I don't think 60P recording is possible on the smaller camcorders, unless I'm mistaken, but I've always been under the impression that it takes a larger camera to process 4K at 60P frames per second. Even then I've heard about some of the finicky nature of professional level 4K cameras. But they might not be able to get 60P on a small enough scale yet. Although a 4K BOSS lens is a sign things are progressing considering a 4K BOSS lens wasn't possible before. So maybe we'll see something later this year or next.
Everything is possible my friend, this is just a marketing gimmick, they want you to first consume/purchase this model, then 2016 4K/30p RAW, then 2017 4K/60p, then 2018 4K/60p RAW, then 2019 4K/120fps, then 2020 4K/120fps RAW, then 2021 8K/30p... and that's how the game is played by the corporations, they need to keep earning money every fiscal year and the costumers is the one pays that... But also company knows that camcorders as cheaper model with 4K/60p will cut/compete with their own Broadcast more expensive model like the Sony FDR-AX1... So that cant happens... for now
Please correct your graphic about lens angle, in video mode it is 29.8mm, Christina actually says this but the graphic that appears claims 26.8mm, which is available but only in Photo mode.
That sure is nice! I might get it when it goes half-price. I take videos of trains as a hobby and am always looking to bring the highest quality videos using the latest technology!
thanks for the great review. will the ax33 work with adobe cs5 editing programs? I'm thinking about buying but worried i will have to upgrade my editing programs and my laptop ? thanks
I've got serious plans for this little puppy! Nice work Sony. What are the major differences , if any, in image quality between this unit and its Sony-Prosumer-FDR-AX100 4K HD predecessor?
I had the same question. I went to Sony's website and did a side-by-side comparison. Other than a few trade-offs here and there, this is a leaner version of the FDR-AX100 I was planning to get - until this model turned up. The floating lens and the drop in price have me thinking, "4K, it's time we met."
In this video,We can see Carl zeiss Vario zonnar T*on the frontal part of this camera around the lens. But subtitle tells us G lens is built in this camera. When this camcorder is released,which lens is used in this camera actually?
after update lilipop navigation work perfect but when i set destination maps only show on foot route but when i ask car route i have notifitacion THIS FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILBLE,IT WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THE PACKAGES OFFERED IN THE SHOP. ok i press shop icon in navigon garmin and says:THE ANDRIOD MARKET IS CURENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER.please help z3
Very excited about this price point for the technology. Amazing technology. If ***** would add better how to use videos they would be the real king of the hill. The one missing element for all camera manufacturers is how to use education. Instead of the too hard to read book they call manuals that all camera manufactures offer. How many products are returned because they just cannot figure out how to use it? #sonycamera #Sony
Hey SONY I have a question for you why exactly did you remove Shane Dawson's taylor swift blank space spoof can you just tell me why because he has something's that inspire me and he is one of my favorite youtubers can you please tell me
What I am waiting for (or if anyone could suggest) is a 4k simple point and shoot camcorder that records at 60p. My girlfriend records my football games and then i edit them and put them on TH-cam for people to view, i need 60p to do 1/4 speed slow mos with some degree of smoothness and 4k would let me zoom in of certain areas without losing too much quality when viewed at fullHD. The Panasonic HC-X1000 is way over the top for what i need and i have also only read mediocre reviews about it. I want 60p in a Panasonic HC-WX870 or Sony FDR-AX33, if the electronics for 4K at 30p can fit into a tiny GoPro then there is no reason this can't be done. I guess i will simply have to wait for next years releases and hope 60p is the addition that helps to separate them from the previous year. H.265 should also be wide spread then so data rates shouldn't be an issue.
As long as you're not improving after-sales customer support and not providing reliable warranty, we won't take risk by buying 'SONY' products. We rather buy from other brand even they have a bit less feature and/or a bit more expensive.
