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Bringing a smaller, handheld form factor to Sony’s line of digital cinema cameras, the PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System captures UHD video using a Super 35mm-sized sensor for cinematic imagery. Though small in size, it incorporates professional features that differentiate it from consumer and DSLR/mirrorless cameras and make it suitable for use on productions as diverse as cinéma vérité-style documentaries, reality TV, and commercial and corporate applications.

The camera’s E-mount is machined from stainless steel and allows you to use E-mount lenses or accept most 35mm lenses with the use of adapters, including PL, EF, Leica, and Nikon lenses. The camera records in your choice of XAVC-L or AVCHD. It incorporates two SD media card slots that support simultaneous or relay recording. Outputs include both HDMI and SDI and Sony’s proprietary Multi-Terminal. The body also incorporates an Ethernet connector, headphone jack, and XLR audio inputs. All connectors and card slots are covered to protect from dust incursion. The camera supports Wi-Fi and NFC functionality, allowing you live stream from the camera, or control it from a wireless device.

Specifications:

• Sensor Size: 4352 x 2662, 11.6 Megapixels (8.4 Megapixels Effective)
• Sensor type – EXMOR 4K Super35mm
• E-Mount Lens type
• S-Gamut3.Cine & S-Log3
• Native 3,200 ISO with 14 Stops of Dynamic Range
• Built in Electric Variable ND from 1/4 to 1/128
• Codec XAVC-L (not higher spec I version)
• 3840 x 2160 8-bit, 4:2:0, up to 30fps continuous.
• 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 up to 60fps continuous (but only 4:2:0 in 4K)
•  S&Q Mode: 120, 240, 480, 960 fps (buffered like FS700)
• Less than 5 sec boot time, Direct Access Menu, No rebooting for Rec format changes, etc.,
• 2K Center Crop
• Smart Grip like FS7
• Magnesium frame & body with active cooling
• 4K 4096×2160 output capable with paid future firmware upgrade
• 4K RAW via output Future Firmware
• Dual SD Card Slots
• Built in microphone
• Dual XLR input (one on body, one on handle)
• Multi-Interface Hot Shoe
• 3G-SDI, 4K HDMI, WiFi, Wired LAN,
• Same batteries FS7
• Weight: 0.8kg

List Price: $6,700 without lens