Like with anything its always good to be in the know about what you're buying, well here are a few things you should know before making an investment in the Sony NEX-FS700.
And in low light this camera is phenomenal. Not in comparison to a Dslr but as far as a pro camera it's great. Needs less than half the light of let's say Red Epic would need
With your video review, really helped me to change my mind about this camera. I was seriusly thinking about getting it but I will continue searching for something better. Thank you bro for taking the time to do this great review.
@Lucy Fur I end up getting the JVC LS300 but not so happy with it. The lcd is really bad and the ND Filter button is right where you hold the camera if you try to do handheld more often you will be moving it without noticing.
At 4:04 you accidentally say "This is not an outdoor camera" - sort of threw me for a moment, other than that an interesting and helpful review all these years later - we're using the Raw upgrade version and as far as low light goes, a decent prime lens more than makes up for that little foible.
Great review! I agree with most of the items - except the video out at the back is great as I am using it underwater and my housing needs that and the position is great. Question: I am looking for a good rig / baseplate with lens support for a heavy lens. Any recommendation?
Great review Will. I think you should have a meeting with Sony and give them a few home truths. RCA? Jeepers, that's 80's! XLRs peppered around the camera makes a mess, pair them together like a professional unit. Silly frame frame rates that are useless, just be honest Sony and and say it works well up to 120 in 4k or 240 in 1080p.. cheers from Ireland :)
I have the fs700 how do I record in 4k? Do I need to send it to sony?
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Hey! :) do you still have the camera ? I mainly use the a7sII but since the fs700 is very afforable on the used market would you still recommend it in 2018?
Hi Will I am a film student and I am working on a short film by using FS700, I feel nervous as a director because my director of photography is not a professional person , therefore I have no idea on how I should set up my FS700, I mainly film in a theatre which only contains strong spot lights point to the stage, some wide shot and close up shot to capture protagonist on the stage under spot light, some really weak lighting situation of the audience seat, mainly capture facial expression from audience, so may I ask what it should be the setting for that?
Hi will, Can i use my canon 300 af L lens to this camera? I plan to shoot sports with this camera and i know there is no af to this set up. If i use af ring will i be able to catch the action ? Ex kid running towards me at 50ft distance. Thanks for the reply. Im a sports photographer getting to try this video camera.
Great points Will. One question. Regarding low light performance, did you try this cam with a faster prime lens? If so, how good is it for indoors...? Thanks!
+Jorge Martínez I've used various fast lenses on this camera such as the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4, and the 50mm f/1.2. The camera will perform pretty well with those lenses in low light if you crank them all the way open and are using the S-Log 2 picture profile. However, they still don't eliminate all noise.
+fatman2442 Well I don't want to completely steer you away. It is a great camera in it's respective field, I just want people to be aware of some of the important downsides of the camera.
Thank you for the thorough and honest review. I have been looking at the fs700 for a couple months and everyone just praises it. The negatives that you mentioned are very important to me. I am sitting on an 80d which has phenomenal AD and I have put a lot in to glass. Now that I have established myself a bit, I want to step up my game. I am hoping the rumors of the C200 are legit. That being said, I am open to any suggestions, my bread and butter is Wedding Videography. I have been doing more and more corporate stuff and Comic Con. Any suggestions under $5000? thanks again for your review.
@@girmonsproductions and 7 years on from Philips question we picked up one of these with the 4k RAW upgrade for $600 - sheer value for money. Fabulous kit for the money these days.
+Alan Stinar The rig that I use, I actually had originally bought it for my DSLR cameras but it works just fine on the FS700 as well. It's the Proaim 6" DSLR Cage with a Kamerar FF-3 Follow Focus, and Proaim MB-600. Links: Cage: www.ebay.com/itm/170618534404?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Follow Focus: www.amazon.com/Kamerar-FF-3-Follow-Focus-Release/dp/B009ZWL940/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452812432&sr=1-1&keywords=kamerar+ff-3 Matte Box: www.amazon.com/DVC-17715-Proaim-MB-600-Sunshade/dp/B005C3MXJQ
+Ian Grogan True, this camera is 4 years old, however RCAs still aren't a relevant output source on a camera that was meant to shoot 4K video. Using RCAs you can't even output full 1080p HD video. And actually, HDMI was the big rave during that time so I'm still not really sure why Sony felt RCAs were an acceptable output. They could have used that space for 2 additional HDMI outputs, but it is what it is.
I've owned this camera for 4 years and it's been fantastic. I have only used the RCA outputs once, when quickly integrating this camera for an event shoot at a church that only had an analog video switcher. It saved having to buy or use an HDMI-to-Analog converter. And the camera was originally released only shooting 2K, with the "tease" of future 4K recording. It took almost 2 years to make that upgrade available to send 4K out of the SDI connection, which opened this camera up to be a real 4K Raw beast with recorders like the 7Q. It's still my main camera 4 years later, that's saying something!
If you are coming from a Dslr then this camera may be inconvenient because it's designed to be a b camera to professional video cameras and therefore they make it for ops use to using larger cameras
+Mike Gerrie I haven't been able to do a full review on the FS7 as of yet, however I do know that the FS7 does offer more practical output ports, a better form factor, and better internal recording options. I'll be reviewing it soon so stay tuned!
Congrats, that's great! The course is awesome, I love it. You really do learn a lot due to the great instructors, and you have the ability to work anywhere you want.
+Will Brown 8 months later I'm Watching your video again and see our conversation. lol I'm still pushing, I get my camera in 10 days. Has everything been working out for you at Full Sail and your career?
If you have the budget, go for the FS5. It's size and weight along with a few other key features like auto variable ND filters make it a much better camera overall. However, the FS700 is still a great camera that can get the job done on almost any shoot. It's actually a great way to save a few extra dollars too!
Will Brown Thanks for the valuable advice. I would like to go with the fs5 too. One more quick question. Can they both shoot slow motion at the same frame rates or is FS700 better ?
They both have the same slow-motion capabilities, however there are two key differences between the cameras when it comes to slow-motion. Shooting slow motion on the FS5 is a little tedious if you plan on switching back and forth in between 4K and slow motion modes. You have to dig into the menu to change the record settings every time you want to make the switch, without the ability to set a custom function button to achieve that task. However, on the flip side, the FS5 allows you to shoot 240fps at 1080 P with 4:2:2 10 bit color space, while the FS700 only allows for an 8 bit color space. So in other words, the FS5 gives you a little bit of an edge when it comes to color correction/grading and detail, along with better low light slow-motion capabilities.
WHAT!!!!!!! This is a great low light camera! Prob one of the best low light cameras I've ever used...
hey head get it for weddings wedding shooter need iso 6400 clen enough
And in low light this camera is phenomenal. Not in comparison to a Dslr but as far as a pro camera it's great. Needs less than half the light of let's say Red Epic would need
yes, just use faster lenses.
5:30 so you tell me that you just ignore the ISO button right next to the quickswitch?
One thing is wrong. This camera is a super low-light camera. I love it.
You should do more camera reviews. You seem pretty good at it. And i watch many other people here who do camera reviews. I'd subscribe right away.
Dude... Super helpful video! Super thorough and honest. Exactly what I’d like to know about a camera. Great work and just subscribed! 👍👍👍
With your video review, really helped me to change my mind about this camera. I was seriusly thinking about getting it but I will continue searching for something better. Thank you bro for taking the time to do this great review.
@Lucy Fur I end up getting the JVC LS300 but not so happy with it. The lcd is really bad and the ND Filter button is right where you hold the camera if you try to do handheld more often you will be moving it without noticing.
Awesome info very helpful but it’s killing me
When it’s not a out door camera but it’s all about outside door camera. @ 4:04 lol
What is the 15mm rig you have on there?
At 4:04 you accidentally say "This is not an outdoor camera" - sort of threw me for a moment, other than that an interesting and helpful review all these years later - we're using the Raw upgrade version and as far as low light goes, a decent prime lens more than makes up for that little foible.
This is a great Low-light camera.
Very nice review
Frosty Ceas Thank You!
How would you say this stacks up compared to modern day Sony Mirrorless cameras? Is it comparable with the 4k Upgrade?
Awesome video
I just picked one up on ebay for $1175. I don't know if it has the 4k firmware update but.. still good? can I still get the update?
Any update?
@@stealthworx4371 NOPE
Any update on this question?
Just to let everyone know I sold this a year and a half ago because it did not work. I recommend the fs5 or fs7
About to use this camera on a shoot and never used it before. Really appreciate the video wee man. Shibby
Hi will , Am from Africa I use a7iii currently ,is it advisable for me to buy a700 for backup
Great review! I agree with most of the items - except the video out at the back is great as I am using it underwater and my housing needs that and the position is great. Question: I am looking for a good rig / baseplate with lens support for a heavy lens. Any recommendation?
Great review Will. I think you should have a meeting with Sony and give them a few home truths. RCA? Jeepers, that's 80's! XLRs peppered around the camera makes a mess, pair them together like a professional unit. Silly frame frame rates that are useless, just be honest Sony and and say it works well up to 120 in 4k or 240 in 1080p.. cheers from Ireland :)
Nice video!
Do you think is a good camera for buy today?
Will, You are smart and professional ! Good luck to you! Natalia Bell.
Have had this camera for years, been enjoyingit in 4k as well as 1080p. It's pro only with it had better ergonomics. My slomo is amazin.
I have the fs700 how do I record in 4k? Do I need to send it to sony?
Hey! :) do you still have the camera ? I mainly use the a7sII but since the fs700 is very afforable on the used market would you still recommend it in 2018?
The Bommel am in the same boat as you right now.. getting a GS 700r with powerzoom lens for 2K .. not sure if a good deal now
Great review, thank you!
great will some useful infomation
Excellent.... Did you review the lros and cons on the fs7 @Will
+Franklyn Grant Thank You! Not as of yet. The FS7 review will be coming later.
tnx for your advise , it's very useful,
Hi Will
I am a film student and I am working on a short film by using FS700, I feel nervous as a director because my director of photography is not a professional person , therefore I have no idea on how I should set up my FS700, I mainly film in a theatre which only contains strong spot lights point to the stage, some wide shot and close up shot to capture protagonist on the stage under spot light, some really weak lighting situation of the audience seat, mainly capture facial expression from audience, so may I ask what it should be the setting for that?
Hi will,
Can i use my canon 300 af L lens to this camera? I plan to shoot sports with this camera and i know there is no af to this set up. If i use af ring will i be able to catch the action ? Ex kid running towards me at 50ft distance.
Thanks for the reply.
Im a sports photographer getting to try this video camera.
where you put the sd card?
Good job
Nice review man.
what mate box and rail system is this?
Does the slow motion mode have autofocus for tracking moving objects/people whilst filming?
No, unfortunately, it does not have autofocus tracking in slow motion.
I cant not figure out how to use mine, it is an overload 4 my needs. No online how to use
Great points Will. One question. Regarding low light performance, did you try this cam with a faster prime lens? If so, how good is it for indoors...? Thanks!
+Jorge Martínez I've used various fast lenses on this camera such as the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4, and the 50mm f/1.2. The camera will perform pretty well with those lenses in low light if you crank them all the way open and are using the S-Log 2 picture profile. However, they still don't eliminate all noise.
+Will Brown This may have scared me away from the camera!
+fatman2442 Well I don't want to completely steer you away. It is a great camera in it's respective field, I just want people to be aware of some of the important downsides of the camera.
+Will Brown bought it anyway with 7q used and I'm in love!
Well done....
Thank you for the thorough and honest review. I have been looking at the fs700 for a couple months and everyone just praises it. The negatives that you mentioned are very important to me. I am sitting on an 80d which has phenomenal AD and I have put a lot in to glass. Now that I have established myself a bit, I want to step up my game. I am hoping the rumors of the C200 are legit. That being said, I am open to any suggestions, my bread and butter is Wedding Videography. I have been doing more and more corporate stuff and Comic Con. Any suggestions under $5000?
thanks again for your review.
I know that it has been 3 years since. But nobody replied to you what camera you should get. So I am wondering what did you end up getting?
@@girmonsproductions and 7 years on from Philips question we picked up one of these with the 4k RAW upgrade for $600 - sheer value for money. Fabulous kit for the money these days.
I think I lost interest in the slow motion. Thanks for all the info
why do you have a focus puller when you stated that the lens could not use it.
+Tu Mundo TeVe I don't usually use this kit lens, but when I do I attach my follow focus to the zoom ring to allow for smooth manual zooming.
What kind of rig is your camera on with the matte box? I'm looking at getting one myself and trying to search out the options.
+Alan Stinar The rig that I use, I actually had originally bought it for my DSLR cameras but it works just fine on the FS700 as well. It's the Proaim 6" DSLR Cage with a Kamerar FF-3 Follow Focus, and Proaim MB-600.
