When it comes to production, one recording format emphatically does not fit all. That is why the F55 and F5 give you not one but various useful recording formats with several types of recording media.

Recording Format
  This ultimate 16-bit linear RAW format preserves all the information captured in 4K/2K with 16 times more tonal values than 12-bit RAW. It is supported by an F65RAW workflow.
The next-generation of H.264/AVC intra-frame coding, this format establishes a cost-efficient ecosystem for HD high-frame-rate and 4K 60p production. It supports HD to 4K with superb efficiency and beautiful 10-bit pictures.
This standard format for high-end production, postproduction, and program exchange is also known as SR codec. It is a visually loss-less codec with superior picture quality, and is supported by a robust SR workflow.
This is the standard format for HD TV production. The 50 Mbps 4:2:2 codec is robust with superb pictures and compact files. The workflow is well established with widespread third-party support.
 

Recording Media
 
 
 




  • * Will be supported by future upgrades.
  • ** The frame rates written in red are supported at launch; the other frame rates will be supported by future upgrades.
  • *** Up to 60 fps in XAVC HD is supported at launch; other high-frame-rate recording will be supported by future upgrades.




To give you maximum flexibility in postproduction, we offer several 4K workflows including 16-bit linear ACES *¹ workflows. Meanwhile, working cameras still require practical HD workflows with cost-efficient, compatible tools. We support both.