• Rental ID: R306152-C
Included in Rental
  • 1 Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Camcorder
  • 1 Sony BP-U60 Lithium-Ion Large
  • 1 Sony BP-U30 Lithium-Ion Small
  • 1 Sony BC-U1 Charger/AC Adapter
  • 1 Sony RMT-845 remote
  • 1 TechCraft 3' USB A to Micro USB Cable
  • 1 Sony SEL18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power
  • 1 Sony BP-U60T Lithium-Ion Battery
  • 1 Sony ALC-SH128 lens hood
  • 1 Sony Hand Grip for FS5
  • 1 Sony Top Handle for FS5
  • 1 Sony LCD Monitor of FS5
  • 1 Sony AC Adapter for FS5
Product Highlights
  • 8.8MP Exmor CMOS Sensor
  • 4K (4096x2160) Up to 120 FPS
  • 2K RAW (2048x1024) Up to 240 FPS
  • ISO 2000 Sensitivity
  • Electronic Variable ND Filters Built-In
Available in Ottawa and Toronto

Overview

Stunning New Super 35 Look

FS5 II is Sony’s Super35 handheld camcorder with stunning 4K HDR and 120fps performance.

FS5 II’s all-new default look is specifically tuned to meet the requirements of today’s content creators with rich mid-range colours, alluring facial tones and a softer tonal look tuned with the same expertise as Sony’s world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera. Straight out of the camera your content will look fresh and vivid, with subjects that really stand out, while still retaining plenty of latitude for post production refinement due to the high performance Super 35 ExmorTM sensor.

* Lens pictured not included.

Grab and shoot mobility

Lightweight but robust, FS5 II is an endlessly adaptable camcorder for capturing breath-taking imagery anywhere the action takes you. Its modular design makes it easy to reconfigure for any application including mounting on a gimbal or drone.

High Frame Rate (HFR) recording

FS5 II delivers stunning slow motion imagery, including four seconds of 120fps in 4K, continuous 240fps in 2K RAW when used in partnership with a compatible third-party external recorder, such as the ATOMOS Shogun and Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q.

FS5 II also offers High Frame Rate (HFR) cache recording at Full HD 10bit 4:2:2 image quality and a frame rate of up to 240 fps. 8-second cache recording on to SDXC card means no more mistimed shots leading to extra takes. It also lets you pick out footage at exactly the point that you want. FS5 II also records continuous 120fps internally in Full HD. Higher frame rates of 480 fps and 960 fps are possible at specific resolutions.

 

Spectacular HDR performance

Demand for HDR content is increasing and FS5 II offers you a choice of two powerful workflows. Whichever option you choose, a phenomenal fourteen stops of exposure latitude ensures the highest fidelity in capturing highlights and details within shadows.

  • Instant HDR Workflow is all about speed. Shoot, edit and view content in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) to deliver content quickly without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content.
  • S-Log2/3 is the proven choice for premium applications where you wish to capture as much data as possible for the ultimate flexibility in grading.

4K Super 35  Exmor (TM) sensor

FS5 II is built around a high-sensitivity 4K Super35 ‘Exmor’ CMOS Sensor that offers all the benefits of a large format sensor in combination with the exceptional image readout speeds required for 4K motion-picture shooting and super slow motion.

4K resolution: 11.6 million total pixels and 8.8 million* effective pixels deliver 4K resolution. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.

Super 35 size sensor offers ‘bokeh,’ the defocussed backgrounds made possible by shallow depth of field, as well as excellent low-light sensitivity and an expansive field of view.

14 stops of exposure latitude deliver powerful grayscale rendition without crushing shadow detail or blowing out highlight detail.

Sony’s Exmor CMOS design provides high-speed full-pixel read-out capability (without pixel binning) and sophisticated camera processing to ensure jaggies and moiré are minimised.

Record 10bit 4:2:2 in Full HD at up 50Mbps internally.

Record 4K at 60**/50 fps in FS-RAW via a compatible third-party external recorder, such as ATOMOS Shogun and Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q.

