Sony PXW-FS7 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System
Model: PXW-FS7
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Image Device | Super 35mm Single-Chip Exmor CMOS |
Effective Picture Elements | 17:9 4096 (H) x 2160 (V) 16:9 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 57 dB (Y) |
Sensitivity | 2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance T14 (3840 x 2160/23.98p mode 3200K) ISO Sensitivity ISO 2000 (S-Log3 Gamma D55 Light source) |
Minimum Illumination | 0.7 lux: +18dB,23.98P,Shutter OFF,ND Clear, F1.4 |
Signal System | NTSC / PAL |
Built-in Filters | Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
LCD Monitor | 3.5" / 8.8 cm Approx: 1.56M dots |
Speaker | Monaural |
Shutter Speed | 1/3 to 1/9000 of a sec |
White Balance | Preset Memory A Memory B (1500K-50000K)/ATW |
Gain Selection | -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC |
Gamma Curve | STD HG User S-log3 |
Shooting Formats | 4K 4096 x 2160 12-bit RAW UHD 3840 x 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I 8-bit 4:2:0 XAVC-L 2K 2048 x 1080 12-bit Raw HD 1920 x 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC-L MPEG2 4:2:2 HD 1280 x 720 MPEG2 4:2:2 |
Audio Recording Format | LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels (Recording/Playback 2 channels) |
Recording Formats | XAVC-I QFHD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94P CBG, bit rate 600 Mb/s 50P CBG, bit rate 500 Mb/s 29.97P CBG, bit rate 300 Mb/s 23.98P CBG, bit rate 240 Mb/s 25P CBG, bit rate 250 Mb/s XAVC-I HD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94P VBR, maximum bit rate 222 Mb/s 50P VBR, maximum bit rate 185 Mb/s 59.94i VBR, maximum bit rate 111 Mb/s 50i VBR, maximum bit rate 112 Mb/s 29.97p VBR, maximum bit rate 111 Mb/s 23.98p VBR, maximum bit rate 89 Mb/s 25p VBR, maximum bit rate 112 Mb/s XAVC-L QFHD MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94p/50p mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 150 Mb/s 29.97p/23.98p/25p mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 100 Mb/s XAVC-L HD 50 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 50 Mb/s XAVC-L HD 35 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 35 Mb/s XAVC-L HD 25 MPEG-4 H.264/AVC VBR, maximum bit rate 25 Mb/s MPEG-2 Long GOP CBR, maximum bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL XAVC-I QFHD 3840 x 2160/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-I HD 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L QFHD 50 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L 35 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p MPEG-2 Long GOP 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p |
Recording Frame Rate | XAVC-I QFHD 3840 x 2160/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-I HD 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L QFHD 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L HD 50 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p ,br> XAVC-L 35 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XAVC-L 25 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i MPEG-2 Long GOP MPEG HD422 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p |
Maximum Recording Time | XAVC-I mode QFHD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 22 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 11 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 26 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 13 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 44 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 22 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 23.98p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 55 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 27 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 52 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 26 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 59 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 30 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 71 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 35 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 59.94i When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 118 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 59 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50i When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 141 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 70 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 118 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 59 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 23.98pM/b> When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 147 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 74 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 141 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 70 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 59.94p/50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 87 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 44 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 29.97p/23.98p/25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 131 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 66 minutes XAVC-L 50 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 262 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 131 minutes XAVC-L 35 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 374 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 187 minutes XAVC-L 25 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 524 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 262 minutes MPEG HD422 mode When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 262 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 131 minutes |
Media Card Slots | 2 x XQD 1 x SD (for configuration data only) |
Input and Output Connectors | Audio Input 2 x 3-pin XLR Line/mic/mic +48 Mic Reference: -40. -50. -60 dBu SDI Output 2 x BNC HD/3G-SDI SMTPE292M/424M/425M HDMI 2.0 1 x Type A USB USB device, miniB Headphone 1 x Stereo mini jack -16 dBu 16 Ω Remote Stereo mini jack (Φ2.5 mm) |
Power Requirement | 12 VDC |
Power Consumption | Approx. 19 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) |
Battery Operating Time | BP-U30: Approx. 1 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device BP-U60: Approx. 2 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device BP-U90: Approx. 3 hr while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device |
Temperature | Operating: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Storage: -4 to 140°F / -4 to 140°C |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.14 x 9.41 x 9.72" / 156 x 239 x 247 mm |
Weight | 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg: Body Only 9.9 lb / 4.4 kg: Body, Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U30 Battery, SELP28135G Lens, an XQD Memory card |
4096 X 2160 3840 X 2160, 1280 X 720, 1920×1080 (59.94p, 59.94i, 50i, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p) S&Q (1 to 180 in 1920X1080, 1 to 60 in 3840 X 2160)
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The camera works quite well, but the viewfinder came loose on the 1st day of its first job. The clam that holds the viewfinder to the rod came loose. 2 issues: 1 - It's not a thumb screw so you'll need a tool to loosen it (Nice for being on set with producer staring at you) and 2: The screw STRIPPED...
