Sony’s FR7 is a new Cinema Line full-frame camera with remote pan-tilt-zoom control, built-in ND filters, S-Log3, fast hybrid AF, and up to 4K 120fps video capture. The camera further offers external RAW video output and can be controlled via the new control panel or browser-based web interface. With the growing popularity of live streaming, the demand for suitable and affordable equipment has also increased significantly. In the last few years, we have seen more companies than ever adding direct live streaming features to their cameras, introducing affordable live switchers, and other products for live productions. One category of useful products, when it comes to live and multi-cam productions, are so-called PTZ cameras. PTZ stands for pan-tilt-zoom and it basically gives away what these cameras can do – they can be controlled remotely– including panning, tilting, and zooming. We have seen Canon, for example, announce a couple of these last year in March. Sony also has a fixed-lens PTZ model in its portfolio already, with the BRC-X1000. Today, however, the company announces a new high-end PTZ camera with a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of specs – the Sony ILME-FR7. Let’s take a look at the details. Sony FR7 – Cinema Line PTZ camera with FX6 guts Sony defines the new FR7 as a “Cinema Line PTZ”. The camera combines Sony’s Cinema Line aesthetics (full-frame with a Sony E lens mount) with the convenience of remote pan-tilt-zoom operation. Judging from the specs, it looks to me that the FR7...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 6 September, 2022