* RAW output

**59.94.

α mount flexibility

Sony’s α mount system offers unsurpassed compatibility with both Sony and third-party lenses. FS5 II’s E-Mount can take cinema lenses and SLR lenses with a third-party adaptor, as well as Sony’s E-mount and A-mount lenses. So whether buying new lenses, or making use of lenses you’ve already purchased, FS5 II makes it easy.

You can also purchase FS5II on its own (PXW-FS5M2) or with lens SELP18105G (PXW-FS5M2K).

Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters

FS5 II features Sony’s unique built-in electronic variable Neutral Density (ND) filter, further expanding the depth of field capability of its large format sensor. Unlike conventional optical ND Filters, the electronic ND Filter on FS5 II can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly. ND Filters can also be set to auto. This makes FS5 II ideal for fast-moving shoots in changeable environments – there’s no need to change filters as lighting conditions change and variable control makes it easy to keep depth of field under control.

New look and creative picture profiles

FS5 II features an all-new default look with beautiful highlights and subtle, well rendered facial tones for more emotive visuals where your subjects naturally stand out. FS5 II saves time in post production while still providing all the flexibility and creative latitude you require. There’s also an additional nine Picture Profiles, including ones customised for S-Log2, S-Log3 and a profile specifically tuned to provide vibrant, high contrast visuals for creators who desire a DSLR-style look. Each profile can be individually adjusted to suit your specific requirements and switched between in seconds.

Image right shows a comparison between FS5 and FS5 II default gamma curves.

 

FS5

 

FS5 II

Clear Image Zoom

This proprietary Sony technology significantly extends your ability to get closer to a remote scene while preserving image quality. Once you’ve zoomed in at maximum optical magnification, By Pixel Super Resolution technology can enlarge the image by additional 200% in Full HD and 150% in 4K. It is also compatible with fixed focal length lenses, so you can zoom into a scene while using a prime lens.

Lightweight, modular and robust

Despite its amazingly light 0.8kg body, FS5 II is more than tough enough for the rigours of real-world shooting. A magnesium chassis ensures high rigidity with ¼-inch screw holes on handle, top and bottom of the body to support mounting on a drone, gimbal or in an underwater housing. A detachable Smart Grip puts all of the FS5’s key functions are at your fingertips and is easily adjusted with the press of a single button.

Versatile monitoring

However you want to shoot, the FS5 II adapts to fit your style. A high resolution  0.39-inch OLED viewfinder enables precise manual focus and is perfectly offset for right-eye or left-eye viewing. A 3.5-inch LCD screen can be attached in no less than nine different locations: three on top of the handle and another six on top of the body. And once attached, the positioning of the screen can be freely adjusted – for example either beside the camera body or directly along the axis of the lens.

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Dual SD card slots with independent record control

To extend recording time and workflow flexibility, FS5 II is equipped with two SDXC/SDHC memory card slots. ‘RELAY’ mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full, while ‘SIMUL’ mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example to create an immediate back-up version). FS5 II’s three start/stop buttons on the grip, handle and camcorder body, can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in ‘SIMUL’ mode.

Multi-interface (MI) Shoe

FS5 II takes advantage of Sony’s flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, which provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching to compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony wireless microphone systems such as the UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 or attach the HVL-LBPC light.*

*Accessories sold separately. HVL-LBPC light does not draw power from FS5 II.

Dual XLR inputs

FS5 II has two XLR connecters – so even if you remove the handle with its standard, easy-access XLR connector then a second on the body is still available, making it ideal for applications such as shooting in a confined space, such as a car interior, or when mounting on a gimbal.

* Lens pictured not included.
 

Stunning New Super 35 Look

FS5 II is Sony’s Super35 handheld camcorder with stunning 4K HDR and 120fps performance.

FS5 II’s all-new default look is specifically tuned to meet the requirements of today’s content creators with rich mid-range colours, alluring facial tones and a softer tonal look tuned with the same expertise as Sony’s world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera. Straight out of the camera your content will look fresh and vivid, with subjects that really stand out, while still retaining plenty of latitude for post production refinement due to the high performance Super 35 ExmorTM sensor.

