Sony Handycam PXW-FS5 4K Video Camera and Camcorders

Sony Handycam PXW-FS5 4K Video Camera and Camcorders

Sony Handycam PXW-FS5 4K can capture UHD video using a Super 35mm-sized sensor for cinematic imagery. The PXW-FS5 has an E-mount machined from solid stainless steel for stability and strength.PXW-FS5 has 7x zoom lens covers APS-C-sized and Super 35mm-sized sensors that features optical steady shot image stabilization and has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27 to 158mm.

• The camera includes an ergonomic handgrip that Sony calls a SmartGrip.
• The camera features two SD media slots that support simultaneous recording.
• The camera includes a removable top handle that incorporates a second XLR 3-pin audio input that compliments the 3-pin XLR input incorporated into the body.

Camera

• A built-in, electronic, variable ND system allows you to dial in anywhere from 1/4 to 1/128th ND filtration in the camera body, allowing you to eschew the use of optical ND filters. The variable ND also features four preset positions; off, 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64.

• One SDI connector provides HD 10-bit 422 output. In addition, one A-type HDMI 2.0 provides 4K and HD output. Both the SDI and HDMI ports can output REC trigger and TC following Sony's established transmission method.

• The PXW-FS5 records to XAVC-L QFHD 8-bit 420 (up to 30fps) and HD 10-bit 422 (up to 60fps) internally.

• The PXW-FS5 has Simultaneous-Recording capability with Individual Rec Trigger. Mirror or back-up recording is possible. There are two Rec s/s buttons: one on the camera grip, the other on the camera handle. The target SD card slot for each trigger is assigned in the Recording Menu.

• The PXX-FS5 is capable of simultaneously recording proxy files with the same name and time code as the main recordings.

• The camera has a built in Wi-Fi capabilities that enables live streaming to PCs, tablets, and smart phones. When using content Browser mobile, the user can even control the camera wirelessly. One (1) Ethernet connector located on the rear panel of the camera provides robust connections when a reliable Wi-Fi link is not available.

• Recorded movie files can be transferred via network to a designated FTP server. The following file format is available for FTP: 

XAVC Proxy files
XAVC-L recorded files (4K(QFHD) & HD)
AVCHD files (only m2ts stream files)

Lens

• Zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 27-158mm, covering wide-angle to telephoto perspectives.
• Constant f/4 maximum aperture enables greater consistency throughout the zoom range and benefits working in dim conditions with longer focal lengths.
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization works to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps to benefit shooting handheld in dim lighting and with greater zoom magnifications.
• Two extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range while also contributing to overall image sharpness and clarity.
• Handycam technology is used, along with a floating axis design, to provide smooth, quiet zooming performance that is well-suited to movie recording.
• Internal zoom and focus design helps to maintain a constant lens length with a non-rotating front element to support use of polarizing filters.
• Zoom lever allows greater control over the speed of zoom using either variable or fixed-speed settings.
• Separate, dedicated focusing ring permits direct manipulation of focus and gives way to separate power zoom and manual focus controls for greater precision.