Sony PXW-FX9

The Sony PXW-FX9* camera’s full-frame 6K sensor provides superb recording in DCI 4K**, Ultra HD and HD resolutions. Powerful image processing with debayering and oversampling ensures image quality beyond the limits of conventional Super 35mm sensors. The back-illuminated CMOS image sensor also uses Sony’s Exmor R technology for improved sensitivity and noise reduction. Compared to a 4K Super 35mm sensor, the FX9’s 6K sensor has over twice the surface area while providing a wider angle of view and shallower depth of field.

**DCI 4K (4096 x 2160 at 17:9 recording) will be available with future firmware release.

Phenomenal 15+ stops dynamic range for limitless expression

FX9 offers an exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range – beyond the normal range of human perception – allowing for unprecedented creative freedom in colour grading and post. Camera operators can concentrate on framing the scene they want while relying upon the FX9 to capture every nuance and detail using either 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording or 16-bit RAW external recording.* In grading, colourists can find colour and detail beyond the normal viewing abilities of the camera operator to create a final image that exactly portrays the mood of the scene.

* RAW recording requires future firmware release and external recorder.

Dual Base ISO for stunning images in any light

FX9 features a base sensitivity of ISO 800, providing the optimal dynamic range for typical documentary applications such as shooting outside or in brightly lit interiors. A secondary High Base sensitivity of ISO 4000 excels in low light conditions such as early morning and evening shoots while maintaining superb image quality. ISO 4000 is also ideal whenever you’re using slow lenses. Combining Dual Base ISO with the camera’s electronic variable ND Filter provides superb creative control in almost any shooting environment, with truly next generation responsiveness to changing conditions.

*ISO 800 and ISO 4000 are used in S-Log3, Cine EI mode.

Selectable frame rates in both full-frame & Super 35

Choose your desired frame-rate from 1fps up to 180fps* for impressive quick and slow-motion footage. FX9 creates an immersive image with a wide angle look and shallower depth of field provided by its full-frame sensor in combination with quick and slow-motion. Engage your audience with this new creative look. FX9 also offers a Quality priority setting** that maximises full HD slow motion image quality with advanced oversampling technology.

*Up to 120fps with Ver1.0. Full-HD 180fps will be supported with future firmware
**In Full-frame scanning mode: selectable at 1-30fps / In S35 scanning mode: selectable at 1-60fps

Autofocus with all E-mount lenses

Experience smooth, responsive autofocus with every E-mount lens, including Sony’s new Cinema Lens Series with premium optical performance and operability for demanding cinematography applications. Advanced E-mount lever lock operation allows quick, easy lens exchange in the field, plus added stability and security with large lenses.

16-bit RAW capability*

16-bit RAW offers a phenomenal increase in post-production creative freedom to fully exploit FX9’s exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range. FX9 supports export of 16-bit RAW at either 4K or 2K resolution using the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit with a single BNC cable connection to compatible external RAW recorders.

*RAW output will be enabled with a future firmware release. Limited to 10-bit recording during 120fps high frame rate shooting within Super35 image circle.

Technical data

• Mass
• Approx 2.0 kg (body only)
• Approx. 4.8 kg (with Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U35 battery, SELP28135G LENS, an XQD memory card, Handle, MIC holder)
• Dimensions: (W x H x D)146 x 142.5 x 229 mm (body without protrusions)
• Power Requirements: DC 19.5V
• Power Consumption: Approx. 35.2 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
• Battery Operating Time:
• Approx. 54min. with BP-U35 battery
• Approx. 108min. with BP-U70 battery
• (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
• Recording Format (Video)
• [XAVC Intra]
• XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I QFHD 50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I QFHD 25p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I HD 59.94p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 222 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I HD 50p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 223 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I HD 59.94i/29.97p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I HD 50i/25p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• XAVC-I HD 23.98p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 89Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Recording Format (Video)
• [XAVC Long]
• XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 100 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L HD 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L HD 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 35 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• XAVC-L HD 59.94i/50i mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 25 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
• Recording Format (Video)
• [MPEG-2 Long GOP]
• MPEG2 HD422 mode：CBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
• Recording Format (Audio): LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
• Recording Frame Rate
• Recording Frame Rate[XAVC Intra]
• XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• XAVC-I HD mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 59.94i, 50P, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• [XAVC Long]
• XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• XAVC-L HD 35 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• XAVC-L HD 25 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50
• [MPEG-2 Long GOP]
• MPEG HD422 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25Pi

Lens

• Lens Mount: E-mount

Camera Section

• Imaging Device (Type)35 mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image sensor
• Imaging Device (Pixel Count)20.5M pixels (Total)
• Built-in Optical FiltersClear, linear variable ND(1/4ND to 1/128ND)
• ISO SensitivityISO 800/4000 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light source)
• S/N Ratio57 dB (Y) (typical)
• Shutter Speed64F to 1/8000 sec
• Slow and Quick Motion FunctionFF 6K mode:
• XAVC-I/L
• 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
• 1 to 30 frames (29.97/25/23.98)
• S35 4K mode:
• XAVC-I/L
• 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
• 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97/25/23.98)
• FF 2K, S35 2K mode:
• XAVC-I/L
• 1920 x 1080
• 1 to 60, 100, 120 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97/25/23.98)
• White BalancePreset, Memory A, Memory B (2000K-15000K)/ATW
• Gain-3 to 18dB (every 1dB), AGC
• Gamma CurveS-Cinetone, STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, STD6, HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, HG8, S-Log3
• Latitude15+ stop

Input/Output

• Audio InputXLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
• Mic Reference: -30 to -80 dBu"
• SDI OutputSDI OUT1: BNC, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI
• SDI OUT2: BNC, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI
• USBUSB device, micro-B (x1)
• Headphone OutputStereo mini jack (x1) -16 dBu 16 Ω
• Speaker OutputMonaural
• DC InputDC jack
• RemoteStereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
• HDMI OutputType A (x1)
• LCD8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 2.76M dots

Supplied Accessories

• Body Cap (1)
• Viewfinder (1)
• Eyepiece (1)
• Grip Remote Control (1)
• AC Adapter
• BC-U1A battery charger (1)
• BP-U35 battery pack (1)
• Power cord (2)
• USB cable (1)
• Operating Guide (2)
• CD-ROM "Manuales for Solid-State Memory Camcorder" (1)

*Sony PXW-FX9K available with SELP28135G lens!