Sony NEX-FS700R Super 35 Camcorder Now Under $4000

Erik Naso • September 3, 2015 • 4 Comments

The Sony NEX-FS700R has been out for a while now and in some ways has become a more valuable tool over time. When paired with a Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ you can record 4K and high frame rates at now a really good price. The camera body is now under $4K at $3999 and comes with a Metabones EF to E Mount adapter too! Not a bad price considering it’s a 4K camera, but is it past it’s prime? I don’t think so. Sony has been putting a ton of features in the cameras they release. This makes them last longer. The only issue I have wit the FS700R is the ergonomics. It’s just a box. If you stay on a tripod it’s fine but any type of handheld work will require a rig of some kind. Outside of that at $4K it’s a very good deal!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

4K Exmor Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
Capture 1920 x 1080/60p AVCHD Video
4K/2K 12-Bit RAW to AXS-R5 Recorder
Up to 960 fps Super Slow Motion

Image Sensor	4K Exmor Super 35 CMOS Image Sensor (11.6MP)
Effective Pixels	4K: 8,900,000 pixel HD: 8,300,000 pixelsPhoto: 8,400,000 pixels (16×9) 7,100,000 pixels (4×3)
Aspect Ratio	4K: 17:9 HD: 16:9 Photo: 16:9 or 3:2
Sensitivity	0 db 3 db 6 db 9 db 12 db 15 db 18 db 21 db 24 db 27 db 30 db
ND Filter Switching Mechanism	Clear 1/4 = ND.6 (2 stops) 1/16 = ND1.2 (4 stops) 1/64 = ND1.8 (6 stops)
White Balance	Auto, One Push AB, Indoor (3200K) Outdoor (5800K ± 7 positions) Manual WB Temperature (2300 to 15000K, 100K steps)
Signal System	60/50Hz (NTSC/PAL)
LCD Monitor	3.5″ (8.9 cm)
Screen Resolution	Approx. 921,000 dots (1920 x 480)
Viewfinder	Supplied VF tube for LCD
Shutter Speed	Auto: 1/60 to 1/2000 30p: 1/30 to 1/2000 24p: 1/48 to 1/2400Manual 24p/30p/60p/60i: 1/3 to 1/10000
Recording Media	Flash Memory Unit (HXR-FMU128) Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Recording Formats	PS: max 28 Mbps, 1920 x 1080/60p, 50p (16:9)FX: max 24 Mbps, 1920 x 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p (16:9) 1280 x 720/60p, 50p (16:9) FH: approx. 17 Mbps (average), 1920 x 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p (16:9) 1280 x 720/60p, 50p (16:9) HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average), 1440 x 1080/60i, 50i (16:9) LP approx. 5 Mbps (average), 1440 x 1080/60i, 50i (16:9) HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average), 720 x 480/60i, 720 x 576/50i (16:9, 4:3) 12-bit 2K and 4K RAW available via the HXR-IFR5 Interface Unit and AXS-R5 Recorder
Video Recording Format	HD video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD SD video: MPEG-2 PS
Audio Recording Format	Linear PCM 2-channel (48 kHz, 16-bit) Dolby Digital Stereo (48 kHz, 16-bit)
Slow & Quick Motion Function	60 Hz System Reduced resolution: 960 fps (19 second burst) 480 fps (9 second burst)Full 1920x1080p: 240 fps (8 second burst) 120 fps (16 second burst) 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 8 fps 4 fps 2 fps 1 fps 50 Hz System Reduced resolution: 800 fps (23 second burst) 400 fps (12 second burst) Full 1920x1080p: 200 fps (9 second burst) 100 fps (19 second burst) 50 fps 25 fps 12 fps 6 fps 3 fps 2 fps 1 fps
Recording/Playback Time	170 min with 32GB Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo HX in 1080/30p at 24Mbps

Input / Output
Audio In	2 x XLR 3-pin (female), LINE/MIC/MIC selectable with +48V phantom power)
Audio Out	2 x RCA (left and right)
Video Out	1 x 3G/HD-SDI (BNC connector), sends 4K/2K 12-Bit RAW data to HXR-IFR5 Interface Unit 1 x HDMI 1.4 Type A 3 x RCA via Mini-D jack
Remote Input	1 x 2.5 mm LANC type
Timecode Output	HDMI 1.4 and 3G/HD-SDI (embedded SMPTE)
USB Port	1 x mini-AB USB 2.0
Lens Connector	E-Mount hot shoe
Headphone Jack	1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

General Specifications
Power Supply	Battery pack: 7.2 VDC AC adapter: 8.4 VDC
Power Consumption	5.6 W
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Dimensions	Camera: 5.0 x 4.0 x 7.6″ (126.5 x 101.5 x 193.5 mm) Microphone (Diam. x L): 1.7 x 7.6″ (4.2 x 19.3 cm)
Weight	Body only: 3.25 lb (1.47 kg) Microphone: 4.2 oz (118.5 g)

Packaging Info
Package Weight	10.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	17.5 x 10.7 x 9.5″

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