Firmware Updates Sony

Sony PXW-FS5 Compact Super35 4K Camcorder for Professional Handheld Shooting: Firmware Update V1.10 (December 22, 2015): Provides External Output and Face Detection Support When Recording in XAVC QFHD (4K Mode)

The following video presents PXW-FS5 Official Function Video | Sony Professional:

This is an update to the previous blog, New Sony PXW-FS5 4K Lightweight Compact Super35 Camcorder for Professional Handheld Shooting: Super35 Sensor with 14 Stops of Dynamic Range and 8.3 Million Effective Pixels; 360° Rotating, Detachable Smart Grip; On-board 4K XAVC L Recording; 240 fps in HD; 960 fps Super Slow Motion; Built-in Electronic Variable ND Filters.

Sony Professional Solutions Americas recently announced the PXW-FS5 Firmware Update V1.10 which includes 4K recording XAVC QFHD (3840×2160) simultaneously onboard (internal) and to an external recorder (output).

Sony PXW-FS5

Sony PXW-FS5

Software: PXW-FS5 : Binary Package V1.10 (Win+Mac)

  • December 22, 2015
  • Applies To: PXW-FS5, PXW-FS5K
  • New features:
    1.) External output and face detection support when recording in XAVC QFHD (4K mode)

Furthermore, a planned future firmware update for PXW-FS5 will provide RAW output.


The following video presents IBC 2015: Sony PXW-FS5 from AbelCine on Vimeo:

Sony has just announced the newest member to their large sensor 4K camera family, the PXW-FS5. Bridging the gap between the Sony NEX-FS700 and the PXW-FS7, the PXW-FS5 brings a smaller form factor while retaining many of the features of the FS7. Those accustomed to the FS7 will find the form factor and button layout of the FS5 very familiar and comfortable. With a 3.5″ LCD monitor positioned on an adjustable mount up front and a 0.39″ OLED viewfinder out back, the FS5 can be utilized in a myriad of shooting situations and positions.


You can buy the Sony PXW-FS5 at B&H: