Introducing Sony FX5

Introducing Sony FX5 – Lighting the Way Forward.

Sony Electronics introduces the FX5, a new full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series. A newly developed fully stacked CMOS image sensor raises sensitivity performance¹with 15+ stops of dynamic range, three base ISO settings², and a Dual Gain shooting³ mode. For the first time in the Cinema Line FX series, the FX5 supports Open Gate shooting and in-camera recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary RAW format. It shoots 5K at up to 60 fps, 4K at up to 120 fps, and FHD at up to 240 fps. The result pairs the Cinema Line look⁴ with production-ready operability in a compact, portable body. Also released are two optional accessories: a detachable OLED viewfinder and an XLR handle unit that records in-camera at up to 96 kHz, 32-bit float.

1 Compared to “FX3”.
²Manual Base ISO selection is supported only in Cine EI and Flexible ISO modes. In Cine EI Quick mode, the optimal Base ISO is selected automatically according to the Exposure Index setting.
³Gain is limited to the equivalent of 18 dB. This function may not be available depending on shooting settings.
⁴Refers to visual expression, including the color and tone of images.

Sony FX5 | Available for Pre-Order

FX5 Camera Body – Expected Price: $4,899.99 | Also available as FX5 with XLR Handle Unit – Expected Price: $5,499.99

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A newly developed image sensor and the latest high-speed image processing engine

Uses a full-frame, fully-stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ XR2™ high-speed image processing engine with a dedicated AI processing unit.
In S-Log3, captures 15+ stops of dynamic range.
Three base ISOs of ISO 800, ISO 4000, and ISO 12800² keep noise low across a wide range of conditions. The Dual Gain Shooting function,³ a first for the FX series, draws more from the sensor for smoother gradation and wider latitude while reducing noise and preserving shadow detail.
Also a first for the FX series, the camera supports 3:2 full-pixel readout across the entire sensor, or Open Gate shooting⁵, plus 17:9, 16:9, and Super 35mm scan modes. In-camera recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary 16-bit scene-linear RAW format, captures high quality without an external recorder. Alongside X-OCN LT, the new X-OCN C1 and X-OCN C2 codecs cut data size to speed transfer and streamline post-production.

High-precision AF powered by AI and detailed settings that support intentional shooting

AI-based human pose estimation recognizes a subject’s eyes, head, and body, holding strong AF performance even in dark scenes. Real-time Tracking follows subjects automatically.
Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) combines visible-light and IR (infrared) sensor data with deep-learning light-source estimation to read scenes accurately, giving more stable⁵ and natural white balance in shade, indoors, and other conditions.
Noise suppression settings (on/off) give flexibility to match shooting intent and post-production workflows.
A de-squeeze function supports anamorphic lenses at 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x.

Excellent operability and high mobility in a compact, lightweight body

5-axis optical in-body image stabilization anchors the image, and the latest stabilization unit roughly doubles the roll correction range of the previous system⁶ to suppress rotational blur. Active Mode and the new Dynamic Active Mode⁷ keep handheld footage steady.
A 3.5-type, approximately 2.76-million-dot 16:9 touch-panel LCD monitor, larger than the FX3’s, mounts on a 4-axis multi-angle arm. It tilts ~98 degrees up, 40 degrees down, and opens ~180 degrees to the side, with a high-brightness adjustable panel. Shooting information sits around the edges of the screen so it never overlaps the image. The “BIG6” home screen, carried over from CineAlta cameras, gathers key settings such as frame rate, exposure, and LUTs so creators can focus on the shot.
A new menu system gives operability consistent with CineAlta cameras and the FX6 on a shared production.

High reliability and expandability to support professional production environments

A high-efficiency cooling fan and optimized heat dissipation keep the camera stable through long recording sessions.
The lightweight, rigid body carries screw holes in multiple locations to attach accessories directly, so you can build rigs without a cage.
Integration with the Monitor & Control application brings video monitoring and remote operation to smartphones, tablets, and Mac.
Uses the recently released high-capacity NP-SA100 battery (2670 mAh), which holds approximately 1.3 times the capacity of the Z-series NP-FZ100 for longer shooting.
Two USB Type-C™ ports accept timecode input through an optional timecode adapter cable and external power through USB Power Delivery (PD),⁹ for stable long-duration shooting.
A wired LAN terminal enables remote operation and a stable network connection, with the expandability professional production networks require.