Sony PXW-FX9 / PXW-FX9K 6K Sensor Full-Frame Camera System (Body Only)

Sony PXW-FX9 is a 4K camera with a 6K sensor. The sensor is of great advantage as it creates impressive 4K videos inclusive of 15 plus stops, which are of high dynamic range. Apart from its quality sensor, the Sony PXW-FX9 has a wide range of other significant features, which include dual Base ISO 800/4000, four channels of audio, and external 16-bit RAW recording, which has an add-on-unit. This article covers different features of the PXW-FX9 and its importance within the product.

Sensor

The quality sensor is one of the main features found within the Sony PXW-FX9. The sensor is the foremost feature, which customers look for when deciding on their purchase process of any Smartphone camera. Therefore, Sony came up with an advanced 6K full-frame sensor in its new product, which offers a great advantage to the users. The advantage, in this case, is that the new product provides high sensitivity, reduced noise, and latitude of over 15 stops giving it strength to satisfy the increased demand of the users.

Fast Hybrid & Face Detection

Sony’s popular Alpha series cameras included the fast autofocus systems. The same has been included in the Sony PXE-FX9. The Fast Hybrid AF has 561 focus points that covers 96% in the vertical and 94% in the horizontal in the full frame mode. Face detection has been added for filmmaker that has the ability to choose as well as track your subject by setting it with the touchscreen LCD.

Variable Electronic ND Filter

A hard dial on the side of the Sony FX9 controls the variable electronic neutral density filter. According to Sony, it is “World’s first”. You will also find many other hard dials on the new camera which serve multiple functions such as iris control, shutter, white balance, dual channel audio adjustment, and customizable ND filter presents.

Dual ISO & Auto Focus

Dual ISO is the other feature entailed in the new Sony PXW-FX9 to give it an advanced functionality as compared to other products. In this case, a product like Varicam 35 offers a base of 500-2500 a situation, which has seen the Sony deliver an excellent product with an ISO base ranging from 800-4000 as a way of satisfying the users who prefer an increased experience of high ISO base.

Moreover, auto-focus is the other advanced feature of Sony PXW-FX9, which gives it a fantastic functionality. The auto-focus is in a position to track any fast-moving object while maintaining a shallow depth of the field of focus. The PXW-FX9 has an enhanced fast hybrid AF model.

On the other hand, the model can combine AF detection to increase tracking speed and deliver accurate subjects on track. Again, the Sony PXE-FX9 is in a position to promise consistency in the sensitivity and tracking process due to the AF sensors, which covers 94% in width and 96% height regarding the area of imagination.

The other feature, which falls under the auto-focus, is the number of the level AF transition speeds. The AF transition is seven in total, which slows where speed has been reduced to encourage the shooting style like the case of historical TV drama.

Build

The Sony PXE-FX9 shares a similar sturdy and modish body as the FS7. There is a slew of quick menu options on the side of the FX9 and an E mount lens mount. Available from April 2020, it is the first of a new Cinema Lens range that Sony plans to grow over time. It is compatible with the other E-mount cameras, from VENICE to Alpha interchangeable lens cameras, and gives access to intelligent shooting functions of the E-mount system that support Large Format Sensor shooting.

Sony has made a new addition by inculcating 4 separate channels of audio. There is a gunlock time code in/ out on the body, a grip which is more compact, and an electronic viewfinder design that can be changed to have a sunshade.

Future Plans for FX9

The future plans laid out by Sony include Sony 6k Camcorder, full HD 180fps in 6K full frame mode, 4K60p recording in full frame mode, and 16bit RAW output.

An external optional XDCA mount module has been showcased by Sony. The following connections are offered by it:

V mount battery support
DTAP power
DWX slot in for wireless audio
Dual link streaming
RJ45 Ethernet

Final Thought

In conclusion, as illustrated, the Sony PXW-FX9 is the latest feature, which entails a full-frame R 6K sensor. The sensor is of great advantage as it creates incredible 4K videos inclusive of 15 plus stops, which are of high dynamic range. The quality sensor is one of the main features found within the Sony PXW-FX9. The sensor is the main feature, which customers look for when deciding on their purchase process of any camera.

Further, Dual ISO is the other feature entailed in the new Sony PXW-FX9 to give it an advanced functionality as compared to other products. Auto-focus has been described as the other advanced feature of Sony PXW-FX9, which gives it an amazing functionality.

Features

Adds shoulder-style operation, advanced networking
Further extend the capabilities of the Sony PXE-FX9 with the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit that optimises camera weight distribution and ergonomics for comfortable shoulder-style shooting ? ideal for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and documentary applications.

The extension unit also adds advanced networking for streaming/file transfers and Timecode for multi-camera shoots.

4-channel audio input and recording
PXE-FX9 offers superb audio capabilities with independent control dials for each channel. In applications such as interview, 4-channel audio recording enables simultaneous use of an external microphone for recording ambient sounds, the built-in microphone for voice memos by the operator, and two optional UWP Series wireless microphones for voice of interviewer and interviewee.

In addition, using the optional XLR-K3M, XLR-K2M or XLR-K1M XLR adapter ? with two extra XLR inputs ? allows even more devices to be connected.

Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
Sony?s flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching with compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony UWP-D wireless microphone systems (optional).

Beautifully matched shooting partners
Optimised for professional cinematography applications, the light, compact, SELP28135G ?powered zoom lens is an ideal complement for the full frame imaging possibilities of the FX9.

Circular aperture with full-frame image circle format
Motorised servo zoom for smooth, precise zoom moves
Independent three rings for focus, zoom and iris with smooth, silent drive

You have the choice of purchasing the FX9 on its own (PXW-FX9) or with SELP28135G lens (PXW-FX9K).

Specifications

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 ?
Speaker Output	Monaural
DC Input	DC jack
Remote	Stereo mini-minijack (?2.5 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
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

In The Box

Body Cap (1)
Viewfinder (1)
Eyepiece (1)
Grip Remote Control (1)
IS1293 power cord (2) **
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)

** For India only. Not supplied in other countries

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