SONY FX9 6K FF
Description
The Sony FX9, also referred to as the ‘baby VENICE’, features Sony’s renowned VENICE color science and comes equipped with a Tilta Camera Cage with V-Mount. It boasts a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor, capturing 4K images with cinematic depth of field. The FX9 includes Metabones PL or Wooden Camera LPL mounts and features various input and output options, such as 12G/6G-SDI and HDMI outputs for 4K video, a 3G-SDI output for HD, and genlock and timecode for multicamera setups.
Image Sensor:
- Sensor Size: 35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame)
- Sensor Type: CMOS
- Sensor Resolution: 20.5 Megapixel (Actual), 19 Megapixel (Effective)
- Color Filter: Bayer
- Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
- ISO Range: 800 to 4000 (Native), 320 to 102,400 (Expanded)
- Gain: -3 to 18 dB
- Advertised Dynamic Range: 15 Stops
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 57 dB
Recording:
- Internal Recording: XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC-L 4:2:2 10-Bit, MPEG HD422 4:2:2 10-Bit
- Frame Rates: 4K at up to 60 fps, HD at up to 180 fps
- External Recording: 16-bit RAW up to 120 fps
- Media Slots: Dual XQD slots, SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid
Key Features:
- Full-Frame 6K Sensor: Captures 4K UHD and HD resolutions with powerful image processing, ensuring high image quality.
- 15+ Stops of Dynamic Range: Offers extensive creative freedom in color grading and post-production.
- Dual Native ISO: 800 and 4000, with an extended range up to 102,400 for optimal performance in various lighting conditions.
- Electronic Variable ND Filter: Adjustable from 1/4 to 1/128 for perfectly exposed images without affecting depth of field.
- Recording Formats: XAVC-I, XAVC-Long, MPEG HD, with support for ProRes and DNxHR.
- S-Cinetone Color Look: Provides rich midrange colors and alluring facial tones, developed from Sony’s VENICE camera.
- Outputs: 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, genlock, and TC In/Out for versatile connectivity.
- Other Features: Built-in Wi-Fi, USB tethering, and support for user-created 3D LUTs.
The FX9’s advanced features and versatile recording options make it a powerful tool for cinematic production, delivering high-quality images with rich color and detail. Whether used in studio settings or on location, the FX9 provides filmmakers with the flexibility and reliability needed for a wide range of projects.