The Sony FDR-AX53 is a
palm-sized Handycam camcorder that combines a Zeiss 20x optical zoom lens and a
high-sensitivity image sensor to produce crisp and high-quality UHD 4K video.
The Exmor R CMOS image sensor supports UHD 4K video capture at 24 or 30 fps
using Sony's XAVC S codec and features pixels that are approximately 1.6x
larger than the previous model for enhanced performance in all conditions,
particularly low-light scenarios. The camcorder also features Sony's Balance
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology to help produce smooth and
stable footage throughout the zoom range. Further enhancements include improved
autofocus speed and accuracy, a lower-noise built-in microphone, and a
high-speed 1080p 120 fps recording mode to create high-resolution slow-motion
content.
You can monitor your shots using
the camcorder's 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD touchscreen display with 921K dot
resolution, or the high-resolution 0.24" 1,555K dot OLED EVF. For
large-screen playback, an HDMI output port is also provided for connecting to
your HDTV to large-screen. You can even 'trim' a selected portion of a 4K video
or image frame to fill the screen with Full HD quality. For enhanced
connectivity and remote control, the FDR-AX53 is Wi-Fi and NFC enabled. This
lets you use your smartphone or tablet to control the camcorder, as well as wirelessly
transfer files to your mobile device and even stream live to Ustream.
Designed for a wide range of users,
the camcorder features a range of automatic image and audio options for easy
point-and-shoot operation, as well as enhanced manual controls that give you
more creative freedom. 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. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack is included for powering
the camcorder, along with an AC adapter, micro-HDMI cable, and micro-USB cable.
Exmor
R CMOS Sensor
A newly developed image sensor,
with pixels of approximately 1.6 times larger than previous models, offers
enhanced sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise under
dark as well as bright shooting conditions.
Carl
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens with 20x Optical Zoom
The FDR-AX53 comes equipped with a
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. It 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. Multi-layer Zeiss T* coating further enhances image quality by
reducing unwanted reflection, such as ghost and flare. To get you closer to the
action, the zoom range can be extended using Clear Image Zoom of 30x/40x
(4K/HD) using Clear Image zoom.
Balanced
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Advanced image stabilization
suppresses camera shake to stabilize footage as it is being shot and works
throughout the zoom range. In HD shooting mode, it further reduces effects of
camera shake even under unstable conditions with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode
compensating for vibration in five different directions, so you can shoot
stable high-quality movies even while running.
Fast
Intelligent AF
Fast Intelligent AF achieves very
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.
5.1
Channel On-Board 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: 5.1 channel audio is only available when recording in AVCHD, so it
is not available for 4K UHD recording, which uses the XAVC S codec.
Lower
Noise Audio Performance
A new structural design enables the
microphone to gather clearer sound from five directions than the previous
generation camcorder, with approx. 40% less noise and twice as effective 2ch
stereo (for XAVC S shooting) and three times as effective Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround (for AVCHD shooting) sound performance. This makes 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-AX53 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 a MP4 wrapper which
allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Additionally, you can chose
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
post-production, 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.
Time
Code / User Bit
Time Code and User Bit can be added
to movies as data elements. The Time Code function records hours/minutes/seconds/frames
on image data for precise advanced video editing. 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.
0.24"
OLED EVF
The high contrast 0.24" OLED
Tru-Finder EVF features a 1,555K-dot resolution and reproduces rich color and
deep blacks. The optical design uses four dual-surface spherical lenses, which
provides a wide 33-degree viewing angle for clear images from center to the edge
of the viewfinder.
3.0"
Xtra Fine LCD Touchscreen Display
The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD
features 921K dot resolution for sharp, bright, vivid images, enabling you to
change settings to best represent the scene. Easily scroll through menus and
view footage thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility
in bright daylight.
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. You
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.
Multi-Camera
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 multi-view movies.
Highlight
Movie Maker
Highlight Movie Maker produces a
short highlight movie clip to share and enjoy instantly. Using an advanced
algorithm based on the motion gyro, Highlight Movie Maker automatically selects
the best scenes from your videos and creates a MP4 highlight reel of your
recorded action.
Note: Highlight Move Maker is only available in AVCHD.
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.
Trimming
Playback
Connect to your 1080p HDTV via the
camcorder's HDMI output and select a specific portion of the 4K picture for
playback; you can move the section using the camcorder's menu toggle, and scale
it using the zoom lever.
Manual
Control Ring
The manual control ring around the
lens opening can be assigned to control zoom, focus, exposure, iris, shutter
speed, exposure, or white balance.
Additional
Features
- Dual
Record (video and still image recording)
- Photo
capture from movie
- NightShot
infrared recording
- Face
Detection and Smile Shutter
- Motion/Golf
Shot
- BRAVIA
Sync (CEC)
- Lock-on AF
- My Voice
Cancelling
