Sony FDR-AX53 Handheld camcorder 8.29 MP CMOS 4K Ultra HD Black

<b>Advanced features for great movies</b><br><br>The performance packed into the top-class 4K Handycam® is peerless. Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ and Fast Intelligent AF achieve exactly the images you aim for. A new microphone structure captures ambience that’s all-surrounding. You can even play with time in motion or gain control of pro-style/manual functions. The possibilities and pleasures are endless.<br><br><b>The brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K</b><br><br>A newly developed lens and image sensor enhance the spectacular definition of 4K resolution, with particular sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low light.<br><br><b>New ZEISS™ 20x zoom 4K-compatible lens</b><br>ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 26.8mm widest angle allows more of a subject to fit in frame.<br><br><b>New Exmor R™ CMOS sensor for 4K</b><br>Bigger pixel size improves sensitivity for shooting movies with less noise, even in darkness.<br><br><b>The wonder of high-bitrate 4K and HD</b><br>High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.<br><br><b>See 4K movies in HD on non-4K devices</b><br><br><b>Super-sampled Full HD Playback on non-4K TV or device</b><br>4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV.<br><br><b>Trimming Playback trims movie frame on TV at a touch</b><br>Trace a finger on the LCD to trim frame of 4K movie playing on TV in Full HD.<br><br><b>Extra-steady shooting on the move</b><br><br>The short movie below shows the camera shake compensation effects of Balanced Optical SteadyShot (right) and optical image stabilisation (left), respectively.<br><br><b>Less image shake within a broad zoom range</b><br><br>For extra-stable movie shooting from wide to telephoto. In HD shooting mode, 5-axis Intelligent Active mode further compensates for camera shake, even when shooting while running.<br><br><b>Focus with stunning speed</b><br><br>Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision, as well.<br><br><b>Fast Intelligent AF speeds up smartly</b><br><br>A new AF algorithm optimises communication between lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.<br><br><b>Capture real-life sound</b><br><br>The new microphone structure is designed to capture high-quality sound that conveys fuller ambience with approximately 40% less noise.<br><br><b>More fun, start to finish</b><br>The fun of using Handycam® continues even after shooting is done, as you refine, transform and edit the footage into a movie to remember.<br><br><b>Special effects add impact to movies</b><br><br><b>High-speed REC for slow-motion movies</b><br><br>Record a movie at a high frame rate such as 120fps/100fps (NTSC/PAL) in Full HD. Slow motion movie will reveal startling image quality in every instance of action.<br><br><b>See times change with 4K time-lapse movies</b><br><br>With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between each shot and edit the sequence into a high-quality 4K time-lapse movie.<br><br><b>Unleash more professional shooting potential</b><br><br>Professional-style features include manual ring and manual button for control of various assignable functions, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.<br><br><b>Advanced features for editing like a pro</b><br><br><b>Record Time Code and User Bit data</b><br>These functions are indispensable for advanced editing. Optional remote commanders can make editing more convenient, as well.<br><br><b>Wide-ranging accessories meet every need</b><br><br><b>Professional level options open up new possibilities.</b><br>Further expand your shooting pleasure and give your image output a professional edge with accessories5 specially designed for this model.Sony FDR-AX53. Total megapixels: 8.29 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5"). Optical zoom: 20x, Digital zoom: 250x, Focal length range: 26.8 — 536 mm. Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Camera file system: DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF. Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual, Closest focusing distance: 0.01 m. Light exposure modes: Auto, Manual, Light metering: Spot