Sony AX100 detailed hands on review with samples

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A detailed hands-on, show-me review of the Sony AX100 4K video camera. Lots of sample footage, demonstrations and examples of various features.
Errata: at 3:25 - should be 90mm, not 90cm
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@GrillWarrior 9 лет назад

I'm telling you, this is the finest review of any product out there. You did a great job with this review. I know doing reviews take time and a lot of planning, I'm sure this took many hours of not only shooting, but editing. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Grill Warrior Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate your comment - yes, it does take time, but I have a lot of fun learning about new products and producing these videos.

@Lunacrus 10 лет назад

I really like your reviews; they're adventurous and helpful! You jump right in, showed examples with likes, dislikes, and suggestions, unlike others where they spent so much time sitting in front of the camera yapping away about the product. Also, you have that narrative voice! I look forward to more reviews!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Lunacrus Thank you for your generous praise. I agree with your assessment of some other reviewers - I want to see what you're talking about when I watch a review. More coming ...

@alphaphotoandvideo 8 лет назад

comprehensive review, thanks for taking the time for this

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+alphaphotoandvideo It is entirely my pleasure - thanks for the kind words.

@MonacoMike 9 лет назад

I recently purchased my AX100 about a month ago. There certainly is a LOT to learn and surprisingly very little information available on what all of the controls are for. You review has been extremely helpful. You showed me things I didn't know the camera had or was capable of doing. Many thanks for posting. Greatly appreciated

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

MrGrunthunter's Adventures I'm always happy to hear that viewers find my videos useful and interesting. Thanks for the kind words.

@jakezabler5870 9 лет назад

Hey Maarten, like St. Maarten, your review was stellar, I have had the camera for about six months and just got the bump up to 100mbps. I got a remote zoom meant for older Sony cams along with an adapter and the zoom is nothing but sweet and smooth. Available from B&H the Sony Multi adapter cable VMCAVM1 & the Acebil RMC1AVR, total with shipping $99

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Jake Zabler That's very kind, thank you! And thanks for adding the detail about the firmware upgrade.

@joemahoney1221 9 лет назад

I purchased the AX100 and this is BY FAR the best video tutorial explaining all of the features. The recording modes are a bit confusing in regards to features available, but you are spot on in this review/tutorial. Many Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Joe Mahoney Thanks for taking the time to post your very kind comment.

@allenalesna 9 лет назад

WOW!!! This is the best camera review by far!!! Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

***** Thank you so much for your kind words - I appreciate your praise.

@stevetech1949 3 года назад

Excellent review. Thank you. I bought one of these used a year ago and got some amazing outdoor video. I paired it a new Raynox 2.2x Telephoto conversion lens to increase the zoom magnification to 39.6x, allowing me to get some amazing video of birds on my backyard feeder. I also have used this combination last summer to film from mountain tops in NH where I'm able to identify hiker's clothing from nearly 1.5 miles away. Like any camcorder at 40x, you need to block the wind to keep it steady. I just filmed my first wedding in a large NYC catholic church in full auto mode and it performed stellar! I hope to learn how to use a few of the manual features before my next wedding shoot late April.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

How nice to read your kind words, and about your experience. Thanks for sharing.

@PeteWoronowski 9 лет назад

Can't thank you enough for your helpful and detailed videos. Ordered my AX100 thanks to you. Very best to you.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Pete Woronowski That's very kind of you to say - you are most welcome, I'm glad you found it useful.

@remektekmedia6641 4 года назад

I know this is an old thread, but the AX100 is still on sale and a viable camera. Just letting you know that a) there IS a wired remote available and b) firmware update provides 100Mbps recording. I bought an AX100 in mint condition on eBay for under USD1,000. A real bargain. Adding a dual channel Sony wireless Lav that mounts direct to the multi function shoe makes this a truely practical ENG camera for me.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate the update, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@CanadianBatman1 3 года назад

6 years later, and that camera is still one of the best prosumer cameras on the market.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

Glad to hear it's still providing value to you. Thanks for commenting.

@StephenOng77 9 лет назад

hi maarten greetings from manila! i always check on your review of a product first before buying it, it really help me on deciding whether a product is worth purchasing. thank you so so much for all the knowledge and effort! :D rock on!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

+Stephen Ong That's very kind, I appreciate your interest - thank you so much for your comment.

@GregAllen2 9 лет назад

WOW! It seems that this camcorder takes better video than many of the $5000 plus offerings out there.... Thanks for the review!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

+Greg Allen Thanks for your kind words ... although some of its technical features (like the sensor) improve upon more expensive offerings, there are tradeoffs in other areas.

@LincolnHoPhotos 9 лет назад

I LOVE how you do your review!!! I can learn a lot from how you story tell!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

***** That is extremely kind of you to say - thanks very much for your praise.

@sebinthomasbabu 2 года назад

Great Review.. You pretty much cleared almost all my doubts..even the smallest ones...such a grace !!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words.

@iEditProjects 9 лет назад

After watching this/other reviews I went out and bought the Sony FDR AX100 (Now Discontinued). I'm very impressed with the performance of this camera so far. I'm still working on the setting to reduce noise that occurs in specific situations such as filming water with a lot of bright light. If you watch "Winter" 4K on my profile you'll notice this noise in several shoots. I still give this camera a solid B+ for video quality verses cost factor. Sony announced at CES they're releasing the little brother to this camera so I look forward to you posting a review on the FDR-AX33.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

iEdit Projects I've put the AX33 on my to-do list. I've watched the Winter video, but I feel I'm probably seeing more RU-vid compression artifacts than noise. Nice, pretty shots though. What was the shutter speed?

@iEditProjects 9 лет назад

Sorry for the long delay in replying. I do agree that what I'm seeing is probably RU-vid compression artifacts. I was using a 1/60 shutter speed I believe. I'm sort of disappointed I didn't drop it way down to for a dreamy feel. Have you tested low shutter speeds on rushing water with the AX100 yet? I'd like to see your footage if you have. I plan on doing so myself in the coming days and will send you a message if that is ok.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

iEdit Projects It's always OK to send me a message. I only had the AX100 for review, so no opportunity to do that now. I do like those slow shutter effects, and Sony seems to support slower speeds than most.

