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Sony FS7 II

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4 editorial reviews
Sony first announced the FS7 in 2014, and since then it has become one of Sony Pro’s most popular cameras. Its form-factor lends itself to bothRead more
The Sony FS7 II is a robust and smartly designed camera. It has great ergonomics for ENG shooting, yet it offers deep cine features as well.   0:31 -Read more
In a crowded field of umpteen large-format camcorders, Sony's 4K PXW-FS7 has emerged in the last few years as a very popular choice for a wide range ofRead more
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Pros

  • image quality is impressive
  • Easy to set up
  • and easy to operate

Cons

  • mounting process is a bit more cumbersome
  • the lens has a minimum focal distance of 16 inches
  • tactile feel and control functions and NOT always having to jump into a menu

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/4 in
  • E mount
  • 4
  • 3.5 in
  • 4096, 2160 px

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Sony FS7 II - Pros & Cons

Sony FS7 II

Pros

  • image quality is impressive
  • Easy to set up
  • and easy to operate
  • which keeps it light and durable
  • The images were very sharp and crisp
  • Sony has a great reputation for reliability
  • boasts the ability to unlock and shoot true HD in 180 fps
  • The resulting video is crisp
  • and usable in almost any setting necessary
  • built-in shoulder pad that is a nice touch
  • it's a great pick up and go tool

Cons

  • mounting process is a bit more cumbersome
  • the lens has a minimum focal distance of 16 inches
  • tactile feel and control functions and NOT always having to jump into a menu
  • noise suppression is usually a loss of sharpness
  • the camera is not operational and will require more accessories to function
  • the execution is weak
  • it requires two hands to add or remove a lens
  • is convoluted but can be organized via a customizable user menu
  • simply didn t replace the original model on the stock shelves
  • dial is switched to ND mode
  • it is slightly more fiddly to swap over glass

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Sony FS7 II - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
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Optics and focus
Lens mountE mount
Minimum aperture22
Maximum aperture4
Focal length equiv27 - 165
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)18 - 110
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size3.74 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Built-in flashno
External flash connectionyes
3D supportno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Height9.65 in
Width6.26 in
Depth9.72 in
Weight70.55 oz
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Power
Battery voltage16.5 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO2000
Maximum image resolution4096 x 2160 px
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilizer typeDigital
Supported aspect ratios
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.5 in
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder magnification0.12 x
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
  • XAVC-I
Maximum frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • XQD
Maximum memory card size256.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB portyes
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno

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