Convert your MoveLink TX into a handheld microphone with the ML-H from Godox. The smartly designed handle simply slides into the belt clip on the TX (available separately) and allows you to use the microphone/transmitter for wireless man-on-the-street interviews and on-scene video reports.
A foam windscreen is included to reduce breath and wind noise. The 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom lets you attach the ML-H to a small stand (available separately) for tabletop use.
Key Features
Panasonic HC-X1500: Pro UHD 4K in a Compact Form
Offering high-quality UHD 4K60 imaging and Wi-Fi live streaming, the Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K Pro Camcorder can meet both your main camera and behind-the-scenes (BTS) capture needs. This compact and lightweight camcorder records UHD 4K at broadcast-compatible frame rates, so it fits smoothly into your existing broadcast workflow.
UHD 4K with Downscaling
The HC-X1500 features a 1/2.5" 8.29M MOS sensor that always shoots at UHD 4K resolution, with the Venus processing engine scaling the 4K image for HD delivery via 3G-SDI or HDMI outputs.
Recording Modes
Record in either MP4, MOV, or AVCHD Progressive at rates ranging from 720p50 to UHD 4K60 to best suit your various projects.
Leica Dicomar 24x Zoom
Optional Handle Unit
ND Filters
The camera features built-in selectable 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 ND mechanical filters for quick adjustments during changing lighting conditions.
3.5" LCD Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Live Streaming
Live stream your footage via RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS using the HC-X1500's integrated Wi-Fi with WPA/WPA2 encryption.
The FeelWorld Two 5.5" On-Camera Monitors with Wireless Transmitter & Receiver System includes a 5.5" monitor with an integrated wireless transmitter and a 5.5" monitor with an integrated receiver. The monitors transmit and receive video with a resolution up to 1080p, though they will each support a 4K signal directly through the HDMI input. The monitors both feature a touchscreen display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a brightness of 500 cd/m². Each monitor comes with four built-in LUTs for monitoring HDR footage in Rec. 709, and you can upload up to 50 user LUTs to choose from for monitoring your image.
Multiple power options include a 12 VDC input, an 8 VDC output for connecting optional dummy battery cables, and a USB Type-C port that allows you to upload .cube format logs with an optional USB Type-A to Type-C adapter. Two L-series battery slots allow you to hot-swap batteries for uninterrupted runtimes. A single 1/4"-20 mounting thread is provided on the bottom for mounting. Each monitor includes a removable sunshade to protect from glare and bright skies.
The FeelWorld 5.5" On-Camera Monitor with Built-In Wireless Receiver features a touchscreen display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and brightness of 500 cd/m². The monitor receives up to a 1080p signal, which can be transmitted by an optional FeelWorld FT6 wireless receiver/monitor combo. It has an HDMI input port that supports signals up to DCI 4K24 and UHD 4K30, and an HDMI output for connecting to local monitors and other devices. The monitor comes with four built-in LUTs for monitoring HDR footage in Rec. 709, and you can upload up to 50 user LUTs to choose from for monitoring your image.
A large set of software features includes waveform, vectorscope, histogram, and anamorphic mode. These can be accessed via the menu wheel on top of the monitor. The menu system is simple, with touchscreen tabs on the sides and a clean look, and it provides a live view of most settings as you go through the tabs, including in the LUT tab where log profiles are Selectable.
Multiple power options include a 12 VDC input, an 8 VDC output for connecting optional dummy battery cables, and a USB Type-C port that allows you to upload .cube format logs with an optional USB Type-A to Type-C adapter. Two L-series battery slots allow you to hot-swap batteries for uninterrupted runtimes. A single 1/4"-20 mounting thread is provided on the bottom for mounting. The monitor includes a removable sunshade to protect from glare and bright skies.
The FeelWorld 5.5" On-Camera Monitor with Built-In Wireless Transmitter features a touchscreen display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and brightness of 500 cd/m². The monitor transmits up to a 1080p signal, which can be received by an optional FeelWorld FR6 wireless transmitter/monitor combo. It has an HDMI input port that supports signals up to DCI 4K24 and UHD 4K30, and an HDMI output for connecting to local monitors and other devices. The monitor comes with four built-in LUTs for monitoring HDR footage in Rec. 709, and you can upload up to 50 user LUTs to choose from for monitoring your image.
