Over 240 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX action
In the heart of the Big Easy, New Orleans, Super Bowl LIX is set to be a spectacle of sports, entertainment, and cutting-edge technology. At the forefront of this technological extravaganza is Sony, with over 240 cameras poised to capture every moment of the action.
Sony's arsenal for this grand event includes a diverse range of cameras. The Sony HDC series broadcast cameras, such as the HDC-5500, will deliver ultra-high-definition 4K/8K live feeds, ensuring a crystal-clear viewing experience for millions worldwide. Handheld and on-field cameras, like the Sony PXW-FX9 or FX6, will offer a more intimate, dynamic perspective.
Robotic Sony PTZ cameras will be strategically positioned around the stadium, providing flexible and swift coverage of the game. Slow-motion and super-slow-motion units will capture every detail, from the explosive power of a tackle to the delicate grace of a pass.
Multiple teams and production units, including the main network coverage crew, sidelines production, specialty footage teams, and additional content providers, will employ these cameras to bring the Super Bowl to life.
The Sony Pro Support team will also be on hand, ready to assist professionals working the game. They will bring 65 Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras and 140 Professional Lenses, including 14x 600mm, 10x 400mm, and 6x 300mm super telephoto lenses, to ensure every angle is covered.
In addition to the live broadcast, Sony technology will support in-game officiating and replay services, with the Hawk-Eye system playing a crucial role. Sony cameras will be positioned in each end zone, along both sidelines, and in multiple positions throughout the stadium.
The Associated Press and the NFL's in-house photography teams plan to utilize Sony's PDT-FP1 transmitter device on-site, enabling them to deliver photos and videos directly from the camera to editors in real time. Sony Pro Support will also offer a pro photographer depot on-site to help service and support the professionals working the game, including loans of the brand-new flagship Alpha 1 II camera.
Sony BVM reference level monitors will be on-site for colour grading during the Super Bowl, ensuring a consistent and visually stunning presentation. The NFL's in-house photography team, NFL Focus, will use a variety of Sony Alpha cameras and lenses to cover the game.
Fox Sports, the official broadcaster, will use Sony cameras extensively. They will employ 97 Sony HDC Series Broadcast System Cameras, 1 Sony FR7 Cinematic PTZ Camera, 3 Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Cameras, 1 Sony Alpha 7 III Mirrorless Camera, and 1 Sony VENICE 2 Digital Cinema Camera.
For streaming content, 14 Sony cameras will be dedicated to the task. The Super Bowl Halftime Show will be filmed using Sony Venice 2 Digital Cinema Cameras, Sony Venice Extension System, and Sony Burano for a total of 14 cameras.
Sideline photographers, including those from the Associated Press, will use Sony's Alpha interchangeable lens cameras and E-mount lenses. James Coker, head of engineering and technical management at Funicular Goats, stated that Sony Cinema Line cameras provide the perfect combination of full-frame sensor with broadcast compatibility for the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Michael Davies, Fox Sports executive vice president of field operations, emphasised that Sony is a key tool in reaching the goal of telling the story of the game. Fox Sports and production company Game Creek Video will deploy over 100 cameras on-site for the Super Bowl.
As the Super Bowl approaches, the city of New Orleans buzzes with anticipation. With Sony's extensive array of cameras and technology, viewers can expect an unparalleled viewing experience, immersing them in the heart of the action.
- Sony HDC series broadcast cameras, such as the HDC-5500, will deliver ultra-high-definition 4K/8K live feeds during Super Bowl LIX.
- Robotic Sony PTZ cameras will provide flexible and swift coverage of the game, strategically positioned around the stadium.
- The Associated Press and the NFL's in-house photography teams will utilize Sony's PDT-FP1 transmitter device on-site for real-time delivery of photos and videos.
- Fox Sports, the official broadcaster of Super Bowl LIX, will employ 97 Sony HDC Series Broadcast System Cameras for their live coverage.
- For streaming content, 14 Sony cameras will be dedicated to filming the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- James Coker, head of engineering and technical management at Funicular Goats, stated that Sony Cinema Line cameras provide the perfect combination for the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Multiple teams and production units, including the main network coverage crew, sidelines production, specialty footage teams, and additional content providers, will employ Sony cameras to bring the Super Bowl to life.
- Sony BVM reference level monitors will be on-site for color grading during the Super Bowl, ensuring a consistent and visually stunning presentation.
