Sony FDR-AX100E Camcorder (PAL)

The Sony FDR-AX100E Camcorder (PAL) brings 4K Ultra HD video to the palm of your hand delivering resolution four times that of Full HD. It is compatible with European broadcast standards and is not compatible with NTSC equipment. The 1 Exmor R CMOS sensor is approximately 8x larger than that of typical camcorders allowing you to capture cinematic images with shallow depth-of-field for defocused backgrounds. The back-illuminated technology improves low-light sensitivity and combines with Sony s Column A/D Conversion to reduce noise by 50%. This is great when shooting in dimly lit environments such as night landscapes or indoor scenes. The BIONZ X Image processor enables the camcorder to create more naturally vivid and lifelike images with higher resolutions. Detail reproduction technology optimally filters edges and textures differently depending on the scene. It also features area specific noise reduction which swiftly and efficiently analyzes the subject and reduces noise. The image processor also allows you to record at 120 fps for slow-motion playback at 1/5th the speed when played back at 24 fps after post-processing. The Sony FDR-AX100E Camcorder (PAL) features a wide-angle Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens with 12x optical zoom plus 24x Clear Image digital zoom. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results. The Sony FDR-AX100E Camcorder (PAL) is a versatile camcorder that lets you capture 4K Ultra HD 3840x2160 video at 24 and 25 fps. You can also record Full HD 1920x1080 video in XAVC S AVCHD or web-optimized MP4 as well as take high-quality 20MP still images. Media is recorded to SD or Memory Stick Duo memory cards. For XAVC S recording SDXC Class 10 cards are required. Frame your shots using either the large 3.5 XtraFine LCD touchscreen or with the high-contrast 0.39 OLED EVF. For connectivity the camcorder provides a USB 2.0 port Micro HDMI output and a Composite Video output. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support lets you use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera as well as wirelessly transfer files to your mobile device for sharing and back up data on your computer.

Price: £1259.99 from eGlobal Central