4K Super 35  Exmor (TM) sensor

FS5 II is built around a high-sensitivity 4K Super35 ‘Exmor’ CMOS Sensor that offers all the benefits of a large format sensor in combination with the exceptional image readout speeds required for 4K motion-picture shooting and super slow motion.

  • 4K Resolution

    11.6 million total pixels and 8.8 million* effective pixels deliver 4K resolution. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.
  • Super 35 Sensor

    The Super 35 size sensor offers ‘bokeh,’ the defocussed backgrounds made possible by shallow depth of field, as well as excellent low-light sensitivity and an expansive field of view.
  • 14 Stops of Exposure Latitude

    Deliver powerful grayscale rendition without crushing shadow detail or blowing out highlight detail.
  • Sony’s Exmor CMOS Design

    Provides high-speed full-pixel read-out capability (without pixel binning) and sophisticated camera processing to ensure jaggies and moiré are minimized.
  • Record 10bit 4:2:2 in Full HD

    At up 50Mbps internally.
  • Record 4K at 60**/50 fps

    In FS-RAW via a compatible third-party external recorder, such as ATOMOS Shogun and Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q.

Making an Impact

 

Standing out from the crowd isn’t easy. FS5 II makes it easy with complete creative freedom: slow down time with phenomenal high frame rates up to 120fps in 4K and 240fps 2K/Full HD. Deliver spectacularly vivid HDR imagery with a choice of HLG and S-log2/3.

Grab and Shoot Mobility

 

Lightweight but robust, FS5 II is an endlessly adaptable camcorder for capturing breath-taking imagery anywhere the action takes you. Its modular design makes it easy to reconfigure for any application including mounting on a gimbal or drone.

High Frame Rate (HFR) Recording

 

FS5 II delivers stunning slow motion imagery, including four seconds of 120fps in 4K, continuous 240fps in 2K RAW when used in partnership with a compatible third-party external recorder, such as the ATOMOS Shogun and Convergent Design® Odyssey 7Q.

FS5 II also offers High Frame Rate (HFR) cache recording at Full HD 10bit 4:2:2 image quality and a frame rate of up to 240 fps. 8-second cache recording on to SDXC card means no more mistimed shots leading to extra takes. It also lets you pick out footage at exactly the point that you want. FS5 II also records continuous 120fps internally in Full HD. Higher frame rates of 480 fps and 960 fps are possible at specific resolutions.

Spectacular HDR performance

 

Demand for HDR content is increasing and FS5 II offers you a choice of two powerful workflows. Whichever option you choose, a phenomenal fourteen stops of exposure latitude ensures the highest fidelity in capturing highlights and details within shadows.

  • Instant HDR Workflow is all about speed. Shoot, edit and view content in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) to deliver content quickly without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content.
  • S-Log2/3 is the proven choice for premium applications where you wish to capture as much data as possible for the ultimate flexibility in grading.

α Mount Flexibility

Sony’s α mount system offers unsurpassed compatibility with both Sony and third-party lenses. FS5 II’s E-Mount can take cinema lenses and SLR lenses with a third-party adaptor, as well as Sony’s E-mount and A-mount lenses. So whether buying new lenses, or making use of lenses you’ve already purchased, FS5 II makes it easy. You can also purchase FS5II on its own (PXW-FS5M2) or with lens SELP18105G (PXW-FS5M2K).

Built-In Electronic Variable ND Filters

FS5 II features Sony’s unique built-in electronic variable Neutral Density (ND) filter, further expanding the depth of field capability of its large format sensor. Unlike conventional optical ND Filters, the electronic ND Filter on FS5 II can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly. ND Filters can also be set to auto. This makes FS5 II ideal for fast-moving shoots in changeable environments – there’s no need to change filters as lighting conditions change and variable control makes it easy to keep depth of field under control.

New Look and Creative Picture Profiles

FS5 II features an all-new default look with beautiful highlights and subtle, well rendered facial tones for more emotive visuals where your subjects naturally stand out. FS5 II saves time in post production while still providing all the flexibility and creative latitude you require. There’s also an additional nine Picture Profiles, including ones customised for S-Log2, S-Log3 and a profile specifically tuned to provide vibrant, high contrast visuals for creators who desire a DSLR-style look. Each profile can be individually adjusted to suit your specific requirements and switched between in seconds.

Clear Image Zoom

This proprietary Sony technology significantly extends your ability to get closer to a remote scene while preserving image quality. Once you’ve zoomed in at maximum optical magnification, By Pixel Super Resolution technology can enlarge the image by additional 200% in Full HD and 150% in 4K. It is also compatible with fixed focal length lenses, so you can zoom into a scene while using a prime lens.

Lightweight, Modular and Robust

Despite its amazingly light 0.8kg body, FS5 II is more than tough enough for the rigours of real-world shooting. A magnesium chassis ensures high rigidity with ¼-inch screw holes on handle, top and bottom of the body to support mounting on a drone, gimbal or in an underwater housing. A detachable Smart Grip puts all of the FS5’s key functions are at your fingertips and is easily adjusted with the press of a single button.

Versatile Monitoring

However you want to shoot, the FS5 II adapts to fit your style. A high resolution  0.39-inch OLED viewfinder enables precise manual focus and is perfectly offset for right-eye or left-eye viewing. A 3.5-inch LCD screen can be attached in no less than nine different locations: three on top of the handle and another six on top of the body. And once attached, the positioning of the screen can be freely adjusted – for example either beside the camera body or directly along the axis of the lens.

Networked for High Mobility

  • Live Stream from any event thanks to a choice of Wi-Fi or built-in wired LAN.
  • Control FS5 II from your smartphone or tablet.
  • Built-in NFC supports one-touch authentication possible with appropriate devices.
  • Be first with breaking news thanks to a built-in wired LAN jack for high-speed FTP transfer of full resolution content.
  • GPS Function automatically records GPS data.

  • Dual SD card slots with independent record control

    To extend recording time and workflow flexibility, FS5 II is equipped with two SDXC/SDHC memory card slots. ‘RELAY’ mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full, while ‘SIMUL’ mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example to create an immediate back-up version). FS5 II’s three start/stop buttons on the grip, handle and camcorder body, can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in ‘SIMUL’ mode.
  • Multi-interface (MI) Shoe

    FS5 II takes advantage of Sony’s flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, which provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching to compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony wireless microphone systems such as the UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 or attach the HVL-LBPC light.
  • Dual XLR inputs

    FS5 II has two XLR connecters – so even if you remove the handle with its standard, easy-access XLR connector then a second on the body is still available, making it ideal for applications such as shooting in a confined space, such as a car interior, or when mounting on a gimbal.

What's Included

PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Super 35mm Compact Camcorder
Handle
Grip Remote
LCD Panel
BP-U30 Battery Pack
Accessory Shoe Kit
(Accessory shoe, Accessory shoe plate, 4x Screws)
USB Cable
AC Adapter/Charger (BC-U1A)
Power Cord
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
LCD Protector
CD-ROM "Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder"
2x Operating Guides

