Ultimate guide for cine ei on the sony pxwfs7 xdcamuser. The difference is with the colour space where these capture the most colour. Oct 26, 2014 how to use s log3 on the sony pxw fs7. This document describes what is required to get s log out of the sony pxf fs7 through sdi on the pixe5. Downloadable user guides for the pxwfs7 and fs7m2 xdcam. With sony s log capable cameras and most other manufacturers when you switch between the standard gamma curves and log gamma there is a change in the cameras iso rating. The sony xdca fs7 extension unit for the fs7 is required for raw output from the fs7.
Be among the first to get the latest sony news in your inbox. Slog 3 and hypergamma 8 compared on sony fs7 youtube. Easy slog color grading workflow with sony a7s and fs7. See more ideas about sony, warm skin tone, film stock. New sony fs7 ii with lever lock emount film and digital.
The idea was to create a film look original footage is 1080p for best. Perfect for new sony a7s and fs7 shooters that just need to get a more finalized look out for s log2 and s log3. Just some thoughts on the pros and cons of s log2 vs s log3 with the sony fs7 camera. Sony fs7, f5 and f55 cameras exposure fundamentals, dynamic range, the crux of s log, s log vs raw standard and hyper gammas five exposure methods grey card, white card, light meter, zebras, monitor cineei mode lutlooks primer light meters intro, basics, metering modes rating your camera iso. Rent a sony pxwfs7m2 4k xdcam super 35mm camcorder at.
Get your head around cine ei mode with this free fs7 guide. Are instruction manuals and user guides for sony products. Copy the update xdca fs7 system software to the media sdsdhc prepare the media card how to format the media 1. More sony f5 and sony f55 downloads, links, and more coming soon. The odyssey sony fs7 fs700 recording option upgrade available on our website as part of the odyssey raw bundle is required for recording 4k raw to prores. Mount system, the fs7 makes use of sony s silent focus technology and electrical iris control, and sony also ships the fs7 as fs7k with its new powered emount zoom lens fe pz 285mm f4 g oss. For more detailed information consult the sony user manual. The values you can set in rec format and other menus depend on the 60i50i sel setting. A look into the new sony fs7 mark ii lens rentals blog.
Through this guide i hope to help you get the very best from the cine ei mode. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. I wish this lens would be wider though, it s really not wide enough for documentary applications on a super35mm sensor. You will be asked several skill testing questions based on this guide to confirm your ability to use the camera. This document describes what is required to get s log out of the sony pxf fs7 through sdi on the pixe5 or pixe7 monitor. Because sony cameras only offer lut processing in cine mode using s log, you simply use it on top of your slog3 picture. In our humble opinion, which gamma curve you use does have implications. I was recently asked by sony to write a user guide for the pxw fs7 and fs7m2. About this manual operations in this manual are described using the selp18105g lens. Spec sheets arent everything, so this article will examine how the sony fs7 ii will improve the daily life of a heavy fs7 user. Sony pxwfs7m2 xdcam super 35 camera system pxwfs7m2. View and download sony pxw fs7 operating instructions manual online. The way sony implements s log is to read the sensor out at near base iso but report the higher nominal iso based on the shifted middlegray region. Aug 05, 2015 view and download sony pxw fs7 manual online.
Pxw fs7 laea3 laea4 amount adaptor ifuwlm3 supplied usb wireless lan module vct fs7 shoulder adaptor s nhgseries xqd memory card mrwe80 xqd card reader hxrifr5 interface unit axsr5 portable memory recorder bpu30 supplied, bpu60, bpu60t, bpu90 battery pack ac adaptor supplied mpaac1 usacanada acnb12a except usa canada. View and download sony pxw fs7 quick reference manual online. In the fs7 mk1, mk2, or f5f55 load in our false color lut via sdcard and take choice between rec709 plus false color or lc709 plus false color. However, the fs7 ii is the model youll want for its new lever lock emount, incamera. S log stand for sony log, you have also c log for canon and so on. The ultimate exposure guides for sony pxw and pmw series 35mm.
As a result, if youre shooting 4k in slog, youll get the most information possible in the limited 8bits available by choosing slog2. Aug 19, 2014 the a7s s native iso is actually 100, with a secondstage dualgain iso of 2000. As sonys slog2 and slog3 are tailored to capture the cameras full 14 stop. This method should also be compatible with the sony fs7 mark ii, and very similar to the sony fs5. The principle is the same even if i will be talking here only about using it on a sony fs7 camera. Designed as a camera that is at home on productions as diverse as cinema veritestyle documentaries, reality tv, commercial, and corporate applications it features a super 35mm sized sensor that allows you to capture images with cinematic depth of field. I have never been completely happy with the sgamutslog2 combo in the. If you are shooting in slog 2 or 3 with auto exposure, then the ae shift should be set to 1. Especially for doc usage, id love to see fs5s nd filter on fs7s body.
May 10, 2020 the sony pxwfs7m2 sony fs7 ii camcorder has three memory card slots. In 4k raw to 4k apple prores and 4k raw to hd apple prores, picture profiles slog2, rec709 and rec709 800% are supported. Log stand for logarithmic as the shape of the mathematical calculation the camera need to do, have this s logarithmic shape. You must read this guide to borrow the sony fs5 camera from the cda equipment depot. Sony pxwfs7 operating instructions manual pdf download. Load in your favorite false color setting for uncrushed blacks, perfect skin. For example on the a7sii the s log3 nominal iso is 1600 but the camera actually uses an analog sensor gain iso of 200. View and download sony pxwfs7 operating instructions manual online. Can sometimes be tricky to grade well without the use of lut s.
