Whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the PXW-FX9K XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System from Sony has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system. The PXW-FX9K features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field. The camera's E-mount is machined from stainless steel and allows you to use E-mount lenses. A Sony 28-135mm f/4 G OSS E-mount zoom lens is included, which covers full-frame format and features an f/4 to f/22 aperture range.
The PXW-FX9K input and output features include 12G/6G-SDI and HDMI outputs for 4K video, a 3G-SDI output for HD, and genlock and timecode when using a multicamera setup. The Fast Hybrid AF autofocus system allows for accurate focus and even allows facial detection to automatically detect human form with 561 points of detection. Advanced image stabilization is achieved using the PXW-FX9K's internal gyroscope for shots so smooth it'll look like you used a gimbal. Its 4-channel audio recording allows you to use external microphones and record ambient sound with the internal mics simultaneously.
The camera features a 15-stop dynamic range, supports dynamic HDR, hybrid log gamma mode (HLG), and records 10-bit 4:2:2 to dual XQD media card slots that support simultaneous and relay recording, as well as multiple backup recording modes that utilize proxy files. The camera can record UHD (3840 x 2160) and HD (1920 x 1080) internally at a selectable frame rate from 1 fps up to 60 fps in XAVC-I, XAVC-Long, and MPEG HD formats. Its 7-stop electronic variable ND filter can perform in auto or manual mode, smoothly adjusting from 1/4 to 1/128 density. The camera's default S-Cinetone color look offers the same soft, vivid tone as with Sony's VENICE camera.
In addition to its wide dynamic range, its enhanced color and light features include a dual base ISO of 800/4000 with a maximum ISO up to 102,400, which is helpful when in low-light situations or using a slower lens. Other improvements with the latest firmware include improved white balancing in sunlight with a more natural look, user-created 3D LUTs, improved AF, audio improvements, USB tethering, T-value metadata, password enhancements, and an S35 2K imager scan mode.
The FX9 includes an integrated Multi-Interface (MI) shoe and comes with a BP-U35 battery, BC-U1A battery charger, AC adapter with power cord, body cap, viewfinder, eyepiece, remote control, and USB cable. The PXW-FX9K is also compatible with the separately available XDCA-FX9 extension unit, which provides ENG shoulder-style support, networking features, and a slot for an optional wireless audio receiver.
Firmware Version 3.0
The v3.0 firmware update offers:
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Communication | Yes, with Autofocus Support |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 20.5 Megapixel Effective: 19 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | 35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Supplies Stabilization Metadata |
Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters and a 2 to 7 Stop Electronic ND Filter |
Internal Filter Holder | No |
Capture Type | Video Only |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 1 Second |
ISO Sensitivity | 800 to 4000 (Extended: 320 to 102,400) |
Gain | -3 to 18 dB |
Shutter Angle | 5.6 to 360° |
Advertised Dynamic Range | 15 Stops |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 57 dB |
White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K |
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94/100/ fps [89 to 222 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [112 Mb/s] XAVC-L 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94/100/ fps [25 to 50 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] MPEG HD422 4:2:2 10-Bit 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [50 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] XAVC Proxy 4:2:0 10-Bit 1920 x 1080 [9 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 [6 to 9 Mb/s] 640 x 360 [3 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via Proprietary Module 4096 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 from 1 to 59.94/100/ fps 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100//150/180 fps |
Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3, Standard |
Built-In Microphone Type | Mono |
Audio Recording | XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio Proxy: 2-Channel AAC Audio |
IP Streaming | Yes |