FDR-AXP55
AXP55 4K Handycam® with Built-in projector
FDR-AXP55
AXP55 4K Handycam® with Built-in projector
4K image quality
Shoot 4K footage that contains about four times more detail than Full HD (3840 x 2160 pixels vs. 1920 x 1080) footage, and capture more of the incredible qualities that bring images to vibrant life.
New image sensor exclusively for 4K
A newly developed image sensor, with pixels of approximately 1.6 times bigger size
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, offers superior sensitivity for capturing beautiful high-quality images with less noise under dark as well as bright shooting conditions.
New ZEISS™ Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K
This new lens helps to depict remarkable details of high-quality 4K images throughout its wide-angle-to-telephoto range. The use of an AA (advanced aspherical) lens not only keeps depiction faithful — it also keeps the lens unit compact. ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens helps to ensure accurate reproduction of colour. Multilayer ZEISS T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflection, such as ghost and flare.
Up to 26.8mm wide angle lens
Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes and indoor scenes, when you don’t have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, the camcorder shoots as wide as 26.8mm
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(16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
Advanced image stabilisation suppresses camera shake to stabilise a movie as it is being shot within the wide-angle-to-telephoto zoom range. In HD shooting mode, it further reduces effects of camera shake even under unstable conditions with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode compensating for vibration in five different directions, so you can shoot stable high-quality movies even while running.
Rapid AF response to capture decisive moments
Fast Intelligent AF achieves very speedy, accurate contrast-detection autofocus by minimising lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.
Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
20x optical zoom lens and Clear Image Zoom of 30x/40x (for 4K/HD) allow you to shoot faraway subjects and capture memorable moments.
Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound
Its new structural design enables the microphone to gather, from five directions, clearer sound with approx. 40%
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less noise and twice as effective 4
2ch stereo (for XAVC S shooting) and three times as effective 5
5.1ch surround (for AVCHD shooting) sound performance. This makes it possible to faithfully reproduce audio with clearly defined separation.
High Speed REC in Full HD for high-quality slow motion
Shoot in Full HD at 100fps (NTSC/PAL), edit the footage after shooting, and the resulting slow-motion images of the movie will look startlingly smooth and sharp in playback. This is excellent for reviewing, in greater slow-motion detail, sports and everyday action that can occur too quickly in real time for you to see clearly.
4K Time-lapse Capture
You can capture 4K size still images continuously over an extensive period of time at a selected constant interval from each shot to the next, edit the entire sequence of still images in post-production, and enjoy playback of that series of images as a time-lapse movie.
Super-sampled Full HD playback
Enhance your viewing experience even without a 4K television. Using super-sampling, the camera automatically down-converts 4K footage to exceptionally detailed Full HD.
Trimming Playback
You can select a specific portion of the picture and play it back in Full HD, thanks to 4K high resolution. Also, you can change trimming size
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with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.
Advanced shooting features
Enjoy total customisation with ergonomic manual controls. Use the intuitive multi-purpose manual ring to adjust zoom, focus, exposure, IRIS, shutter speed, AE shift, or white balance shift mode after using the manual button to select the mode. The electronic viewfinder offers accurate image preview.
Time Code / User Bit
Time Code and User Bit can be added to movies as data elements. Time Code function records hours/minutes/seconds/frames on image data for precise advanced video editing. User Bit function records information such as date/time/scene number, etc. in eight-digit arbitrary numbers, and is useful for editing movies using two or more cameras.
Exceptional image quality
By employing XAVC S format, which was developed from the XAVC format for professional use, 4K 100Mbps
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and Full HD 50Mbps high-bitrate recording realise incredibly high-quality images. Yet, XAVC S data is compressed so that it is more manageable for general consumers.
Superb night shooting
This feature uses infrared light to take images even in complete darkness. By using NIGHTSHOT, parents can easily capture children’s cute sleeping faces.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter
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Use Face Detection to optimise focus, exposure and colour for people who are the most important subject of a shot. You can prioritise a subject’s face by touching it on the LCD. And with Smile Shutter, the camera can also automatically capture still shots of great (but fleeting) smiles, even while recording movies.
Lock-on AF
Enhances the tracking of moving subjects by using the optimal AF point at all times, and adjusting the target frame size to match your subject’s characteristics. Just touch the subject on LCD to lock on fast-moving targets precisely for shooting.
Golf Shot
Analyse your swing with no need for fancy equipment. Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and stills of each step of your swing.
5.1ch surround sound microphone
Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene, and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theatre system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring of each channel’s levels.
My Voice Canceling
Reduce the intensity of the voice of a user shooting from close behind the camera, whether the user is talking to subjects or cheering them on.
Built-in Projector
Shoot and show footage with the same device. A 50-lumen projector allows you to present your movie ― or other content, using the external input ― on any flat screening surface.
Motion Shot Video
This convenient feature allows playback of a dramatic sequence of superimposed images to trace every split second of action, a powerful tool for analysing sports motion on screen. During playback, you can adjust the interval between images, or pause to capture still images to share with friends.
Highlight Movie Maker
A versatile function to streamline movie editing, Highlight Movie Maker offers several time-saving features. Add highlight points to key moments while recording, and let the camcorder automatically sync your transitions to your chosen soundtrack.
Dual Video Recording
Record two movies at the same time — one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way you’ve got a small file ready for instant sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.
Multi Camera Control
More shots mean more editing opportunities. Easily record footage from a variety of angles, whether using cameras mounted directly to the Handycam® or triggered wirelessly. Multi Camera Control makes it easy to sync shooting settings on compatible Wi-Fi connected devices.
One-touch remote and one-touch sharing
One-touch remote lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a viewfinder and remote control for a digital camera, and One-touch sharing lets you transfer your photos and videos from your camera. Either way, by installing Imaging Edge Mobile
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app to your NFC enable Android smartphone or tablet, you can avoid complex set-up sequences and establish wireless connection simply by touching your device to the camera. You are now ready to control your camera from your smartphone to take a photo from a previously out-of-reach spot, or simply be in your own group shot, as well as transfer them instantly to your smartphone for sharing on SNS. No NFC? No problem. You can also pair the devices manually.
Xtra Fine LCD with WhiteMagic™
The high-precision Xtra Fine LCD features a WhiteMagic display that uses white pixels in addition to RGB pixels to boost screen brightness, allowing users to see subtle details and tones on the screen in all types of shooting environments, including outdoors in bright sunlight.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie
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.Live Streaming via Ustream (currently IBM Cloud Video)
From performances to sports events, some things are best seen in real time. Share scenes as they happen with high-quality picture and sound.
FDR-AXP55
AXP55 4K Handycam® with Built-in projector
4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode30
26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
20x optical zoom with 30x/40x (4K/HD) Clear Image Zoom
Versatile manual settings
Sensor Type
1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)
approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)28
Lens Type
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Optical Zoom
20x
Clear Image Zoom
4K : 30x HD : 40x29
Screen Type
7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70/NP-FV70A) (1)22, AC Adaptor (1)23, Power Cord (1)24, Operating Guide(1)25, HDMI(micro) Cable (1)26, micro USB Cable (1)27
Sensor
Sensor Type1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS SensorEffective Pixels (Video)approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)31
Effective Pixels (Still Image)approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx. 6.22 Megapixels(4:3)
Processor
Image ProcessorBIONZ X image processor
Lens
Lens TypeZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*Filter Diameter55mmLens CoverAutoApertureF2.0-3.8Focal Distancef=4.4-88mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9)32Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9) f=32.8-656.0mm(4:3)Minimum Focus Distanceapprox.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2inch(Tele)Iris Diaphragm6 blades
Zoom
Optical Zoom20xClear Image Zoom4K : 30x HD : 40x33
Digital Zoom250x34
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type0.6cm(0.24 type)/Color 1 555 200dots equivalentField of View100%
Diopter adjustmentYes (-4.0 to +3.0 m-1)
LCD
Screen Type7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)Touch PanelYesBrightness ControlYes(Menu)35
Marker/Grid DisplayGrid Line36Angle AdjustmentOpening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilisation
Image Stabilisation TypeBalanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode(5-axis)37
Focus
Focus TypeContrast AFFocus ModeAuto/Manual(Touch Panel/Ring)Focus AreaFull range Focus/Spot Focus
Fast Intelligent AFYesLock-On AFYes38Manual Focus AssistMagnified display for precise manual focus, Peaking Display
Exposure
ModeAuto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu/Ring)Metering ModesMulti-segment/SpotExposure CompensationAE Shift(Touch Panel/Ring)LOW LUX ModeYesAuto Iris ControlF2.0-F11Manual Iris ControlF2.0-F11
