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Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam
Camcorder, 3x 1/3" Exmor CMOS Imaging Sensor, 3.2" Wide Xtra Fine Touch Panel
LCD display (921k pixels), 20x Optical Zoom, Film-like Progressive Recording
24p/30p, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode, Manual
Gain/Shutter/White Balance Adjustment, Additional record and zoom lever control
on handle, HDMI Connection, Superior low-light (1.5 LUX) shooting capabilities,
Wide Angle G-Lens: 29.5mm Wide to 590mm (20x) Telephoto, 3x built-in neutral
density (ND) filters, Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology, 0.45" Xtra
Fine View Finder, Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video, CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone
Color control, Improved Noise Reduction (w/ Exmor col. A/D conversion), x.v.
Color Technology
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General Information |
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Manufacturer |
Sony |
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Manufacturer Part Number |
HDR-AX2000 |
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Product Name |
High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder |
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Marketing Information |
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Shoot like a pro. The HDR-AX2000 Handycam®
camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the
convenience of a non-linear recording format. With 24p Progressive Scan
Mode, this camcorder's high-quality film-like motion lets you realize
brilliant scene reproduction. CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color™
provide the HDR-AX2000 with the color and gamma range to give your
footage an even more film-like feel. Three 1/3" Exmor™ CMOS image
sensors with Exmor™ derived technology capture sharp, detailed images
even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. The 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm
telephoto Sony G Lens allows for wider angle shooting and brings the
action closer (20X optical). Three built-in neutral density filters and
three manual rings provide even more flexibility. |
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Features |
- Film-like Progressive Recording
24p/30p
In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-AX2000 offers a 1080/24p
and 1080/30p Progressive Scan mode that enables shooting with
film-like results. Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i
(using 2-3 pulldown for 24p) and recorded on MemoryStick PRO Duo™
media.
- 3x 1/3" Exmor™ 3CMOS Sensors
The HDR-AX2000 features three 1/3” Exmor™ 3CMOS Sensors , each
having 1,120K total pixels. The 3 independent CMOS sensors each
handle one of the color elements – red, green, blue (RGB) –
improving the color reproduction of video recordings. Dark scenes
can be captured with low noise thanks to ExmorTM technology that
features a new column A/D converter and dual noise reduction. Sensor
resolution has been optimized and the photosensitive surface area
has been maximized thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the
photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees. This
model also features the signal processing circuit, the Enhanced
Imaging Processor (EIP) which uses Sony's unique image-processing
technology.
- Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode improves on
existing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the
camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion allowing the
camera to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver
a stunning level of image smoothness.
- 3x manual rings for superior
control: zoom, focus, and iris
The HDR-AX2000 has three independent manual rings (zoom, focus, and
IRIS ) for superior control and flexibility while filming which make
it easier to promptly make adjustments to meet shooting needs. The
IRIS ring allows you to adjust the aperture to attain optimal
brightness and express beautiful depth of field shots, highlighting
a subject while blurring a foreground or background. Exposure can
also be assigned to the IRIS ring enabling the camera to
automatically select the optimal iris, gain or shutter speed,
seamlessly enabling adjustment of exposure.
- Manual Gain/Shutter/White Balance
Adjustment
The ability to manually adjust gain, shutter speed, and white
balance makes it possible to fine-tune the HDR-AX2000 model’s
settings for near-professional operability and advanced image
expression.
- Additional record and zoom lever
control on handle
A record start/stop button is featured on the handle as well as on
the side grip. The zoom lever enables easy zooming even when
shooting from a low angle.
- HDMI™ Connection
HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio
connection, with the ability to transmit HD video from the camcorder
to compatible HDTVs via a single cable.
- Picture Profile (up to 6)
Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color,
sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of 6 customizable
presets, so they can be called up at just the touch of a button.
This is useful when shooting under the same conditions repeatedly,
as options do not have to be re-set each time. 4 settings for
various shooting conditions are offered as defaults – portrait/
cinema/ sunset/ monotone.
- Peaking
This feature emphasizes the screen's edge in the LCD and viewfinder,
making it easier to adjust the focus. You can change the peaking
colour to white, red, or yellow according to the color of the
subject, and you can also set the peaking level to high, medium, or
low. This feature is handy when shooting with manual focus, because
it makes it easy to tell where the focus is currently.
- Fader
To enhance viewing enjoyment, users can create transitions between
scenes by using the White fader or Black fader to fade images in and
out.
