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Overview
Brilliant
Scene Reproduction
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. Recordings are conveniently recorded to
non-linear Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media for editing and
playback.
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With three 1/3" Exmor™ CMOS Sensors, you'll notice improved
color reproduction of video recordings and capture sharp, detailed
images. Noise reduction is accomplished via the unique
column-parallel analog-to-digital conversion technique and grid
arrangement of the photo diodes converter for maximum light
sensitivity.
Superior Low-light Performance
Featuring, superior low-light ability with high sensitivity, this
camcorder 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.
Stereo Sound Recording
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.
More Natural Color Tones
For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone Gamma™
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.
Full HD 1920 x 1080 Video Recording
Capture your memories in 24Mbps and record brilliant AVCHD video
with amazing clarity and enhanced detail. The AVCHD2 (Audio Video
Compression for HD) codec is ideal for recording on a variety of
media including high-definition Blu-ray
Disc™.
Features
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.
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™ Connection4
HDMI™ connectivity4 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.
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 media slots for easy transfer
to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible
Memory Stick® 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.
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.
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Video
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Format : HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD;
SD: MPEG-2 PS
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Video Recording System : Real-Time HD
Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording
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Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA
standards
General
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Imaging Device : 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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Video Actual : 3x 1,1040K (16:9) each
(Red, Green, Blue)
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Video Resolution : Full HD
1920x1080
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Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (sold
separately)
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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)
Service and Warranty
Information
Optics/Lens
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Lens Type : G Lens
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35mm Equivalent : 29.5 - 590mm (16:9)
36.1 - 722mm (4:3)
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Aperture : f1.6-3.4
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Digital Zoom : 30x approx. (When
Digital Extender “ON”)
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Filter Diameter : 72mm
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Focal Distance : 4.1 -
82mm
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Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring),
One Touch
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Progressive Shutter Mode :
N/A
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Shutter Speed : 1/60 - 1/2000 (60i),
1/30 - 1/2000 (30p), 1/48 - 1/2400 (24p)
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Minimum Illumination : 1.5 lx (lux)
(Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain, auto iris)
F1.6
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Optical Zoom : 20x
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 :
"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. "
Weight and Measurements
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)
Convenience
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Image Stabilization : Yes (Optical with
Active Mode)
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Low Light Capability : 1.5Lux Minimum
Illumination (Fixed shutter speed when 1/30sec, Auto IRIS, Auto
GAIN)
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x.v.Color™ : Yes
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Memory Stick® Pro Media
Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB media
capacity;
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Dual Record : No
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Fader Effect(s) : Black,
White
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Picture Effect(s) : CinemaTone
Gamma™ & CinemaTone Color
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Movie Mode(s) : HD: AVCHD, SD:
MPEG2
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Exposure : 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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Easy Operation : Assignable
Buttons
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Slide Show Mode : N/A
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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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White Balance : Auto (Intelligent,
High, Middle, Low) / outdoor / indoor / One-push
(A/B)
Display
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LCD Screen : 3.2" Wide Xtra Fine Touch
Panel LCD™ display1 (921k pixels)
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Viewfinder : 0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9)
Wide LCD1 (1,227k pixels) B/W or Color
Hardware
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Manual / Auto Lens Cover :
Manual
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Memory Stick slot : Dual Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media/ SD/SDHC (Class 4) media slots (2 slots
A/B)
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S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
(Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)
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Docking Station : N/A
Audio
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Recording Format :
Stereo
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Audio Format : HD: Dolby Digital 2ch,
16bit, 48kHz / SD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
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Microphone : Yes
(Built-in)
Convenience Features
Inputs and Outputs
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Audio/Video Remote Terminal :
Yes
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Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Multi AV
(Video/S Video/Audio)
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Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes
(HDMI)
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USB Port(s) : Yes (mini B /
Hi-Speed)
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Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) :
Yes (Mini-D jack)
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HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes
(HDMI connector)
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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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LANC Terminal : Yes (Stereo
Mini)
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S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V
Jack
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Remote Jack : Yes (Stereo-minijack
Ø 2.5 mm)
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Active Interface Shoe : Yes
(Cold)
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