A large set of software features includes waveform, vectorscope, histogram, and anamorphic mode. These can be accessed via the menu wheel on top of the monitor. The menu system is simple, with touchscreen tabs on the sides and a clean look, and it provides a live view of most settings as you go through the tabs, including in the LUT tab where log profiles are Selectable.
Multiple power options include a 12 VDC input, an 8 VDC output for connecting optional dummy battery cables, and a USB Type-C port that allows you to upload .cube format logs with an optional USB Type-A to Type-C adapter. Two L-series battery slots allow you to hot-swap batteries for uninterrupted runtimes. A single 1/4"-20 mounting thread is provided on the bottom for mounting. The monitor includes a removable sunshade to protect from glare and bright skies.
Allowing you to view four DCI/UHD 4K HDMI signals in a quad split, the FeelWorld ATEM156 can be used as a companion to switchers without a multiview function, such as the Blackmagic ATEM Mini switcher. Four HDMI loop outputs let you connect your four signals to the switcher. You can move any signal to any window in the quad split. A PiP image can also be displayed in each window. Alternatively, a dual view or single image can be displayed on the screen, also supporting Picture-in-Picture. Dual view can be set up in a vertical or horizontal split, and you can set one side of the split to be larger than the other.
The ATEM156 features a 15.6" IPS display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 250 cd/m² brightness, and 170° viewing angle. Software features, such as peaking and false color, additionally let you analyze each image. A 3.5mm stereo headphone jack on the front panel allows for audio monitoring.
DCI 4K24/UHD 4K30 HDMI input and loop output
Rec.709 color standard
Aluminum housing
Desktop bracket with three 1/4"-20 holes for various mounting options, including hang-mounted
Customizable F1 to F4 shortcut keys
V-mount battery plate
12 VDC power input
100 and 75mm VESA mounts
Screen splits: 1P, 2P LR, 2P TB, 2P PiP, or 4P
Peaking focus assist
False color
Anamorphic: x1.33, x1.5, x1.8, or x2.0
Rotate: 0/90/180/270°, H mirror, V mirror
Check field: red, green, blue, mono
Image freeze
Zoom
Pixel to pixel
Center marker
Safety marker: 80/85/90/93/96%, 4:3, 2.39:1, 2.35:1, 1.85:1
Line color: red, green, blue, white
Key Features
Featuring a full-HD IPS LCD panel, the FeelWorld P173-9HSD 17.3" Broadcast LCD Monitor can be used for 4K, HD, as well as SD workflows in studio, broadcast, and other professional video applications. The rear panel contains SDI, HDMI, DVI, component, and composite inputs, and outputs are available for SDI, HDMI, component and composite. The HDMI input will accept both DCI and UHD 4K signals for high-resolution productions. A separate audio input for analog stereo audio is available via RCA connections. A tally input can be used for studio integration.
Professional monitoring tools such as focus peaking, markers, monochrome, R/G/B-only, pixel-to-pixel mapping, and image flip are built-in for analyzing your video and ensuring a proper image. A V-mount plate is built into the back for powering in the field, away from a mains source. If shooting outdoors attach the included sunhood for optimal contrast. A U-bracket is also included for convenient tabletop mounting.
Monitoring Tools
Key Features
with a compact design for solo shooters, travel applications, and to serve as an ideal B cam, the Sony FX3 borrows from both the Cinema Line and Alpha series of cameras to create an optimized portable cinema camera. The FX3 features all of the imaging attributes you'd expect from this class but sports a newly designed body that's hand-holdable, with a streamlined and minimal profile, and has a "cage-free" design, indicating the ability to secure various accessories directly to the camera body.
