Sony's high-end FDR-AXP55 4K camcorder will be available in March for S$2,299
The flagship camcorder sports a new Exmor R CMOS sensor, a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 20x optical zoom, as well as a new 5-axis image stabilization system that includes an intelligent Active mode.
The Handycam FDR-AXP55 is Sony's flagship 4K camcorder for 2016.
Unveiled at CES early this year, the Sony Handycam FDR-AXP55 4K camcorder is set to be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centers, and selected Sony authorized dealers from March 2016 onwards, at a recommended retail price of S$2,299.
To recap, the FDR-AXP55 sports a new Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 1.6x larger pixel size compared to the earlier FDR-AXP33/FDR-AX33, a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 20x optical zoom, and new 5-axis image stabilization system that includes an intelligent Active mode to compensate for camera shake.
Additionally, the 4K-capable camcorder has a new microphone structure that collects sound from five directions, supports full HD 100fps recording (great for slow-mo movies), and has a built-in 50-lumen projector for on the spot playback. Pro users will also be glad to find a manual ring and custom function button, an EVF, as well as Time Code and User Bit options. The FDR-AXP55 also records 4K at a high bitrate of 100Mbps using the XAVC S recording format.
Also announced is the HDR-PJ675, a full HD camcorder with a generous 26.8mm wide-angle lens. Other key features include an advanced Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode, XAVC S 50Mbps bitrate recording, 5.1-channel surround sound recording, a built-in projector, and support for PlayMemories Home, a piece of PC software that lets you organize and edit your footage and create time-lapse movies. Like its 4K sibling, it supports live streaming via Ustream.
The HDR-PJ675 will be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centers, and selected Sony authorized dealers from this month onwards, at a recommended retail price of S$1,299.
The HDR-PJ675 is a full HD camcorder, and it too has a built-in projector.
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