Sony PXW-FS7 4K Camera Super 35 mm CMOS
With PXW-FS7, Sony has completely redesigned the grip, improved the viewfinder, optimized the balance and refined the ergonomics. Of course, the FS7 also reflects Sony’s expertise in 4K and HD codecs, Super 35 sensors and memory recording. The result is the ideal camera for documentaries and the optimum tool for magazine shows, reality TV, unscripted TV and more.
Specifications:
- General
- Mass:
- Approx 2.0 kg (body only)
- Approx. 4.5 kg (with Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U30 battery, SELP28135G LENS, an XQD memory card)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 156 x 239 x 247 mm (body without protrusions)
- Power Requirements:
- Power Requirements DC 16.5 V (battery pack)
- DC 12.0 V (AC adaptor)
- Please use genuine Sony batteries to ensure correct and safe operation
- Power Consumption: Approx. 19W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C to 40°C
- 32°F to 104°F
- Storage Temperature:
- -20°C to +60°C
- -4°F to +140°F
- Battery Operating Time:
- Approx. 1 hrs with BP-U30 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Approx. 2 hrs with BP-U60 battery while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Approx. 3 hrs with BP-U90 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Recording Format (Video):
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 59.94P VBR, bit rate 600Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 50P VBR, bit rate 500Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 29.97P VBR, bit rate 300Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 23.98P VBR, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 25P VBR, bit rate 250Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- Recording Format (Video):
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 59.94P CBG, bit rate 600Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 50P CBG, bit rate 500Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 29.97P CBG, bit rate 300Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 23.98P CBG, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 25P CBG, bit rate 250Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 59.94P VBR, maximum bit rate 222Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 50P VBR, maximum bit rate 185Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 59.94i VBR, maximum bit rate 111Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 50i VBR, maximum bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 29.97P VBR, maximum bit rate 111Mbps, MPEG-4
- Recording Format (Video)
- XAVC-L QFHD 59.94P/50P mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L QFHD 29.97P/23.98P/25P mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 100Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
- Apple ProRes 422 HQ: VBR, maximum bit rate 220Mbps, 4:2:2 10 bit
- ProRes 422
- Apple ProRes 422: VBR, maximum bit rate 147Mbps, 4:2:2 10 bit
- Recording Format (Audio): LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels (Recording/Playback ONLY 2channels)
- Recording Frame Rate:
- XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840x2160/ 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-I HD mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L 35 mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L 25 mode: 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
- MPEG HD422 mode: 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- Recording/Playback Time
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 59.94P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 22 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 11 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 50P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 26 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 13 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 29.97P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 44 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 22 minutes
- PXW-FS7
- Recording/Playback Time XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 23.98P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 55 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 27 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 25P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 52 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 26 minutes
- Recording/Playback Time:
- ProRes 422 HQ
- “ProRes 422 HQ
- 59.94i/29.97P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 60 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 30 minutes”
- “ProRes 422 HQ
- 50i/25P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 72 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 36 minutes
- ProRes 422 HQ
- 23.98P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 74 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 37 minutes
- Recording/Playback Time:
- ProRes 422 HQ
- ProRes 422
- 59.94i/29.97P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 90 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 45 minutes
- ProRes 422
- 50i/25P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 108 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 54 minutes
- ProRes 422
- 23.98P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 112 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 56 minutes
- Lens
- Filter Diameter: 95 mm
- Focal Length: 28mm to 135mm
- Focus: Internal
- Iris: Nine blades (circular perture) F/4 to F/22 (click or click-less)
- Lens Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Zoom Ratio: 4.8x
- Note: SEL-28135G 28-135mm lens is supplied as standard with PXW-FS7K model. PXW-FS7 model is supplied without lens.
- Camera Section
- Imaging Device (Type): Super35 type Single-chip Exmor CMOS
- Effective Picture Elements:
- 17:9 4096 (H) x 2160 (V)
- 16:9 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
- Built-in Optical Filters: Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
- Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance): Video Gamma: T14 (3840 x 2160/23.98P mode 3200K)
- ISO Sensitivity: ISO 2000(S-Log3 Gamma D55 Light source)
- Minimum Illumination: 0.7 lx (+18dB,23.98P,Shutter OFF,ND Clear, F1.4)
- S/N Ratio: 57 dB (Y) (typical)
- Shutter Speed: 1/3 sec to 1/9,000 sec
- Slow & Quick Motion Function:
- XAVC-I mode 3840x2160: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- XAVC-I mode 1920x1080: 1 to 180 frames (59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P)1 to 150 frames (50P,25P)
- XAVC-L mode 3840x2160：1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- XAVC-L mode 1920x1080: 1 to 120 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- White Balance: Preset, Memory A, Memory B(1500K-50000K)/ATW
- Gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
- Gamma Curve: STD,HG,User,S-log3
- Input/Output
- Audio Input: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Mic Reference: -40, -50, -60dBu
- SDI Output:
- BNC(x2), switchable with 3G-SDI/HD-SDI
- SMTPE292M/424M/425M
- USB: USB device, mini-B (x1)
- Headphone Output: Stereo mini jack (x1) -16dBu 16Ω
- Speaker Output: Monaural
- DC Input: DC jack
- Remote: Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
- HDMI Output: Type A (x1)
- Option: 4-pin, Type A for W-LAN (x1)
- Monitoring
- Built-in LCD Monitor: 8.8cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Microphone: Omni-directional monoral electret condenser microphone.
- Media
- Type:
- XQD Card slot(x2)
- SD Card slot(x1) for saving configuration data
- Supplied Accessories
- Supplied Accessories:
- Body Cap (1)
- Viewfinder (1)
- Eyepiece (1)
- Grip Remote Control (1)
- USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (1)
- Wireless remote commander (1) (RMT-845)
- WA Adapter Bracket (1)
- AC adapter/charger (1) (BC-U1A)
- BP-U30 battery pack (1)
- Power cord (2)
- USB cable (1)
- Operating Guide (2)
- CD-ROM "Manuals for Solid State Memory Camcorder" (1)
- Mass:
- Approx 2.0 kg (body only)
- Approx. 4.5 kg (with Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U30 battery, SELP28135G LENS, an XQD memory card)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 156 x 239 x 247 mm (body without protrusions)
- Power Requirements:
- Power Requirements DC 16.5 V (battery pack)
- DC 12.0 V (AC adaptor)
- Please use genuine Sony batteries to ensure correct and safe operation
- Power Consumption: Approx. 19W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C to 40°C
- 32°F to 104°F
- Storage Temperature:
- -20°C to +60°C
- -4°F to +140°F
- Battery Operating Time:
- Approx. 1 hrs with BP-U30 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Approx. 2 hrs with BP-U60 battery while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Approx. 3 hrs with BP-U90 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
- Recording Format (Video):
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 59.94P VBR, bit rate 600Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 50P VBR, bit rate 500Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 29.97P VBR, bit rate 300Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 23.98P VBR, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode: 4K 25P VBR, bit rate 250Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- Recording Format (Video):
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 59.94P CBG, bit rate 600Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 50P CBG, bit rate 500Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 29.97P CBG, bit rate 300Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 23.98P CBG, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:QFHD 25P CBG, bit rate 250Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 59.94P VBR, maximum bit rate 222Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 50P VBR, maximum bit rate 185Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 59.94i VBR, maximum bit rate 111Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 50i VBR, maximum bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-I mode:HD 29.97P VBR, maximum bit rate 111Mbps, MPEG-4
- Recording Format (Video)
- XAVC-L QFHD 59.94P/50P mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L QFHD 29.97P/23.98P/25P mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 100Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
- MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
- Apple ProRes 422 HQ: VBR, maximum bit rate 220Mbps, 4:2:2 10 bit
- ProRes 422
- Apple ProRes 422: VBR, maximum bit rate 147Mbps, 4:2:2 10 bit
