Name: Used Sony NEX-FS700 R (Upgrade) 4K Sensor High Speed NXCAM Super35 Camcorder Body (250 Hours) undefined
Brand: Sony
SKU: US1674546
Price: 872.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.84 (6 reviews)

Sony NEX-FS700 R (Upgrade) 4K Sensor High Speed NXCAM Super35 Camcorder Body (250 Hours)

Sony NEX-FS700R

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Sony NEX-FS700 R (Upgrade) 4K NXCAM Super35 Camcorder - (250 Hours) SKU1674546

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NEX-FS700R Full-HD Super Slow Motion NXCAM Camcorder is a new multi-purpose camcorder offering exceptional image quality ready to maximize your creative potential as a producer. Sony's NEX-FS700R is an interchangeable lens camcorder capable of capturing super slow motion images in Full HD at 240fps. It features an 11.6M Exmor Super35mm CMOS sensor, the latest large format sensor, boasting high-speed readout and outstanding sensitivity. And thanks to the E-mount system, as well as Sony lenses, using a mount adapter lets you attach various other interchangeable lenses for extra shooting flexibility. A motorized zoom lens that covers a focal range from 18mm to 200mm (35mm equivalent, 30.6-340mm) is also provided as standard. This lets you enjoy smooth zooming for expressive results that are difficult to achieve with manual operation. Other valuable features supporting professional video production include a built-in ND filter, a 3G HD-SDI out, an XLR audio input and simultaneous recording with a memory recording unit. Taking full advantage of the Exmor Super35mm CMOS sensor's capabilities, 4K recording is also possible with an optional interface and recorder. In addition to high-definition 4K recording, continuous shooting with 2K resolution at 240fps is possible with no time limit. The NEX-FS700R is a camcorder designed to provide everything professionals need for more creative freedom when shooting in the field.  Thanks to the high-speed image data reading characteristics of the new Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor, the NEX-FS700R can capture full-HD images (1920 x 1080) at 120 or 240 fps of burst recording in 60Hz shooting mode. Using playback at 24 fps, the camcorder can simply and beautifully realize a maximum quality of full-HD 10x super slow motion pictures. For very high-speed shooting, you can choose 480- and 960-fps recording at a reduced resolution, widening your creative options. As this table shows, the recording time depends on the frame rate. The high sensitivity and the low-noise shooting capability of the NEX-FS700R make high-speed shooting more convenient - you won't need additional, large-scale equipment in various shooting environments. The NEX-FS700R also enables Full HD (1920 x 1080) progressive slow and quick motion.  The NEX-FS700R is equipped with a newly developed 11.6M pixel Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor. This has a total of 4352 x 2662 pixels, and provides a future capability of 4K-size (4096 x 2160) motion picture shooting. Based on Exmor technology, this sensor has very high-speed image readout characteristics, such as a 240 fps reading in full-HD quality (1920 x 1080). Additionally, it has over 11M pixels in total, and the Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor realizes high sensitivity and a high signalto-noise ratio (S/N). This means that the NEX-FS700R can shoot in minimum illumination (as low as 0.28*1 lux).  The NEX-FS700R features Sony's E-mount Interchangeable Lens System. This accommodates the Super35mm-size sensor and is ideal for motion picture shooting because the mechanism is compact and silent. With this lens system, the camcorder can realize auto exposure and SteadyShot image stabilization during motion picture shooting. Sony's E-mount interchangeable lenses let you enjoy a level of creative freedom with legacy and current camcorders. All of these lenses feature precision-crafted optics with aspherical glass elements for compact high performance, and a circular iris mechanism for smooth background defocusing. The SELP18200 (E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) lens supplied with the NEX-FS700RH boasts 11x motorized zoom, a quiet AF motor for silent recording, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with an advanced Active mode that lets you take steady handheld shots while walking around. Thanks to the short 18 mm flange-back distance of E-mount interchangeable lenses, using a mount adaptor allows shooting with a wide range of existing lens resources. For example, with the optional A-mount adaptor, you can take advantage of the many available A-mount lenses. Sony's LA-EA2 A-mount lens adaptor allows you to use the wide range of high-quality alpha lenses and take advantage of the auto focus function for quicker and more convenient operation.  The NEX-FS700R can attach A-mount lens via A-mount to E-mount adaptor LA-EA2. Thanks to Translucent Mirror Technology on LA-EA2, auto focus and one push auto iris functions are available during motion picture shooting with most of A-mount lenses  LA-EA2 mount adaptor Third party adaptor A-mount lenses E-mount lenses NEX-FS700R Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Translucent Mirror Technology Translucent Mirror Technology delivers responsive autofocus with A-mount lenses Translucent mirror An innovative translucent mirror simultaneously and continuously transmits light from the lens to both the CMOS image sensor and AF sensor. AF sensor Light from the mirror is continuously transmitted to the precision TTL phase detection AF sensor for instant focus lock-on, even with fast-moving subjects.  With 3G-SDI output, external output is possible in the same format as the camcorder's selected recording mode. When using HDMI output, native progressive signals can be output without pull-down, which is convenient when using an external recorder. Simultaneous HD-SDI and HDMI 4:2:2 uncompressed signal output is also possible, enabling generation of time codes and REC control signals.  The NEX-FS700R can capture high-quality 8.3M still images with beautiful shallow depth-of-field, thanks to the Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor. The aspect ratio of the still image is selectable from 16:9 to 3:2. This camcorder also includes a face detection function and auto focus, to help ensure subjects are always kept in focus.  With its built-in, ultra-thin ND filters, the NEX-FS700R offers exceptional shallow depth-of-field on highlights. This means you can expand your shooting styles in every different shooting situation, without requiring external ND filter equipment. The newly designed ND filter wheel that rotates across the sensor like a turret. The wheel includes positions for Clear, 1/4 (2 Stop), 1/16 (4 Stop), and 1/64 (6 Stop). Recording to the directly mountable HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory unit allows continuous recording for over 10 hours without changing the recording media. Simultaneous recording using a memory card and the HXR-FMU128 is also possible for secure backup when shooting footage that cannot be re-taken.

