Sony F23 Specifications page 8

HDCAM SR 4:4:4 Recording
A Proven Recording System
The F23 docks directly to the SRW-1 recorder to deliver
the proven performance of Sony's HDCAM SR system.
The recorder can also be dismounted from the camera
and connected by up to 100 meters of Dual-Link HD-SDI
cabling. Launched in 2003 as the pinnacle of tape-
based production, the HDCAM SR system has already
delivered spectacular results for a wide range of
cinematographers. The system also features affordable
media, and rugged reliability.
A Proven Postproduction Path
Unlike some systems, the SRW-1 records onto compact, convenient, removable cassettes. Generating backup
or archival copies of your original camera master is as simple dubbing a cassette in real time. HDCAM SR
material also plays back in real time without the need for de-mosaicing or PC-based decompression. And
HDCAM SR material is readily accepted by leading post, effects, and digital intermediate houses.
10-bit, 4:4:4 Recording
The HDCAM SR format is Sony's finest recording system. While most HD acquisition uses 8-bit recording, with less
than 4:2:2 color, the HDCAM SR system uses 10-bit, 4:4:4 recording. The difference is profound, especially for
projects that require highly precise green screen compositing, aggressive color correction and visual effects.
The HDCAM SR system features full-bandwidth, 4:4:4 RGB color sampling. So not only do the camera's three
image sensors capture every pixel as independent Red, Green and Blue samples; but every one of these
samples is also recorded. In addition, the system's 10 bit quantization achieves superb tonal gradation.
Of course, the SRW-1 also supports 4:2:2 Y/Cb/Cr recording, which is well suited to television projects.
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