Manual Exposure AssistZebra Pattern DisplayBacklight CompensationYes(Auto)Gain ControlAutoAGC LimitYesMinimum Illumination4K:Standard:9 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed) HD:Standard:6 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K:Low Lux 1.8lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) HD:Low Lux 1.2lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
Auto Control Range1/6-1/10000Standard1/50-1/10000Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)1/25-1/10000
Manual Shutter1/6-1/10000Smooth Slow1/215-1/10000
White balance
White Balance ModesAuto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
White Balance ShiftYes
Flash
Flash Metering SystemPre-flash TTL39Flash CompensationYes(3 steps)40
Flash ModeAuto/On/OFF41
Storage Media
Media Typeinternal Flash Memory, XAVC S 4K(100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Internal MediaFlash Memory 64GB42
Recording
Recording Format (Video)XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Video ResolutionXAVC S 4K : 3840x2160/25p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920x1080/50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD : 1920x1080/50p(PS), 25p(FX, FH), 24p(FX, FH), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080/50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25pVideo Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)XAVC S 4K: approx.100Mbps43, XAVC S 4K: approx.60Mbps44, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps45, AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/LP:approx.5Mbps4647, MP4: approx.3Mbps48Recording Format (Still Image)JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)Still Image Size (Photo Mode)L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Image Size (Movie Mode)M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)Still Image Size (Photo Capture)XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture)4K:L(8.3M, 3840x2160)/HD:S(2.1M, 1920x1080)Still Image Size (Dual Record)M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160)49, S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)505152
Audio
MicrophoneBuilt-in Zoom MicrophoneAudio Recording FormatMPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit)53, Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator54, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator55, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch56Mic Level ControlYes(31steps)
Auto Wind Noise ReductionYes(On/Off)My Voice CancelingYesSpeakerMonaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
High Speed RecYes(100p/1920x1080, 100/60Mbps)Time-lapse CaptureYes, Shooting Interval(1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shot Number(1-999), Capture Image Size(4K:L(8.3M, 3840x2160)/HD:S(2.1M, 1920x1080)), AE Mode(AE Lock/AE Tracking)Scene SelectionAuto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
NightShot infrared SystemYesTime code/User BitYesOther FeaturesFace Detection57, Cinematone, Golf Shot58, Smooth Slow Rec59, Fader Effect(s)(White/Black)60, Intelligent Auto(Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter(Off/Dual Capture/Always On )616263, Red Eye Reduction(Yes64), Direct Copy
Playback
Fast PlaybackAbout 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 timesSlow PlaybackForward:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speedTrimming PlaybackYes
Highlight Movie MakerYes65, Highlight background music(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible66Motion Shot VideoYes67Slide Show (Still Image)Slide Show
Projector
Light OutputUp to 50 lumenResolution Output854 x 480Projected Image Size10 type - 200 type
Endurance (Battery Life)approx.2h25m(Supplied Battery)Projector InputYes (HDMI micro)68Keystone AdjustmentYes
Wireless Function
Wi-Fi®Yes(Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) )69NFC™Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Live Streamingyes70Multi Camera Controlyes
Terminal / Shoe
Accessory ShoeYes(Multi Interface Shoe)HDMI TerminalYes (HDMI micro)71Projector InputYes (HDMI micro)72Multi/Micro USB TerminalYes73Remote Terminalintegrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal74
STD OutputComposite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))Microphone InputStereo MinijackHeadphone JackStereo MinijackMemory Card SlotMemory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatibleDC INYes
Power
Battery TypeInfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)75Power Consumption (LCD)4K:4.9W76Power Consumption (Viewfinder)4K:4.9W77
Power Requirements6.8V/7.3V(battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery)Yes(approx. 3h 25min)78USB ChargingDC 5V 1500mA
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)Approx.77mm x 80.5mm x 161mm(Approx.77mm x 80.5mm x 166.5mm(NP-FV70)/Approx.77mm x 80.5mm x 173mm(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery))7980, Approx.3 1/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 3/8inch(Approx.3 1/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 5/8inch(NP-FV70)/Approx.3 1/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 7/8inch(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery))8182Weight (main unit only)Approx.565g, Approx.1lb 3.9oz
Weight (including supplied battery)Approx.615g(NP-FV50A)83, Approx.660g(NP-FV70)/Approx.655g(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery)84, Approx.710g(NP-FV100A)85, Approx.1lb 5.7oz(NP-FV50A)86, Approx.1lb 7.3oz(NP-FV70)/Approx.1lb 7.1oz(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery)87, Approx.1lb 9.0oz(NP-FV100A)88
FDR-AXP55
AXP55 4K Handycam® with Built-in projector
1 Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.
