SONY ILME-FR7 Cinema-Line Full-Frame PTZ Robotic Camera

SONY ILME-FR7 Cinema-Line Full-Frame PTZ Robotic Camera brings Sony’s Cinema Line image quality into a remotely operated PTZ camera body. It combines a 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony E-mount lens compatibility, and smooth robotic pan, tilt, and zoom control for productions that need a cinematic image from camera positions that are difficult to staff manually.

For broadcast engineers, the FR7 is useful when a normal PTZ camera feels too limiting. You get full-frame depth of field, 15+ stops of latitude, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, professional video outputs, IP streaming, Genlock, tally, and web-based control in one production-ready system.

Highlights

• Full-frame Cinema Line PTZ camera for cinematic remote production
• 35mm Exmor R CMOS sensor with approx. 10.3 effective megapixels
• Sony E-mount lens support for flexible lens selection
• DCI 4K and QFHD output up to 59.94p
• Fast Hybrid AF with 627 phase-detection AF points
• Real-time Tracking AF and Human Eye AF
• Built-in variable ND filter from 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND
• 12G-SDI, HDMI, Genlock, TC input, IP streaming, SRT, VISCA over IP, and optional NDI|HX

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Cinema Line full-frame PTZ robotic camera
• Lens mount: Sony E-mount
• Image sensor: 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Total pixels: Approx. 12.9 megapixels
• Effective pixels: Approx. 10.3 megapixels
• ISO sensitivity: ISO 800 / 12800 in Cine EI mode
• Latitude: 15+ stops
• Built-in optical filter: Clear, linear variable ND, 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND
• Focus type: Fast Hybrid AF, phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF
• Focus points: 627 points
• Focus area: Wide, Zone, Flexible Spot
• Focus features: Eye AF, Face/Eye Priority, Real-time Tracking AF, AF Transition Speed
• Clear Image Zoom: 1.5x in QFHD / 4K, 2x in HD
• SDI output: 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI
• HDMI output: Type-A connector x1
• Audio input: XLR-type 5-pin female x1, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable
• Media: CFexpress Type A / SD card x2
• Recording format: XAVC Intra and XAVC Long
• Audio recording: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels
• Network: RJ-45 LAN, 1000BASE-T
• IP streaming: H.264, H.265, SRT, RTSP, VISCA over IP, optional NDI|HX
• Pan range: -170° to +170°
• Tilt range: -30° to +195°
• Pan / tilt speed: 0.02° to 60°/sec
• Preset positions: 100
• Power: DC 19.5 V or PoE++
• Power consumption: 80 W max with DC 19.5 V; 71.3 W with PoE++
• Mass: Approx. 4.6 kg / 10 lb 2.3 oz body only
• Dimensions: Approx. 227 x 289 x 233 mm, body without protrusions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
• Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F

Why It Helps

The ILME-FR7 is designed for productions that want a cinematic camera angle without placing an operator at every camera position. It can be mounted on a tripod, ceiling, or other fixed location, then controlled remotely through the FR7 web app or compatible Sony remote controller.

The full-frame sensor gives the image a different feel from standard PTZ cameras. It supports shallow depth of field, smoother highlight handling, and strong low-light flexibility, which helps when shooting concerts, worship services, stage events, interviews, and studio programs.

It also gives engineers the control points expected in a real production environment. 12G-SDI, HDMI, Genlock, TC input, tally, IP streaming, SRT, VISCA over IP, and optional NDI|HX support make it easier to place into broadcast, live event, and remote production systems.

System Characteristics

• Full-frame Cinema Line imaging for cinematic depth and natural image rendering
• Remote pan, tilt, and zoom operation for unmanned or hard-to-reach camera positions
• Up to 100 presets for repeatable camera direction, zoom, and focus positions
• Variable ND control for exposure changes while maintaining aperture and depth of field
• S-Cinetone for pleasing skin tone and camera-ready color
• S-Log3, HLG, S-Gamut3, and S-Gamut3.Cine for HDR and post-production workflows
• Slow and quick motion up to 120 fps in 4K and up to 240 fps in Full HD
• Dual card slots supporting CFexpress Type A and SD cards
• Web app control from supported Windows, Mac, iPad, and Android systems

What’s In The Box

• 1 x SONY ILME-FR7 Cinema-Line Full-Frame PTZ Robotic Camera
• 1 x Body cap
• 1 x Remote commander (RMT-RC1)
• 1 x HDMI cable fixing plate
• 1 x Power cord
• 1 x Before Using This Unit booklet
• 1 x Warranty booklet

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