Advanced features for great movies
The performance packed into the top-class 4K Handycam® is peerless. Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ and Fast Intelligent AF achieve exactly the images you aim for. A new microphone structure captures ambiance that’s all-surrounding. You can even play with time in motion or gain control of pro-style/manual functions. The possibilities and pleasures are endless.
The keys to extraordinary image quality
Advanced lens and image sensor capabilities enhance high-precision depiction, sensitivity, and power.
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
Superior image stabilization lets you shoot steadily throughout the zoom range even as you walk.
Fast Intelligent Autofocus (AF)
Extra-efficient lens drive and AF range prediction can shift focus from far to near subjects quickly
High-quality sound recording
New mic structure captures sound from five directions with approximately 40% less noise for realistic ambiance.
Have fun during and after shooting
Get creative with High Speed REC and Time-lapse Capture to make an impressive movie.
More professional-style functions
Shoot like a pro with manual setting functions, EVF, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.
The brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K
A newly developed lens and image sensor enhance the spectacular definition of 4K resolution with particular sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low light.
New ZEISS™ 20x zoom 4K-compatible lens
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 26.8mm widest angle allows more of a subject to fit in the frame.
New Exmor R™ CMOS sensor for 4K
Bigger pixel size improves sensitivity for shooting movies with less noise, even in darkness.
The wonder of high-bitrate 4K and HD
High-bitrate record in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.
See 4K movies in HD on an-4K devices
Super-sampled Full HD Playback on non-4K TV or device
4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV.
Trimming Playback trims movie frame on TV at a touch
Trace a finger on the LCD to trim frame of the 4K movie playing on the TV in Full HD.
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Extra-steady shooting on the move
The short movie below shows the camera shake compensation effects of Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ (right) and optical image stabilisation (left), respectively.
Less image shake within a broad zoom range
For extra-stable movie shooting from wide to telephoto. In HD shooting mode, 5-axis Intelligent Active mode further compensates for camera shake, even when shooting while running.
Focus with stunning speed
Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed but with uncanny precision, as well.
Fast Intelligent AF speeds up smartly
Aim for more even after the shoot
Now, it’s easier than ever to show a movie immediately, directly from its source to anyone you like, without any extra equipment, complicated setups or logistical hassles.
Show movies instantly with the built-in projector
No fuss — just project movies onto any preferably flat, white surface.
Unleash more professional shooting potential
Professional-style features include manual ring and manual button for control of various assignable functions, electronic viewfinder, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.
Advanced features for editing like a pro
Record Time Code and User Bit data
These functions are indispensable for advanced editing. Optional remote commanders can make editing more convenient, as well.
Trimming Playback
You can select a specific portion of the picture and play it back in Full HD, thanks to 4K high resolution. Also, you can change trimming size with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.
Advanced shooting features
Sensor
- SENSOR TYPE
- 1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- EFFECTIVE PIXELS (VIDEO)
- approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9
- EFFECTIVE PIXELS (STILL IMAGE)
- approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx. 6.22 Megapixels(4:3)
Processor
- IMAGE PROCESSOR
- BIONZ X image processor
Lens
- LENS TYPE
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
- FILTER DIAMETER
- 55mm
- LENS COVER
- APERTURE
- F2.0-3.8
- FOCAL DISTANCE
- f=4.4-88mm
- FOCAL LENGTH (35MM EQUIVALENT) (VIDEO)
- f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9)
- FOCAL LENGTH (35MM EQUIVALENT) (STILL IMAGE)
- f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9) f=32.8-656.0mm(4:3)
- MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE
- approx.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2inch(Tele)
- IRIS DIAPHRAGM
- 6 blades
Zoom
- OPTICAL ZOOM
- 20x
- CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM
- 4K : 30x HD : 40x
- DIGITAL ZOOM
- 250x
Viewfinder
- VIEWFINDER TYPE