Sony has heard my prayers! A 4K B.O.S.S. Lens! Yes! I don't mind 4K at 30P, fine with me. But I also like that this camera has instant live streaming capability, so it can also double as a web cam. That's awesome, it's pretty damn compact too. The AX100 or the AX33 are both great IMO, but I think the AX33 edges out the AX100 a little more. The AX100 is cool, but I was turned off by the optical steady shot and no Boss lens which is vastly superior. And I don't need all the external manual buttons and the ND filters, I have a PJ790 and I manage just fine with that. I think the AX33 is right up my alley.
I have a Sony HDR-PJ790v camcorder, it's got the same size sensor as the AX33, so I have an idea of the low light. It's good, but I have the QX100 Smart Lens with the 1" imaging sensor, and the low light on that is clearly superior to my PJ790. So while the 1/2" sensor is good, you need lighting assist from camera lights at night. Where as the QX100 I hardly need an external light. So while the AX33 sounds good with its refinements, I'm still leaning back and forth with the AX100 and this. The AX33 has little more edge over the AX100, but the AX100 has a little more edge over the AX33. I guess it comes down to how much you need out of one camera, one will satisfy you more than the other.
***** So, 1 divided by 2.3 equals .43 sq. in.-- meaning that it's not quite one quarter the size of the 1" CMOS chip they use in this camera's big brother, the FDR-AX100. That also means that you are going to have a very hard time getting any shallow any DOF-- out of focus separation between subject and background, for example. In fact, don't expect that look at all from this camera. The rolling shutter (jello'ed look when panning quickly) should be much better on this camera than the FDR-AX100.
Not to sound like an ass, but it's so easy to tell when people don't know what the hell they're talking about. "And then at the top this is my favorite, the MI shoe. Yeah. So you're really going to up your production value." At least they didn't use the phrase "game changer" (that I'm aware of). That's pretty admirable given what they think they're talking about.
store.sony.com/4k-camcorder-with-1-sensor-zid27-FDRAX33/B/cat-27-catid-All-Handycam-Camcorders so first we see that the camera is advertised with 1" Exmor R® CMOS sensor w/ Direct Pixel Read Out (top right) but when we check the specifications we get Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor the good part is that camera has Effective Picture Resolution : Movie: Approx. 8.29 MP better than pj and cx 700 series,with 6.6MP Can someone explain if this camera has 1" or 1/2.3" senzor???
Still pretty much the best Handycam 6 years running.
I got this cam good so far.
Dat floating lens... #nerdgasm
I haven't been this excited about a camera in a long time! Hurry and get to New Zealand!
Great news return of the BOSS image stabilization!And bad news 4K only with 30p!!!Please Sony bring it with 50/60p recording in 4K!!!
well you can get the Panasonic HC-VX870 4K Ultra HD Camcorder for $899, same sensor size, same frame rate, just cheaper
I don't think 60P recording is possible on the smaller camcorders, unless I'm mistaken, but I've always been under the impression that it takes a larger camera to process 4K at 60P frames per second. Even then I've heard about some of the finicky nature of professional level 4K cameras.
But they might not be able to get 60P on a small enough scale yet. Although a 4K BOSS lens is a sign things are progressing considering a 4K BOSS lens wasn't possible before. So maybe we'll see something later this year or next.
Everything is possible my friend, this is just a marketing gimmick, they want you to first consume/purchase this model, then 2016 4K/30p RAW, then 2017 4K/60p, then 2018 4K/60p RAW, then 2019 4K/120fps, then 2020 4K/120fps RAW, then 2021 8K/30p... and that's how the game is played by the corporations, they need to keep earning money every fiscal year and the costumers is the one pays that...
But also company knows that camcorders as cheaper model with 4K/60p will cut/compete with their own Broadcast more expensive model like the Sony FDR-AX1... So that cant happens... for now
3 years later. you can do it in 60p
The sudden saturation change at the end was a bit surprising hehe :)
I want this one so bad now. This might be cool since not everyone might not be shooting in 4K.
