Sony - Handycam AX33 4K Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
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Features
10x optical/120x digital zoom
Brings you closer to the action.
3" LCD
Along with a 0.24" color viewfinder for a clear view.
Exmor R CMOS sensor
With approximately 18.9 megapixels captures 4k/24p/30p video for gripping detail.
BIONZ X image processor
Reproduces vivid and accurate coloring.
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens
Provides professional quality for optimal footage.
Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Minimizes shake and vibration distortion for clear video.
White/black fader effects
Add a professional touch to your videos and still images.
Photo mode
Captures JPEG images with up to 20.6 megapixels resolution.
Image special effects
Include auto, night, sunrise and sunset, fireworks, landscape, portrait, spotlight, beach and snow for a variety of preset options.
5.1-channel microphone
With manual audio controls captures crystal-clear surround sound.
Multicard slot
Compatible with MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards.
InfoLithium battery pack with AccuPower Meter System
Powers your shots and can be recharged via USB connection.
USB interface
For simple image transfer and charging.
Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
Allows you to transfer footage to other devices and connect up to 5 cameras at a time for professional, multi-angle footage. NFC technology makes it easy to share images wirelessly.
What's Included
Handycam AX33 4K Flash Memory Camcorder
6.8V InfoLithium battery pack
USB cable, micro HDMI cable
Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Effective Pixels8.3 megapixels
General
- Product NameHandycam AX33 4K Flash Memory Camcorder
- BrandSony
- Model NumberFDRAX33/B
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Imaging
- Image Sensor TypeCMOS
- Image Resolution (Display)6048 x 3400
- Digital Zoom120x
- Optical Zoom10x
- Image StabilizationOptical
- Low Light/High SensitivityYes
- Image File Format(s)MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Focus
- Auto/Manual FocusAutomatic/manual
- Focus ModesAutomatic/manual
Exposure Control
- Maximum Focal Length38 millimeters
- White Balance ModesAuto, Onepush, Outdoor, Indoor
- Effective Pixels8.3 megapixels
Lens
- Minimum Focal Length3.8 millimeters
Display
- Display TypeLCD
- Screen Size3 inches
- Aspect Ratio16:9
- Touch ScreenYes
Video
- Slow Motion RecordingYes
- Video Encoding FormatsMP4
Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod MountableYes
- Socket Size1/4 in.
- Memory Card CompatibilitySecure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Features
- Face DetectionYes
- Action CameraNo
- Integrated Speaker(s)Yes
- Night RecordingYes
- Wind Noise ReductionYes
Connectivity
- Charging Interface(s)Other
- Output(s)HDMI, USB, USB 2.0
- Microphone InputYes
- Headphone JackYes
Power
- Rechargeable BatteryYes
- AC Adapter CompatibleYes
- Removable BatteryYes
- Battery ModelNP-FV50
- Battery SizeBattery pack
Included
- Batteries IncludedYes
- Remote Control IncludedNo
Dimension
- Product Height6.13 inches
- Product Width3.13 inches
- Product Depth2.8 inches
- Product Weight21 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor90 days limited
Other
- UPC027242886100
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 630 reviews
(630 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I got two of them! But buy the warranty
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great camera. I was looking for something with an eye piece so I could shoot outdoors. This one has that feature, and the image quality is outstanding. I wish the eyepiece had a piece that conforms to your face, to keep stray light from messing up your vision. Because it has moving parts inside to stabilize the lenses, I bought the extra extended warrantee from Best Buy. And I'm glad I did. The camera got knocked over from a height of about 3 feet. It survived, but an error message came up on the screen. It was returned to Best Buy, who sent it off for repairs. They were unable to repair it, so they refunded my money. I immediately bought a second camera of the same model. It is the best video camera I've ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BOSS stabilization is awesome!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony created the perfect intermediate camera for the recreational user. Stabilization works great while tracking horses running around barrels and weaving through poles at youth rodeos. Be sure to get a UV filter to keep dust out of the BOSS system, and also get the Mennon DV-S (16:9) lens hood to keep sunlight and rain away, without vignetting. And YES, a good quality UV filter will have inside and outside threads that will accept this lens hood! For extra stability, buy a 6" screws-into-the-camera handle and people will think you are running your own auto speed trap!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Camera, zoom just ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price, no camera even comes close… I shot a citywide competition I was hired to do, and the video came out beautifully even though I was in difficult lighting situations. Color handling is impeccable. Would recommend this camera over any other in this price range.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Sony - Handycam AX33 Flash Memory Cam - Black
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this camera/cam for my son's wedding. It was sooo easy to operate and just thrilling that I could do both "still pictures" and videos with one camers/cam. Everyone who looked it over and tried it out were quite impressed. This review gets 5 stars from me.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony AX33 . I love this camera.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this camera so much! Films in 4k, zooms really far while maintaining clarity and has a built in stabilizer which is a super plus. The audio on it is 2 channel and pretty good, but I added an external mic for 5.1 surround to capture live music and you get really clear (not distorted) audio. The AX33 has a nighttime setting to film in low light, which looks surprisingly crisp. The camera itself feels pretty durable and the touchscreen menu is easy to use once you learn what the icons mean. One thing, if you're going to be filming in 4k, be sure to get a computer that has a fast processor to compatible with the Xavcs format. If 4k doesn't matter to you, the settings can be set to full HD and honestly it still looks really great. (Pictured below with lens hood and microphone on tripod.)
