Sony FS7 + Odyssey 7Q at DVinfo.net

Ole Salomonsen · September 12th, 2014, 03:52 AM

The Sony FS7 is out, can CD say something about the support with Odyssey 7Q and this camera? :
Is the O7Q compatible right now with FS700 license or through a future firmware and aditional FS7 license?

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Dan Keaton · September 12th, 2014, 09:09 AM

Dear Ole,

We do not have a Sony PXW-FS7 + Expansion Unit in our lab yet.

Based on what we know, including discussions with Sony, if one has the FS7 + FS7 Expansion Unit, then the Odyssey7Q will work just fine.

The FS7 Expansion Unit has the Raw output port (an HD-SDI output)
and this outputs the various signals to the Odyssey7Q, just like the FS700.

I feel that you can expect the same wonderful recording options, such as 2K Raw at 240 fps, and 4K Raw at 60, and I am assuming the 120 fps 4K Raw mode (a cached mode like the FS700).

If any of this information changes, I will provide correction in this thread as soon as possible.

I know that Sony mentions the Odyssey7Q in their FS7 presentations.

Respectfully,

Ole Salomonsen · September 14th, 2014, 11:23 AM

Thanks Dan!!

No official information anywhere yet about 4K 120fps cached on the FS7, but I like you assume.

So yes if you come across updated and confirmed info reg this please let us know.

Ole

Dan Keaton · September 14th, 2014, 12:05 PM

Dear Ole,

Our Mitch Gross is currently at IBC.

He posted on another forum that the FS7 did not support the 120 fps 4K Raw mode, which is a cached mode, like the FS700.

I did not find that in the documentation, but Mitch attended the Sony FS7 briefing at IBC.

As soon as we receive a FS7 in our Lab, we will be able to find out for certain.

In general, we expect that the Odyssey7Q + FS700 Raw Option will support the FS7 Raw modes without any changes on our part.

Thus, this will include our 4K Raw to HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ mode which has proven very popular.

And this will include our 4K Raw to 4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ mode which is due out near the end of this month.

And anyone with our Sony FS700 Raw option will be able to use that option for the FS7 + Expansion Unit.

We are renaming our FS700 Raw Option to FS Raw Option.

Our website now reflects the new naming convention.

Respectfully,

September 12th, 2014, 03:52 AM	#1
Ole Salomonsen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 33	Sony FS7 + Odyssey 7Q The Sony FS7 is out, can CD say something about the support with Odyssey 7Q and this camera? : Is the O7Q compatible right now with FS700 license or through a future firmware and aditional FS7 license? Sony FS7 launched, portable Super35 4K camera, exclusive hands-on video \| cinema5D Sony Unveils New PXW-FS7 Compact 4K XDCAM Camera with a Super 35 CMOS sensor \| Sony Last edited by Ole Salomonsen; September 12th, 2014 at 06:11 AM.

September 12th, 2014, 09:09 AM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Sony FS7 + Odyssey 7Q Dear Ole, We do not have a Sony PXW-FS7 + Expansion Unit in our lab yet. Based on what we know, including discussions with Sony, if one has the FS7 + FS7 Expansion Unit, then the Odyssey7Q will work just fine. The FS7 Expansion Unit has the Raw output port (an HD-SDI output) and this outputs the various signals to the Odyssey7Q, just like the FS700. I feel that you can expect the same wonderful recording options, such as 2K Raw at 240 fps, and 4K Raw at 60, and I am assuming the 120 fps 4K Raw mode (a cached mode like the FS700). If any of this information changes, I will provide correction in this thread as soon as possible. I know that Sony mentions the Odyssey7Q in their FS7 presentations. Respectfully, __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

September 14th, 2014, 11:23 AM	#3
Ole Salomonsen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 33	Re: Sony FS7 + Odyssey 7Q Thanks Dan!! No official information anywhere yet about 4K 120fps cached on the FS7, but I like you assume. So yes if you come across updated and confirmed info reg this please let us know. Ole

September 14th, 2014, 12:05 PM	#4
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Sony FS7 + Odyssey 7Q Dear Ole, Our Mitch Gross is currently at IBC. He posted on another forum that the FS7 did not support the 120 fps 4K Raw mode, which is a cached mode, like the FS700. I did not find that in the documentation, but Mitch attended the Sony FS7 briefing at IBC. As soon as we receive a FS7 in our Lab, we will be able to find out for certain. In general, we expect that the Odyssey7Q + FS700 Raw Option will support the FS7 Raw modes without any changes on our part. Thus, this will include our 4K Raw to HD Apple ProRes 422 HQ mode which has proven very popular. And this will include our 4K Raw to 4K Apple ProRes 422 HQ mode which is due out near the end of this month. And anyone with our Sony FS700 Raw option will be able to use that option for the FS7 + Expansion Unit. We are renaming our FS700 Raw Option to FS Raw Option. Our website now reflects the new naming convention. Respectfully, __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia