By technical editor Matt Allard:
Our good friends at Abelcine last week released an easy to follow instructional video on how to record RAW from the FS7 using the optional Sony XDCA-FS-7. The XDCA-FS-7 extension unit attaches to the back of the FS7 and provides inputs and outputs, as well as the ability to export RAW for external recording. In addition, the XDCA-FS7 extension contains a codec board that enables ProRes 422 recording internally to XQD media – although this function is not currently enabled.
You can record 2K or 4K RAW to the Sony AXS-R5 or in this example to the Odyssey 7Q. Be aware that you need to purchase the Sony FS RAW Option to record RAW to the Odyssey 7Q/7Q+.
For FS7 owners the Odyssey 7Q/7Q+ is a much more cost effective way of recording 2K/4K Raw than using Sony’s own solution. Here is a breakdown of costs to record Raw for both systems:
Sony Solution
Sony XDCA-FS-7 $1999US
Sony AXS-R5 $5350US
Sony HXR-IFR5 $2200US
Sony AXS-A512S24 512GB $1800US
Sony AXS-CR1 Card Reader $550US
TOTAL: $11899US
Sony/Convergent Design Solution
Sony XDCA-FS-7 $1999US
Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q $1795US
or
Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ $2295US (currently includes two free 256GB drives)
Sony
Convergent Design 512GB SSD $795US
Convergent Design FS Raw Option $795US
TOTAL USING 7Q: $5384US
TOTAL USING 7Q+: $5089US
