Sony FS700R Cinema Camera
The Sony FS700R is a cinema camera from Sony — known for its Super 35 Sensor and High-Speed Recording. Used copies start from $326.06 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony FS700R Cinema Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony FS700R
Key Features — Sony FS700R
Super 35 Sensor: Cinema-standard sensor size delivers a shallow depth of field and a field of view familiar to professional cinematographers.
High-Speed Recording: Captures slow-motion footage at up to 960fps at reduced resolution; full HD slow-motion is available at up to 240fps in continuous recording modes.
4K Video Output: Supports 4K resolution output via an external recorder such as the Odyssey7Q or AXS-R5, enabling high-resolution acquisition for professional productions.
RAW, AVCHD & H.264 Recording: Multi-format recording gives DPs and editors flexibility to choose workflows ranging from lightweight proxy files to high-quality RAW data.
Sony E-Mount Compatible: Works with the broad Sony E-mount lens ecosystem, including native E-mount lenses and third-party options via adapters.
Dual Audio Inputs: XLR and 3.5mm mic inputs allow the camera to accommodate professional boom mics, wireless receivers, and consumer-grade audio sources simultaneously.
Camera Specifications — Sony FS700R
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Documentary, Event, Studio |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
Description — Sony FS700R
The Sony FS700R cinema camera pairs a Super 35 sensor with the Sony E lens mount, offering a flexible foundation for professional video production. Its headline capability is a 960fps maximum frame rate, which opens up extreme slow-motion shooting that distinguishes it from many cameras in the professional video segment. Maximum video resolution reaches 4K, and the camera records across three formats — AVCHD, RAW, and H.264 — to suit a variety of production and post-production pipelines.
For audio, both XLR and 3.5mm mic inputs are built in, covering professional and consumer microphone sources without additional adapters. Connectivity includes HDMI, USB 2.0, and Wi-Fi, supporting external monitors, data offloading, and wireless control. The camera stores footage to SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Memory Stick media.
With a body weight of 2,400g and a maximum ISO of 16000, the FS700R is built for demanding production environments where low-light flexibility and high-frame-rate performance are priorities.
Pros — Sony FS700R
- ✓Exceptional 960fps maximum frame rate enables extreme slow-motion capture
- ✓4K maximum video resolution supports high-resolution production workflows
- ✓Multi-format recording in AVCHD, RAW, and H.264 offers broad post-production flexibility
Cons — Sony FS700R
- ✗Body weight of 2,400g makes it relatively heavy for handheld or run-and-gun shooting
- ✗USB 2.0 connectivity limits data transfer speeds compared to faster modern standards
- ✗Media limited to SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Memory Stick — no CFast or other high-speed card support indicated in specs









