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Sony FDR-AX43A 4K Handycam

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Cat No.
39543
SKU
FDRAX43AB.CEH
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Sony FDR-AX43A 4K Handycam

Built for stability and productivity

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.

Stable while walking
The unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot stabiliser, with 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 camera shake is most visible.

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 a widest angle of 26.8 mm, allowing more of a subject to fit in the frame. Capture a wide variety of scenes with the 20x optical zoom (26.8-536.0mm; 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery life
The AX43 uses a high-capacity battery to enable recording for long periods. Up to 235 mins 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.

Highlight Movie Maker
Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec, the FDR-AX43 can simultaneously captures at 4K (3840x2160) or Full HD (1920×1080), and HD (1280x720) for both full quality storage and easy sharing. The HD (1280x720) resolutions uses an efficient MP4 video format to create quick, and automatic, HD highlight movies for immediate sharing - complete with video transitions and your choice of background music.

Fast frame rates, for slow-motion
With support for high framerate capture, up to 100fps/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.

  • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
  • 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens
  • 20x optical zoom with 30x/40x (4K/HD) Clear Image Zoom
Sensor
Sensor Type 1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)1
Effective Pixels (Still Image)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9) / approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3)
Processor
Image Processor BIONZ X image processor
Lens
Lens Type ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Filter Diameter 55mm
Lens Cover Auto
Aperture F2.0-3.8
Focal Distance f=4.4-88 mm
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video) f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch 1, f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9)
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image) f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch (16:9), f=1 5/16-25 7/8 inch (4:3), f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele), approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31 1/2 inch (Tele)
Iris Diaphragm 6 blades
ND Filter -
Zoom
Optical Zoom 20x
Clear Image Zoom 4K: 30x, HD: 40x2
Digital Zoom 250x3
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type -
Field of View -
Diopter adjustment -
LCD
Screen Type 7.5 cm (3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (921,000 dots) Wide (16:9)
Touch Panel Yes
Brightness Control Yes (Menu)4
Marker/Grid Display Grid Line5
Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization Type Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)6
Focus
Focus Type Contrast AF
Focus Points -
Focus Mode Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Focus Area Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Fast Intelligent AF Yes
Lock-On AF Lock-on AF7
Manual Focus Assist Peaking Display
Exposure
Mode Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu)
Metering Modes Multi-segment / Spot
Exposure Compensation AE Shift (Touch Panel)
LOW LUX Mode Yes
Auto Iris Control F2.0-F11
Manual Iris Control F2.0-F11
Manual Exposure Assist Zebra Pattern Display
Backlight Compensation Yes(Auto)
Gain Control Auto
AGC Limit Yes
Minimum Illumination 4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range 1/6-1/10000
Standard 1/50-1/10000
Manual Iris Control (Photo mode) 1/25-1/10000
Manual Shutter 1/6-1/10000
Smooth Slow 1/215-1/10000
White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
White Balance Shift Yes
Flash
Flash Metering System Pre-flash TTL8
Flash Compensation Yes (3 steps)8
Flash Mode Auto / On / OFF8
Storage Media
Media Type XAVC S 4K (100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K (60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Internal Media -
Recording
Recording Format (Video) XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Video Resolution XAVC S 4K: 3840x2160 / 25p,24p, XAVC S HD: 1920x1080 / 50p,25p,24p, AVCHD: 1920x1080 / 50p(PS),25p(FX,FH),24p(FX,FH),50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ,LP), MP4: 1280x720 / 25p
Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR) XAVC S 4K: approx. 100 Mbps, XAVC S 4K: approx. 60 Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx. 50 Mbps, AVCHD PS: approx. 28 Mbps / FX: approx. 24 Mbps / FH: approx. 17 Mbps / HQ: approx. 9 Mbps / LP: approx. 5 Mbps, MP4: approx. 3 Mbps9
Recording Format (Still Image) JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible)
Still Image Size (Photo Mode) L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9, (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode) M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture) 1920x1080, 3840x2160 / HD: S 2.1 M, 4K: L 8.3 M
Still Image Size (Dual Record) M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)71011
Audio
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format LPCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 bit)12, Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator13, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator13, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch14
Mic Level Control Yes(31steps)
Auto Wind Noise Reduction Yes(On/Off)
My Voice Canceling Yes
Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone, Monaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
High Speed Rec Yes (100p / 1920x1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)
Time-Lapse Capture Time-Lapse Capture, Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shot Number (1-999), Capture Image Size (4K: L (8.3M, 3840x2160) / HD: S(2.1M, 1920x1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock / AE Tracking)
Scene Selection Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
NightShot Infrared System -
Time Code / User Bit Yes
Other Features Face Detection 7, Cinematone, Golf Shot (Yes13), Smooth Slow Rec (Yes13), Fader Effect(s) (White / Black15), Intelligent Auto (Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter (Off / Dual Capture / Always On71011), Red Eye Reduction8, Direct Copy
Playback
Fast Playback About 5 times /10 times / 30 times / 60 times
Slow Playback Forward: 1/5 speed, Reverse: 1/2 speed
Trimming Playback Yes
Highlight Movie Maker Highlight Movie Maker, Highlight background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible16)
Motion Shot Video Yes17
Slide Show (Still Image) Slide Show
Projector
Light Output -
Resolution Output -
Projected Image Size -
Endurance (Battery Life) -
Projector input -
Keystone Adjustment -
Wireless Function
Wi-Fi® Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band))18
NFC™ Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Multi Camera Control Yes
Terminal / Shoe
Accessory Shoe Yes(Multi Interface Shoe)
HDMI Terminal Yes (HDMI micro) 19
Projector Input -
Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes20
Remote Terminal Integrated into Multi / Micro USB Terminal20
STD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
Microphone Input Stereo Minijack
Headphone Jack Stereo Minijack
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD / SDHC / SDXC compatible
DC IN Yes
Power
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM with AccuPowerTM Meter System (V Series)21
Power Consumption (LCD) 4K: 5.1W22
Power Consumption (Viewfinder) -22
Power Requirements 6.8V/7.3V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery) Yes (approx. 3h 25min)23
USB Charging DC 5V 1500mA
USB Power Supply -
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery) Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 142.5mm (Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 173mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 5 5/8inch (Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 7/8inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery))2425
Weight (including supplied battery) Approx. 560g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660g (NP-FV100A), Approx. 1lb 3.8oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1lb 5.2oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1lb 7.3oz (NP-FV100A)26
Weight (Main Unit Only) Approx. 510g, Approx. 1lb 2.0oz
What's In The Box
What's In The Box Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70A) (1), AC Adaptor (1), Power Cord (1), Operating Guide (1), HDMI (micro) Cable (1), micro USB Cable (1)27


