A Super 35 mm Global Shutter sensor and 16-bit RAW recording capabilities in DCI 4K up to 120fps. Although these might look like the specs of the latest camera released, they actually refer to the 10-year-old Sony PMW-F55. But is this camera model still relevant in 2022? Let’s take a closer look. First announced in October 2012, along with its PMW-F5 sibling, the legendary Sony PMW-F55 officially retired in favor of the company’s new flagship models, the original VENICE CineAlta 6K and, now, the VENICE 2. However, a few used PMW-F55 units are still out in the wild and, given the price drop over the years, can still be an appealing option for some users.Recently, our friends at CVP posted an in-depth video examining the capabilities of this old-timer. They even put it side by side with one of the most popular cameras in Sony’s modern Cinema Line, the FX6. Before going on reading, I highly recommend taking a look at it. Sony PMW-F55: superb features for an old-timer On paper, the Sony PMW-F55 still features impressive specs for a tool of its age. The camera boasts a native 4K S35 Global Shutter sensor (24×12.7mm) – which got Netflix’s blessing – as well as a long list of supported formats. While it can record XAVC DCI 4K video up to 60fps internally, the real magic happens when pairing the body with the optional Sony AXS-R5 or AXS-R7 units. Indeed, these allow to externally record 16-bit RAW in DCI 4K up...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 25 August, 2022