Sony PXW-FS7 II 4K XDCAM Camera System with Super 35 CMOS Sensor

New Model Delivers Advanced Features for Documentary and Indie Production with Electronic Variable ND Filter, Lever Lock Type E-mount and Refined Mechanical Design Sony is expanding its FS Series Super 35mm professional family with the addition of the new FS7 II camcorder. The new model builds on the original FS7's strengths by adding advanced features including Electronic Variable ND technology, a lever lock type E-mount, and a new mechanical design for faster and easier set-up. The new FS7 II camcorder also supports Sony's a Mount System, which includes more than 70 lenses. • ITU-R BT.2020 recording: is directly compatible with BT.2020 distribution • Pop-up LCD monitor hood: in addition to the detachable eyepiece • Improved eyepiece hook: for more secure attachment • Easier access to media cards: for convenient removal Since its introduction in 2014, the FS7 has become one of the most widely used cameras in a range of production applications, and the original FS7 model remains in the Sony line-up. The new FS7 II now gives creative professionals a broader range of creative tools, with new features all based on end user feedback. The new FS7 II camcorder is designed for long-form shooting and production applications, especially documentaries and independent filmmaking. Sony is also introducing an FS7 II kit model which includes a new E-mount, Super 35mm lens, model SELP18110G (18-110mm), covering Super35mm and APSC sensors. Electronic Variable ND Technology The camcorder's Electronic Variable ND Filter system, combined with its large sensor, delivers greater exposure control, with the option of preset or variable operation modes. Variable ND mode (seamless ND attenuation within the camera's 2-7 stop range) allows the user to vary the density of the ND filter during shooting and to transition seamlessly between steps. The camera's expanded ND operations also enables fine exposure adjustment by relegating iris to set depth of field, prevents soft focus caused by diffraction, and prevents color shift caused by stacking multiple external ND filters. Preset mode lets users assign three ND settings to the filter turret, useful in selecting the most appropriate filtration range for changing light conditions. Auto ND mode is also available allowing exposure to stay at a fixed level while adjusting the depth of field with iris control. E-mount (Lever Lock type) for professional shooting The FS7 II's new E-mount (lever lock type) gives users the ability to change lenses by rotating the locking collar rather than the lens itself, which means that in most cases lens support rigs don't need to be removed, saves time during a production. Mechanical Design Enhancements Like its counterparts in the FS Series family - the FS7 and FS5 models - the new FS7 II features several design and ergonomic updates for comfortable and functional use in the field. The FS7 II's 'tool-less' mechanical design lets users make on-the-fly changes...