Sony FR7 Cinema Line PTZ Camera Kit with 28-135mm Zoom Lens

Quick Overview

• Supports up to UHD 4K120 Video
• Sony E-Mount Lens Interchangeability
• 4K Full-Frame Sensor
• 12G-SDI, HDMI & Streaming Output
• Variable Electronic ND Filter
• Smooth, Slow Pan & Tilt Movement
• IR, IP & Web App Remote Control
• Flexible PoE+ Installation
• Genlock, Timecode & Tally Lamps

Product Description

Capture cinematic, full-frame footage in PTZ form for broadcast use, reality shows, houses of worship, and live events and sports with the black FR7 Cinema Line PTZ Camera Kit from Sony. This kit combines the versatile FR7 camera with a 28-135mm zoom lens. The camera's large image sensor provides 15+ stops of dynamic range, captures up to UHD 4K120 video, offers live streaming, supports S-Cinetone, Cine EI, and MLUT looks for matching select Sony cameras, and enables you to create shallow depth-of-field bokeh effects. Read more below about the components in this kit.

The FR7 PTZ camera features flexible PoE++ (Power-over-Ethernet) installation, up to 100 preset positions, tally lamps, a built-in electronic ND filter, 5-pin XLR audio input, and multicamera functions like timecode and Genlock. Versatile control options include an IR remote, compatibility with controllers like the Sony RP-IP500, and a remote web app for tablets and computers.

Expressive 4K Imaging

Full-Frame Sensor

• The FR7 combines a 4K full-frame sensor and compatibility with Sony E-mount lenses to produce outstandingly expressive, cinematic imagery
• 15+ stops of dynamic range and a base ISO of 800 that is expandable from 12,800 to 409,600 for capturing optimal video in an array of lighting conditions

Sony E-Mount

• Compatibility with up to 70 Sony E-mount lenses covers a range of 12 to 1200mm, enabling you to capture the widest vistas and the closest details
• Use with G Master (GM) lenses to obtain impressive resolution and pleasing bokeh

Imaging Functions

Capture rich detail and wide color using Sony S-Log3 and create nuanced contrast with Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)

Built-In ND Filters

• An integrated, electronic ND filter offers variable ND filtration ranging from 1/4 (2 stops) to 1/128 (7 stops)
• Use the ND filter to compensate for changes in exposure without affecting your depth of field
• Create shallow depth-of-field effects by adding the ND and opening the iris

SDI Raw Output

The FR7 can output raw video via the SDI (BNC) output to an external recording for color grading and other post-production tweaking

UHD 4K 120p Recording

Record UHD 4K video at rates up to 120 fps for slow-motion effects

Remote & Robotics Functions

IP Control

Use the IP remote function to control your camera from a distance like a broadcast truck and/or to control multiple cameras

Smooth Movement

Slow, smooth pan and tilt movements enable you to unobtrusively zoom in on the action and reframe accordingly

Video Output & Streaming

• Output video using the HDMI and up to 12G-SDI video outputs
• Stream RTSP, SRT, or NDI|HX (requires NewTek license) using the LAN port

Control Options

• The included IR remote can be used for pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ), focus, recording, playback, and other camera settings
• Use with the separately available RM-IP500 control panel with joystick zoom rocker, and buttons
• Web app remote control can be accessed from a tablet or PC browser

Mounting

• Mount on a tripod or riser using the two 1/4"-20 threads
• Use the optional mount to attach the FR7 camera to a ceiling
• Attach camera accessories using the 15mm rod mounts

Cinematic Multicamera Use

Cine-Style Capture

• Bring a cinematic look to your PTZ capture and match footage from other Sony cameras with the S-Cinetone picture profile
• The Cine EI mode with MLUT management can be used with S-Log3 or raw recording
• XAVC recording with metadata capture supports up to 10-bit, 4:2:2 color and HDR recording

Hybrid Autofocus

Fast hybrid autofocus with face detection and touch tracking enable you to keep even dynamic action in focus

Up to 100 Presets

Quick control with up to 100 preset positions

Interfaces

• A robust interface includes a LAN port for network and PoE++ use, timecode input, a genlock connector, and red/green tally indicators
• Dual media slots are compatible with both CFexpress Type A and SDXC memory cards

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens

Designed to satisfy 4K production requirements, the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens is a wide-ranging zoom lens that covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives while adding many features for your full-frame, APS-C, or E-mount camcorder or still photography camera system. The lens features a powered zoom control with a variable speed and zoom rotation direction reversal capability. Powering the zoom function is an SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive that allows precision and quiet operation. Focus noise is also minimized through weight reduction of the focus element group and use of a linear motor. Iris function is also designed to be smooth and silent for cinematography demands.

Angle of view variations while focusing (breathing) and axial displacement while zooming have been reduced while five aspherical elements and three ED elements work with advanced multi-coating technology to minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations while also contributing to sharper overall imagery with enhanced contrast and clarity.

Independent control rings for zoom, focus, and iris (aperture) are provided for and the focus mode can be switched from auto to manual by sliding the focus ring forward so control is maintained at all times. All three control rings have been engineered to provide the right amount of torque for comfortable, responsive operation and the pitch of the scalloping on the rings has been designed for comfortable, slip-free control.

A constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and is especially beneficial when working with greater zoom magnifications in low-light conditions. Also benefiting working in dim light or at the long end of the zoom range is Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which works to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps.

Powered 8-speed zoom provides a 28-135mm focal length range, covering wide-angle to telephoto perspectives

Power zoom designed for cinema productions and full frame cameras

Features Sony's original Nano AR Coating technology designed to effectively suppress reflections that can cause flare and ghosting. The precisely defined regular nano-structure allows accurate light transmission, contributing to high-quality images, even more so than lenses with coatings that use an irregular nano-structure

Three control rings (for zoom, focus, iris) offer manual control for demanding large format productions. The focus mode can be switched from auto to manual simply by sliding the focus ring forward so control is maintained at all times. Zoom speed can be precisely controlled over a wide range, with zoom rotation direction reversal capability. All three control rings have been engineered to provide ideal torque for comfortable, responsive operation. Even the pitch of the scalloping on the rings has been designed for comfortable, slip-free control

Sony's advanced iris control and linear AF motor drive system achieve quiet focusing that is also extremely responsive. Part of the reason that focus control is so quiet is that original Sony linear motors are contactless, with no gears or mechanical coupling to generate noise

The world's first SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive in a cinema lens for quiet zoom and smooth iris control

Maintains plane of focus while zooming and maintains field of view while focusing (important for video)

Delivers smooth tracking throughout the zoom range at any speed and eliminates any axial image shifting. Zooming is quiet as well as responsive thanks to advanced mechanical actuator design

Features an optical design and control technology inherited from Sony's professional camcorders that ensure no breathing while focusing

Constant f/4 maximum aperture enables greater consistency throughout the zoom range and benefits working in dim conditions with longer focal lengths

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization works to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps to benefit shooting handheld in dim lighting and with greater zoom magnifications

Three extra-low dispersion elements and five aspherical elements helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range while also contributing to overall image sharpness and clarity