Sony PXW-FS7 MK2

The ALEXA XT Plus (XT = Xtended Technology) is the most versatile and flexible of the ALEXA XT camera range, and thus a true allrounder. With an integrated wireless receiver for camera and lens remote control, built-in tilt and roll sensors, a DNxHD license and additional connectors for camera and lens control, signal output and accessory power supply, the ALEXA XT Plus offers the best value for anyone who can live without an optical viewfinder.

Equipment description

Sony PXW-FS7 mark 2 4K camera

Compatible with Sony-E connector lenses.

Compared to its predecessor, it has a Sony-E bayonet connector and smooth ND filter changes.

Technical specification

Image sensor (type) Super35 type single chip CMOS Exmor sensor
Effective pixel count 17:9, 4096 (horizontal) x 2160 (vertical)
16:9, 3840 (horizontal) x 2160 (vertical)
Built-in optical filters Transparent, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
linear ND adjustment
Sensitivity (2000 lux, 89.9% reflectance) Image gamma: T14 (3840 x 2160/23.98p mode, 3200 K)
ISO sensitivity ISO 2000 (gamma S-Log3, light source D55)
Minimum illumination 0.7 lux ( 18 dB, 23.98p, shutter off, ND transparent filter, F1.4 aperture)
Signal-to-noise ratio 57 dB (Y) (typical)
Shutter speed 1/3 to 1/9000 s
Slow motion and fast motion function XAVC-I 3840 x 2160 mode: 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
XAVC-I 1920 x 1080 mode: 1 to 180 frames (59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p), 1 to 150 frames (50p, 25p)
XAVC-L 3840 x 2160 mode: 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
XAVC-L 1920 x 1080 mode: 1 to 120 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
White balance Preset, memory A, memory B (1500 K-50,000 K)/ATW
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma curve STD, HG, user, S-log3
Weight Approximately 2.0 kg (body only)
Approximately 4.5 kg (with viewfinder, eyepiece, handle remote control, BP-U30 battery, SELP28135G lens, and XQD memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *1 156 x 239 x 247 mm (body without protruding parts)
Power supply 12 V direct current
Power consumption Approximately 19 watts (XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p recording, SELP28135G lens, viewfinder on, no external device used)
Temperature in the working environment From 0° C to 40° C
Storage temperature From -20° C to 60° C
Battery life Approx. 1 hr. using BP-U30 battery (recording in XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode, SELP28135G lens, viewfinder on, without using external device)
Approx. 2 hr. using BP-U60 battery (recording in XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode, SELP28135G lens, viewfinder on, without using an external device)
Approx. 3 hrs. using BP-U90 battery (recording in XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode, SELP28135G lens, viewfinder on, without using an external device)
Recording format (image) XAVC-I mode: 4K 59.94p VBR, bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: 4K 50p VBR, bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: 4K 29.97p VBR, bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: 4K 23.98p VBR, bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: 4K 25p VBR, bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
Recording format (image) XAVC-I mode: QFHD 59.94p CBG, bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: QFHD 50p CBG, bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: QFHD 29.94p CBG, bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: QFHD 23.98p CBG, bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: QFHD 25p CBG, bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: HD 59.94p VBR, max bit rate 222 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: HD 50p VBR, max bit rate 185 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: HD 59.94i VBR, max bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: HD 50i VBR, max bit rate 112 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-I mode: HD 29.97p VBR, max bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4
Recording format (image) XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p mode: VBR, max bit rate 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/23.98p/25p mode: VBR, max bit rate 100 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, max bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, max bit rate 35 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, max bit rate 25 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVCTode MPEG HD422: CBR, max bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
Apple ProRes 422 HQ: VBR, max bit rate 220 Mbps, 4:2:2, 10 bits
ProRes 422*2
Apple ProRes 422: VBR, max bit rate 147 Mbps, 4:2:2, 10 bits
Recording format (audio) LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels (recording/playback of ONLY 2 channels)
Number of frames per second during recording XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-I HD mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25pXAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-L 35 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-L 25 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50iMPEG HD422 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98P, 25p 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
Recording/playback time XAVC-I 4K/QFHD 59.94p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 22 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 11 minutes
XAVC-I 4K/QFHD 50p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 26 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 13 minutes
XAVC-I 4K/QFHD 29.97p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 44 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 22 minutes
PXW-FS7
Recording/playback time, XAVC-I 4K/QFHD mode 23.98p
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approx. 55 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 27 minutes
XAVC-I 4K/QFHD 25P mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 52 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 26 minutes
Recording/playback time ProRes 422 HQ*2
“ProRes 422 HQ
59.94i/29.97p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 60 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): About 30 minutes
” ProRes 422 HQ
Mode 50i/25p
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 72 minutes,
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 36 minutes
ProRes 422 HQ
23.98p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 74 minutes
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 37 minutes
Recording/playback time ProRes 422 HQ*2
ProRes 422
59.94i/29.97p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 90 minutes
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 45 minutes
ProRes 422
Mode 50i/25p
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 108 minutes
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 54 minutes
ProRes 422
23.98p mode
For QD-G128A card (128 GB): Approximately 112 minutes
For QD-G64A card (64 GB): Approximately 56 minutes
Sony PXW-FS7 MK2

The ALEXA XT Plus (XT = Xtended Technology) is the most versatile and flexible of the ALEXA XT camera range, and thus a true allrounder. With an integrated wireless receiver for camera and lens remote control, built-in tilt and roll sensors, a DNxHD license and additional connectors for camera and lens control, signal output and accessory power supply, the ALEXA XT Plus offers the best value for anyone who can live without an optical viewfinder.

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