What actually works on an AX53 is a Mennon 72 mm lens hood with a 55 to 72 mm step-up ring. The 72 mm lens hood is a little wider so you don't see its edges. Works like a charm.
Thanks for commenting. Most definitely a great camcorder, I would have liked to upgrade to the AX700 but that's now out of production, so I'll have to stick with the AX53 for a while longer.
Would you mind trying out your FDR-AX53 filming something in the Sky with a Bright Sun,i film mainly Common Buzzards in the Sky but when the sun is strong im practically blinded when looking through the viewfinder and cant5 see a thing and im not looking right into the main direction of the Sun.
I have this exact lens hood for my ax53 and the image stabilizer wonders to the sides and show soldiers in that box. To use this you need to zoom your camera in so it doesn't shows the corners from the matte box. The problem is the Sony ax53 has such a wide angle with that Optical gyro stabilisation.
A 16:6 wide angle Mennon lens hood - the type seen in this video - is available on Amazon. It comes with a 55-58 mm step-up ring. This is a great video, by the way. I've one question, though: no matter how obscure my questions, whether regarding a vintage 1918 film camera or the most recent digital 4K cameras, virtually every UA-cam video that answers my questions is the work a Brit. Any time a video a starts and I hear any sort of UK accent, I think: "Here come the answers!" Have you cornered the market of photographic experience and insight? No - thank YOU!
Your video was good and I bought everything that you suggested in your video. My camera took good video but it was hard to seen the screen on a bright day and a little difficult to zoom in with the camera lens without having a lot of shaking. So I decide to get a Sony camcorder to take video that had an eyepiece for when it was bright out and I couldn't see the screen due to glare. Well I purchased it and and I noticed that I had a couple of issues with it that I didn't like, 1. I found it difficult for me to download the video onto my Mac Desktop. 2nd. issue which may be my biggest is that when I wanted to use my eyepiece viewfinder, I found that it was hard to see out of and that when looking through the eyepiece the view was very small not like looking throw my camera's eyepiece which seemed to be magnified. I tried to see if there was any accessory that I could buy like a eyepiece magnifier for better viewing and couldn't find anything so I wrote to Sony to see if they could help me out with accessories to solve my problem and I never heard back from them. Very poor customer relations and I I'm sorry that I bought this product "Sony FDR AX53 camcorder. Thumbs down for Sony Customer Relations and two thumbs down for eyepiece viewfinder.
Great video. I have been looking for an eye cup for the view finder for my Sony 53 Camcorder but can't find anything for this Camcorder. Do you have any knowledge of any available on the market?.
ABfromWindsor I've been on the lookout for an eye cup for the ax53 as well, but as you say there doesn't seem to be anything available, I even looked into making my own using a modified rifle scope eye cup, I may revisit that idea. Thanks For commenting best wishes
This video was filmed with a Canon PowerShot s200 which doesn't have a 3.5mm Mic socket. Also it was one of my early YT videos (2017)so I was only just getting equipment together for making YT videos. I now use either a Rode wireless go or a rode wireless filmmaker kit, I I have definitely spent a couple of quid on a decent microphone.
I'm guessing that you are seeing the edge of the sunshade when zoomed out because screwing it onto the UV filter puts it a bit further out from the camcorder lens, thus putting the edges into the field of vision.
Hi, I have not tested the 72mm Mennon as i don't have one, the 58mm mennon shows in the frame when the camcorder lens is at its widest, i think it would be better to get the 72mm mennon. I'm going to get the 72mm sometme soon Thanks to the comment
No need, but I could not divert my attention to what you were saying. Only when it stopped. I was starting to wonder if I was going nuts. What do you think of the camera? I am in the market for that model.
It's a great camcorder, the stabilization system ( BOSS) works fantastically well, I found it a bit bulky, but it is very well put together. you will need a very powerful PC to edit 4k and a 4K monitor to really get the benefit of the 4K, unfortunatly my PC can't handle 4K, so I,ve not tried that. The sony AX100 is a more Pro spec camcorder (more £$ though) but is has more manual controls. The Sony AX53 is a very capable bit of kit.
