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Model: FDR-AX1








| Power Mode | Yes |
|---|---|
| Type | 0.45" (1.14 cm) |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Recording Time | 50 min with 64GB XQD card (XAVC-S 3840 x 2160/60p, 150 Mbps) 150 min with 64GB XQD card (XAVC-S 1920 x 1080p/60p, 50 Mbps) |
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| Video Actual (Pixels) | Approx. 8,300,000 pixels |
| Audio Format | Linear PCM (48 kHz / 16-bit) |
| Audio Channels | 2-channels |
| Microphone Max Input Level | 120 dB SPL |
| Built-In Microphone | Yes (2-channel stereo microphone) |
| Built-In Speakers | Yes (monaural speaker) |
| Microphone Level Control | Yes (2 steps) |
| Wind Position | Yes (On/Off) |
| Video Signal | UHDTV HDTV |
| Compatible Formats | XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 150 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/60p) XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 150 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/50p) XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/30p) XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/25p) XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 60 or 100 Mbps, 4K 3840 x 2160/24p) XAVC-S: MP4 (4:2:0, 50 Mbps, HD 1920 x 1080) AVCHD: m2ts (4:2:0, up to 28 Mbps, HD 1920 x 1080) |
| Video Format | XAVC-S format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Media Type | XQD memory card x 2 |
| Video Resolution | 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps (150 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (100 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (60 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 24 fps (100 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 24 fps (60 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 50 fps (150 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 25 fps (100 Mbps) 4K: 3840 x 2160p at 25 fps (60 Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (50 Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps (50 Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (50 Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080p at 50 fps (50 Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080p at 25 fps (50 Mbps) |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor |
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| Pixel Gross | Approx. 18,900,000 pixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 8,300,000 pixels |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Lens | Sony G Lens |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization |
| Aperture | f/1.6 - f/3.4 |
| Focal Length | 4.1 - 82 mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 31.5 - 630 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Wide: Approx. 0.4" (1 cm) Tele: Approx. 31.5" (80 cm) |
| Aperture Blade | 6 blades |
| ND Filter | Off 1/4 1/16 1/64 |
| Control Rings | Focus ring Iris ring Zoom ring |
| Weight | 5.38 lb (2.44 kg) camera only 6.1 lb (2.77 kg) camera and NP-F970 battery |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.44 x 7.6 x 14.25" (189 x 193 x 362 mm) including NP-F970 battery |
| Power Consumption | Viewfinder (4K): 14.2 W (30p / 60 Mbps) Viewfinder (HD): 15.4 W (60p / 50 Mbps) LCD (4K): 14.5 W (30p / 60 Mbps) LCD (HD): 15.7 W (60p / 50 Mbps) |
| Power Requirements | 7.2 V (battery pack) 12.4 V (AC adapter) |
| Battery Type | NP-F970 |
| Focus Area | Full range focus |
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| Focus System | Contrast AF |
| AF Modes | Auto Manual (ring) |
| Push Auto Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Assist | Magnified display for precise manual focus Peaking display |
| Push Auto Iris | Yes |
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| Manual Exposure Assist | Zebra pattern display |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment |
| Exposure Compensation | AE level AE speed (menu) |
| Noise Reduction | Yes |
| White Balance Modes | Auto One Push Outdoor Indoor Color Temp |
| WB Shift | Yes |
| Minimum Illumination | 60p: 4 lux (1/30 shutter speed) 50p: 3 lux (1/25 shutter speed) |
| Auto Iris Control | f/1.6 - f/11 |
| Manual Iris Control | f/1.6 - f/11 |
| Pixels | 1,229,000 pixels |
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| LCD Type | 3.5" (8.8 cm) Xtra Fine LCD 3D display |
| Backlight | Yes (menu) |
| Marker | Yes |
| Angle Adjustment | Opening Angle: 180° (max) Turning Angle: 270° (max) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (wide) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| DC Input | Yes |
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| Remote Terminal | LANC |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | XQD x 2 (for XAVC-S) Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x 1 (for AVCHD) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 1 (utility SD slot) |
| A/V Outputs | Composite video (RCA) output x 1 (SD) Analog audio L/R (RCA) output x 1 (SD) HDMI output x 1 (HD/4K) |
| USB Ports | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B) x 1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host (mass-storage type-A) x 1 |
| Headphone Jack | Stereo mini-jack x 1 |
| Microphone Input | XLR jacks x 2 (line/mic) |