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Page 1: User Manual
PS-Cam X35 MK1 …………… Version 1.6.1 MK2 ……………Version 2.0.0 User Manual English Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Subject to technical change without any prior notice. Art. No. 27750 | v1310... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About 1.1. The PS-Cam X35 1.2. This User Manual 1.3. Service Informations Product Scope 2.1. Scope of delivery 2.2. Optional accessories 2.3. Upgrade possibilities Camera Views Setup 4.1. Setting the Control Unit 4.1.1. Removing 4.1.2. Setting 4.2. Connecting the power supply or battery 4.2.1. - Page 3 Operation 5.1. Camera Modes 5.1.1. Live Mode 5.1.2. Direct Recording 5.1.3. Indirect and Super Slow Motion Recording20 5.1.4. Types of record modes 5.2. Control Unit 5.3. Menu Structure 5.4. Info Menu 5.5. Main Menu 5.5.1. Settings 5.5.2. Timeline 5.5.3. Image 5.5.4.
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10. Quick References 10.1. Short specification List 10.2. Connector pin assignment list 10.3. Control Unit - Menu pattern 11. Manufacturer Information www.pstechnik.de... -
Page 5: Safety Notes
Safety Notes CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: - To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. - Page 6 Store the PS-Cam X35 in a dry and dust free room. Transport For transport always use a custom made foam padded case where the PS- Cam X35 is well fixed. Disposal Dispose your PS-Cam X35 like it is common to dispose a computer in your country. www.pstechnik.de...
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Page 7: About
The PS-Cam X35 THE CAMERA The PS-Cam X35 a motion effect camera designed for normal shooting rates and below and up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2) in slow motion, fast motion, ramped motion, time lapsed motion for all purposes. On the analog side there were analog film cameras with speed rates up to 150 fps known as robust and flexible. -
Page 8: This User Manual
Current revision Revision number MK I Rev 1.6.1 Revision number MK II Rev 2.0.0 Release X35 14.10.2013 RAW option Available Time Code and general Offline Sync function Available Dynamic Range Enhancement Curves HD, RGB, RAW and Available recommendations One Button Recording (Rec trigger flag) Available 1.2. -
Page 9: Product Scope
Buffer incl. Control Unit left/right mountable, IMS Mount, inte- grated 15mm LWS, Handgrip (#23358), AB Mount (#27887), PS-CAM X35 Manual (#27750) To operate the PS-Cam X35 you need the following accessories: - File Recorder - Power supply (12/24 volt) and power cable with Fischer 2 pin on camera... - Page 10 27690 PS-Cam Viewfinder - TV Logic 5.6““ LCD HDSDI incl. - TV Logic LCD Display 5,6“ (#28034) - PS-Cam X35 Light protection/ Eyepiece hood incl. lens set (#28042) - Eyepiece Cup without Shutter large version (#11487) - power cable (#28035)
- Page 11 Extension for PS-Handgrip, 1 piece 27907 PS-Cam X35 - Quick Lock-Inserts for mounting options (quick lock plate, shoulder pad) 27908 PS-Cam X35 - Low Mode Interface Plate for low mode moun- ting and accessories 23020 Cable Clamp with Rosette Electric Accessories...
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Page 12: Upgrade Possibilities
25964 TC-OUT Cable Slate / ALL 601 TC-out cable, unidirectional Lemo 5-pin / XLR 3-pin male General Accessories 27751 PS-Cam X35 Transport Case 27750 PS-Cam X35 User Manual Free Download from www.pstechnik.de 2.3. Upgrade possibilities Art. No. Description 27683 9GB to 36GB Extension... -
Page 13: Camera Views
Camera Views focus hook hand grip left side Control Unit recess RUN button (covered) PS-Cam X35 left side focus hook 2x 24 V out / trigger right side Control Unit access (with Control Unit) Ventilation RUN button PS-Cam X35 right side... - Page 14 HU/R232 I Ambient TC with status LEDs Camera Sync 3D 12 - 30 V Power in on/off switch with service connectors status LEDs PS-Cam X35 back Cooke lenses connector (iCooke, not active yet) Interchangeable Mount System (IMS) HD-SDI out (viewfinder/monitor)
- Page 15 PS-Cam X35 top base mounting surface (optional Quick Lock inserts mounted) PS-Cam X35 bottom www.pstechnik.de...
