Sony PXW-FX9V FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System

Whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the PXW-FX9K XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System from Sony has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system. The PXW-FX9K features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field. The camera's E-mount is machined from stainless steel and allows you to use E-mount lenses. A Sony 28-35mm f/4 G OSS E-mount zoom lens is included, which covers full-frame format and features an f/4 to f/22 aperture range.

• 6K Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• 15 Stops of Dynamic Range, Dynamic HDR
• DCI 4K and UHD 4K up to 59.94p
• HD Recording up to 150/180 fps
• Sony E-Mount
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I up to 600 Mb/s
• Auto-HD, AF, 7-Stop ND Filter, 3D LUTs
• Dual Base ISO up to 102,400, HLG Mode
• Dual XQD Card Slots, 2K Imager Scan Mode
• 12G/6G/3G-SDI & HDMI Output up to 4K

The PXW-FX9K input and output features include 12G-SDI and HDMI outputs for 4K, a 3G-SDI output for HD, and genlock and timecode when using a multicamera setup. The Fast Hybrid AF autofocus system allows for accurate focus and even allows facial detection to automatically detect human form with 561 points of detection. Advanced image stabilization is achieved using the PXW-FX9K's internal gyroscope for shots so smooth it'll look like you used a gimbal. Its 4-channel audio recording allows you to use external microphones and record ambient sound with the internal mics simultaneously.

The camera features a 15-stop dynamic range and records 10-bit 4:2:2 to dual XQD media card slots that support simultaneous and relay recording, as well as multiple backup recording modes that utilize proxy files. The camera can record DCI (4096 x 2160), UHD (3840 x 2160), and HD (1920 x 1080) internally at a selectable frame rate from 1 fps up to 60 fps in XAVC-I, XAVC-Long, and MPEG HD formats. And with a future firmware update, it will be able to record HD at up to 180 fps and output 16-bit raw 4K/2K footage up to 120 fps. In addition to its wide dynamic range, its enhanced color and light features include a dual base ISO of 800/4000, which is helpful when in low-light situations or using a slower lens. Its 7-stop electronic variable HD filter can perform in auto or manual mode, smoothly adjusting from 1/4 to 1/128 density. The camera's default S-Cinetone color look offers the same soft, vivid tone as with Sony's VENICE camera.

The FX9 includes an integrated Multi-Interface (MI) shoe and comes with a BP-U35 battery, BC-U1A battery charger, AC adapter with two power cords, body cap, viewfinder, eyepiece, remote control, and USB cable. The PXW-FX9K is also compatible with the separately available XDCA-FX9 extension unit which provides ENG shoulder-style support, networking features, and a slot for an optional wireless audio receiver.

The 2.0 firmware update provides:

The addition of DCI 4K video format when selecting FF 6K, FF crop 5K, or S35 4K Imager Scan modes

Support for user-created 3D LUTs

Raw video output via the optional XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit

High dynamic range (HDR) support via the addition of hybrid log gamma (HLG) modes

150 and 180 fps options for Slow and Quick Motion when Imager Scan mode is set to FF 2K

Expanded ISO/Gain range up to ISO 102,400 or 27 dB, respectively

Improvements to AF functionality

Support for changing some settings via the status screen

6G-SDI output up to 4K30p; audio function improvements

USB tethering support

Iris indicator now able to show T values with compatible lenses

Password security enhancements

Boost to image quality in S35 2K Imager Scan mode

In the Box

Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (Body Only)

Body Cap

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

BP-U35 Battery

Sony BC-U1A Battery Charger / AC Adapter for BP-U90, U60, U60T, U30

Grip Remote Control

AC Adapter

USB Cable

Technical Detail

Image Sensor

Image Sensor: Size 35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame)

Sensor Type : CMOS

Sensor Resolution Effective: 29.5Mpixel

ISO : 800 to 4000 (Native)

Gain : -3 to 18 dB

Advertised Dynamic Range : 15 Stops

Signal-to-Noise Ratio : 57 dB

Camera

Lens Mount: Sony E-Mount

Shutter Speed: 1/1 to 1/8000 sec

Built-In ND Filter : 4 to 128 Stop Electronic ND Filter

Built-In Microphone Type: Mono

Recording Media : 2 x XQD Card Slots - 1 x SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo Hybrid Card Slot

Internal Recording

Recording Modes :

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

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 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 25/50/59.94 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 Sony S-Log 3

Audio Recording: XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Proxy: 2-Channel AAC Audio

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

EVF

EVF: Included

EVF: Display Type LCD

Screen Size: 3.5"

EVF Resolution : 2,760,000 Dots

Power

Battery Type : Sony BP-U Series

Power Connectors: 1 x Barrel (19.5 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 1/4"-20 Female

Dimensions : 5.75 x 5.61 x 9.02" / 146 x 142.5 x 229 mm (Without Protrusions)

Weight 4.4 lb / 2 kg