Sony FDR-AX100 4K camcorder

by Ching-Wan Yip

Last Updated: June 17, 2014 3:17 PM

First published: Jun 11, 2014

announced: 2014/01/06

http://store.sony.com/4k-camcorder-with-1-sensor-zid27-FDRAX100/B/cat-27-catid-All-Advanced-Camcorders

http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-us/products/j4it/index.html?contentsTop=1

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=FDRAX100&LOC=3

http://www.sony.jp/handycam/products/FDR-AX100/

$1999.99

Blog

http://blog.sony.com/2014/01/ces-2014-first-look-new-sony-4k-handycam-fdr-ax100-video/

Videos

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEYhkvZEVN4

Good

• free movie studio 13 platinum https://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/ax100offer

Bad

• no 4096x2160
• micro-HDMI port
• NFC - doesn't work with Samsugn GS4?
• WiFi - not to hotspot, between computer with PlayMemories - http://www.sony.net/pm http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/download/playmemories-home/win/en/index.html
• InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) - can be used in H and P?, but not otherway?

Specification

no data sheet?

XAVC-S 3840×2160/30P 60Mbps

62mm filters

Test Videos

outdoor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzg3UgQ7Mr0

indoor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP64dQFZ1-c

color charts (temporarily, need to reshoot with tripod) - http://youtu.be/YqatyrqChjc - seems too purple

Accessories

$ 159.99 NP-FV100 Rechargeable Battery Pack
$ 99.99 NP-FV70 Rechargeable Battery Pack
$ 59.99 NP-FV50 Rechargeable Battery Pack
$ 149.99 AC-VQV10 AC Adaptor/Charger
$ 49.99 AC-L200 AC Adaptor
$ 59.99 BC-QM1 Compact Battery Charger
$ 49.99 BC-TRV Travel Charger
$ 39.99 LCS-U30 Large Soft Carrying Case
$ 29.99 LCS-U21 Soft Carrying Case
$ 20.99 SF32UY/TQMN 32GB SDHC UHS-1 Memory Card
$ 11.99 SF16UY/TQMN 16GB SDHC UHS-1 Memory Card
$ 24.99 VMC-AVM1 A/V R Adapter Cable
$ 19.99 VMC-UAM2 USB Adapter Cable
$ 19.99 VMC-15MR2 Handycam A/V Cable
$ 44.99 DLC-HEU30 Micro to HDMI Cable - 9' 6"
$ 29.99 DLC-HEU15 Micro to HDMI Cable - 4' 7"
$ 24.99 ADP-MAC Multi-Interface Shoe Adapter
$ 229.99 ECM-W1M Microphone (transmitter)
$ 159.99 ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone
$ 69.99 RDP-CA2 Portable Camcorder Speaker
$ 699.99 VCT-VPR100 Remote Control Tripod
$ 599.99 VCT-VPR10 Remote Control Tripod
$ 249.99 VCT-MP1 Multipod
$ 129.99 VCT-VPR1 Compact remote control tripod

Forums

• http://www.avsforum.com/forum/161-camcorders/1510309-sony-4k-handycam-fdr-ax100-thread-64.html
• http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52859068
• http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53350157
  

Reviews

• http://www.digitaltrends.com/camcorder-reviews/sony-fdr-ax100-review/
• http://camcorders.reviewed.com/content/sony-handycam-ax100-first-impressions-review
• http://www.eoshd.com/content/12659/brief-look-sony-ax100-4k-handy-cam
• http://www.smartreview.com/sony-handycam-fdr-ax100b-4k-ultra-hd-camcorder
• http://blog.joemacirowski.com/archives/1461
• http://www.engadget.com/products/sony/fdr-ax100/
• http://nofilmschool.com/2014/01/sony-4k-2k-fdr-ax100-mirrorless-alpha-a5000-hdr-as100v-pov-action-cam/
• http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/technology/personaltech/review-sony-handycam-fdr-ax100-camcorder.html
• http://notesonvideo.blogspot.com/2014/04/why-sony-fdr-ax100-tops-out-at-60mbits.html