Full Breakdown
Sony Unveils RM-DP7 and RM-DP5 External Controllers for Cinema Line Cameras
9/9/2026, 11:05:25 AM
Core Announcement
Sony announced two external controllers for its Cinema Line cameras: the 7-inch RM-DP7 and the 5-inch RM-DP5. Both feature the BIG6 home screen on a factory-calibrated 2,000-nit panel and allow focus pulling, zoom, and exposure adjustments without touching the camera body. At launch they support the FX5, FX3, FX2 and FX30, with firmware updates slated for the second half of 2027 to add FX6 and BURANO support. Shipping begins January 2027, priced at $3,099.99 (€3,300) for the RM-DP7 and $2,299.99 (€2,500) for the RM-DP5.
Background & Context
The BIG6 interface, first seen on the VENICE and BURANO, provides a six-parameter layout for camera control. Sony’s FX5 lacks an SDI output, a gap the new controllers aim to fill while extending BIG6 to a dedicated monitor.
Data & Specifications
- Display: Full-HD (1920 × 1080) LCD, 2,000 cd/m² brightness, factory-calibrated.
- Sizes: RM-DP7 – 7 in (17.8 cm); RM-DP5 – 5 in (12.7 cm).
- I/O: HDMI in/out on both; RM-DP7 adds 12G-SDI input and bidirectional SDI-to-HDMI conversion, plus a DC power input.
- Controls: Touchscreen, removable focus knob (POGO connector), dials, assignable buttons, customizable REC button.
- Monitoring Tools: Waveform, vectorscope, false-color, zebra, aspect-marker, de-squeeze, peaking, time counter, audio level meter.
- LUTs: Six presets, up to 16 user LUT slots (17- and 33-point CUBE).
- Power: BP-U series batteries or USB Power Delivery; RM-DP7 includes dedicated DC input.
- Wireless: Built-in Wi-Fi for receiving signals from select transmitters, compatible with Hollyland Pyro Ultra and an upcoming Teradek product.
Official Statements & Responses
Sony highlighted the ergonomically shaped focus knob, powered directly from the monitor, and the aluminum housing’s dust- and moisture-resistant design (no IP rating assigned). It noted that wireless video reception relies on third-party transmitter specifications.
Why It Matters
The controllers give solo operators and small crews a single point of control, useful when cameras are mounted on gimbals, jibs, or vehicles. The RM-DP7’s 12G-SDI input compensates for the FX5’s missing SDI output, enabling direct SDI feeds. Integrated monitoring tools and factory calibration improve on-set image assessment without extra gear.
Timeline
- September 2026: Announcement of RM-DP7 and RM-DP5.
- January 2027: Planned shipping.
- Second half of 2027: Firmware update to add FX6 and BURANO compatibility.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sony confirms wireless video reception from the Hollyland Pyro Ultra and mentions an upcoming Teradek product, but does not clarify whether wireless mode also carries camera-control data. The Teradek Bolt 7 is not listed on the manufacturer’s site, leaving its availability uncertain. Sony directs users to transmitter makers for details, creating a gap for buyers needing definitive wireless control information.
What’s Next
Future firmware updates will broaden camera compatibility and may add wireless control support for additional third-party transmitters as the products reach market.