- 0.6cm(0.24 type)/Color 1 555 200dots equivalent
- FIELD OF VIEW
- 100%
- DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
- Yes (-4.0 to +3.0 m-1), Yes (-4.0 to +3.0 mstyle name=”sup”-1/style)
LCD
- SCREEN TYPE
- 7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)
- TOUCH PANEL
- Yes
- BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
- Yes(Menu)
- MARKER/GRID DISPLAY
- Grid Line
- ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
- Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilisation
- IMAGE STABILISATION TYPE
- Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode(5-axis)
Focus
- FOCUS TYPE
- Contrast AF
- FOCUS MODE
- Auto/Manual(Touch Panel/Ring)
- FOCUS AREA
- Full range Focus/Spot Focus
- FAST INTELLIGENT AF
- Yes
- LOCK-ON AF
- Yes
- MANUAL FOCUS ASSIST
- Magnified display for precise manual focus, Peaking Display
Exposure
- MODE
- Auto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu/Ring)
- METERING MODES
- Multi-segment/Spot
- EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
- AE Shift(Touch Panel/Ring)
- LOW LUX MODE
- Yes
- AUTO IRIS CONTROL
- F2.0-F11
- MANUAL IRIS CONTROL
- F2.0-F11
- MANUAL EXPOSURE ASSIST
- Zebra Pattern Display
- BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
- Yes(Auto)
- GAIN CONTROL
- Auto
- AGC LIMIT
- Yes
- MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
- 4K:Standard:9 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed) HD:Standard:6 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K:Low Lux 1.8lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) HD:Low Lux 1.2lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
- AUTO CONTROL RANGE
- 1/6-1/10000
- STANDARD
- 1/50-1/10000
- MANUAL IRIS CONTROL (PHOTO MODE)
- 1/25-1/10000
- MANUAL SHUTTER
- 1/6-1/10000
- SMOOTH SLOW
- 1/215-1/10000
White balance
- WHITE BALANCE MODES
- Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
- WHITE BALANCE SHIFT
- Yes
Flash
- FLASH METERING SYSTEM
- Pre-flash TTL
- FLASH COMPENSATION
- Yes(3 steps)
- FLASH MODE
- Auto/On/OFF
Storage Media
- MEDIA TYPE
- internal Flash Memory, XAVC S 4K(100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), 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)
- INTERNAL MEDIA
- Flash Memory 64GB
Recording
- RECORDING FORMAT (VIDEO)
- XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- VIDEO RESOLUTION
- XAVC S 4K : 3840×2160/25p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920×1080/50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD : 1920×1080/50p(PS), 25p(FX, FH), 24p(FX, FH), 50i(FX, FH), 1440×1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280×720 25p
- VIDEO RECORDING RATE (ABR / VBR)
- XAVC S 4K: approx.100Mbps XAVC S 4K: approx.60Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps1011, MP4: approx.3Mbps10
- RECORDING FORMAT (STILL IMAGE)
- JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
- STILL IMAGE SIZE (PHOTO MODE)
- L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440×3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080×3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880×2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640×480)
- STILL IMAGE SIZE (MOVIE MODE)
- M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)
- STILL IMAGE SIZE (PHOTO CAPTURE)
- XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)
- STILL IMAGE SIZE (TIME-LAPSE CAPTURE)
- 4K:L(8.3M, 3840×2160)/HD:S(2.1M, 1920×1080)
- STILL IMAGE SIZE (DUAL RECORD)
- M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080)
Audio
- MICROPHONE
- Built-in Zoom Microphone
- AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT
- MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
- MIC LEVEL CONTROL
- Yes(31steps)
- AUTO WIND NOISE REDUCTION
- Yes(On/Off)
- MY VOICE CANCELING
- Yes
- SPEAKER
- Monaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
- HIGH SPEED REC
- Yes(100p/1920×1080, 100/60Mbps)
- TIME-LAPSE CAPTURE
- Yes, Shooting Interval(1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shot Number(1-999), Capture Image Size(4K:L(8.3M, 3840×2160)/HD:S(2.1M, 1920×1080)), AE Mode(AE Lock/AE Tracking)
- SCENE SELECTION
- Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
- NIGHTSHOT INFRARED SYSTEM
- Yes
- TIME CODE/USER BIT
- Yes
- OTHER FEATURES
- Face Detection Cinematone, Golf Shot Smooth Slow Rec, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On), Red Eye Reduction(Yes), Direct Copy
Playback
- FAST PLAYBACK
- About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times
- SLOW PLAYBACK
- Forward:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed
- TRIMMING PLAYBACK
- Yes
- HIGHLIGHT MOVIE MAKER
- Yes Highlight background music(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible
- MOTION SHOT VIDEO
- Yes
- SLIDE SHOW (STILL IMAGE)
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