Sony PXW-FS7

4K (17:9 4096x2160 / 16:9 3840x2160), Super35 Exmor CMOS, ISO 2000, XQD, α Mount, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD, XLR, SDI, USB, HDMI

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
PXWFS7
25-10-2014
High mobility professional camera with continuous Super Slow Motion capabilities and α Mount lens system compatible with wide variety of E-Mount and A-Mount* lenses

PXW-FS7 XDCAM camera has an ergonomic grip design for easy handling and operability, making it ideal for one-man operation in situations where the extraordinary flexibility of its α Mount lens system and compatible interchangeable lenses can be used to maximum advantage. The PXW-FS7 features a 4K Super 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor and support for shooting in 60p or Full HD at high frame rates up to 180 fps (frames per second). Selectable recording formats include XAVC, which supports 4K* 60p, Full HD 60p even in 4:2:2 10-bit recording, as well as the common MPEG-2 HD 422 format used by many broadcast stations around the world. Attach an optional Extension Unit (XDCA-FS7) to open up the possibilities of multi-camera shooting and ProRes 422 encoding. Connect an HXR-IFR5 interface and AXS-R5 recorder to support parallel recording and 4K/2K RAW recordings up to 240fps in 2K.

Lightweight ergonomic design and low power consumption ideal for one-man operation and lower investment costs

The PXW-FS7 has a host of ergonomic design features including a grip design for easy handling and operability, and adjustable arm section.

High-sensitivity 4K Super 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor supports 4K motion-picture shooting

The PXW-FS7 supports internal recording at 4K resolution as well as a wide range of frame rates 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P and 23.98P), and provides outstanding sensitivity of ISO2000 and the dynamic range of 14-stops.

Super Slow Motion continuous recordings

The PXW-FS7 offers continuous recording in Full HD image quality and a frame rate of up to 180 fps on internal XQD media. Using external RAW recorder images can be captured in 2K up to 240fp

α Mount System for a wide selection of E-Mount and A-Mount lenses

The PXW-FS7 incorporates the α Mount System with an E-mount lens mount, ideal for the SELP28135G 35mm full frame powered zoom lens. The use of A-mount lenses via the LA-EA4 lens adaptor.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Maximum video resolution 
4096 x 2160 pixels
Video resolutions 
3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels
Supported video modes 
2160p

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
2000
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
2 kg
Camera shutter speed 
1/3 - 1/9000s
Compatible memory cards 
SD, XQD
Display 
LCD
LED indicators
Y
Memory slots 
2
Remotely operated 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS

Networking

Bluetooth 
N
Wi-Fi 
N
Ethernet LAN 
N

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Headphone outputs 
1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
XLR in
Y

Power

Power consumption (typical) 
19W

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
1560000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
LPCM

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
Y
Lens mount interface 
Sony A

Camera

Camcorder type 
Shouldercam
Minimum illumination 
0.7 lx
3D compatibility 
N

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) 
-20 - 60 °C

Packaging content

Cables included
DC, USB
Handheld remote control 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y
Warranty card
Y

Weight & dimensions

Width 
15.6 cm
Depth 
24.7 cm
Height 
23.9 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
USB connectivity 
Y
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