I purchased a Sony FDR - AX53 Cam-corder and it came with a set of Lens filters. I ordered a Mennon Lens Hood 52mm - 16:9 Wide Angel. Just received it in the mail and the Lends Hood would not fit with the Lens Filter so I am looking for a Lens Filter so my Mennon Lens Hood fits. I think your video will help me. Thanks
Moust foto shops hav it or can get it. when i use polfilter i step up ring lumos 55mmm-72mm bay on ebay, polfilter ind shop and lens hood jjc wide-angle lens hood ø72 on eBay the same lens hood jjc wide angle lens hood ø67, step up filter 55mm-67mm ind ebay there es chiper step up ring from China the same for lens hood jjc are from china bay et from eBay
Can you actually attach anything to the filter thread of the AX53 that doesn't show in the corners when zoomed out? Not being able to attach an ND filter without vignetting at wide angle settings is actually no go at all for me. The stabilisation looks great but the limitations of no on board ND is a severe limitation. Sony obviously want more serious videographers to keep saving for the AX100.
I have a U.V filter attached to the front on my AX 53 and it's not visible when zoomed out. so a ND filter my not show unfortunatly there's no real way of telling unless you attach one. I wanted the AX100, it has the 1" sensor and manual controls . i couldn't justify the price tag. The "Boss" stabilisation does work great. Thanks for commenting.
if you are worried, put a step up ring on the front then attach your filter, i run a UV filter on mine as i film in dust environments, so figures thats easier to clean then the lens, and i have never run into issues of the 55mm filter getting into shot
You say no onboard ND filter Arthur but there are in fact two. As light levels increase the lens only stops down by one stop and from there on internal (undocumented) ND takes over. I've shot at smaller apertures but don't; diffraction makes the images horribly soft.
Thanks for the comment, the filter is in fact a U.V filter not an ND filter, but i agree probadly not worth using it with the lens hood, though i had the filter in my spares box so ot thought i'd try it.
Where on Earth are 4K60 camcorders at the £500-600 mark?! I've been waiting for a 4K60 camcorder in the $500-1000 price range for about 6 years now. But every year all anyone seems to do is rebrand their 4K30 again. The Sony AX-53 came out very late 2015 / early 2016, are Sony really saying they have no better sensor and processor to make a new camcorder? So instead they just take something off the AX53 and then charge the same price as what you can already pick up the AX53 for anyway. Why is 4K60 taking so long to come out arrive to the price point? Phones and GoPros have been doing 4K60 for years and even moved onto 4K120 and 8K30. When are we going to see Panasonic or Sony bring this to ~£600 price point, like a HC-VX2 or AX63??? They wouldn't need to spend that much money either, keep the lens and OIS and body and everything else the same but just update the sensor and processors to give us 4K60 on H.265. For my use case which is filming low league football, handheld, pitch side you do seem to need a proper dedicated camcorder because the image stabilisation is much better on these plus the electric zooming and super fast focusing. I just wish they brought out 60fps version as I need to slow down clips at times, a 4K60 AX43 or HC-VX1 would be perfect.
007date all the accessories came from amazon the lens hood is a menon but I think they are sold with different brand names on them, the uv filter were just ones that were on a sale.
A UV filter is the worst thing you can buy, you will lose a lot of image quality and many give nasty light reflection. An ND filter would have been useful especially the ND8. A circular polariser will also be useful, while both reduce light, the polariser can increase pr decrease reflections and glare. You should never have a filter on all the time, but use them when needed. Evidence suggests that dropping a camera with a filter on will increase the damage sustained..
No problem, if you do need to clean your lens it is best if the camera is on. I have had mine since last September so if you do have any questions, post them on my unboxing video and I will endeavour to shoot a video answering them.
lensman2online I don't know what you mean by Huff on the lens I know with the lens moving it's difficult to clean it I don't think I will use the UV Filter again as I want the best quality thanks for the info.
Gosh, don't ever use a filter on a lens of such a short focal length as the DoF will invariably bring any imperfections (on both glass surfaces) into near focus. Remember that this camera has two (undocumented) internal ND filters, so don't be tempted to add those to the front of the lens either.
Tom Hardwick Thanks for your comment I put the filter on to try and protect the floating lens & sensor tube. I’ve not noticed any issues using the filter as yet. Thanks
The real problems with using filters on such very short focal length zooms occurs when you shoot at wideangle into the light, when even spotlessly clean (or so we think) filters put spots on your image. I've done some controlled tests and immediately I binned my posh UV filter for 99% of my work.. A UV is great for physical protection such as when you film on salt spray beaches or in dust storms, but for most of us the 6 bladed, automatic lens cap does an excellent job of protecting the front element.
Tom Hardwick Using filters is something I inherited from photography using SLR’s. I must admit I’ve not used the camcorder much as my ageing pc refuses to render HD video Thanks
Yes, and it's a mistake many people make. A nice wideangle on your SLR was probably in the order of 28mm, so a *much* longer focal length than the 4.4mm lens on this Sony. Imagine a 4.4 mm on your SLR and you can see how such an incredibly tiny focal length would have almost infinite DoF, so bringing any attached filter into focus.
Yo para leer sus comentarios en Ingles uso el traductor y ya está, haga usted igual, traductor de Español a Inglés I read your comments in English use the translator and it, do you like, translator from Spanish to English
por lo que las esquinas no son negros, viñetas, debe poner un adaptador de 55-72 mm y poner la cubierta del objetivo 72 mm. y el problema está dispuesto. so the black corners are not, vignetting, must put a 55-72 mm adapter and put the lens hood 72 mm. and the problem is arranged.
Hola Maximo, estoy por comprar un parasol, y vi tu comentario. vos decis que el de 58mm da viñietado verdad? que con el de 72mm queda bien. encontre este video que coloca el mismo parasol pero de 58mm y no le aparece el viñetado. mira: ua-cam.com/video/TyGP3pPq4uc/v-deo.html ¿Que puede ser??
Not sure what the tapping noise is, my only guess is that it's coming from my canon S200 powershot possible the auto focus. I shall investigate further. Thanks fo the comment
What actually works on an AX53 is a Mennon 72 mm lens hood with a 55 to 72 mm step-up ring. The 72 mm lens hood is a little wider so you don't see its edges. Works like a charm.
Thanks, do you have any links for these recommendations please?
Still a great camera here in june 2024👌🏽
Thanks for commenting. Most definitely a great camcorder, I would have liked to upgrade to the AX700 but that's now out of production, so I'll have to stick with the AX53 for a while longer.
I would recommend putting links for the products.
You wouldn't see the lens hood, if you weren't using the step-up ring. The ring moves the hood farther away than it's supposed to be
Would you mind trying out your FDR-AX53 filming something in the Sky with a Bright Sun,i film mainly Common Buzzards in the Sky but when the sun is strong im practically blinded when looking through the viewfinder and cant5 see a thing and im not looking right into the main direction of the Sun.
I balght one and when I'm using it catches the side of the lens hood
Some great info. Thank you.
Thanks David, I have a couple more things to try, watch this space as they say.
I have this exact lens hood for my ax53 and the image stabilizer wonders to the sides and show soldiers in that box. To use this you need to zoom your camera in so it doesn't shows the corners from the matte box. The problem is the Sony ax53 has such a wide angle with that Optical gyro stabilisation.
BCNEWSVIDEO thanks for this info. Have you found a lens hood that wont show the hood when shooting wide shots?
I think the problem is more the fact that the step-up ring, puts the hood farther away from the camera than it's supposed to be
what Model first Hand cam introduc' Balanced hOptical Hteadyhot?
A 16:6 wide angle Mennon lens hood - the type seen in this video - is available on Amazon. It comes with a 55-58 mm step-up ring.
This is a great video, by the way. I've one question, though: no matter how obscure my questions, whether regarding a vintage 1918 film camera or the most recent digital 4K
cameras, virtually every UA-cam video that answers my questions is the work a Brit. Any time a video a starts and I hear any sort of UK accent, I think: "Here come the answers!" Have you cornered the market of photographic experience and insight?
No - thank YOU!
Your video was good and I bought everything that you suggested in your video. My camera took good video but it was hard to seen the screen on a bright day and a little difficult to zoom in with the camera lens without having a lot of shaking. So I decide to get a Sony camcorder to take video that had an eyepiece for when it was bright out and I couldn't see the screen due to glare. Well I purchased it and and I noticed that I had a couple of issues with it that I didn't like, 1. I found it difficult for me to download the video onto my Mac Desktop. 2nd. issue which may be my biggest is that when I wanted to use my eyepiece viewfinder, I found that it was hard to see out of and that when looking through the eyepiece the view was very small not like looking throw my camera's eyepiece which seemed to be magnified. I tried to see if there was any accessory that I could buy like a eyepiece magnifier for better viewing and couldn't find anything so I wrote to Sony to see if they could help me out with accessories to solve my problem and I never heard back from them. Very poor customer relations and I I'm sorry that I bought this product "Sony FDR AX53 camcorder. Thumbs down for Sony Customer Relations and two thumbs down for eyepiece viewfinder.
great video , i hated the kliking sound in the backround , but the wassage was clear and hlepfull . thank you !!!!
Great video. I have been looking for an eye cup for the view finder for my Sony 53 Camcorder but can't find anything for this Camcorder. Do you have any knowledge of any available on the market?.
ABfromWindsor I've been on the lookout for an eye cup for the ax53 as well, but as you say there doesn't seem to be anything available, I even looked into making my own using a modified rifle scope eye cup, I may revisit that idea.
Thanks For commenting best wishes
Put the lens hood backwards it works
You might be better off spending a couple of quid on a decent microphone.
This video was filmed with a Canon PowerShot s200 which doesn't have a 3.5mm Mic socket. Also it was one of my early YT videos (2017)so I was only just getting equipment together for making YT videos. I now use either a Rode wireless go or a rode wireless filmmaker kit, I I have definitely spent a couple of quid on a decent microphone.
I'm guessing that you are seeing the edge of the sunshade when zoomed out because screwing it onto the UV filter puts it a bit further out from the camcorder lens, thus putting the edges into the field of vision.
Stephen Walton unfortunately I am seeing the hood, I should have bought the next size up.
Great video and very helpful. I actually like the look of the lens hood.
Hello I wanted to know if you have tested the 72 mm mennon on your fdr ax53? Sorry I'm french and my english is not perfect ^^
Hi, I have not tested the 72mm Mennon as i don't have one, the 58mm mennon shows in the frame when the camcorder lens is at its widest, i think it
would be better to get the 72mm mennon.
I'm going to get the 72mm sometme soon
Thanks to the comment
please keep me informed when you acquired the 72mm mennon. I am interested to know if finally a sun visor can adapt to the hdr ax 53 thank you :)
No need, but I could not divert my attention to what you were saying. Only when it stopped. I was starting to wonder if I was going nuts.
What do you think of the camera? I am in the market for that model.
It's a great camcorder, the stabilization system ( BOSS) works fantastically well,
I found it a bit bulky, but it is very well put together. you will need a very powerful PC to edit 4k and a 4K monitor to really get the benefit of the 4K, unfortunatly my PC can't handle 4K, so I,ve not tried that.
The sony AX100 is a more Pro spec camcorder (more £$ though) but is has more manual controls. The Sony AX53 is a very capable bit of kit.
El Parasol de 58mm hace viñetas, cuando se mueve el estabilizador. Yo lo compré y tuve que cambiarlo por uno de 77mm con un aro adaptador.
I purchased a Sony FDR - AX53 Cam-corder and it came with a set of Lens filters. I ordered a Mennon Lens Hood 52mm - 16:9 Wide Angel. Just received it in the mail and the Lends Hood would not fit with the Lens Filter so I am looking for a Lens Filter so my Mennon Lens Hood fits. I think your video will help me. Thanks
you can bay step up ring 55x67 and use lens hood JJC ln-67w ø67mm.
Thanks for the comment, i think i will change the setup as the hood is visible when zoomed to wideangle.
there is no shadows in corners with this hood in wideangle
Per Thorup, I'm looking to get the JJC 67mm hood...could you post a link or direct me to a retailer that has it?
Moust foto shops hav it or can get it. when i use polfilter i step up ring lumos 55mmm-72mm bay on ebay, polfilter ind shop and lens hood jjc wide-angle lens hood ø72 on eBay the same lens hood jjc wide angle lens hood ø67, step up filter 55mm-67mm ind ebay there es chiper step up ring from China the same for lens hood jjc are from china bay et from eBay
why you need a lens hood? lens flare occur in bright light too?
Can you actually attach anything to the filter thread of the AX53 that doesn't show in the corners when zoomed out? Not being able to attach an ND filter without vignetting at wide angle settings is actually no go at all for me. The stabilisation looks great but the limitations of no on board ND is a severe limitation. Sony obviously want more serious videographers to keep saving for the AX100.
I have a U.V filter attached to the front on my AX 53 and it's not visible when zoomed out. so a ND filter my not show unfortunatly there's no real way of telling unless you attach one.
I wanted the AX100, it has the 1" sensor and manual controls . i couldn't justify the price tag.
The "Boss" stabilisation does work great.
Thanks for commenting.
if you are worried, put a step up ring on the front then attach your filter, i run a UV filter on mine as i film in dust environments, so figures thats easier to clean then the lens, and i have never run into issues of the 55mm filter getting into shot
You say no onboard ND filter Arthur but there are in fact two. As light levels increase the lens only stops down by one stop and from there on internal (undocumented) ND takes over. I've shot at smaller apertures but don't; diffraction makes the images horribly soft.
The lens stops down only one stop because I read the shutter speed moves higher ....what is your source for an internal ND filters in the AX53 ?
Is it possible to enhance the night vision on this camera ?
No I don't think it's possible to enhance the night vision.
@@lensmanonline what about adding some type of accessory to enhance is ?
@@TEISD you could try increasing the gain but the image would have more grain/noise. You could try an inferred touch
@@lensmanonline I don’t use audio so it’s okay and I’m new to all this can you explain how I can do that please ?
@@TEISD forgive me but I don't quite understand your question. You can add an external Mic which will dramatically improve the audio from the AX53.
Do you really need a ND filter to protect the lens when a Hood will suffice to protect it?(Great vid though).
Thanks for the comment, the filter is in fact a U.V filter not an ND filter, but i agree probadly not worth using it with the lens hood, though i had the filter in my spares box so ot thought i'd try it.
Wouldn't the addition of the UV filter keep dust out?
Where on Earth are 4K60 camcorders at the £500-600 mark?! I've been waiting for a 4K60 camcorder in the $500-1000 price range for about 6 years now. But every year all anyone seems to do is rebrand their 4K30 again.
The Sony AX-53 came out very late 2015 / early 2016, are Sony really saying they have no better sensor and processor to make a new camcorder? So instead they just take something off the AX53 and then charge the same price as what you can already pick up the AX53 for anyway. Why is 4K60 taking so long to come out arrive to the price point? Phones and GoPros have been doing 4K60 for years and even moved onto 4K120 and 8K30. When are we going to see Panasonic or Sony bring this to ~£600 price point, like a HC-VX2 or AX63??? They wouldn't need to spend that much money either, keep the lens and OIS and body and everything else the same but just update the sensor and processors to give us 4K60 on H.265.
For my use case which is filming low league football, handheld, pitch side you do seem to need a proper dedicated camcorder because the image stabilisation is much better on these plus the electric zooming and super fast focusing. I just wish they brought out 60fps version as I need to slow down clips at times, a 4K60 AX43 or HC-VX1 would be perfect.
@@tollbar5468 yeah, it's amazing the lengths they will go to not to just focus on the basics.
It comes with Sony FDR-AX53 if not where can I order & the name of this
007date all the accessories came from amazon the lens hood is a menon but I think they are sold with different brand names on them, the uv filter were just ones that were on a sale.
Buen Vídeo, gracias por compartir, un saludo.
A UV filter is the worst thing you can buy, you will lose a lot of image quality and many give nasty light reflection. An ND filter would have been useful especially the ND8. A circular polariser will also be useful, while both reduce light, the polariser can increase pr decrease reflections and glare. You should never have a filter on all the time, but use them when needed. Evidence suggests that dropping a camera with a filter on will increase the damage sustained..
SoundsandImages Thanks for the information as I get more experienced with the camcorder I will possibly try your suggestions. Thanks for commenting.
No problem, if you do need to clean your lens it is best if the camera is on. I have had mine since last September so if you do have any questions, post them on my unboxing video and I will endeavour to shoot a video answering them.
I find it very difficult cleaning the Lens on my FDR-AX53 i have got Rain Droplets several times on my Lens,whats the best way to clean it.
John Lennon Fanatic I find the easiest way to clean the lens is to huff on the lens and then gently wipe it over with a soft lens cloth
lensman2online I don't know what you mean by Huff on the lens I know with the lens moving it's difficult to clean it I don't think I will use the UV Filter again as I want the best quality thanks for the info.
Gosh, don't ever use a filter on a lens of such a short focal length as the DoF will invariably bring any imperfections (on both glass surfaces) into near focus. Remember that this camera has two (undocumented) internal ND filters, so don't be tempted to add those to the front of the lens either.
Tom Hardwick Thanks for your comment I put the filter on to try and protect the floating lens & sensor tube. I’ve not noticed any issues using the filter as yet.
Thanks
The real problems with using filters on such very short focal length zooms occurs when you shoot at wideangle into the light, when even spotlessly clean (or so we think) filters put spots on your image. I've done some controlled tests and immediately I binned my posh UV filter for 99% of my work..
A UV is great for physical protection such as when you film on salt spray beaches or in dust storms, but for most of us the 6 bladed, automatic lens cap does an excellent job of protecting the front element.
Tom Hardwick Using filters is something I inherited from photography using SLR’s. I must admit I’ve not used the camcorder much as my ageing pc refuses to render HD video
Thanks
Yes, and it's a mistake many people make. A nice wideangle on your SLR was probably in the order of 28mm, so a *much* longer focal length than the 4.4mm lens on this Sony. Imagine a 4.4 mm on your SLR and you can see how such an incredibly tiny focal length would have almost infinite DoF, so bringing any attached filter into focus.
i thought this camera has no ND filters at all
A case of lens over-care... why bother mate; the UV filter should suffice
para que no se vean las esquinas negras, el viñetado, hay que poner un adaptador de 55-72 mm y poner el parasol de 72 mm. y se arregla el problema.
Maximo Mateos Is it possible you could please put your comments in English. Thanks
Yo para leer sus comentarios en Ingles uso el traductor y ya está, haga usted igual, traductor de Español a Inglés
I read your comments in English use the translator and it, do you like, translator from Spanish to English
por lo que las esquinas no son negros, viñetas, debe poner un adaptador de 55-72 mm y poner la cubierta del objetivo 72 mm. y el problema está dispuesto.
so the black corners are not, vignetting, must put a 55-72 mm adapter and put the lens hood 72 mm. and the problem is arranged.
Yes Maximo i think i got the wrong size lens hood, i should have got the 77mm (on Amazon uk) instead of the 58mm.
Hola Maximo, estoy por comprar un parasol, y vi tu comentario. vos decis que el de 58mm da viñietado verdad? que con el de 72mm queda bien. encontre este video que coloca el mismo parasol pero de 58mm y no le aparece el viñetado. mira: ua-cam.com/video/TyGP3pPq4uc/v-deo.html ¿Que puede ser??
con este parasol de ve viñeteado al final del zoom se ven las esquinas negras.
Yo le he adaptado un filtro normal y así no se me ensucia el de la cámara,
Why all the thumbs down? Seems 6 people were jelly that they dont have the ax53 😂
58mm will NOT WORK... square hood...
At the widest zoom the hood just shows up, I've trimmed my down so it can't be seen, I believe there's a 72mm hood that should not show.
terrible sound - had to give up after 30 seconds
What the hell is the tapping noise???
Not sure what the tapping noise is, my only guess is that it's coming from my canon S200 powershot possible the auto focus. I shall investigate further.
Thanks fo the comment
The correct hood is a 72mm Mennon wideangle and a UV filter should not be used.
72 mm is too big, I bought it, it should be the 58mm.
Not true. You'll get vignetting. Also,when cleaning the lens switch off the stabilisation
?? Is this an answer to my response or do you agree that the 72mm is to big, its a 58mm ring so 72mm does not fit (as I experienced).
No.You need a 55mm to 72mm stepping ring for the 72mm Mennon.
Hi Ian, do you think the 72mm version looks okay or does it look kind of funny on the AX53 because of it's bigger size?