Footnotes:

  1. When "SteadyShot" is set to "Standard" or "Off".
  2. When "SteadyShot" is set to "Active" or "Intelligent Active".
  3. The factory setting is "Off". Digital zoom ratio includes optical zoom ration.
  4. Backlight brightness will automatically be set "Bright" when connected to AC adaptor.
  5. the same as Guide Flame
  6. Not supported at XAVC S 4K
  7. Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording
  8. With Optional Flash Accessory
  9. Bit Rate is described by average bit rate(including movie, sounds and others).
  10. Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.
  11. Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)
  12. Video Mode is XAVC S HD or 4K.
  13. Video Mode is AVCHD.
  14. Video Mode is MP4.
  15. Only record movie
  16. PlayMemories Home Ver.4.1 or later is required.
  17. Available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4
  18. (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
  19. Output only
  20. Supports Micro USB compatible device.
  21. Except for NP-FV30
  22. Recording mode and media are default settings.
  23. When using supplyed AC adapater. When the AC adaptor is not supplyed, using USB charging.
  24. Inculding the projecting parts
  25. Including lens hood if it is supplied
  26. Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
  27. The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
  28. Sony internal measurement.
  29. Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.
  30. When SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off.
  31. Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording.
  32. Not available in the recording mode PS (60p/50p), FX (24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH (24p/25p).
  33. Available only in AVCHD.
  34. Minimum trimming size is 1920 x 1080.
  35. Requires SDXC/SDHC memory card UHS-I U3 or higher for XAVC S 4K 100Mbps recording, and SDXC/SDHC memory card Class 10 or higher for XAVCS 4K 60Mpbs and XAVCS HD 50Mbps recording.
  36. Recording in 5.1ch is available in AVCHD only.
  37. Available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4.
  38. Not available in AVCHD PS mode and XAVC S HD 60p/50p (NTSC/PAL) mode.
  39. You can replace background music files on this product using the Music Transfer function in “PlayMemories Home".
  40. A successor application of PlayMemories Mobile™. Existing PlayMemories Mobile users can use this by updating PlayMemories Mobile.
  41. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  42. For information about the external power supply bundled with the product (when applicable), please refer to the link regarding information on ecodesign requirements for external power supplies in accordance with the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/eco/environmental-management