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Sony FS7II Announced!

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Sony has announced the new Sony FS7II 4K camera.

The FS7 II builds upon the original FS7 and offers many new features and improvements listed below.

The FS7 II is expected to start shipping in January 2017.

Sony PXW-FS7M2 FS7II Body $10,000

Sony PXW-FS7M2K FS7II Body with SELP-P18110G 18-110mm F4 Servo Lens Kit $13,000

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The original FS7 $8499 , PXW-FS7, will continue to be sold at a lower price point for customers who do not need the new features offered by the FSII.

The PXW-FS7K FS7 28-135mm kit is not longer available and is discontinued.

FS7II Improvements:

Electronic Variable ND Filter

Locking E-Mount with Rotating Collar.  No need to rotate lens.

FS7M2k includes new SELP18110G Super 35mm Servo Lens designed for documentary and film production

Telescopic Arm can be adjusted without tools

Telescopic Arm will be an optional upgrade for the original FS7

Tool-free mechanical design has been introduced to adjust the Smart Grip and viewfinder positions

10 user configurable buttons, 7 on the camera body and 3 on the handgrip

BT.2020 Wideo Color Gamut recording.  FS7 II records directly to ITU-R BT.2020

Updated Pop-Up LCD hood & Improved Eyepiece Hook

Updated XQD card slot that makes it easier to change cards, even when wearing gloves

Power LED light. This helps avoid accidentally leaving the camera on and draining the battery

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Sony also announced the QDG256 256GB memory card for use with FS7 and FS7II cameras.  Pricing and availability have not been announced at this time.

Sony QDG256

Check out some of the Sony FS7II videos below.

Sony a6500 (Alpha 6500) Digital Camera Body

Posted on by TMS Staff

Sony USA announces the new Sony a6500 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body.  4K UHD internal recording at 30fps.  The Camera will begin shipping in early December 2016.  Review the information below and be sure to pre-order yours today!

Meet the α6500 — the APS-C interchangeable lens compact camera that puts the power to shoot professional-looking stills and movies solidly in your hands. An enhanced buffer for continuous shooting of up to 307 shots, in-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization, touchscreen control, super-speed AF and High-density Tracking AF Technology extend the range of your shooting capabilities.

Sony | α | α6500 – High quality 4K movie ”Tezutsu (Large hand-held Cylindrical) Fireworks”

For more specs visit our a6500 product page

And feel free to Contact Joe Kelly for shipping times and availability.

Joe Kelly
Media Consultant
(512) 440-1400 ext. 202

Texas Media Systems
4311 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756

 

 

Sony Announces FS RAW Upgrade for PXW-FS5 (NOW AVAILABLE!)

Posted on by TMS Staff

Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System

Sony has released the CBKZ-FS5RIF $600 Update for the PXW-FS5 and PXW-FS5K that enables 2K and 4K RAW recording via the 3G SDI port out to a compatible recorder such as the Odyssey7Q+ or Atomos Shogun.

4K RAW output
The CBKZ-FS5RIF upgrade licence allows the PXW-FS5 to output 4K (4096×2160) RAW at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p and 59.94p, recording to the AXS-R5 external recorder attached with the HXR-IFR5 interface unit (sold separately), or with a compatible recorder such as the Odyssey7Q+.

Simultaneous XAVC HD internal recording
While outputting 4K/2K RAW to the AXS-R5, it is possible to simultaneously record XAVC HD on SD memory cards in the camcorder’s internal dual media slots.

4K cached RAW output
Approximately 4 seconds of cached 4K RAW can be output at 100 or 120 fps as 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p or 59.94p.

Continuous high speed 2K RAW output
You can output continuous 2K RAW at 100, 120, 200 or 240 fps as 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p or 59.94p.

The CBKZ-FS5RIF RAW Update for the PXW-FS5 and PXW-FS5K requires Version 2.0 Firmware which is now available for download here. This update includes an auto ND function that changes the strength of the electronic ND filter so that exposure can be adjusted without effecting aperture of shutter speed values. There is also expanded zebra function and GPS capability. Firmware Version 2.0 is a free update.

Purchase the CBKZ-FS5RIF FS RAW Interface Upgrade License from Texas Media Systems!

Download the Sony Firmware Update Version 2.0 for PXW-FS5 and PXW-FS5K

Purchase the Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System

Purchase the Sony PXW-FS5K XDCAM Super 35 Camera w/ 18-105mm Lens

 

Obtain Broadcast-Quality Zoom Controls on the Sony FS5 with the VariZoom VZ-Rock

Posted on by TMS Staff

Sony FS5 with the VariZoom VZ-Rock

Get the most out of your Sony PXW-FS5 with the VariZoom VZ-Rock! VariZoom’s most popular LANC unit offers the finest degree of control and a complete feature set! With its wide-sweep zoom rocker, the VZ-Rock combines the attributes of broadcast controls with a compact, affordable design. Also included are record, focus control, Auto/Manual focus switch, onscreen data toggle, rec search, standby control, and LED indicator.

VariZoom VZ-Rock
The VariZoom VZ-Rock is compatible with LANC Sony & Canon Cameras.

The VZ-Rock LANC camera lens zoom control utilizes a pressure-sensitive, side-to-side rocker switch, much like one would find in broadcast lens controls. This rocker has a greater range of motion for a finer degree of zoom control. Greater control means smoother zooms at more accurate speeds. Maintaining a constant speed is a breeze on the VZ-Rock, producing a more professional-looking result than the standard zoom controls on the FS5!

VZ-Rock LANC camera Lens

Paring the VZ-Rock with the Sony PXW-FS5 makes the perfect set-up for any type of production. Attach the VZ-Rock to the arm of a tripod, and use it to quickly and easily access many of the major camera functions without having to touch the camera. Zoom in and out, quickly focus your shot, and then press record/pause all from one convenient device!

SONY PXW-FS5 XDCAM SUPER 35 CAMERA SYSTEM

SONY PXW-FS5K XDCAM SUPER 35 CAMERA W/ 18-105MM LENS

SONY PMW-F55 & PXW-FS5 CAMERA BUNDLE

 

Sony FS7 Firmware Update 3.0 Released – RAW fixes + more

Posted on by TMS Staff

Sony FS7 Firmware Version 3.0

Sony has released the long awaited 3.0 firmware update for the Sony FS7. The update, which dropped this morning, has addressed a number of issues users were having with the camera, and made some overall improvements to the user experience.

Perhaps the most anticipated part of the update, Sony has improved their FS-RAW image quality and operation stability. Many users were having issues with frame drops and image processing in the previous version, but will be glad to know that this update addresses those issues.

Sony FS7 Firmware Update 3.0

New Features & Improvements:

1.) Focus Magnification function is improved.
– Support for magnification area position adjustment
– Magnification resolution improvement
2.) Support for “2K Full”, “2K Center” setting in Image Scan Mode
3.) Support for Interval Recording function
4.) Expand lowest value of Zebra level to 0%
5.) Support for Noise Suppression setting in Cine EI mode
6.) Video Signal Monitor usability is improved.
7.) The operability of “Iris setting” using the “Iris dial” and the “assignable dial” is improved.
8.) FS-RAW image quality and operation stability improvement
9.) Overall stability and operability of the camera is improved

Sony plans to continue support for the FS7, and will be involved in ongoing firmware updates for the foreseeable future; so watch this space as we keep you posted on any future developments.