A Cinematographer’s Vision, Captured on FX5
DOP Vikash Nowlakha shares his experience bringing this short film to life with the FX5.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Cinema-Class Image Quality
5K full-frame
Open Gate
Capture in 5K 3:2 Open Gate for greater framing and post-production flexibility.
High Frame Rate
5K 60fps & 4K 120fps
Record up to 5K 60fps and 4K 120fps for smooth, detailed slow-motion footage
Internal X-OCN
RAW Recording
Record 16-bit X-OCN RAW internally for rich detail and greater post-production flexibility.
Three Base ISO
Processing
Choose from ISO 800, 4000 and 12800 for flexible shooting across varied lighting conditions.
Dual Gain
Low-Noise Shooting
Achieve wide latitude with minimal noise to preserve detail in challenging scenes.
96kHZ/32-Bit
Float Audio
Capture high-quality audio with up to 96kHz / 32-bit float recording with the XLR Handle Unit.
Bring Motion To Life
Record up to 5K at 60fps and 4K at 120fps to capture smooth, detailed footage and create expressive slow-motion sequences while retaining impressive image quality.
Real-time Eye AF Powered By AI
BIONZ XR2 with integrated AI accurately recognises human, animal and bird eyes. Fast Hybrid AF uses up to 759 phase-detection points for precise tracking, even in low light and at shallow depth of field. Deep learning ATW delivers accurate colour even in mixed and challenging lighting.
Three Levels Of Flexibility
With Base ISO 800, 4000 and 12800, choose the sensitivity that best suits your shooting environment and maintain clean, detailed images across a wide range of lighting conditions.
Wide Latitude With Minimal Noise
Dual Gain Shooting helps achieve wide dynamic range with reduced noise, preserving detail and tonal gradation in both brighter and darker areas of the scene.
High-Resolution Sound
Record high-quality audio at up to 96kHz / 32-bit float with the XLR Handle Unit, providing greater flexibility for capturing detailed sound in professional production environments.
Built For Modern Productions
High-speed wired LAN, 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi, HDMI Type A and dual USB-C for monitoring, timecode and power. Monitor and Control enables remote operation of multiple cameras from any device. Catalyst Prepare Plugin for fast X-OCN post-production.
Intuitive Operation - High Reliability
5-Axis In-Body Optical Stabilisation
Optical 5-axis IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode. Up to 2× expanded roll-direction compensation vs FX3. Stabilisation data usable in post-production.
Up to 170 Min Battery Life
High-capacity NP-SA100 (2,670 mAh). USB Power Delivery charging. Fan cooling system for uninterrupted 5K/60p recording.
Durable, Sealed Body
Dust and moisture resistant compact flattop body. Five accessory screw holes and two tripod mounting points for flexible rigging.
BIG6 (HOME) Screen
Six key settings at a glance — frame rate, EI/ISO/Gain, shutter, iris, LUT and white balance. Inherited directly from Sony’s high-end CineAlta cameras.
3.5-Type 4-Axis Monitor
Tilts 98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways and rotates 270° when open. Waveform, Histogram, False Colour and Focus Map built in.
96 kHz / 32-bit Float Audio
XLR-H2 Handle Unit (included) with two XLR/TRS inputs and a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack. Up to 4 channels of professional audio.
Key Specifications
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