Its 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (10.2MP effective in video mode) pairs with a BIONZ XR processor to achieve UHD 4K video capture with internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling or 16-bit raw output. The sensor's BSI design heightens clarity and sensitivity, with an expandable ISO 80-409600 Range and greater-than 15-stop dynamic Range for working in mixed lighting conditions. Benefitting color and tonal control, an S-Cinetone mode can be used for matching to VENICE, FX9, or FX6 sources and there is also S-Log3/2 gamut support and 10-bit HLG for simple HDR productions. The sensor and processor also work together to greatly reduce rolling shutter and the sensor's design incorporates a Fast Hybrid AF system for intelligent and quick focusing performance and subject tracking.
Beyond the physical design just being compact, it's also built to maximize efficiency and operability through the inclusion of an articulating 3.0" touchscreen LCD, a removable shoe-mounted top handle with dual XLR mic inputs, and 5-axis mechanical image stabilization for smoother handheld recording.
Note:
The Sony ECM-XM1 Microphone is not included.
This compact addition to Sony's Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3 also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO Range and battery of the a7S III.
The 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer true cinematic expression with 10.2MP effective video and 12.1MP stills capture. The full-frame sensor provides shallow depth of field looks, impressive bokeh, and reduced rolling shutter artifacts.
Key Features
The Sony ECM-W2BT brings vloggers, YouTubers, journalists, and content creators using Sony cameras with digital MI interfaces a flexible and easy-to-use true-wireless microphone system featuring advanced Bluetooth technology for high-quality audio and reliable, low-latency performance.
The miniature clip-on transmitter with a built-in omnidirectional microphone makes it fast and easy to mic up your subject for a quick interview without having to worry about a cable. The transmitter also features a stereo 3.5mm audio input, allowing you to connect a smaller, more discreet lavalier such as the ECM-LV1 (available separately) if desired.
The compact receiver attaches directly to the MI shoe mount on compatible Sony cameras, giving the system up to 9 hours of shooting time, assisted by the camera's power. Both the transmitter and receiver are powered via built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries; without an MI connection the system will operate for up to 3 hours between charges. If the camera's MI shoe is also equipped with a digital interface, the direct connection allows the camera to record pristine sound with an ultra-low noise floor.
A smart feature is the addition of a built-in microphone on the receiver unit, along with a 3-setting switch allowing you to pick up audio from either the subject at the transmitter, the camera operator at the receiver, or both at the same time for interviews. The receiver also features a 3.5mm output for connection to traditional DSLR/mirrorless cameras and a 3.5mm TRS cable is supplied along with a USB cable and a windscreen for the transmitter/mic.
Key Features
Designed for vlogging, YouTube videos, and content creation, the black Sony ECM-LV1 is a compact stereo lavalier microphone with a 3.3' cable and 3.5mm TRS connector for use with cameras and wireless transmittersâincluding the Sony ECM-W2BT Camera-Mount Bluetooth Wireless system. The lav features two omnidirectional capsules that each pick up sound in a 360° radius, resulting in stereo audio capture.
The low-profile mic is only 32mm in length and 11mm in diameter, while the included 360° rotatable clip offers flexible options for discreetly attaching the mic to clothing. The electret-condenser capsule is powered by plug-in power from your camera, voice recorder, or transmitter, so a battery is not required. The included foam windscreen helps reduce wind noise for cleaner recordings.
Key Features
The GoPro Sleeve + Lanyard set for HERO9/HERO10/HERO11 Black features a black silicone protective sleeve cover that protects your camera from scratches while leaving access to the ports, buttons, and front and rear displays of the camera. Using the lanyard, you can wear the camera around your neck, or you can remove the lanyard and mount the camera on various supports the way you normally would in most cases.
Replace the original door of your HERO9 Black with the GoPro Replacement Door. Snapping into place on the camera, it maintains the camera waterproof capacity while also keeping debris out.
The GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO9 Black includes a spare HERO9 Black 1720mAh battery and features a simultaneous dual charger for two 1720mAh GoPro batteries. The charger has a USB Type-C power port and comes with a USB Type-C to Type-A cable for use with USB wall plug adapters or other USB power sources.
Key Features
The RØDE SC6 Dual TRRS Input and Headphone Output for Smartphones is an input/output breakout box for smartphones and tablets. It has two TRRS inputs and one stereo headphone output. It connects to any TRRS device, such as your smartphone, and allows you to use one or two smartLav microphones while providing a headphone jack for monitoring and playback. Use it to monitor audio from the smartLav and input two smartLavs into the mono channel in interview or dual-dialog applications.
Key Features
The DeadCat VMPR Artificial Fur Wind Shield from Rode is a furry wind-cover for the VideoMic Pro with the Lyre Shock-mount (sold separately). The artificial fur minimizes wind-noise in windy environments while remaining acoustically transparent. Not compatible with VideoMic Pro with band suspension.
Turn your Wireless GO Transmitter into a piece of wearable tech with the Rode MagClip GO, a magnetic clip that lets you affix the transmitter to nearly any piece of clothing. Clip the transmitter to a tie, a shirt collar and more. Position the mic with complete flexibility.
Simply put the transmitter on one side of the material and the magnet on the other side with the swatch of clothing sandwiched in between. The transmitter will stay in place.
Key Features
A Discreet Lav Mic for On-Camera Talent
Use the black Rode Lavalier GO omnidirectional lavalier microphone to get the convenience and clarity of a broadcast-quality, clip-on lapel mic for your Rode Wireless GO system. Ideal for mobile journalists and videographers, the Lavalier GO features a durable 3.9' Kevlar-reinforced cable terminated in a gold-plated 3.5mm TRS connector for enhanced conductivity. The miniature mic capsule is easily concealed and features a foam pop shield to reduce vocal plosives. Its omnidirectional polar pattern provides 360 degrees of sound pickup, while the condenser element yields a wide, full-frequency response, giving you a clear and intelligible voice capture.
Designed for Journalists and Creators
Accessories
If you're shooting mobile video and want better audio than what your phone providesâor if you need to record VO or ADR on the goâthe Rode VideoMIC Me is worth your consideration. This is a shotgun mic that plugs right into a smartphone's 3.5mm TRRS headphone jack, letting you record quality audio in the process.
The mic focuses the audio capture on what's directly in front of the capsule thanks to the directional polar pattern. It's primarily intended for use with compatible smartphones and devices that sport 3.5mm TRRS connections. The mic comes with a flexible mounting bracket as well as a furry windscreen for achieving a better sound in windy conditions.
with its simple plug-and-play form factor, the mic is perfectly suited for mobile video recording. However, the quality of the mic itself is good enough to be used for VO or ADR when studios are not available; the mic has been used this way in a few television shows.
The highly directional cardioid polar pattern will help tamp down unwanted room noise and ambience.
A rear-mounted, built-in 3.5mm jack works with headphones, or it can also be utilized for backup recording.
Key Features
Via an HDMI output to a meeting room display or digital whiteboard, the Kandao Meeting Pro can be connected to an online meeting without being plugged into a computer. In this mode, it can be connected to the web over your choice of Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and you can plug in peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard to a USB port. Alternatively, you can plug the camera into your laptop over a USB connection for a more traditional setup. The Meeting Pro provides an immersive 360° camera, an omnidirectional microphone with an 18' pickup range, and full-duplex speakerphones with noise and echo cancellation, all in a single unit that can turn virtually any space into a meeting room for small to mid-size meetings.
The Meeting Pro allows you to switch between 1080p30 or 720p30 HD resolutions and to record your meetings to 64GB of internal storage and to an optional SD card. The all-in-one conference camera features an Android operating system in which you can download and use popular conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Teams. Advanced algorithms in the camera provide automatic tracking and focusing on the active speaker. When there are multiple active speakers, the Meeting Pro will split the screen to display the entire meeting across the top and closeup shots of active speakers below.
All-in-One Conference Camera
The Meeting Pro features an immersive dual-lens 360° camera that delivers 1080p30 or 720p30 resolution output, an omnidirectional 8-microphone array with an 18' diameter pickup range, and full-duplex speakerphones that minimize noise and echo. It also allows you to record your meetings to 64GB of internal storage and to an optional SD card. Its Android operating system can download and run popular conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Teams.
