PTZ cameras were never really cinema friendly. Sony hopes its full-frame sensor will change all of that. While the PTZ format has been relegated to security, live events, and sometimes for creative projects, the pan, tilt, and zoom cameras, from which the name is derived, seem to be an underutilized tool in the filmmaking landscape. Sony happened to agree and has now released the ILME-FR7, the world’s first PTZ camera with a full-frame sensor. At least as of Sept. 6, 2022. While we don’t usually cover PTZ cameras, what Sony has released made us change our minds a bit. But who is this camera for? Is your local Public Storage going to buy a bunch of these so you can watch your stuff being stolen with a razor-thin depth of field? Let’s dive deep to find out! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 7 September, 2022