- Webcode: 435404 • Mfr: PXWFX9V
Product Highlights
- 6K Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- Full-Frame Format
- 15 Stops Dynamic Range
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60p Video Recording
- Up to 120 fps HD Recording
- Electronic Variable ND Filter
- Dual Base ISO 800/4000
- 12G/3G-SDI & HDMI Output
- Dual XQD Memory Card Slots
Kit Options:
Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (Body Only)
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Overview
announcement PXW-FX9 V3.0 Software is Now Available
To download the latest firmware and software updates, please click here.
FX9 Ver 2.0
FX9 Ver2.0 Updates:
- Full-frame 4K 60p/50p recording with oversampling (image sensor scan size is around 5K)
- FHD 180fps shooting
- DCI 4K recording
- 16 bit RAW output (with XDCA-FX9)
- Support DWX digital wireless audio receiver (with XDCA-FX9)
- Eye-AF capability
PXW-FX9
Sony’s full-frame 6K sensor camera with Fast Hybrid AF, Dual Base ISO and S-Cinetone™ colour science.
Key Features:
- 6K Full-Frame “Exmor R” sensor for stunning picture quality
- Phenomenal 15+ stops dynamic range for limitless expression
- Dual Base ISO for stunning images in any light
- Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone
- Selectable frame rates in both full-frame & Super 35
- Catch the action with enhanced Fast Hybrid AF
- Customisable AF settings
- World’s first electronic variable ND filter for full-frame sensor
- 16-bit RAW capability
- Stable, shake-free handheld footage
- Autofocus with all E-mount lenses
* Lens pictured not included
Full-Frame Creativity
Realise beautiful 4K imagery
With the creative freedom made possible by oversampling a huge high resolution full-frame sensor.
Capture every detail from the scene
With shallow depth of field and stunning bokeh with a truly cinematic look.
15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO
Enable capture of every nuance, from subtle shadow detail to specular highlights and with an immaculate colour palette.
Capturing the Impossible
Make sure your story’s always clear with enhanced Fast Hybrid AF that tracks your subject with unprecedented speed, smoothness and precision.
Its impact is transformative for premium documentary, commercials and event applications.
Behind the Scenes
"Maybe it was me" by Sody
Phenomenal 15+ stops dynamic range for limitless expression
FX9 offers an exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range – beyond the normal range of human perception – allowing for unprecedented creative freedom in colour grading and post. Camera operators can concentrate on framing the scene they want while relying upon the FX9 to capture every nuance and detail using either 4K 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording or 16-bit RAW external recording.* In grading, colourists can find colour and detail beyond the normal viewing abilities of the camera operator to create a final image that exactly portrays the mood of the scene.
World’s first electronic variable ND filter for full-frame sensor
Realise even greater creative control with Sony’s unique built-in electronic variable neutral density (ND) filter – a world first* for professional full-frame camcorders. Set to Auto, or adjust filter density manually in smooth increments from 1/4 to 1/128 as you shoot, for perfectly exposed images without affecting depth of field as lighting conditions change. Use higher density settings with a slower shutter speed for breathtaking artistic effects.
Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™
S-Cinetone is the default look of FX9 that’s tuned to meet the requirements of today’s content creators with rich mid-range colours, alluring facial tones and a softer tonal look – developed with the same expertise as Sony’s world-leading VENICE digital cinematography camera. S-Cinetone means that straight out of the camera your content looks fresh and vivid, with subjects that really stand out while retaining plenty of latitude in post production thanks to the high performance full-frame image sensor.
Selectable frame rates in both full-frame & Super 35
Choose your desired frame-rate from 1fps up to 180fps* for impressive quick and slow-motion footage. FX9 creates an immersive image with a wide angle look and shallower depth of field provided by its full-frame sensor in combination with quick and slow-motion. Engage your audience with this new creative look. FX9 also offers a Quality priority setting** that maximises full HD slow motion image quality with advanced oversampling technology.
*Up to 120fps with Ver1.0. Full-HD 180fps will be supported with future firmware
**In Full-frame scanning mode: selectable at 1-30fps / In S35 scanning mode: selectable at 1-60fps
Shoot in comfort, expand your horizons
FX9 revolutionises full-frame cinematography with peerless ergonomics and advanced technology for on-the-go shooting. The world’s first full-frame electronic variable ND filter* transforms possibilities for shooting in variable lighting conditions. Built-in Wi-Fi and 12G-SDI support advanced workflows while the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit further expands the operational possibilities of the PXW-FX9.
Stable, shake-free handheld footage
Advanced image stabilisation information means even handheld footage can be transformed with Sony Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare software* in post-production to look as smooth as if it were shot with a gimbal.Unlike in-camera or lens stabilisation, meta data generated by FX9’s built-in gyro allows you to creatively choose the balance between the level of shake-compensation and the resolution of trimmed 4K imagery. This feature is also compatible with any E-mount lens and allows for far faster processing than conventional NLE stabilisation workflows**.
* Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare Ver.2019.2 is required.
** Resolution and angle of view reduced compared to native footage.
Catch the action with enhanced Fast Hybrid AF
Effortlessly track fast moving subjects with pin-sharp focus, even when using wide lens aperture settings to maintain a shallow depth of field with the camera’s full-frame sensor. Developed by Sony’s α camera engineers, enhanced Fast Hybrid AF combines phase detection AF for fast, accurate subject tracking with contrast AF for exceptional focus accuracy. In addition, Face Detection intelligently recognises and locks on to human faces.
The dedicated 561-point phase detection AF sensor covers approximately 94% of the whole image area width and 96% of height, allowing consistently accurate, responsive AF tracking, even with fast-moving subjects.
Customisable AF settings
- FX9’s comprehensive autofocus settings provide the creative flexibility to integrate with any project.
- 7-level AF transition speeds from Fast – switching between subjects as quickly as possible – to Slow, where speed is reduced to fit a more measured shooting style, such as a historical TV drama.
- 5-level AF subject shift sensitivity ranges from Locked-on – ignoring other moving subjects in the frame – to Responsive that switches focus from one subject to another – ideal for snapping between race cars as they speed by.
Stunning Picture Quality
6K Full-Frame “Exmor R” Sensor
The camera’s full-frame 6K sensor provides superb recording in DCI 4K*, Ultra HD and HD resolutions. Powerful image processing with debayering and oversampling ensures image quality beyond the limits of conventional Super 35mm sensors. The back-illuminated CMOS image sensor also uses Sony’s Exmor R technology for improved sensitivity and noise reduction. Compared to a 4K Super 35mm sensor, the FX9’s 6K sensor has over twice the surface area while providing a wider angle of view and shallower depth of field.
Dual Base ISO
For stunning images in any light
FX9 features a base sensitivity of ISO 800, providing the optimal dynamic range for typical documentary applications such as shooting outside or in brightly lit interiors. A secondary High Base sensitivity of ISO 4000 excels in low light conditions such as early morning and evening shoots while maintaining superb image quality. ISO 4000 is also ideal whenever you’re using slow lenses. Combining Dual Base ISO with the camera’s electronic variable ND Filter provides superb creative control in almost any shooting environment, with truly next generation responsiveness to changing conditions.
16-bit RAW capability*
16-bit RAW offers a phenomenal increase in post-production creative freedom to fully exploit FX9’s exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range. FX9 supports export of 16-bit RAW at either 4K or 2K resolution using the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit with a single BNC cable connection to compatible external RAW recorders.**
* RAW output will be enabled with a future firmware release. Limited to 10-bit recording during 120fps high frame rate shooting within Super35 image circle.
** Compatible recorders to be announced
Proven ergonomics & accessory compatibility
FX9 chassis is the latest refinement of the revolutionary FS7 design, so you can be sure it will feel great to shoot with from almost any position, while also offering compatibility with a large proportion of the countless FS7 accessories including U-series batteries, chargers, E-mount lenses, plus arms and lens adapters.*
The control arm is easily adjusted without tools, so FX9 adapts effortlessly to your physique and preferred shooting style – handheld, at waist level or shoulder mounted.
The smart grip features an updated design, more compact than before while still holding all the key shooting controls, allowing you to concentrate on the scene without distractions. FX9 also introduces a micro USB interface for improved responsiveness and support for a wrist strap.
* BP-U30 and XDCA-FS7 are not compatible with the FX9.
16-bit RAW capability*
16-bit RAW offers a phenomenal increase in post-production creative freedom to fully exploit FX9’s exceptional 15+ stops of dynamic range. FX9 supports export of 16-bit RAW at either 4K or 2K resolution using the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit with a single BNC cable connection to compatible external RAW recorders.**
* RAW output will be enabled with a future firmware release. Limited to 10-bit recording during 120fps high frame rate shooting within Super35 image circle.
** Compatible recorders to be announced
Proven ergonomics & accessory compatibility
FX9 chassis is the latest refinement of the revolutionary FS7 design, so you can be sure it will feel great to shoot with from almost any position, while also offering compatibility with a large proportion of the countless FS7 accessories including U-series batteries, chargers, E-mount lenses, plus arms and lens adapters.*
The control arm is easily adjusted without tools, so FX9 adapts effortlessly to your physique and preferred shooting style – handheld, at waist level or shoulder mounted.
The smart grip features an updated design, more compact than before while still holding all the key shooting controls, allowing you to concentrate on the scene without distractions. FX9 also introduces a micro USB interface for improved responsiveness and support for a wrist strap.
* BP-U30 and XDCA-FS7 are not compatible with the FX9.
4-channel audio input
and recording
FX9 offers superb audio capabilities with independent control dials for each channel. In applications such as interview, 4-channel audio recording enables simultaneous use of an external microphone for recording ambient sounds, the built-in microphone for voice memos by the operator, and two optional UWP Series wireless microphones for voice of interviewer and interviewee. In addition, using the optional XLR-K3M, XLR-K2M or XLR-K1M XLR adapter – with two extra XLR inputs – allows even more devices to be connected.
Adds shoulder-style operation,
advanced networking
Further extend the capabilities of the FX9 with the optional XDCA-FX9 extension unit that optimises camera weight distribution and ergonomics for comfortable shoulder-style shooting – ideal for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and documentary applications. The extension unit also adds advanced networking for streaming/file transfers and Timecode for multi-camera shoots.
Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe
Sony’s flexible Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe provides power, signal connections and coordinated on/off switching with compatible Sony accessories. For example, you can connect and control Sony UWP-D wireless microphone systems (optional).
Beautifully matched shooting partners
Optimised for professional cinematography applications, the light, compact, SELP28135G powered zoom lens is an ideal complement for the full frame imaging possibilities of the FX9.
- Circular aperture with full-frame image circle format
- Motorised servo zoom for smooth, precise zoom moves
- Independent three rings for focus, zoom and iris with smooth, silent drive
You have the choice of purchasing the FX9 on its own (PXW-FX9) or with SELP28135G lens (PXW-FX9K).
Autofocus with all E-mount lenses
Experience smooth, responsive autofocus with every E-mount lens, including Sony’s new Cinema Lens Series with premium optical performance and operability for demanding cinematography applications. Advanced E-mount lever lock operation allows quick, easy lens exchange in the field, plus added stability and security with large lenses.
Cinema Lens Series
Explore new artistic possibilities and precise creative control with Sony’s Cinema Lens Series.
Purpose-built for documentary production and digital cinematography with full-frame cameras such as the FX9 and VENICE.
The first lens in the series, the FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G full-frame wide angle zoom
* Due in early 2020
Networked for high mobility
The FX9 features internal 5GHz* and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi capability as standard. Just switch on and log onto your preferred network to enable a host of advanced wireless production features:
- Content Browser Mobile™** allows the PXW-FX9 to be controlled remotely from a smartphone or tablet computer via a Wi-Fi connection. Adjust the exposure level, zoom, Record/Stop and more via your mobile device – it’s ideal for single operator shoots. One-touch authentication is also possible with smartphones offering NFC connectivity.
- FTP Transfer allows content files to be sent over the internet for remote storage on an FTP server even while shooting. In case of signal interruption, the system will automatically resume as soon as connection restored.
- Trimming allows you to set start and end points in a clip, eliminating time-wasting transfers of unneeded content.
- XDCAM air can upload proxy footage to the cloud from multiple camera operators in the field, so editing can start immediately. Uploaded content can be accessed securely from any location. News teams can even start logging clips while shooting is still going on, saving even more valuable time when a story’s breaking.
- Wired LAN port with optional XDCA-FX9 allows connection of the FX9 to the Internet with a standard Ethernet cable, allowing files to be streamed or transferred by FTP.
- Dual Link Cellular is enabled with optional XDCA-FX9 and uses two cellular networks in combination to provide an even more reliable network connection. FX9 is compatible with standard USB cellular dongles from most networks. (Please check for most appropriate service provider for your region. Standard network fees will apply.)
- High quality Sony QoS Streaming to Network RX station (optional) and XDCAM air by Sony allows images to be streamed live for viewing at a remote location
*5GHz support dependent on country/regional regulation. ** Content Browser Mobile™ application can be downloaded from Google Play Store or App Store. Wi-Fi operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones and tablet computers.
