Sony PMW F5
The Sony PMW-F5 is a versatile digital cinema camera with an 8.9MP Super 35mm CMOS sensor, offering 14 stops of dynamic range for film-like highlight and shadow rendering. It supports internal recording in XAVC format and can capture 4K and 2K RAW footage with an optional AXS-R5 recorder.
Designed for modularity, the F5 features an FZ mount with a PL-mount adapter and records high-speed footage up to 240 fps in 2K RAW. Its compact and durable design makes it ideal for documentaries, music videos, and ENG, with the option to upgrade to the PMW-F55 for expanded features.
Model
Sony PMW-F5
Sensor
35mm with Rolling Shutter
Lens Mount
FZ-Mount with PL Adaptor
Recording Format
RAW 16-bit
XAVC 10-bit 4:2:2
XAVC Class480 10-bit 4:2:2
XAVC Class300 10-bit 4:2:2
MPEG-4 SStP 8-bit 4:4:4:4/4:2:2
MPEG-2 8-bit 4:2:2
File Format
MXF
Resolution
| RAW 4K | 4096×2160 (with additional AXS-R5 Recorder) |
| RAW 2K | 2048×1080 (with additional AXS-R5 Recorder) |
| XAVC 2K | 2048×1080 |
| XAVC HD | 1920×1080 |
| XAVC HD | 1920×1080 (Proxy when recording RAW) |
| MPEG4 SStP | 1920×1080 |
| MPEG2 HD | 1920×1080 |
| MPEG2 | 1280×720 |
Maximum Frame Rate (PAL)
| RAW 4K | 50 fps (with additional AXS-R5 Recorder) |
| RAW 2K | 240 fps (with additional AXS-R5 Recorder) |
| XAVC 2K | 100 fps |
| XAVC HD | 100 fps |
Media
| RAW | AXS (with additional AXS-R5 Recorder) |
| Internal Recording | SxS Pro+ |
| Setup/LUT | SD Card |
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 8CH 24-bit 48-kHz
ISO
| ISO Range | 800-6400 |
| Native ISO | 2000 |
Internal ND Filters
Clear
IRND 0.9 (3 Stops)
IRND 1.8 (6 Stops)
Batteries
V-Lock
Inputs
2x XLR 3-Pin (Audio)
1x XLR 4-Pin (DC)
1x Digital Viewfinder Interface
1x BNC (Genlock)
1x Timecode I/O
Outputs
4x BNC (HD: SDI 1/2 Line Output, SDI 3/4 Monitor Output)
1x BNC (Test Output)
1x BNC (Shutter)
1x HDMI
1x Stereo Mini Jack (Headphone)
2x 12V Hirose (with v-lock adaptor plate)
Weight
2.2 kg (body only)
4.5 kg (with accessories*)
*Including camera body, body cap, EVF with cable, V-Lock battery plate, vocas shoulder base plate, cage
