The Sony PMW-F5 CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera features an 8.9 MP Super 35mm image sensor, capable of capturing 2K and HD resolution video via the camera's internal recorder. The ​Sony F5's imaging power is bolstered by exceptional exposure latitude, which is rated at 14 stops of dynamic range for truly film-like rendering of highlights and shadows.

The Sony F5 CineAlta camera incorporates high-speed SxS PRO+ memory card recording that allows the choice of 8-bit MPEG-2 HD422 at 50 Mbps, 10-bit XAVC 2K/HD at 100 Mbps and SR Codec 10-bit MPEG4 SStP at 220/440/880 Mbps. All formats can be recorded at a range of interlaced and progressive frame rates.

In addition, the optional AXS-R5 recorder enables 4K & 2K recording in 16-bit RAW. The AXS-R5 recorder also facilitates high speed frame rates of up to 240 fps in 2K and simultaneous RAW + on-board SxS recording. The recorder uses Sony's newly developed AXSM memory cards, which are compatible with an optional USB 3.0 reader (AXS-CR1). RAW files can be screened using Sony's free RAW Viewer software.

Please note that certain frame rates, resolutions & codecs are currently unavailable but will be added in future firmware upgrades.