Sony FX5 Cinema Line Camera with XLR Handle Unit

Sony Cinema Line FX5 (ILME-FX5) with XLR-H2 Handle Unit — Cinema-Grade Filmmaking, Ready to Shoot

The Sony FX5 with XLR-H2 Handle Unit is the complete Cinema Line package — everything you need to capture professional-grade footage straight out of the box. Built around a 5K full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and powered by the BIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI, the FX5 delivers exceptional image quality, low-light capability, and flexible recording options. The included XLR-H2 Handle Unit adds professional 4-channel audio recording, making this kit ideal for documentary, narrative, and run-and-gun filmmaking.

What's Included

• Sony FX5 Camera Body (ILME-FX5)
• XLR-H2 XLR Handle Unit — 2× XLR/TRS inputs, 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 96kHz/32-bit float audio, 4-channel recording

Sensor & Image Quality

• 5K full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor — fast readout for high-resolution, high-frame-rate recording
• Wide dynamic range and low noise for smooth gradation in high-contrast scenes
• Three selectable Base ISO settings: 800 (standard), 4000 (mid-sensitivity), 12800 (high-sensitivity / low light)
• ISO range: 320–409,600 equivalent

Recording Formats

• Internal X-OCN compressed RAW recording (LT, C1, C2 codecs — 16-bit scene-linear)
• Open Gate recording (X-OCN only): 5K up to 120fps (FF 3:2), 4K up to 240fps (FF crop) — requires firmware V2.0, available August 2027 or later
• Dual Gain Shooting (FX series debut): up to 30fps at FF 5K 3:2, up to 60fps at FF 5K 16:9/17:9; max gain 18dB equivalent
• High-quality audio: 96kHz / 32-bit float recording (body); extended to 4-channel via XLR-H2

Autofocus

• Up to 759-point phase-detection AF
• AI-based Subject Recognition for reliable tracking

Display & Controls

• 3.5-inch 16:9 touch-panel monitor
• User/Assignable Buttons 1–5, Multi-Function Dial, Zoom Rocker
• EVF display port, Multi-Interface Shoe

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz)
• Wired LAN: 2.5GBASE-T / 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
• Bluetooth 5.3
• Dual USB-C ports, LAN connector, Microphone & Headphone jacks
• 1/4-20 UNC thread

Physical Specs

• Dimensions: 132.2 × 79.0 × 82.0mm (grip to monitor)
• Weight: 734g (body only)

Optional Accessories

DVF-EL1 — Detachable tilt-type OLED Viewfinder

VMC-BNCU1 — Timecode sync cable (USB Type-C)

Note: Open Gate recording is available for X-OCN only. Lens distortion correction is not applied to in-camera X-OCN clips. Manual Base ISO selection is supported in Cine EI and Flexible ISO modes only. XLR-H1 Handle Unit is not supported.