PXW-FS5: The new Sony Super 3k

The versatile “list to record” of the PXW-FS5 allows 4K recording on the march in the most adverse conditions.

Sony The PXW-FS5 has announced in IBC, the latest incorporation into its range of robust professional cameras, with excellent creative and flexible recording functions.

The versatile “list to record” of the PXW-FS5 allows 4K recording on the march in the most adverse conditions. As a complement to the success of the PXW-FS7, this new compact camera offers high quality images, ideal for a wide variety of professional applications, from events videography to the production of online and professional video.

The PXW-FS5 has an ergonomic design devised for the user; Its light body of 0.8 kg offers an excellent weight balance to guarantee reliability and also offers the possibility of recording by hand throughout the day in virtually any location, even from the air mounted on a drone. Its ease of use for a wide variety of recording applications is possible thanks to the rotating handle with a single touch; All the main controls are within reach of the user's fingers, which allows you to achieve flexibility during recording and change instantly between angles. In response to the demand for greater ergonomic flexibility, the LCD panel of 3.5 ″ can be attached in different positions to the handle or the compact body of the camera, so it allows a simpler manual operation and a customizable recording.

The improvement of creative expressiveness becomes evident with the inclusion of high-definition recording XAVC 4K with the Exmor Super-35 sensor, which incorporates 11.6 million pixels and 8.3 million effective, which allows you to capture textures and image details that even HD sensors do not reach to see. The high sensitivity and the large sensor size allow to obtain unfocused funds, increase sensitivity with little light and reduce image noise to obtain extraordinary image quality. The high image quality is even more reinforced by the recording in cache of the HF Full HD technology at 10bit 4: 2: 2 and for an incredible high frequency of frame of up to 240 fps in bursts of 8 seconds, which makes possible the reproduction of the superlent chamber 1/10 greater without sacrificing the depth of bits or losing image quality.

This super-35 mm camera integrates variable neutral density filters to increase the representation of the large format sensor field and contribute flexibility to the adjustment of the exposure; In this way the user can give free rein to all creative potential.

Professionals can pass their work to a higher level, since they will provide their high -end film quality material without giving up the mobility of their cameras. In addition, the goal with motorized zoom with 18-105 mm F4 g ose (SelP18105G) that is provided with the PXW-FS5K model Kit model allows you to control the zoom with one hand.

By easily integrated with other camera objectives, the α mounting system offers no equal compatibility with Sony and other manufacturers. The E mount of the PXW-FS5 model can be practically adapted to any objective and environment, whether slr by an adapter or the objectives with mounting or mounting E of Sony. Sony's α mounting system and its improved interfaces include HDMI output, 3G-SDI, and Dual SD card slots. The PXW-FS5 is also equipped with Wi-Fi and a LAN terminal with cable, and has improved network functions such as file transfer and streaming transmission.

Sony has already announced that a future firmware update will provide a RAW output.

Key functions of the PXW-FS5

• Flexible hand recording with a compact body of 0.8 kg
The body, light and with an excellent weight balance guarantees hand recording as well as a comfortable adjustment in a drone or a suspension support. The rotating handle with a single touch allows to alternate between high and low recording angles. Recording parameters can be changed with one hand even during recording thanks to the multifunction handle. The zoom can also be handled with one hand. The removable handle, the rotating handle with a single touch and the flexible LCD panel make possible numerous recording styles.

• Creative and expressive performance, including high -speed 4K recording at 240 fps
The camera has a super-35 Exmor Sensor of 11.6 million pixels, allowing 4K high definition video recording with XAVC codec (Long Gop). This is the first super-35 mm chamber with a variable neutral density filter, so it is compatible with linear control of 1/4nd to 1/128nd to expand the representation of the field depth. The 1/10 superlent chamber reproduction is possible thanks to the high frequency technology of Full HD box at 10bit 4: 2: 2, without sensor cuts. The high sensitivity and the large size of the sensor accentuate sensitivity with little light and the bottom blur. In addition, the latitude of 14 steps in the exhibition offers an exceptional gray scale without the shadow nuances or details of the most illuminated parts are affected.

• Great variety of recording applications and numerous network functions
The camera is equipped with improved interfaces, such as HDMI, 4K and 3G-SDI, multiple interface shoe, Dual SD card slots, Wi-Fi and LAN terminal with cable, so it is compatible with different system configurations. The clear image zoom allows users to zoom in speeds of up to 2x, even with a fixed focal distance target.

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