Please correct your graphic about lens angle, in video mode it is 29.8mm, Christina actually says this but the graphic that appears claims 26.8mm, which is available but only in Photo mode.
That sure is nice! I might get it when it goes half-price. I take videos of trains as a hobby and am always looking to bring the highest quality videos using the latest technology!
Havde man bare haft råd til dette K 4 Sony., det er absolut de klareste optagelser der kan der kan findes
Hope the next gen will in 1'' in sensor, hdmi 2.0. Love Sony. :)
I have seen the PAL version working here in Australia.
thanks for the great review.
will the ax33 work with adobe cs5 editing programs?
I'm thinking about buying but worried i will have to upgrade my editing programs and my laptop ? thanks
What's the release date?
I've got serious plans for this little puppy! Nice work Sony. What are the major differences , if any, in image quality between this unit and its Sony-Prosumer-FDR-AX100 4K HD predecessor?
I had the same question. I went to Sony's website and did a side-by-side comparison. Other than a few trade-offs here and there, this is a leaner version of the FDR-AX100 I was planning to get - until this model turned up.
The floating lens and the drop in price have me thinking, "4K, it's time we met."
Wow, very nice cam! :)
Unfortunity the 5.1 channel audio only works in HD mode, not 4K?
surely that is not right???
In this video,We can see Carl zeiss Vario zonnar T*on the frontal part of
this camera around the lens.
But subtitle tells us G lens is built in this camera.
When this camcorder is released,which lens is used in this camera actually?
I bought an ax33 last week, question. The lens move inside the camcorder even when the camcorder is off, is this normal?
Thank you.
How much?
What features does the AX100 have that this new AX33 does not?
after update lilipop navigation work perfect but when i set destination maps only show on foot route but when i ask car route i have notifitacion THIS FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILBLE,IT WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THE PACKAGES OFFERED IN THE SHOP. ok i press shop icon in navigon garmin and says:THE ANDRIOD MARKET IS CURENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER.please help z3
Hears mic jack*
MOM, CAN I BORROW A CRAP TON OF MONEY FOR A NEW CAMERA?
Waiting for info on the rolling shutter.
On this camera? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Very excited about this price point for the technology. Amazing technology. If ***** would add better how to use videos they would be the real king of the hill. The one missing element for all camera manufacturers is how to use education. Instead of the too hard to read book they call manuals that all camera manufactures offer. How many products are returned because they just cannot figure out how to use it? #sonycamera #Sony
Hey SONY I have a question for you why exactly did you remove Shane Dawson's taylor swift blank space spoof can you just tell me why because he has something's that inspire me and he is one of my favorite youtubers can you please tell me
What I am waiting for (or if anyone could suggest) is a 4k simple point and shoot camcorder that records at 60p.
My girlfriend records my football games and then i edit them and put them on TH-cam for people to view, i need 60p to do 1/4 speed slow mos with some degree of smoothness and 4k would let me zoom in of certain areas without losing too much quality when viewed at fullHD.
The Panasonic HC-X1000 is way over the top for what i need and i have also only read mediocre reviews about it. I want 60p in a Panasonic HC-WX870 or Sony FDR-AX33, if the electronics for 4K at 30p can fit into a tiny GoPro then there is no reason this can't be done.
I guess i will simply have to wait for next years releases and hope 60p is the addition that helps to separate them from the previous year. H.265 should also be wide spread then so data rates shouldn't be an issue.
As long as you're not improving after-sales customer support and not providing reliable warranty, we won't take risk by buying 'SONY' products. We rather buy from other brand even they have a bit less feature and/or a bit more expensive.
PUT SHANE'S VIDEO BACK UP 😡 #wesupportyoushane 💕
Sony has heard my prayers! A 4K B.O.S.S. Lens! Yes!
I don't mind 4K at 30P, fine with me.
But I also like that this camera has instant live streaming capability, so it can also double as a web cam. That's awesome, it's pretty damn compact too.