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Page 16: Setup
Setting the Control Unit The Control Unit can be mounted on the left side or right side of the camera. For remote control the PS-Cam X35 Control Unit can be connected with a cable to the camera (planned). Necessary tool: Metric Allen Key size 3.0 Removing 4.1.1. -
Page 17: Power Supply
24 V 3-pin Fischer female right side NOTE: When you run the PS-Cam X35 with a small battery there might be not enough power to run the camera and several equipment. For appropriate power cables refer to the accessory information (chapter 2.3. -
Page 18: Connecting The Recorder
For changing its position you have to pull the lever backwards. To start and shut down the PS-Cam X35 you just have to switch it on and off. If the camera is supplied with power correctly, you will instantly hear the camera’s ventilation starting up and the camera system will boot up. -
Page 19: Time Code
4.5.1. Time Code The PS-Cam X35 is equipped with an onboard Ambient time code and synchronization module which is compatible to the Ambient ClockIt family. It provides frame accurate synchronization between the PS-Cam X35 and any other camera system using the Ambient ClockIt technology. The current time- code format is LTC. -
Page 20: Operation
Operation Menu control: Control Unit, can be set on right side or left side of the PS- Cam X35 Remote control: Control Unit can be connected to the PS-Cam X35 with a cable up to 25 meters length 5.1. Camera Modes 5.1.1. - Page 21 - commodity IT storage devices - not tape based recording 2. No extra additional medium is necessary to record The camera is capable to record up to 4 min in 25 fps without film mode switched on instantly without additional storage devices and recorders. There is an extra download time necessary to record the images from the internal memory onto an external device.
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Page 22: Types Of Record Modes
00:20 00:41 00:06 00:12 00:04 5.1.4. Types of record modes Because the quantity of data acquired at high frame rates is large, the recording is not sent directly to a recorder, but instead is buffered in the camera’s internal RAM. The record mode determines how the image data are written to the camera’s RAM memory. - Page 23 Timelapse: It is possible to record with intervals from 1 sec. to 365 days in the RAM memory. To start, you have to go to the settings menu, set the RAM memory in sequence mode and choose a frame rate for the project. The chosen frame rate must be always a full number (for example 24, NOT 23.98 or 29.97).
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Page 24: Control Unit
- confirm settings by typing Touch screen - navigating the menus - showing the operator interface To start the Control Unit push the ON-button. The touchscreen display shows the PS-Cam X35 logo and the ON led is blinking red while booting. www.pstechnik.de... -
Page 25: Menu Structure
The Control Unit is ready for oper- ating when the touchscreen display shows the main menu interface, the ON led is illuminated green and the buttons are active. 5.3. Menu Structure The main menu (1st level) contains submenus (2nd level) with other sub- menus inside (3rd level). -
Page 26: Main Menu
5.5. Main Menu IMAGE The main menu offers an overview of all the other setting options divided into categories: CAMERA CONTROL: - SETTINGS: Set your recording settings - TIMELINE: Control your recording and playback IMAGE PROCESSING: - IMAGE: Set primary image settings for HD-stream - ADVANCED: Set advanced image settings for HD-stream - MOTION EFFECT: Set recording effects like ramping and time lapse Each one of these text fields corresponds to a different button. - Page 27 The settings submenu contains all recording settings. Here you can select the recording format, frame rate, shutter speed, recording mode, segment mode and the output mode for dual or single link on the HD-stream. All settings are saved in the Control Unit. However, check the selected set- tings after restarting or powering up after a failed restart of the Control Unit.
- Page 28 Rec.Mode Pressing the “Rec.Mode” line, a window opens, showing five different “re- cord modes”. Once a mode is selected, it is applied and the window closes automatically. - Sequence In this mode, the entire internal camera´s RAM memory is used for recording. When the memory is full, the recording will stop automatically.
- Page 29 link. - Auto: black set is generated automatically - Manual: black set is set manually - Our suggestion: Use Film Mode up to 750 fps, above 750 fps use AUTO Mode. Only experts should use MANUAL Mode Timecode Leads you to the Timecode Submenu. Engineering Leads you to the Engineering Submenu Test Signal...
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Page 30: Timeline
- Type OFF to deactivate the test signal Fan Control For sync sound shoots the PS-Cam X35 has an built-in fan control to silence the fan during the recording. For high speed shooting and shooting in a hot environment you can also deactivate the fan control, so the fan is working permanently. - Page 31 1: Timeline 9: Fast Forward 2: Record button 10: Rewind 3: Stop button 11: Skip forward 4: Ramping (enabled) 12: Skip backward 5: Intervall (enabled) 13: Save all 6: Direct links 14: Save marked area 7: Information bar 15: Cut in 8: Playback button 16: Cut out The wide bar in the timeline indicates the current memory status.
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Page 32: Image
In this menu, you can adjust the white balance, contrast and saturation of the image on the HD-SDI OUT of the PS-Cam X35. You can save your setting by pressing the “Save” button at a desired Look position. An input window opens in which you can enter a desired name. -
Page 33: Advanced
Look rotary switch on the camera. Look Here you can create, name and load up different looks on your PS-Cam X35. The benefit is less work and costs in the post production. Furthermore you can match several cameras easily on the same look. - Page 34 Saturation Pressing the middle empty field opens a window in which you can enter the desired value. The + / - fields are for fine adjustment. RGB Saturation Pressing the middle empty field opens a window in which you can enter the desired value.