- Superior low-light (1.5 LUX)
shooting capabilities
Superior low-light ability with high sensitivity enables clear
shooting of subjects in light as low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed
shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain). This allows you to
capture sharp detail and brilliant colors even in less than perfect
lighting, especially when professional lighting cannot be used.
- Wide Angle G-Lens: 29.5mm Wide to
590mm (20x) Telephoto
The HDR-AX2000 is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle “G Lens” made
from advanced 10 group, 15 element lens including “Extra-low
Dispersion glass” which reduces chromatic aberration caused by light
refraction, and produces video with extremely low color fringing.
Designed for shooting situations ranging from broad landscape shots
to conditions where sufficient distance from the subject is
difficult to obtain. The 20x optical zoom (29.5mm-590mm: 35mm
conversion) lets you zoom in to the subjects you can't get close to.
The optical zoom takes maximum advantage of the lens performance, so
image quality does not suffer even at a zoom ratio of 20x, allowing
you to faithfully reproduce the subject's impact. The digital
extender increases zoom by 1.5 throughout the range up to 30x at
full zoom.
- 3x built-in neutral density (ND)
filters
Gain more color control in extreme settings with three built-in ND
filters for adjusting the amount of light entering the Image Sensor
through the lens. Depending on shooting conditions, the operator can
chose from Clear, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64 filters. In strong, glaring
sunlight these filters give users more flexibility in choosing the
shutter speed and aperture for superior creative control.
- Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP)
Technology
The EIP processor is able to rapidly process the vast amounts of
pixel data read from the "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor", and record
beautiful HD and colorful video. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ has been
developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor
industry. It handles video data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color
space for high-quality signal processing before recording it to
MemoryStick PRO Duo™ media. Combined use of the EIP and 3 ClearVid
CMOS Sensor imaging system allows the HDR-AX2000 camcorder to
provide extremely high image quality with a smooth gradation and
detailed image reproduction.
- Assignable Buttons
This feature allows you to assign features you use often to shortcut
buttons. The commonly used features can be used quickly without
going through a menu selection (default: Zebra, AE Shift, and Record
Review). Features that can be assigned: Extended Focus / Digital
Extender (30x) / Ring Rotate/ AE Shift / Index Mark / SteadyShot /
Back Light / Spotlight / Fader / Smooth Slow Rec / Color Bar / Rec
Review / End Search / Zebra / Marker / Peaking / Pict. Profile /
Shot Transition.
- 0.45"Xtra Fine View Finder
This camcorder features a high-resolution 0.45” Xtra Fine (1,227K
pixels) View Finder1 that offers extra clear visibility.
- Multi-Language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified),
Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
- Zebra display
While you are shooting, you can add a striped pattern to bright
areas of the video image, and display it in the LCD and viewfinder.
You can use this as a rough guide for adjusting brightness, helping
to prevent blocked highlights.
- Color Bar
Four types of Color Bars are available for use. These are convenient
for color adjustment when playing back images on a TV or monitor.
- Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video
The HDR-AX2000 can capture video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity
and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray® media since the
AVCHD2 codec is highly compatible with the Blu-ray format.
- Dual XLR Professional Audio Inputs
Professional quality video requires professional quality audio.
Featuring dual XLR 3-pin audio jacks, you will be able to provide
+48V phantom power to external microphones. Additionally, the
grounded connection allows insertion/removal of connectors in live
equipment without picking up external signals.
- CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone
Color control
For extra control over image expression, Cinematone GammaTM
technology is used to deepen the color and Cinematone Color to
recreate film-like color tones. Cinematone Gamma also allows
operators to quickly set up and load a gamma curve with similar
contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve.
- 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD™ display1 (921k
pixels)
The 3.2” Wide1 (16:9) Touch Panel Xtra Fine™ LCD screen displays
sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily
-- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best
represent the scene. With 921K pixels resolution and a wide viewing
angle, the XtraFine LCD™ screen is like having a HDTV built into
your camcorder.
- Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus
AGC)
When shooting in overly bright conditions, this feature enables the
selection of gain settings in the negative range for satisfying
results with minimal noise.
- Improved Noise Reduction (w/
Exmor™ col. A/D conversion)
Exmor™ technology captures video with high resolution, high
sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D
conversion and dual noise reduction yields rich tonal reproduction
with high signal-to-noise ratio.
- Dual Media Slots
Capture still images directly onto one of two selectable Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ media or SD/SDHC/SDXC mediaslots for easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible devices
(sold separately).
- x.v. Color™ Technology
x.v.Color™ technology can capture or display nearly twice as many
(1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color
standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a
more natural, lifelike overall experience.
