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Aug 6 – Aug 9
Style: Base
Features
- Capture 4K/24P/30P video that far exceeds HD resolution
- Zeiss lens w/ balanced optical Steady Shot image stabilization
- Direct Pixel read out for smooth edges and color gradation.Iris Diaphragm:6 blades
- Manual control ring (Iris/shutter/exposure/white balance). manual Iris control: F1. 8-F9. 6, shutter speed: manual Iris control (photo mode) 1/301/10000
- Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S3, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
- 0. 27 EVF (201K) and touch screen 3" Extra Fine LCD (921K)
- 5. 1Ch surround sound mic w/ manual audio controls
- Automatically creates highlight7 video in MP4 from multiple clips
- Connect, control, backup and share wirelessly with NFC2/Wi-Fi
- Broadcast live From your camcorder using upstream live-streaming
Description
Preserve your memories in 4K and get smooth footage thanks to balanced optical Steady Shot image stabilization. You can adjust settings with the manual control ring, and take advantage of versatile shooting formats in XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4. There’s built-in Wi-Fi so you can easily share your memories too.
Brand: Sony
Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS
Video Capture Resolution: 4K
Maximum Focal Length: 298
Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f
Flash Memory Type: Micro SD;Micro SD;SDXC;
Video Capture Format: 4K, HD
Supported Audio Format: LPCM, AAC, Possible Surround Sound support
Screen Size: 3 Inches
Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi
Product Dimensions: 7.05 x 6.02 x 4.09 inches
Item Weight: 3 pounds
Item model number: FDRAX33/B
Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: January 1, 2015
Manufacturer: Sony
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First, please don't listen to people who say you should wait until you have a 4K television before getting a 4K camera. I've thrown out (or given away) dozens of televisions over my lifetime, each time trading up to something better... but I've never thrown away a video of a cherished family memory. Have you? Our home videos tend to far outlast whatever technology was used to record them, consequently, capturing precious moments in great quality is something we will never regret later. Besides, external hard disks are cheap and reliable now… there really is no real downside to capturing your memories in 4K now, enjoying them in HD for the short term, and then enjoying them anew in 4K when it becomes commonplace. Okay, about the Sony FDR-AX33 specifically. I have to tell you that I *agonized• before buying this camera, and way over researched the matter. I read every review Google could find me, saw every YouTube I could find — some of them I watched over and over again. I even went to brick and mortar stores to check out my short listed cameras hands on before buying on Amazon (the power of having an Amazon gift card balance). On the one side, there are the 4K DSLRs -- particularly those made by Panasonic -- which are very well reviewed and forward thinking. On another side, there is the Sony AX100, the AX33’s big brother, which reviewers rave about as well. In the end, three factors tipped me toward the Sony AX33. (1) PORTABILITY. It doesn’t matter how great your camera is if you don’t have it with you. The Sony AX100 video camera takes great video, but it is just heavier and bulkier enough to worry me that I might be less inclined to pack it around with me as often for common use. As for the portability of DSLRs vs. the AX33, the form factor of the Sony AX33 is much better than the form factor of DSL cameras for video. With the AX33, you can shoot video with one hand — which really matters when the shot is long and your body parts start to tire. For example, my daughter’s high school graduation went longer than 2 hours. I was able to use my left hand and arm to prop up my right, and thus fought fatigue. If I would have tried it with a DSLR, I’d have had to give up. (2) VIDEO QUALITY. Don’t undervalue the impact image stabilization has on 4K and HD video. The crisper the video, the more affected it is by any shakiness of hand. The very high end image stabilization system of the AX33 (Sony calls it "BOSS”) is head and shoulders above anything on any DSLR camera right now, and better than the AX100’s as well. The very remarkable image stabilization system of the AX33 really saved the footage of my daughter’s graduation, as I was able to zoom to get details of her sitting on the stand, and zoom to get expressions of speakers and the kids as they walked to get their diplomas. One interesting side effect of shooting in 4K when discs and televisions aren’t 4K is you have the ability to zoom in quite a bit in your software on your Mac or PC, and still have crisp, HD quality video as an end product. (3) VIDEO LENGTH My mind was pretty much made up to get a mirrorless Panasonic DSLR camera that reviewers say shoots gorgeous 4K video… but I had to concede I frequently need clips that are 30 minutes or longer — something no DSLR camera can do shooting video. Apparently, in Europe there is a different tax rate for video cameras as opposed to still image cameras. Consequently, manufacturers limit DSLR cameras so that the longest single clip they can shoot is 29 minutes and 59 seconds, thus keeping the DSLR below the threshold which would make it be taxed at the higher rate of video cameras. Sure, more often than not the 30 minute limit would not be an issue, but sometimes it really is. If recording a basketball game, you can stop the camera at each quarter and be okay, but if recording a live musical or theatrical performance, that 30 minute shut off is going to force you to make choices — and ones I won’t always be happy about. Consequently, I chose the Sony FDR-AX33 over the very nice DSLR options that are out there. I realize others would choose differently, but given that my kids like to perform, the AX33, with its amazing image stabilization, long battery and video clip length and its portability made it the best fit for me. PHOTO QUALITY I didn’t expect much from the Sony FDR-AX33’s camera, which is probably why I’m so pleased. To get to know the camera better before something important needed to be recorded, I took it hiking and fiddled with manual settings. The results were very nice, and would probably be even nicer if I knew what I was doing. I was pleased, though, that I could easily get that neat photo effect where the primary object is in perfect focus while the background is not. Fun stuff. The video camera has a mode to do this as well by the way. AUDIO QUALITY Audio quality is another really good reason to get the Sony AX33 instead of a high end DSLR to shoot video. It is surprising (and disappointing) how the operation of many high end DSLR cameras can be heard in their own mics. Not so with the Sony. Built first for video, you