Sony FS700 in for testing

We’ve seen some reviews about the new Sony FS700 lately, but this camera is too important to be taken lightly. Let’s see what we can add to that pool.

Visit the Sony NEX-FS700 subforum:

Sony NEX-FS700 – 5% Discount Code for Europe

We’ve got another nice deal for our European readers: Just like the Blackmagic Cinema Camera deal (which is only valid until today by the way!), you can save some cash by using the discount code below.

Our #1 trusted European reseller A. F. Marcotec gives us an exclusive 5% discount for Sony’s new NEX-FS700 camera.

A. F. Marcotec sells professional filmmaking equipment in Europe and has some of the most competitive prices on the market.

They have the Sony FS700 listed for 8065,82€ (incl. VAT) (CVP sells it for 7948€) and the cinema5D discount code will give you -403,29€ off:

Excluding tax & shipping it will be 6439€ (=$8010).

Discount CODE: 31122012C5DFS700
SHOP link: Sony NEX-FS700E

Enter the code at checkout. The camera will start shipping in July.

American cinema5D readers can pre-order the camera for $7999 at B&H.

Philip’s nice Sony NEX FS700 review

Philip Bloom had a hands on with the much anticipated Sony FS700. The $7999 camera that will give you 240fps slow motion and sports a 4K sensor.

Watch the two videos and give him credit because this review is pretty nice to watch. There is a writeup on his website as well.

See our article full specs on the FS700.

Pre-order at B&H:

via philipbloom.net

NAB 2012 – Jody Eldred, David Leitner & the FS700 autofocus

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The Sony FS700 due to be released by mid July has created a lot of buzz and is one of the most anticipated new camera bodies right alongside the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.

As reported multiple times it comes with tons of features meant to satisfy the needs of the modern HDSLR and Large Sensor filmmaker not to mention an extremely competitive pricepoint ($8000) and the introduction of affordable slow motion (240fps).

Jody Eldred had a chance to play with the Sony NEX-FS700 and likes it (video above). We haven’t been able to work with it, but the specs certainly scream to our filmmaking hearts.
Jody seems to be sold on the FS700, are you?

Autofocus
One thing we tried was the autofocus feature that is enabled when you use the LA/EA2 adapter with Sony Alpha Lenses. It is the first time autofocus is actually usable on a large sensor camera and something we’ve been anticipating for a long time.
Sony uses phase detection technology via a beamsplitter within the adapter.

DOP David Leitner had a chance to test this feature during and prior to NAB. Check out his extremely well made review on the matter (video below).

Pre-order the Sony NEX-FS700: