Sony FR7 Cinema PTZ with RM-IP500 Controller
Sony FR7 Cinema PTZ with RM-IP500 Controller
The Sony FR7 Cinema PTZ with RM-IP500 Controller is a full rental, VISCA protocol-supported package including a FR7 PTZ camera, compatible professional remote controller, high quality optic lens, and a 150ft ethernet cable. Key features include:
4K full-frame sensor
Pan, tilt, & zoom control via joystick
Four-stop Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Netflix approved camera
Q & A
Yes! As of Q1 2026, the Sony FR7 appears on the list of approved cameras for Netflix. We expect this list to be updated regularly.
You can access the Netflix production guide for the FR7 here!
Verify that the Pan/Tilt speed dial to the left of the joystick is turned up. When it’s turned all the way down, the camera moves so slowly that it might not appear to be moving at all.
If you can’t get the RM-IP500 controller to connect to the FR7 camera, make sure that SETUP dip switch #3 on the back of the camera is flipped on to enable VISCA over IP control and then reboot the camera.
You should also verify that the FR7 camera and the RM-IP500 controller are on the same network and subnet configuration.
Verify that the Pan/Tilt speed dial to the left of the joystick is turned up. When it’s turned all the way down, the camera moves so slowly that it might not appear to be moving at all.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
This is the Terminator of ethernet cables. You’ll get unrelenting peak performance, but the tradeoff is bulk and an uncooperative working relationship.
No. If you need the zoom pin for your rental, you can request one in the Special Instructions box at checkout.
Specifications
| Autofocus | Phase Detection |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Flash/LED | No |
| Camera Mount | None |
| Camera Type | PTZ |
| Compatible Media | CFexpress Type A and SD |
| Dimensions | 11.4 × 9.2 × 8.9″ (H x W x D) |
| ISO Range | 800-12800 |
Specifications
| Autofocus | Phase Detection |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Flash/LED | No |
| Camera Mount | None |
| Camera Type | PTZ |
| Compatible Media | CFexpress Type A and SD |
| Dimensions | 11.4 × 9.2 × 8.9″ (H x W x D) |
| ISO Range | 800-12800 |