I purchased this camera to have a tool able to film both corporate and short film productions. For the corporate needs, this is an amazing camera to work with. Looks professional, is professional. For the short film production at first I was a bit concerned about how it performs with low light.
The FS7 is by far the best camera I have owned and I have owned a lot. Great images, easy to use especially in cineEI mode. On the down side, the ergonomics are a little awkward, the XQD cards and Sony batteries are over priced and the menu system needs some work.
I reviewed this product a year ago, this is an update. While I use the camera for daily jobs, I also used the FS7 to shoot a feature film (Providence). I shot in 4K CINE-EI SLOG3 exclusively, with a 4 person crew.
I waited until a year after this camera was released to purchase it. I really wanted to see if it would live up to the hype. I can safely say, it does. This is the most excellent video camera I have ever used. The image is gorgeous, the specs are amazing, and overall performance is top notch.
I came from a C100 mark 2 (still like Canon Cine cameras) and the Sony is really impressive. I will say there is some learning curve and some very deep menus to master. It's worth it though. Many choices on configuration.
Other reviewers have said it all. Just wanted to add my voice here. This camera is amazing! But there is a little gem out there for those who shoot SLog3 like I do. A German videographer took the time to match his FS7 with his Arri Amira and create LUTs matching the two.
This camera does everything, the image quality is beautiful, i love shooting on Slog 2 and Slog 3. Slow motion is stunning. I have an FS7 mark 2 as well, and let me tell you something: the improvements were just all right, now with these two cameras I feel I can conquer the world...
We purchased this camera early this year and I have got to say I love it. We make documentaries and need to be comfortable shooting all day; which this camera solves. It also allows us to make more commercial narrative content without much of a trade off.
Last year, this was the camera I was waiting for, and it was well worth the wait. PROS: good ergonomics and balance with the XDCA unit and an Anton Bauer style battery. Great multifunctional handgrip. And a user friendly cinema mode that shoots excellent 10 bit SLog3.
- Super 35 Sized CMOS Sensor
- Sony E-Mount
- UHD Up to 60 FPS, HD Up to 180 FPS
- 4096 x 2160 Via External Recorder
- XVAC-I, XVAC-L, MPEG-2
- XVAC-I Up to 600 Mb/s
- Dual XQD Memory Card Slots
- Dual HD/3G-SDI & HDMI Output
- Ergonomic Handgrip with Camera Controls
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- Sony PXW-FS7 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System
- Body Cap
- Viewfinder
- Eyepiece
- Grip Remote Control
- Wireless LAN USB Module (IFU-WLM3) for Sony VPL-E200 Series Projectors
- Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
- WA Adaptor Bracket
- MPA-AC1 AC Adapter for EVI D100 CCD Camera
- BC-U1 Battery Charger
- BP-U30 Lithium-Ion Battery
- 2 x Power Cord
- USB Cable
- CD Rom with Manuals
- Limited 1-Year Warranty Parts, 90-Days Labor