New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014

Michael Stevenson · December 15th, 2014, 11:42 PM

You better have a monster of a computer to watch this in 4K (kick it up to 4K on youtube and let it load first) Pouring Rain shot off my balcony at night with the Sony FS7. The subtle details are amazing to me.

Michael Stevenson · December 18th, 2014, 08:47 PM

I killed this thread :(

Mike Watson · December 24th, 2014, 01:11 AM

Would it be a total travesty to use this camera in XAVC-L mode at 25/35/50? I do mostly corporate work, and trying to archive stuff shot at 111mpbs would kill me.

Paul Cronin · December 24th, 2014, 08:12 AM

Mike, not at all. When I owned a F55 85% of the time I shot XAVC HD and was very pleased with the results for the same reason.

Neill Phillips · December 24th, 2014, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Watson

Would it be a total travesty to use this camera in XAVC-L mode at 25/35/50? I do mostly corporate work, and trying to archive stuff shot at 111mpbs would kill me.

Absolutely not. The best part about this camera is that it is flexible enough to use on so many different types of jobs.

Barry J. Weckesser · January 3rd, 2015, 12:13 PM

This topic has been "dead" since December 24.

Has anyone else gotten their FS7K's in yet? I received mine yesterday (should have been Dec 31 but there was a mixup on shipping speed).

So far everything seems to be working well - V 1.10 firmware had already been installed. The kit lens is really good albeit HUGE. It looks as though I will be shooting shoulder mount. I haven't really noticed the camera listing to the left as others have mentioned - I only have to put mild pressure on the handgrip.

I have a Sigma 18-35 with the Sony LAEA 4 adaptor as a second lens and it really does well in low light. The iris wheel seems to be very responsive with really no lag.

Are the clips on the handgrip arm to secure the coiled handgrip cable new or were they on the first FS7's shipped?

I also note that I'm getting 53 minutes per XQD 128 G series card shooting in XAVC-I QFHD @ 29.97P which was a pleasant surprise since they mentioned 44 minutes in the original specs.

Jamie Roberts · January 3rd, 2015, 07:47 PM

I'm looking to buy a FS7 in the next week or so. I'm a bit surprised Sony don't include a QXD card (even a small one!) with the camera.

Joachim Hoge · January 4th, 2015, 02:34 AM

Agree on the cards. At least a 32gb could have been included.
On the other hand I hardly ever used my 8gb card that came with my EX-3.
I received my camera 2 days ago as well. Xmas delayed the process a bit. .
I didn't get the lens yet, so I'm using a meta bones Ultra.
Have to say my Canon 24-70 f2.8 suits the camera well. Footage looks good, but have only played a bit at home. I have to say the menu system is a mess. Not the layout, but what can be on or off to be able to have LUTs on in the viewfinder etc. Took me many hours to figure out that lens compensation can't be set to AUTO if you want to enable LUTs in the viewfinder.
Loving the form factor, wish I could afford a Cabrio or Canon 17-120 so i didn't need the hand grip.

Jamie Roberts · January 4th, 2015, 06:14 PM

I didn't use the 8gig much either with my EX1 but it got me started!

I'm picking my FS7 up on Wednesday. I'll be using it with a 18-35 Sigma 1.8 and Metabones adapter to begin with. Unfortunately the supplier has no XQD cards so trying to get one elsewhere.

LUTS will be a learning curve for me. Havent used them before

Jamie Roberts · January 4th, 2015, 08:41 PM

Anyone tried the Sony SELP18105G lens with the FS7 or have any thoughts on how it might go?

Ken Hull · January 5th, 2015, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Roberts

..... I'll be using it with a 18-35 Sigma 1.8 .....

I'm looking forward to hearing if that lens covers the Super 35 sensor without any vignetting.

Rajiv Attingal · January 5th, 2015, 01:24 AM

Any Lens recommendation ( 28 to 135-200mm ) for this Camera with or without adaptor with power zoom, auto iris, Full Frame, 4K resolution, other than the FS7K kit lens, that can open up to 2.8 iris, under $3000.

Rajiv

Jean-Philippe Archibald · January 5th, 2015, 06:20 AM

You are asking for to much!

Mike Watson · January 5th, 2015, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Roberts

Anyone tried the Sony SELP18105G lens with the FS7 or have any thoughts on how it might go?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Hull

I'm looking forward to hearing if that lens covers the Super 35 sensor without any vignetting.

I'm using it on a FS-100 with no vignetting. I don't understand why they insist on not having mechanical focus and zoom, but if you can get used to it, it's a good lens. If it had mechanical focus and zoom, it would be the perfect all-around lens.

Jamie Roberts · January 5th, 2015, 07:31 PM

Hi Mike,

I've gone ahead and ordered the SELP18105G. By all accounts it sounds like a pretty good 'bang for buck' lens until Im in a position to buy the 28135 down the track.

I really like the Sigma 18-35 so will be keen to see how it goes with FS7 using a metabones adapter.

Picking up the FS7 tomorrow! My trusty EX1 can enjoy a well earnt semi-retirement as my B cam :-)

December 15th, 2014, 11:42 PM	#271
Michael Stevenson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 98	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 You better have a monster of a computer to watch this in 4K (kick it up to 4K on youtube and let it load first) Pouring Rain shot off my balcony at night with the Sony FS7. The subtle details are amazing to me. YouTube (Short URL)

December 18th, 2014, 08:47 PM	#272
Michael Stevenson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 98	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 I killed this thread :(

December 24th, 2014, 01:11 AM	#273
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Would it be a total travesty to use this camera in XAVC-L mode at 25/35/50? I do mostly corporate work, and trying to archive stuff shot at 111mpbs would kill me.

December 24th, 2014, 08:12 AM	#274
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Mike, not at all. When I owned a F55 85% of the time I shot XAVC HD and was very pleased with the results for the same reason. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

January 3rd, 2015, 12:13 PM	#276
Barry J. Weckesser Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 427	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 This topic has been "dead" since December 24. Has anyone else gotten their FS7K's in yet? I received mine yesterday (should have been Dec 31 but there was a mixup on shipping speed). So far everything seems to be working well - V 1.10 firmware had already been installed. The kit lens is really good albeit HUGE. It looks as though I will be shooting shoulder mount. I haven't really noticed the camera listing to the left as others have mentioned - I only have to put mild pressure on the handgrip. I have a Sigma 18-35 with the Sony LAEA 4 adaptor as a second lens and it really does well in low light. The iris wheel seems to be very responsive with really no lag. Are the clips on the handgrip arm to secure the coiled handgrip cable new or were they on the first FS7's shipped? I also note that I'm getting 53 minutes per XQD 128 G series card shooting in XAVC-I QFHD @ 29.97P which was a pleasant surprise since they mentioned 44 minutes in the original specs.

January 3rd, 2015, 07:47 PM	#277
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 I'm looking to buy a FS7 in the next week or so. I'm a bit surprised Sony don't include a QXD card (even a small one!) with the camera.

January 4th, 2015, 02:34 AM	#278
Joachim Hoge Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 402	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Agree on the cards. At least a 32gb could have been included. On the other hand I hardly ever used my 8gb card that came with my EX-3. I received my camera 2 days ago as well. Xmas delayed the process a bit. . I didn't get the lens yet, so I'm using a meta bones Ultra. Have to say my Canon 24-70 f2.8 suits the camera well. Footage looks good, but have only played a bit at home. I have to say the menu system is a mess. Not the layout, but what can be on or off to be able to have LUTs on in the viewfinder etc. Took me many hours to figure out that lens compensation can't be set to AUTO if you want to enable LUTs in the viewfinder. Loving the form factor, wish I could afford a Cabrio or Canon 17-120 so i didn't need the hand grip.

January 4th, 2015, 06:14 PM	#279
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 I didn't use the 8gig much either with my EX1 but it got me started! I'm picking my FS7 up on Wednesday. I'll be using it with a 18-35 Sigma 1.8 and Metabones adapter to begin with. Unfortunately the supplier has no XQD cards so trying to get one elsewhere. LUTS will be a learning curve for me. Havent used them before

January 4th, 2015, 08:41 PM	#280
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Anyone tried the Sony SELP18105G lens with the FS7 or have any thoughts on how it might go?

January 5th, 2015, 01:24 AM	#282
Rajiv Attingal Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kerala, India Posts: 95	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Any Lens recommendation ( 28 to 135-200mm ) for this Camera with or without adaptor with power zoom, auto iris, Full Frame, 4K resolution, other than the FS7K kit lens, that can open up to 2.8 iris, under $3000. Rajiv

January 5th, 2015, 06:20 AM	#283
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 You are asking for to much! __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

January 5th, 2015, 07:31 PM	#285
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	Re: New Sony FS7 4K XDCAM at IBC 2014 Hi Mike, I've gone ahead and ordered the SELP18105G. By all accounts it sounds like a pretty good 'bang for buck' lens until Im in a position to buy the 28135 down the track. I really like the Sigma 18-35 so will be keen to see how it goes with FS7 using a metabones adapter. Picking up the FS7 tomorrow! My trusty EX1 can enjoy a well earnt semi-retirement as my B cam :-)