Sony CBK-FS7BK ENG-style Build-up Kit for FS7/FS7II Camcorder

Description

The Sony CBK-FS7BK ENG-style Build-up Kit for FS7/FS7II Camcorder adapts Sony’s ground-breaking PXW-FS7 and PXW-FS7M2 camcorders for shoulder-style shooting typical in ENG (Electronic News Gathering) applications such as interviews and documentaries.

This all-in-one solution enhances the FS7 series for ENG operation with enhanced ergonomics, integrated wireless audio and powerful networking capabilities for seamless integration with next-generation wireless workflows such as XDCAM air. It’s a compelling alternative to adding multiple third-party components, reducing additional cabling and maintaining excellent camera balance

The CBK-FS7BK build-up kit includes an extension unit with a wireless audio receiver slot and built-in network capability, providing advanced network operation for broadcast usage; a viewfinder and a cheese plate with enhanced robustness; and an adjustable shoulder plate designed to achieve optimal weight balance. Streaming and file transfers are possible via wireless LAN or 4G/LTE connection. QoS performance streaming is provided through the camcorder’s Dual Link connection, allowing multiplexing of two cellular networks.

Key Features:

• Extension unit with wireless audio and advanced network capabilities
  Ideal for field-based news production, the extension unit adds a wireless audio receiver slot for compatibility with receivers such as DWR series and URX series. Built-in networking enables streaming and file transfer via Wireless LAN or 4G/LTE connection. QoS Streaming with Dual Link connection improves image quality and stability via multiplexing of two cellular networks.

• Extra connectivity and longer shooting time
  Operational flexibility is enhanced with interfaces for genlock/timecode for multi-camera operation and RAW output up to 240fps. Shooting time is extended by compatibility with Sony BP-GL and BP-FL series batteries.

• Established viewfinder design
  The compact, robust viewfinder shares a common design and components with Sony shoulder camcorders for excellent visibility and dependable operation.

• Optimised weight balance for stable shooting
  The shoulder plate features a new sliding mechanism with wide adjustment range, ensuring an optimum weight balance with various E-mount and B4 lenses.

• Optional B4 lens mount adaptor
  Adding the optional LA-EB1 Mount Adaptor (available separately) allows the attachment of B4 lenses to the FS7 and FS7 II, enabling shooting at high zoom ratios with a deep depth of field as typically required for news production. Broadcasters and rental companies can thus maximise use of their B4 and E mount lens inventories, allowing image capture with both a deep and shallow DoF from a single camera.

Other highlights of the CBK-FS7BK build-up kit and LA-EB1 mount adapter include:

• Various interface support including genlock/timecode for multi-camera operation and RAW output
• Compatible with Sony BP-GL and BP-FL series batteries
• Newly designed shoulder plate with an extended slide mechanism, allowing users to find the optimum weight balance with their choice of lens
• ENG-style LCD viewfinder included
• Exchange lenses on-site with no tools required
• Image circle is expanded to 13.5mm by magnifying the optical system. F-stop can be as small as 0.6, which can capture bright images
• ALAC (Auto Lens Aberration Compensation) decreases chromatic aberration caused by the lens