The AX100 or the AX33 are both great IMO, but I think the AX33 edges out the AX100 a little more. The AX100 is cool, but I was turned off by the optical steady shot and no Boss lens which is vastly superior.
And I don't need all the external manual buttons and the ND filters, I have a PJ790 and I manage just fine with that. I think the AX33 is right up my alley.
So many variables. I wonder is 4K at 60P that much more noticeable? What do you think about the sensor? IS AX33 good in low light situations?
I have a Sony HDR-PJ790v camcorder, it's got the same size sensor as the AX33, so I have an idea of the low light. It's good, but I have the QX100 Smart Lens with the 1" imaging sensor, and the low light on that is clearly superior to my PJ790. So while the 1/2" sensor is good, you need lighting assist from camera lights at night. Where as the QX100 I hardly need an external light.
So while the AX33 sounds good with its refinements, I'm still leaning back and forth with the AX100 and this. The AX33 has little more edge over the AX100, but the AX100 has a little more edge over the AX33.
I guess it comes down to how much you need out of one camera, one will satisfy you more than the other.
Marth Thanks
No prob.
It's for every-buddy you hear me! Don't you dare say otherwise.
no in vienam
This looks sick! I think it's gonna have people label themselves filmmakers the way people with dslrs call themselves photographers
the problem with that is you need a story and actors for a movie.
I do like it but i would go for a camera with a larger CCD
What is the sensor size? Can anyone please confirm. Thanks.
Its 1 inch
it's 1/2.3 ! the bad news is only 30fps in 4k :(
*****
So, 1 divided by 2.3 equals .43 sq. in.-- meaning that it's not quite one quarter the size of the 1" CMOS chip they use in this camera's big brother, the FDR-AX100. That also means that you are going to have a very hard time getting any shallow any DOF-- out of focus separation between subject and background, for example. In fact, don't expect that look at all from this camera. The rolling shutter (jello'ed look when panning quickly) should be much better on this camera than the FDR-AX100.
Tyler Breeden store.sony.com/4k-camcorder-with-1-sensor-zid27-FDRAX33/B/cat-27-catid-All-Handycam-Camcorders 1" inch sensor. As site says.
it could be 1" senzor after all!I don't get it,on sony they hame 2 sizes for the camera senzor on the same page.wtf?
Is this Sony camera is going to cost $9.99
Once i get a job next year this is the first thing i buy
Memori ???
Not to sound like an ass, but it's so easy to tell when people don't know what the hell they're talking about.
"And then at the top this is my favorite, the MI shoe. Yeah. So you're really going to up your production value."
At least they didn't use the phrase "game changer" (that I'm aware of). That's pretty admirable given what they think they're talking about.
Only 60 fps in full HD? This camera its not for me.
+olek olecki It can record 100fps in full HD if it is slow mo you are looking for.
She can't make her mind up on the price of the thing! 19 20 er 10 80p 60p 30p 24p. Ok. I'll offer you 60p for it ;)
Interessante ...
#StandWithShane
This camera would be popaula for youtube videos.
send me one and i will make a full review out of it.. ^_^
store.sony.com/4k-camcorder-with-1-sensor-zid27-FDRAX33/B/cat-27-catid-All-Handycam-Camcorders
so first we see that the camera is advertised with 1" Exmor R® CMOS sensor w/ Direct Pixel Read Out (top right)
but when we check the specifications we get Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
the good part is that camera has Effective Picture Resolution : Movie: Approx. 8.29 MP better than pj and cx 700 series,with 6.6MP
Can someone explain if this camera has 1" or 1/2.3" senzor???
You asked this sometime ago so i guess you probably know but the FDR-AX33 is definitely a 1/2.3" sensor, the FDR-AX100 has the 1" Exmor R CMOS sensor.
2:28 Normal style shoe. Not SONY original !!!
Damn
this camera made me sexually excited...