SONY RAW 4K AXS-R7 RECORDER

4K / X-OCN RAW recording at 120 fps* and cache recording speed up 4K production workflow

Rugged, dust- and splash-resistant, the AXS-R7 portable recorder attaches easily to the high-end CineAlta Venice, F55 and F5 cameras, speeding up 4K production workflow without compromising quality. The AXS-R7 doubles 4K RAW recording from 60 fps to 120 fps for the F55 camera, compared with previous Sony recorders. For shooting at higher frame rates, the recorder captures up to 240 fps RAW 2K from the F55 and F5, for 10x Super Slow Motion playback. Supporting AXSM™ A-series high-speed memory cards, the recorder offers two memory card slots, for added security and to extend recording times. The recorder also enables 4K RAW recordings on cache memory for up to 30 seconds in standby mode. The robust, all-metal casing makes the AXS-R7 the ideal companion to F55 and F5 cameras for all fiction, documentary and wildlife productions.

The AXS-R7 also benefits from a new recording format, X-OCN. This new format supports high-quality, moderate bit-rate workflows. The system records everything the sensor sees, to offer tonal gradation with 16-bit precision, which is ideal for High Dynamic Range (HDR) image grading and other cutting-edge workflows that require higher resolution at 10-bit or 12-bit precision.

    New recording format: X-OCN

Complementing the F55RAW, the AXS-R7 offers a new camera format: X-OCN. The acronym X-OCN stands for "Extended tonal range Original Camera Negative". The X-OCN format has two recording modes, X-OCN ST (Standard) and X-OCN LT (Light). The X-OCN ST format is visually identical to F55RAW, with a data size of 70% of that of F55RAW. X-OCN LT data size is 40% that of F55RAW. X-OCN LT allows recordings to be 2.3 times longer. X-OCN ST and X-OCN LT record metadata according to your choice of ISO sensitivity, color temperature and much more. These choices are absolutely non-destructive, and the full potential of the original sensor data is revealed in post-production as 16-bit linear data scenes.

    Ultra-fast 4K capture

Compared with previous Sony 4K recorders, the AXS-R7 doubles the F55's RAW 4K recording capacity from 60 fps to 120 fps**. For shooting at higher frame rates, the recorder captures in 2K RAW format up to 240 fps from the F55 and F5, for 10x Super Slow Motion playback.*** The X-OCN format can also be used for ultra-fast 4K/ 2K shooting.

    Cache recording for 30 seconds

With the recorder, users of 4K technology can take advantage of RAW / X-OCN recording on cache memory at 23.98p for a maximum of around 30 seconds (****) in standby mode. This feature is important when producing documentaries or wildlife films, where spontaneous action needs to be captured.

    Robust, dust- and splash-proof metal case

The casing of the AXS-R7 portable recorder is made of sturdy, hard-wearing metal, designed for use in tough field conditions. With a thicker metal casing than previous 4K recorders, the AXS-R7 is dust- and splash-resistant. What's more, the electrical components and ventilation shaft are separated by a metal filter to keep out dust and water. The camera and recorder mount more securely, thanks to a large bracket on top, which can accommodate four widely-spaced screws.

    Two AXSM high-speed memory card slots

The AXS-R7 portable recorder has two memory card slots and supports AXSM A-series memory cards, which offer high capacity and high speed, and are designed to support the write speeds required to record at 120 fps in RAW /X-OCN 4K. With the free Sony RAW Viewer application, recorded files can be easily played back and controlled on a PC or Mac. The AXSM memory card offers an ultra-fast, affordable format for exceptional quality recordings.

The AXS-R7 portable recorder does not support the AXS original memory card (AXS-512S24).