Sony PXW-FS7 (upgraded fs700?)

[m3owzza]

looks more like a tv cam with the shoulder mount already built in

http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/product/broadcast-products-camcorders-xdcam/pxw-fs7/overview/#overview

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 4K** 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.

* A-Mount* lenses require LA-EA4 lens adaptor.

** QFHD 3840 x 2160 resolution from launch. 4096 x 2160 resolution with firmware update, early 2015.

** Firmware update, early 2015.

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.

* QFHD 3840 x 2160 resolution from launch. 4096 x 2160 resolution with firmware update, early 2015.

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.

 

[Forcillo]

looks more like a tv cam with the shoulder mount already built

Well it's not. I think it looks a bit like the Aaton cinema cameras in terms of shape along with the integration of a handle.

Also, Sony has made it clear that it won't be replacing the FS700, it's an entirely new camera that will have its own descendants. I think it looks fantastic, the footage they shot with it looks amazing, and internal 4K is huge. I do wish they put a better monitor on it, as that tiny one won't be good for anything unless you have the eyepiece on. For dolly shots and such I don't see it being very useful. Cinema5D did a hands-on look with it, and the form factor was what really stood out to me.

 

[lIllI]

I do wish they put a better monitor on it, as that tiny one won't be good for anything unless you have the eyepiece on.

In many working settings, having a built-in monitor is stupid because you're going to attach a dedicated external one anyway. No point in being stuck with a sub-par monitor that you can't get rid of.

 

[eheath]

Mix between the fs700 and f5. Anyone see a price? I'm imagining it's $15k

 

[Forcillo]

Mix between the fs700 and f5. Anyone see a price? I'm imagining it's $15k

It's $8,000

 

[eheath]

It's $8,000

I don't even know what to say.

 

[Forcillo]

I don't even know what to say.

http://www.cinema5d.com/sony-fs7-launched-portable-super35-4k-camera-exclusive-hands-on-video/

"The Sony FS7 is expected to be available in November for around $8000."

 

[eheath]

[video]https://vimeo.com/105937275[/video]

Like seriously, wtf is going on is the world ending or something? Sony is going ham on the video market.

**This post was edited on Sep 12th 2014 at 5:18:18pm

 

[j-cal]

Similar price range and features. Lack of built in nd though.... Other than that a clear winner over the fs7.
http://www.aja.com/en/products/cion
https://vimeo.com/105581608 Image is much more pleasing to my eye than the sony. Not a fan of the sony look.

 

[mBall]

Wow this could really be something special. Exactly what we've been waiting for. I'm actually stoked on the doc style form factor. Looking forward to more hands on reviews. May be upgrading to this in the near future… Although I wish it was maybe PL...

 

[Bhroscoe]

Wow this could really be something special. Exactly what we've been waiting for. I'm actually stoked on the doc style form factor. Looking forward to more hands on reviews. May be upgrading to this in the near future… Although I wish it was maybe PL...

Same here. Pretty pumped for what sony is doing these days in the video department. Maybe an upgrade for me as well in the near future

 

[dan_swagner]

The Cion looks great too but the size and weight makes it more of a full production camera. Not really a run and gun documentary camera like the fs7. The Cion is around the same size and weight as the Alexa. If you have filmed on Alexa you know it's not really a one man crew type of camera. Both cameras look amazing though and I can't wait it test out both when they are available. I would pick the FS7 for skiing and action shoots. Cion looks better for narrative and larger crew productions.

 

[Skaliwagify]

This is insanity. I am glad one brand is not afraid to one up themselves (cough...Canon).

 

[Forcillo]

This is insanity. I am glad one brand is not afraid to one up themselves (cough...Canon).

Careful buddy, the C200 is gonna come out relatively soon and it will not disappoint, I'm sure. If it doesn't include internal 4k recording, then I will be surprised.

 

[j-cal]

Careful buddy, the C200 is gonna come out relatively soon and it will not disappoint, I'm sure. If it doesn't include internal 4k recording, then I will be surprised.

If the c200 had 1080p 60 with the c300 codec it would be the most ideal camera. Although cannon is lacking in features man do they have the image and color science down. All they need is 1080 60 true 1080 60. I am excited to see what the c200 offers.

 

[Forcillo]

If the c200 had 1080p 60 with the c300 codec it would be the most ideal camera. Although cannon is lacking in features man do they have the image and color science down. All they need is 1080 60 true 1080 60. I am excited to see what the c200 offers.

My prediction is that Canon will release an update for the C300 that allows 4K recording, and then put it into the C200 respectively. That way there wouldn't be an imbalance. I do agree about having image on lock too, I got to shoot with a C100 over the summer and it was a really, really nice picture to work with even though it's an older camera compared with some other offerings (sony, panasonic, blackmagic)