Key Features - Sony PMW-F3L Brochure & Specs

KEY FEATURES

1. Exmor™ Super 35 CMOS Sensor
The PMW-F3 is equipped with a newly developed Exmor
Super 35 CMOS image sensor which offers creative shallow
depth of field, similar to that of a film camera. This sensor has
an extremely high sensitivity of F11 (ISO800) with a very low
noise level (an S/N ratio of 63 dB). This is a significant
advantage especially when shooting
in low-light conditions or at night
using only ambient light.
2. PL Lens Mount
The PMW-F3 employs a PL lens mount that is standard for film
cameras, allowing use of a virtually unlimited number of
prime and zoom lenses for 35mm film cameras. This greatly
broadens the choice of lenses for a wider spectrum of
creative expression.
A PL lens mount adapter comes with the camera as a supplied
accessory. The PMW-F3 supports the Cooke/i Technology
protocol and the ARRI LDS interface, which enables the
camcorder to communicate with the lens to obtain lens
metadata such as focus and iris position. This improves
post-production workflow as lens metadata can be recorded
onto an SxS card and brought into the post-production
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3. Affordable PL Lens Kit Model
There are two models of the PMW-F3. One is the lens-less
PMWF3L offering freedom of lens choices and the other is the
PMWF3K package that comes with three fixed focal length PL
lenses (35/50/85-mm, T2.0).
4. XDCAM EX™ Workflow
The recording format and recording media are identical to
the existing PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3, and proven, high-speed,
intuitive XDCAM EX workflow can be used with high reliability.
This workflow offers seamless integration with leading
nonlinear editing software.
*Availability: CBK-RGB01 RGB & S-Log Output Software Option expected Summer 2011, CBK-3DL01
3D Link Software Option expected Fall 2011. Dates of availability are subject to change without notice.
Sony makes no guarantees as to future product offerings or release dates.
5. Small and Lightweight,
With Low Power Consumption
The PMW-F3 has a small, compact body with a very modest
footprint, and weighs just 5 lb 4 oz (2.4 kg). It offers mobility,
flexibility, and cost efficiency. In addition, the camcorder's
power consumption is only 24 W, and up to three hours
recording can be achieved with only one BP-U60 battery
(sold separately).
6. HD-SDI Dual-link Output
The PMW-F3 has an HD-SDI Dual-link output connector which
offers 10 bit 4:2:2 1080 50/59.94p uncompressed signal
output as standard. By using external recording devices
such as HDCAM SR™ recorders, users can achieve x 2.5
natural slow-motion playback in 1080/24p mode.
7. RGB & S-LOG Output Option (CBK-RGB01)*
The PMW-F3 delivers a scalable external recording solution.
When the RGB and S-LOG output option is added, RGB 4:4:4
baseband signal output is available for external recording
devices such as HDCAM SR recorders. A LUT (Look Up Table)
function is also provided for monitoring purposes when S-LOG
output is activated. The same option includes 3G-SDI output
functionality. It enables users to
select Dual-link HD-SDI or 3G-SDI
depending on the connecting
devices.
8. 3D-LINK Option (CBK-3DL01)*
Another new feature of the PMW-F3 is the 3D-LINK option
which is especially convenient for 3D stereoscopic shooting.
Two PMW-F3 cameras can be controlled by one camera
remote controller at the same time. The two cameras are
connected with a special 10-pin cable that includes genlock,
timecode in/out, and control line. Simultaneous control of
the Iris and Focus functions of two cameras is extremely
useful.
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