The optional XDCA-FS7 Extension Unit attaches to thePXW-FS7 XDCAM camera via a MultiPin connector so there are no hassles about cables. The Extension Unit offers additional I/O connectors like Timecode and Genlock for multi-camera operation or the possibility to use common V-Mount batteries. It also allows RAW data output to record 12-bit RAW footage on the AXS-R5 (in combination with HXR-IFR5), or another third party RAW recorder via the FS RAW Interface. The XDCA-FS7 will encode the video stream into the Apple ProRes 422 codec, which is then recorded on to the internal XQD media.

Apple ProRes 422 recording
A built-in Full HD ProRes encoding function enables ProRes-format recording to an XQD card in the camera.
* Firmware update, early 2015.

Allows 12-bit RAW recording on an external recorder
The XDCA-FS7 is needed for PXW-FS7 to record 12-bit RAW footage on the AXS-R5 (in combination with HXR-IFR5), or another third party RAW recorder. The RAW data will be outputted via the FS RAW Interface on the extension unit and is fully compatible with the NEX-FS700 RAW data.

Multi-camera operation
Enables Timecode and Genlock for multi-camera operation or the possibility to use common V-Mount batteries.