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Sony PXW-FX9 (Body Only)

Code: SOC/PXWFX9
$18,095.00

The PXW-FX9 features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field.

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Whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System from Sony has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system. The PXW-FX9 features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field. The camera's E-mount is machined from stainless steel and allows you to use E-mount lenses.

Full-frame creativity

Realise beautiful 4K imagery with the creative freedom made possible by oversampling a huge high resolution full-frame sensor. Capture every detail from the scene with shallow depth of field and stunning bokeh with a truly cinematic look. 15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO enable capture of every nuance, from subtle shadow detail to specular highlights and with an immaculate colour palette.

Capturing the impossible

Make sure your story’s always clear with enhanced Fast Hybrid AF that tracks your subject with unprecedented speed, smoothness and precision. Its impact is transformative for premium documentary, commercials and event applications.

Shoot in comfort, expand your horizons

FX9 revolutionises full-frame cinematography with peerless ergonomics and advanced technology for on-the-go shooting. The world’s first full-frame electronic variable ND filter* transforms possibilities for shooting in variable lighting conditions. Built-in Wi-Fi and 12G-SDI support advanced workflows while the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit further expands the operational possibilities of the PXW-FX9.

*As of September 2019

6K Full-Frame “Exmor R” sensor for stunning picture quality

The 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.
4K Super 35

Super35 17:9 mode with PXW-FS7M2.

6K full-frame

Full-frame 17:9 mode with PXW-FX9.

“Exmor” CMOS sensor

Conventional front-illuminated sensor as used in FS7 II

“Exmor R” CMOS sensor

Back illuminated sensor as used in FX9

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.

 

Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™

S-Cinetone is the default look of FX9 that’s tuned to meet the requirements of today’s content creators with rich mid-range colours, alluring facial tones and a softer tonal look – developed with the same expertise as Sony’s world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera. S-Cinetone means that straight out of the camera your content looks fresh and vivid, with subjects that really stand out while retaining plenty of latitude in post production thanks to the high performance full-frame image sensor.

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

Catch the action with enhanced Fast Hybrid AF

Effortlessly track fast moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide lens aperture settings to maintain a shallow depth of field with the camera’s full-frame sensor. Developed by Sony’s α camera engineers, enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase detection AF for fast, accurate subject tracking with contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy. In addition, Face Detection intelligently recognises and locks on to human faces.

The dedicated 561-point phase detection AF sensor covers approximately 94% of the whole image area width and 96% of height, allowing consistently accurate, responsive AF tracking, even with fast-moving subjects.

Customisable AF settings

FX9’s comprehensive autofocus settings provide the creative flexibility to integrate with any project.

7-level AF transition speeds from Fast – switching between subjects as quickly as possible – to Slow, where speed is reduced to fit a more measured shooting style, such as a historical TV drama.

5-level AF subject shift sensitivity ranges from Locked-on – ignoring other moving subjects in the frame – to Responsive that switches focus from one subject to another – ideal for snapping between race cars as they speed by.

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.

* Image shows E-mount lens line-up as of September 2019.

World’s first electronic variable ND filter for full-frame sensor*

Realise even greater creative control with Sony’s unique built-in electronic variable neutral density (ND) filter – a world first* for professional full-frame camcorders. Set to Auto, or adjust filter density manually in smooth increments from 1/4 to 1/128 as you shoot, for perfectly exposed images without affecting depth of field as lighting conditions change. Use higher density settings with a slower shutter speed for breathtaking artistic effects.

*As of September 2019

Specifications

General

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)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F
Battery Operating Time Approx. 54min. with BP-U35 battery
(while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)

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 [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
Recording/Playback Time
[XAVC Intra]
XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 22 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 10 minutes
  XAVC-I QFHD 50p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 26 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 13 minutes
  XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 43 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 21 Minutes
  XAVC-I QFHD 25p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 52 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 25 Minutes
  XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 54 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 26 Minutes
  XAVC-I HD 59.94p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 57 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 28 Minutes
  XAVC-I HD 50p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 57 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 27 Minutes
  XAVC-I HD 59.94i/29.97p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 105 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 53 Minutes
  XAVC-I HD 50i/25p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 105 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 53 Minutes
  XAVC-I HD 23.98p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 130 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 65 Minutes
Recording/Playback Time
[XAVC Long]
XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 125 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 62 Minutes
  XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 86 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 42 Minutes
  XAVC-L HD 50 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 225 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 110 Minutes
  XAVC-L HD 35 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 305 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 150 Minutes
  XAVC-L HD 25 59.94i/50i
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 410 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 200 Minutes
Recording/Playback Time
[MPEG-2 Long GOP]
MPEG HD422 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 220 minutes
When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 105 Minutes
Recording Format (Proxy Audio) XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
Recording Format (Proxy Video) XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR
1920 x 1080, 9Mbps
1280 x 720, 9Mbps
1280 x 720, 6Mbps
640 x 360, 3Mbps

Lens

Lens Mount E-mount

Camera Section

Imaging Device (Type) 35 mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image sensor
Imaging Device (Pixel Count) 20.5 M pixels (Total)
Built-in Optical Filters Clear, linear variable ND (1/4ND to 1/128ND)
ISO Sensitivity ISO 800/4000 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light source)
S/N Ratio 57 dB (Y) (typical)
Shutter Speed 64F to 1/8000 sec
Slow and Quick Motion Function FF 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 Balance Preset, Memory A, Memory B (2000K-15000K)/ATW
Gain -3 to 18dB (every 1dB), AGC
Gamma Curve S-Cinetone, STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, STD6, HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, HG8, S-Log3
Latitude 15+ stop

Input/Output

Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Mic Reference: -30 to -80 dBu"
SDI Output SDI OUT1: BNC, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI
SDI OUT2: BNC, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI
USB USB device, micro-B (x1)
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1) -16 dBu 16 Ω
Speaker Output Monaural
DC Input DC jack
Remote Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
HDMI Output Type A (x1)

Monitoring

LCD 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 2.76 M dots

Built-in Microphone

Built-in Microphone Omni-directional monoral electret condenser microphone

Media

Type XQD Card slot (x2)
SD/MS Card slot (x1) for saving configuration data
SD card slot also can be used for proxy video recording

Wi-Fi/NFC

Supported Format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz bandwidth 5.2/5.3/5.6/5.8 GHz bandwidth*

* Depending on country/regional regulation
Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant