Tag: Sony
FS5 Auto ND Demonstration
FS5 Auto ND Demonstration Sony recently released firmware v2.00 for the PXW-FS5. Some of the new features added include GPS positioning information, enhanced Zebra functionality, headphone output control, and the option for a paid upgrade to output 4k RAW via the SDI output. The coolest new feature, in our opinion, […]
The Sony Z150 – Introducing Sony’s Latest Feature-Packed 4K Camera
Imagine a video camera that offers the convenience of ENG-style shooting and the filmic look of a 4K digital cinema camera. That’s what the new Sony Z150 offers for less than $3,600. Introduced on February 23, the Sony Z150 XDCAM brings a slew of capabilities never before offered on a […]
What Is HDR and Why Is It Important In 4K TVs?
Lately the term HDR (high dynamic range) has been popping up in some coverage of new 4K TVs, and soon, if not already, you’ll hear the phrase bounced around at electronics stores and dealer showrooms. So what, you’re probably asking, is HDR for TVs and why should you care? HDR […]
Sony FS5 Test Footage
We’ve had our Sony FS5 for a few weeks now and I’ve gotten a chance to do some shots to get test footage. I wanted to see how the image quality of the new Clear Image Zoom function of the camera would hold up, so I set up a target […]
Sony FS5 Review: First Look
We got our new Sony PXW-FS5’s this week and I’ve had a few days to play with our rental unit, here is a brief Sony FS5 review with some of my first impressions. Lens We ordered a unit with the kit lens for our rental pool. The 18-105mm f/4 […]
Watch: Detailed Sony FS5 Presentation by Alister Chapman
Alister Chapman is one of the foremost authorities on Sony’s large sensor cameras. He is a Sony Independent Certified Expert (ICE) and runs the excellent XDCAM user blog. He is also one of the few people in the world to have worked with the upcoming PXW-FS5. via Dan Chung at […]
XAVC vs ProRes 422HQ
Last week I wanted to spend a little bit of time with our Sony PMW-F55 while it was in the shop before going out to have its ProRes board installed. Without having anything in particular to shoot I decided to put the camera on our Kessler Cine Slider and throw […]