Other Features - Sony F23 Operation Manual

Rugged and reliable lens mount
The newly designed lens mount utilizes a rigid, highly
temperature-stable material, to better withstand frequent
lens changes, dramatically reducing any galling of the lens
mount and drift of back focus.
Compatible with film-camera accessories
The F23 is designed to be compatible with a variety of
film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of
choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates,
matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo
control units, and more. These film-camera accessories
can be attached to the F23 without modification, enabling
users who principally work with film to fully utilize their
assets.
Having one 12 V DC output connector and another 24 V
1)
DC output connector, the F23 can supply power to such
compatible accessories attached to it through these
connectors.
1) To feed 24 V DC power in synchronization with the power switch of the
camera, an independent power supply of 24V DC is required in addition to
the 12 V power.
Assignable switches
Functions frequently used in the field, such as optical filter
switching, can be assigned to three push buttons and one
switch located on the side panel of the camera, allowing
the operator to make rapid changes when working in the
field.
Saving/retrieving settings with a "Memory
1)
Stick"
Using a "Memory Stick," you can save menu settings for
particular shooting conditions for retrieval when required.
1) Memory Stick and
Corporation.
Operational Versatility
Two operation modes: Cine and Custom
The F23 offers two operation modes; "Cine Mode" for
movie-making applications, where image tone is normally
adjusted in post production, and "Custom Mode," which is
suitable for users who wish to fine-tune camera parameters
to produce their desired look in on-set grading.
Shutter control
When using the electronic shutter, the setting indication
can be switched between the shutter angle and shutter
frequency.
Monitor output selection
For monitor outputs, the user can select flexibly whether to
mix character information and markers, whether to apply
alternative monitor gamma other than that applied to the
camera signal, or how to mix the playback picture.
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Features
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Image inversion function
The image inversion function allows you to cancel out the
image-inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens
converter is used.

Other Features

Assistant panel
The supplied assistant panel has an identical button and
indicator layout to that of the on-camera control panel and
provides intuitive remote control of the basic camera and
VTR operations at hand.
Down-conversion output
The down-converter built into the camera as standard
equipment enables camera pictures as well as VTR
playback pictures to be monitored using a conventional SD
monitor.
Twin-viewfinder operation
Two viewfinders can be attached to the F23 for
simultaneous monitoring with different settings of
character information and marker indications.