Sony PXW FS5 Output Upgrade License Review

Using this license, our team found that the video quality was noticeably improved. The option to upgrade at a lower cost is also a major plus. However, the upgrade process can be a bit complicated for some users.

Just bought (February 2018, not at Amazon) FS5 and RAW update. Very disappointed that Sony has not responded to a request to extend the updates to those who recently purchased the PXW-FS5. Although I bought the RAW update, I would still appreciate getting the equivalent in the remaining updates as they are now included in the just announced 2018 Sony FS5 Mk2. The sad thing is that even though Sony's feedback page says "We'll get back to you soon", I haven't received a reply from the Sony team…

This is a great update for FS5. Not only can you use it to record the raw signal from the SDI port to an external recording device. But it gives you the option to record 60p at 4k as well as 4k at 120fps in 4 second bursts. This is a full 4k signal, not UHD. I use it with Atomos Ninja Inferno, which I like as well. You need an external recorder to use this raw update. A few words about the packaging, which is why I'm only giving it four stars instead of five: it's basically a box with a code…