Sony Handycam® FDR-AX700

General Features
Recording Features
Battery Information
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Software

General Features

4K Digital Camcorder: The FDR-AX700 is a 4K Handycam camcorder from Sony for recording breathtaking video and audio with professional results. Ultra High Definition/4K content can be played back on a 4K TV in full resolution (3840 x 2160), or in Full High Definition (1920 x 1080) on an HDTV.

3.5" LCD Screen: The FDR-AX700 features a 16:9 wide-screen 3.5" Extra Fine LCD display. The high resolution 1,555,200-dot LCD screen can swing out 90 degrees, and rotate up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. The LCD provides sharp and detailed images for monitoring or playback. The screen automatically switches to Mirror mode when the screen is rotated 180 degrees (for self-recording), but the image will still be normal when recorded.

0.39" OLED Viewfinder: The FDR-AX700 also features an adjustable 0.39" wide-screen color viewfinder (2,359,296 dots) that lets you record and review video and still images when the LCD display is closed or in Mirror mode. The viewfinder can be pulled out to turn the camcorder on, and angled up to 45° if desired. The camcorder turns off when the viewfinder is pushed back in.

Built-in Microphone: The camcorder has a stereo microphone for capturing high-quality sound. If desired, you can add an external microphone via the Multi-Interface shoe or microphone jack.

Recording Media: The AX700 records video and still images onto SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, as well as Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo media. The types of memory cards that can be used varies with the recording format:

Dual Media Slots: The camcorder has dual memory card slots, labeled A and B, to give you additional flexibility in recording. With memory cards in both slots, you can perform the following:

• Relay Recording: The camcorder switches from one memory card to the other memory card just before the space on the first card runs out. Recording continues on the next card automatically.
• Simultaneous Recording: You can record movies on both memory cards simultaneously. Both memory cards must be of the same type.

Optics: The FDR-AX700 has a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* (T-star) wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom and a focal length of 9.3-111.6mm for movies and still photos. The 35mm equivalent is 29.0 - 348.0mm. The maximum aperture range is F2.8-F4.5. The minimum focus distance is approximately 0.39" (10 mm) in wide angle and 39.4" (1000 mm) in telephoto.

Image Sensor: The camcorder has a 1.0" (13.2mm x 8.8mm) stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with 21MP total, 14.2MP effective for 16:9 movies and still photos, and 12MP effective for 3:2 photos.

NightShot: The NightShot feature lets you capture images in total darkness by using infrared light. With NightShot, parents can record sleeping children without worrying about waking them with a video light. In addition, the Low Lux setting lets you record bright color images, even in dim light. Minimum Illumination is 3 lux (standard), 1.7 lux (Low Lux), 0 lux (NightShot).

Built-in Wi-Fi: The AX700 has built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz), enabling you to connect the camcorder wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet, computer, or TV. You can load the PlayMemories Mobile app (available for Android on Google Play or for iOS devices from the App Store) on your smartphone or tablet and turn your device into a wireless remote commander.

Near-Field Communication (NFC): For Android devices that support NFC, you can wirelessly connect the camcorder via NFC One-Touch Connection. By touching the camcorder to the device at the "N" logo near the hand strap, the wireless connection is made. The PlayMemories Mobile app will start up on the device within a second or two.

Multi Interface Shoe: The AX700 has a top-mounted Multi Interface Shoe for mounting a variety of optional accessories, such as video lights (HVL-LEIR1) or external microphones (ECM-XYST1M, ECM-GZ1M).

Recording Features

Video Recording: The Sony FDR-AX700 4K camcorder records Ultra High Definition and High Definition movies in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S format. Audio is recorded in 2-channel Linear PCM (48 kHz, 16-bit). High Definition movies can also be recorded in AVCHD format with Dolby Digital 2ch or AAC audio. You can choose from the following recording format options:

Dual Video Recording Mode: This mode allows you to record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously, or record an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously. The MP4 movie can easily be transferred to a smartphone or tablet for sharing or uploading to social media websites.

Still Image Recording: In addition to video, you can record JPEG still images on the camcorder in 16:9 or 3:2 aspect ratio:

• 16:9: 14.2MP (5024 x 2824)
• 3:2: 12.0 MP (4240 x 2824)

Optical SteadyShot: The camcorder is equipped with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology to give you smoother video or blur-free still images. In Movie mode, you can select Standard (for relatively stable conditions), Active (for more powerful effect), or Off (when using a tripod). When shooting still images, you can simply select On or Off as needed.

Auto/Manual Focus: The Sony FDR-AX700 allows you to choose between Auto Focus or Manual Focus. To focus manually, you can set the focus switch to "manual" and rotate the focus ring around the lens. The Focus Magnifier function will magnify the center of the screen by approximately 2 times to allow you to confirm the focus.

Manual Lens Ring: The camcorder's manual lens ring can be used to make manual adjustments to the focus, as well as for zooming. The Zoom/Focus switch is located on the lens barrel. When set to zoom, you can zoom at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring. You can also make fine adjustments to the zoom level. When set to Focus, you can focus manually by turning the manual lens ring.

Battery Information

InfoLithium Battery: This unit comes with an NP-FV70A InfoLithium (Lithium-ion) battery (7.3V, 1900mAh, 13.8Wh). The InfoLithium system exchanges data about its actual power consumption with the camcorder for a more accurate estimate of recording time available. The camcorder is also compatible with the optional NP-FV100A battery, sold separately. The charging and battery life times are as follows:

Inputs and Outputs Notes

HDMI: The camcorder has a full-sized HDMI output jack for connecting to a HDTV or to a recording device. The HDMI resolution can be set to one of the following:

• Auto
• 2160p/1080p/480i
• 2160p/720p/480i
• 2160p/1080i/480i
• 1080p/480i
• 720p/480i
• 1080i/480i
• 480p
• 480i

Note: Movies recorded in 24p can be output in 24p or 60p.

Multi/Micro USB Terminal: The camcorder has a Micro USB terminal (marked "Multi") that can be used for connecting the camera to a PC for downloading still images and video files from the memory card or charging the battery.

Microphone Input: The camcorder features a 3.5mm microphone input for adding an external microphone.

Headphone Output: The camcorder features a 3.5mm minijack headphone output for connecting a pair of headphones for listening to audio/video playback.

DC In Jack: The DC In Jack is for use with the supplied AC-L200D AC adapter and charger.

Software

PlayMemories Home: The Sony FDR-AX700 does not come with software in the box. Instead, the PlayMemories Home software can be downloaded directly to your computer via the Internet (URLs for Windows and Mac are provided in the supplied Operating Guide). With PlayMemories Home, you can import images from the camcorder to your computer. On Windows PCs, you can also view images in a calendar, create a movie disc, upload images to online services, play the imported images, and share images on PlayMemories Online.

Compatible Operating Systems: PlayMemories Home is compatible with the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (SP1), and Mac OS X v10.10-10.11, and macOS 10.12.