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Sony expands FS Series with new FS7 II camcorder --
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 11:02
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Sony is expanding its FS Series Super 35mm professional family with the addition of the new FS7 II camcorder. The new model builds on the original FS7 s strengths by adding advanced features including Electronic Variable ND technology, a lever lock type E-mount, and a new mechanical design for faster and easier set-up. The new FS7 II camcorder also supports Sony s Mount System, which includes more than 70 lenses.
Since its introduction in 2014, the FS7 has become one of the most widely used cameras in a range of production applications, and the original model remains in the Sony line-up. The new FS7 II now gives creative professionals a broader range of creative tools, with new features all based on end user feedback.
The new FS7 II camcorder is designed for long-form shooting and production applications, especially documentaries and independent filmmaking.
Electronic Variable ND Technology
The camcorder s Electronic Variable ND Filter system, combined with its large sensor, delivers greater exposure control, with the option of preset or variable operation modes. Variable ND mode (clear 2 7 stop range, in seamless transition steps up to 1/128) allows the user to vary the density of the ND filter during shooting and to transition seamlessly between steps.
The camera s expanded ND operations also enables fine exposure adjustment by relegating iris to set depth of field, prevents soft focus caused by diffraction, and prevents color shift caused by stacking multiple external ND filters.
The camera can compensate for exposure fluctuation caused by iris control while adjusting the depth of field. Users can adjust exposure while keeping the same bokeh in changing shooting or lighting environments.
Preset mode lets users assign three ND settings to the filter turret, useful in selecting the most appropriate filtration range for changing light conditions, for example. Auto ND mode is also available allowing exposure to stay at a fixed level while adjusting the depth of field with iris control.
E-mount (Lever Lock type) for professional shooting
The FS7 II s new E-mount (lever lock type) gives users the ability to change lenses by rotating the locking collar rather than the lens itself, which means that in most cases lens support rigs dont need to be removed, saves time during a production.
Mechanical Design Enhancements
Like its counterparts in the FS Series family; the FS7 and FS5 models the new FS7 II features several design and ergonomic updates for comfortable and functional use in the field.
The FS7 II s tool-less mechanical design lets users make on-the-fly changes to the camera s set-up and operation. For example, no tools are required to adjust the Smart Grip or viewfinder positions.
The viewfinder eyepiece provides a third stabilizing contact point when shooting handheld. Durable square section rods and lever-clamps on the LCD and camera body provide simple and precise front-to-back VF adjustment while retaining level positioning.
New Sony 18-110mm Sony G lens
Sony is also introducing a new E-mount, Super 35mm lens specifically designed for documentary and motion picture production.
The new lens, model E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS, covers Super35mm and APSC sensors. Compact and lightweight - 2.4 lbs (1.1Kg) -- with an 18 to 110 focal range (6x zoom) it uses a new fully mechanical/servo zoom switchable system, capable of snap zooms and entirely devoid of lag. The focal range is optimized for Super 35 and APS-C sensors.
The lens is compatible with Sony Mount System cameras, including the 7 series interchangeable-lens cameras and professional Super 35mm 4K camcorders like Sony s FS7 or FS5. Although perfectly suited for still image taking, filmmakers will fully appreciate the lens extended creative capabilities for shooting motion images.
The lens benefits from Sony s Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) design, which is developed to optimize performance during motion image capture. This lens design eliminates undesirable characteristics and artifacts that do not affect still image taking, but can severely limit a lens usefulness for motion shooting, such as:
Ramping: F stop gradually diminishes when zooming tight.
Not holding focus while zooming.
Breathing (angle of view variation while focusing).
Optical axis shift (image moves in the frame while zooming).
*Due to a change in the SELP18110G specifications it is no longer compatible with the SEL14TC and SEL20TC teleconverters.
XQD Cards
The FS7 II supports the XQD memory card format, designed for capturing and transferring high-bandwidth, high resolution files. Sony s newest XQD card, QD-G256E - with an industry first 256 GB capacity - enables recording time of approximately 45 minutes at 4K 60P and 3.5 hours at 2K 30P. Combined with a read speed of 440MB/s and write speed 400MB/s, users can shoot for longer without needing to change media cards.
The FS7 II is planned to be available in January 2017. For more information visit the product page on the Sony website.
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