Who It’s For:
The Sony NEX FS700 is a professional video camera made for videographers who need a flexible camera with lots of features in a comparatively small package.
What We Like:
Speed: The FS700 can shoot up to 240fps at full HD and 960fps at lower resolution.
4K Ready: A Firmware upgrade in the future will allow the camera to shoot 4K video.
Lens Compatibility: The E Mount Lens system means that all of Sony’s NEX lenses are compatible, and lens adapters are available for other lens systems.
Price: The 10K price tag is cheaper than most other 4K cameras.
Built In ND Filters: The camera has built in 2, 4 and 6 stop ND filters.
Flexible Storage: Stores either to SD cards or Sony’s HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit.
What We Don’t:
4K Delay: If you get this camera now, you’ll have to wait to be able to utilize full 4K functionality.
3 Comments
I don't own a fs700 but don't believe Sony's lies i do own a HXR-Nx5u and Sony promised a 60p update at and many people bought the cam still awaiting that update 3years later..... thats just a hook don't bite... Sony will deliver 4k but never in this camera they will just bring out another one with this feature and you will have to buy that
I recently wrapped up shooting a short film on an Fs700. Footage looks quite contrast-y and overall it is a simple enough camera to use. HOWEVER, aperture and white balance are adjusted through a menu feature only, rather than a dial or switch on most other cameras. The ergo's suck on the thing and without a shoulder rig with a display, handheld work is uncomfortable and clumsy at best. The focus/ zoom rings on the kit lens are also in reverse position to many other cameras - a small niggle but it does get frustrating.
All in all it is a decent camera, but getting your rushes at the end of the shoot is more exciting than using it. And given the price tag, it is still a smarter buy to go for something like the BMCC.
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