Sony NEX-FS100EK hand-held camcorder

Sony NEX-FS100EK hand-held camcorder

NEX-FS100E, 12.3MP, 1/2.88'' Exmor Super35 CMOS, E18-200mm/F3.5-6.3 OSS, AVCHD 1080/50p, 28Mb/s, 16:9, Dolby Digital 2ch, 170min, 3.5'' XtraFine LCD 1920x480, Composite-Out, Component-Out, USB, HDMI, MS PRO Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo HX/SD/SDHC/SDXC, GPS, 2.76kg, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX-FS100EK
22-06-2011
Affordable high quality motion picture production
The NXCAM NEX-FS100EK Super 35mm camcorder has been developed specifically for shooting truly stunning images at low cost. The high sensitivity, large format CMOS sensor is capable of producing full 1920 x 1080 progressive images with shallow depth of field similar to that of a film camera.

For even more creative flexibility, the NEX-FS100 also enables extended continuous recording and simultaneous recording of HD video footage for instant backup with an HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory Unit. These and other valuable features make this compact, high performance camera ideal for producing everything from low budget commercials, music videos and documentaries to wedding videos.

The NEX-FS100EK is supplied with the E 18–200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS) E-Mount lens, with 11x zoom power. An ultra-compact E-Mount wide-angle lens and 3x zoom lens are also available as options.

This product also comes with the full PrimeSupport package. That’s fast, hassle-free repairs, a helpline offering expert technical advice, and a free loan unit while yours is repaired. Plus the peace of mind that Sony is looking after your equipment – and your business.

Exmor™ Super35 CMOS Sensor for Shooting Motion Pictures
Equipped with a large CMOS sensor equivalent in size to Super 35mm film, the NEX-FS100EK enables shooting with the same creative depth of field as the PMW-F3.

The sensor also features the optimum number of effective pixels for shooting HD moving images. At a high 50fps in all-pixel scan mode, this allows images to be captured with less colour aliasing, jaggedness and rolling shutter than DSLR cameras, while providing the sensitivity to shoot at a minimum illumination of 0.28lux. Another advantage of Exmor™ technology is minimal noise when shooting low-light scenes.

E-Mount Interchangeable Lens System
Sony's E-mount interchangeable lenses let you enjoy a level of creative freedom unimaginable with camcorders of the past. All feature precision-crafted optics with aspherical glass elements for compact high performance, and circular iris mechanisms for smooth background defocusing. The supplied SEL18200 (E 18–200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS) with the NEX-FS100K boasts 11x zoom power, a quiet AF motor for cleaner sound recording, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilisation with an advanced Active mode that lets you take steady handheld shots while walking around — even without a bulky stabilisation rig. An ultra-compact SEL16F28 wide-angle lens and SEL1855 3x zoom lens are also available.

Thanks to the E-mount's short 18mm flange-back distance, using a mount adaptor allows shooting with a wide range of existing lenses. For example, with the optional LA-EA1 mount adaptor, you can take advantage of the abundant lenses (A-mount lenses). Third-party adaptors enable use of an even wide variety of lenses.

Modular design for a variety of shooting styles
Featuring a compact, lightweight body with detachable grip, handle, and viewfinder, the NEX-FS100EK is ideal for a wide range of shooting situations.

During hand-held shooting, the angle of the grip can be changed as desired, and recording started and stopped with a button on the grip. Recording start/stop buttons are also provided on the top and lower right of the camera.

There are also 1/4- and 3/8-inch screw holes on both the handle and the bottom of the camera body for mounting various peripheral devices. Plus a tape measure hook and an image sensor position index on the body.

XtraFine LCD panel
Located on the optical axis, the 3.5-inch-type XtraFine™ LCD panel enables easier, more intuitive framing, especially during hand-held shooting. And the LCD panel can be rotated for stress-free operation when shooting low-angle scenes and digital signage footage. For easier, more precise focusing in daylight, the viewfinder comes with a detachable 1.2x magnifier.

1920 x 1080P Slow and Quick Motion
Recording images at a different frame rate from that used for playback provides the extra versatility of slow and quick motion shooting. Furthermore, the NEX-FS100EK enables Full HD (1920 x 1080) progressive slow and quick motion. Frame rates are selectable from among 50fps, 25fps, 12fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps and 1fps. So, for example, when recording at 1080/25p, if the frame rate is set to 50fps, images are recorded in 2 times slow motion. This means you can create impressive slow motion scenes without the need for troublesome editing.

Hybrid recording
Recording to the directly mountable HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory unit allows continuous recording for over 10 hours without changing the recording medium. Simultaneous recording using memory cards and other media is also possible for secure backup when shooting footage that can't be reshot.

NXCAM Recording Format
Like other NXCAM series cameras, the NEX-FS100EK uses the well established AVCHD recording format supported by a wide range of nonlinear editing systems. Better still, it's ready to shoot with a maximum frame rate of 1920 x 1080/50p (28Mbps) for even higher quality recording. For more flexibility, it's also possible to record in Standard Definition MPEG-2 format.

Uncompressed 4:2:2 Output with Embedded Time code
When shooting, the NEX-FS100EK can output uncompressed 4:2:2 footage via HDMI (with an embedded SMPTE Time Code) which can be recorded onto external media, such as HDD.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
A built-in GPS receiver makes the NEX-FS100EK an ideal choice for professional videographers. The receiver gives you the ability to “geo-tag” shooting locations - making it easy if you need to return to the same location or to create a log when surveying remote locations. Your locations can be tracked on Google Maps and all GPS data can be extracted with a PC.

Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone when international travel is part of your assignment.

Picture Profile™
Six picture profile settings for different shooting conditions are provided as default settings. Selecting a picture profile for a particular scene offers an easy way to creatively change your shoot.

Last Scene Review
Press a single button to immediately review the last recorded scene.

Expanded Focus
Press a button and this enlarges the centre of the displayed image by 2x, a particularly useful feature when making critical focusing adjustments.

Histogram
Onscreen display of a histogram enables easier exposure adjustment. The histogram also shows the point where the zebra pattern appears (the zebra point). This enables confirmation of overall brightness distribution and the brightness level set with the zebra function. As well as preventing overexposure, this is useful as a guide when aiming for optimum exposure of certain parts of an image, such as faces.

Peaking
A peaking function draws a defined line around the subject displayed in the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Peaking sensitivity and colour (red, white, yellow) can be selected to enable more precise focusing.

Markers
Centre, aspect, safety zone, guide frame and other markers can be displayed on the LCD.

Firmware Update
Sony has implemented a firmware update scheme for future functions.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Flash memory
128 GB

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
720 x 576, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Capture modes
FXP, LP
Video capturing speed
50 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
2.76 kg
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 6.3
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 200 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 2.0
Camera shutter speed 
1/50 - 1/1750s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Histogram
Y
Horizontal resolution
1000 lines
LED indicators
Y
Optical zoom 
11.1x
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
-
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
XLR in
Y

Power

Power consumption (typical) 
5.6W

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Display resolution 
1920 x 480 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Audio

PCM digital audio
16-bit/48 kHz

Lens system

Image stabilizer type
optical
Digital zoom 
-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
36 - 400 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Minimum illumination 
0.28 lx

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Video recording time
2.5h
Battery capacity 
4400 mAh
Battery voltage 
7.2V
Continuous video playback time
8.5h

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AV, Component, USB
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Lens hood
Y
Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
-

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
6.7 cm
Width 
17.8 cm
Depth 
51.95 cm
Height 
19.2 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1

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