Sony has unveiled its newest Handycam camcorders line-up feating new 4K and two new HD models.

 

The FDR-AXP55, the newest 4K Handycam, combines enhanced image quality and incredible sound performance, said a statement.

 

It features a new Exmor R CMOS sensor, providing detailed 4K movies. Due to the new sensor’s approximately 1.6x larger pixel size2, 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, it said.

 

It also features a newly developed Zeiss lens that extends to a wide angle of 26.8mm3, 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, for beautiful close-up footage.

 

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.

 

It is the first Handycam 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 mode5, also ensures crisp footage whilst running. 

 

The new Intelligent Active mode takes it a step further and even allows for incredibly clear HD footage when running.

 

The model 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 α7S II, which optimises communication between the lens and processor to achieve speeds up to approximately 40% faster2 than previous models and more precise subject capture.

 

Its 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%2, and stereo performance is approximately twice as high as previous models2, allowing for clear recordings in a greater range of environments. 

 

Its 5.1ch microphone records high stereo sound in 2ch in XAVC S 4K/HD and high surround sound in 5.1ch in AVCHD. In addition, the My Voice Canceling function reduces the user’s own voice whilst recording.

 

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.

 

Post shooting, instant on-the-spot video playback is made possible with the Handycam’s built-in projector with luminosity 50 lm. 

 

For beautiful framing, this Handycam will also allow to playback trimmed 4K images from selected video frames, enlarging or cropping selected parts of the frame in full HD quality.

 

Meanwhile, Sony’s full HD camcorder range has launched the new HDR-PJ675. It extends to a generous wide angle of 26.8mm3, meaning beautiful family moments can be captured in any situation. 

 

The new model benefits from image stabilisation technologies including advanced Balanced Optical SteadyShot with five-axis Intelligent Active mode on the HDR-PJ675.

 

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. - TradeArabia News Service