SONY PXW-FS5 MKII 4K

4K Camcorder with 1x charger BP-U1 + 1x battery BP-U30 – 142 x10 hrs use

The Sony PXW-FS5 M2 is a compact and versatile Super 35mm camcorder designed for professional video production.

1. Sensor and Image Quality:

• Sensor Type: Super 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 8.9 MP
• ISO Range:
  • Low: 200 to 3200 (native)
  • High: 3200 to 12800 (expandable)
• Dynamic Range: 14+ stops with S-Log3 (Log gamma)

2. Recording Formats:

• 4K:

  • 4K (UHD): 3840 x 2160
  • 4K (DCI): 4096 x 2160 (via XAVC 4K recording)

• Full HD: 1920 x 1080

• Frame Rates:

  • 4K up to 60 fps
  • 1080p up to 240 fps (slow motion)

• Recording Codecs:

  • XAVC-L (Long GOP)
  • AVCHD
  • MPEG-2 (HD)
  • ProRes (with external recorder)

3. Lens and Mount:

• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
• Interchangeable Lenses: Compatible with E-mount lenses
• Autofocus: Fast Hybrid AF with 169 points (can be adjusted)

4. Viewfinder/Monitor:

• Viewfinder: 0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder (QVGA, 1920×1080)
• LCD: 3.5-inch (approx. 2.3M dots) LCD screen, tilt-able

5. Audio:

• Audio Inputs:
  • 2x XLR inputs (balanced) with phantom power
  • 1x 3.5mm mic input
  • Audio monitoring via 3.5mm headphone jack
• Audio Sampling: 48 kHz, 24-bit

6. Body and Design:

• Dimensions: Approx. 160mm x 150mm x 170mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: Approx. 0.8 kg (body only, without lens)
• Ergonomics: Compact and lightweight, suitable for handheld shooting
• Dual Battery Slots: Supports two NP-F570 or NP-F970 batteries (for extended run time)

7. Connectivity:

• HDMI Output: 4K and HD outputs
• SDI Output: 3G-SDI
• USB: 3.0 for file transfer
• Wi-Fi & Ethernet: Optional with external accessories

8. Slow Motion:

• Super Slow Motion:
  • 240 fps in Full HD (1080p)
  • Supports 4x slow motion in 1080p

9. Recording Media:

• Memory Cards:
  • Dual SD card slots (supports UHS-I/UHS-II SD cards)
  • XQD card slot (with optional adapter)

10. Color Science:

• S-Log3 for cinematic color grading
• S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut for wide color reproduction

11. Power Supply:

• Battery Type: Sony L-series (NP-F570/NP-F970)
• AC Adapter: Compatible with AC adapters for continuous power supply

12. Key Features:

• ND Filters: Built-in 4-step electronic ND filter (clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
• Variable ND: Smooth ND adjustment via dial (ideal for high-speed shooting in bright conditions)
• Slow & Quick Motion: In-camera frame rate control (S&Q mode)
• Customizable Buttons: Multiple assignable buttons for quick access to settings

13. Outputs:

• HDMI: 4K and 1080p output
• 3G-SDI: 1080p output for monitoring and recording
• USB 3.0: Transfer files and control the camera remotely

14. Professional Features:

• Timecode: Supports timecode for multi-camera setups
• Genlock: For synchronization with other cameras in multi-camera setups
• Focus Assist: Peaking and magnification for manual focus

This camera is widely used in documentary, independent filmmaking, and professional event production due to its lightweight, modular design, and impressive video quality.