FDR-AX100EB Ultra HD 4K Camcorder (29 mm Wide Angle Lens, Record Long 4K Videos in XAV S Format, Wi-Fi and NFC) - Black

I use a Fuji system, but bought this for videos - the Fuji ones are OK, iPhone OK, that's all. I got this yesterday, so tried it out today and, reluctant as I was, left my 'proper' still equipment at home..1) I had only read a little of the manual, but coped well enough without. Couldn't change aperture so that is the first thing to look up.2) I didn't expect to take any stills, but I needed one of a new building which is being developed (I run a local website). The photos are excellent, though I wish it did RAW or DNG. Good enough, though. I took dozens of still photos, mostly of the ground, as my finger kept hitting the button! It takes a few seconds to save them, too. 20Mp is only available with 4K video enabled.3) The video is fantastic, both 4K and the one below. What was most impressive, though, was the sound quality. I am a heavy breather (don't ask!), but it didn't pick up the sound at all, unlike my other cameras. I also heard conversations I didn't even know had taken place!4) Autofocus is slow, but when it has got it, it maintains it as it follows the subject movement.5) I wish I had taken a monopod.So, I pondered about buying this, but after a couple of hours' use I have no regrets at all. It will be even better when i've learned to use it properly.

Lovely little camera can produce beautiful results. However there is always a trade off in size, and tiny buttons and a touch screen means that it is not intuitive to use if on a quick shoot

This is my first 4k/UHD camcorder so my expectations are high. I bought it as an opened-box ‘as new’ item from Amazon Warehouse deals. Initially I was a bit dubious about this but backed by Amazon’s 30 days money-back guarantee I took the plunge to give it a go. Actually it turned out to be all right, not quite sure why the previous buyer returned it. But anyway back to the machine itself. This was Sony’s flagship prosumer camcorder until the 2nd half of 2017 when they released the upgraded version of 700E, which in my opinion isn’t really worth the price tag considering the extra premium you pay.Pros:True 4k imagine capturing, when footage played back on UHD TV the quality is mind blowing.Fairly good image stabiliser, if not mistaken it’s optical.The supplied battery delivers usable time in real world.Dual format allows you to record the main 4k footage and a 720p mp4 reference file simultaneously.And I agree with all other good points mentioned by other reviewers on Amazon UK.Cons: from my own experience after 8 months use.Slow auto focusing, the machine struggles a bit to hunt the correct focus in low light and sometimes even in bright situations. You may wish to quickly switch to manual focus to save time.The menu system is clunky yet confusing in some aspects.Only stereo sound capturing in 4k recording modes.The machine is noticeably slower in 4k recording modes than it is in full HD or lower-res modes.European/PAL model i.e. AX 100E can record either 24p or 25p in 4k, which in my opinion isn’t fast enough for fast panning shots or actions. So expect ‘jitter’ on playback especially on big screens. Someone may like this ‘film look’ though, while others may not. (NB. The upgraded 700E has the same frame rate on paper).The recent stock of this camcorder should be shipped with the latest firmware which has improved auto-focusing algorithm and 100Mbps 4k recording mode. So it’s worth checking that first, if not then you can easily download and install the latest firmware from Sony website. Full instructions are provided there.

This camcorder has many various faults including very poor image stabalization,very very slow auto focus, severe rolling shutter,and to cap it all, the camcorder stopped recording video footage after only a few minutes of use and has been returned for a replacement.I have other sony camcorders sony sr1 sony sr11 and sr12 and these have been trouble free.I purchased the camcorder from Wex photographic and their after sales service has been faultless.Sony aftersales service has been abysmal.Their aftersales person i spoke too was in Cairo and when i gave her the Sony model number she said that sony did not make that model. When i tried to explain the fault with the camcorder she did not have a clue of what i was talking about.Come on Sony get your act together and treat your customers with the respect they deserve.

I had this camera since it first went to sell. Picture quality is second to none, however, for me it has one major flaw which ruined all its great qualities. Despite it being an outdoor camera it's not even splash proof. A strong rain or making a video on a speed boat is going to ruin it.I was making a video on a boat and a few (not heavy) splashes destroyed it. Its viewfinder does not work anymore and obviously the warranty didn't cover. Sony even refused to repair it for money.At this day of age, an outdoor camera of such price and quality must be it least IPX6 proof.