@iEditProjects 9 лет назад

I'd like to be in your shoes in terms of getting cameras to test. What camera do you normally use? I wish Sony could go even slower than 1/8 for shutter speed on the AX100. That would make for almost steam like water effects.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

iEdit Projects I shoot video with the Sony NEX VG20. I have a Canon 50D (I'm keeping this one because I love the L24-105 lens); a Panasonic GF1 (the best low light food pictures although I've been thinking about upgrading to the LX100) and I mostly shoot with the Sony A6000 - but since I'm nearly always reviewing something I don't get as much chance as I'd like to use it. There's a limit to how slow you can make the shutter for video ... otherwise there's so little motion.

@nonallostessomodo 9 лет назад

Really enjoyed your style. Great job, just subscribed!

@rishimaniaulakh 10 лет назад

impressive review, I would love to have you in my subscription list for forever cuz there is lot to learn from you. Thnx a lot Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for your kind words.

@JCImageInc. 10 лет назад

Thank your for your video, very informative! One suggestion though: The detail is so awesome that it shows dust in the footage. I would suggest adding a good quality detail brush to your camera kit to quickly dust off the items you are reviewing.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

JC Image Inc Thanks for the kind words - that's a good suggestion, I've also sometimes noticed the dust, but after I've finished shooting.

@gvitting 9 лет назад

Hello Mr. Heilbron, a short Feedback. I used the Sony Moviestudio Platin Software to Export in HD. It looked perfectly smoth, and no more flickering whatsoever! So it was the Magix Video deluxe that caused the Problem Thanks to you for your informative Videos!!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Günter Vitting I'm glad to hear you found a solution that solved the problem.

@gvitting 9 лет назад

Hello Mr. Heilbron, i hope you are fine! today i took some 4k footage on a USB 3 Stick to a TV Dealer and saw the first time , the Quality of the recordings , Simply Amazing! I was really impressed

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Günter Vitting Thanks for the update - yes, there's nothing like seeing the footage on a 4K set.

@yeclark 6 лет назад

Very professional review by a veteran obviously. Toronto is nice, in summer time, :)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

If by "veteran" you mean old, I represent that remark, and thank you for your kind words. Toronto's nice all year around. In the winter (actually in the summer too) there's an entire underground network in the city centre that connects most of the buildings from Union Station to the Eaton Centre.

@AlGreenLightThroughGlass 7 лет назад

Just started using this camera - awsome review thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

That's very kind of you to say, thanks.

@12voltvids 9 лет назад

Sony has a free upgrade for the AX100 that bumps up the record bit rate to 100mbits

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

12voltvids Thanks for the update - I appreciate your contribution.

@adamhlj 10 лет назад

I would love to visit Toronto someday. Thanks for your review!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Adam McGrath I love living in Toronto, so thanks for your kind words. Do check out my review of Toronto's subway art: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vm8o30izJcQ.html And Paul Marshman joins me for a visit to several Toronto coffee shops: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Gl2zS90Ggg.html

@adamhlj 10 лет назад

I am going on a family vacation soon, with 3 kids under the age of 9. I want a good camcorder to get some great footage, but also something that will be great with little kids running around. Would you ultimately recommend this camcorder for fast kids? From other reviews, it seems like this camcorder has a slow autofocus, so it might be difficult to lock on kids.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Adam McGrath Unless you plan to shoot only video, I'd recommend a still camera with a good video mode. Slow autofocus is really relative, I would not dismiss this, or any other camera for it's focus speed - they're within fractions of a second of each other - not really a material difference with kids and in video a slightly slow focus is forgivable (sometimes desirable). And with smaller lenses and wider apertures, the depth of focus will be more forgiving. The kinds of focus features available on still cameras are usually superior to those on still cameras.

@AdventureArchives 9 лет назад

Okay, so I thought I understood the film look, but clearly I don't. I saw the section where the video was shot at a 1/60 shutter speed and a f5.6 aperture (big enough to give at least some bokeh I'd assume), but it still looks decidedly video. Can you help me figure out what exactly contributes to that look that DSLRs produce that looks more like film? I've also heard it has to do with contrast and dynamic range, but I'm not sure to what extent. I'm looking to upgrade our cameras to something that has lots more detail (and much more convenient to shoot with than what we've been using, which this camera would be), but I want to retain the look that is closer to film rather than video. Thanks for the very detailed review!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

AdventureArchives For film look, shoot at 24fps, shutter 1/30 to 1/60 - that gives you the motion blur you expect in video. Invest in an ND filter. For out of focus backgrounds, a wider iris (2.0) and a subject close to the lens helps - or watch my video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FgpHdMxv2rg.html which could help. Making a scene look like film exposure is more difficult, especially with the little control the AX100 offers - the standard "flat" video gamma doesn't help - that's not how film works. Pay attention to light and lighting - the film look never happens by accident. On a camera with limited control, sometimes the easiest thing is just to under-expose. An interesting exercise is study a few film noir scenes and trying a shoot in black and white to give you a sense of what adjustments you need to make. Study a scenes or scenes you feel capture the look you want and experiment to re-create it.

@AdventureArchives 9 лет назад

***** Cool, thank you very much for the reply! So I was definitely using aperture and shutter speed as I thought I was. We actually shoot with the Canon T3i and I am quite pleased with the "look" (just not the sharpness and detail), but is a "look" like that possible with a dedicated video camera like the AX100? Perhaps it's like you said that the video gamma is the main factor? I guess just the specific color profiles the Canon cameras are just more like what might be shot on film than a video camera? (We now shoot with the Neutral profile and all contrast and sharpness turned off and add it back in post and I've been pleased with the results, it's just switching out lenses is a chore)

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

AdventureArchives Agreed. In terms of flexibility, the Canon may offer more than a dedicated video camera. Highlight/shadow curves usually have more influence than colour profiles - but both can be useful in getting to the look you want. You definitely want to keep sharpening low. Contrast will depend on the scene (and the look you want). After checking out some of your footage, I think you're doing great work. Staying with a still camera is likely your best option.

@DayPartyExperience 7 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time out to review this I truly see the value in it. I'm so confused at the moment between the pwx 70 vs vs the ax100 its about a $7- 800 dollar difference with the 4k. The aux option included on the pwx 70 makes this seem attractive as opposed to purchasing the aux option for the AX 100 AT 800. I live in Brampton love the GTA

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Representing the 905! Thanks for your kind words and comments. I've seen but not shot with the PWX70 - so not really in a position to compare, but I agree, it looks quite attractive - particularly if you need those ports.