Sony fs7 launched, portable super35 4k camera, exclusive. Sony fs7 manual pdf sony s pxw fs7 xdcam super 35 camera system is a flexible 4k ca. Fs7 ii dramatically improves the experience of shooting with sony s ultimate documentary camcorder and is simply one of the world s most versatile super 35mm camcorders. Several things are necessary and should be completed in the following order. You can find the free fs7 guide here and the accompanying article here. When the operation differs depending on the lens used, you will find the relevant information in notes or tips. Find the user manual and the help you need for the products you own at manualsonline. Nov 09, 2016 download free the fdtimes 12page special report on the new sony fs7 ii 2 mb pdf. We recently acquired a sony fs7 open box special and are slowly working our way toward figuring it out. To borrow the sony fs5 camera from the centre for digital arts you. Expanding on the original fs7, sony s pxwfs7m2 xdcam super 35 camera system is a flexible 4k camera system.
The sony fs7 ii xdcam super 35 camera system builds on the original fs7 s strengths by adding advanced features including electronic variable nd technology, a lever lock type emount, and a new mechanical design for faster and. Sony fs7 downloads, links, and more z systems, inc. So far, we know that if you are planning on shootin. October 26, 2014 alisterchapman 1 comment so with the fs7 now shipping and the first units landing in peoples hands i have put together a comprehensive guide to using s log3 and cineei on the pxw fs7. A tutorial for quick and easy color grading for the s log profile using davinci and vision color luts. Aug 01, 2017 i was recently asked by sony to write a user guide for the pxw fs7 and fs7m2. Sony s venice camera simulator is an interactive training tool that represents the cinealta camera s menudriven user interface. Sony introduces the new cinema verite pxw fs7 ii this november, just in time for nab ny and interbee 2017. The ultimate exposure guides for sony pxw and pmw series. Shot in 50p avchd, but the camera is able to make higher qual. Learn about the sony xavc codec on our sony xavc pages.
The guide does not replace the manual but should act as a useful point of reference for those unfamiliar with the cameras. For example the fs7 is rated at 800 iso in rec709 but rated at 2000 iso in log. Excellent dynamic range, using the cameras full recording range. Learn about shooting in s log2 and s log3 in the cineel shooting mode on the pxw fs7, how the much greater dynamic range can benefit your image and what is required after shooting to insure you have an image that looks professional. Dec 05, 2014 if i am rating the fs7 at 800 iso, thus exposing my s log image about a stop and a third brighter to get a cleaner signal to noise ratio, do i still set my skin tones to 6570% when viewing that lut. By far, the biggest difference in the two cameras is the addition of the electronic nd filter system introduced on sony s x180 and popularized by the fs5. Sony pxw fs7 specifications model sony pxw fs7 sensor 35mm exmor cmos lens mount emount recording formats xavci xavcl mpeg 4. Cineslog3 s gamut3slog3 s log 2 and 3 have the same dynamic and contrast range.
Sony pxwfs7 quick reference manual pdf download manualslib. Insert the media into the utility s slot of the camera and turn the powr on. Slog is a log curve which has been specially optimised for digital motion picture cameras to maximise the performance of the image sensor. According to alister, it is recommended to expose s log 3 on the fs7 about a stop or two brighter to get the most of out of it. The use of sony s liion cell battery in ecigarettes and vape pens is not advisable. Well it s now complete and available for free download from sony. A host of enhancements, from an allnew lens mount to worldleading electronic auto variable nd system and enhanced ergonomics, transform the possibilities of what you can do. As a previous owner of both the sony pmwex1 and nexfs700 and a current. The hit argentinian ecothriller tv series that garnered early critical acclaim at toronto film festival.
All in the inside details on the supremely versatile fs7 ii super 35mm camcorder. The pxw fs7 is primarily designed to use s log recording in the cine ei. You can see part 1 embedded above and part 2 below. Chapman, reading the fs7 guide shouldnt be an excuse to skip giving the user manual a proper read, though. Press mnu to close the menu after the format is completed. For fast turn around work where footage wont have a. A guide to the sony fs7 mk ii creative media centre sheffield. Pxw fs7 rmt845 infrared remote control supplied laea3, laea4 amount adaptor ifuwlm3 usb wireless lan module supplied vct fs7 shoulder adaptor s nhgseries xqd memory card mrwe80 xqd card reader hxrifr5 interface unit bcu1, bcu2 battery charger bcu1 supplied bpu30, bpu60, bpu60t, bpu90 battery pack bpu30 supplied ac. Base iso and sxsoutput desqueeze ratio can be changed in project details menu, and other items in the menu are not simulated. To get instruction manuals, help guides, or download pdf documents, please select a category to find your model, or type the model name in the search box. The sony pxwfs7m2 is not a direct replacement to the original fs7, but rather a separate offering in the sony large sensorcinema camera line. Because sony cameras only offer lut processing in cine mode using s log, you simply use it on top of your s log3 picture. Sony fs7 discussion board the place to go for the latest info, issues, and discussions regarding the new pxw fs7 camera.
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