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Manual control is limited, quality is not great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned this camcorder because it has vastly inferior image quality compared to the AX53, but even compared to my Panasonic VX870 the image is poor. The thing that I could not stand was the heavy noise in the shadows even when shooting in daylight. The other major issue is that Sony consumer/prosumer camcorders advertise manual controls but DO NOT TELL YOU THAT ONLY ONE THING CAN BE MANUAL AT A TIME. Iris, shutter speed, focus, etc. will be switched back to "auto" if you pick any one of them to be under manual control. That means you can't set a 1/50 shutter and f/1.8 iris for "the film look," but far worse is that focus and exposure can't both be locked using their auto/manual switches! There is a workaround which involves setting them using the spot focus/spot metering setting instead of the normal manual settings. In the end, I realized that I would be far better off getting another Panasonic VX870 camcorder than to keep the AX33. If you are going to buy the AX33, just spend the extra money on the AX53 instead. It's way worth the extra cost. The attached photo is a blown-up and contrast-boosted section of a shadowed area in an otherwise strong daylight shot, showing the crazy amount of excessive shadow noise. AX53 footage is both sharper and far less noisy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
good little camera with a big picture
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I Use this camera as a backup for my bigger pro cameras. It has a great picture for video and still photo. Attached is a still photo.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this beauty to film my son's football games,they colors looked amazing will recommend this camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: Question4K TV and 4K DVD required? UV lens recommendation?For the Sony - Handycam AX33 4K Flash Memory Camcorder, do I need 4K TV and 4K DVD to play/transfer videos? I’m not in the market to purchase these, I just want the AX33. Also, which 52 mm UV lens cover do you recommend? Thanks
Asked by Tea.
- A:Answer You do not need a 4K TV or DVD to play these videos. Even if you shoot at 4K its great for post editing. You can later convert to 1080p or 720p on your PC.
Answered by mercatech
Q: QuestionAfter 12:29 min it will stop recording then start again with a new file with a second delay where I'm loosing footage. Is it because I'm not using a 4K SD card? I'm using a 48MB/S Class 10 32GB. Suggestions?
Asked by Shawn.
- A:Answer You need a U3 sd card. The extremes are at 90Mbs. I have no trouble recording a full soccer game on a card in one file.
Answered by steve
Q: QuestionIs this a good camcorder to use to record soccer games? Will the recording stay in focus when moving the camera at quick speeds while tracking the play since soccer is a fast sport?
Asked by SoccerDad.
- A:Answer Hi. SoccerDad, you can lock on and shoot fast-moving targets with precision. Enhances the tracking of moving subjects by using the optimal AF point at all times, and adjusting the target frame size to match your subject’s characteristics. Thanks to advances in phase-detection AF, it’s now more accurate than ever. Regards, Dave
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera take still pictures?
Asked by Timmy.
- A:Answer Hi Timmy, yes, you can take pictures with this camera by pressing the Photo button at the top of the unit. Thanks_Mitch
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Q: QuestionOk so i hard there was a new version of this cam. Does anyone know what the new one is and also does anyone know if it is better ?
Asked by Rob.
- A:Answer Hi Rob, the newer model is the FDR-AX53. Major difference is the improvement of zoom capability. It features 20x optical zoom compared to 10x optical zoom of AX33. It also has 250x digital zoom compared to 120x digital zoom of AX33. It also features 1920x1080pp 120fps that the AX33 do not have. Hope this helps, Zander
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Q: QuestionHow many minutes of 4K video does a 64GB card hold? Thanks.
Asked by ForzaDetroit.
- A:Answer Hi ForzaDetroit, this depends on the file format you're going to record in. Here's the list for the expected recordable times for different card capacities in each file format, http://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1510/v1/en/contents/TP0000570692.html?search=64. Thanks_Mitch
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera have an external microphone jack?
Asked by Steve.
- A:Answer Hi Steve! Yes. The Sony AX33 does have an external mic jack. -Anthony
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Q: QuestionIs this camera good for live broadcast/video conferencing ?
Asked by Eliot.
- A:Answer This camera does allow you to live stream with services like Ustream to broadcast your conference.
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