@annettebooth8554 9 лет назад

Thanks just bought this camera and heading to China on wednesday!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

+annette booth I'm sure you'll come back with amazing footage - but I do recommend you spend the next few days doing some test shooting and the flight reading the manual. Download the full version and read it on your phone or tablet. Have a great holiday/shoot.

@jkhill74 5 лет назад

I'm still using my AX100 but considering an upgrade. Good, informative video - thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.

@pumaabuahmed5928 9 лет назад

very good video

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

puma abu ahmed Thanks for the kind words.

@Digitalnomad8 9 лет назад

Excellent review, very detailed and useful, i'm currently shooting with Canon G20 1080i so looking to move to either the Canon G30 1080p or Sony AX100 4k. I'm just alittle concerned about how much space the raw 4k footage would take up, i'm already running 15TB of storage with HD. Do you edit on Mac or PC and also after shooting & editing your 4k footage do you keep the raw footage? thanks again for the review, Cheers,

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Robert Jung Thanks for the kind words. There's no question that 4K takes lots of drive space, luckily larger/faster drives keep falling in price (just added an 8TB G-Tech with thunderbolt2). I edit using Final Cut X on an iMac. I keep the raw footage, but that's just me, not really doing a lot of 4K yet.

@Alexrocks1253 7 лет назад

3:25 Just a little correction, I think it's a 90mm display, not a 90cm display. 🙂

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Oh dear, that's an order of magnitude problem - sorry, and thanks for the catch.

@Alexrocks1253 7 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron No problem. It's just nobody else pointed it out so I decided to.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Glad you did, thanks again. RU-vid no longer allows annotations over the video, so I added it as errata in the description below (which no-one ever seems to read ...)

@digifil 9 лет назад

Maarten,great hands-on.....you are comfortable and knowledgeable on camera....are you still using the AX100...?...how was the footage able to play on your edit system....strobing ? how did your system handle all that data rate....? Did it make proxy files ? what kind of file type did you upload to youtube ? thanks...FIL

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

digifil Thank you for the kind comment. The AX100 was on loan for the review, it's gone back to Sony. The XAVC-S files are easier to import than the AVCHD, but Final Cut doesn't have a problem with either. I did not experience any strobing. I think a reasonably current (I was using a 4 year old iMac i7) should be able to handle it. I store my files and edit from external firewire drives. Final Cut makes ProRes files for edit purposes (it's actually a higher data rate, but easier to edit). Final Cut decides the file type to upload to youtube - but it's a fairly generic H.264 codec with a .mp4 wrapper. Happy to share some of the raw files from the AX100 if you like.

@torakun3573 10 лет назад

Hi again! Thank you for your reply the other day. Appreciated. Another nice product got reviewed! Seems like for its price, GH4 can beat some of the features and even have a benefit when using many different lenses. What do you think? I think with 4k on board, the exclusion of dual memory card is a very missed opportunity.. How's the quality of the anti shake?

@thedutchmodeller4041 7 лет назад

Hi Maarten, I'm interested in slow motion capture and playback. Can this camera do 120fps in 1080p? Or even higher in 720p? Thanks for your time Regards, Andras

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

At 4K the frame rates are 30/24; at HD 60/30/24 in NTSC, 50/25 in PAL.

@arthurlittler1473 10 лет назад

Hi Maarten Thanks very much for your review very informative. I am undecided between the Sony Ax 100 and the Panasonic fz1000, have you a view on this. Thanks

@stevestruthers6180 7 лет назад

It's really unfortunate that the AX100 won't let you connect an external monitor and see what you're shooting in 4K It would really help when manual focussing is a must. Perhaps a firmware update would address this issue. And I suppose a workaround is possible, if you simply put the camera into HD mode, rack focus and then select 4K recording mode. For a camera costing 2K, you should get this capability as there are several 4K camcorders/DSLRs that will let you do this.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

It is an unfortunate shortcoming. Thanks for the workaround tip.

@ChileThailandtravel 7 лет назад

Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Always my pleasure, thanks for commenting.

@minsupark9246 7 лет назад

Wow this is EPIC review video ~!! Thank you~!

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind and enthusiastic words.

@alanhenderson5052 8 лет назад

Enjoyed your review very much. I am having a hard time choosing between the AX100 and the X70. Was the equestrian video in your review shot in 4K? If yes, it is the only 4K video I have seen with significant movement that did not have a strobe effect. May I ask what your shutter setting was? Do you consider the autofocus on the AX100 to be too slow to shoot soccer in HD? Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Alan Henderson Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that. I haven't used the X70, so can't really comment. Yes, it was shot in 4K, and it's posted to youtube in 4K, if you have a 4K screen (or 5K iMac) to view it. Shutter speed is the secret, as you suspect. For video look, I typically shoot at 1/60th - that's the setting used for the equestrian footage. If I'm going for a film look (24fps) I might slow down a little further. That gives the right amount of motion blur to smooth the action so it doesn't look strobed. A horse and rider is bigger than a soccer player, and the motion is somewhat predictable - but they do cover quite a bit of distance - I was happy with the autofocus in that situation. I suspect soccer (not having tried it) to be a little more challenging - smaller players, erratic movement, but the distance to the camera likely changes less. I think it would be OK.

@alanhenderson5052 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron Thank you very much!

@RichardsWorld 7 лет назад

Supposedly you can record in 100mbps now. Do you notice a big difference? Or maybe you don't have this camera anymore. I decided to order the AX53 though.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Sorry, I returned the camera after the review.

@daverudkin87 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great video, and tips, Very useful

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Dave Rudkin Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear from you.

@arcadia449 8 лет назад

Do you need a video editing program that cope with 4K? If so, which one is best?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+David Stuckey (Explorer) Yes, if you want to edit your footage you'll need a video editing program. The best one is the one you're already familiar with, as the learning curve for all of them is huge. Each platform (Windows, MacOS) has its candidates. For consumers Adobe Premiere, in one of its many guises (pro and consumer) is likely the best choice. Personally, now that I've learned Final Cut X, feel it's the best choice on the Mac platform. Hope this helps.

@zurvey 9 лет назад

Oh my goodness that was a helpful review. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

UK2AK That's very nice of you to say - always good to hear it's found an appreciative audience.

@zurvey 9 лет назад

***** Definitely appreciative. I wish you had an FDR-AX33 review too; that's probably what I'll end up getting.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

UK2AK Let me know how you like it.

@michaelnilsson596 6 лет назад

Hi Maarten! Nice review, thank You... I just bought the newer Sony FDR-AX 700 and I am impressed with it, but I'm having some noise issues (I'm a beginner). The lady in red in this video of yours, beginning at the 10:11 mark, what were your settings there, which ISO did you use, shutter speed and all that... And did You use some noise reduction in post...? I would love to get that punchy, clean and noiseless video, but I know that I would get noise in that black background... Any tips and tricks for me, something You know beginners usually do wrong...? :)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

I don't have any notes from that recording - but in general my process is to set the shutter at 1/60, and adjust the aperture to a setting that gives me the depth of field I want (typically that's around F4). Then I use the ISO/gain to set the exposure to a level that pleases me - with an emphasis on getting the skin tones to a good level, instead of trying to please a meter or a histogram. I did not (and typically do not) use noise reduction in editing. If you are not getting similar results, I imagine the difference is lighting. Hope this helps.

@dwoodog 8 лет назад

Top notch review. Thanks for sharing

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+dwoodog It's my pleasure, thanks for the kind words..

@BryanMiraflor 7 лет назад

zoom microphone function is pretty cool lol

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

It is.

@10191927 8 лет назад

I got the AX100 and I have no regrets, takes amazing video and nice still shots. However I think the AX33 feels like a missed opportunity, it has a smaller form factor, and more features for using multiple cameras at once, which is nice. But it feels like a step down from the AX100. The smaller 1/2 sensor makes the 4K look like standard 1920x1080 HD. Also there's no supported lens hood, and I preferred the 3.5" LCD on the AX100, and BOSS lens seemed a little more noisy on the AX33 compared to the PJ790. But I think the AX100 is about the best consumer camera out there offering 4K currently, also good for entry level professionals as well. The CX900 feels pointless without the 4K, it's just a slightly more advanced HD camera with the XAVCS format.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Marth Thanks for your comments, glad to hear you're enjoying the AX100.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+hiphopbeatzonline .com Recording time goes up to card space or battery. 4K eats about 2 minutes per GB. If you DM your dropbox email address I'll send you a link with a couple of samples.

@10191927 8 лет назад

+hiphopbeatzonline .com The AX100 records 4K at about 4 solid hours on a 64GB SDXC card. However I have come up with a clever work around solution for the AX100 storing videos and photos efficiently without the need for multiple cards. If you have a portable charger and a wireless portable external HDD it's possible to unload your photos and videos indefinitely, then simply upload them to a computer via the HDD. If you use the USB charger cable of the AX100, it can be charged by a wireless charger, the same kind for phones, tablets and so on. This allows you to then connect an external HDD to the camera and put your content straight to the HDD, freeing up the space on your memory card, so depending on your HDD space, it can be much more than any memory card is capable of storing. Which makes it a much more desirable choice over a DSLR which as you pointed out is restricted to recording capability. Heck, the RX100 MIV only shoots 4 minutes of 4K footage.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Marth Thank you for this useful information. Which connector do you use for the HDD? Are there any specific settings required? An alternate suggestion might be an external recorder, like those made by Atomos, connected to the HDMI out.

@10191927 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron I use the Sony Multi USB adapter and connect it to the Multi terminal on the camera, and then I just connect the supplied USB cable that's for the HDD. The HDD I use is WD, and the one I have is a 500GB model, built in wifi, and has its own internal power. It can connect to tablets, smartphones, computers, etc. And the portable charger I have is the Anker 26,500 mAh capacity charger. Plus you can also plug your memory card right into the unit and copy it that way too via an app on a smart phone or tablet. The idea is to be mobile with this kit, you can store both of these in a bag and have an efficient method for storing unlimited content without the need for a computer on hand or multiple memory cards. It works great.

@demetriossporgitas2596 10 лет назад

Hello Maarten! I really enjoyed your video, i am about to buy the Sony AX100 and i was wondering where i could also buy and external monitor like the one you have installed on it at some point in your video. What is its brand and model type?

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Dimitris Sporgitas Official Page Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that you left a comment. The monitor in the video is the Sony CLM V55 - but it's certainly not the only one, nor likely the best one. You local video shop will likely have several.

@venomousstang 8 лет назад

Great review, thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

Your kind words fall on receptive ears. Thanks.

@JoesVids 10 лет назад

Another great review!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Average Adversary Wow, thanks!

@NetvoTV 9 лет назад

Please do review on fdr-a33 when it available! Love your review since I saw your rx100 iii review!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

NetvoTV Thanks for your kind words - I'll put the FDR-A33 on my to-do list.

@troycambo 9 лет назад

well i heard the pic quality on ax100 is better (1 inch sensor vs 1/2.93 inch sensor). i just got a pj790 (1/2.88 sensor) and it's fantastic but i'm regretting a little not waiting a bit for the ax33 since it's supposed to be cheaper than what i paid for the pj790 which only shoots 1080p.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Troy Nguyen Thanks for adding this information.

@scottabergermd 6 лет назад

Great video and review Maarten, thank you so much. I currently have this camera, and you did it justice in your review. I was considering upgrading to Sony’s newer FXW-Z90. Are you aware, just at a glance what features that camera gives that are not available in this one? Obviously the Handle with the XLR inputs (2 of them) and the zoom button is one of them, but any others that come to mind? Thanks again. Love your videos!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Thank you for your kind words - always appreciated. I really haven't looked at the FXW-Z90. However, as I think about it, I'll put it on the to-do list.

@renebalza6071 9 лет назад

Excellent video and very informative but I have a question . Right now I have a external lcd mount in my ax100 but it is impossible to see the display information on my external lcd isn't?. did you know anything about that?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Rene Balza Thanks for the kind words. The HDMI out is always a clean feed, there is no option, as I mention in the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SHSplI0x6vU.htmlm3s

@saadagha9642 6 лет назад

I have the Sony AX100. If you're using HD, it's simply perfect. Videos are clear and very smooth. Everything works perfect except when you try use 4K. The minute you switch it to 4K, the screen becomes VERY SLOW and laggy. You will notice is even before you start recording. The videos you record will be clear but any kind of movement in the video such as someone moving or a waterfall and so on would be VERY LAGGY. I couldn't find a setting to fix that whatsoever. I tried all the different settings. I displayed vidoes directly from camera to 4K TV, after burning them into Blu Ray discs and using UHD Blu Ray player, through computer, every possible way. Still the same problem. The 4K videos on this camcorder are simply too laggy and not worth the price NOR the size of the camcorder.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

I have no idea what's wrong with your camera, or what settings may be misadjusted, but that is not normal - I found nothing like the problem you described.

@saadagha9642 6 лет назад

Hi there, it's definitely not my specific unit that's the problem because I tried 5 other ones at different stores and they all have the same problem. So it's the actual model that has the problem. If you still have the camcroder please do the following: Set the camcorder to 4K mode, no need to actually record. And move it around and try to have a moving object in front of it, even moving your hand if you have no other option. Then switch the file type to HD and try do the same thing. You will notice how it's 1000x smoother.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

I returned the camera after the review, so I can't try it. Maybe I'm mis-interpreting your description. Are the effects you're seeing from rolling shutter, which is worse in 4K? If that's it, you're exaggerating in a rather dramatic way.

@saadagha9642 6 лет назад

I am honestly not sure what the cause of the problem is and whether it's the rolling shutter or not. I am asking alot of other youtubers and will make sure I post here what result I find out:)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Thanks, would like to know.

@fspmedia1829 9 лет назад

Maarten, thanks for the footage. Some reviews, have mentioned the zoom not being very smooth....do you have experience with that ?, have you tried smooth zooming with toggle on the side or with the ring on the front....how do they behave...? FIL

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Fil Sibley It's zoom (and focus) by wire, so it's going to be a little jerky as the motor engages/disengages, no matter how delicate the touch. It doesn't matter which control you use, although I found the lens ring to be slightly better.

@fspmedia1829 9 лет назад

***** I'm a little worried about buying one and not getting good live documentary slow zooms...your findings would be greatly appreciated, I'm trying to avoid the hassle of web buying then having to return, had to do that with an earlier Sony, something 30 camcorder... had to get an OK from the actual owners of B&H in NYC....for return because it went beyond 30 days,but they made it happen.....thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Fil Sibley Right. The kit lens on the something 30 has the motorized zoom. The something 20 (NEX VG20) does not. It's not easy finding a video camera with a manual lens, or one that has a smooth/ramped zoom start/stop.

@gvitting 9 лет назад

Fil Sibley i heard the new firnware 3.0 has an improvement After i bought and updated, the camera works well

@IHL_group 6 лет назад

Mr Heilbron, good review. Was the entire review recorded on the AX100? What about the 2 keyed segments around :53 and the other at the end? What was the setup (room size or area used) how much lighting work, keying software and so forth. Thanks for your review.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

My on camera scenes are recorded using a Sony NEX VG20. Yes, they are from the AX100 - more details here: heilbron.com/sony-ax100-4k-video-camera-hands-on-review/

@IHL_group 6 лет назад

It did a good job on the green screen. The write up referenced did not state the room size. Trying to figure out the smallest space and distance from the backdrop you could have, that would get acceptable results. Knowing that proper lighting is key but so is space used.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

It's a small room. Space and distance is dependent on the size of the screen and your lighting, not the camera.

@z20000z 9 лет назад

Thank you for the great video!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

z20000z Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.

@z20000z 9 лет назад

***** You are welcome Maarten!

@truecuckoo 8 лет назад

Great informative video. Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+cuckoomusic I appreciate your comment, I aim to be informative, so it's nice to be recognized. Thanks!

@truecuckoo 8 лет назад

***** Sure thing, mate. I've been a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera user since it first came out. But I'm thinking about getting a camera that's more self contained and faster to work with for more documentary style projects. Have you tried the new AX53 yet?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+cuckoomusic Not yet.

@truecuckoo 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron by the way, have you got any other suggestion for a good, not too big 4K shooter with good dynamic range? I'm making a lot of synthesiser tutorials, and dynamic range is highly useful for all the little displays, and long recording times is also important.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+cuckoomusic Have you considered the Panasonic GH4?

@patriciobottos1239 8 лет назад

I think this is the camera I'm looking for. But, I don't know if I'll be able to edit 4K material in my computer. I have an iMac with 2.8 GHz Intel Core processor, 12 GB Memory, I edit with Final Cut Pro 7. Can you please tell me if Ill be able to manipulate 4K material with my iMac? Can you send me any 4K sample file to try it in my computer? Thanks a lot!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Patricio Bottos You should be fine - but do worry about the amount of disk space you'll need. DM me your email address and I'll send you a dropbox link.

@FabriceGLEIZE 7 лет назад

Hello Maarten do you recommand me sony MC2500 or Sony AX100 for documentary? Regards Brice

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Do you need 4K? I haven't shot with the MC2500 - so I really can't judge between these.

@FabriceGLEIZE 6 лет назад

Ok Thanks

@exclusivefilms9591 9 лет назад

Great video thankyou!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Exclusive Films I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

9 лет назад

Hi, Thanks for your helpful video, andCould you help me? I need to you Know if it's possible to make a Time-lapse video with the Sony AX100? I need a really good camara with this feature. THANK YOU

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Pilar Santamaría Thanks for the kind words. The AX100 does not have a time lapse mode. On still cameras, the best time lapse is available on some Panasonic models like the LX100 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Lhsrc9oG5U.html (I do a detailed demo of this feature) and the GH4.

9 лет назад

***** Dear Maarten, thanks a lot for the information and being so nice. Thank´s God thar exists people like you that take time to spread some knowledge and experience worldwide. Best wishes

@gabaktech 8 лет назад

what would you choose, panasonic 970k or ax100? which one has better features and quality?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+GabakTech - Cursos de Computación Gratis I'm sorry, I have no experience with the 970K.

@10191927 8 лет назад

I've heard about the Panasonic, most people I've seen say it's best to go with the AX100. I have the AX100 and I love it. Plus there's really great accessories for the AX100.

@gabaktech 8 лет назад

Marth but ax100 you got no live monitoring and remote control , right?

@10191927 8 лет назад

+GabakTech - Cursos de Computación Gratis I assume you're referring to the secondary lens on the LCD of the Panasonic? The picture-in-picture feature? No, the AX100 doesn't have that, the closest to that is on the AX33 where you can add up to 5 separate cameras on one device and cycle through those on the LCD of the AX33. Or it's live streaming feature. However it should be noted that the PX70 only has a 1/2.3" imaging sensor, and the AX100 has the 1" imaging sensor, and I've had Sony cameras with the 1/2.3" sensor and I can tell you the 1" imaging sensor is miles above others. Deeper colors, deeper saturation and much better shallow depth of field when weighed against a camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Visually you can tell right away, and if you want quality images, bigger is certainly better. Don't be swayed by a few additions in the name of camera quality which is where it counts.

