Sony FDR AX700 Super Slow Motion Tutorial

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I appreciate your calm demeanor and deadpan humor ("participation trophies", "consider the implications"). Too many KZbin tutorials are narrated by frenetic people who blast my patience right out of the room.

[@davidnelmsesq]

Many thanks!

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

That rain footage with the bird is fantastical!

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thank you! At first I was pissed at the rain but then . . . wow!

[@smpiggystudio]

Beautiful, amazing, humor, this is the best tutorial of slow motion on AX700 I've ever seen!

[@davidnelmsesq]

谢谢你乔丹!

[@smpiggystudio]

@@davidnelmsesq Wow, cool! Thank you David!

[@BTS_MATTERS]

My dream CAMERA.. AWESOME REVIEWING..Sir.

[@plugmeinplease1193]

Thanks David! Great shots and tutorial - an excellent way to tell your story and help noobs :)

[@davidnelmsesq]

You're very welcome. I'm so glad it helps!

[@lueyd6267]

I walked thru your setup and after when I thought I had recorded and transferred SD over to computer there was nothing there. What did I miss. Your explanations were spot on and I love what you captured

[@charlieross-BRM]

1 - The first time I was living at a home with a feeder, I was surprised at how aggressive these little birds are to each other when it comes to hogging the feeder. One would rest in a tree about 60 feet from the feeder and from there, dart out like a missile to drive off competitors. If I took too long to refill and rehang the feeder, they'd be hovering a foot away waiting for me to get lost. 2 - I am still learning so much about my AX700. It's deep. These tutorials help a lot. I can study the tech but it's not the same as being walked through the steps. It's like describing the location of all the controls on a car but not demonstrating the right sequence of events to get it out of the driveway. 3 - End trigger was a weird concept for a minute but makes total sense. All I have to do is think "Nailed it!" and hit the button to save it.

[@davidnelmsesq]

I really enjoyed getting to know the little hummers. They sure are mean, though!

[@storyteller-productions]

This footage is incredible! Great job! Thanks for being so thorough and patient with the explanations.

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thank you!

[@SaltWaterSalmon]

Dude I love your deadpan humor! Thanks for the info!

[@davidnelmsesq]

Any time!

[@christopherzachar]

Great video and hilarious commentary, especially about reading the manual. I did the same exact thing when I first bought my AX700. Then I read the manual. END TRIGGER. I caught some of the same type of action with Cicadas (noisy friggin' bugs that come out of the ground once every 17 years). Keep it up Dave! Awesome video.

[@davidnelmsesq]

I watched your cicada videos. Excellent work. It was really cool to watch and I was amazed at how clumsy they look when they are flying. Our camera is great!

[@genipool]

I wander can this camera record more than 3 seconds of supe slow motion? I'm trying, but looks like 3 seconds on 960 fps is max, I need longer timeframe

[@pd3034]

I calculated from tests for the 50i system at 250, 500 or 1000 fps, the maximum is 5.2, 4.2 or 3.7 seconds respectively, while for the 60i system at 240, 480 or 960 fps, the maximum is 5.4, 4.4 or 3.9 seconds.

[@dianenelms6227]

Awesome footage Dave, and hilarious!

[@cpaciullimd]

Amazing cinematography!!

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thanks!

[@wenepzoli]

Nice bird! Thank you so much for sharing! Great video! Super camera test demonstration video creation congratulations too! 👍🍀🇭🇺🌞☝️

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thank you very much!

[@wenepzoli]

@@davidnelmsesq You're very welcome! I wish you another happy day and a pleasant weekend to you and everyone, also in strength, health and peace! 👍🍀🇭🇺🌞☝️

[@dianenelms6227]

Awesome footage, and hilarious!

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thanks for watching

[@chriscloud3495]

Good stuff! It’s like watching war birds in action... No participation ribbons for you, get first prize! Unless, of course, you would rather second first place? That’s better than a participation ribbon and even better than third first place. ;)

[@DestructiveCreativity]

YES!!! You sir are amazing! this video is exactly what I needed and was looking for. You absolutely earned my subscription.

[@davidnelmsesq]

I just looked at your channel and have a feeling you're going to do GREAT THINGS with this knowledge. Can't wait to see what comes out of it.

[@DestructiveCreativity]

@@davidnelmsesq Thanks! I actually just finished exploding a pineapple with liquid nitrogen, and this video walked me through how to capture it. :) (I made some mistakes, but all together it was fun.)

[@davidnelmsesq]

@@DestructiveCreativity Sweet!

[@roderickfisher7577]

Great shots!! And Excellent Tutorial. Thank you

[@davidnelmsesq]

You're welcome!

[@bpvideosyd]

Thank you for this video! I would have gone insane if I had not watch this video before I got my camera. Now I have made my own slow-motion shots.

[@davidnelmsesq]

I watched your video. Great Job! It was fun to see! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZjYpaywd9mgZ68

[@bpvideosyd]

@@davidnelmsesq Thanks!

[@jonpaultucker]

Bloody brilliant! I'm going to have to try this out with mine. Those shots were amazing. Cheers,

[@davidnelmsesq]

Many thanks!

[@magiclay]

have you test rx10 IV for 1000fps? with this ax700 you can record 1000fps at full HD?

[@stoopsolo1479]

Great tutorial… and so funny too 😄

[@aperezvoyages]

Thanks for the clarification man! Really helpful!

[@davidnelmsesq]

You're welcome!

[@mordekhayyekutiel873]

Thank you, David!

[@harsha345155]

This is Amazing!

[@azzamur]

Great fotage, the ax 700 never misses a shot.

[@petrub27]

Lol, it's in manual focus that's why

[@dinoatcharterdotnet]

Can the FDR-AX700 shoot video in 1080i? I cannot find that option in the menus.

[@francisbvp]

Nice video informative and funny 👍

[@davidnelmsesq]

Gracias!

[@ZaireeyKhairuddin]

Beautiful. Well done

[@blinko656]

Thanks Dave, could not find thjis info anywhere else. Retired Firemen Sacramento

[@biffotube]

Followed your instructions but couldn’t get SSM to start.

[@luisandradevideo]

How to focus manual objects like motobikes or CrossFit competition, can we set a 1x time before recording and its ok?

[@davidnelmsesq]

What I've always done is to focus on a spot where I think the action will be. Not sure what you mean by setting 1x but zoom and focus can both be set in advance. I bet you'll get some awesome footage!

[@waltermenzel6937]

Thanks for a great tutorial. But can you tell me, where you got this nice and unusual bird feeder?

[@davidnelmsesq]

TSC (trac-tor supply)

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Is it only possible to shoot this slow motion in 1080? I can’t seem to when using 4K file format. And howcome the quality loss?

[@davidnelmsesq]

Yes 1080p only. It has to produce a ton of pictures very fast and can't deal with huge file sizes.

[@vijovideo-johnnykicker]

Habe auch die Sony FDR-AX700E super Camcorder 🎬👍

[@joenelms9039]

Gorgeous!

[@davidnelmsesq]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ATeXistenZ]

perfect! now i understand, thx for the explanation ... i will try it!!!

[@davidnelmsesq]

It's awesome. You're going to love it.

[@aracnoloco]

very cool indeed. Thanks :-)

[@davidnelmsesq]

I watched some of your videos and they are great!

[@aracnoloco]

@@davidnelmsesq Thanks man. Today I received this Sony Camcorder so I am looking forward to use it for my wildlife and travel videos, also including some slomo and high speed footage :-)

[@РуберштернГогенсоллер]

How about this cam now? After one year of using?

[@nubs5851]

great video but back ground music is way to loud try editing in with your volume all the way up to make the right adjustments

[@mrrexy4151]

Hi David, I have also AX700 and will try to capture something in super slo/mo...one question, did you try camera with polar filet?

[@davidnelmsesq]

No, not in super slow motion. You need to let in all the light possible.

[@mrrexy4151]

@@davidnelmsesq I didn't mean to use polar in slowmo 😂....in 24fps/48 cinematic capture, didn't try polar yet so I asked if you tried?

[@richardnewall4109]

Hi from the UK. I also own a Sony FDR-AX700. Your videos have been a massive help, so thank you. I was wondering, am I right in thinking that after I've made all the changes in the various settings to video in slow motion & I've finished all the slo-mo filming I want to shoot, do I need to go back through that process to return to standard filming?

[@davidnelmsesq]

The only thing I can think of is that if you want to shoot in 4K you'd have to change the file format back to XAVC S 4K then adjust your exposure as you go. S&Q only shoots in HD. In my last video I was at an air show and I was switching back and forth without bothering with the file format. I just filmed everything in HD and was fine with that. I did have to readjust my exposure each time because the shutter speed is much shorter in slow motion.

[@davemz999]

Awesome video of those amazing birds. Yeah, I too ALWAYS read the directions once all else has failed. Btw, as I watch your videos I'm waiting for my AX-700 to be delivered. Had an HDR-CX560v for a long time and am a bit exited for the AX-700.

[@davidnelmsesq]

That slow-mo stuff is fun! I think next summer I'm going after the hummers again if I can't think of anything else to shoot. Post what you get with yours! (Trying to think how to tie that in with flashlights)

[@Playerguitarable]

A must have for UAP observers.

[@vikrantl1824]

This review is great. Any review on the LCD screen for AX43 in day light? I see reviewers have tagged it as highly glossy. How would you compare the LCD screen with AX53 and AX 700.

[@pd3034]

I have no experience with those other cameras, and so I can't comment on them, but I always prefer a viewfinder to a LCD screen when outdoors, whether movie or still camera. (I would never buy a "serious" camera without one.) I find the huge optional eyecup of the FDR-AX700 a bit weird, but you might grow to love it.

[@luisandradevideo]

thanks..500fps is very good for crossfit/motocross videos, i tested yerterday and its ok, great quality

[@davidnelmsesq]

I bet that comes out great! I went to an airshow on the fourth and got some pretty slick airplane footage in super slow. Video on the way soon.

[@luisandradevideo]

@@davidnelmsesq reply to me when is online, yesterday i shot on 500fps

[@luisandradevideo]

@@davidnelmsesq Next time manual focus Will be perfect, i Will use zebra

[@nikymg1]

Frumos tutorial, foarte explicit și folositor. Mulțumesc mult ! Păcat că în România nu sunt tutoriale pentru FDR-AF700.

[@davidnelmsesq]

Sunteți foarte bineveniți!

[@billyc3938]

Nice job .That camera does so much i printed the 303 pg manual at staples to make it easier to read .Have you tried using the phone or tablet app.? i used it to take pictures but not able to upload from camera to phone all that well.

[@davidnelmsesq]

I always just take out the card and plug it into my computer. It's really fast that way.

[@defmodchaka2464]

any help on why the Execute , Rec. Format , & Fram Rate are greyed out in my settings ?? ??

[@davidnelmsesq]

The recording format needs to be set at REC FORMAT XAVC S HD.

[@Johnsplots]

Great video. Is 480 fps limited to 3 seconds as well?

[@pd3034]

No. See my reply to Genipool14. 960 fps is 3.9 and 480 is 4.4 seconds.

[@haboobflip101]

Love the footage and the channel. So s&q doesn't allow sound to be recorded? And you can only change the fps in s&q right?

[@duanemullen3552]

Actually you can change fps outside of S&Q. For example the setting 1080p 60p, the 60p refers to 60fps. Right Dave?

[@davidnelmsesq]

Yep!!

[@RayRomanMedia]

00:48 awesome!

[@Steger13]

I know its a older vdo but have a question what SD card did you use for the super slow motion? Thanks

[@davidnelmsesq]

Sandisk Extreme PRO 170MB/s SDXC - 256 GB

[@Steger13]

@@davidnelmsesq thanks 😊

[@tylerbrandenburger979]

Just got this camcorder a few days ago I cannot access the super slow Mo at all even with the camera on manual any suggestions?

[@davidnelmsesq]

The recording format needs to be set at REC FORMAT XAVC S HD (which I should have mentioned in the video). I would also look at your SD card and make sure it can write fast enough to handle the speed. I bought the fastest cards I could find for mine. Good luck!

[@randodrom]

Hi Dave, I tried to follow your instructions but failed. My screen is all black when recording. Probably a wrong setting, reading the manual up and down does not really help. Do you have any idea what the problem could be?

[@davidnelmsesq]

The recording format needs to be set at REC FORMAT XAVC S HD (which I should have mentioned in the video). I would also look at your SD card and make sure it can write fast enough to handle the speed. I bought the fastest cards I could find for mine. Good luck!

[@randodrom]

Hi Dave, thank you for your quick reply. Except for gain and ISO I did exactly follow your instructions, i. e. the format is okay. I cannot believe that the SD card is an issue as I bought quite a recent one and it was the most performant one to get in my local electronics shop. So, thanks for the help anyway, I will go on trying 🤓. Should I fail, I'll publish a "cry for help" video here on KZbin promising to lifelong subscription for the channel of the one who can fix this problem 😉.

[@jhong130]

Amazing! AX700 is impressive at 960fps

[@davidnelmsesq]

Agreed!

[@kostokk]

nice video, i wonder, this camera can record 960 fps on 60 p? or just 24p ?

[@davidnelmsesq]

24, 30 or 60

[@kostokk]

@@davidnelmsesq so you can slow down 0.5 to 960 and you got 1920 fps :)

[@kostokk]

This works smoother on 60p off course

[@davidnelmsesq]

If you film in 960 and output 24p you are slowing down 40x slower. 960 output to 60p only gives you 16x slower and if you half that speed you get 32 times slower, which is still not as much as 24p gives you. So 960 at 24p is as slow as you can get straight out of the camera.

[@mattiadei8402]

I do everything you say to start the super slow motion but when I press the button S/Q twice the screen goes black... Why?

[@davidnelmsesq]

The recording format needs to be set at REC FORMAT XAVC S HD (which I should have mentioned in the video). I would also look at your SD card and make sure it can write fast enough to handle the speed. I bought the fastest cards I could find for mine. Good luck!

[@mattiadei8402]

@@davidnelmsesq thank you very much for your help, I miss that part where you mentioned it! About the SD card I have the SAN DISK extreme pro, should be ok?

[@davidnelmsesq]

@@mattiadei8402 I think that's what I have.

[@metamech7383]

Haha, I love your demeanor. Just bada/s.

[@davidnelmsesq]

Many thanks!

[@wedrivetheworld]

I don’t have the option to set the parameters in super slow what am I doing wrong?

[@davidnelmsesq]

Read through the comments. That question comes up a lot and the answer is here. Good luck!

[@wedrivetheworld]

Thanks I found it the footage was of kitesurfing it was very dark and unusable I’ll tray again at 240fps that should help great video by the way

[@davidnelmsesq]

Yeah, at 960 fps the shutter speed is very short so you need lots of light for it to come out good. @@wedrivetheworld

[@RayRomanMedia]

For some reason under the super slow motion parameters, I'm only able to 1 of the 3 which is Rec Timing which is set to End Trigger. And when I double tap the S&Q button it only turns on and off S&Q, it doesn't go to the Super Slow Motion. I'm assuming the SD card I'm using has a limited Mbps not allowing me to record anything higher than 100 Mbps? My card is a ScanDisk (SDXC) U3 10 95 Mbps. I'm not sure this is entirely the reason because I see the option you've selected is 1080 / 24P 50 Mbps (which my card should be able to handle). I've just ordered a new card so I'll have to see if that changes things. Anyone else have this issue?

[@davidnelmsesq]

Hi Ray, is your recording format set to XAVC S HD? That's something I forgot to put in the video. - Dave

[@RayRomanMedia]

@@davidnelmsesq Yes, that worked thanks! I tried this before trying my new SD Card and that was the fix to switch it to XAVC S HD. It's okay though, it never hurts to have additional storage!!

[@chuckmyntti]

Does the ax700 shoot in 4k?

[@davidnelmsesq]

Yes, but in super slow motion it only does HD.

[@TomRelubbus]

Hello David. I've owned one of these cameras for nearly two years - and I still can't work out how to get it to record on high frame rate! I set it to manual * then go into menu * S&Q * Super slow - only to find 'record format & frame rate' greyed out! It's a lovely camera, but it would be nice to try this mode out just once before it gets worn out. PS Happy Christmas

[@davidnelmsesq]

The recording format needs to be set at REC FORMAT XAVC S HD. That will have to be done first before anything else. I'm kicking myself for not saying that in the video.

[@TomRelubbus]

Thanks for that, I've managed to get it set now. Not bad going after two years! Have a good Christmas

[@kooikerj]

@@davidnelmsesq Thanks, that's what I needed too. I couldn't find that in the manual.

[@pavelavietor1]

hello my S&Q super slow is not working the rec format and frame rate are not light up. can not set the frame rate how to fix this .thanks in advance. saludos

[@pd3034]

First set the camera to XAVC S HD. Super SloMo does not work with 4K or AVCHD.

[@pavelavietor1]

@@pd3034 hello thanks for sharing I appreciate it. I have the correct setting now it is working. Saludos

[@sabiduriazapoteca2000]

Wow!!!

[@luisandradevideo]

I used..start trigger and i liked more..more easy...

[@davidnelmsesq]

Sometimes it's better but when you can't anticipate the action that's coming end trigger is a godsend.

[@luisandradevideo]

@@davidnelmsesq so you are saying i can wait for the perfect time and click on rec button

[@troyanoreyes6728]

hello! i tried to do the steps but it would not let me! i dont know if is because i only have just one sd card please let me know!

[@davidnelmsesq]

What step did it fail at?

[@troyanoreyes6728]

when i tried to do the super slow motion and then Rec format it doest let me do the next step i dont know if its maybe because i only have a SD card on the camara and it needs 2 of them!

[@troyanoreyes6728]

it does not let me do the frame rate

[@davidnelmsesq]

@@troyanoreyes6728 Mine works with only one card in it. What format are you shooting in?

[@troyanoreyes6728]

file format XAVC S 4K REC FORMAT 2160/30P 60MBPS

[@kaybhee6]

keen

[@Megalobatrachus]

Pity the manual is so poor and the ergonomics of the menu system so typically Sony that we need to have what should be simple functions explained (well explained) on KZbin. In many respects since you cannot used this in 4k, the AX700 is a very good 1080 camera with a few functions in 4K available. But no replacement with all functions available in 4K in sight.

[@davidnelmsesq]

Totally agree

[@adipop]

👍😆👍