Sony XDCA-FS7

The Sony XDCA-FS7 is an expansion module for the PXW-FS7 offering support for multiple cameras including support for encoding with Apple ProRes 422.

The PXW-FS7 XDCAM camera comes with internal XAVC and MPEG-2 recording on XQD media. In addition, the optional XDCA-FS7 expansion module can be attached. The box can be connected easily and without cables via a multi-pin port. The expansion module offers additional inputs and outputs such as timecode and genlock for use with multiple cameras and allows the use of common V-mount batteries. The unit also enables users to record 12-bit RAW with the AXS-R5 (in combination with the HXR-IFR5) or another manufacturer's RAW recorder via the FS-RAW interface. The XDCA-FS7 encodes the video stream using Apple's ProRes 422 codec and then records it on the internal XQD media.

Recording with Apple ProRes 422

A built-in Full HD ProRes encoding function allows files in ProRes format to be recorded to an XQD card in the camera.
*Firmware update, early 2015.

Enables 12-bit RAW recording from an external recorder.

The XDCA-FS7 is required for the PXW-FS7 to record in 12-bit RAW via the AXS-R5 (in combination with the HXR-IFR5) or another manufacturer's raw recorder. RAW data is output via the expansion module's FS-RAW interface and is fully compatible with NEX-FS700 RAW data.

Multiple Camera Operation

Provides timecode and genlock for shooting with multiple cameras, as well as connectivity for common V-mount batteries.