Sony F35 Brochure & Specs page 3

Expand Your Creative Possibilities
With a Choice of Film-style Digital
Cinematography Cameras
Sony has proudly introduced two new powerful film-style
digital cinematography cameras to the CineAlta acquisition
lineup. The F35 and F23 cameras combine the proven
technology used in previous CineAlta acquisition models
with a totally new ergonomic design to create two genuine
film-style digital cinematography cameras.
The F23 is equipped with a newly developed optical head
block that adopts a specially made prism allowing the
camera to capture images with a wide color gamut
(called S-Gamut), well-proven 2/3-inch CCD imagers with a
high-precision 14-bit A/D converter, and a state-of-the-art DSP
LSI, delivering extremely rich tonal gradation and the
highest picture quality with low noise. It supports
full-bandwidth RGB 4:4:4 1920 x 1080 image processing and
multiple output formats including 24P , 50P , and 59.94P , plus true
variable frame-capturing capability, which is also commonly
known as "over-cranking" and "under-cranking" from 1 to 60P
with speed ramping.
The F35 complements the F23 by offering a new Super
35mm-sized CCD sensor and PL lens mount for
cinematographers who have ardent passion for 35mm film
lenses. The F35's newly developed Super 35mm-sized CCD
sensor provides breathtaking picture quality, an extensive
range of depth-of-field controls, a more extensive dynamic
range than the reputable F23, and F23-equivalent wide color
gamut.
The PL lens mount of the F35 allows flexible use of the vast
majority of 35mm cinema lenses, which greatly expands
creative possibilities for users.
Both the F35 and F23 provide an uncompromising design
that allows direct docking with Sony's SRW-1 portable
HDCAM-SR™ recorder. It's also possible to use the F23 or the
F35 in combination, for even more creative freedom.
Developed specifically for cinematographers, both the F35
and F23 offer a compact, rugged, and unique design that
is similar to film-type cameras. Sony's SRW-1 – an RGB 4:4:4
companion digital recorder – can dock directly to the top or
the rear of the F35 or F23, eliminating the need for
cumbersome cable-handling between the camera and
recorder. When more mobility is required, such as for aerial
and underwater shooting applications, the SRW-1 can be
connected to the F35 or F23 using a Dual-Link cable
connection or a single optical cable, which keeps these
cameras as small and light as possible.
When used with the SRW-1 recorder, the F35 and F23 provide
a variable frame rate recording capability that allows users
to create unique 'looks' or special effects of slow and fast
motion. Frame-rate settings for this function are variable from
1 frame per second (fps) to 60 fps (F23) / 50 fps (F35) in
single frame increments. Other creative features – such as an
S-LOG gamma mode, a HyperGamma mode, and a unique
gamma-curve editing capability – are also incorporated into
the F35 and F23.
The F35 and F23 can be used with an array of film camera
accessories without modification, which is extremely
important for film camera users. Offering exceptional quality,
film-style operability, and invaluable creative features – plus a
true blend of the latest technology with worthy film tradition –
the F23 will enrich the creativity and workflow of commercial
production, high-end television production applications, and
even movie-making. Furthermore, the F35 firmly expands the
possibility for high-end digital cinema and prime program
productions.
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