Sony PXW FX9 Camera Hire
In a nutshell
The flagship of our camera department, the amazing Sony FX9 follows the form factor of the original FS7 but brings with it a 6k full frame sensor, dual base ISOs and improved 4K and HD colour sampling. Paired with our Canon CN7 Cine Servo lens and this makes for a mighty setup producing stunning cinematic 4K and HD video in a more recognisable “ENG” style. All of our FX9s feature a Hawk-Woods V-lok plate for extended battery run times to ensure the demand of even the longest shooting day are met.
The technical lowdown
The Sony PXW-FX9 Camera for hire from Mad Dogs Television comes as standard with everything you need to get shooting, just add a tripod and selection of lenses and you’re good to go for whatever environment you need. Proven on set in hot and cold location this camera packs a punch.
Standard Kit Contents
- 1x Sony PXW-FX9 Camera Body
- 1x Hawkwoods VLMFX9 Vlok backend
- 1x Sony Viewfinder LCD and Loupe
- 1x Sony VCT Tripod Plate
- 1x Camera Carr Strap
- 1x Top Mic
- 1x Shower/Rain Cover
- 1x Shape Quick Release Control Grip Arm
- 1x Vocas Shoulder Support Kit
- 1x XQD USB 3.0 Card Reader
- 4x 64gb XQD Cards with Cases
- 1x LED Toplight
- 1x Camera Bag
Optional Extras you might like to consider:
- Moose Bars
- Mattebox and Filters
- Easy Rig Support Vest
Dual Base ISO for stunning images in any light
Digital imaging sensors perform best at their base ISO as no unnecessary gain (voltage) is added to the sensors output. While a typical camera has a single base ISO, carefully chosen to provide the optimum settings for a wide range of shooting scenarios, the FX9’s dual ISO function offers far greater flexibility. Its low base sensitivity of ISO 800* is similar to most other digital cinema cameras offering an excellent balance between dynamic range and sensitivity for most normal types of production. The FX9 with its secondary High Base ISO of 4000* excels in low light conditions without adding extra gain. Low light scenes can be shot using High Base and 4000 ISO with near identical image quality to Low Base and 800 ISO. Combining Dual Base ISO with the camera’s electronic variable ND Filter provides superb creative control in almost any shooting environment, with truly next generation responsiveness to changing conditions.
6k Sensor
The camera’s full-frame 6K sensor provides superb recording in DCI 4K*, Ultra HD and HD resolutions. Powerful image processing with delayering and oversampling ensures image quality beyond the limits of conventional Super 35mm sensors. 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.
Dynamic Range
The FX9 offers an exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range – beyond the normal range of human perception – allowing for unprecedented creative freedom in colour 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 either 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording or 16-bit RAW external recording. When grading, colourists can find colour and detail beyond the normal viewing abilities of the camera operator to create a final image that exactly portrays the mood of the scene.
Dual Base Iso
Sony’s FX9 features a dual base ISO of 800 and 4000. We like to think of it as having ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ shooting modes. These are easily switched between by using one of the available assignable buttons. A 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. ISO 4000 is also ideal whenever you’re using slow lenses. Combining Dual Base ISO with the camera’s electronic variable ND Filter provides superb creative control in almost any shooting environment, with truly next generation responsiveness to changing light conditions.
Auto focus
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 recognises and locks on to human faces. Combine this with the worlds first full-frame electronic variable ND filter and you can transform the possibilities for shooting in variable lighting conditions. Imagine being able to a presenter piece to camera on the beach, wide open on a Sony prime lens and being able to guarantee perfect focus pulling on every take, well now you can!
Battery life:
We have added Hawk-woods backends to our Fx9’s, giving our camera’s longer battery life than standard. However, we have also combined these with the camera’s standard BPU’s giving our clients the ability to swap VLOK batteries mid take! ‘Low battery’ warning lights truly are a thing of the past with our FX9’s.
Additional information
Weight | 15 kg |
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Dimensions | 150 × 35 × 120 cm |
Sensor | 35mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image sensor |
ISO Sensitivity | Dual Base ISO 800/4000 |
Latitude | 15+ stop |
Lens Mount | E-Mount |
Media Type | XQD |
Weight | 2kg (body only) |
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