Sony has announced the new Sony FDR-AX43 camcorder

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Today Sony announced this new 4K camcorder.

Press release:

SAN DIEGO – Feb 11, 2020 –Sony today announced a new 4K(1) Handycam® camcorder featuring Balanced Optical SteadyShot ™ technology, using a built-in gimbal mechanism, which provides the ability to capture smooth, natural high-quality video footage. The FDR-AX43/B has been developed for content creators and vloggers who want their footage to demonstrate a refined quality that will stand the test of time.

The FDR-AX43/B implements some of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies including:

  • Balanced Optical SteadyShot with a unique built-in-gimbal mechanism for smooth footage while walking, running or at full zoom
  • ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens with a wide angle of 26.8mm(2)
  • 20x optical zoom and Clear Image Zoom of 30x for 4K and 40x for HD(3)
  • 1/2.5-type Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor(4) and BIONZ X™ image processing engine delivering excellent image quality, even in low-light conditions
  • High-bitrate shooting (100Mbps for XAVC S™ 4K, 50Mbps for XAVC S HD)(5)
  • Fast Intelligent AF for quick and precise subject capture
  • Directional 3-capsule mic for advanced sound quality(6)
  • 3” Flip-screen for selfie shooting
  • New Highlight Movie Maker creates short video clips(7) in-camera to share instantly without any need for post-production editing. Easily share MP4 movies on social media sites via smartphone.
  • Long battery life provides up to 235 mins continuous recording time with the supplied battery (AC adaptor provides additional power supply).

Pricing and Availability

The FDR-AX43/B will ship this month in North America, priced approximately $849.99 US or $1,099.99 CA.

Full product information can be viewed at www.sony.com/electronics/handycam-camcorders/fdr-ax43

Notes

1) 3840×2160
2) 35mm equivalent, 16:9. When “SteadyShot” is set to “Standard” or “Off”.
3) When “SteadyShot” is set to “Active” or “Intelligent Active”.
4) Aspect ratio is 16:9
5) Requires SDXC/SDHC memory card Class 10 or higher for XAVC S 4K 60Mpbs and XAVC S HD 50Mbps recording, and SDHC/SDXC memory card UHS-I U3 or higher for XAVC S 4K 100Mbps recording
6) Video Mode is AVCHD for 5.1ch recording
7) When Dual Video Recording is ON. Video resolution is 1280 x 720 mp4

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RUMOR: Sony will announce a new fast wide angle PRIME lens on February 25 !!!

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UPDATED speculative Sony release roadmap

Two reliable sources told us Sony will definitely announce a “Fast Wide Angle Prime Lens” on February 25. Please note that they didn’t share their time zone so I don’t know if it’s Feb 26 in some other countries.

I have no info yet if this is a 21mm f/1.4 lens or some other focal length. Let me know what you hope this will be:

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So now let’s sum up what we can expect to be announced as next:

February :

  • New Sony fixed lens RX or action camera (80% reliable)
  • New Sony wide angle fast prime lens (90% reliable)
  • New Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 FE (I am sure it’s coming….timing still unclear…70% reliable)

April:

  • Two new Cine FE lenses at the NAB show (80% reliable)
  • Maybe some other FE telephoto lens too like the rumored 300mm f/2.8 FE (60% reliable)

May:

  • Maybe the new A7IV but this also depends from the Coronavirus outbreak. Sony already said it’s affecting their sensor production (50% reliable)
  • New telephoto FE lenses (80% reliable). Maybe 300mm f/2.8 if it wasn’t announced in March-April already and another consumer telephoto lens.
  • New Tamron FE lens (70% reliable)

June-July:

  • New RX camera(s) (70% reliable)
  • New 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens (90% reliable)

August-September:

  • Ahead of the IBC show we shall get the A7sIII or whatever the final name will be (70% reliable)

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Tamron says it will launch THREE new lenses this year!

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Tamron released their full financial report. And within the document they discloses they plan to launch THREE new lenses for mirrorless in 2020 beside the 20mm FE and 70-180mm FE. No specs have been shared but we can safely assume those are FE lenses (also because my sources tole me “many” FE lenses will be announced this year). Tamron is quite confident those lenses will sell well:

“With newly launched mirrorless models, the sales of own-brand models is expected to increase the sales compare to the previous year”

Moreover they report:

the backorders on the 17-28mm f/2.8 RXD (A046) are expected to be cleared by the end of this month

This means they might be ready to start the 70-180mm f/2.8 FE lens production. The lens pricing (and preorder) is likely to be announced on February 27.

So what are the three lenses you wish to get from Tamron? Drop your ideas in the comment system!

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Sony issues new firmware update for the FA-WRC1M

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You can download it here at Sony.

Benefits and Improvements from the latest update

    • Enables the “External Flash Set” function with compatible Interchangeable Lens Cameras
      NOTE: This function is only supported when the wireless radio commander is attached directly to the camera, and cannot be used when shooting off-camera flash with a cable.
      See the the “External Flash Set” function instruction video for more information.

Compatible camera models:

    • ILCE-7RM4 (with firmware version 1.10 or later)
    • ILCE-7RM3 (with firmware version 3.10 or later)
    • ILCE-7M3 (with firmware version 3.10 or later)
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