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Page 35: Motion-Effect
Time Lapse & Stop Tricks. Ramping NOTE: Currently there is just a jump ramping function available. Please keep in touch with P+S TECHNIK for a firmware update. 1: Start FPS 2: Delay, running time of the camera before the ramp starts... - Page 36 To do the settings put your finger on the value slide it up to increase it or slide it down to decrease it. You can also type on the value and use the hand wheel to change it. You can save six different ramps for later recording use. Timelapse (&...
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Page 37: Exporting Content
The cursor will now jump to one of the arrows indicating the “Cut In” or “Cut Out”. - Start the recording on your recorder - Start the playback on the PS-Cam X35 - After the track has been recorded stop the recording on your recorder www.pstechnik.de... -
Page 38: Workflow
With except of the RAW standard mode the HD-SDI outputs for monitor and viewfinder provide a HD signal. So you can use a wide range of HD monitors and viewfinders with the PS-Cam X35. Another difference between the two workflow is their flexibility. For HD you can use most recorders in the market. -
Page 39: Hd Workflow
7.1. HD Workflow www.pstechnik.de... -
Page 40: Raw Workflow
7.2. RAW Workflow X35 Partner – BLUEFISH444 PS-RAW Capture Module Key features: - Capture RAW video data over HDSDI (PS-RAW / WeisscamRAW) - De-bayer RAW material for desktop and HD-SDI preview. - Simultaneous capture of RAW and 4:2:2 video - Flexible timecode options, including writing preset timecode to RAW and 4:2:2 video files - Cineform[1], open EXR, and DNG[2] support for writing RAW - Optional SD H264 Proxy files for editorial process... -
Page 41: Faqs
- It´s a motion effects camera for all purposes! - It´s a 24 fps normal speed camera that’s capable to shoot up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2). What is the difference of PS-Cam X35 to other digital cameras? In one word – the motion effects! - Page 42 Why build something like this when there are kind a few high speed cameras and now 35 mm sized digital cameras? - There is not just only high speed. There is slow motion, fast motion, time lapse, and ramped motion. There is no camera in the market able to do it! It´s a motion effect camera designed for normal shooting and capable to shoot rates below 24 up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2) in slow motion, fast motion, ramped motion, time lapsed motion for all purposes.
- Page 43 How to mount the CODEX and other equipment to the camera? Codex provides its own mounting kit, which is similar to the ARRI Mount- ing kit. P+S Technik will provide a Black Magic Solution. Other solutions for Convergent Design and AJA are under consideration.
- Page 44 P+S Technik provides a X35 solution with a P+S Technik made eyepiece and hood for this viewfinder. There are some other VF in HD-SDI in the market. P+S Technik would like to give users and operators the freedom of choice with the HD-SDI output. Currently viewfinder solutions change rapidly in the market.
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Page 45: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Camera Sensor 35Digital Motion Effects CMOS Global Shutter Sensor Sensor Pixel Size 11µm Sensitivity 640 ASA Latitude 11 T-stops Lens Mount PS Interchangeable IMS Mount Mount System Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 Sensor Capture Size High Definition (1080p) 21.1 x 11.9 mm (diagonal 24.2 mm) High Definition (720p) - Page 46 Accessories 12V; 30W; 24V; 60W Weight approx. 8,3 kg / 18,3 lbs Dimensions (L x W x H) 343 x 157 x 179 mm 13,5 x 6,2 x 7,0 inch Connection Interface Description Specification Output HDSDI (1,5G) 4* BNC HD-SDI for monitor and recorder Viewfinder (VF) 1* BNC HD-SDI (front)
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Page 47: Short Specification List
Quick References 10.1. Short specification List Camera Sensor 35Digital Motion CMOS Global shutter Sensor Effects Sensor Bit Depth 12 Bit A/D conversion Lens Mount PS Interchangeable IMS Mount Mount System Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 Sensor Full HD (1080p) 21.1 x 11.9 mm (diagonal 24.2 Capture Size... -
Page 48: Connector Pin Assignment List
10.2. Connector pin assignment list Function Connector Assignment Plan (connector side) Time Code, Syn- 5 pin Lemo 1: Ground chronization (back panel) 2: LTC out 3: - 4: - 5: LTC in Cam Sync Triax 1: Ground (back panel) 2: Cam Sync in 3: Cam Sync out Power in 2pin Fischer... -
Page 49: Control Unit - Menu Pattern
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Page 50: Manufacturer Information
Please find worldwide authorised representation and dealer on our website www.pstechnik.de in the rental section or send an email to info@pstechnik. de requesting the contact details. Concerning any service and warranty requests, please contact your local distributor or P+S TECHNIK directly by email at support@pstechnik.de www.pstechnik.de...
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