AX53 4K Handycam(R) with Exmor R(R) CMOS sensor FDRAX53

The performance packed into the top-class 4K Handycam(R) is peerless. Balanced Optical SteadyShot and Fast Intelligent AF achieve exactly the images you aim for. A new microphone structure captures ambiance 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.

Advanced lens and image sensor capabilities enhance high-precision depiction, sensitivity and power.

Superior image stabilization lets you shoot steadily throughout the zoom range even as you walk.

Extra-efficient lens drive and AF range prediction can shift focus from far to near subjects quickly.

New mic structure captures sound from five directions with approximately 40% less noise for realistic ambience.

Get creative with High Speed REC and Time-lapse Capture to make an impressive movie.

Shoot like a pro with manual setting functions, EVF, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.

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.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar(R) T* lens with 26.8 mm widest angle allows more of a subject to fit in frame.

Bigger pixel size improves sensitivity for shooting movies with less noise, even in darkness.

High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.

4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV.

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

The short movie below shows the camera shake compensation effects of Balanced Optical SteadyShot (right) and optical image stabilization (left), respectively.

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.

Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision as well.

A new AF algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.

The new microphone structure is designed to capture high-quality sound that conveys fuller ambiance with approximately 40% less noise .

Record a movie at a high frame rate such as 120 fps/100 fps (NTSC/PAL) in Full HD. Slow motion movie will reveal startling image quality in every instance of action.

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.

Professional-style features include manual ring and manual button for control of various assignable functions, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.

These functions are indispensable for advanced editing. Optional remote commanders can make editing more convenient as well.

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