- Centre Marker/Guide-frame
The LCD and viewfinder feature a Centre Marker that lets users
identify the centre of the screen at a glance. Users can also
display a Guide-frame grid on the screen that simplifies the
vertical and horizontal alignment of shots.
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Specifications |
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Drive System |
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Shutter Speeds
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1/60 - 1/2000 (60i), 1/30 - 1/2000 (30p),
1/48 - 1/2400 (24p) |
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Focus Control |
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Focus System |
Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch |
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Power |
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Battery Type |
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery
(NP-F570) |
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Power Requirements |
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) |
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Power Consumption (in Operation) |
HD: 6.7W (VF/LCD), SD: 5.9W (VF/LCD) |
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Imaging Sensor |
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Imaging Sensor |
3x 1/3" Exmor™ CMOS sensor |
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Processor |
EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor) |
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Pixel Gross |
3x 1,120K each (Red, Green, Blue) |
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LCD Display |
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LCD Type |
3.2" Wide Xtra Fine Touch Panel LCD™
display (921k pixels) |
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Software |
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Supplied Software |
Content Management Utility 1.0.00 .
Supports Microsoft Windows XP SP3*, Windows Vista SP2**, Windows 7.
"*64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ** Starter
(Edition) is not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation
is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment." |
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Operating System Compatibility
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"Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 **
/Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The
Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use
the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment." |
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Weights and Measurements |
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Weight (Approx.) |
4 lb 11 oz (2.1kg) w/ Lens hood with Lens
cover |
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Dimensions (Approx.) |
173 x 187x 342 mm (6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 13 1/2
inch) including protrusions w/o gripbelt |
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Viewfinder |
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Type |
0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD1 (1,227k
pixels) B/W or Color |
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Advanced Features |
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Image Stabilization |
Yes (Optical with Active Mode) |
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CinemaTone Gamma/Color |
CinemaTone Gamma™, CinemaTone Color™ |
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x.v.Color™ |
Yes |
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Convenience |
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Memory Stick® Pro Duo Media Compatibility |
Tested to support up to 32GB media
capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not
support Access Control security function. |
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Optics/Lens |
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Lens Type |
G Lens |
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Aperture |
F1.6-3.4 |
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Optical Zoom |
20x |
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Digital Zoom |
30x approx. (When Digital Extender “ON”) |
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Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
29.5 - 590mm (16:9) 36.1 - 722mm (4:3) |
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Filter Diameter |
72mm |
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Interface |
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SD Output |
Multi AV (Video/S Video/Audio) ; Yes |
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HD Output |
Yes (HDMI) ; Yes (HDMI connector) |
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USB Port(s) |
Yes (mini B / Hi-Speed) |
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Headphone Jack |
Yes (Stereo-minijack Ø 3.5 mm) |
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Microphone Input |
XLR X2 (LINE,MIC, MIC +48V) |
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Remote Jack |
Yes (Stereo-minijack Ø 2.5 mm) |
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Remote Commander |
Yes (RMT-845) |
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Accessory Shoe |
Yes (Cold) |
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Exposure System |
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Exposure Settings |
Exposure control assignable to IRIS ring |
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Scene Mode(s) |
Picture Profile (up to 6 pre-set
conditions) |
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White Balance Mode |
Auto (Intelligent, High, Middle, Low) /
outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B) |
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Minimum Illumination |
1.5Lux Minimum Illumination (Fixed shutter
speed when 1/30sec, Auto IRIS, Auto GAIN) |
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Meta-Data Attributes |
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Sequence Number |
2 |
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Convenience Features |
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Manual / Auto Lens Cover |
Manual |
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S/S & Zoom button on LCD |
Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw) |
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Fader Effect(s) |
Black, White |
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Recording |
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Media Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ MARK2 Media and
SD/SDHC/SDXC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately) |
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Video Format |
HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD; SD: MPEG-2 PS |
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Video Resolution |
Full HD 1920x1080 |
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Video Actual (Pixel) |
3x 1,1040K (16:9) each (Red, Green, Blue) |
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Video Signal |
NTSC color, EIA standards |
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Recording and Playback Times |
HD: 180 min (32GB FX Mode), 235 min (32GB
FH Mode), 435 min (32GB HQ Mode), 750 min (32GB LP Mode); SD: 475min
(32GB HQ Mode) |
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Dual Record |
No |
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Audio Format |
HD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / SD:
Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz |
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Microphone/Speaker |
Yes (Built-in) |
A-20110428-1071-130-L
*This item is BRAND NEW -
not refurbished. It comes with all manufacturer supplied accessories, and full
manufacturer's USA warranty.
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