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Sony HDC-F5500 4K/HD Camera System

The Sony HDC-F5500 Super 35mm 4K CMOS Camera System is the newest addition to Sony’s camera lineup with global shutter sensor.

The extraordinary performance of this new camera system takes live entertainment production to the next level. Building on the success of Sony’s acclaimed HDC-5500, the Sony HDC-F5500’s Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor delivers extraordinary clarity, realism and shallow depth of field with every scene, from wide beauty shots to tight close-ups. Numerous workflow enhancements – including IP networking, remote multi-camera operation and in-CCU recording improve the most demanding live entertainment productions including sport, music and drama.

At the heart of this camera system is Sony’s Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor. Bringing new creative possibilities to live production, the HDC camera series, this large sensor achieves high sensitivity with an impressive signal-to-noise ratio. It’s teamed with proven global shutter technology to capture stable, precise 4K (UHD) images even with fast-moving subjects: ideal for sport and live entertainment productions involving LED displays and laser beams.

Features:

  • Direct 4K output without need for dedicated external baseband processor unit
  • Optical fibre transmission as standard
  • Backwards compatibility with Sony HDC-2000 series
  • Display camera number and tally
  • Multi-speed slo-motion acquisition

Multi-speed slo-motion

Optional licences enable this camera to capture HD images in high fram-rate (HFR) at 8x, 6x, 4x, 3, and 2x.

Description

The Sony HDC-F5500 Super 35mm 4K CMOS Camera System is the newest addition to Sony’s camera lineup with global shutter sensor.

The extraordinary performance of this new camera system takes live entertainment production to the next level. Building on the success of Sony’s acclaimed HDC-5500, the Sony HDC-F5500’s Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor delivers extraordinary clarity, realism and shallow depth of field with every scene, from wide beauty shots to tight close-ups. Numerous workflow enhancements – including IP networking, remote multi-camera operation and in-CCU recording improve the most demanding live entertainment productions including sport, music and drama.

At the heart of this camera system is Sony’s Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor. Bringing new creative possibilities to live production, the HDC camera series, this large sensor achieves high sensitivity with an impressive signal-to-noise ratio. It’s teamed with proven global shutter technology to capture stable, precise 4K (UHD) images even with fast-moving subjects: ideal for sport and live entertainment productions involving LED displays and laser beams.

Related links:

Sony Product Guide

Sony HDC-5500 Specification

Sony HDC-5500 4K/HD Camera System

Sony HDC-3500 4K Camera System