Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

Product Description

Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

Built for stability and productivity

Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder, 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.

Suppress camera shake – Gimbal Mechanism Inside

Extra-steady shooting on the move
Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder Watch Balanced Optical SteadyShot in action

Stable while walking
The unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot stabilizer, with an internal gimbal mechanism, is about 13 times more effective than other optical systems, allowing shake-free shooting while walking.

Stable even while running
The Balanced Optical SteadyShot internal gimbal mechanism and image processing algorithm deliver such stable shooting that you can even shoot steady movies while running.

Stable at full zoom
The stability delivered by the gimbal and algorithm of Balanced Optical SteadyShot allows you to shoot steady movies even at full zoom, where the camera shake is most visible.

High-resolution 4K recording

The brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K
The latest-generation lens and image sensor enhance the spectacular detail of 4K resolution, with increased sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low light. High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even fast-moving and complex scenes.

ZEISS 20x zoom 4K-compatible lens
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens has the widest angle of 26.8 mm, allowing more of the subject to fit in the frame. Capture a wide variety of scenes with the 20x optical zoom (26.8-536.0 mm; 16:9 mode), plus 30x (4K) or 40x (HD) Clear Image Zoom and 250x digital zoom.

Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine
The Exmor R CMOS sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise in dark environments, and enables soft background defocusing, while the BIONZ X image processing engine achieves more naturally vivid and lifelike images and faster processing.

See 4K movies in HD on non-4K devices

Super-sampled Full HD Playback on non-4K TV or device
4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV.

Trimming Playback trims the movie frame on the TV at a touch
Trace a finger on the LCD to trim the frame of a 4K movie playing on TV in Full HD.

High-performance AF

Fast Intelligent AF speeds up smartly
The AF algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, while a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system helps ensure that even moving subjects remain in sharp focus.

Sound recording with a superb natural presence

Great sound, less noise
Three mic capsules capture clear sound and reduce noise, enabling high-quality recording of sound with clear stereo separation.

Ideal for content creators and videographers

Shoot selfies, high- and low-position shots at will
Create the perfect vlogging setup with an optional shooting grip or microphone. The tilting LCD and grip make selfies, and high- and low-position shots easy.

LCD touch control
With all settings accessible right on the touch screen, the operation is fast and simple.

Serious audio connectivity
Headphone and microphone jacks are provided for premium audio connectivity.

Battery life
The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder uses a high-capacity battery to enable recording for long periods. Up to 235 minutes of continuous recording time with the supplied battery.

One-touch remote and one-touch sharing
Connect NFC-capable Android devices with a simple touch, for remote control, viewing, and image transfer using the Imaging Edge Mobile app. Easy manual pairing for iOS and other devices is also available.

Special effects, for high-impact movies

Highlight Movie Maker
Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Add highlight points to key moments while recording, then let the camcorder automatically generate a finished 4K or HD movie – with transitions synced to your chosen soundtrack.

Fast frame rates for slow-motion
With support for high-framerate captures up to 120fps in Full HD, you can create slow-motion recordings, elevating every movement in startling detail.

See times change with 4K time-lapse movies
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 in 4K high resolution into a time-lapse movie on a PC, or viewed with a simple variable-speed preview function on the camera.

Gimbal mechanism inside
Sony’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot is a unique image stabilizer, 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 the 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 26.8 mm wide-angle lens
Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more 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 26.8 mm (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 Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens for 4K
The Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder 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 each scene is faithfully captured, even with the compact design, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass delivers accurate color without aberration. The ZEISS T Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections, including ghosting and flare. Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

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 minimizing lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.

Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
With the high-quality, stabilized, 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).

Face Detection and Smile Shutter
Use Face Detection to optimize focus, exposure, and color for key people in a shot, even in selfies, so you only need to compose and narrate the scene. Prioritize 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.

Golf Shot
Capture and analyze 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. Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

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. Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

Realistic recording of voices, music, and other sounds
Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder 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 dialog, and more compelling soundtracks.

High-speed recording for high-quality slow motion
With support for high-frame-rate capture up to 120fps in Full HD, you can create slow-motion recordings, elevating every movement in startling detail. Simply import your video into the free PlayMemories Home or other popular editing software to reveal smooth, sharp action in even the most everyday activities. Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder