Sony PXW-FS7M2 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System
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Versatile Solution to Many Cinema Needs
First off, a little background. I have never used the original Fs7, and before using the Fs7 ii I was using Canon systems primarily. Like a lot of people turned off by Sony, I had internalized the usual myths: poor ergonomics, poor menu design, poor autofocus, bad button layout, lens mount system with poor lenses to match... I was a Canon user, through and through, and used the C300 and C100 mark ii on hundreds of shoots over a three year period.... Show More
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Lots of PROS, Lots of CONS
Before making this purchase, I owned the previous model, the FS7. There were a couple upgrades that worked marvelously: namely the Electronic Variable ND. Though the Auto function of it doesn't really expose properly, especially when shooting S-LOG 3, manual mode has been really valuable in outdoor instructional yoga shoots, where I can fine tune exposure gradually without much notice in the picture, maintaining my depth of field, since I don't h... Show More
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Outstanding across the board
The competition didn't stand a chance of getting my money on this purchase. On virtually every spec, this camera shines. Ready to run and gun straight out of the box - ergonomics are workable without any further purchases, although you can of course greatly improve things that way if you want to. Light body for the tech it packs. The sensor produces sharp images with great dynamic range. Over and undercranking is super flexible like previous XDCA... Show More
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Awesome camera, interface kind of blows
Howdy! I love this camera and the image quality is spectacular. I spent weeks, nay months looking into the right rig and landed happily on this one. Previously I was shooting an the A7rii hooked up to a Shogun Inferno, and although I was getting great images from that the ergonomics were painfully awkward. Enter the Fs7ii and all my problems were gone. But wait.. there's more! Pros: This is a run and gun camera if there ever was one, between the ... Show More
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Internal Electronic Variable ND was a no brainer for me.
2/3 3 chip 4k camera body and lens still go for well over $100K. Is it better? Maybe. I don't know, but this is one of the best priced 4K cameras with internal 10bit recording and 18-110mm f/4 Cine (like) Lens on the market today. I also love the new electronic variable ND. It's the best invention since sliced bread. While Sony's menu system is a bit convoluted like most of their camera line, they are getting better. With a little research and pr... Show More
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Some significant improvements over previous model
This is my second FS7. So I will concentrate o=this review on the improvements made on the original. Lens Mount: The PL Style mount takes a bit to get use to, but separates this camera. I use my FS7's in difficult situations and with heavy PL lenses. The previous mount could not keep up. There is significant slop that shows up in the footage. The new mount is strong and stable. New squared off Rods are a non issue for me. I use the zacuto gratica... Show More
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Pretty great camera with some bad parts
I upgraded from the FS7 to get the electronic variable ND on this model which is a great tool, especially for outdoor shooting. I wish they would have done a better job fixing the pistol grip extension arm--it now has a turn knob to tighten after extending--obvious solution, however, both mine and my friend's no longer keeps tension in the arm when fully tightened--oops Sony!! This along with some cheap plastic molding that holds monitor cable in... Show More
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Terrible lens mount design
I'm using this camera on a documentary shoot in Africa at the moment. It has a few minor issues and one big one: the disasterous design of the lens mount. If you are a documentary shooter, check it out and see if you can get used. I find it impossible to change lenses with one hand, but even when the camera is sitting on a tripod, the fiddly lens mount makes it easy to drop a lens. I've used various Sony, Canon, Arri and Panasonic camcorders before but have never seen anything like this. If I was to buy this, I'd go for the Mark 1 because of this reason.
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We own 4 of these at Keystone Pictures
Wow, what a great camera. We use these for everything from reality tv to corporate video and live multi-camera events. They always get positive reviews. I like the menus and wide variety of settings. We use both Sony E lenses for still cameras when we want big apertures and those shallow DOF and the 18-110 Sony zooms to chase reality. There are so many 3rd party accessories for this camera too, making build-outs a breeze. Id recommend the Mkii as we had the MKi and the differences between them is worth the extra $$.
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A versatile camera for cine and ENG production
I've only had the camera for two weeks and out on four shoots: White House multi-cam, interviews, March for Our Lives. Overall I am very pleased with the camera and its image quality. I find it is friendlier on ENG shoots then my F5; easier to white balance, the 18-110 lens is adequate and a great price point, audio is easier to control, lightweight.
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Nice camera but.
Have enjoyed shooting with this camera. The images are great. However the arm failed almost out of the box and both BH and Sony have been no help. The problem seems to be a design flaw. Very few choices for replacement arm because of differences in M1 and M2. The arm is like a trombone slider and makes stabling difficult.
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Totally perfect!
Its worth every penny and never has disappointed us. We own four of these and travel extensively on reality TV assignments. Built rugged enough and reliable for what we do. Sony was good about a problem we had with the HD SDI output outside the 90 period due to our production cycle.
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Solid Camera
We shoot documentary, narrative, commercial and corporate so we needed a versatile 4K system. Love the image quality. The variable ND is a great feature. The 18-110 is a solid lens. I wish it were a little faster, but for the price - it's excellent.
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Solid Camera
We shoot documentary, narrative, commercial and corporate so we needed a versatile 4K system. Love the image quality. The variable ND is a great feature. The 18-110 is a solid lens. I wish it were a little faster, but for the price - it's excellent.
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Incredible Camcorder
Intuitive to set up. Easy to use once you understand all of the settings (watch Youtube tutorials!). Image is amazing and shoulder rig is a huge improvement over Mk 1.
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Couldn't be happier!
I am a direct/DP who previously owned an FS5. I am very satisfied with the purchase!
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