What's Included
PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera BodyBody Cap
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
BP-U35 Battery
Sony BC-U1A Battery Charger
AC Adapter for BP-U90, U60, U60T, U30
Grip Remote Control
AC Adapter
USB Cable
Reviews
Product Specifications
PXW-FX9 |
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General |
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| Mass | Approx 2.0 kg (body only) Approx. 4.8 kg (with Viewfinder, Eyepiece, Grip Remote Control, BP-U35 battery, SELP28135G LENS, an XQD memory card, Handle, MIC holder) |
| Dimensions | 14.6 x 14.2 x 22.9 cm (5.7 x 5.5 x 9") |
| Power Requirements | DC 19.5 V |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 35.2 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C 32°F to 104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C -4°F to +140°F |
| Battery Operating Time | Approx. 54min. with BP-U35 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) Approx. 108min. with BP-U70 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SELP28135G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device) |
| Recording Format (Video) [XAVC Intra] | XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I QFHD 50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I QFHD 25p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD 59.94p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 222 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD 50p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 223 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD 59.94i/29.97p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD 50i/25p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD 23.98p mode：CBG, MAX bit rate 89Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Recording Format (Video) [XAVC Long] | XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 100 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 35 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 59.94i/50i mode：VBR, MAX bit rate 25 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC |
| Recording Format (Video) [MPEG-2 Long GOP] | MPEG2 HD422 mode：CBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL |
| Recording Format (Audio) | LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| Recording Frame Rate | [XAVC Intra] XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-I HD mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 59.94i, 50P, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC Long] XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 35 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 25 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50 [MPEG-2 Long GOP] MPEG HD422 mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25Pi |
| Recording / Playback Time [XAVC Intra] | XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 22 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 10 minutes XAVC-I QFHD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 26 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 13 minutes XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 43 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 21 Minutes XAVC-I QFHD 25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 52 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 25 Minutes XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 54 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 26 Minutes XAVC-I HD 59.94p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 57 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 28 Minutes XAVC-I HD 50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 57 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 27 Minutes XAVC-I HD 59.94i/29.97p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 105 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 53 Minutes XAVC-I HD 50i/25p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 105 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 53 Minutes XAVC-I HD 23.98p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 130 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 65 Minutes |
| Recording / Playback Time [XAVC Long] | XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 125 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 62 Minutes XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 86 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 42 Minutes XAVC-L HD 50 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 225 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 110 Minutes XAVC-L HD 35 59.94i/29.97p/50i/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 305 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 150 Minutes XAVC-L HD 25 59.94i/50i When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 410 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB) Approx. 200 Minutes |
| Recording / Playback Time [MPEG-2 Long GOP] | MPEG HD422 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P When using QD-G128A (128 GB): Approx. 220 minutes When using QD-G64A (64 GB): Approx. 105 Minutes |
| Recording Format (Proxy Audio) | XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels |
| Recording Format (Proxy Video) | XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR 1920 x 1080, 9Mbps 1280 x 720, 9Mbps 1280 x 720, 6Mbps 640 x 360, 3Mbps |
Lens |
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| Lens Mount | E-Mount |
Camera Section |
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| Imaging Device (Type) | 35 mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image sensor |
| Imaging Device (Pixel Count) | 20.5M pixels (Total) |
| Built-in Optical Filters | Clear, linear variable ND(1/4ND to 1/128ND) |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 800/4000 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light source) |
| S/N Ratio | 57 dB (Y) (typical) |
| Shutter Speed | 64F to 1/8000 sec |
| Slow and Quick Motion Function | FF 6K mode: XAVC-I/L 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 1 to 30 frames (29.97/25/23.98) S35 4K mode: XAVC-I/L 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 1 to 60 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97/25/23.98) FF 2K, S35 2K mode: XAVC-I/L 1920 x 1080 1 to 60, 100, 120 frames (59.94p, 50p, 29.97/25/23.98) |
| White Balance | Preset, Memory A, Memory B (2000K-15000K)/ATW |
| Gain | -3 to 18dB (every 1dB), AGC |
| Gamma Curve | S-Cinetone, STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, STD6, HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, HG8, S-Log3 |
| Latitude | 15 + stop |
Input / Output |
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| Audio Input | XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Mic Reference: -30 to -80 dBu" |
| SDI Output | SDI OUT1: BNC, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI SDI OUT2: BNC, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI |
| USB | USB device, micro-B (x1) |
| Headphone Output | Stereo mini jack (x1) -16 dBu 16 Ω |
| Speaker Output | Monaural |
| DC Input | DC Jack |
| Remote | Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm) |
| HDMI Output | Type A (x1) |
| LCD | 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 2.76M dots |
Built-In Microphone |
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| Built-in Microphone | Omni-directional monoral electret condenser microphone |
Media |
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| Type | XQD Card slot (x2) SD/MS Card slot (x1) for saving configuration data SD card slot also can be used for proxy video recording |
Wi-Fi / NFC |
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| Supported Format | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz bandwidth 5.2/5.3/5.6/5.8 GHz bandwidth |
| Security | WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| NFC | NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant |
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Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System (Body Only)
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