Sony Electronics launches FX5 cinema camera

GaryPageau ,

Sony Electronics introduced the FX5, a full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series. A newly developed fully stacked CMOS image sensor raises sensitivity performance with 15+ stops of dynamic range, three base ISO settings, and a Dual Gain shooting 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 look 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.

“The FX5 builds on Sony’s Cinema Line expertise, praised by cinematographers and video creators worldwide,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “We wanted to build on the FX3, taking it one step further with the inclusion of some VENICE 2 features, like internal RAW recording and Open Gate. Features like these have been highly requested and will allow creators more creative freedom with an easier workflow.”

Availability and Price

  • ILME-FX5 with XLR Handle Unit will be available mid-August for a suggested retail price of $5,499.99 USD / $6,999.99 CAD.
  • ILME-FX5B body will be available mid-August for a suggested retail price of $4,899.99 USD / $6,299.99 CAD.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.