Whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System from Sony has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system. The PXW-FX9 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.
The PXW-FX9 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-FX9'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.
And with the latest firmware updates (v2.1 and v2.0), the camera can record HD at up to 180 fps, output 16-bit raw 4K/2K footage up to 180 fps, and record Quad Full HD (3840 x 2196) 120p raw via the separately available XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit and Atomos Ninja V+ Pro Kit. 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 two power cords, body cap, viewfinder, eyepiece, remote control, and USB cable. The PXW-FX9 is also compatible with the separately available XDCA-FX9 extension unit, which provides ENG shoulder-style support and networking features.
Image Sensor
Sensor Size: Full Frame
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Resolution: Actual: 20.5 Megapixel, Effective: 19 Megapixel
Pixel Pitch: Bayer
ISO: 800 to 4000 (Native), 320 to 102,400 (Expanded)
Gain: -3 to 18 dB
Camera
Lens Mount: Sony E Mount
Lens Communication: Yes
Shutter Speed: 1/1 to 1/8000 sec
Shutter Angle: 6 to 360°
Built-In ND Filter: 4 to 128 Stop Electronic ND Filter
Built-In Microphone Type: Mono
Recording Media:
Slot 1: XQD
Slot 2: XQD
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid
Internal Recording
Recording Modes:
XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit:
4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 600 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 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 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 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 1080p (9 Mb/s)
1280 x 720p (6 to 9 Mb/s)
640 x 360p (3 Mb/s)
Audio Recording:
XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Proxy: 2-Channel AAC Audio
Interfaces
Video Connectors:
1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output
Audio Connectors:
2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output
Other I/O:
1 x BNC Genlock Data Input
1 x BNC Timecode Data Input/Output
1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control
1 x USB Micro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 Data
Accessory Mount: 3/8"-16 Female (Bottom), 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions: 5.75 x 5.61 x 9.02" / 146 x 142.5 x 229 mm
Weight: 4.4 lb / 2 kg
1x Camera Body
1x Monitor Unit
1x Body Cap
2x Sony 120GB XQD card
1x Sony 240GB XQD card
1x XQD Card Reader
3x BP-U60
1x BP-U30
1x Battery Charger
1x AC Adaptor
1x Viewfinder
1x Mic Holder
1x Eyepiece
1x Grip Remote Control
2x Power Cable