Two Operating Modes
Connect to an online meeting as a standalone unit over an HDMI connection to a meeting room display, digital whiteboard, or projector. Or plug into a Mac or Windows laptop (or desktop) via a USB connection.
Automatic Tracking and Focusing
The Meeting Pro automatically tracks and focuses on the active speaker in a meeting. When there are multiple active speakers, the Meeting Pro will split the screen and display the entire meeting across the top and closeup shots of active speakers below.
Bluetooth Remote Control
A Bluetooth remote is included to control many functions, including switching between 1080p30 and 720p30 resolution types. Several of the functions can also be controlled via onboard buttons.
Compared to Kandao Meeting 360
The Meeting Pro provides many upgrades over its predecessor, the Kandao Meeting 360 system. The new features include HDMI and Ethernet connectivity, a built-in Android system, SD card recording, and more.
Key Features
The Godox GM55 is a compact, 5.5" on-camera monitor with a lightweight plastic design, 1080p touchscreen display, and HDMI input and output supporting up to DCI 4K24 and UHD 4K30 camera signals. The output allows you to connect to a wireless transmitter so other operators can monitor the image on set. The GM55 also features a headphone port and a proprietary camera control port for controlling record start/stop and other basic functions of Select cameras via optional Godox control cables. The monitor comes with an L-series battery plate on the rear and offers a DC power input port for optional power cables. Additionally, a DC output port is provided for running power to Select cameras from the monitor. Batteries and power cables are sold separately.
The GM55 allows you to import up to 25 3D LUTs via an SD card slot, which has a protective cover over it just as there is over the camera control port (the SD slot is for LUT import only). The extensive software features of the GM55, such as false color and vectorscope, can be adjusted by touchscreen via a simple interface with headings on the left side and adjustment points on the right. These allow you to monitor focus, exposure, and other factors in more detail. The menu can also partly be controlled by a scroll wheel on top. Six function buttons are provided on the top as well, which can be loaded with the software monitoring features of your choice for quick recall. Three 1/4"-20 mounting ports are provided, on the top, bottom, and right side, allowing for horizontal and vertical mount. A shoe mount adapter is included for attaching the monitor to your camera's hot shoe or to a cage with a shoe mount. A slim, collapsible sun hood is also included and snaps onto the monitor to block sunlight in outdoor environments.
Rec. 709 color space
False color
Zebra
Waveform
Vectorscope
Histogram
Focus assist
Safety marker
Center marker
Audio meters
Zoom
Grid lines
Aspect ratio (up to anamorphic 2.35:1)
Image flip
Key Features
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.
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-FX9 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:
Note:
The network features above also support C3 Portal (only available in specific countries).
6K CMOS Exmor R Sensor
The PXW-FX9's oversampled full-frame 6K sensor provides recording in DCI 4K, UHD, and HD resolutions. Powerful image processing with debayering and down-sampling ensures image quality beyond the limits of conventional Super 35mm sensors. The back-illuminated CMOS image sensor also uses Sony's Exmor R technology for improved sensitivity and noise reduction. Compared to a 4K Super 35mm sensor, the FX9's 6K sensor has over twice the surface area while providing a wider angle of view and shallower depth of field.
15 Stops of Dynamic Range
The FX9 offers an exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range, allowing for creative freedom in color grading and post. Camera operators can concentrate on framing the scene they want while relying upon the FX9 to capture every nuance and detail using 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording.
ISO Control
The FX9 features a base sensitivity of ISO 800, providing the optimal dynamic range for typical documentary applications such as shooting outside or in brightly lit interiors. A secondary high base sensitivity of ISO 4000 excels in low-light conditions such as early morning and evening shoots while maintaining superb image quality and whenever you're using slow lenses. The FX9's extended ISO range is 320 to 102,400.
Electronic ND Filter
Sony's built-in electronic variable neutral density (ND) filter can be set to auto, or adjust filter density manually in smooth increments from 1/4 to 1/128 as you shoot, for perfectly exposed images without affecting depth of field as lighting conditions change. Use higher-density settings with a slower shutter speed for artistic effects.
