
Sony FX9 | PXW-FX9 | PXW-FX9V
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The Sony FX9 is part of Sony’s applauded Cinema Line of Cameras and with its 6K full frame sensor and 4K super 35 cropped sensor mode, it’s no wonder this brilliant piece of equipment is Netflix approved. The Sony FX9 has all the bells and whistles including 15+ stops of dynamic range, Dual Base ISO, allowing you to capture even the most subtle of shadows for depth and atmosphere. No spec of detail is missed with the FX9. With the camera’s dual ISO function, film makers have greater flexibility when shooting within low light environments, giving you full confidence that your scene will look professional, thanks to the FX9’s S-Cinetone feature. Designed to mimic the world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera, the FX9 will provide you with rich colours, that look fresh and vivid on the big screen. The Sony FX9’s 16-bit Linear RAW output offers you incredible creative freedom due to the cameras 15+ stops of dynamic range. With 16-bit you can experience higher levels of colour and tone when comparing to default 12-bit or 14-bit RAW files. For action packed scenes, or any moment that requires seamless tracking, the Sony FX9 has you covered. Experience ‘pin-sharp’ focus and experiment with depth of field to create a truly stunning moving image. The enhance Fast Hybrid AF helps to define subjects with accurate subject tracking and contract for exceptional accuracy. Whether you’re investing in the FX9 for commercials, filmmaking or to create stunning imagery, the Sony FX9 won’t let you down. Other notable highlights of the camera include, QFHD 120P RAW Output, Super 16 / B4 Crop Mode, Anamorphic Desqueeze and Remote Protocol operation We are an authorised Sony reseller and service centre so you can buy with confidence from us. Sony PXW-FX9 Camera Features: Purchase the Sony PXW-FX9 and receive an extra year of Prime Support when registering with Sony. Get a total of 3 years of Prime Support - 2 years standard + an additional 1 year free. Must register within 60 Days of purchase. Sony PXW-FX9 Camera
Film in low light
S-Cinetone
Post-production made easy
Track moving objects seamlessly
Sony FX9 Highlights
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
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 Ω
Speaker Output
Monaural
DC Input
DC jack
Remote
Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 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 and only on PXW-FX9V and PXW-FX9VK.
Security
WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC
NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
PXW-FX9 Firmware Update Ver. 3.0
[Applicable model]
Solid State Memory Camcorder “PXW-FX9”, “PXW-FX9K“ and Extension Unit for FX9 camera “XDCA-FX9“.
[Applicable system software version]
Ver.2.11 or earlier
(Please visit the download page to check the system software version installed on your product.)
After updating, the system software version will be “Ver.3.00”.
[Installation]
The installation/upgrading procedure manual is included in the zipped download file with main firmware module. The process takes approximately 40 minutes. The processing continues even if the display appears to have stopped, so do not turn off the unit until the estimated time has elapsed.
[Contents of update]
Refer to the Release Notes for details.
- Added imager scan mode selection options
- S700 protocol is supported via Ethernet
- Auto focus function improvements
- Status screen function improvements
- Camera ID + Reel# format file naming is supported
- De-squeeze display in the viewfinder is supported
- Simple SDR viewfinder display is supported when shooting in HDR
- Extended proxy file metadata information
- Recording and chunk file transfer of proxy files is supported
- Simple C3 Portal connection using C3 Portal App
[IMPORTANT]: Installation of firmware is at owner’s risk - please refer to our terms & conditions for details. Prior to installation always read installation instructions.
[IMPORTANT]: Installation of firmware is at owner’s risk - please contact our workshop for support.