Product Specifications

PXW-FS5M2

General

 
Mass Approx. 830g (Body only)
Approx. 1lb 13.2 oz (Body only)
Approx. 2.2kg (with SELP18105G and lens hood[optional], battery pack BP-U30, large eyecup, lcd panel, handle, grip w/o gripbelt)
Approx. 4lb 14.5 oz (with SELP18105G and lens hood[optional], battery pack BP-U30, large eyecup, lcd panel, handle, grip w/o gripbelt) 
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 111.3 x 128.7 x 172.4 mm (Body only including the projecting parts)
Approx. 185.2 x 218.3 x 369.5 mm (with SELP18105G and lens hood[optional], large eyecup, lcd panel, handle, grip w/o grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Approx. 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 6 7/8 inches (Body only including the projecting parts)
Approx. 7 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 14 5/8 inches (with SELP18105G and lens hood[optional], large eyecup, lcd panel, handle, grip w/o grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Power Requirements DC 14.4V (battery pack)
DC 12.0V (AC adaptor)
Power Consumption Approx. 11.8W [60i]
Approx. 11.5W [50i]
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
Approx. 12.6W [60i]
Approx. 12.3W [50i]
(while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.)
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 With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 6 hours, 40 minutes [60i] approx. 6 hours, 45 minutes [50i]
(While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.)
With battery pack BP-U60: approx. 4 hours, 15 minutes [60i]
approx. 4 hours, 20 minutes [50i]
(While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.)
With battery pack BP-U30: approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes [60i]
approx. 2 hours, 10 minute [50i]
(While recording with LCD On, EVF Off when the external device connector is not used.)
Recording Format (Video) XAVC QFHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
4:2:0 Long profile
XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
4:2:2 Long profile
AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
Recording Format (Audio) XAVC : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz
AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording Frame Rate XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160) @29.97p, 25p, 23.98p,
100Mbps/60Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080) @59.94p, 50p,
50Mbps/35Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i,
50Mbps/35Mbps/25Mbps
XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p,
50Mbps/35Mbps
XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p,
50Mbps
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p,
PS mode (28Mbps)
AVCHD (1920 x 1080)
@59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p,
FX mode (24Mbps)
FH mode (17Mbps)
AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p,
FX mode (24Mbps)
FH mode (17Mbps)
HQ mode (9Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time

<XAVC Long>
XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode
Approx. 65 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L QFHD 60 mode
Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 50 mode
Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 35 mode
Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC-L HD 25 mode
Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card

<AVCHD>
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode
Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode
Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode
Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card
AVCHD@LPCM 2ch HQ Mode
Approx. 590 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 290 min with 32 GB memory card

Lens

 
Lens Mount E-mount 
Focal Length 5.8x (optical), servo
(SELP18105G)
f = 18 - 105mm
equivalent to f = 30.6 -178.5 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)
(SELP18105G)
Iris F4
(SELP18105G)
Focus AF/MF selecable,
Wide: 450 mm to ∞
Tele: 950 mm to ∞
(SELP18105G)
Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
(SELP18105G)
Filter Diameter 72 mm
(SELP18105G)

Camera

 
Imaging Device (Type) "Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor 
Effective Picture Elements 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)(16:9)
4096 (H) x 2160 (V)(17:9, at RAW output)
Built-in Optical Filters ND filters
OFF: CLEAR
1: 1/4ND
2: 1/16ND
3: 1/64ND
Linear variable ND (1/4ND to 1/128ND)
ISO Sensitivity S-Log2/Log3 Gamma ISO2000 
Minimum Illumination 0.16Lux [60i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/24)
0.18Lux [50i] (IRIS F1.4, GAIN Auto, Shutter Speed 1/25)
Horizontal Rezolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) 
Shutter Speed 1/8 to 1/10000 sec. (60i)
1/6 to 1/10000 sec. (50i/24p)
Slow and Quick Motion Function [30p]:2160p: Frame rate selectable
1.2.4.8.15.30 fps
[25p]:2160p: Frame rate selectable
1.2.3.6.12.25 fps
[60i]:1080p: Frame rate selectable
1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 fps
[50i]: 1080p: Frame rate selectable
1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100 fps
Super Slow Motion Function [60i] Frame rate selectable
120, 240, 480, 960 fps
[50i] Frame rate selectable
100, 200, 400, 800 fps
White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A,
Memory B/ATW
Gain 0,3,6,9,12,15,18,24,27,30dB,AGC 
Gamma Curve Selectable 

Input/Output

 
Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Video Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack
Composite
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Audio Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack 
SDI Output BNC type (x1), SD/HD/3G(Level-B) selectable
SMTPE 259M/292M/424M/425M standards
USB Multi/Micro USB jack (x1) 
Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1) 
Speaker Output Monaural 
DC Input DC jack 
Remote Stereo mini-mini jack (Φ2.5 mm) 
HDMI Output HDMI connector (Type A) 

Monitoring

 
Viewfinder 1.0cm (0.39 type) OLED
Approx. 1.44M dots
LCD 8.8cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots 

Built-in Microphone

 
Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Media

 
Type MS/SD(1),SD(1) 

Wi-Fi/NFC

 
Supported Format IEEE  802.11 b/g/n 
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz bandwidth 
Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant