Posted by Amy Whitfield on 5th Sep 2013

Unleash the full potential of the 4K-ready NEX-FS700

Customers* who purchase the NEX-FS700E or EK from 4th September 2013 until 30th September 2013 will be entitled to firmware version 3.0 upgrade free of charge**
Customers* who have purchased the NEX-FS700E or EK before 4th September 2013 will, until the end of October 2013, be entitled to the upgrade for €250 (half price)**
Customers* who have purchased the NEX-FS700E or EK before 4th September 2013 and have purchased the HXR-IFR5 will still be entitled to the upgrade free of charge**

*EU customers registered with PrimeSupport only **subject to availability The HXR-IFR5 interface unit and the optional version 3.0 firmware upgrade for the NEX-FS700 bring an even wider range of high-end creative features to this stunning camcorder, including 2K and 4K RAW recordings and High Frame Rate (HFR) capabilities Building on the phenomenal success of the NEX-FS700E across a huge range of applications – from corporate production to broadcast television, commercials and movies – the 2K and 4K RAW and HFR capabilities further cement the NEX-FS700E as the most highly featured, cost effective creative tool on the market.

Stunning 2K and 4K RAW HFR images

Customers who purchase the version 3.0 firmware and HXR-IFR5 interface adaptor will benefit from the ability to record 2K and 4K RAW high frame rate images, producing stunning image quality and enabling maximum image manipulation flexibility in post production. The upgrades allow the NEX-FS700E to capture 4K RAW at HFR of 100 frames per second (fps) or 120 fps for approximately 4 seconds, and 2K RAW at 100 fps, 120 fps, 200 fps or 240 fps continuous recording.

Benefits for working in HD

Version 3.0 firmware also delivers benefits to customers working in HD by adding extra gamma curves in the PictureProfile function – 709 (800%) and S-Log2 – delivering greater creative flexibility, whatever resolution you work with.

Introductory offer to purchase version 3.0 firmware upgrade

You can purchase the version 3.0 firmware upgrade on its own in order to make use of third-party recording options, or to take advantage of the extra features, such as S-Log2. The version 3.0 firmware upgrade costs just 500 EUR* and includes: collection, firmware upgrade service, sensor cleaning** and return. * For other currencies, please contact Sony PrimeSupport here. ** Basic sensor surface cleaning.

How to upgrade your camcorder

Version 3.0 firmware will need to be uploaded by a trained service technician. Please call Sony’s PrimeSupport. Country specific numbers listed here. If you own both the NEX-FS700E/EK and HXR-IFR5, please tell this to the helpdesk operator in order to claim your complimentary upgrade. You will need to provide both product serial numbers as proof of eligibility.

Overview of Upgrade

NEW FEATURE 1.) RAW shooting mode - Output RAW data to SDI interface. - Resolutions and framerate: 4K (4096x2160) and 2K (2048x1080) at 50p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94p and 29.97p - Super Slow Motion: 4K at 120 and 100 fps (approx. 4 sec) and 2K at 240, 200, 120 and 100 fps (continuous, depending on AXSM memory capacity) 2.) Addition of S-Log2 (1300% Dynamic Range) and 709 (800%) gamma curves. 3.) Rec trigger output on SDI and HDMI, for compatible control with external recorder. 4.) Secure acces mode of Professional PX series Memory Stick. 5.) Power zoom lens control (available also on V2.00). COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: In order to process NEX-FS700 RAW data recorded by AXS-R5, update of the following software is needed, depending on user’s equipment: - AXS-R5: V1.2 - RAW Viewer: V1.1 - RAW Plug-in for Avid: V1.2 - RAW Plug-in for Adobe: V1.2 UPGRADE PROCEDURE: This upgrade requires a hardware modifcation which can only be performed by Sony engineer. Please contact PrimeSupport or the SONYSOS Helpdesk for details. NOTE: Users that purchase an HXR-IFR5 will be given a voucher so that the upgrade is free of charge (valid until the 31st December 2013)