Pros & Cons
Pros
As with most camcorders, the complexity needs some familiarisation. I recommend downloading the manual for reference. My only complaint is the frame rate for 4k is set at 25fps. The footage looks amazing regardless.
Highlights
Quality
The video options are very good, including 4k and the ability to record also in .
Mp4 format which makes viewing and transfer to some tvs etc much easier.
However, it does produce very good quality videos.
Picture quality was brilliant ,image stabilizer helped a lot was ,t very good filming in full sun i found on play back the volu... Read More
Shipping
The amazon price and delivery service was very good.
Competitiveness
Perhaps the fdr ax53 would have been a better choice.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are not so many traditional camcorders available now and this one has been around for some time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However it does produce very good quality videos
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have had several sony camcorders and i needed a replacement as i lost several videos due to the last one failing badly in hot weather
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was unconcerned about the lack of a viewfinder on the fdrax43a but with hindsight i regret that loss as there is considerable glare from the foldout view screen in bright conditions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have added a stickon film to the screen to try to reduce the glare
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Perhaps the fdr ax53 would have been a better choice
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As with most camcorders the complexity needs some familiarisation and i recommend downloading the manual for reference as a number of the settings are not obvious
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have not been able to test the image stabilisation system properly yet but it looks promising