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Sony FS7 Accessories – Overview
Sony’s super flexible camera, the Sony FS7, has been around for a while now, and it’s earned its reputation.
It’s a camera with two shooting modes, CINE-EI and Custom, and it’s well suited for a wide range of applications and productions.
In Custom mode, the FS7 works more or less like a broadcast video camera with video-friendly frame rates and traditional gain settings.
In CINE-EI mode, the FS7 behaves like a high-end DSLR, using shutter angles and exposure indexing borrowed from the photography world.
Its shoulder-mounted design, including the smart grip with camera controls, calls back to cameras from the 60s, 70s, and 80s but updated for the digital age.
It has a Super35 sensor and can shoot in standard 4K and full DCI 4K.
So it’s no surprise that a wide range of accessories have been developed for the FS7.
This topic ties into our Sony a7iii accessories guide, which covers the next steps.
If you’d like to add some extra versatility to your FS7, we’ve reviewed compatible accessories that’ll give you that extra edge you need to impress your clients.
Some of The Accessories You Can Add to The Sony FS7 Include:
1. Sony XDCA-FS7 Extension Unit
The Sony XDCA is built specifically for the FS7 since this camera comes with internal MPEG2 and XAVC recording on XQD storage, so you can attach the optional extension box.
This unit fastens using a multi-pin connector, which means no cables flying around.
The extension box adds extra I/O (input and output) ports like Genlock and Timecode for multi-camera operation, and it also gives you the option to use standard V-mount batteries.
It allows RAW data output for capturing 12-bit RAW video or connecting to a 3rd party RAW recorder via the FS RAW Interface.
The XDCA Extension Unit can also encode video streams into Apple ProRes, which then gets stored on the XQD media.
2. Shape Sony FS7 Lightweight Bundle Rig
Shape’s Sony FS7 Bundle Rig expands accessory support on the FS7 by adding a top plate with threaded holes and a 15mm rod baseplate.
It also replaces the rosette section on the camera’s handgrip with a piece that makes grip position changes easier and faster.
The baseplate has a pair of 15mm, 8-inch long rods that you can use for add-ons like a matte box. The compact design of the Lightweight Bundle Rig leaves room for the camera’s shoulder pad.
Our guide on Sony a7iii camera goes into more detail if you need it.
A V-lock adapter below the baseplate lets you attach the FS7 to quick-release V-lock tripod plates. You also get ARRI rosettes on each side of the baseplate for connecting the included Remote Extension Handle.
3. Metabones Speed Booster X
The FS7’s native E-mount has a short extension distance, which means various 3rd party lenses can be used on the FS7, including Canon, Fujinon, Minolta, Leica, and Zeiss options.
Sometimes a lens won’t fit directly, but as long as the 3rd party lens can cover the FS7’s Super-35 Exmor CMOS sensor, there’s an adapter for it.
That’s where Metabones comes in. Metabones is known for high-quality lens adapters in the Speed Booster line. This gives Canon, Lumix, and Nikon lens owners a way to use their existing glass with the Sony FS7.
4. Atomos Ninja Star
With the FS7, Sony gives you the option to record high-res 12-bit RAW footage on internal XQD media using the XDCA Extension Unit.
But for a fraction of the Extension Unit’s price, you can grab an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja Star to capture ProRes and store it externally.
5. Zacuto VCT Pro Base
The Sony FS7 ships with a small arched rubber piece underneath the camera body. That piece isn’t really designed for sitting on your shoulder for extended periods.
Also, if you’re using V-lock quick-release plates on your tripod, you’ll need a proper solution for your camera.
Several companies, including Sony, make shoulder pad accessories. But arguably the best shoulder plate accessory is the Zacuto Pro Baseplate.
It’s not just the most comfortable shoulder pad available; it also has multiple easy adjustment points that perfectly balance the FS7 and adjust the height of the 8-inch rods.
And you don’t even need tools to adjust the VCT Base, which is a nice touch.
Final Thought on Sony FS7 Accessories
All in all, the Sony PXW-FS7 is a fantastic camera for video production that you can start shooting with right out of the box. That said, it has some minor shortcomings that are easily fixed with accessories like the ones covered above.
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