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Sony PXW-FX9

The PXW-FX9 Full-Frame 6K sensor camera from Sony includes Fast Hybrid AF, Dual Base ISO and S-Cinetone™ color science. The Full-Frame 6K sensor records in DCI 4K* Ultra with 6K Full-Frame Exmor R sensor for exceptional picture quality.

Features include 15+ stop wide dynamic range with high sensitivity and low noise, 180fps full-HD HFR image from full-frame scanning, enhanced fast hybrid auto focus with 96% x 94% coverage, full-frame electronic variable ND filter, a wide range of exposure adjustment, auto ND, and multiple recording formats.

Equipped with wireless monitoring, control and more via built-in Wi-Fi and free CMB mobile application allows you to upload clips to FTP, FTPS, or other servers, and download clips to mobile devices

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  • 6K Full-Frame Exmor R sensor for stunning picture quality
  • 15+ stop wide dynamic range with high sensitivity and low noise
  • S-Cinetone inherited from VENICE digital cinema camera
  • 180*fps full-HD HFR image from full-frame scanning
  • Enhanced Fast Hybrid Auto Focus with 96% x 94% coverage
  • E-mount and various choice of e-mount lenses
  • Full-Frame Power Zoom Lens comes with FX9K kit in 28-135mm (6.1x zoom), F4 Constant
  • Full-Frame Electronic Variable ND Filter
  • Wide Range of Exposure Adjustment
  • Auto ND
  • Multiple recording formats: DCI 4K* / QFHD: XAVC Intra 4:2:2 10bit, XAVC Long 4:2:0 8bit and Full HD: XAVC Intra/Long 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG2-HD 4:2:2 8bit
  • Extension Unit XDCA-FX9 with 16bit uncompressed RAW output, Dual Link mobile dongle ports, DWX wireless audio slot, V-lock battery shoe, D-Tap power supply, Ethernet
  • Wireless monitoring, control and more with built-in Wi-Fi and free CMB mobile application enable for wireless monitoring and control, uploading clips to FTP, FTPS, or other servers, and downloading clips to mobile devices
  • Network Solution with Dual-link reliable network connection, speedy news workflow with XDCAM air cloud service, and high quality Sony QoS live streaming
  • Newly designed hand-grip for more comfortable handling
  • New HD resolution EVF bundle

*available in future firmware update

Image Sensor

Sensor Size 35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame)
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution Actual: 20.5 Megapixel

Effective: 19.0 Megapixel

Color Filter Bayer
Shutter Type Rolling Shutter
ISO 800 to 4000 (Native)

320 to 102,400 (Expanded)

Gain -3 to 18 dB
Advertised Dynamic Range 15 Stops
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 57 dB

Camera

Lens Mount Sony E-Mount
Lens Communication Yes
Interchangeable Lens Mount None
Shutter Speed 1/1 to 1/8000 sec
Shutter Angle 6 to 360°
Built-In ND Filter 4 to 128 Stop Electronic ND Filter
Built-In Microphone Type Mono
Media/Memory Card Slot Slot 1: XQD

Slot 2: XQD

Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid

Variable Frame Rates DCI 4K: 1 to 60 fps

UHD: 1 to 60 fps

1080p: 1 to 180 fps

1080p (Windowed): 1 to 120 fps

Internal Recording

Recording Modes XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit:

4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 

3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 600 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (89 to 222 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (112 Mb/s) 

XAVC-L 4:2:2 10-Bit:

3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (25 to 50 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) 

MPEG HD422 4:2:2 10-Bit:

1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (50 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) 

XAVC Proxy 4:2:0 10-Bit:

1920 x 1080p (9 Mb/s) 

1280 x 720p (6 to 9 Mb/s) 

640 x 360p (3 Mb/s) 

Gamma Curve HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
Audio Recording XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Proxy: 2-Channel AAC Audio

Still Image Support Not Specified by Manufacturer

External Recording

Raw Output External Recorder:

3840 x 2160 

2048 x 1080 

Interfaces

Video Connectors 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output

1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output

1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output

Audio Connectors 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power)   Input

1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output

Other I/O 1 x BNC Genlock Data Input

1 x BNC Timecode Data Input/Output

1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control

1 x USB Micro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 Data

Wireless Interfaces 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Display

Display Type Included External Touchscreen LCD
Size 3.5″
Resolution 2,760,000 Dot

EVF

EVF Optional, Not Included

Power

Battery Type Sony BP-U Series
Power Connectors 1 x Barrel (18 to 20.5 VDC) Input
Power Consumption 35.2 W

Environmental

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

General

Accessory Mount 1 x Multi-Interface Shoe

1 x Cold Shoe Mount

2 x 3/8″-16 Female

6 x 1/4″-20 Female

Tripod Mounting Thread 3/8″-16 Female (Bottom)

1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)

Dimensions 5.75 x 5.61 x 9.02″ / 146 x 142.5 x 229 mm (Without Protrusions)
Sony FX9 Camera
Port Cap
Handle Unit
Grip/Handle Extension
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Hood & Eyepiece
Microphone Holder
Extension Port Cover
Arri Viewfinder Bracket
Arri Viewfinder Rod Bracket
Arri Bottom Plate for FX9
VCT Quick Release Plate
Arri Top Plate
Arri Lens Adapter Support LAS-1
Arri 15mm LWS Rod Console
BC-U2 Dual Battery Charger w/AC Cable
(3) BP-U60 Batteries
AC Power Supply w/AC Cable
(2) 12” 15mm Steel Rods
XQD Card Reader
USB 3.0 A to Micro B Cable
USB 2.0 A to Micro B Cable
HDMI Cable
Sony PXW-FX9