Recording Formats
Depending on the project, the FX9 has a selection of recording formats. XAVC-I with 422 10-bit quality at a higher 600 Mb/s in 60p. XAVC-Long for longer recording time in smaller file size. The traditional MPEG HD codec is also available. All files will be recorded onto XQD media cards.
Adjustable Frame Rates
Choose your desired frame rate from 1 up to 60 fps for quick- and slow-motion footage. The FX9 creates an immersive image with a wide-angle look and shallower depth of field provided by its full-frame sensor in combination with quick and slow motion. It also offers a quality priority setting that maximizes Full HD slow-motion image quality with advanced oversampling technology.
S-Cinetone Look
S-Cinetone is the default look of FX9 that's tuned to meet the requirements of today's content creators with rich midrange colors, alluring facial tones, and a softer tonal look developed with the same expertise as Sony's world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera. S-Cinetone means that straight out of the camera your content looks fresh and vivid, with subjects that really stand out while retaining plenty of latitude in post-production, thanks to the high-performance full-frame image sensor.
Fast Hybrid AF
Effortlessly track fast-moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide-lens aperture settings to maintain a shallow depth of field with the camera's full-frame sensor. Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase-detection AF for fast, accurate subject tracking with contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy. In addition, Face Detection intelligently recognizes and locks on to human faces. The dedicated 561-point phase-detection AF sensor covers approximately 94% of the whole image area width and 96% of the height, allowing for consistently accurate, responsive AF tracking, even with fast-moving subjects.
Seven-level AF transition speeds from fast-switching between subjects as quickly as possible to slow, where speed is reduced to fit a more measured shooting style, such as a historical TV drama.
Five-level AF subject shift sensitivity ranges from locked-on, ignoring other moving subjects in the frame, to responsive that switches focus from one subject to another—ideal for snapping between race cars as they speed by.
Advanced Image Stabilization
Advanced image stabilization information means even handheld footage can be transformed with Sony Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare software in post-production to look as smooth as if it were shot with a gimbal. Unlike in-camera or lens stabilization, metadata generated by the FX9's built-in gyro allows you to creatively choose the balance between the level of shake compensation and the resolution of trimmed 4K imagery. This feature is also compatible with any E-mount lens and allows for far faster processing than conventional NLE stabilization workflows.
4-Channel Audio Recording
The FX9 offers audio capabilities with independent control dials for each channel. In applications such as an interview, 4-channel audio recording enables simultaneous use of an external microphone for recording ambient sounds, and the built-in microphone for ambient sound and voice memos by the operator.
Inputs and Outputs
The FX9 is equipped with various outputs including a 12G-SDI and an HDMI for 4K output. Also, it has a 3G-SDI for HD output to expand its monitoring flexibility. For multicamera operation, Genlock and TC In/Out terminals are available.
Recording Modes
The FX9 has a selection of backup recording modes that will help ensure the recording is safe. Simul Rec will enable simultaneous HD recording onto two media cards. The 4K/HD Sub Rec mode will allow 4K recording on one card and MPEG HD recording on another card. XAVC Proxy Rec is also available, offering a 9 Mb/s small size proxy file which will be easily sent via the network. Also, a maximum 28-second Cache Rec is available to prevent missing any shot.
Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
Sony's flexible Multi-Interface (MI) shoe provides power, signal connections, and coordinated on/off switching with compatible Sony accessories.
XDCAM Air and GPS Support
Use the FX9 with Sony's XDCAM air service for camera control, to stream to the Sony Cloud, and to upload proxy footage from the field, saving valuable post-production time. A GPS function both records location information in video clips and displays it via XDCAM air.
Optional Extension Unit
Further extend the capabilities of the FX9 with the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit that optimizes camera weight distribution and ergonomics for comfortable shoulder-style shooting—ideal for ENG and documentary applications. The extension unit also adds advanced networking for streaming/file transfers and a slot-in for a wireless audio receiver.