{"id":12954,"date":"2011-03-23T14:11:18","date_gmt":"2011-03-23T14:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philipbloom.net\/?p=12954"},"modified":"2011-05-08T22:12:28","modified_gmt":"2011-05-08T22:12:28","slug":"nex-fs-100-sonys-affordable-version-of-the-f3-first-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philipbloom.net\/blog\/nex-fs-100-sonys-affordable-version-of-the-f3-first-footage\/","title":{"rendered":"NEX FS 100…Sony’s affordable version of the F3, first footage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Very interesting this. My old friend Den Lennie was lucky enough to get his hands on two pre-production Sony NEX FS 100<\/a> and with Hangman Studios to make a music video.<\/p>\n

This camera has a lovely S35 chip in it which is gorgeous, the same one apparently as the F3 and it has a really interesting nice form factor, very medium format…if this camera performs in low light as well as the F3 we will have an awesome camera! It records it AVCHD internally and will offer clean HDMI out so you can record in a better format for high end work…no SDI though it seems also no ND filters both of which the Af100 have. Also just one SDHDC slot…<\/p>\n

For more info check out the Sony site.<\/a> I personally am really looking forward to this baby! I just really hope it isn’t 24p or 25p…please be switchable.<\/p>\n

Price is listed as $6550<\/a><\/p>\n

From the press release:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BASINGSTOKE, UK, March 23, 2011 \u2013 Sony today revealed two new professional camcorders based on extensive customer feedback in the \u201cNXCAM\u2122\u201d line-up. The NEX-FS100E is a new E-mount professional camcorder equipped with a Super 35mm motion picture sensor and is a further addition to Sony\u2019s 35mm line-up. The HXR-NX70E is the world\u2019s first rain and dust proof professional HD camcorder and is ideal for use in unforgiving environments. Sony\u2019s expanding NXCAM line-up, including the existing HXR-NX5E provides a superb solution to many shooting applications.<\/p>\n

The NEX-FS100E \u2013 Digital Super 35mm made affordable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Originally announced in November 2010, Sony can now reveal the full specifications of the new NEX-FS100E. The NEX-FS100E is equipped with an \u2018Exmor\u2122\u2019 Super 35 CMOS sensor specifically designed for shooting motion pictures. This large, super 35mm equivalent sensor is capable of producing footage with a shallow depth of field similar to that of a film camera. Thanks to this cutting edge sensor technology, it is possible to record the image in 1080\/50p AVCHD format as well as capturing 1080p quality slow and quick motion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NEX-FS100E NXCAM Super 35mm camcorder enables budget content creators and videographers to experience a new level of cinematic expression\u201d said Bill Drummond, Strategic Marketing Manager, of Sony Professional. \u201cSony has responded to professional user feedback to create this new camcorder with an ergonomically designed body and accessories offering really flexibility in use.\u201d<\/p>\n

The NEX-FS100E adopts the Sony E-mount interchangeable lens system used in the \u201c\u03b1\u201d series NEX-5, 3 and NEX-VG10E \u201cHandycam\u00ae\u201d. It\u2019s very short flange back distance (the distance between lens mount surface and sensor surface) allows various \u201c\u03b1\u201d A-mount lenses be mounted via a mount adaptor (LA-EA1). It is also possible to attach a huge range of other lenses, such as PL mount lenses using third-party mount adaptors*. With such flexibility, users will be able to experiment with numerous creative options by exploiting the characteristics of different optics.<\/p>\n

* Not all types of adaptors and lenses are guaranteed. For details, please ask the adaptor manufacturers.<\/p>\n

The NEX-FS100EK lens kit model comes supplied with the E18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS zoom Lens which gives users optical Steadyshot\u2122 and auto focus.<\/p>\n

The NEX-FS100E accepts affordable and readily available Memory Stick PRO Duo\u2122 or SDHC cards. It is capable of recording images at various frame rates providing the added creative freedom of slow and quick motion with full HD. The camera operator can simply adjust the frame rate without using converters or editing software, making the camera ideal for commercials and music videos, as well as action scenes in budget movies for example. The grip, handle and hybrid LCD viewfinder are detachable also making it ideal for handheld scenes and shooting in confined locations.<\/p>\n

The HXR-NX70E – World first dust proof and rain proof professional HD camcorder<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bill Drummond, Sony Professional, said of the new HXR-NX70E, \u201cFilmmakers and journalists will travel to some of the most remote and dangerous locations in pursuit of a story. We wanted to respond with a camcorder that, like them, can stand up to the rigours of the world\u2019s most challenging conditions. For this Sony has created the HXR-NX70E, a robust ultra-compact camcorder that allows them to not only capture footage in any conditions, but also store it on a 96GB internal memory. When you are miles from anywhere, you don\u2019t want to be worrying about having to find an extra memory card!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The main unit of the HXR-NX70E has been proven to reach dust-proof and rain-proof performance requirements specified by IEC60529 IP54. Sudden rain or dust will not affect the operation of the camcorder, making the HXR-NX70E ideal for the most inhospitable of environments.<\/p>\n

The HXR-NX70E incorporates an \u2018Exmor\u2019 R CMOS sensor to deliver superior quality low-light footage and enhanced manual controls give the precision filmmakers need for shooting professional quality HD content . CinemaTone technology captures stunning footage with deeper, more film-like colour tones and the wide angle Sony G lens can take in more of the action with sharp images and brilliant, accurate colour. The optical SteadyShot image stabilisation with Active Mode also compensates for greater degrees of camera shake than ever before to deliver smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto perspectives. A built in GPS receiver makes the HXR-NX70E an ideal choice for journalists and documentary makers as it gives them the ability to \u2018geotag\u2019 footage when on location.<\/p>\n

The NEX-FS100E and EK version will be available in May.<\/p>\n

The HXR-NX70E will be available in June.<\/p>\n

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