Sony FDR AX100 UHD 4K

vadervideo 24 Jun 2014 01:47

The pan really sucks. The tilt is okay, not great, but just okay. I do like the carbon fiber legs a lot and the fact that it can spread beyond the normal tied type tripods. I would say this is more of a photographer's setup than for video. I am most likely going to get the largest version as I have that one with the old LANC remote already. It offers a tough, balanced, liquid and true video head.

Mizamook 24 Jun 2014 07:09

Thanks for the warning. Might just do the $88 version, and pop the remote off for use on my better tripods. Nothing worse than a botched pan...

RekindlePhoto 24 Jun 2014 08:19

One warning, this is a good video camera but the photos are really not much good. Even at 20 mp the quality of photos is no where the same quality as a frame grab. Don't expect this to be a one camera does all. The photos are good enough for family vacation photos but I do not feel are up to par for stock or selling quality. When viewing at 100% the strange artifacts are just too apparent.

vadervideo 24 Jun 2014 15:54

I have not considered the AX-100 for any photo work. If I want photos, then I always have my canons with me for that along with far better glass. As the AX-100 is a video camera, I would not have the same control for photo work in the first place. Each type of camera has its place in the arsenal. It's just like I wouldn't use a screwdriver to drive in a nail.

Videostock50 24 Jun 2014 16:02

Rekindle@ Thanks for your continuing comments on the camera - always interesting - still no stock availability in UK.

OverheadProductions 25 Jun 2014 00:22

The footage I've seen looks excellent and more than fit for purpose, as you say videostock50, we're still waiting for distribution in the UK.

Videostock50 25 Jun 2014 18:01

OP@ Jessops have just received some stock - I've got mine ordered; free next-day delivery.

OverheadProductions 25 Jun 2014 23:43

Thanks for the heads up, will be shopping in the morning :)

Peak_Video 26 Jun 2014 21:37

Didn't know this camera existed until I started reading this post a few weeks back. Now I'm hooked on the idea of getting one after viewing the Sony clip and your (mostly) positive comments about the camera. . . . so thanks for costing me money:-)

Read the instructions and all they mention about manual focus assist is a magnifier . . . is that correct? No red outlines focus assist etc? With 4k I'm guessing its even more important to nail focus so are you guys/gals finding that an issue?

And have any of you sold any 4k clips from this camera yet(not saying they are no good . . . just wondering what the demand for 4k is at this early stage in its evolution)?

Thanks

RekindlePhoto 26 Jun 2014 21:57

Yes there is a "line" focus as well as zebra stripes. I found it confusing to have both on at the same time. Haven't sold any from this one yet but then again only been uploading for a month or so. Seems P5 generally takes a few months for clips to be found and bought although sometimes a new one makes it to the top quicker.

On focus I've never had a problem where I needed the line focus. Auto seems dead-on every time for me. During the day you will find you will use the ND filters often.