Sony PXW-FS7 Manual

This document describes what is required to get S-log out of the Sony PXF-FS7 through SDI on the PIX-E5
(or PIX-E7) monitor. Several things are necessary and should be completed in the following order:
• The system settings must be configured correctly.
• The recording format must be set to an S-log-capable format.
• The SDI Output must be set appropriately.
Setting the Recording Format
To set the PXW-FS7's recording format:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the MENU button on the camera.
3. Select System > Base Settings.
4. Set Shooting Mode to Cine El.
5. Set Color Space to either Slog2 or Slog3
Setting the Recording Format
To set the PXW-FS7's recording format:
1. Press the MENU button on the camera.
2. Select System > Rec Format > Video Format.
3. Set the value to one of the following:
• 1920x1080 59.94i
• 1920x1080 29.97p
• 1920x1080 23.98p
Note: These rates assume that System > Country is set to NTSC area. When set to PAL area, 25p
rates are available. The 59.94 rate is not supported by PIX-E monitors for S-log.
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