Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System Body

The Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System is ideal for whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, or corporate productions.

The Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System is ideal for whether you're shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions.

Key Features

• 6K Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• 15 Stops of Dynamic Range, Dynamic HDR
• DCI 4K and UHD 4K up to 60p
• Quad Full HD 120p Raw with XDCA-FX9 Unit
• HD Recording up to 150/180 fps
• Sony E-Mount
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC-I up to 600 Mb/s
• Auto-HD, AF, 7-Stop ND Filter, 3D LUTs
• Dual Base ISO up to 102,400, HLG Mode
• 12G/6G/3G-SDI and HDMI Output up to 4K

The Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System 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.

Firmware Version 4.0

C3 Portal Integration Improvements:

• LUT improvements include the ability to import and manage 3D LUT files created in the cloud.
• Multiple camera ALL files can be managed via the cloud service.
• Automatic file transfer: Original files can be backed up to the cloud after capturing each clip, eliminating the need to block out time to create backups.
• Shooting Workflow Improvements:

Record LUT Data as Metadata: LUT cube data applied to your monitor image can now be recorded as metadata, saving time in post otherwise spent managing LUT data linkage.

Audio Meter Channel Switching: You can now switch the onscreen audio level meter between CH1/2 and CH3/4 using the Audio menu.

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 and supports dynamic HDR and hybrid log gamma mode (HLG), enabling 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.

S-Cinetone

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.

Dual Base ISO

In addition to its wide dynamic range, the FX9's enhanced color and light features include a dual base ISO of 800/4000 with a maximum ISO of up to 102,400, which is helpful when in low-light situations or using a slower lens.

The base sensitivity of ISO 800 provides 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 whenever you're using slow lenses. The FX9's extended ISO range is 320 to 102,400.

3D LUTs and HLG

Customize your FX9 look by importing and storing up to 16 LUT files that can be used to preview your look. The FX9 can record HDR in either S-Log3 or HLG (hybrid log gamma). S-Log3 provides optimized capture with maximum dynamic range and color grading options, while HLG offers quick content delivery without additional color grading for day-to-day workflows.

16-Bit Raw via XDCA-FX9 Unit

Use the FX9 with the optional XDCA-FX9 unit to fully exploit the 15+ stops of dynamic range with 16-bit raw output in either 2K or 4K using a single BNC cable and a compatible external recorder. The XDCA-FX9 extension unit also adds advanced networking for streaming/file transfers and a slot-in for a wireless audio receiver.

HDR/SDR Dual Support

The FX9's EVF can easily be switched between HDR and SDR emulation modes when capturing HDR content. When adjusting the brightness of the image in SDR emulation, the SDR gain dB is recorded as metadata so it can be used in post-production for the SDR content. Together these changes make it easier to shoot in HDR while also producing a quick turnaround for SDR content.

Electronic ND Filter

Sony's built-in, 7-stop electronic variable neutral density (ND) filter can be set to auto or you can adjust filter density manually in smooth increments from 1/4 to 1/128 as you shoot, creating perfectly exposed images without affecting depth of field as lighting conditions change. Use higher-density settings with a slower shutter speed for artistic effects.

Media and Recording Formats

The FX9 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. 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. 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.

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 oversa...