Used Sony NEX-FS700 R (Upgrade) 4K Sensor High Speed NXCAM Super35 Camcorder Body (250 Hours) undefined

If you rig this with an Atomos Inferno, you have a great high frame rate 4K shooter. Wide DR, high resolution, great controls - ready for HDR too.

Wide DR, high resolution, great controls 

I purchased the Sony NEX-FS700 R for a few reasons:
•	S&Q motion capabilities
•	Price
•	Upgrading from a Sony A7 
•	Additional inputs for sound mix 
•	More options for setting within camera
The picture is much clearer and the options in menu give a much broader range of settings and control in field. I am using an Atomos Ninja Blade for external recording for a 10 BIT ProRes 4.2.2 capture.  The S&Q motion capabilities was probably one of the strongest selling points for me on this particular Sony unit.

Still Reviewing

It's remarkable that this camera first came out back in 2012 and has not only sold for this long, but remains competitive. The FS700R shoots good quality 1080P footage including slow and quick motion frame rates ranging from 1fps to 240 fps. At reduced resolutions it can do 480 and 960fps making it the slow motion king for all those without deep pockets.

With the addition of an external recorder such as the Odyssey 7Q+ or Shogun Inferno you can add to that continuous 2K 120/240fps and continuous 4K at 60fps. It can even do 4K at 120fps in 4 sec burs!.

With built-in ND and XLR and a host of lenses that can be used the old workhorse offers tremendous bang for the buck.
It's basically a box with buttons all over it which is both good and bad.  It's bad if you want to shoulder use it and will require significant rigging.  But otherwise the design works fine. I hand hold it often. 

The fact that it uses the old Sony NP-F style batteries is really convenient since just about anyone in the business for a few years already has some.

Now that it's discontinued and marked down I made the decision to buy a second one and let them carry me until I finally have to go to 6K or 8K.  Since most deliverables are still in HD these days I hope the FS700R can serve me for several more years to come.

End of life, but still competitive camera

I love my Sony fs700rh I now have two and will soon be purchasing a third one.  Thanks Adorama.

Great

I bought the FS700R several years after the FS700 introduction, mainly due to the BIG price drop and the fact that despite being an older camera it can still hold it's own amidst newer arrivals.
The super 35 sensor gives just the right amount of DOF, the E-mount lenses are affordable and relatively light.  The slow motion capabilities are still the best for this price point. 
 
The ergonomics aren't good but I knew that going in. 
Basically it works fine on a tripod or OK handheld as long as you don't want to shoulder hold it which then requires a rig.
The menus and controls are familiar Sony so it helps when using it with other Sony cameras such as EA50 or FS100.

I've been happy with the internal AVCHD codec but if you do a lot of heavy post-color work you will probably want to pair it with an external recorder. Many people get the Odyssey 7Q+ for greatly expanded capabilities.  I just bought an Atomos Shogun Inferno to allow 4K recording and higher bit-rate slow motion.  Hopefully with this latest addition the FS700R will serve me for many more years to come. I may buy a second one if the price drops even more when it becomes discontinued.

Aging camera but still competitive

I'm not crazy about the HD footage, but when you can pull out 4k this little camera shines! The kit video lens has butter smooth auto focus and the face tracking feature keeps run and gun shooters (like myself) runnning and gunning not tinkering with follow focus.

Great buy as long as you can swing the additional ($) for the Q7 4k recorder. You are going to have to get a monitor anyway, might as well grab the Q7.