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Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm: Full-Frame 61-Megapixel Payload With Longer Focal Length for the SkyScout Series
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm is a gimbal-mounted camera payload built on the same full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor platform as the ILX-LR1 35mm, configured with a Sony FE Mount 50mm lens for operators who need tighter subject framing and greater standoff distance in their aerial imaging work. At 61 megapixels and 9504 x 6336 pixel output, it delivers the same survey-grade resolution in a lens configuration suited to inspection, reconnaissance, and detail-focused capture where a wider field of view would reduce subject clarity. It connects to the WISPR SkyScout Series via quick-attach gimbal mount for fast, reliable field deployment.
The ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm retains the full imaging capability of the platform. ISO sensitivity runs from 100 to 32000, expandable to 102400, with exposure compensation of +/- 5.0 EV in selectable 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps. The dual shutter system covers mechanical speeds from 1/4000 to 30 seconds and electronic speeds from 1/8000 to 30 seconds, giving operators precise control across varied lighting conditions. Video capture reaches 4K at 59.94fps in XAVC S or XAVC HS format, with 1080P available at up to 119.88fps. A 3-axis stabilized gimbal with ±0.02° angular vibration tolerance keeps imagery sharp throughout flight.
Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm Core Features and Advantages
- Full-frame sensor: 1.38-inch Exmor R CMOS delivers 61-megapixel aerial image output.
- 50mm focal length: longer lens configuration suits tighter framing at greater standoff distance.
- High-resolution output: 9504 x 6336 pixel capture supports detail-focused aerial deliverables.
- Dual shutter system: mechanical to 1/4000 and electronic to 1/8000 for varied conditions.
- Wide ISO range: sensitivity from ISO 100 to 32000, expandable to 102400 for low light.
- 4K video capture: records at up to 59.94fps in XAVC S and XAVC HS formats.
- High-frame-rate video: 1080P recording at up to 119.88fps for slow-motion applications.
- 3-axis stabilized gimbal: ±0.02° vibration tolerance maintains sharpness throughout flight.
- Broad pan rotation: ±320° controlled range supports flexible aerial camera positioning.
- Operating range: functions reliably between 32°F and 122°F across field environments.
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm is the right payload when subject detail at distance matters more than maximum area coverage per pass. Its 50mm lens configuration, combined with 61-megapixel full-frame capture and a stabilized 3-axis gimbal, gives field operators a focused imaging tool for inspection, close-range survey, and any mission where standoff distance and subject resolution are the primary requirements.
DSLRPros carries both the 35mm and 50mm configurations of the Sony ILX-LR1 61MP, giving you the flexibility to match your payload to your mission profile. Our team can help you determine which lens configuration best fits your workflow and get your SkyScout Series payload kit dialed in. Order the Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm at DSLRPros today.




















