AW recording, Apple ProRes 422 and multi-cam with Sony’s extension unit
To keep the PXW-FS7 II small, light and easily hand-holdable, Sony engineers reserved some functions for an outboard module, the XDCA-FS7 extension unit, sold separately. The unit adds significant capabilities:
- External RAW recording: To preserve the maximum in colour, contrast and resolution, the XDCA-FS7 enables RAW recording when connected to outboard recorders, sold separately. The XDCA-FS7 supports the vivid colour of 12-bit linear RAW at either 4K or 2K resolution. A single BNC cable connects the XDCA-FS7 to compatible RAW recorders including Sony’s HXR-IFR5/AXS-R5 combination and the Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q+ equipped with the Sony FS RAW option. In addition, the Atomos® Shogun Inferno and Shogun Flame support Apple ProRes and CDNG recording from the XDCA-FS7 output. Even when you record outboard RAW, you can still record time code-synchronised Full HD on-board, a convenient proxy for offline editing
- Apple ProRes 422 recording: Sony understands that some workflows are committed to the Apple ProRes 422 codec. That’s why the XDCA-FS7 supports Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 1920 x 1080 recording to an XQD™ card in the camera
- Multi-camera operation: The XDCA-FS7 also provides genlock and timecode In/Out for multi-camera shoots
Technical Info:
- Power consumption: 200W
- Mounting: 750 spigot (aka 5/8″ or baby pin)
- Power draw: 16A @ 12VDC
- 95+ CRI
- Battery run time: 1.8 hours w/ Dynacore 14.8V battery, 1.6 hours w/ Anton Bauer G190 battery @ full power, 5600K
- Colour range: 2600K – 6000K
- Dimming:1% – 100%
- Dimensions: 21 x 40 x .9″ (533 x 1016 x 23 mm)
- Weight: 5.7 oz (2.6g)