Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (Body Only)
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...
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 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 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. 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 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.The FX9 offers 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. 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 the depth of field as lighting conditions change. Use higher-density settings with a slower shutter speed for artistic effects. 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-Cine tone 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. 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 onto human faces. 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. 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. 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 that will be easily sent via the network. Also, a maximum 28-second Cache Rec is available to prevent missing any shot.
Sony PXW-FX9 Specs
Lens Mount |
Sony E
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 20.5 Megapixel
Effective: 19 Megapixel |
Image Sensor |
35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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Image Stabilization |
Supplies Stabilization Metadata
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
800 to 4000 (Extended: 320 to 102,400)
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Internal Recording Modes |
XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 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 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/100/120 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 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 59.94/100/120 fps 2048 x 1080 at 59.94/100/120/150/180 fps |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: XQD
Slot 2: XQD Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
Video I/O |
1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI 2.0 Output |
Mobile App Compatible |
Yes
*As of April 2023: Check with the manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Battery Type |
Sony BP-U Series
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Lens Mount |
Sony E
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Lens Communication |
Yes, with Autofocus Support
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 20.5 Megapixel
Effective: 19 Megapixel |
Image Sensor |
35.7 x 18.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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Image Stabilization |
Supplies Stabilization Metadata
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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
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Internal Filter Holder |
No
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Capture Type |
Video Only
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Shutter Type |
Electronic Rolling Shutter
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Shutter Speed |
1/8000 to 1 Second
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
800 to 4000 (Extended: 320 to 102,400)
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Gain |
-3 to 18 dB
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Shutter Angle |
5.6 to 360°
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Advertised Dynamic Range |
15 Stops
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
57 dB
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White Balance |
2000 to 15,000K
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Internal Recording Modes |
XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 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 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/100/120 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 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 59.94/100/120 fps 2048 x 1080 at 59.94/100/120/150/180 fps |
Sensor Crop Modes |
Super35 / APS-C
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Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes
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Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
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Built-In Microphone Type |
Mono
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Audio Recording |
XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Proxy: 2-Channel AAC Audio |
IP Streaming |
Yes
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Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: XQD
Slot 2: XQD Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
Video I/O |
1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI 2.0 Output |
Audio I/O |
2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
Power I/O |
1 x Barrel (18 to 20.5VDC) Input
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Other I/O |
1 x BNC (Genlock) Data Input
1 x BNC (Timecode) Data Input/Output 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control 1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data |
Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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Mobile App Compatible |
Yes
*As of April 2023: Check with the manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
None
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Display Size |
3.5"
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Resolution |
2,760,000 Dot
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Display Type |
Included External Touchscreen LCD
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Type |
Optional, Not Included
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Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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Focus Mode |
Automatic, Manual Focus
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Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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Storage Temperature |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
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Battery Type |
Sony BP-U Series
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Power Consumption |
35.2 W
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Shoe Mount |
1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Included Handle
1 x Cold Shoe on Included Handle |
Tripod Mounting Thread |
3/8"-16 Female (Bottom)
1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mounting Thread |
2 x 3/8"-16
6 x 1/4"-20 |
Netflix Approved |
Yes
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Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.7 x 5.6 x 9" / 146 x 142.5 x 229 mm (Without Protrusions)
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Weight |
10.58 lb / 4.8 kg (With Battery, Grip, Handle, Monitor, Recording Media, Viewfinder)
4.41 lb / 2.00 kg (Body Only) |