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 V3.10 UPDATE FOR NEX-FS700/NEX-FS700R RELEASED
 
Please be advised that Version 3.10 firmware has been released for the NEX-FS700/NEX-FS700R.
 
 

IBC 2014 - 10-15 Sept 2014

55,092 people from 170 countries descended on Amsterdam for this years IBC Show. 
New products have been released / announced and we are very excited. 

Just from reading this you will have noticed that something has changed. We would like to welcome you to A2Z Riegers new website. 

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The big news for Vers 4.0 is user-generated 3D LUTs via RAW VIEWER and DaVinci Resolve as .cube files of either 17 or 33 latices are now supported for upload into the cameras. Picture Cache recording is also implemented. User-customisable menu, with up to 20 frequently used functions is now supported. The other big news is SGAMUT3 release, offering expanded colour space. 

NAB is the premier event for all things relating to the motion / broadcast industry.
David and Alain are currently over in Las Vegas  hunting out what new products are available. 

Here are some of the highlights so far...

NAB is the premier event for all things relating to the motion / broadcast industry.
David and Alain are currently over in Las Vegas  hunting out what new products are available. 

Here are some of the highlights so far...

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Check out the new PHANTOM! 

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• Attractive and highly integrated design
• Ready to fly design
• Contains remote control unit
• Stable, yet agile performance, easy to fly
• Two flight control modes, including position hold
• Intelligent orientation control (IOC)
• Failsafe & Auto go home / landing
• Low voltage protection
• Maximum flight speed 10 M/S
• High intensity LED lights, to aid orientation during flight
• Camera mount included for GOPRO (Camera not included)
• 10-15 Minutes of flight time

$949+gst
More information here
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HXR-IFR5
Interface Unit for NEX-FS700 RAW Recording

Expand 4K/2K RAW recording capability on NEX-FS700 and AXS-R5

The HXR-IFR5 interface unit allows the Full-HD Super Slow Motion NEX-FS700 camcorder to capture stunning 4K/2K RAW movie footage with the AXS-R5 RAW recorder.


Features:

External RAW recorder for NEX-FS700 via SDI connection
The AXS-R5*, once docked with the HXR-IFR5, becomes an external RAW recorder for the NEX-FS700* - enabling an even wider variety of creative shooting styles. Connection with the NEX-FS700 uses just a single 3G HD-SDI cable and the NEX-FS700 can become a camera head when used separately, or it can be used like a camcorder if the whole assembly is mounted onto a rig. (There is a 1/4 inch screw hole for those kinds of rig solutions.) The HXR-IFR5 uses the power source on the AXS-R5, which can be powered by a BP-FL75 lithium ion battery pack or an external DC 12V power source using the XLR 4 pin power input.

* AXS-R5 requires firmware version 1.20 or later and NEX-FS700 needs firmware version 3.00 (service upgrade of NEX-FS700 may be a paid option).




4K/2K high speed shooting
Other than 4K (4096 x 2160) recording at 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p, 100fps and 120fps recording in 4K resolution is available for approximately 4 seconds. Also, in 2K (2048 x 1080) recording mode, 240fps/200fps/120fps/100fps high speed continuous recording is available for unlimited time. These high speed recording modes are only possible with the combination of NEX-FS700, HXR-IFR5 and AXS-R5.

* Audio is not recorded in high speed RAW recording modes


16 bit linear RAW recording onto the AXS memory card
The combination of the HXR-IFR5 and the AXS-R5 makes possible recording 16 bit linear RAW files onto an AXS memory card, unlocking the full potential of the 4K imager on the NEX-FS700 so the broad latitude and high colour resolution can be captured in RAW format. Using the AXS-CR1 card reader, recorded RAW files can be easily transferred to a PC. Sony’s “RAW Viewer*” software allows viewing, processing and simple colour grading on files. In addition to high quality movies, high resolution 8.4M still pictures can also be captured.

* RAW Viewer Version 1.1 or later is necessary.
 

Recording/playback time 4K (4096 x 2160)  Approx. 60 minutes (23.98P) or 24 minutes (59.94P) 2K (2048 x 1080)  Approx. 240 minutes (23.98P) or 96 minutes (59.94P) (Using AXS-512S24 media)

AVCHD simultaneous recording on NEX-FS700

Even in RAW recording mode*, NEX-FS700 can simultaneously record AVCHD onto the camera’s memory card. Since the recorded AVCHD files will have the same time code as the RAW files, the AVCHD files can be used as proxy files for off-line editing. 
* AVCHD cannot be recorded in high speed RAW recording mode.
* Recording duration is slightly different between RAW and AVCHD recording however time code is synchronized.


HD output for monitoring

HDMI/Component/Composite video outputs on the NEX-FS700 and the AUX OUT of the AXS-R5 can be used for monitoring purposes. In order to achieve accurate monitoring of the wide dynamic range of RAW recording, Sony has added S-Log2 settings onto the picture profile of the NEX-FS700 (Ver.3.00).
* The gamma setting cannot be set individually for each video out/LCD panel/AVCHD recording.
* HD output or monitoring on FS700’s LCD are 16:9 mode only.
* AUX OUT of the AXS-R5 is disabled during 2K recording mode. (It is able to output 2K playback
mode.)

Specifications - HXR-IFR5
 

Mass (Body only)	910 g
Mass (including the AXS-R5, the battery pack BP-FL75 and the AXS memory card AXS-512S24)	2600 g
Power Consumption	5.0 W
Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery)	DC11 V ~ 17 V
Dimension (W x H x D) (including protrusions / Body only)	115 mm x 189 mm x 127.5 mm
Dimension (W x H x D) (including the projecting parts, the AXS-R5 and the battery pack BP-FL75)	119 mm x 189 mm x 207 mm
Battery operating time (BP-FL75) Continuous recording time Continuous playback time	............. 150 min 165 min
Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20 ~ +60°C

 

Download PDF 

A few key things to note:

• Use of the HXRIFR5 with NEXFS700 requires the camera to be upgraded to Ver3.0
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• Ver3.0 is a paid upgrade, that must be performed in our head office workshop in Sydney. Cost is NZ$520 + GST. Service notice is attached.
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• Purchasers of the HXRIFR5 will receive a voucher in the box, allowing them to receive the upgrade free of charge. This offer is valid only until the end of December, 2013.
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• Ver3.0 not only enables the camera’s 4K output, but also adds several new features of benefit when recording onboard – detailed in the attached release notes and HXRIFR5 brochure.

New updated version of the RAW Viewer software (v1.1) for both Mac OS and Windows.

This software adds some extremely useful functionality and format support that will make it much easier when working with the application.

Highlights of what's new:

• NEX-FS700 RAW (4K/2K) support
• Look feature enhancements:
• Look Profile LUTs for 709 grading
• Colour Wheels for ASC-CDL
• Tone Curve Editor
• Saving colour parameters (Gamma, Monitor LUT for F65, 3D-LUT for Post Pro Tools, ASC-CDL)
• 3D-LUT import
• 3D-LUT export to Blackmagic Design HDLink
• Waveform / Line Waveform / Histogram windows support
• ACES workflow improvement (AcesProxy v1.0 / RRT,ODT WGR5.0)
• Exporting to SR File 220Mbps 4:2:2 (SStP)
• Exporting in Letter Box (HD resolution)
• RAW Exporter (Command line tool of RAW Viewer's export feature)

The software and documentation is FOC and can be downloaded from the official site: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/rawviewer

In addition to this new software there is also a document outlining the general workflow for working with footage from PMW-F5, F55, F65. The document outlines data transfer, look management, editing and grading. Click here to view this document.