback: Forward: 1/5 speed, Reverse: 1/2 speed

Wireless Function

• WI-FI: Yes (Wi-Fi compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))
• NFC: Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)

Terminal Shoe

• Accessory shoe: Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)
• HDMI terminal: Yes (HDMI)
• Multi/Micro USB terminal: Yes
• Remote terminal:
• Integrated into Multi/Micro USB terminal
• Stereo mini-mini jack (2.5 mm)
• STD output: Composite Video out (sold separately AV cable)
• Microphone input: Stereo mini-jack
• Headphone jack: Stereo mini-jack
• Memory card slot:
• Slot A: Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards compatible
• Slot B: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards compatible
• DC in: Yes

Power

• Battery type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)
• Power consumption (LCD): 4K:5.1W13
• Power consumption (Viewfinder): 4K:4.8W13
• Power requirements: 7.4V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adapter)
• Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery): Yes (Approx. 2 hours 50 min)

Physical

• Weight (without battery): 2.1 lb
• Dimensions (without battery): Approx. 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 7 3/4 inches

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