Sony FDR-AX53 Unboxing and Menus

[@TheWolfPackFam]

Awesome video! I bought mine a little over a year ago and am just now trying to learn some of the different features. I wish you would have talked more about some of the features like slow motion. Is there any way to make the slow motion last longer then just a few seconds?

[@cfionthefly]

Thanks for the review...looking forward to you impressions after your wedding shoot.

[@youngvisuals8997]

I've used it for three weddings so far. I'm pretty happy with it, given its price point and the market it is aiming at. Unfortunately, I don't think it's aiming at me. The low light image quality just isn't quite there, and I decided for my style I need a bit more depth of field control. I'll probably keep it to do family stuff, but for wedding clients I'm still searching for an affordable low light 4K solution.

[@NetnamChannel]

Just read that the PAL version cannot be setup to 30p. So I will change the firmware to the US NTSC firmware which does support the 30p model. Cheers!

[@ufos22]

As far as the lens ring selection being difficult. If you hold the button in for a few seconds the menu will appear on the screen. turning the lens ring will scroll through the menu and the highlighted will be active when you push the switch again. If Corban is reading this. You said that this camera has a remote control to be bought as an accessory?

[@FrostElement]

Fantastic vid. I have the ax33 and shoot slow motion. Does the ax53 also only records 3sec bursts of slow motion?? Then buffers for 8secs before you can shoot another slow motion burst? Thanks

[@NetnamChannel]

Hi Corban, I enjoyed your explanation of the camera and the menus. So I bought the camera and received it this morning. Great camera, just one thing... Whatever I try and do I just can't get it to 30p on the 4k modes. Any ideas why that is or what I do wrong? The only option I can choose from is 25p.

[@NetnamChannel]

You won't get 60 fps on 4k resolution out of this camera ;-). You could use 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution and use 120 fps...

[@NetnamChannel]

By the by... I really enjoy the camera! It works really well; dropped it one time really hard and it survived the crash. Also quality is the best in it's kind in my opinion.

[@TheBenkinsstephen]

yours is an asian version not north americn

[@sweetthugz]

Hey I have the option to pick this up or the AX100 for the same price. Which one should I go for?

[@Rhoody]

Hey Corb have you been able to find a good clear lens for it yet? 49mm is too small

[@youngvisuals8997]

Nope, haven't tried to put anything in front of the lens!

[@thedirt37]

Corban where did you purchase yours? I bought mine "new" at a big name box store and did not have any of the tags or stickers. The store was going to exchange it for another presumed new unit that did not have tags or stickers.

[@AcirMandelloJunior]

Hi Corban, I was looking foward to use this camera as a computer Webcam too. Do you know if it's possble to do that? I've read in Sony site that there are only some models which have USB Streaming function, but I don't know if this one have it. Thanks in advance!

[@youngvisuals8997]

I actually don't know, the manual doesn't say anything about that feature. I'd test it for you but I no longer have the cameras!

[@paulallenMacca]

Id like to know what its like at filming in the sky as i film mainly Buzzards and Hawks and we don't have nice Blue Sky too often here in the UK,i had the Panasonic X920 but just sold it.

[@youngvisuals8997]

Answered this and your other question in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@paulallenMacca]

Will the Rode Videomic Pro fit this Sony also can you convert from 4K to 1080P in the Camera.

[@simonfez]

Hi Corban, Can you show me how Cinematone looks please? Also, is it true that if you down-sample 4k 8bit 4:2:0 (which i presume this records in) to 1080p in your editor, then you will get a 10bit 4:4:4 color space? What does it sample @ 1080p? Thanks for the review, Simon

[@youngvisuals8997]

Unfortunately I got rid of the cameras (4k was just too soft for cropping in) so I can't show you the Cinematone. And as far as down-sampeling, sounds like you know more about that than I do! I can tell you that when I did to a full downsample (4k-1080), the footage looked the best of any setting or mode from this camera.

[@superg50zero32]

I received mine yesterday and have been getting used to the controls and features. Just one question why 24p instead of 30p in 4K? Is it to give the video footage a more cinematic look?

[@youngvisuals8997]

Partially for a more cinematic look, but more for the tiny extra bit of light, more data per frame, and to match other cinema cameras that we use for weddings. Thanks for the comment!

[@MrRichard92182]

hey Corbin can you give me details on all the steady shot options? which is best overall?

[@youngvisuals8997]

Did a quick test, you can see it about half way through this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@andrewmajor8255]

Hello, The previous model (FDR-AX33 4K) was capable of taking 20.6 MP still pictures. The AX53 takes only 16.6 MP stills, however the pixels are 1.6x larger. Is the image resolution comparable? Thanks for the answer. AM

[@youngvisuals8997]

I only took a few stills, and honestly I wasn't impressed. My iPhone takes better stills. But I didn't get this cam for the stills.

[@seanmcc09]

This has a 16:9 sized sensor, making it better-suited for video, but not as good for stills as the AX33

[@dronestuff3431]

Another video mic pro question. Does the camera come with a cold show allowing a mic mount?

[@youngvisuals8997]

Sure does, there is a little door up top that lets you mount one. You can see it in this video, and this video showes one mounted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@vision12009]

Excellent walk thru. It looks like solid value for the abilities/level. How have you found the sound w the internal mic?

[@youngvisuals8997]

It is pretty good! Good enough for all of my uses (syncing and such). You can hear examples here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@Phillemon75]

Your comment (when demonstrating the My Button) about the manual mode only being customizable by going into the menu isn't entirely correct I think. You can pull a quick selection menu of what the manual ring does, by long pressing the manual button.

[@youngvisuals8997]

You are right! I found that out as I was using the camera. Very handy shortcut!

[@johnderosa2276]

I got my AX53 but mine came with a different battery and without the tags or label on the side. I'm wondering if I was sent (Amazon) a used camera ?

[@AndyPierce]

Does this have a mic-in jack? The video doesn't seem to point it out, and the Sony specs don't list it either. Surely they didn't leave that out, or make it some funky 2.5mm jack did they?

[@mihnea92]

+Andy Pierce Yes it has, go to 03:37. Also has a headphones output for monitoring.

[@AndyBlanchfield]

+Andy Pierce. If you look @3:44 he shows a mic in port below the multiport on the handstrap side behind a small door. Looks like headphone jack on the opposite side by the lens.

[@youngvisuals8997]

Yep it has both, you can see a bit more of the mic attachment point in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@horsemoney]

What software are you using to edit 4k video with? I can't find anything that works that keeps the quality. I've tried Vegas, but maybe I'm just using the wrong settings.

[@youngvisuals8997]

Never used Vegas. I've been using Adobe CC for the past few years, been quite happy with it. Premiere Pro does great with 4K from this cam. Be sure your hardware is beefy enough for 4K!

[@SamCash58]

I'm not able to format my SanDisk SD card. It takes me through the steps by when I go to record, it lights up REC, then shuts down. Again and again. Any help is appreciated.

[@carauctiontalk]

Thank you for the video. I saw that it gave a notice that cannot record still images when set to 4k 100Mbps, if you set it to 60Mbps will it do stills while recording? Have you tested it for rolling shutter yet?

[@youngvisuals8997]

+socalspeedzone In 4K 60Mbps it WILL record photos at the same time as video... only in the 100Mbps and a few other modes will it not do photos at the same time, and it has always warned me about that when I changed the settings. I have done rolling shutter tests, its controlled but it is there, it isn't a global shutter image by any means. I really have to try to get it to show up though, I'll post an example when I can.

[@youngvisuals8997]

Rolling shutter test is up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@VoraciousAvgeek]

I have a question. When recording at 1080p at 60fps, if you are recording in low light, does the frame rate drop to 30fps?

[@VoraciousAvgeek]

Which is better in your opinion: ax53 or a6300?

[@lifewithabby3515]

Does this have a pause function when recording

[@ConnerSatterthwaite]

Yes

[@BobPetrone]

If I decide not to shoot in 4K what HD option is best to select?

[@bobsurgranny]

Can you do a zoom test with it? Is it sharp at full zoom in 4K?

[@youngvisuals8997]

+bobsurgranny Sure! I shot some footage with it over the weekend, I'll post examples sometime in the future. I'll tell you its pretty sharp, quite consistent throughout the range. Its of course sharpest in the middle, but its more than usable anywhere in the zoom

[@youngvisuals8997]

Did a test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@snaileri]

Please do slow motion 1080 120fps video with fast shutter speed.

[@DrummingTmate]

+snaileri Indoors, not out in the bright sunshine.

[@youngvisuals8997]

Did both! Lots of noise at high gain in slow mo, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@janisberzins7359]

In 4K resolution @100 Mbps balanced steadyshot is working in active mode? Only intelligent active mode does not work, yes?

[@youngvisuals8997]

Correct! In 4K (100Mbps or 60Mbps) intelligent active does not work, but the normal steady shot does work, and is quite good. Honestly the difference between the two modes isn't that big, in my uses so far.

[@RuXsel]

Whatever we are looking for a great hybrid camera for videos are here

[@priyashanthadesilva9568]

sir, how is the colour qualities and continuous auto focus in 4k videos

[@conleymarcum410]

How do you save the video to the SD card? Mine is only saving to the internal memory...

[@jamesgoldstein1987]

CAN YOU RECORD WITH MP4 FORMAT ON THEIS CAMERA?

[@southeasttexasrailproductions]

Does the camcorder come with internal memory?

[@cgiraldo87]

Where did you buy it?

[@LondonDada]

Did you forget to mention the USB port & connection on the camera?

[@youngvisuals8997]

I did! It most certainly has one though

[@dgfitzpat]

What is the color sampling? 4.2.0; 4.2.2.?

[@youngvisuals8997]

4.2.0. Decidedly consumer grade.

[@ahbenjamin2889]

You can't get it for under $1400 in Canada. No supply, even Amazon is sold out. Must be a good camera if it is 6 years old and the demand is still there.

[@johnderosa2276]

Would like to see how the voice blocking mode works.

[@66kprdwd]

My AX-53 keeps telling me to turn it on and off. Why?

[@pawebaran3601]

Does it have sun cover???

[@LondonDada]

Some test footage at the end would be nice

[@youngvisuals8997]

Done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@jean-gabrielclermont-tonne2475]

Super video.Merci bien ;))

[@WandernReisenAbenteuer]

Super Video

[@patozuniga698]

Wich one is the cost?

[@BenzDetecting]

Please more tests

[@youngvisuals8997]

Done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoipmamIarx2iqM

[@28Channel282]

🎉

[@edrakel]

Thanks Corban

[@vinodjain876]

Nice

[@thriftshop2609]

Uh, um, uh, um, I got a head ache

[@albertoquartaroli5638]

Huawei P30 Pro has the same 4k 30fps video, plus excellent photographs. Why would anyone need this Sony camcorder. Also, a Huawei on a gimbal is much more stable than this camcorder

[@TheChakwow]

Who the fuck cares about the box and cables?