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title: This is what defines the Sony F5
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# [This is what defines the Sony F5](https://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/1531-this-is-what-defines-the-sony-f5)

 Written by [RedShark News Staff](https://www.redsharknews.com/author/redshark-news-staff) | Mar 18, 2014 12:00:00 AM

Sony F5

**What's the Sony F5 for? It's a very high quality camera that's affordable to professionals. Here's an example of where it shines**

When Sony announced their F55 and F5 in October 2012, the big buzz was around 4K. These two cameras made it seem like - as Sony said at the time - the future had arrived. Bringing with them a new workflow based around XAVC, it was clear that they were the centre of a major strategy for years to come.

While the higher-end Sony F55, with its global shutter, was pitched at high-end drama and anything requiring a no-compromise camera, the F5 was - and still is: it's very much a current camera - equipped with plenty of high end features and a 14 stop dynamic range.

### Lower price point

With a much lower price point than the F55, the F5 is a great choice for small production companies who want the look of a high end camera without the high end costs - and it can capture 4K with Sony's AXS-R5 external recorder when clients start demanding it.

Here's what we mean. Shot at the HSBC Women's Tennis Championships by [Sparky Film](http://sparkyfilm.com/), this shows what you can do with the F5.

 

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