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NXCAM Super 35mm Motion Picture Camcorder Providing an Easy Way to High Quality Video Production

Sony's range of NXCAM models now includes the NEX-FS100 interchangeable lens camcorder featuring a Super 35mm sensor. Developed specifically for shooting motion pictures, this high sensitivity, large format sensor is capable of producing footage with shallow depth of field similar to that of a film camera for a new level of expression.
For even more creative flexibility, the NEX-FS100 also enables extended continuous recording and simultaneous recording of HD video footage for instant backup with an HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory Unit. These and other valuable features make this compact, high performance camera ideal for producing everything from low budget commercials, music videos and documentaries to wedding videos.

SENSOR
"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor for Shooting Motion Pictures
Equipped with a large CMOS sensor equivalent in size to Super 35mm film, like that used in the PMW-F3, the NEX-FS100 enables shooting with the same creative field of depth as a film camera.
The sensor also features the optimum number of effective pixels for shooting HD moving images. At a high 50fps in all-pixel scan mode, this allows images to be captured with less color aliasing, jaggedness and rolling shutter than regular DSLR cameras, while providing the sensitivity to shoot at a minimum illumination of 0.28lux*1. Another advantage of "Exmor" technology is minimal noise when shooting low-light scenes.
* 1 When using a fixed shutter speed of 1/25, auto gain and an iris setting of F1.4 The SEL18200 lens supplied with the NEX-FS100EK enables shooting in illumination as low as 1.5lux when using a fixed shutter speed of 1/25, auto gain and auto iris.


E-Mount Interchangeable Lens System
The NEX-FS100 features the E-mount Interchangeable lens system. Sony's E-mount interchangeable lenses let you enjoy a level of creative freedom unimaginable with camcorders of the past. All feature precision-crafted optics with aspherical glass elements for compact high performance, and circular iris mechanisms for smooth background defocusing. The supplied SEL18200(E 18–200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS) with the NEX-FS100EK boasts 11x zoom power, a quiet AF motor for cleaner sound recording, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with an advanced Active mode that lets you take steady handheld shots while walking around — even without a bulky stabilization rig. An ultracompact SEL16F28 wide-angle lens and SEL1855 3x zoom lens are also available.
Thanks to the E-mount's short 18mm flange-back distance, using a mount adaptor allows shooting with a wide range of existing lenses. For example, with the LA-EA1 mount adaptor, you can take advantage of the abundant lenses (A-mount lenses).

New Design Concept Providing the Flexibility for a Variety of Shooting Styles
Featuring a compact, lightweight body with detachable grip, handle, and viewfinder, the NEXFS100 is ideal for a wide range of shooting situations.
During hand-held shooting, the angle of the grip can be changed as desired, and recording started and stopped with a button on the grip. Recording start/ stop buttons are also provided on the top and lower right of the camera. There are also 1/4- and 3/8-inch screw holes on both the handle and the bottom of the camera body for mounting various peripheral devices. Plus a tape measure hook and an image sensor position index on the body.
Located on the optical axis, the 3.5-inch-type XtraFine™ LCD panel enables easier, more intuitive framing, especially during hand-held shooting. And the LCD panel can be rotated for stress-free operation when shooting low-angle scenes and digital signage footage. For easier, more precise focusing in daylight, the viewfinder comes with a detachable 1.2x magnifier.


1920x1080P Slow and Quick Motion
Recording images at a different frame rate from that used for playback provides the extra versatility of slow and quick motion shooting. Furthermore, the NEX-FS100 enables Full HD (1920×1080) progressive slow and quick motion. Frame rates are selectable from among 50fps, 25fps, 12fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps and 1fps. So, for example, when recording at 1080/25p, if the frame rate is set to 50fps, images are recorded in 2.0 times slow motion. This means you can create impressive slow motion scenes without the need for troublesome editing.
Note: Shooting in slow and quick motion is possible during HD recording and in the progressive mode. And the simultaneous recording to a memory card and the flash memory unit is not possible.

Hybrid Recording
Recording to the directly mountable HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory unit allows continuous recording for over 10 hours without changing the recording medium. Simultaneous recording using memory cards and other media is also possible for secure backup when shooting footage that can't be reshot. Note: HD and SD footage cannot be recorded separately on different recording media.

NXCAM Recording Format
Like other NXCAM series cameras, the new NEX-FS100 uses the AVCHD recording formats to enable stable operation without changing the conventional NXCAM workflow. Better still, it's ready to shoot with a maximum frame rate of 1920x1080/50p (28Mbps) for even higher quality recording. For more flexibility, recording MPEG-2 videos on SD memory cards is also possible.
HDMI Output with Embedded Time code for 4:2:2 Uncompressed Signal Output For extra convenience when editing footage, the NEX-FS100 provides HDMI 4:2:2 output with an embedded SMPTE Time code.

Other Convenient Features
Location Simplification with GPS Technology
A built-in GPS function automatically records location information at the time of a shoot to AVCHD files. The supplied Content Management Utility (CMU) Version 2.0 software can also be used together with map software. This enables easy confirmation of exactly where footage was shot, which is particularly useful when shooting overseas.

