The Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Camera with 18-105mm Zoom Lens, complete with stunning 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 120fps performance and RAW capabilities, marries outstanding image quality with an ergonomic modular frame, offering content creators the ultimate creative flexibility. The FS5II is an outstanding E-mount camcorder for interchangeable lens camera users, offering boundless creative options for web commercial, music video production, dramas, corporate & event videos and documentaries.The Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Compact Camcorder features a familiar body style with improved capabilities. HLG (Hyper Log Gamma) enables both an HDR (high dynamic range) and SDR (standard dynamic range) in-camera workflow for flexibility in post and delivery. Newly tuned picture tone settings provide improved image control. The camera records internally to dual media card slots and can continuously capture HD at up to 120 fps, with 8-second long bursts at 240 fps. Raw 4K recording is available with the addition of optional external recorders that also allow 4K recording at 50 and 60p.
The Sony FS5II features an all-new look with a refined picture tone to capture natural highlights, subtle, alluring and well rendered facial tones and a softer tonal look with emphasis upon skin tones. Using the accumulated expertise of Sony’s digital cinematography camera VENICE, FS5 promises a fresh and vivid look, while retaining plenty of creative options in post-production thanks to its high performance 4K Super 35 Exmor® CMOS sensor.
High Frame Rate (HFR) shooting including 4K¹ 120fps² RAW output and HDR features
This camera builds on Sony’s heritage for image quality, delivering stunning HFR shots supporting four seconds of 120fps² in 4K¹ and continuous 240fps3 in 2K4 RAW output, when used in partnership with a compatible external recorder. No surprises that continuous 4K 60fps5 RAW output is also fully supported.On the other hand, with an internal SD card, the camcorder also offers HFR recording at Full HD 10bit 4:2:2 image quality and a frame rate of up to 240 fps of eight-second cache recording, allowing up to 10x slow motion6. Continuous recording of 120fps in Full HD is also supported. With an Instant HDR Workflow³, users can now reduce time needed in post-production and produce high-quality HDR content quickly without the need of grading. Whilst for productions of longer lead-times, S-Log 2/3 allows the HDR image to be fine-tuned via colour grading.
Lightweight but robust, the Sony FS5 II’s well balanced 0.8kg body, adaptability and creative features make it a perfect fit for movie shooting. At the same time, its modular design makes it easy to reconfigure for any application including mounting on a gimbal or drone. Sony’s unique Electronic Variable ND filter with Auto ND function covers a wide range of exposure adjustment as well as creating a wide range of shallow Depth of Field control. Now with ten Picture Profile settings, the FS5 allows users to instantly and easily configure the camera for different shooting styles, such as cinematic content creation and online content.
With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 6 hours, 40 minutes [60i] approx. 6 hours, 45 minutes [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.) With battery pack BP-U60: approx. 4 hours, 15 minutes [60i] approx. 4 hours, 20 minutes [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.) With battery pack BP-U30: approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes [60i] approx. 2 hours, 10 minute [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.)
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC QFHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
Recording Format (Audio)
XAVC : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 100Mbps/60Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i, 50Mbps/35Mbps/25Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24Mbps) FH mode (17Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24Mbps) FH mode (17Mbps) HQ mode (9Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time
<XAVC Long> XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode Approx. 65 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L QFHD 60 mode Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 50 mode Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 35 mode Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 25 mode Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card
Recording/Playback Time - Continued
<AVCHD> AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch HQ Mode Approx. 590 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 290 min with 32 GB memory card
Lens
Lens Mount
E-mount
Focal Length
5.8x (optical), servo (SELP18105G) f = 18 - 105mm equivalent to f = 30.6 -178.5 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9) (SELP18105G)
Iris
F4 (SELP18105G)
Focus
AF/MF selecable, Wide: 450 mm to ∞ Tele: 950 mm to ∞ (SELP18105G)
Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens (SELP18105G)
Filter Diameter
72 mm (SELP18105G)
Camera
Imaging Device (Type)
"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor
Effective Picture Elements
3840 (H) x 2160 (V)(16:9) 4096 (H) x 2160 (V)(17:9, at RAW output)
Built-in Optical Filters
ND filters OFF: CLEAR 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND Linear variable ND (1/4ND to 1/128ND)
ISO Sensitivity
S-Log2/Log3 Gamma ISO2000
Minimum Illumination
0.16Lux [60i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/24) 0.18Lux [50i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/25)
Horizontal Rezolution
1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Shutter Speed
1/8 to 1/10000 sec. (60i) 1/6 to 1/10000 sec. (50i/24p)
Kit includes: • Sony PXWFS5M2 Super 35mm camcorder includes servo handgrip, LCD and top handle • Sony SELP 18-105mm lens with hood • Chrosziel 403-FS5 handgrip extender • Chrosziel 401-FS5 LWS • 2 x Sony 64GB SDXC card • 1 x USB SD card reader • 1 x Sony BPU30 battery • 2 x Sony BPU60 batteries • Sony BCU1 battery charger • Sony ACFS5 AC Adapter • Miller Compass 20 tripod kit
Recording Formats: XAVC Long 100Mb/s: 3840 x 2160p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 60Mb/s: 3840 x 2160p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 50Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 50Mb/s: 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 50Mb/s: 1280 x 720p 59.94 / 50 35Mb/s: 1920 x 1280p 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 25Mb/s: 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 XAVC Proxy H.264 / AVC 4:2:0 8-bit MP4 wrapper 1280 x 720: 3 to 6Mb/s 640 x 360: 1 to 3Mb/s AVCHD 28Mb/s (PS): 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 50 24Mb/s (FX): 1920 x 1080p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 24Mb/s (FX): 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 24Mb/s (FX): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50 17Mb/s (FH): 1920 x 1080p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 17Mb/s (FH): 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 17Mb/s (FH): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50 9Mb/s (HQ): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50
Shipping Dimensions: Camera Pelican Case 11kg - 22 x 60 x 48 cm Tripod Bag 9kg 24 x 92 x 24 cm
Media: SDXC
Upgrade Options for PXWFS5M2 (ex GST price per day) Metabones Adapter (NEX to EF) $25 Metabones Speedbooster Adapter $35 Canon L Series Prime 5 lens kit $250 Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 24-105mm f4 zoom lens $60 Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 zoom lens $125 Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 zoom lens $125 Chroziel 102-13 Fluid Zoom Drive $30 Vocas PL to E mount adapter $25
The Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Camera with 18-105mm Zoom Lens, complete with stunning 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 120fps performance and RAW capabilities, marries outstanding image quality with an ergonomic modular frame, offering content creators the ultimate creative flexibility. The FS5II is an outstanding E-mount camcorder for interchangeable lens camera users, offering boundless creative options for web commercial, music video production, dramas, corporate & event videos and documentaries.The Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Compact Camcorder features a familiar body style with improved capabilities. HLG (Hyper Log Gamma) enables both an HDR (high dynamic range) and SDR (standard dynamic range) in-camera workflow for flexibility in post and delivery. Newly tuned picture tone settings provide improved image control. The camera records internally to dual media card slots and can continuously capture HD at up to 120 fps, with 8-second long bursts at 240 fps. Raw 4K recording is available with the addition of optional external recorders that also allow 4K recording at 50 and 60p.
The Sony FS5II features an all-new look with a refined picture tone to capture natural highlights, subtle, alluring and well rendered facial tones and a softer tonal look with emphasis upon skin tones. Using the accumulated expertise of Sony’s digital cinematography camera VENICE, FS5 promises a fresh and vivid look, while retaining plenty of creative options in post-production thanks to its high performance 4K Super 35 Exmor® CMOS sensor.
High Frame Rate (HFR) shooting including 4K¹ 120fps² RAW output and HDR features
This camera builds on Sony’s heritage for image quality, delivering stunning HFR shots supporting four seconds of 120fps² in 4K¹ and continuous 240fps3 in 2K4 RAW output, when used in partnership with a compatible external recorder. No surprises that continuous 4K 60fps5 RAW output is also fully supported.On the other hand, with an internal SD card, the camcorder also offers HFR recording at Full HD 10bit 4:2:2 image quality and a frame rate of up to 240 fps of eight-second cache recording, allowing up to 10x slow motion6. Continuous recording of 120fps in Full HD is also supported. With an Instant HDR Workflow³, users can now reduce time needed in post-production and produce high-quality HDR content quickly without the need of grading. Whilst for productions of longer lead-times, S-Log 2/3 allows the HDR image to be fine-tuned via colour grading.
