The Sony Handycam FDR-AX53 shoots at super-sharp 4K resolution. Not only does it look great, but that means the detail is incredible even when you zoom in on a subject, which this camera can do in a really big way. You'll get 20X optical zoom, plus digital zoom up to 250X. Even if you get the last seat in the house at your kid's violin recital, it'll look like you and your camera were right on stage the whole time.
Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization
It doesn't matter how sharp your image is if it's shaky and blurry. Sony takes care of that, building in their trademarked SteadyShot technology so your shots have rock-solid framing. The internal BIONZ® X processor can keep up with just about anything. If you're the one that's moving as you follow a streaking toddler, no problem. If you're in a moving car, filming what's outside the window? Also covered. Even when the lens is zoomed out to its full range, SteadyShot helps keep small movements from wrecking the shot.
Loaded with special features
You've got all those pixels, so let's put them to use. Want to record the adorable face of your sleeping child? NightShot mode does an excellent job in low-light situations. If you like to spoil a good walk by knocking a little white ball around the fairway, use Golf Shot mode to make sure you're maximizing your swing. And the 'AX53 generates time code so you can edit your video that much easier once it's done.
Wi-Fi connectivity and live streaming
No need to wait until you get home to share your videos with friends and family. The FDR-AX53 is equipped with internal Wi-Fi so you can go from shooting to sharing in a flash. If you're an Android™ user, just use one-touch Near Field Communication (NFC) to pair your compatible device to the camera, and you're on your way. And if you really don't want to wait, share your video live, as it happens via live streaming apps like UStream®. The wireless path goes both ways, too. Smart Remote Control lets you direct some of the camera's operation from a distance, using your mobile device as the interface. It's the quick and easy way to make sure you can be in the picture, too.
Product Highlights:
- shoots crystal-clear 4K video
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode
- upload and share video via Wi-Fi and pair compatible devices via NFC
- 1-2/5" Exmor R CMOS sensor for exceptional low light performance
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lens with 20X optical zoom (250X digital)
- fast BIONZ® X image processor
- 3" LCD screen (921,600-dot) display
- multi-interface accessory shoe for optional system accessories
- high contrast OLED electronic viewfinder for eye-level shot framing
- ergonomic controls offer easy manual access to settings
- records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, as well as MemoryStick Duo media
Special Features:
- NightShot mode uses infrared light to capture stunning low-light images
- face detection technology with voice enhancement keeps people in focus and easy to hear
- My Voice technology keeps the voice behind the camera from overwhelming the audio
- Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and stills of each step of your swing
- time code feature makes advanced video editing easier
- in-camera picture effects for more creative video and still photos
- nine scene modes for common shooting environments (Portrait, Snow, Fireworks, and more)
- Dual Record mode lets you simultaneously shoot high-res files for editing and compressed files for quick sharing
- compatible with UStream® and other live-streaming apps for instant sharing