Sony HDR-AX2000 - Avchd Flash Media Handycam Camcorder Specifications

HDR-AX2000
AVCHD Flash Media Handycam
The new Sony HDR-AX2000 HD fl ash camcorder now offers you the
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convenience of recording directly onto non-linear fl ash media, while
maintaining the quality and control of a professional camcorder—
all at a fraction of the cost.
1920x1080/60i with Film-like
Progressive Recording 24p/30p
Record amazing HD video at full 1920x1080
resolution with the option of fi lm-like Progressive
Recording at 24p or 30p. Plus you can record
your video at 24Mbps, the highest possible
bit-rate for AVCHD, and enjoy near Blu-ray
Disc quality video reproduction.
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G Lens: 29.5mm Wide-Angle to
590mm ( 20x ) Telephoto
Equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle G Lens
made from an advanced 10 group, 15 element
lens including Extra-low Dispersion glass.
This reduces chromatic aberration caused
by light refraction and produces video with
extremely low color fringing. The 20x optical
zoom ( 29.5mm-590mm: 35mm conversion ) lets
you zoom in on faraway subjects with no loss in
image quality.
Record high-quality sound
using professional-level audio
accessories
Professional-quality
videos demand
professional-quality
audio. And that's just
what you'll get when
you utilize the dual XLR
3-pin audio connectors (with +48V phantom
power) to plug in your external microphones.
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Camcorder
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Optical Steadyshot image
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stabilization with Active Mode
Nothing's more jarring—and unprofessional—
than a shaky video. Smooth things out by
taking the next step forward in Sony
stabilization technology.
Get the fl exibility you need for
maximum shooting versatility.
The Sony HDR-AX2000 features three
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independent manual rings—zoom, focus and
iris—for superior control and fl exibility.
Excellent versatility in adverse
lighting conditions
Whether you're shooting a wedding by
candlelight, a sunny beach, bright ski-slope,
or a sunset cruise - the HDR-AX2000 will record
superb video down to a 1.5lux rating and has
3 steps of ND fi lters to assist in harsh lighting
conditions.
Set up shortcuts to often-used
features
Spend more time shooting—and less time
scrolling through function menus—by
assigning those features you use most to one
of seven customizable shortcut buttons.
Put yourself in the director's chair
Now your videos can appear closer to the
look of actual fi lm, thanks to 24p Progressive
Recording capabilities plus two ground-
breaking video technologies.
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CinemaTone Gamma
CinemaTone Color technology
Cinematone Gamma technology deepens
colors by allowing users to specify a gamma
curve with contrast characteristics similar to
those of fi lm. Cinematone Color technology
recreates fi lm-like color tones.
Record directly onto fl ash memory
for easy editing
The Sony HDR-AX2000 records video directly
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onto compact Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media or SD/SDHC
media ( all sold separately ) .
Additional Features:
• Manual adjustment of the main exposure
settings.
• Customizable presets.
• Smooth Slow Record
• x.v.Color ™ technology
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