Cinematic Quality for Any Live Event
Capture cinematic-grade visuals in live concert settings, sporting events, and beyond with Sony’s HDC-F5500V Super 35mm 4K CMOS camera system. The heart of this professional-level powerhouse lies in a Super 35mm 4K CMOS image sensor paired with global shutter technology, onboard ND filtering, and Virtual IRIS, delivering ultra-sharp, vibrant footage with seamless adaptation to changing lighting conditions. Operators benefit from a robust suite of professional features, including real-time viewfinder (VF) monitoring and adjustment, Automatic Restoration of Illumination Attenuation (ARIA) lens metadata technology, intercom network control, and a sliding VF mechanism that ensures flexible positioning even in tight production environments. Triple SDI outputs, XLR audio connectivity, and streamlined IP system integration make the HDC-F5500V a natural fit for modern production workflows. Outfitted with a PL mount, this system supports a wide range of industry-standard lenses, giving cinematographers the expressive tools they need to tailor every shot with precision.
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Imaging in a league of its own
The precision of Sony’s HDC-F5500V starts with its advanced Super 35mm 4K CMOS image sensor, delivering breathtaking Ultra HD clarity with exceptional sensitivity and low noise. Thanks to its integrated global shutter technology, the HDC-F5500V excels at capturing high-speed subjects, LED displays, and concert lighting effects without distortion — ensuring every moment is reproduced with supreme stability. With the optional HZC-UHD50 software, operators can unlock multiple frame rate formats, including a blistering 4K 119.88p for smooth, high-impact slow motion and fast-action visuals.
Another standout feature is the camera’s integrated optical variable ND filter, which enables seamless exposure transitions across fluctuating lighting environments — ideal for dramatic shifts during live performances or dynamic outdoor scenes. Sony’s Virtual IRIS functionality enhances that control even further, allowing single-joystick operation of the camera’s lens IRIS, ND settings, and Gain, giving operators streamlined, real-time command over critical imaging variables with familiar, intuitive controls.
Stay in constant control
The Sony HDC-F5500V delivers elite imaging and is packed with intelligent features that elevate usability and on-set efficiency. Operators can assign and recall up to three focus position presets on the fly, allowing for fast, accurate rack focus transitions in real time. The preinstalled viewfinder supports CinemaScope aspect monitoring and tally light status, while its high-contrast display enhances framing, focus, and visibility — especially when shooting in low-light environments.
Sony’s ARIA technology is also onboard, automatically correcting peripheral light falloff for more even exposure across the frame — a huge asset when using large-aperture or wide-angle lenses. At the rear of the camera, a built-in intercom panel provides flexible control over PGM3, Tracker VR, and earphone MIC functions, giving operators direct communication and quick-access customization. Just above this, the VF slide mechanism allows the viewfinder to shift laterally, helping operators stay centered over the tripod's axis, making for an invaluable feature when working from dollies, platforms, or scaffolding, where space is at a premium. An ergonomic handle clamp rounds out the system, ensuring that even handheld operation of the 11.62-pound unit remains comfortable and controlled.
Connect with incredible ease
The Sony HDC-F5500V is engineered for seamless integration into virtually any broadcast or live production environment, thanks to its versatile connectivity suite. This powerhouse system includes three SDI video outputs, dual XLR audio inputs, an XLR earphone output, USB-A 2.0 for external storage, and an RJ45 Ethernet port for reliable network communication. A pair of 5-pin XLR intercom terminals further enhances real-time coordination between operators. For modern IP-based production workflows, the HDC-F5500V is fully compatible with the HDC-TX50 camera extension adapter and the HDCU-5000 dual transmission camera control unit — enabling full IP integration without compromising speed, quality, or control.
Perfect for high-stakes live shooting
Sweetwater’s videographers agree: few live production challenges are beyond the reach of Sony’s HDC-F5500V. From concerts and theater productions to broadcast-stage spectacles, this cinema-grade system delivers rich, cinematic imagery with shallow depth of field and creamy bokeh that brings spotlighted subjects into sharp, emotional focus. The result? Captivating visuals that heighten audience engagement and empower creative storytelling — all without the need for bulky fiber adapters or additional rigging complexity.
Meanwhile, capturing sports is equally effortless. Whether you’re covering high-stakes arena action or fast-paced games on the field, the HDC-F5500V thrives under high-intensity lighting and challenging shadows with stunning HDR fidelity. Permanent installations and rental houses alike will value its plug-and-play operation and seamless compatibility with Sony’s HDC series infrastructure — including CCUs, remote controls, viewfinders, and accessories. Even high-brightness LED walls, scoreboards, and digital signage are displayed distortion- and flicker-free for a broadcast that looks as dynamic as the action itself.
Sony HDC-F5500V Features:
- Professional-grade camera system brings cinematic expression to professional broadcast-grade applications for concerts, live performances, sporting events, and more
- Super 35mm 4K CMOS imaging sensor with global shutter technology provides minimal noise and incredible Ultra-HD vibrancy
- Available high frame rate of 4K/119.88p with optional HZC-UHD50 software
- Effortlessly captures LED light sources, lasers, and speedy subjects
- Built-in optical variable ND filter and Virtual IRIS parameter control tame virtually any lighting condition for smooth visual transitioning
- 3 focus presets with cinema scope aspect finder to monitor field-of-view, tally light status, plus dynamic contrast for enhancing, framing, and focusing
- ARIA helps eliminate peripheral light loss for smooth visual delivery across the entire frame
- Rear-mounted intercom panel supplies controllable PGM3, Tracker VR, and earphone MIC functions and control
- VF slide mechanism allows for easier camera positioning for operators working in tight shots with dollies, platforms, and scaffolding
- Included ergonomic handle clamp makes handheld shooting a breeze
- Versatile SDI video output, XLR audio input, XLR earphone output, USB-A 2.0, RJ45 Ethernet, and 5-pin XLR intercom connection
- Non-complex integration into 100% IP-based production workflows
- Shallow depth of field, gentle background blurring, and fiber adapter-free operation ensure cinematic delivery, even in live events
- Remarkable HDR performance balances shadows and brilliant light
- Smooth plug-and-play usability for permanent installations and rental applications
- Sony HDC series fluidity for seamless usage with related CCUs, remote controllers, viewfinders, and accessories
- PL-mount is ready to accept a wide range of lenses for various creative purposes
System includes body unit only (lens and additional accessories not included)