Links:
Cage: www.ebay.com/itm/170618534404?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Follow Focus: www.amazon.com/Kamerar-FF-3-Follow-Focus-Release/dp/B009ZWL940/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452812432&sr=1-1&keywords=kamerar+ff-3
Matte Box: www.amazon.com/DVC-17715-Proaim-MB-600-Sunshade/dp/B005C3MXJQ
wow what a disastrous camera. very honest review love it. thank you.
Nice Video, subscribed :-)
What month in full sail do you get the tech pack? I use to be a campus student but due to the long driving and money had to stop for awhile
+Omenater Productions I got my Tech Package in month 10 of the program.
oh alright nice, and thanks!
Regarding the RCA outputs...remember you are doing this review about 4 years after it came out. RCA was relevant in 2011
+Ian Grogan True, this camera is 4 years old, however RCAs still aren't a relevant output source on a camera that was meant to shoot 4K video. Using RCAs you can't even output full 1080p HD video. And actually, HDMI was the big rave during that time so I'm still not really sure why Sony felt RCAs were an acceptable output. They could have used that space for 2 additional HDMI outputs, but it is what it is.
Agreed,...
I've owned this camera for 4 years and it's been fantastic. I have only used the RCA outputs once, when quickly integrating this camera for an event shoot at a church that only had an analog video switcher. It saved having to buy or use an HDMI-to-Analog converter. And the camera was originally released only shooting 2K, with the "tease" of future 4K recording. It took almost 2 years to make that upgrade available to send 4K out of the SDI connection, which opened this camera up to be a real 4K Raw beast with recorders like the 7Q. It's still my main camera 4 years later, that's saying something!
If you are coming from a Dslr then this camera may be inconvenient because it's designed to be a b camera to professional video cameras and therefore they make it for ops use to using larger cameras
+Alexis Robbie Films You have to make the switch at some point. So yeah its designed for that and thats why you have to learn to use it.
did the FS7 fix any of the issues you mention?
+Mike Gerrie I haven't been able to do a full review on the FS7 as of yet, however I do know that the FS7 does offer more practical output ports, a better form factor, and better internal recording options. I'll be reviewing it soon so stay tuned!
could a variable ND work with it?
+Jason Todd Roberts Yes, the variable ND filters could work with this camera, however I find it more convenient to just use the built-in ND filters.
You told me it was $1k+ when I was talking to you at leoni Meadows.
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what is the
did you get this from full sail?
Adonis Williams Yes, this is the camera that comes in the Technology Package if you're taking the Digital Cinematography course.
yea im . just started monday . Do you like it?
Congrats, that's great! The course is awesome, I love it. You really do learn a lot due to the great instructors, and you have the ability to work anywhere you want.
+Will Brown 8 months later I'm Watching your video again and see our conversation. lol I'm still pushing, I get my camera in 10 days. Has everything been working out for you at Full Sail and your career?
+ADONIS DA GOD Oh Yeah! I met to ask what type of lense do they give us with the camera?
This or FS5?
If you have the budget, go for the FS5. It's size and weight along with a few other key features like auto variable ND filters make it a much better camera overall. However, the FS700 is still a great camera that can get the job done on almost any shoot. It's actually a great way to save a few extra dollars too!
Will Brown Thanks for the valuable advice. I would like to go with the fs5 too. One more quick question. Can they both shoot slow motion at the same frame rates or is FS700 better ?
They both have the same slow-motion capabilities, however there are two key differences between the cameras when it comes to slow-motion. Shooting slow motion on the FS5 is a little tedious if you plan on switching back and forth in between 4K and slow motion modes. You have to dig into the menu to change the record settings every time you want to make the switch, without the ability to set a custom function button to achieve that task. However, on the flip side, the FS5 allows you to shoot 240fps at 1080 P with 4:2:2 10 bit color space, while the FS700 only allows for an 8 bit color space. So in other words, the FS5 gives you a little bit of an edge when it comes to color correction/grading and detail, along with better low light slow-motion capabilities.
Will Brown Thank you so much for your response. It was very insightful. I think I am gonna get the FS5.
What camera did you get?
who watching this is 2022
wow that sound like a very bad camera, 3/4 of review is about bad thinks. Probably not good buy from what you say ...
quiere camaras de metal? jajajajaajaj
GAR-BAGE. I have the Sonyfs12 its way better
I just got the rx100 IV and I love it: th-cam.com/video/A8mZykWQf5g/w-d-xo.html