Sony FDR-AX33
Sony FDR-AX35
Sony FDR-AX33 4K Ultra HD Handycam for $698
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1109387-REG/sony_hdr_ax33v_4k_ultra_hd.html
On specs, I found this to be a perfect match for a drone like the 3DR X8+. Its 655gms with battery. The BOSS stabilization under neutral image setting with the XAVCS compression. This way there should be no need for an external gimbal. The 4K video allows additional stabilization in post and resizing. Is there a way to view the image remotely (wifi??) ? Anyone ever used this on a drone ?
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That bh video shows purple fringing galore. but image, colors, cadence, is very nice.
I would like a small, lightweight ax100.
I doubt that you can make it much smaller, as it is just physics.
I'd rather see larger version with optional XLR ala X70, 4K p60, HEVC, and also with balanced stabilizer.
I would like a small, lightweight ax100.
I've been reading their reviews for years and the only problem I ever saw was the a5100 DR mixup. In fact I've lost interest on some cameras just based on Johnnie's eye for moire !
Although I assume the firmware was prototype as well, so there might be some hope esp if sony reads some negative feedback. Not having full manual control makes the camera not interesting to many shooters who might use it as a carryaround. But as Dave said, we've all used methods to trick functions before. But these days , since it's all firmware, there's no excuse.
For me personally, I still want it even smallerrrr...and fully control-able !
Vitaliy, be sure I understand what I am doing when reviewing a camera!
Well, past reviews on Cinema5d had serious issues.
I also did not said anything about you being wrong, just that other people later need to check it, as camera must not behave such in manual mode. Yet, some previous Sony consumer cameras did similar things.
I also think best idea is talk to Sony about this and get official answers (or promises to fix).
This one needs other tester to check, as I am not sure that they understood that they are doing here.
Vitaliy, be sure I understand what I am doing when reviewing a camera!
Thanks. Johnnie
I remember when the Canon HV20 came out we had to use tricks to dial in the gain, like starting it up pointed at a light to lock in zero gain. Gets annoying really fast (but that was a great cam).
Sony strategy...always...release a pro followup version after the clunky consumer release. I'd guess midyear.
http://www.cinema5d.com/exclusive-sony-fdrax33-4k-handycam/
Well, let me get strait to the point. It never happened. This camera is NOT aimed for the serious shooter. My attempt to shoot with it “a real life story” ended up after couple of hours. The reason is simple. You can not be fully creative and control every (basic) aspect of the camera functions. Instead, the camera will “control you”. There is absolutely no way of dialling Iris, shutter and gain to manual position at the same time. Just when you got one right, the other will automatically “jump” into “auto mode”.
This one needs other tester to check, as I am not sure that they understood that they are doing here.
Wow, I want one!
I suspected that's what that P in the AXP35 stood for, but I was just too tired to look. So the trade off for the tiny sensor is that incredible moving lens stabilization system. So for the price of a cheap gimbal, you can get one with a 4k camcorder. That's actually kinda of cool. I bet next year, sony cuts the size even more !
Both Sony and Panasonic seems to be using same sensor - 18.9Mp, BSI, with only central portion used for shooting 4K.
Wi-fi remote of 5 units? I wonder if one could do a multi-cam setup and remote control each one separately on the same phone. Zoom, focus and exposure. Nifty!
Yep, this one is gonna replace my CX730s, for sure!
Only 10x optical and dark on the long end, but a very nice 4K camcorder in a compact housing. Also will force the prices down, hopefully. Too bad they did not use the 1" sensor from the AX100, but the AX100 is not that much more expensive. It would be nice to have a smaller, lighter version, though.
...yep looks like they shot the fat lady already and that's it !
And the confusion was there's 2 action cameras in that rumor, but where's the fdr-axp35 ?
What kind of rumors you mean? I see their action cam that is 4K, and this is all.
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