Sony PXW-FS7 camera topic

peaceonearth

How does the image look when shooting the FS7 in really poor/low light at ISO 8000+?

it works but it's not a low light monster. I would consider 8000 ISO as the limit and depending on the subject you will need noise suppression already on lower ISO than 8000. If you need low light shots on a regular base the A7s (2) is the way to go.

RRRoger

The parts are already on the shelf and better ones every year.

It is just a matter of time till an affordable and superior low light CamCorder is released.

I pray for patience, but I want it now!

peaceonearth

Don't think so. The new FS5 is quite disappointing in low light at least in 4K. A replacement for the FS7 will not show up before 2017. Now means A7s. Pray for patience needs some stamina.

joethepro

The good news is that Neat Video exists, and if you need to shoot at 12800 you can do it and know that Neat Video will clean it up very well, especially with the latest release.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

ARRI Amira vs Sony FS7

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Sony FS7 CineEI Noise Reduction Test

Vitaliy_Kiselev

V.30 improvements and EU/US firmware link

Focus Magnification function is improved.

The 4x and 8x magnification windows can now be repositioned on the viewfinder display using the joystick on the SmartGrip, even while recording.
The position of the Magnification Window is retained until it’s reset to the center of the frame by pressing the joystick IN.
Image quality of the viewfinder’s Magnification Window is improved for ease of critically adjusting focusing.
A bright yellow frame surrounding the VF image prevents the operator from incorrectly framing by continue recording while the focus magnification is still ON.

Added “2K Full”, “2K Center” image sensor scan function

2K Full Scan Mode reads the full Super35mm sensor area as 2K resolution instead of 4K.
2K Center crops the scan area to a 2K (2048×1080) area in the center of the sensor. This mode enables use of lenses projecting a smaller image circle i.e. Super16mm or 2/3-inch (B4) zoom lenses. Super16mm and B4 zoom lenses are smaller, lighter, have a wider focal range and deeper depth of field than Super 35mm equivalents, a boon for shooting, Vérité, sports and nature.
2K Center Scan also effectively doubles the magnification (2x zoom in) of 35mm Still and Cine prime or zoom lenses without any light loss. For example, a 24mm prime’s effective angle of view becomes the same as that of a 48mm and a 24mm to 105mm zoom’s effective angle of view is equivalent to that of a 48mm to 210mm zoom.

Added Interval (time lapse) recording function

The Interval recording feature controls how often and how many frames per shot, plus it can also trigger an optional lighting fixture.
Interval duration is selectable from one shot per sec up to one shot every 24h.
The number of frames recorded each interval is selectable: 1, 3, 6 or 9 frames.
Pre-lighting controls the ON timing of an attached light fixture via the camera’s MI Shoe.
Pre-lighting duration is selectable: 2, 5 or 10 sec. seconds.

Expanded lowest value of Zebra 1 & 2 level to 0% (range 0~109)