- Recording Format (Audio): LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels (Recording/Playback ONLY 2channels)
- Recording Frame Rate:
- XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840x2160/ 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-I HD mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L 35 mode: 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- XAVC-L 25 mode: 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
- MPEG HD422 mode: 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
- Recording/Playback Time
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 59.94P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 22 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 11 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 50P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 26 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 13 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 29.97P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 44 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 22 minutes
- PXW-FS7
- Recording/Playback Time XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 23.98P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 55 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 27 minutes
- XAVC-I mode 4K/QFHD 25P
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 52 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 26 minutes
- Recording/Playback Time:
- ProRes 422 HQ
- “ProRes 422 HQ
- 59.94i/29.97P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 60 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 30 minutes”
- “ProRes 422 HQ
- 50i/25P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 72 minutes,
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 36 minutes
- ProRes 422 HQ
- 23.98P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 74 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 37 minutes
- Recording/Playback Time:
- ProRes 422 HQ
- ProRes 422
- 59.94i/29.97P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 90 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 45 minutes
- ProRes 422
- 50i/25P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 108 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 54 minutes
- ProRes 422
- 23.98P mode
- When using QD-G128A (128GB): Approx. 112 minutes
- When using QD-G64A (64GB): Approx. 56 minutes
- Filter Diameter: 95 mm
- Focal Length: 28mm to 135mm
- Focus: Internal
- Iris: Nine blades (circular perture) F/4 to F/22 (click or click-less)
- Lens Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Zoom Ratio: 4.8x
- Note: SEL-28135G 28-135mm lens is supplied as standard with PXW-FS7K model. PXW-FS7 model is supplied without lens.
- Imaging Device (Type): Super35 type Single-chip Exmor CMOS
- Effective Picture Elements:
- 17:9 4096 (H) x 2160 (V)
- 16:9 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
- Built-in Optical Filters: Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
- Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance): Video Gamma: T14 (3840 x 2160/23.98P mode 3200K)
- ISO Sensitivity: ISO 2000(S-Log3 Gamma D55 Light source)
- Minimum Illumination: 0.7 lx (+18dB,23.98P,Shutter OFF,ND Clear, F1.4)
- S/N Ratio: 57 dB (Y) (typical)
- Shutter Speed: 1/3 sec to 1/9,000 sec
- Slow & Quick Motion Function:
- XAVC-I mode 3840x2160: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- XAVC-I mode 1920x1080: 1 to 180 frames (59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P)1 to 150 frames (50P,25P)
- XAVC-L mode 3840x2160：1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- XAVC-L mode 1920x1080: 1 to 120 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P)
- White Balance: Preset, Memory A, Memory B(1500K-50000K)/ATW
- Gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
- Gamma Curve: STD,HG,User,S-log3
- Audio Input: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Mic Reference: -40, -50, -60dBu
- SDI Output:
- BNC(x2), switchable with 3G-SDI/HD-SDI
- SMTPE292M/424M/425M
- USB: USB device, mini-B (x1)
- Headphone Output: Stereo mini jack (x1) -16dBu 16Ω
- Speaker Output: Monaural
- DC Input: DC jack
- Remote: Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
- HDMI Output: Type A (x1)
- Option: 4-pin, Type A for W-LAN (x1)
- Built-in LCD Monitor: 8.8cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots
- Built-in Microphone: Omni-directional monoral electret condenser microphone.
- Type:
- XQD Card slot(x2)
- SD Card slot(x1) for saving configuration data
- Supplied Accessories:
- Body Cap (1)
- Viewfinder (1)
- Eyepiece (1)
- Grip Remote Control (1)
- USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (1)
- Wireless remote commander (1) (RMT-845)
- WA Adapter Bracket (1)
- AC adapter/charger (1) (BC-U1A)
- BP-U30 battery pack (1)
- Power cord (2)
- USB cable (1)
- Operating Guide (2)
- CD-ROM "Manuals for Solid State Memory Camcorder" (1)