Sony NEX-FS100E User manual

NEX-FS100E

NEX-FS100EK

NXCAM Super 35mm Sensor Camcorder

A New World of High Quality Video Production Convenience with

an NXCAM Super 35mm Motion Picture Camcorder

Sony's range of NXCAM models now includes the NEX-FS100E interchangeable lens camcorder featuring

a Super 35mm sensor. Developed speciﬁcally for shooting motion pictures, this high sensitivity, large format

sensor is capable of producing footage with shallow depth of ﬁeld similar to that of a ﬁlm camera for a new

level of expression.

For even more creative ﬂexibility, the NEX-FS100E also enables extended continuous recording and

simultaneous recording of HD video footage for instant backup with an HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory Unit.These

and other valuable features make this compact, high performance camera ideal for producing everything

from low budget commercials, music videos and documentaries to wedding videos.

INTRODUCTION

NXCAM Super 35mm Motion Picture Camcorder Providing

a Simple Solution to High Quality Video Production

"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor for Shooting Motion Pictures

Equipped with a large CMOS sensor equivalent in size to Super 35mm ﬁlm, like that

used in the PMW-F3, the NEX-FS100E enables shooting with the same creative depth

of ﬁeld as a ﬁlm camera.

The sensor also features an optimum number of effective pixels for shooting HD

moving images.At a high 50fps in all-pixel scan mode, this allows images to be

captured with less color aliasing, jaggedness and rolling shutter than DSLR

cameras, while providing the sensitivity to shoot at a minimum illumination of

0.28lux*1.Another advantage of "Exmor" technology is minimal noise when shooting

low-light scenes.

* 1 When using a ﬁxed shutter speed of 1/25, auto gain and an iris setting of F1.4

The SEL18200 lens supplied with the NEX-FS100EK enables shooting in illumination as low as 1.5lux when

using a ﬁxed shutter speed of 1/25, auto gain and auto iris

SENSOR

Super 35 mm 4/3”

2/3”

1/2”

27.1 mm

23.6 mm

13.3 mm 13.3 mm

21.8 mm

11.0 mm

8.8 mm

17.3 mm 6.4 mm

4.8 mm

7.9 mm

6.6 mm

"Exmor" Super35 CMOS Sensor

Gross pixels Approx. 3,530,000 pixels

Effective pixels of moving pictures in 16:9 Approx. 3,370,000 pixels

Effective pixels of moving pictures in 4:3 Approx. 2,530,000 pixels NEX-FS100E

NEX-FS100E

conventional camcorder

DSLR camera

Depth of Field

Sensitivity

E-Mount Interchangeable Lens System

The NEX-FS100E features the E-mount Interchangeable lens system.

Sony's E-mount interchangeable lenses let you enjoy a level of creative freedom

unimaginable with camcorders of the past.All feature precision-crafted optics

with aspherical glass elements for compact high performance, and circular iris

mechanisms for smooth background defocusing.The supplied SEL18200(E 18–200mm

F3.5–6.3 OSS) with the NEX-FS100EK boasts 11x zoom power, a quiet AF motor for

cleaner sound recording, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with an

advanced Active mode that lets you take steady handheld shots while walking around

— even without a bulky stabilization rig.An ultracompact SEL16F28 wide-angle lens

and SEL1855 3x zoom lens are also available.

Thanks to the E-mount's short 18mm ﬂange-back distance,using a mount adaptor allows

shooting with a wide range of existing lenses. For example,with the optional LA-EA1 mount

adaptor you can take advantage of the abundant A-mount lenses.

LA-EA1 mount

adaptor

Third party adaptor

INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

E-mount lens on

the NEX-FS100E

Other lenses

A-mount lenses

E-mount lenses Another lens with

a third party adaptor

A-mount lens with

the LA-EA1 adaptor

NEX-FS100E

New Design Concept Providing the Flexibility for a Variety of Shooting Styles

Featuring a compact, lightweight body with detachable grip, top handle, and viewﬁnder,

the NEX-FS100E is ideal for a wide range of shooting situations.

During hand-held shooting, the angle of the grip can be changed as desired,

and recording started and start and stop recording with a button on the grip.

Secondary record buttons are also available at two locations, at the top and in

front of the camera body.

There are also 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch screw

holes on both the handle and the bottom of the

camera body for mounting various peripheral

devices, plus a tape measure hook and an

image sensor position index on the body.

MODULAR DESIGN

Located on the optical axis, the 3.5-inch-type XtraFine™ LCD panel enables easier and more intuitive

framing, especially during hand-held shooting. And the LCD panel can be rotated for stress-free

operation when shooting low-angle scenes and digital signage footage. For easier and more precise

focusing in daylight, the viewﬁnder comes with a detachable 1.2x magniﬁer.

1920x1080P Slow and Quick Motion

Recording images at a different frame rate from that used for playback provides

the extra versatility of slow and quick motion shooting. Furthermore, the NEX-FS100E

enables Full HD (1920×1080) progressive slow and quick motion. Frame rates are

selectable from 50fps, 25fps, 12fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps and 1fps. So, for example, when

recording at 1080/25p, if the frame rate is set to 50fps, images are recorded in

2.0 times slow motion.This means you can create impressive slow motion scenes

without the need for troublesome editing.

Note:Slow and quick motion shooting is only available in HD progressive mode.

Simultaneous recording to a memory card and ﬂash memory unit (optional HXR-

FMU128) is not available.

CREATION

50 p

Capture

2.0 times slow motion

25 p

Format Recording/

Playback

1sec 1sec 1sec

1 2 3 23 2425

2 3

1234

23 24 25 26 27 28 48 49 50 1 2 3

2 3 48 4950

6p Capture

Approx. 4 speed quick motion

25 Format Rec./

Playback

1sec 1sec 1sec 1sec 1sec 1sec

1 2 3 1 2 348 4950 48 49 50

12341234 1234 12341234

Slow Motion Mechanism

Hybrid Recording

Recording to the directly mountable HXR-FMU128 Flash Memory unit allows continuous

recording for over 10 hours without changing the recording medium. Simultaneous

recording using memory cards and other media is also possible for secure backup

when shooting footage that can't be reshot.

Note: HD and SD footage cannot be recorded separately on different recording media.

SAFETY & LONG RECORDING

Compatible Memory Cards Type

*For more information please refer to the speciﬁcation

sheet on the back of this brochure.

Memo r y S tick

PRO Du o TM

SD/S D HC/

SDXC

Memo r y

Card

Recording Time

HD MOVIE

SD MOVIE

AVC HD 28M (PS) AVC HD 24M (FX) AVC HD 17M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 5M (LP)

Linear

PCM 2ch

1GB Memory Card 4 min 4 min 6 min 10 min 15 min

2GB Memory Card 8 min 10 min 10 min 20 min 35 min

4GB Memory Card 15 min 20 min 25 min 45 min 70 min

8GB Memory Card 35 min 40 min 55 min 90 min 145 min

16GB Memory Card 70 min 80 min 110 min 185 min 295 min

32GB Memory Card 145 min 170 min 225 min 375 min 590 min

HXR-FMU128 (128GB) [Optional] 600 min 700 min 940 min 1560 min 2460 min

Dolby

Digital 2ch

1GB Memory Card 4 min 5 min 7 min 10 min 20 min

2GB Memory Card 9 min 10 min 10 min 25 min 45 min

4GB Memory Card 15 min 20 min 30 min 50 min 90 min

8GB Memory Card 35 min 40 min 60 min 105 min 190 min

16GB Memory Card 75 min 90 min 120 min 215 min 380 min

32GB Memory Card 150 min 180 min 245 min 440 min 770 min

HXR-FMU128 (128GB) [Optional] 640 min 750 min 1030 min 1830 min 3200 min

SD 9M (HQ)

Dolby

Digital 2ch

1GB Memory Card 10 min

2GB Memory Card 25 min

4GB Memory Card 55 min

8GB Memory Card 110 min

16GB Memory Card 225 min

32GB Memory Card 460 min

HXR-FMU128 (128GB) [Optional] 1910 min

Note: Recording time may vary depending on recording conditions.

NXCAM Recording Format

Like other NXCAM series cameras, the new NEX-FS100E uses the AVCHD recording

format to enable stable operation using the same NXCAM workﬂow. Better still, it's

ready to shoot with a maximum frame rate of 1920x1080/50p (28Mbps) for even

higher quality recording. For more ﬂexibility, the MPEG-2 for SD recording format is

also possible.

HDMI Output with Embedded Time code for 4:2:2 Uncompressed Signal Output

When shooting, the NEX-FS100E provides HDMI 4:2:2 uncompressed output with an

embedded SMPTE Time code in order to record onto an external device which is

capable of higher bit-rate recording.

WORK FLOW

USB2.0

USB2.0 Log & Transfer

Edit on Final Cut Pro®

HDMI input*

(Using an interface board)

Video Switcher

or recorder with

HDMI input

HDMI with Time code

*Please contact the manufacturer for further detailed information

Memory Card

Reader

Memory Card

Reader

For Windows®users

For Final Cut Pro®Users

Use Content Management Utility Software to ingest

Use “Log & Transfer” and convert to ProRes422 to edit

Utilizing HDMI output

NEX-FS100E

HXR-FMU128

Windows®PC

NLE software

*CMU might be necessary for the import to NLE software.

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