Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camcorder

Effortlessly track fast-moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide-lens aperture settings to maintain a shallow depth of field with the camera’s full-frame sensor. Developed by Sony’s α camera engineers, enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase detection AF for fast, accurate subject tracking with contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy. In addition, Face Detection intelligently recognizes and locks on to human faces.

The dedicated 561-point phase detection AF sensor covers approximately 94% of the whole image area width and 96% of height, allowing consistently accurate, responsive AF tracking, even with fast-moving subjects.

Eye AF & Focus Touch Control*

FX9 is the world’s first professional camcorder with Sony’s world-leading eye-tracking technology**. High-speed, high-precision image processing maintains a pin-sharp focus. During an interview or portraiture shoot, you can rely upon Eye AF to capture your subject’s most subtle expressions while you concentrate on the interview and framing. 

Focus Touch Control allows you to precisely set the camera’s specific focus area by simply touching the LCD viewfinder. It’s fast and intuitive—ensuring your full creative control of FX9’s powerful AF technology.

* Eye AF and LCD Viewfinder Touch operation require Ver.2.0 or higher firmware.

** As of Apr 2020. 

Customizable AF settings

The FX9’s comprehensive autofocus settings provide the creative flexibility to integrate with any project.

7-level AF transition speeds from Fast—switching between subjects as quickly as possible—to Slow, where speed is reduced to fit a more measured shooting style, such as a historical TV drama.

5-level AF subject-shift sensitivity ranges from Locked-on—ignoring other moving subjects in the frame—to Responsive, which switches focus from one subject to another, ideal for snapping between race cars as they speed by. 

Proven ergonomics & accessory compatibility

FX9 chassis is the latest refinement of the revolutionary FS7 design, so you can be sure it will feel great to shoot with from almost any position, while also offering compatibility with a large proportion of the countless FS7 accessories, including U-series batteries, chargers, E-mount lenses, plus arms and lens adapters.*

The control arm is easily adjusted without tools, so FX9 adapts effortlessly to your physique and preferred shooting style—handheld, at waist level, or shoulder-mounted. The smart grip also features an updated design, more compact than before while still holding all the key shooting controls, allowing you to concentrate on the scene without distractions. The FX9 also introduces a micro USB interface for improved responsiveness and support for a wrist strap.

To withstand the rigors of real-world shooting, FX9 has a robust magnesium chassis which is almost one third lighter than aluminum equivalent, while offering high impact resistance. FX9’s buttons, dials, and other parts are sealed to prevent dust and water spray from entering for even greater operational reliability.**

*BP-U30 and XDCA-FS7 are not compatible with the FX9.
**Dust- and water-resistance does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Quick menu control with touch operation*

The FX9’s LCD Viewfinder has a quick access control menu for commonly accessed features. With a single touch, you can press to change key settings including:

• Codec, Imager Scan mode, Picture Size and frequency.
• Base ISO/Sensitivity
• Shooting Mode
• Audio Levels

Introduced with V2 firmware, the FX9’s quick access control menu uses a similar UI to Sony’s acclaimed VENICE digital cinematography camera.

*Requires Ver.2.0 or higher firmware.

Stable, shake-free handheld footage

Advanced image stabilization information means even handheld footage can be transformed with Sony Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare software* in post-production to look as smooth as if it were shot with a gimbal. Unlike in-camera or lens stabilization, metadata combining FX9’s built-in gyro and lens information allows you to creatively choose the balance between the level of shake-compensation and the resolution of trimmed 4K imagery. This feature requires Sony E-mount lens and allows for far faster processing than conventional NLE stabilization workflows.**

*Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare Version 2019.2 or higher is required.

**Resolution and angle of view reduced compared to native footage. Lens optical image stabilization should be set to ‘OFF’ during shooting.

The FX9 features internal 5 GHz* and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi capability as standard. Just switch on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features:

• Content Browser Mobile™** allows the PXW-FX9 to be controlled remotely from a smartphone or tablet computer via a Wi-Fi connection. Adjust the exposure level, zoom, Record/Stop and more via your mobile device — it’s ideal for single-operator shoots. One-touch authentication is also possible with smartphones offering NFC connectivity
• FTP Transfer allows content files to be sent over the Internet for remote storage on an FTP server even while shooting. In case of signal interruption, the system will automatically resume as soon as connection is restored
• Trimming allows you to set start and end points in a clip, eliminating time-wasting transfers of unneeded content
• XDCAM air can upload proxy footage to the cloud from multiple camera operators in the field, so editing can start immediately. Uploaded content can be accessed securely from any location. News teams can even start logging clips while shooting is still going on, saving even more valuable time when a story’s breaking
• • Wired LAN port with optional XDCA-FX9 allows connection of the FX9 to the Internet with a standard Ethernet cable, allowing files to be streamed or transferred by FTP
  • Dual Link Cellular is enabled with the optional XDCA-FX9 and uses two cellular networks in combination to provide an even more reliable network connection. The FX9 is compatible with standard USB cellular dongles from most networks. (Please check for the most appropriate service provider for your region. Standard network fees will apply.)
  • High quality Sony QoS Streaming to Network RX Station (optional) and XDCAM air by Sony allows images to be streamed live for viewing at a remote location

  *5 GHz support dependent on country/regional regulation. Only PXW-FX9V/9VK support 5GHz.** Content Browser Mobile™ application can be downloaded from Google Play Store or App Store. Wi-Fi operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones and tablet computers.
  
  
  

Click here for Sony PXW-FX9V brochure.