Sony PXW-FS7 II K with 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens

Key features:
• New electronic variable ND filter
• New E-mount (lever lock type)
• New VF rod ergonomics improvement
• New grip arm length adjustment
• Up to 10 assignable buttons
• 4K/UHD up to 50/60p
• Full HD up to 150/180p
• XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG-2 HD 422 codecs
• 4K raw output via XDCA-FS7
• Record in BT2020 colour space, ideal for 4K broadcast

The Sony FS7 Mk II arrives as one of the most eagerly anticipated product launches in recent times. Building on the pedigree of Sony’s inaugural FS7, the second iteration comes with a bunch of new tricks up its sleeve, ensuring it will be every bit as revered as its predecessor.

The original FS7 was widely regarded as the pinnacle of documentary camcorders, so Sony started with more than solid foundations from which to construct the mark II model. The new FS7 is largely the same camera, with some minor nips, tucks and tweaks where required. The stunning Exmoor sensor remains, so you can be assured of the FS7’s heralded image capturing. But where there were improvements to be made, Sony hasn’t shied away – diligently ensuring the FS7 II represents an evolution of its impressive forefather.

Chief amongst these renovations is the all-new electronic variable ND filter. Designed to ensure constant colour balance no matter how changeable the light conditions, Sony’s stellar ND technology frees filmmakers from having to worry about exposure settings, or swapping out filters. This really transforms shooting on the move, making a big difference when capturing for long periods outdoors.

What’s really clever about the variable ND mode is that it allows the user to adjust the ND filter while shooting, and transition seamlessly between steps. This means footage remains reassuringly true to the videographer’s intention, as the desired shutter speeds can be used without having to compromise due to light variations.

And the enhanced ND capabilities don’t stop there. The FS7 II can compensate for exposure fluctuation caused by iris control, which often occurs while adjusting the depth of field. This allows users to tweak exposure without affecting the level of bokeh, even in the most variable lighting environments. Added benefits here also include the prevention of focus softening caused by diffraction and eliminating colour shift, which can be caused by the use of multiple stacked external ND filters.

That headline-grabbing ND filter isn’t the only new addition to the FS7 II, however. Sony has also introduced a new lever lock type E-mount, meaning lenses can be changed by rotating the locking collar rather than the lens itself. During a shoot this can save valuable time, as in the majority of scenarios lens support rigs won't need to be removed. The FS7 II also supports the Sony A Mount System, providing compatibility with over 70 lenses.

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General

Mass	Approx. 2.0 kg (body only) Approx. 4.5 kg (with Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U30 battery, SELP18110G LENS, an XQD memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1	158.9 x 245.2 x 247mm (body without protrusions)
Power Requirements	DC 16.5V (battery pack) DC 12.0V (AC adaptor)
Power Consumption	Approx. 19W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP18110G 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, SELP18110G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) Approx. 2 hrs. with BP-U60 battery while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP18110G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) Approx. 3 hrs. with BP-U90 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P, SELP18110G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
Recording Format (Video)	XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 59.94P CBG, bit rate 600Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 50P CBG, bit rate 500Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 29.97P CBG, bit rate 300Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 23.98P CBG, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 24.00P CBG, bit rate 240Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:DCI4K 25P CBG, bit rate 250Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 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
Recording Format (Video)	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 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:HD 23.98P VBR, maximum bit rate 89Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-I mode:HD 25P VBR, maximum bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L QFHD 59.94P/50P mode: VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
Recording Format (Video)	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
Recording Format (Audio)	LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Recording Frame Rate	XAVC-I DCI4K mode: 4096x2160/ 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 24P, 25P 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 QFHD 59.94P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 22 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 50P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 26 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 29.97P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 44 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 23.98P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 55 minutes XAVC-I mode QFHD 25P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 52 minutes
Recording/Playback Time	XAVC-I mode HD 59.94P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 59 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 71 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 59.94i When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 118 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 50i When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 141 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 29.97P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 118 minutes
Recording/Playback Time	XAVC-I mode HD 23.98P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 147 minutes XAVC-I mode HD 25P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 141 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 59.94P/50P When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 87 minutes XAVC-L mode QFHD 29.97P/23.98P/25P mode: When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 131 minutes XAVC-L 50 mode When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 262 minutes
Recording/Playback Time	XAVC-L 35 mode When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 374 minutes XAVC-L 25 mode When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 524 minutes MPEG HD422 mode When using QD-G128A(128GB): Approx. 262 minutes
Lens	E-mount (lever lock type)

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	ND filters OFF: CLEAR 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND Linear variable ND (1/4ND to 1/128ND)
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-Log2, 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 16O
Speaker Output	Monaural
DC Input	DC jack
Remote	Stereo mini-mini jack (F2.5 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

Microphone

Built-in Microphone

Omni-directional monaural electret condenser microphone

Media

Type	XQD Card slot(x2) SD Card slot(x1) for saving configuration data

Notes
*1 The values for dimensions are approximate.
*2 Viewable area measured diagonally.
*3 ECS: Extended Clear Scan