Sony FDR-AX700 4K Camcorder

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• 4K HDR Video Recording
• 1"-Type Stacked CMOS Sensor
• Bionz X Image Processor
• 273-Point Phase Detection Autofocus
• Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* Lens
• 12x Optical Zoom & 18x Clear Image Zoom
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• 0.39" OLED EVF / 3.5" XtraFine LCD
• High-Speed 120 fps Recording
• S-Log and S-Gamut Picture Profiles
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• 4K HDR Video Recording
  

• Recording in HDR using Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) enables you to record and display wider ranges of exposure and color than normally available in SDR media. Without extra processing, HDR recordings can be enjoyed by simply connecting the camera to an HLG-compatible Sony TV using a USB cable.

  XAVC S Recording Format

  The XAVC S format is used for 4K and HD recording. Bit rates of up to 100 Mbps for 4K, and 50 Mbps for Full HD recording, ensure detailed video with minimal compression noise. 100 Mbps recording is also available at 120 fps in Full HD, so high-quality slow-motion sequences can be created during post-processing.

  Proxy Recording

  Speed up your editing and delivery with the option of onboard proxy recording. Lower-resolution proxy files are captured alongside full-resolution 4K video, for easy sharing and online collaboration, as well as more efficient editing on under-powered computers. When you're ready, simply substitute the proxy files with the full-resolution ones to finalize your video.

  Slow and Quick Motion

  Enjoy creative ways to express time's passage. The Super Slow Motion and Slow & Quick Motion let you capture motion in the blink of an eye, at up to 960 fps (40x super slow motion), or in compelling time-lapse sequences, captured at 1 fps for playback at up to 60x natural speed.

  S-Gamut and S-Log Picture Profiles

  S-Gamut and S-Log shooting gives you more flexibility to custom-tailor your images by performing color grading in post-production. S-Log3 and S-Log2 gamma provide wide dynamic range shooting (1300%), to minimize blown highlights and crushed blacks.

  While exposure may be more difficult to judge off the LCD and EVF, exposure zebras are available, indicating areas of overexposure using clear stripes on the image preview. An adjustable level lets you accurately dial in the ideal exposure for everything from skin tones to sunlit landscapes.

  Timecode / User Bit

  For professional workflows and multicamera editing requirements, standard SMPTE Timecode and User Bit can be included with your recordings. With embedded timecode, synchronizing multiple cameras for editing is incredibly simple, while custom eight-digit User Bit codes allow fast indexing and media management on larger projects.

  Phase-Detection Autofocus

  Wide Coverage

  Up to 273 phase-detection focus points cover over 80% of the entire image area. This makes autofocus coverage widespread and dense enough to quickly capture subjects, such as fast-moving ones that are otherwise difficult to focus on.

  Focus Tracking

  Easily keep track of your focus areas with phase-detection AF frames around in-focus subjects. Switching between focus points is seamless as well, with a simple touch on the screen to select a new focus target.

  Five levels of AF Subject Switching Sensitivity are available. The Responsive setting allows the camera to switch quickly among multiple subjects or focus points, while the Locked-On setting favors a single subject.

  Adjustable Tracking Depth Range

  Select an AF tracking depth configuration within a range from "1" to "5"—from the narrowest setting for relatively little movement, to the widest setting for relatively dynamic movement. This lets you take advantage of specific ways to track subjects according to your expressive intentions, subject movement, and shooting conditions.

  Features

  Monitoring

  The OLED electronic viewfinder allows for confident compositions. Its wide contrast and color reproduction help accurately represent the image to be recorded.

  The 3.5" touchscreen LCD panel provides a convenient way to monitor your compositions. Not only can the touch functionality be used for menu navigation, but focus points can be selected as well.

  Manual Lens Ring

  Using the switch on the side, the lens ring facilitates smooth and precise manual adjustment of either focus or zoom.

  Manual Dial

  The manual dial and buttons on the side of the body allow for swift, easy adjustment of iris (aperture), gain/ISO, and shutter speed.

  Built-In ND Filters

  Choose among Clear, 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64 Neutral Density filters to adjust the light level entering the lens. This gives video makers the freedom to precisely control shutter speed and aperture for greater creative possibilities. Utilize the ND filters outdoors to open up the lens and create out-of-focus backgrounds.

  Dual Memory Card Slots

  Dual slots for SD card and SD card/Memory Stick support, with both simultaneous and relay recording. Use relay mode where long recording sessions need to span across both cards; for critical recordings, the simultaneous recording mode provides a backup for improved flexibility in client and production workflows.

  LANC Port

  The built-in LANC port allows connection to a LANC-compatible accessory, so you can control the camcorder remotely.

  4K HDMI Output

  Send clean 4K video to external monitors and even off-board recorders, or simply enjoy your recordings on a TV, with the HDMI output. The full-size (Type-A) HDMI terminal provides a more secure connection than commonly-found Mini or micro-HDMI terminals.

  MI (Multi-Interface) Accessory Shoe

  The MI Shoe is compatible with various general-purpose accessories, and further expands the camcorder's shooting capabilities in a range of situations.

  
  

  Specifications:

  
  

  Camera
  Sensor	1 x 1" CMOS
  Pixel Gross	Not Specified by Manufacturer
  Effective Pixels	14.2 MP (16:9 Video) 14.2 MP (16:9 Photo) 12 MP (3:2 Photo)

  Optics
  Focal Length	9.3 - 111.6mm
  35mm-Equivalent Focal Length	29 - 348 at 16:9 (Video/Photo) 32.8 - 393.6 at 3:2 (Photo)
  Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 - f/4.5
  Minimum Focusing Distance	0.4" / 1.0 cm
  Angle of View	Not Specified by Manufacturer
  Zoom	Optical: 12x Clear Image Zoom: 18x 4K Clear Image Zoom: 24x (in HD) Digital: 192x
  Filter Size	62 mm
  Built-In ND Filters	Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

  Recording
  System	NTSC