2 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Standard" or "Off".
3 Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.
4 Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.
5 Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.
6 Requires editing with PlayMemories Home™ (free software for PCs). To create time-lapse movie, ver. 5.1 (Win)/ ver. 3.1 (Mac) or later version is required.
7 Requires editing with PlayMemories Home™ (free software for PCs). To create time-lapse movie, ver. 5.1 (Win)/ ver. 3.1 (Mac) or later version is required.
8 Minimum trimming size is 1920 x 1080.
9 Requires SDXC/SDHC memory card UHS-I U3 or higher for XAVC S 4K 100Mbps recording, and SDXC/SDHC memory card Class 10 or higher for XAVCS 4K 60Mpbs and XAVCS HD 50Mbps recording.
10 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording.
11 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p).
12 Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.
13 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording.
14 Available only in AVCHD.
15 Recording in 5.1ch is available in AVCHD only.
16 Available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4.
17 Available only in AVCHD.
18 Not available in AVCHD PS mode and XAVC S HD 60p/50p (NTSC/PAL) mode.
19 Requires a Wi-Fi router or smartphone capable of tethering.
20 A successor application of PlayMemories Mobile™. Existing PlayMemories Mobile users can use this by updating PlayMemories Mobile.
21 Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.
22 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
23 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
24 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
25 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
26 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
27 The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity
28 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Standard" or "Off".
29 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Active" or "Intelligent Active".
30 Not supported at 4K.
31 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Standard" or "Off".
32 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Standard" or "Off".
33 When "SteadyShot™" is set to "Active" or "Intelligent Active".
34 The factory setting is "Off". Digital zoom ratio includes optical zoom ratio.
35 Backlight brightness will automatically be set "Bright" when connected to AC adaptor.
36 the same as Guide Frame
37 Not supported at XAVC S 4K
38 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording
39 w/ Optional Flash Accessory
40 w/ Optional Flash Accessory
41 w/ Optional Flash Accessory
42 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Only pre-installed demonstration movie may be deleted.
43 Bit Rate is described by system rate(including movie, sounds and others).
44 Bit Rate is described by system rate(including movie, sounds and others).
45 Bit Rate is described by system rate(including movie, sounds and others).
46 Bit Rate is described by system rate(including movie, sounds and others).
47 PS mode(28Mbps) and FX mode(24Mbp) are peak bit rate.
48 Bit Rate is described by system rate(including movie, sounds and others).
49 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)
50 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording
51 Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.
52 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)
53 Video Mode is XAVC S HD or 4K.
54 Video Mode is AVCHD.
55 Video Mode is AVCHD.
56 Video Mode is MP4.
57 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording
58 Video Mode is AVCHD.
59 Video Mode is AVCHD.
60 Only record movie
61 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording
62 Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.
63 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)
64 w/ Optional Flash Accessory
65 Video Mode is AVCHD.
66 PlayMemories Home Ver.4.1 or later is required.
67 available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4
68 Input only
69 (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
70 Requires a Wi-Fi router or smartphone capable of tethering. This feature may not be available due to your region's broadband and internet service restrictions.
71 output only
72 Input only
73 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
74 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
75 Except for NP-FV30
76 Recording mode and media are default settings.
77 Recording mode and media are default settings.
78 When using supplyed AC adapater. When the AC adaptor is not supplyed, using USB charging.
79 inculding the projecting parts
80 including lens hood if it is supplied
81 inculding the projecting parts
82 including lens hood if it is supplied
83 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
84 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
85 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
86 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
87 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
88 Including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).
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