F55 camera

Widen Your Horizons
Increased creative potential on the F55 and F5

Shooting and producing in 4K has never been easier or looked better. Our latest hardware and software upgrades further widen your artistic options when shooting with the F55 or F5, capturing emotion in every frame.

Sony is committed to the on-going development of the F55 and F5 for cinematography, live production and more.

 
F5 to F55 upgrade kit
Available Now



  • Upgrade your F5 to the full functionality of the acclaimed F55. Now you can boost your shooting power and benefit from all these extra features:

    CBK-55UK upgrade kit
    • Enjoy even wider colour gamut for stunning creative images

    • Record detail-packed XAVC 4K and XAVC QFHD on-board, with no need for an external recorder

    • Frame Image Scan eliminates rolling shutter distortion, jello effects and flash band artefacts

    • Real-time 4K output via 3G-SDI and HDMI

    • Compatibility with CA-4000 4K Camera adaptor

    • FZ Mounting upgraded from black to silver

    You’ll still enjoy the great features that have made the F5 famous but with exciting improvements in picture quality and flexibility. Please note that camera modification must be performed at a Sony Service Centre.



 
EFP-style build-up kit
Available January 2015



  • CBK-55BK build-up kit

    Great for docs, sport and news. This build-up kit allows one-person operation of F55 and F5 CineAlta cameras. There’s an adjustable shoulder pad and front block control for comfortably balanced shoulder operation. Other upgrades for powering, wireless audio, lens support and RAW recording expand shooting possibilities in a wide range of field-based applications. Please note that camera firmware update V5.0 or above is also required.



 
ProRes and DNxHD codec board
Available December 2014



  • CBK-55PD codec board

    Expand you workflow options with this codec board for the F55 and F5 that adds support for Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) and DNxHD 220x and 145 at a variety of frame rates. Please note that the board must be fitted at a Sony Service Centre and camera firmware update V5.0 or above is also required. And ProRes 4444 support will be added with our V6.0 firmware update in summer 2015.



 
F5 XAVC 4K/QFHD recordings
Available January 2015



  • CBK-55PD codec board

    The latest licence key guarantees Sony’s high picture quality and performance of the F5 camera. The upgrade allows your F5 to capture internal XAVC 4K and XAVC QFHD, simultaneous recording of XAVC 4K and HD resolution on one SxS Pro+ card, and 4K/QFHD output via 3G-SDI and HDMI. Please note that camera firmware update V5.0 or above is also required.



 
Free V7.0 firmware update
Available January 2016



  • CBK-55PD codec board

    Quick Menu

    Version 7 firmware features a significant update in the operator's experience. Powerful features will now be easily accessible through an intuitive interface for fast and efficient navigation at the users fingertips, by utilizing the sub display and the silver buttons on the camera.

    Implementing Rec. 2020

    In addition to the existing colour spaces, Sony is implementing the ITU-R BT. 2020 (Rec. 2020) standard, the native colour space of new generation 3840 x 2160 4K Ultra HD.

    Expanded options for simultaneous recording

    Due to popular demand from documentary production needing to shoot 59.94i HD with 59.94p 4K Sony is implementing simultaneous recording to the same SxS Pro+ card of MPEG2 50Mbps 4:2:2 and 10 bit 4:2:2 4K XAVC in either 3840 x 2160 or 4096 x 2160. This is a powerful workflow that will allow productions with high shooting ratios to significantly reduce the time and money to produce 4K content.