First attempt: NEX-FS700 with RAW recorder at DVinfo.net

Phil Goetz · November 27th, 2013, 12:45 PM

We have a NEX-FS700 than just came back from getting upgraded.

HXR-IFR5 firmware 1.11
AXS-R5 firmware 2.0

We are up and running! So cool we can record RAW and 1080 simultaneously.

240fps 2k continuous available. Awesome.

Mark Watson · November 28th, 2013, 01:32 AM

Nice!

I would really be interested to know how image quality drops off as the scene gets darker. My small sensor high-speed cams' IQ drops off rapidly, on over-cast skies, but look okay in the sunshine. What's the current total cost of your set-up? Is it practical for run & gun?

Mark Watson

Phil Goetz · November 29th, 2013, 01:00 PM

Costs:
Camera interface HXR-IFR5 ($2200)
RAW recorder AXS-R5 ($5350)
RAW media AXS-512S24 ($1800)
RAW media card reader AXS-CR1 ($550)

The weight of the rig goes up with adding all the accessories and a v-mount battery. You still need the original battery in the camera to power it. With the interface and recorder on rails the length of the entire rig is probably longer than an F5. The key is, with this set-up, if you already own an FS700, 4k is only $9900 away.

November 27th, 2013, 12:45 PM	#1
Phil Goetz Austinite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 550	First attempt: NEX-FS700 with RAW recorder We have a NEX-FS700 than just came back from getting upgraded. HXR-IFR5 firmware 1.11 AXS-R5 firmware 2.0 We are up and running! So cool we can record RAW and 1080 simultaneously. 240fps 2k continuous available. Awesome.

November 28th, 2013, 01:32 AM	#2
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: First attempt: NEX-FS700 with RAW recorder Nice! I would really be interested to know how image quality drops off as the scene gets darker. My small sensor high-speed cams' IQ drops off rapidly, on over-cast skies, but look okay in the sunshine. What's the current total cost of your set-up? Is it practical for run & gun? Mark Watson

November 29th, 2013, 01:00 PM	#3
Phil Goetz Austinite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 550	Re: First attempt: NEX-FS700 with RAW recorder Costs: Camera interface HXR-IFR5 ($2200) RAW recorder AXS-R5 ($5350) RAW media AXS-512S24 ($1800) RAW media card reader AXS-CR1 ($550) The weight of the rig goes up with adding all the accessories and a v-mount battery. You still need the original battery in the camera to power it. With the interface and recorder on rails the length of the entire rig is probably longer than an F5. The key is, with this set-up, if you already own an FS700, 4k is only $9900 away.