@gabaktech 8 лет назад

Marth i do computer repair videos, and i need live monitoring and fisical remote control (no app remote with iphone), i bought panasonic 970 and i have those issues, and it was 820$ ;-)

@webstarx09 9 лет назад

Really sharp video, even for 1080. I recently bought the AX100 camcorder and I found that there's a terrible amount of rolling shutter in my video, especially while fast panning. I noticed your video while panning fairly quick, while the horses are jumping, there is virtually no noticeable rolling shutter. Can you share what setting you used for that particular clip?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

webstarx09 Thanks for the kind words. In my lexicon, rolling shutter - sometimes "jello effect) refers to the distortion of objects as either they or the camera moves. If a camera is prone to that, it typically happens under all conditions - I'm not sure what the technology solution is, but I believe it has something to do with the speed in which data is read from the sensor. The equestrian events were shot at 30fps with a 1/60 shutter and the camera on a tripod. I may have used ND, but I don't remember. If motion looks like of jerky and not smooth the difference is usually the shutter speed, which for video should be 1/24 to 1/60 - not less than, nor more than twice the frame rate. Until I figured that out (and got a video camera where I could control that) I was always unhappy with my equestrian footage. Hope that helps.

@gvitting 9 лет назад

webstarx09 hello i had the same Problem , that moving objects smeared or left a Little afterglow, or something like this.i read in a Magazine that changing the framerate from 25p to 24p helps. now i shoot in 24p und a shutter Speed of 48. The results are much better!!

@webstarx09 9 лет назад

***** Thanks for your input. I wanted to love this camcorder but in the end I returned it after two weeks. This is the best camcorder I've ever owned, similar to when the Sony VR 2100 came out. I tried very reason to keep it but because of a recent discovery with the audio, I sent it back. Here's my thoughts and findings, I'm hoping it was just my camcorder. I've been trying to find a review on the FDR-AX100 that includes the quality of the audio. I recently purchased and returned my AX100 within 2 week because of an issue with noise in the audio. Specifically, while using the zoom rocker, zooming in or out fast, you get the servo noise recorded. If you ramp up the zoom speed it goes from a slight hum to a loud hum, relatively loud, not acceptable for most situations. I called Sony and was advised that it was an inherit problem. But nobody seem to be complaining about this. Have you checked the audio while fast zooming, especially while monitoring it with a headset? I'm wondering if it was my camcorder, since not one review mentioned anything about the servo noise.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

webstarx09 I'm assuming that you're in a very quiet environment, or using the internal mics for purposes they're not intended. For any on-board mic, I'd assume that you'd pick up some noise - what I usually hear are my fingers on the lens, among other camera generated sounds. I find it doesn't take much ambient sound to mask it. If it was noticeable in general situations, maybe it is a defect of the unit. I'd also suggest that when high quality audio is important that external microphones or dual system recording is the solution. I would rarely use the internal mic for any purpose other than background ambience, or a reference to sync the separate audio recording - a comment that I would extend to all cameras.

@webstarx09 9 лет назад

***** Thank you, you've been very helpful and I think I'm going to buy the camera again and try it out. As for the mic, I don't use the on-board mic either, save for some quick shots. The mic I use is a Audio-Technica Pro24-CM which has received mostly positive reviews. In fact when I remove the mic from the MIS there is no noise, as soon as it makes contact the noise is back leading me to believe the vibration is throughout the camera. Hoping this helps anyone else who may come across this issue. I do have a sample I kept if you're interested in hearing it, my yard backs up to a heavily wooded area and I went out at 4 am to record the different wildlife sounds, that's the only ambient noise there is.

@WesWeasel 8 лет назад

does hdmi output higer quality 4k signal that that of recorded on the sd from camera.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

At the time, without a 4K recorder, I did not have the ability to evaluate. I will assume that at a 100Mbps data rate you could do better with a Shogun recording at ProRes HK.

@ELPistoffo 9 лет назад

Great review. How effective do you find the "AUTO" mode (aside from using fixed shutter speed) with the AX100? Any issues with overexposure? Thx

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

ELPistoffo Auto mode with fixed shutter speed works, no over-exposure (Sony by default tends to slight under-exposure). However, most settings tend to wander, so best to set them in manual otherwise you'll see drifts in exposure, white balance and focus even when there's little apparent change in the environment or composition.

@mikkompeltonen 10 лет назад

Unfortunately RU-vid compresses these videos, so for the best look you'll need to go to a store and try one..

@Roxus3 6 лет назад

Most usefull and professional review. BTW. I juyst noticed that if you are in manual white balance mode, you cannot use the face recognition af. Is there a solution? Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

That's very kind of you to say. I wish I still had the AX100 to check this issue, so sorry, don't have a solution for you.

@kgm9483 7 лет назад

how did you get such clean video on a bike?

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Had to go back and re-watch to remember the scene ... I had the camera on a monopod, but it's essentially handheld. Just good steadyshot, which was /is always one of Sony's strengths I guess. And looking at this footage two years later, I'm still impressed by the crisp and clear details and the nicely saturated colours. Thanks for commenting.

@MEERderIDEEN 10 лет назад

Well done video, good work! Thanks :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

MEER DER IDEEN® Thank you for the kind words, you're welcome.

@bengarcia9612 8 лет назад

Can you do a video on the ax33 its cheaper and therefore more will buy it

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+ben garcia I can put that on the todo list.

@bengarcia9612 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron thanks!

@lightedwayequestrianprogram 6 лет назад

Maaten Heilborn would you recommend this camera for equestrian indoor arenas with low light situations?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Yes, I think it would be suitable.

@lightedwayequestrianprogram 6 лет назад

Have you tested the newer AX700 yet? If so do you think the AX700 is worth the $400 up charge from AX100? Thank you for the reply Maarten!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Not yet - let me see if that can fit into my crowded editorial schedule over the next few months.

@lightedwayequestrianprogram 6 лет назад

That would be awesome!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Always happy to help.

@240474hb 4 года назад

Hello Maarten, You use a accessory bracket in this video, where can I buy the same bracket for my camcorder?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

It's the Sony VCT 55 - not sure that's still available, but there are many alternatives.

@MonteroMichel 5 лет назад

You can also stop / start recording from the FEIYU AK4000 Can you handle the + - exposure of the ax700 o sony ax700 from the FEIYU AK4000. Av TV iso etc? . Thank you

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Sorry, can't help with this, I have no idea.

@dannylorenze6188 8 лет назад

Nice job, thank you..

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Dan Lorenze Thanks for the kind words.

@koban4max 9 лет назад

how's' the motion stabilizer? Is this good for action movies?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

koban4max The stabilization is reasonable, but I'd recommend you use a steadicam or similar.

@coperniciaalba180 8 лет назад

such neat videos

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words.

@bogdanbogachev4447 8 лет назад

Is this camera good to film basketball or there are better cameras maybe a little pricier that would be more suitable to film sports videos?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Bogdan Bogachev I think, as basketball in many ways is either similar or less challenging than recording equestrian events, so I think it would be suitable. More expensive/more suitable, depends on your level of involvement in the process - will you have a tripod? are you experienced with a manual zoom lens? If you have a higher level of expertise then a more expensive camera might be a better solution.

@MegaBlockbuster1 8 лет назад

Nice Video,thx for uploading

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Stefan Werth It's my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

@emreyapici2000 9 лет назад

hello mr heilbron Can I make a good short film with this camera ?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Emre Yapıcı I'm not sure. I'm pretty sure I could make a good short film with this camera ...

@NewWestFilmsTV 8 лет назад

Que buen video, esta camara se ve brutal.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+New West Films TV Gracias por las amables palabras y tomar el tiempo para comentar .

@NazeerThomasFilm 9 лет назад

have you experienced a lag time of audio while recording?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

+OutroFilms I did not observe this while I had the camera to review.

@NazeerThomasFilm 9 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron thank you for replying, I have seen about two complaints about the the audio lag but hopefully it doesn't happen to mine when I get it. but if this does happen I can always sync the audio in the right place in my editing program

@brokosok 8 лет назад

I am thinking about the ax100. I see that Sony has a firmware upgrade to 100 mbs for the ax100 does that mean it will shoot 60fps

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+brokosok Sorry, can't help with that - I returned the camera after the review, so am not able to check out the upgrade.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jipson Confome Lopéz Siento que mi español no es suficiente para responder a su pregunta.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jipson Confome Lopéz If you would like to know how I recorded the screen captures in my video, so that you see the menu and other camera screens in a recording, I use an external recorder - at the time an Atomos Ninja Star in HD, but I'm now using an Atomos Shogun which will record 4K output. The camera's menu (on most Sony cameras) allows you to select whether or not the menu screens are output on the HDMI. I hope this answers your question ...

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jipson Confome Lopéz I am happy to ... the configuration for which feature or capability would you like?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jipson Confome Lopéz Unless you have write protected the card, it would seem that there is a problem with the card (more likely) and/or the camera. If another card formats properly you can eliminate the camera. If the card formats properly in another camera, you can eliminate the card. Take the one that's defective in for exchange (card) or repair (camera). Good luck.

@bigworld5523 9 лет назад

I need to use a portable monitor is the CLM-V55 compatible with this?

@bigworld5523 9 лет назад

When it goes to 4k it turns off is there a monitor that can help not turning off? 4k is the point.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Dan B The Sony CLM-V55 is compatible - you can see it in the video at about 4:20.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Dan B I'm not sure if there is a 4K field monitor (check with Google). The CLM-V55 will work while recording 4K, using the HDMI Resolution setting (setup menu) to output at 1080p.

@paulsellen3876 10 лет назад

Thank you for your review, how did you find the conversion from 4K to 1080p as compared to straight 1080p is there much of a difference ? Cheers Paul

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Excellent question, I should have commented on that. I did find that my 1080p output from FCP appeared to be more detailed, although I'm not sure why that would be. Thanks for your kind words.

@paulsellen3876 10 лет назад

***** Thank you Maarten.

@photoalexiou 10 лет назад

hi again...i am between sony ax100 and panasonic hc-920..i will use the camera 90% at night....your opinion is very inportant for me..thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Γιώργος Αλεξίου I have not used the HC-920. Three 2/3 sensors or one 1 inch is a difficult choice, but I suspect the single larger sensor in the AX100 will be better at night. If 4K is not an issue for you, consider the HDRCX900 - identical to the AX100 but without 4K, and closes the price gap somewhat.

@photoalexiou 10 лет назад

the price is almost close...4k capture is better for bad conditions.i mean,over and uder ecposures will be esier to correct them at mondage..dont you think?

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Γιώργος Αλεξίου 4K provides the option to crop if your final output is HD, but I wouldn't count on it to assist fixing exposure problems in post. Video isn't RAW.

@RRVideosAndSound 9 лет назад

What settings would minimize any wobble from the large sensor

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

RR Videos I'm not sure what you mean when you say "wobble" ... can you be more specific or send me an example? In general, using a tripod would be the solution to stop video from being wobbly.

@RRVideosAndSound 9 лет назад

***** Let me try this-- imagine a very fast pan. The image in the top of the recorded frame will be slanted compared the image in bottom of the frame. Thanks for taking the time to reply...if I am still not clear, I will make an example, just let me know.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

RR Videos Understood. These kinds of effects - image shear creating by the scan speed of an electronic shutter - are kind of inevitable, particularly if the pan is fast and the readout speed of the sensor is slow. I found the AX100 to be less susceptible than most to this effect. In order to minimize, use a tripod, don't use image stabilization (which tends to add to the effect) and keep your shutter speed at 1/60 (or even slower 1/30) - let it blur, which will mask the effect. Otherwise, there's no way to speed up the readout from the sensor.

@RRVideosAndSound 9 лет назад

Thank you very much

@jessstar2810 9 лет назад

Hello! I just got mine today, and so far I really like it! I don't have an external monitor yet, but I want to buy one so I did some research. I am finding pretty much everyone saying that you can preview your shots on an external monitor on 4k mode, but when you press record it turns off and you can not see what you are recording. Is this true? Is this a bug that was fixed? I can't seem to find any solid information on it and I'd like to know before I invest in a monitor. Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

jess star Thought I covered that in the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SHSplI0x6vU.htmlm2s

@photoalexiou 10 лет назад

very nice job....

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Γιώργος Αλεξίου Thanks kindly for your comment.

@randallschweiker1731 10 лет назад

i liked this video greatly because it was extremely informative. However, I have a question for Monsieur Maarten. You state, as does Sony, that this camcorder is a 4K camcorder, yet can only shoot in UHD; why, then, do you call it a 4K camcorder? I was extremely interested in purchasing one of these until reading this somewhere else. Do you know of any handycams, not necessarily Sony, that do shoot in true 4K? thank-you Rschweik

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Randall Schweiker Thanks for the kind words. I do mention that there are two 4K formats. I'm not sure that most consumers are going to take issue with either Sony's or my terminology here - although I appreciate that those with a background in cinema who are aware of the origin will find issue with the appropriation of this term.

@randallschweiker1731 10 лет назад

***** 1 other question: as Sony's AX-100 goes, do current "4K" tvs properly display video from it in UHD format, or is the video up- or down-resed for the "4K" tv?

@randallschweiker1731 10 лет назад

Last 1: what is a semi-good microphone pairing for the AX100

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Randall Schweiker Interesting question. For general ambient recording the on-board mic is fine, I don't think you're going to do better with an inexpensive shoe mounted shotgun. For subjects speaking on camera, you can't beat an RF lav - there are several good options, I have the Sennheiser ex2 kit (you see the receiver in the video). If you are intent on quality audio, go dual system with a real off camera shotgun into an high quality digital audio recorder.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Randall Schweiker Checking at Sony's site, I see that both 3840 and 4096 are supported on their 4K sets, but there's no indication of the actual horizontal pixel count. LG and Samsung only support 3840, so that may be the pixel count, other manufacturers provide even less detail.

@CarlLewis74 10 лет назад

Ottima camera!! e' possibile fare video time lapse??

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Danilo Benvegnu' Non.

@WTFradioJeffOverturf 6 лет назад

I have the same camera. Can you record video without the video being broken up into segments? I would like continuous and would like to know where to change the settings.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

There are no settings to change this, but I'm not sure why this is a problem for you?

@WTFradioJeffOverturf 6 лет назад

Because the segments when put together for edit skip or drop the sound.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Excuse me for not being as helpful (or informed, as I no longer have the AX100) as I could be. How long are the segments?

@JohnCookNet 6 лет назад

4 years strong. Still relevant.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

hehe, yes, although I think you'll find recent models that offer nearly the same functionality at a lower price.

@clayton4115 7 лет назад

wow 3 yrs on and there is still no newer model from Sony in this model bracket.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Apparently still not a lot of interest in this category.

@GrillWarrior 9 лет назад

Yes, I downloaded that update. Now, I just need to get my video camera tomorrow in the mail. :-) I am excited about getting it. I just sold my Canon HF G30 so I can buy this. I was going to get the AX33, which I LOVE the floating lens. I was sad to realize that the 100 doesn't have that option. Here is the update for the AX100: esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=FDRAX100&LOC=3#/downloadTab

@Boeingspotter1 8 лет назад

+Grill Warrior (The Grill Warrior) If you could help me out a bit, do you prefer the AX-100 over the HFG-30? I'm looking at buying a new camcorder and would like your thoughts on both. Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Boeingspotter1 - Canadian Aviation I wish I'd had the opportunity to review the HFG-30 (or the XC-10) but neither is in Canon Canada's media review loaner pool. What specific types of events or situations are you looking to record? What are your requirements?

@Boeingspotter1 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron I like to film the activity of arriving and departing aircraft near the airport. ( I have nearly 500 videos on my channel to serve as examples, if you need any) I've been filming with an old Sony PJ-10, but I want to improve the quality of my videos to a semi-professional level. I don't really have many requirements, apart from it being below 1500$ (I hope to spend less then a thousand, but I expect holiday sales to reduce the cost for me), as well as it filming in 1080p60, and with decent low-light performance. Zoom range doesn't bother me too much, nor does weight or size.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Boeingspotter1 - Canadian Aviation Unless you're stuck on 4K, the CX900 is the same camera but only offers HD.

@Boeingspotter1 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron Yes, I know. However, I found a website that offers the AX-100 for the same price as the CX-900!

6 лет назад

I missed Toronto

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

It's pretty big - how could you miss it?

@mashmarony 9 лет назад

But suddenly a penguin appears!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Alonso Banuelos hehe

@mashmarony 9 лет назад

***** I cracked up at that part :) btw, I think I speak for all when I say that your videos are extremely helpful, honest and entertaining. Thanks for the great videos!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Alonso Banuelos Thanks for the kind words, I do aim to be entertaining. When reviewing a video camera, I want a "background" for the menu screen captures that's moving. I rummaged through my collection of children's toys (yes, it's MY collection) and thought the penguin race would be fun.

@photocamera9390 6 лет назад

4 years old and still expensive though...

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Probably still worth it though.

@diyautoschool 7 лет назад

RU-vid OVERKILL! No Sense in spending this kind of cash to make videos for RU-vid.. To view a 4K video on youtube you must have an excellent internet connection and a very expensive computer with hi-tech graphics card that can handle the quality! 720P is the best setting choice for viewing youtube videos.. My suggestion -- DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY on A Camera like this to make youtube videos! and just to let you know - to date - the camera cost is around 1,000.00 on ebay!

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

I DISAGREE! The quality and features of the AX100 make it an excellent choice even if your only outlet is RU-vid. Although it does require a good Internet connection, and a reasonably recent computer, neither of these are out of reach for the majority of Americans and Europeans. If you are creating family memories, 4K TV sets are no longer out of reach either. This may be a WASTE OF MONEY TO YOU, but for many a 4K camera is a great tool for video production of all kinds. I will also note that it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a camera that doesn't record 4K. And if you can find it for $1K on eBay (it is nearly three years old at this point) - that's a great deal and a good reason to get moving to 4K. Thanks for commenting.

@DistantLightProd 6 лет назад

"If possible, you should watch it in that format"......If you paid attention, the presenter clearly outlines this. Your comment is so classic of childish unqualified dribble. The presenter made a very high quality, informative and educational video. 100% well produced content. 1 year later, what is your view now Mr 720p man?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Thanks for your support, but you may also be overstating your case. "childish unqualified dribble"? You're better than that.