{"product_id":"sony-fx5-cinema-camera","title":"Sony FX5 Cinema Camera","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sony FX5 brings serious cinema-camera capability into a remarkably compact, modular body. Built around a newly developed 5K full-frame stacked sensor, it combines internal RAW recording, Open Gate capture, wide dynamic range, advanced monitoring tools, dependable autofocus, and in-body stabilization in a camera that remains small enough for handheld work, gimbals, travel, and compact production rigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a camera for filmmakers who have outgrown the limitations of a conventional mirrorless body but do not want to give up mobility. The FX5 can work as a streamlined one-person camera for documentaries, interviews, events, branded content, and independent films, or it can be built into a more complete production system with professional audio, external monitoring, timecode, networking, and rigging accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA New 5K Full-Frame Cinema Sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the FX5 is a 16.6-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor. Its fast readout supports detailed high-resolution capture, high-frame-rate recording, and more controlled rendering of motion, while the full-frame format provides the depth, dimensionality, and low-light performance filmmakers expect from a modern cinema camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-frame 3:2 Open Gate recording uses a larger portion of the sensor than conventional 16:9 capture. This gives editors more room to reframe, stabilize, create multiple aspect ratios, or produce horizontal and vertical versions from the same footage. It is especially valuable for anamorphic production, visual-effects work, and projects that must be delivered across several platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal X-OCN RAW Recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FX5 can record Sony’s 16-bit scene-linear X-OCN compressed RAW format internally, eliminating the need to add an external RAW recorder to the rig. X-OCN LT, C1, and C2 options allow productions to balance image quality, recording time, storage requirements, and post-production flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor filmmakers who want the latitude of RAW without turning a compact camera into a complicated external-recording setup, this is one of the FX5’s most significant advantages. It allows the camera to remain mobile while retaining extensive control over exposure, color, and tonal rendering during post-production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore traditional XAVC recording options are also available for projects that require faster turnaround, smaller files, or a simpler editing workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide Latitude and Three Base ISO Settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FX5 provides more than 15 stops of latitude when recording in S-Log3, helping preserve detail in bright highlights and deep shadows. This is particularly useful for uncontrolled locations, interiors with bright windows, outdoor documentary work, and other scenes where lighting conditions cannot be perfectly balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Base ISO settings—ISO 800, ISO 4000, and ISO 12800—give filmmakers more control over noise and dynamic range as lighting conditions change. Instead of treating low-light capability as an emergency setting, the FX5 is designed to move confidently between daylight, interior, and genuinely dark environments while maintaining cleaner shadows and more natural tonal transitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-Cinetone is also available for productions that need polished color, natural skin tones, and an attractive image with little or no grading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntelligent Autofocus You Can Use Professionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSony’s BIONZ XR2 processor includes dedicated AI-based subject-recognition capabilities. The FX5 can recognize and track people, animals, and birds, with Real-time Eye AF and up to 759 phase-detection autofocus points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor interviews, documentaries, events, wildlife, gimbal work, and other situations where a dedicated focus puller may not be available, this can make the difference between merely having autofocus and having autofocus that can be trusted as part of a professional workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus-transition speed, subject-shift sensitivity, touch tracking, Focus Map, and AF Assist provide additional control over how the camera acquires and follows a subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Handheld and Mobile Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its cinema-oriented feature set, the FX5 body weighs approximately 1.4 pounds before adding a battery, memory card, lens, or accessories. Its flat-top design, secure handgrip, and multiple mounting points make it equally suitable for stripped-down handheld shooting or a fully built production rig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive-axis in-body image stabilization helps reduce movement during handheld operation. Active and Dynamic Active stabilization modes provide additional electronic correction when a smoother result is more important than retaining the camera’s full angle of view. Stabilization metadata can also be recorded for additional correction in compatible post-production software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a camera that can move easily between tripod, handheld, vehicle, gimbal, and compact documentary configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema-Focused Monitoring and Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FX5 is designed around motion-picture production rather than adapting still-camera controls for video. Its BIG6 home screen places frame rate, exposure index or ISO, shutter, iris, LUT, and white balance together for quick access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in monitoring tools include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaveform monitor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalse Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus magnification and peaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser-importable monitoring LUTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnamorphic de-squeeze options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront and rear tally indicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed recording-frame display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3.5-inch touchscreen uses a four-axis multi-angle design, allowing it to be positioned for handheld, tripod, gimbal, low-angle, or self-operated shooting. An optional Sony OLED viewfinder can also be added for brighter outdoor environments or more traditional eye-level operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Recording and Production Workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo combination media slots accept either CFexpress Type A or SDXC cards. Productions can configure the slots for simultaneous backup, relay recording, separated recording, or independent main and proxy files.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FX5 also includes full-size HDMI, timecode support, USB-C connectivity, a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, and built-in Wi-Fi for remote operation, file transfer, streaming, and networked production workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn active cooling system is designed to support extended recording, while the sealed body construction helps improve reliability when working in demanding locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Looking Glass Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FX5 is not simply a small camera with an unusually long list of video specifications. Its real strength is how many legitimate cinema-production tools Sony has made available without forcing the filmmaker into a large, heavy, or permanently built-out system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Gate recording gives editors more freedom. Internal X-OCN provides a serious RAW workflow without an external recorder. The three Base ISO settings make the camera adaptable across dramatically different lighting conditions. Meanwhile, autofocus, stabilization, and the compact body make those capabilities practical for small crews and individual operators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the FX5 especially compelling for documentary filmmakers, commercial production teams, independent cinematographers, event and performance filmmakers, wildlife shooters, and owner-operators who need one camera to handle both carefully controlled productions and fast-moving assignments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body-only FX5B is the right configuration for filmmakers who already have an audio solution or want to build their own compact rig. It does not include the Sony XLR-H2 handle. Those who need integrated XLR inputs and Sony’s expanded professional audio capabilities should consider adding the XLR-H2 separately or choosing the FX5 configuration that includes it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.6MP 5K full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSony E lens mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-frame 3:2 Open Gate recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal 16-bit scene-linear X-OCN compressed RAW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than 15 stops of latitude with S-Log3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 800, 4000, and 12800 Base ISO settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 759 phase-detection autofocus points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman, animal, and bird recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive-axis in-body image stabilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Active stabilization mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS-Cinetone and S-Gamut3.Cine color options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in anamorphic de-squeeze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaveform, False Color, Histogram, and Focus Map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5-inch four-axis multi-angle touchscreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual CFexpress Type A and SDXC card slots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size HDMI and timecode support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5-gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive cooling for extended recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1.4-pound body weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded with the Body-Only Camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSony FX5 camera body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNP-SA100 rechargeable battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBC-SAD1 battery charger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessory-shoe cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewfinder-terminal protective cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens, memory card, XLR-H2 handle unit, microphone, and optional OLED viewfinder are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52877439336768,"sku":"ILMEFX5B","price":4898.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/6218\/8352\/files\/SonyFX5CinemaCamera1.jpg?v=1785270774","url":"https:\/\/www.lookingglassphoto.com\/products\/sony-fx5-cinema-camera","provider":"Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}