cannot hear your camera in your footage, and that’s a plus. To help make my audio even more amazing in some situations, I bought Sony’s bluetooth lavalier mic (Sony ECMA4W4 Wireless Microphone). It was wonderful, but then when I went to use it again a month later, it was dead. Very frustrating. Couldn’t return it. DOWNSIDES This brings me to the AX33’s touch screen. It is a pain — annoying even — but eventually I got used to how hard you have to press on it and it stopped annoying me so much. The AX33 has some dumb limitations — like not being able to show 4K footage through the ports while shooting. Some of these limitations almost feel deliberate, as if Sony was trying to create space between the AX33 and the AX100. This is a little thing, but I have large hands, and so I have to keep reminding myself not to lay my fingers over the mic. HELPFUL EXTRAS Filter - Some of the reviewers were concerned that the BOSS stabilization system could degrade over time if dust got to the system, so I purchased a 52 mm filter — the B+W 52mm Clear with Multi-Resistant Coating (007M) here on Amazon to be exact — to protect the camera. This gives me the peace of mind that my expensive camera’s lens and stabilization system are protected, but my shots are not degraded in the process. Storage - I also purchased on Amazon a Transcend 128 GB SDXC USH-3 95/60 MB/s storage card for recording video at 60 MB per second, and I bought a SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB UHS-I/U3 SCXC card with 95 MB/s transfer speeds for capturing video at the camera’s 100 MB/s setting. So far both are recommended, but they haven’t really been put through their paces yet. Card reader - To read these cards I bought a Saicoo USB 3.0 4 in 1 digital memory card reader. It has a short pigtail like cord which is super useful. It makes the reader easy to use where ever it is plugged in. Batteries and charger - I got two Sony NP-FV70 spare batteries as well. There are off brand alternatives I researched, but in the end opted for Sony because I don’t want something dumb causing me to miss a treasured moment. I bought the Sony ACQV10 AC charger as well for them. With a battery on the camera, and two in the charger, I can charge everything overnight and have ample power in my camera bag as I go about catching memories. This camera was a great purchase, and I’m already very glad I’ve had it to capture some important family memories.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015 by Tom L. Pittman
The media could not be loaded. I just got this video camera yesterday, but I have really put it through the ringer in the last 24 hours. I did TONS of research and read the manual (PDF) extensively before deciding on this model, so I'll explain why this particular camera ended up as my winner. Also, please watch the video review as well. I made it with the AX33 and uploaded it straight to Amazon, with no processing on my end other than trimming the clip. Amazon's compression process will degrade the quality quite a bit, but it seemed only right to make a video review about a video camera by using the actual camera. Just don't judge the image quality after Amazon's servers get a hold of it! WHY I CHOSE THIS MODEL: •STABILITY: First, the B.O.S.S. (what a great acronym) stabilization system is unmatched in other camcorders. More than just simple optical spinning lens elements like most other systems, this actually puts the entire lens/sensor block on a free-floating "gimbal" that gives you much greater stability when using a long zoom setting or just walking around. This makes it a perfect solution for self-recording / vlogging and really allows you a lot of creative freedom. This is an area where the small sensor (1/2.3") is actually an advantage over larger 1" sensors (in some camcorders) or APS-C or 35mm sensors (in most DSLRs). The sensor is small enough to mount on this floating block, making the stabilization possible. Moreover, the depth of field is so large that you don't have to worry about constantly pulling focus manually or watching an autofocus system struggle back and forth. You WON'T get that cinematic blurred background (shallow DOF) look that DSLR users love, but you WILL get crisp, stable, in-focus footage with both low cost and high portability. •PICTURE and SOUND: This camera gives beautiful 4K at a max 100Mb/s data rate, which is the highest you're going to find (as of 2017) in any solution under $1,000, probably under $2,000. You may need 4K because you have a 4K display or because you want to crop afterward (like I do), but regardless of your immediate need, this camera has got you covered for the future. The sound does really well for onboard audio and for most users it will suffice as the *only* audio source. If you want onboard audio with a better mic you can use either the 1/8" mic-in port for a separate mic or one of the top-mount accessory shoe options that Sony sells (it looks like the Sony ECMXYST1M Stereo Microphone has some good reviews). Of course, you can also buy a separate recorder for sound and sync them later, a process which is super easy now in Premiere Pro when you use the Sony's onboard audio as "scratch" audio for reference. •PORTABILITY and BATTERY LIFE: If you've been shooting with a phone or DSLR (two extremes), you're using a device that wasn't really intended to shoot "out and about" video. The phone is great because you always have it with you, and the DSLR allows studio-quality shooting, but outside of these two niches they weren't intended to be true "video" devices. For everyday use in scenarios you can plan (I'll take it this afternoon to film my son's indoor soccer, for example), the Sony "handycam" really is the best form factor and size. It has a huge 10X optical zoom (15X using the clear image technology) and super long battery life, neither of which can be touched by a phone or DSLR. For even longer zoom, try the 20X-zoom AX53 (Sony FDRAX53) for about two hundred bucks more. Also, neither a phone nor a DSLR is going to get you as many hours of video capture on a single charge as an AX33 out of the box, especially if you choose to upgrade to an extended capacity battery. The external battery design means you can put in as big a battery as you want, which is really nice. •OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS: I like that the Sony camcorders come with an AC-adapter unit that powers the camcorder and charges the battery so that, like a laptop, you can stay plugged-in indoors and never worry about battery life inside. Wall power is available only as an expensive, inconvenient add-in for DSLRs. Finally, the AX33 feels well-balanced and secure while holding it and offers both a flip-out LCD touch-screen display AND an internal EVF viewfinder. I especially appreciate how the power turns on and off just by pulling out either the screen or EVF, which is really smart.
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