Picture Profile™
Six picture profile settings for different shooting conditions are provided as default settings. Selecting a picture profile for a particular scene offers an easy way to change image quality.
Last Scene Review
Enables fast, one-touch confirmation of the last recorded scene without operating multiple buttons.
Expanded Focus
Press a button and this enlarges the center of the displayed image by 2x, a particularly useful feature when making critical focusing adjustments.
Histogram
Onscreen display of a histogram enables easier exposure adjustment. The histogram also shows the point where the zebra pattern appears (the zebra point). This enables confirmation of overall brightness distribution and the brightness level set with the zebra function. As well as preventing overexposure, this is useful as a guide when aiming for optimum exposure of certain parts of an image, such as faces.
Peaking
A peaking function draws a defined line around the subject displayed in the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Peaking sensitivity and color (red, white, yellow) can be selected to enable more precise focusing.
Markers
Center, aspect, safety zone, guide frame and other markers can be displayed on the LCD.
Firmware Update
Sony has implemented a firmware update scheme for future functions.

General
Mass	Body only	Approx. 1.04 kg (2 lb 4oz)
	w/optional lens w/VF, w/ Battery (NP-F970), w/large eyecup, w/handle, w/MIC (ECM-XM1), w/grip, w/o gripbelt	Approx. 2.76 kg (6 lb 1oz)
Dimension (W x H x D)	Body only	Approx. 126.5 x 101.5 x 193.5 mm ( 5 x 4 x 7 5/8 inch )
	w/optional lens, w/VF, w/large eyecup, w/handle, w/MIC (ECM-XM1), w/grip, w/o gripbelt	Approx. 178 x 192 x 519.5mm (7 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 20 1/2 inch)
Power requirements	Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery)	8.4V / 7.2V
Power consumption	w/ ECM-XM1 and LCD with normal brightness	5.6W (w/ supplied lens) *When Flash Memory Unit HXR-FMU128 is used, the average power consumption increases about 1.1W
Operating temperature		0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)
Storage temperature		-20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)
Recording format	Video Format	HD	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080/50p original format)
		STD	MPEG-2 PS
	Audio Format	HD	Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
		STD	Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording frame rate*			HD PS (28Mbps) 1920x1080/50p, HD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/50i, HD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/50i, HD HQ (9Mbps) 1440x1080/50i, HD LP (5Mbps) 1440x1080/50i, HD FX (24Mbps) 1920x1080/25p, HD FH (17Mbps) 1920x1080/25p, HD FX (24Mbps) 1280x720/50p, HD FH (17Mbps) 1280x720/50p, SD/STD HQ (9Mbps) 720x576/50i
Recording/Playback time			170 min (2h 50m) with 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX at FX(24Mbps) Linear PCM 2ch recording
Lens (supplied with NEX-FS100EK)
Lens Mount		E-mount
Model Name		SEL18200
Product Name		E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Equivalent 35mm-format focal length	16:9	28.8 - 320mm
	4:3	36- 400mm
Zoom ratio		11.1x
Filter Diameter		67mm
Camera Section
Imaging device		"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor
		Gross pixels	Approx. 3,530,000 pixels
		Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9	Approx. 3,370,000 pixels
		Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3	Approx. 2,530,000 pixels
Minimum illumination		0.28 lx (1/25 shutter, IRIS F1.4, Auto GAIN) **
Shutter speed	Auto	50i/50p: 1/50-1/1750, 25p: 1/25-1/1750
	Manual	1/3 - 1/10000 1/50 - 1/1750 (50i, 50p), 1/25 - 1/1750 (25p)
Slow & Quick Motion function	Rec Format	1080/50p, 1080/25p
	Frame Rate	50fps, 25fps, 12fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
	Shutter Speed	1/scan frame rate - 1/10000(Manual)
White balance		Auto, Outdoor(5800K), indoor(3200K), One-push (Touch panel)
Inputs/Outputs
Audio input		XLR 3-pin (female) (x 2), LINE/MIC/MIC +48 V selectable
Composite output		RCA Type (x 1)
Audio output		RCA type (CH-1,CH-2)
Component Video Output		RCA Type (x 3) via Mini-D jack
USB		USB device, mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1)
Headphone output		Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5mm
Remote		Stereo mini-minijack (ø2.5mm)
HDMI output		HDMI connector (x 1)
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Built-in LCD monitor		3.5 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots(1920 x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio
Recording Media
Type		Memory Stick PRO Duo(Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card***
Supplied Accessories		AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1), Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-F770), Connecting cord (DK-415), Microphone (ECM-XM1), Remote Commander (RMT-845), Component video cable, A/V connecting cable, USB cable, USB Adaptor Cable (VMC-UAM1), Large eyecup, Lens (SEL18200), Lens hood with lens cover, Accessory shoe kit, Lithium Battery (CR2025), Clock Lithium (Installed), Application Software (CD-ROM) (CMU2.0)

* Due to variable bitrate, 24Mbps is the maximum bitrate for AVCHD FX mode and the average bitrate is being stated for FH, HQ and LP modes.
** 1.5 lx (w/ supplied lens: auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter speed)
*** Class 4 or higher

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