Nine Network Selects Sony ILME-FR7 PTZ Cameras For Remote Operated Studio

Sony FR7 cameras in use in Nine Network’s remote Talent Operated Studio in Canberra.
The Nine Network has completed its purchase, installation and roll out of Sony ILME-FR7 PTZ cameras into its remote operated studio in Canberra. The new remote broadcast news studio is particularly unique due to its use of the Sony large sensor PTZ cameras, not traditionally used in studio television.
Nine Chief Technology Officer Broadcast Operations David Bowers explained, “This new studio is particularly effective for us as, by using the Sony FR7 cameras, we can remotely control all of the cameras and setup from Sydney. This is not only a very efficient workflow, but it also saved us a considerable amount of money when compared to a buying and installing full robotic setup.”
Sony FR7 cameras are also being used in the Nine Network’s talent operated studio in Canberra.
The new four-camera studio enjoys both fully remote production from Sydney and open plan local control in Canberra. It also comprises production, news exchange and basic edit facilities and capabilities.
Sony’s FR7 PTZ camera with its high-performance full-frame image sensor and the expressive scope of Sony’s extensive E-mount lens lineup work with versatile remote pan/tilt/zoom control, high flexibility in zoom capability and wide angle shooting to break through location and space limitations to open up creative possibilities for broadcasters and content creators in studio, live production and filmmaking settings. It also offers versatile connectivity and efficient multi camera workflow support.
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