Name: Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Super 35 CMOS Sensor, Body Only
Brand: Sony
SKU: SOPXWFS5M2
Price: 4748.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)

Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Super 35 CMOS Sensor, Body Only

Sony FS5 II

Sony

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Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Handheld Camcorder, Body Only

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Sony FS5 II 

Top Rated Gear: Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Super 35 CMOS Sensor, Body Only Configuration: Camcorder Only, Model: PXW-FS5II, Recording Media: Secure Digital (SD), Sensor Size: Super 35mm, Special Features: 25P, Mic Input

We love the FS5m2.  It provides us everything we need for our work (corporate documentaries and company profiles).  The small form factor is great for getting into tight offices and manufacturing spaces and using on our gimble, slider, etc. The variable ND is a lifesaver, and the quality we are able to achieve using the Atomos (Inferno) ProRes raw workflow is incredible.  We loved our first one so much, we bought a second; and we're sticking with it for the time being even though they've now introduced the full-frame fx6.

It's perfect for us.

Sony fs5 is one of the best cameras for documentary filmmakers. I am a film student and for the first time, I feel I can do something serious thanks to Adorama. I purchased my camera with a student discount, and now I am several steps closer to become an independent filmmaker.

This is what a independent filmmaker needs

I’m in love with this

Great for the price.  The picture quality was amazing.

Excellent!!!!

I’m love with the camera and my shogun 7 combo

Súper

Great camera! The combo with the Shogun Inferno is flawless. As with any cinema level camera, this won’t be the only money you’ll need to spend to get going. You will need to buy cables and mounts for the external recorder, and create a rig to support everything. New tripod will also most likely be needed to support the weight. If this filmmaking is your passion and you’re able to make money from it, this is a great move! I do wish the low light performance was better for some of the event work I do but other than that, no complaints!

Insane Quality!

This camera is perfect for me, immediately put it to use on a documentary. Handles well & great picture. I like that it’s smaller than the FS7, allowing me to be slightly more covert in certain situations.

FS5 Mark II

Super light cinema camera. Produces great handheld footage and the S&Q motion (slow motion) is a great attribute for commercial work as well sports.  Also a great documentary camera for run and gun, in fact couldn’t recommend it more.

The Best and Cheapest Documentary Cinema Camera

Just awesome. Changes the game from a DSLR with the Super 35mm sensor. Could not be happier.

Just Awesome

Video looks great. Good low light performance. Small rubber cover for the HDMI port keeps opening on its own. Atomos Shogun Inferno screen looks great with sharp image and high contrast. Downside, it goes through battery power very quick. It’s slow to boot and slow to switch between record and playback mode. Hard case for Atomos Shogun Inferno is a nice addition. This is overall a great bundle giving you the ability to record ProRes RAW and get great images for a relatively low cost.

Video looks great

The dream has always been a high quality sensor that you just put on a lens. FS5m2 gets closes to that. I am mostly recording ProRes RAW through an Atomos Shogun Inferno. That gives me 4k at 24, 30, 60, and continuous 120. Then in 2K you can do 240 or 120 FPS. 

The main problem with this camera is that it is inexpensive. Clients love the footage, love the workflow, love looking at the Shogun monitor, LOVE the slow motion quality but not everyone takes it seriously if they are just looking at the price. 

Camera plus Shogun inferno is about $ but for that price you get ProRes RAW, you get a variable ND (so incredible), you get a lightweight very energy efficent body with a lens mount that can be adapted to almost all other mounts, true 4k (not UHD).

Another problem is comparing it to other cameras. Variable ND that is has zero color shift and goes from 1/4 to 1/128 is worth a lot and is only really on the FS7m2. Red has one but it isn't as functional. So then that is better than all other cameras. What if you want to record raw? Well the EVA1 can output raw but the body is more than the FS5m2 AND the Atomos recorder. What if you want some lens options? E-mount has wonderful lenses and the mount can be adapted to almost all other lenses. What if you want to shoot vintage Leica lenses? or speedboost vintage Nikon primes? E-mount can do it. EF or PL mounts can't.

This camera is literally the best one so far. The built in Venice color profile is great. S-Log3 is great. RAW out is great. Varialbe ND is worth more than the rest of the camera. The menus aren't awesome. 



Everything I ever wanted

There's a lot to learn, but I know it has the ability to be a great camera, once I do.  If you have someone I can call with a few questions about some of the things I am having difficulty figuring out, I would really appreciate your help.

Thanks for asking for feedback.  ---Ilene Safron

President of Main Sail Video Productions, Inc.

I love it. It is so easy to operate this camera. It has a solid codec, good viewfinder, so you don't need to buy a Zacuto viewfinder. The stock lens 18-105 F4 is nice with this camera. Auto focus slow, but it is good enough for wedding. The gain 12 db also looking good.

I love it!

Just returned from our first shoot with the FS5 II and couldn't be happier.  I purchased it primarily for the slow motion capability in a great price range.  Packaged with the Atomos Inferno from Adorama was a no brainer.  The footage is beautiful and I couldn't be happier.  The only down side is having so many choices for quality, format, etc.  But what a great problem to have!

Sony PXW-FS5M2 4K XDCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Super 35 CMOS Sensor, Body Only

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