KUCHING: Sony’s latest handycam new FDR-AXP55 handycam range now features the new 4K and two new HD models.
The FDR-AXP55 features a new Exmor R CMOS sensor, providing exceptionally detailed 4K movies. Due to the new sensor’s approximately 1.6-folds larger pixel size, the FDR-AXP55 enjoys a much greater sensitivity level than its predecessor and allows for fantastically clear content with outstanding resolution even when shooting in low light conditions.
The FDR-AXP55 features a newly developed ZEISS lens that extends to a wide angle of 26.8mm, accurately capturing the scene from wide angle through to telephoto. The lens empowers the camcorder with a remarkable range of 20x optical and 30x (4K)/40x (FHD) Clear Image Zoom.
Due to its Advanced Aspherical (AA) and Extra-low Dispersion(ED) lens elements, colour fringing is highly reduced allowing the lens to produce incredibly accurate colours for beautifully precise footage.
The multi-layer film ZEISS T coating reduces unwanted reflections like ghosting and flare which delivers a crisper, clearer image even when shooting on bright days outside.
The FDR-AXP55 is the first gandycam with an enhanced version of Sony’s own Balance Optical SteadyShot; a five-axis image stabilisation system that brings you blur-free footage when shooting handheld and thanks to its new Intelligent Active mode, also ensures crisp footage whilst running.
The FDR-AXP55 records at an incredible high bit-rate of 4K 100Mbps, using the high-performing XAVC S recording format, allowing each frame to be filled with astonishing 4K detail so you can relive everything from splashing waves to colourful confetti.
The camcorder comes with a newly adapted AF algorithm, Fast Intelligent AF, also featured in Sony’s 7S II, which optimises communication between the lens and processor to achieve speeds up to approximately 40 per cent faster than previous models and more precise subject capture.
The FDR-AXP55’s new microphone structure collects sound from five directions, thereby capturing real-life sounds and delivering a more realistic sense of ambience. Due to the enhanced microphone structure, noise levels have been reduced by approximately 40 per cent, and stereo performance is approximately twice as high as previous models, allowing for clear recordings in a greater range of environments.
As a first for the Handycam series, the FDR-AXP55 can record at 100fps in Full HD meaning that footage can be edited into breath-taking slow motion footage with the free PC software, PlayMemories Home, to add a whole new dimension to home movies.
It boasts many pro-style refinements for greater shooting flexibility, including a manual ring and button that can be allocated to functions like zoom, focus and exposure and electronic viewfinder (EVF), allowing the user to easily compose scenes even when recording on sun-filled holidays. For greater control of the edit, advanced users can benefit from Time Code and User Bit options.
Sony’s Full HD camcorder range welcomes two new members, HDR-PJ675 and HDR-CX450. As with their elder siblings, they extend to a generous wide angle of 26.8mm, meaning beautiful family moments can be captured in any situation.
Both new models benefit from image stabilisation technologies including advanced Balanced Optical SteadyShot with five-axis Intelligent Active mode on the HDR-PJ675, and Optical SteadyShot with five-axis Intelligent Active mode on the HDR-CX450 – ensuring highly detailed, blur-free footage.
The Handycam camcorders allow for XAVC S 50Mbps high-bitrate recording6 and also feature Fast Intelligent AF. With 5.1ch surround microphone performance and My Voice Canceling, superb sound quality is also guaranteed.
Using Sony’s free PlayMemories Home PC software, you can organise and edit your footage and also create your personal high-quality time-lapse movies with Time-lapse Capture for powerful, impactful scenes in 4K using the FDR-AXP55 and HD with the HDR-PJ675 and HDR-CX450. In addition, the built-in projector on HDR-PJ675 allows for instant playback of saved videos on large surfaces.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions (W X H X D): Approximately 77 x 80.5 x 166.5 mm (including supplied battery)
Weight: Approximately 660 g (including supplied battery)
Sensor type: 1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective pixels (Video): Approximately 8.29, megapixels (16:9)
Lens type: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T
Aperture: F2.0-3.8
Focal length: f= 4.4-88 mm
Minimum focus distance: Approximately 1cm (Wide), approx. 80cm (Tele)
Zoom: 20x (optical), 250x (digital)
Steadyshot: Balanced Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode
Screen type: 7.5cm (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921 600dots) Wide (16:9)
Input and output terminals: Accessory Shoe (Multi Interface shoe), HDMI (micro) Terminal, Remote (integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal) Terminal, Stereo Minijack
Light output: Up to 50 lumen