Sony 4K Camcorders - Everything from Entry Level to Pro - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013

Linus Tech Tips covers Sony's 4K camcorder lineup at CES 2013, starting with the fs700 and its upcoming 4K capabilities. The team highlights a compact, 4K capable prototype camera that many attendees hadn’t seen before, comparing its size to the affordable fs100 while emphasizing its ability to shoot full 4K. They introduce the R5 recorder attached to the fs700, which enables 16-bit raw recording and claim data rates around 2.5 gigabits per second, with speculation on timing for availability. Attention then shifts to a high end, professional body priced around $35,000 and a lens kit at about $24,000, focusing on the technology that makes 4K capture possible. A new Pro Plus memory card is showcased, capable of high sustained throughput that supports roughly 30 minutes of 4K recording along with two card slots for creative workflows like cascading or mirroring. The hosts tease the future potential of 4K workflows and hint at broader adoption as production gear evolves, wrapping with gratitude for the CES coverage and a nod to the show’s sponsors. The overall takeaway is that Sony is pushing 4K from entry level options to pro systems, underscoring the industry's shift toward higher resolution capture and expanded data throughput for professional video workflows.

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