Sony PXW-FS7M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Camera (Body Only)

The Sony PXW-FS7M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Camera is designed for documentaries and the optimum tool for magazine shows, reality TV, unscripted TV and more. The FS7M2 features a Super 35mm sized sensor that allows you to capture images with cinematic depth of field. The camera incorporates a stronger locking E-mount that is fully compatible with E-Mount lenses and supports all electronic connections. In addition, the locking mount reduces lens play and allows you to use most 35mm lenses including PL, EF, Leica, and Nikon via optional adapters. This E-mount is perfect for using heavier-long cine-zooms without the need for additional lens support.

Electronic Auto Variable ND
Shooting and move with no need to worry about changing light conditions, no time wasted fiddling with exposure settings or changing filters. Sony’s unrivaled technology continuously adjusts the density of the electronic ND Filter without losing resolution while maintaining color balance. See the FS7M2 in action for yourself to discover how Sony has transformed shooting on the move.

E-Mount extended
The E-mount offers unsurpassed compatibility with both Sony and third-party lenses. Simply put the lens in place and rotate the collar until it locks in place. A lens release lever provides added security. The process of switching lens can be simplified to save time. The E-mount can take cinema lenses and SLR lenses with a third-party adapter, as well as Sony’s E-mount and A-mount lenses.

Shoulder Mount Comfort and Control
The FS7M2 delivered a revolution in ergonomics, but we listened to cinematographers to make FS7M2 even more comfortable to use, especially when operating for hours in the field. The number of assign buttons has been increased from six to ten, all extra large, while the LCD monitor arm and mic holder can be swapped for left-eye shooting. The telescoping arm offers even more settings, allowing the camcorder to be mounted closer to your body and you no longer need a tool for adjustments. You can be sure the remarkable Sony smart grip is always at hand with all the key controls at your fingertips.

180fps High Frame Rates
High Frame Rate shots can turn everyday actions into slow-motion ballet, a visual feast of elegant movement. The FS7M2 delivers a maximum of 180 frames per second (fps) continuous shooting in Full HD. If your project plays at the cinematic 24fps, you get beautiful 7.5x Super Slow Motion. There’s no sacrifice in bit depth and no “windowing” of the sensor. So there’s no crop factor and no loss in angle of view. The camera also performs Slow and Quick (S&Q) motion from 1 to 180fps in 1fps increments. So, you can alter the narrative by selectively speeding up or slowing down the action.

Recording Systems
Long-form projects shine with Sony’s XAVC™ L (Long GOP) recording system. Record luxurious QFHD at 59.94 p / 50 p at a maximum bit rate of 150 Mbps. Or take advantage of the superior grayscale rendition of 10-bit High Definition, plus the uncompromised detail of 4:2:2 color – all at budget-friendly data rates of 50, 35 or even 25 Mbps in HD mode. You can also record on-board 4K (4096 x 2160) at cinema standard 24 p, 59.94 p, 50 p, 29.97 p, 23.98 p or 25 p. The camera captures different color spaces, including the wide ITU-R BT.2020 for Ultra-High Definition.

Other formats include XAVC I (Intra) 4K at 600 Mbps, QFHD (3840 x 2160) and Full HD (1920 x 1080), plus the well-accepted MPEG HD 422, Apple ProRes 422 (with XDCA-FS7 extension unit, sold separately), and even outboard RAW recording (with XDCA-FS7 and outboard recorder, sold separately).

Memory Cards
Long-form programs need media that’s both reliable and affordable. As specified by the CompactFlash Association, XQDTM memory cards score big on both accounts. Reliability comes from in-camera recovery. You get very low cost-per-minute compared to CFastTM cards. Sony’s G-Series XQD card extends these benefits with ‘EB Stream’ technology for a blistering 400 Mbps write-speed and 440 Mbps read-speed. Using our 256 GB G-Series card, you can record approximately 45 minutes of 4K footage at 60 P or 3.5 hours at 30 P in 2K. And when it’s finally time to swap out cards, it’s now even easier – on the FS7M2, the card protrudes by a more easily pinchable 8 mm.

4K Super 35 Exmor® sensor
When it comes to image sensors, size definitely matters. Sony’s Super 35 sensor delivers ‘bokeh,’ the defocused backgrounds made possible by shallow depth of field. A common technique for directing audience attention within the frame, shallow depth of field is far easier to achieve with a large sensor. Other things being equal, a bigger sensor also equates to better low-light sensitivity and lower image noise. And with bigger sensors, the field of view is wider for any given focal length lens. With the FS7M2 sensor, size is just the beginning.

High Frame Rates up to 180fps
Slow down time with HFR shooting to reveal the beauty and drama of everyday motion. That’s why the FS7M2 provides continuous recording at Full HD at frame rates of up to 180fps. When you play back at 23.98 p, you’ll enjoy extraordinary Super Slow Motion of up to 7.5 x. Compared to burst mode, the continuous recording of the FS7M2 reduces mistimed shots and extra takes. The camera also provides Slow and Quick motion from 1fps to 180 fps, in 1fps increments. This enables time lapse effects to make the clouds race by or flowers bloom before your eyes. And for even higher frame rates, you can attach the XDCA-FS7 extension unit and connect an outboard recorder, both sold separately, for 2K RAW recording at up to 240fps. This creates 10 x Super Slow Motion when played at 23.98 p.

RAW recording
To keep the FS7M2 small, light and easily hand-holdable, Sony engineers reserved some functions for an outboard module, the XDCA-FS7 extension unit, sold separately. The unit adds significant capabilities:

• External RAW recording: To preserve the maximum in color, contrast and resolution, the XDCA-FS7 enables RAW recording when connected to outboard recorders, sold separately. The XDCA-FS7 supports the vivid color of 12-bit linear RAW at either 4K or 2K resolution. A single BNC cable connects the XDCA-FS7 to compatible RAW recorders including Sony’s HXR-IFR5/AXS-R5 combination and the Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q+ equipped with the Sony FS RAW option. In addition, the Atomos® Shogun Inferno and Shogun Flame support Apple ProRes and CDNG recording from the XDCA-FS7 output. Even when you record outboard RAW, you can still record time code-synchronized Full HD on-board, a convenient proxy for offline editing

• Apple ProRes 422 recording: Sony understands that some workflows are committed to the Apple ProRes 422 codec. That’s why the XDCA-FS7 supports Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 1920 x 1080 recording to an XQD™ card in the camera

• Multi-camera operation: The XDCA-FS7 also provides genlock and timecode In/Out for multi-camera shoots

Compact Design and rugged
The FS7M2 to the same exacting standards as the FS7 for real-world shooting. The frame is magnesium, for high rigidity and lightweight. Buttons, dials and other parts are sealed to prevent dust and water spray from entering. Cooling is an urgent requirement in a high-speed 4K camera. That’s why Sony engineers developed special heat pipes that whisk heat away from the electronics and into a remote heat sink. An air duct cools the heat sink while isolating the electrical components from exposure to dust and water spray.

Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
The FS7M2 takes advantage of Sony’s flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, which provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching to compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony wireless microphone systems such as the UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 or attach the HVL-LBPC light.

Support for four-channel audio input and recording
The FS7M2 supports four-channel audio input and, in applications such as interview, this function enables the simultaneous use of an external microphone for recording ambient sounds, the built-in microphone for voice memos by the operator, and two optional UWP Series wireless microphones for the voice of interviewer and interviewee. In addition, using an optional XLR adapter, XLR-K2M or XLR-K1M – with two extra XLR inputs – even more devices can be connected. And with the FS7M2, the control cover now folds down flat to lessen risk of accidental damage.