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Sony's FDR-AX700 Handycam boasts internal 4K (UHD) High Dynamic Range recording, and up to 120p slow motion recording in Full HD. Capture a wide range of tonal detail with Sony's coveted S-Log2 & 3 picture profiles, and view them on a high-resolution 3.5-type LCD screen. You can also tap on the screen for fast, precise autofocus, thanks to all 273 phase-detection autofocus points.
Key Features: Sony FDR-AX700 Handycam
- Fast, hybrid autofocus: The FDR-AX700 boasts 273 phase-detection autofocus points, covering 84% of the frame. The new AF algorithm enables autofocus with improved speed, precision, and flexibility
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) recording: The Hybrid Gamma Log picture profile allows the camera to record an HDR image without the need for any extra post-processing
- Designed for advanced movie production: Featuring a high-resolution OLED Tru-Finder™ for high contrast, accurate colour and visibility in sunlight, plus a sharp LCD 3.5-type Extra Fine touch LCD that allows the user to autofocus by tapping the screen. Dual memory card slots enable either concurrent recording, so you've always got a backup, or you can fill 1 card before moving onto the next. The FDR-AX700 also has built in ND filters at ND4, ND16, ND64, as well as the option for full manual operation
- Slow motion: Capture a Full HD image up to 120 frames per second for approximately 20% slow motion. There is also the option to capture up to 1000fps without audio in a resolution below 1080p

Sony FDR-AX700 Handycam
Specifications:
For more detailed specifications you can view Sony's sheet here.
- Sensor:
- Type: 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS
- Effective pixels (video): Approx. 14.2MP (16:9)
- Processor: BIONZ X
- Lens:
- Lens type: Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
- Filter diameter: 62mm
- Focal length:29 - 348mm
- Minimum focus distance: 1cm (wide) - 1m (tele)
- Aperture: F/2.8-4.5
- ND filter: Interal - Off, ¼, 1/16, 1/64
- Zoom:
- Optical zoom: 12x
- Digitalzoom: 192x
- Clear image zoom: 4K - 18x, HD - 24x
- Viewfinder:
- Viewfinder type: 1.0cm OLED / Colour 2,359,296 dots equivalent
- Diopter adjustment: Yes
- Field of view: 100%
- Image stabilisation: Optical SteadyShot w/ Active mode
- Storage media: AVCHD,Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(100Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher)
- Recording:
- Recording format: AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC/H264, XAVC S Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Resolution: (NTSC) XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/30p, 24p XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080/120p, 60p, 30p, 24p AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080/60i (LP) XAVC S Proxy: 1280 x 720/60p, 30p, 24p, 640 x 360 60p, 30p, 24p (PAL) XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/25p XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080/100p, 50p, 25p AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/50i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080/50i (LP) XAVC S Proxy: 1280x720/50p,25p, 640x360/50p,25p
- Slow and Quick Motion: (NTST) Rec Format 4K: 30p, 24p/HD: 60p, 30p, 24p Frame Rate 4K: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps,15fps, 30fps Frame Rate HD: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps,15fps, 30fps, 60fps,120fps (PAL) Rec Format 4K:25p/HD:50p,25p Frame Rate 4K:1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps/ HD:1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps
- Super Slow Motion: (NTSC) Rec Format HD: 60p, 30p, 24p Frame Rate HD: 240fps, 480fps, 960fps (PAL) Rec Format HD:50p,25p Frame Rate HD:250fps,500fps,1000fps
- Video recording rate:XAVC S 4K : Approx.100Mbps, 60Mbps, XAVC S HD: Approx.100Mbps (1920 x 1080/120p,100p), 60Mbps (1920 x 1080/120p,100p), 50Mbps, 25Mbps, 16Mbps/ AVCHD FX: Approx. 24Mbps, FH: Approx.17Mbps, LP: Approx. 5Mbps45, XAVC S Proxy: Approx.9Mbps (1280x720)/Approx.3Mbps (640x360)
- Proxy recording: Yes
- Audio:
- Microphone: Built-in
- Audio recording format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)
- Microphone level control: Yes (31 steps)
Product Specification
Audio Formats | AAC-LC Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital AC3 LPCM |
Battery Model | NP-FV70A |
Colour | Black |
Dimensions | H8.95 x W11.6 x D19.65 cm |
Dynamic Range | WDR |
Frame Rates | 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30 fps (100, 60 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps (100, 60 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (50, 16 Mb/s XAVC S) 1280 x 720 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (9 Mb/s XAVC S) 640 x 360 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (3 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080i at 50/60 fps (24, 17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1440 x 1080i at 50/60 fps (5 Mb/s AVCHD) |
Included Accessories | Sony NP-FV70A V-Series Battery Pack for Handycam Camcorders (1900mAh), AC Adapter with Power Cord, Remote Control with Battery, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Large Eyecup |
Inputs | 1 x DC Input, 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone/Line Output, 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line (Plug-in Power) Input |
Lens Mount | Tripod Mount |
Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
Optical Zoom [x] | 12.0 |
Outputs | 1 x HDMI Output |
Recording Formats | AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, XAVC S format: MPEG4-AVC/H264, XAVC S Proxy: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Recording Media | AVCHD,Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(100Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher) |
Resolution | 4K UHD |
Sensor Size | 1"-Type CMOS |
Size | 116 × 89.5 × 196.5 mm |
Still Image | 12 Megapixels |
Weight | 935g |
Weight [g] | 935.00 |
Manufacturers Link | Sony |