Lightweight but robust, the Sony FS5 II’s well balanced 0.8kg body, adaptability and creative features make it a perfect fit for movie shooting. At the same time, its modular design makes it easy to reconfigure for any application including mounting on a gimbal or drone. Sony’s unique Electronic Variable ND filter with Auto ND function covers a wide range of exposure adjustment as well as creating a wide range of shallow Depth of Field control. Now with ten Picture Profile settings, the FS5 allows users to instantly and easily configure the camera for different shooting styles, such as cinematic content creation and online content.
With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 6 hours, 40 minutes [60i] approx. 6 hours, 45 minutes [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.) With battery pack BP-U60: approx. 4 hours, 15 minutes [60i] approx. 4 hours, 20 minutes [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.) With battery pack BP-U30: approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes [60i] approx. 2 hours, 10 minute [50i] (While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.)
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC QFHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
Recording Format (Audio)
XAVC : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 100Mbps/60Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i, 50Mbps/35Mbps/25Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080) @59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24Mbps) FH mode (17Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24Mbps) FH mode (17Mbps) HQ mode (9Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time
<XAVC Long> XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode Approx. 65 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L QFHD 60 mode Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 50 mode Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 35 mode Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC-L HD 25 mode Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card
Recording/Playback Time - Continued
<AVCHD> AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch HQ Mode Approx. 590 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 290 min with 32 GB memory card
Lens
Lens Mount
E-mount
Focal Length
5.8x (optical), servo (SELP18105G) f = 18 - 105mm equivalent to f = 30.6 -178.5 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9) (SELP18105G)
Iris
F4 (SELP18105G)
Focus
AF/MF selecable, Wide: 450 mm to ∞ Tele: 950 mm to ∞ (SELP18105G)
Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens (SELP18105G)
Filter Diameter
72 mm (SELP18105G)
Camera
Imaging Device (Type)
"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor
Effective Picture Elements
3840 (H) x 2160 (V)(16:9) 4096 (H) x 2160 (V)(17:9, at RAW output)
Built-in Optical Filters
ND filters OFF: CLEAR 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND Linear variable ND (1/4ND to 1/128ND)
ISO Sensitivity
S-Log2/Log3 Gamma ISO2000
Minimum Illumination
0.16Lux [60i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/24) 0.18Lux [50i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/25)
Horizontal Rezolution
1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Shutter Speed
1/8 to 1/10000 sec. (60i) 1/6 to 1/10000 sec. (50i/24p)
Kit includes: • Sony PXWFS5M2 Super 35mm camcorder includes servo handgrip, LCD and top handle • Sony SELP 18-105mm lens with hood • Chrosziel 403-FS5 handgrip extender • Chrosziel 401-FS5 LWS • 2 x Sony 64GB SDXC card • 1 x USB SD card reader • 1 x Sony BPU30 battery • 2 x Sony BPU60 batteries • Sony BCU1 battery charger • Sony ACFS5 AC Adapter • Miller Compass 20 tripod kit
Recording Formats: XAVC Long 100Mb/s: 3840 x 2160p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 60Mb/s: 3840 x 2160p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 50Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 50Mb/s: 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 50Mb/s: 1280 x 720p 59.94 / 50 35Mb/s: 1920 x 1280p 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 25Mb/s: 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 XAVC Proxy H.264 / AVC 4:2:0 8-bit MP4 wrapper 1280 x 720: 3 to 6Mb/s 640 x 360: 1 to 3Mb/s AVCHD 28Mb/s (PS): 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 50 24Mb/s (FX): 1920 x 1080p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 24Mb/s (FX): 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 24Mb/s (FX): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50 17Mb/s (FH): 1920 x 1080p 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 17Mb/s (FH): 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 50 17Mb/s (FH): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50 9Mb/s (HQ): 1280 x 720p: 59.94 / 50
Shipping Dimensions: Camera Pelican Case 11kg - 22 x 60 x 48 cm Tripod Bag 9kg 24 x 92 x 24 cm
Media: SDXC
Upgrade Options for PXWFS5M2 (ex GST price per day) Metabones Adapter (NEX to EF) $25 Metabones Speedbooster Adapter $35 Canon L Series Prime 5 lens kit $250 Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 zoom lens $60 Canon EF 24-105mm f4 zoom lens $60 Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 zoom lens $125 Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 zoom lens $125 Chroziel 102-13 Fluid Zoom Drive $30 Vocas PL to E mount adapter $25
