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MAVO LF
OPERATION MANUAL
For KineOS 5.0
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  • Page 1 [TYPE HERE] KINEFINITY INC. MAVO LF OPERATION MANUAL For KineOS 5.0 For KineOS 6.2...

  • Page 2: Mavo Lf Brief Introduction

    The large format MAVO LF and MAVO S35 cameras are considered to be the flagship 6K cameras by Kinefinity. MAVO LF, is the full frame camera of Kinefinity, 6K wide records up to 75fps and 4K wide up to 100fps, can either shoot ProRes or RAW.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    Avoid touching the OLPF when attaching or detaching an adapter, as the optical element is fragile.  MAVO LF is with changeable OLPF, please be careful when you change it; The EF mounting adapter is a lever-locking (cine-type) EF mount. When mounting a lens to the camera, ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） CONTENTS MAVO LF BRIEF INTRODUCTION ..........................2 SAFETY TIPS ..................................3 1. OVERVIEW ..................................6 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons ............................6 1.2 Functions of Buttons ............................... 8 1.3 Interface and Parameters ............................9 1.4 Default Settings ..............................10 2.
  • Page 5 5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS ........................43 5.1 Tech Parameters ..............................43 5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC ..............................43 5.1.2 MAVO LF Frame Rate and FPS ........................45 5.2 Connectors ................................46 5.2.1 DC IN .................................. 46 5.2.2 CTRL ..................................46 5.2.3 EXT ..................................

  • Page 6: Overview

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons The native mount is KineMOUNT, which works together with Mounting Adapters to adapt different lenses. Only the lenses that are tailored for KineMOUNT can be mounted directly. Front View (KineMOUNT)
  • Page 7 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） CAUTION Camera has a new quick release port on the back, please be careful when installing/removing the KineBACK to/from the camera body. Back View Right View of Body with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT) Name Name Name KineBACK-W Screw Holes Optical Mark (M2.5)

  • Page 8: Functions Of Buttons

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.2 Functions of Buttons Under Liveview Mode, set the parameters by shortcut button [1-4] and the [Wheel]; under Playback Mode, select and switch between clips by shortcut button [1-4]. Operation Function Note Iris Rotate the Wheel...

  • Page 9: Interface And Parameters

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.3 Interface and Parameters Once the camera is powered on, it enters into the Liveview mode right away: parameters of current scene are displayed on the top and bottom. Press [WheelCentral Button] to show/hide Waveform.

  • Page 10: Default Settings

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.4 Default Settings The list below features the default setting of MAVO LF: Type Name Default Type Name Default Image Format SSD System Format Resolution 6K 6016*3172 Time Code Free Run Sensor FPS 25fps ND set 0.03...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    2.1 Power Supply The camera allows different types of power supplies: DC IN GripBAT 45Wh (compatible with BP-U30) fits MAVO LF with SideGrip.  Single GripBAT 45Wh is able to power the camera for 100 mins. SideGrip is connected to the "SideGrip Port" on camera body by three M2.5 screws, which enables a kind of “DSLR”shooting style.

  • Page 12: Mount

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.2 Mount MAVO LF is designed with a native KineMOUNT, which needs a Mounting Adapter II to attach a lens to the camera. The available adapters include EF Mounting Adapter II, EF Mounting Adapter II with KineEnhancer, EF Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, PL Mounting Adapter II, PL Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, and also SONY E Mounting Adapter.

  • Page 13: Lens

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.3 Lens No matter if you attaching a DSLR still lens or PL cine lens, the camera employs a Lever-locking (Cine-style) mounting system, rather than a DSLR camera mount. Steps to attach EF lenses 1. Release: Rotate the locking ring of the EF mount clockwise, take off the cover and lens cover;...

  • Page 14: Monitoring

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.4 Monitoring Please choose a recommended EVF or Field Monitor with Video, 3G-SDI (Not HD-SDI) or HD digital input, and connect the input port of EVF or monitor to output port of the camera body with a high quality cable.

  • Page 15: Record Media Ssd

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.5 Record Media SSD Please insert the KineMAG 500G/1T SSD or other 2.5" 7mm SSD to SSD slot before powering the camera. The SSD slot has a secure latch: push the latch upwards before inserting or pulling out the KineMAG. The button under the slot controls the operation of the SSD, and the LED indicator beneath the button shows the status of the SSD.
  • Page 16 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） SSD File System Formats: NTFS & HFS The camera supports both NTFS and HFS format for SSD. The default format is HFS, but for Windows platform, you can set it to format in NTFS by: [ConfigurationSettingsSSD File System] choose NTFS...

  • Page 17: Audio

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.6 Audio There are three audio recording methods:  In-camera MIC: record audio using the in-camera MIC even if there is no KineAudio or 3.5mm MIC;  3.5mm Plug-in-power port: suited for 3.5mm MIC; KineAudio dual XLR ports with Phantom 48V: KineAudio is a high-quality pre-amp audio module with ...

  • Page 18: Codec

    MAVO LF can in-camera record compressed RAW as well with cDNG format, and the compression ratio is configurable, from 3:1, 5:1 to 7:1. DaVinci Resolve natively supports cDNG, so that you can directly import, edit and grade the cDNG footage shot by the camera in DaVinci Resolve! No matter what compression ratio 3:1, 5:1 or 7:1, every format is able to achieve super high quality image and room for post-production.

  • Page 19: Downscale And Crop Mode

    2.9 Downscale and Crop Mode In comparison with the discontinued TERRA 6K, MAVO LF doesn't need the 'HiSpeed' mode to be able to record high fps. Due to the native, super fast sensor readout time, the camera has a very low jello/skew effect, even with fast pans its rolling effect is hardly noticeable and the readout time of this camera is comparable to the best and most awarded cameras in this industry.

  • Page 20: Access Clips On Pc/Mac

     Windows platform can only access SSD with NTFS file format (format must be set as NTFS in camera). NOTE Only the reader that supplied by Kinefinity is recommended to access SSD as some 3 -party reader may not work.
  • Page 21 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） NOTE When importing mov files into editing software, enter and search *.mov by the dialog box, all mov files will be listed automatically, then press CTRL+A / ⌘+A to select all mov files and drag them inside your NLE.

  • Page 22: Settings And Advanced Operations

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3.1 Footages and Slate Menu Operation When starting a new project, please make sure: Change Project FPS  Project FPS: the fps used by playback clips, editing clips or delivery [ConfigurationShooting...

  • Page 23: Exposure And White Balance

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2 Exposure and White Balance The color temperature is tuned by directly adjusting RGB channels of sensor to change original RAW data, rather than apply a digital LUT. Although you can modify white balance of RAW data or change color temperature by post processing, all the modifications are based on the data you shoot previously.

  • Page 24: Waveforms

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.3 Waveforms Waveforms, zebra and histogram help cinematographers determine the exposure of images. Waveform indicates the brightness of images over the horizontal direction, while histogram shows the statistical information on the brightness of whole image.

  • Page 25: Zebra

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.4 Zebra Menu Operation Zebra strip is a very straightforward way to show the overexposed area in an Set Zebra Threshold image. [Configuration For Kine cameras, the zebra calculation is based on RAW data: RAW data is LiveviewZebra Pattern]...

  • Page 26: Slow-Mo And Quick-Mo

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.3 Slow-Mo and Quick-Mo 3.3.1 Two Types of FPS Sensor fps: It is the capturing fps of the sensor. Shown on the up center on Shortcut List the UI as well as on the slate, it can be set by the shortcut button [2].

  • Page 27: Custom Lut

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.4 Custom LUT The camera supports custom LUT perfectly: from shooting to post with custom LUT. There is one in-camera preset LUT: KC_NeutM. KC_NeutM has more accurate highlight and details in shadow than Kine709 and covers balanced tone with normal saturation and contrast.

  • Page 28: Firmware Update And Option Upgrade

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade Updating firmware is easy and quick: download firmware from Kinefinity website, prepare a USB thumb as FAT32. Besides, you can also downgrade to the previous firmware version. 3.5.1 Firmware Update The firmware version is shown at the bottom of Configuration menu, for example, firmware: KineOS V6.2 (02), means KineOS version is 6.2 with...

  • Page 29: Black Balancing

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5.2 Black Balancing Every Kine camera has calibrated black balancing before shipping, which is done under Calibration Mode. After a long period of usage, please do the balancing again, and factory reset would not change the balancing data.

  • Page 30: Timecode And Sync

    Port Definition with ARRI Alexa camera TC port for LTC IN and OUT. For timecode generator based on Ambient timecode system, such as NanoLockit, also a 0B 5-pin port; check the TC cord on Kinefinity website or contact sales@kinefinity.com. 1. GND In addition, the camera can output timecode to other devices: connect the 2.

  • Page 31: External Tc

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.6.2 External TC There are three kinds of frame rates when using external TC: Project FPS of TERRA, Sensor FPS of TERRA and External FPS of TC generator. From KineOS 6.1, make sure that the Sensor FPS is an integral multiple of the External FPS.

  • Page 32: Configure Camera

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7 Configure Camera You can save settings to the camera: preset list, body fan speed, EI/ISO mode, shutter mode, etc. When power on with USB disk, the camera will do factory reset. 3.7.1 Preset Menu Operation...

  • Page 33: Camera Fan And Core Temperature

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7.3 Camera Fan and Core Temperature Menu Operation Core Temperature is the real-time temperature of core processor, not the body temperature. It is shown in the Liveview and bottom of Configuration Change Fan Speed menu, so that users can monitor it. If the core temperature reaches up to 80 [Configuration...

  • Page 34: Iso And Ei

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7.4 ISO and EI EI / ISO is a group of settings to capture light on the Sensor. MAVO LF supports ISO and EI mode, and the EI / ISO value is displayed at the upper right corner of the main interface.
  • Page 35 EI and ISO mode. Dual ISO MAVO LF's sensor has a Dual Native ISO: 5120/800, which allows it to capture low- noise image with high dynamic range in regular scenes or low-light environment very easily. When highlight level is 4.3, the native ISO for range from 320 to 1280 is on 800 base, and 5120 for range from 1600 to higher ISO.

  • Page 36: Control Cameras With Ipad (Kineremote)

    Menu Operation Current KineRemote APP is only available in App Store (New APP might be Turn on WIFI launched in later 2019), search Kinefinity or KineRemote, then download and install. [ConfigurationSettings Turn on WIFI: [ConfigurationSettingsWIFI Power: On].

  • Page 37: And Sync

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9 3D and SYNC Two cameras with KineBACK-W can implement real 3D shooting; you can shoot multiple cameras in total sync with more cameras and KineSYNC box. For Kine cameras in sync state, the sensors are almost completely synchronized: time code synchronization, frame synchronization and scanning synchronization with less than 5us mismatch.

  • Page 38: Playback And Change Parameters

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9.2 Playback and Change Parameters In current firmware version, playback is yet not supported in 3D, and you can only playback in 2D mode. Therefore, you have to exit 3D settings firstly: Menu Operation If you want to change parameters, please exit from SYNC mode and set the parameters before you SYNC the camera again when in Liveview mode.

  • Page 39: Anamorphic Lens Support And 4:3 Recording

    Anamorphic was a technical choice for filming, but now an aesthetic preference. Echo to more affordable anamorphic lenses, TERRA 4K, MAVO and MAVO LF are also good choices for anamorphic shooting, as the CMOS imaging sensors are all 3:2. For MAVO LF, the full frame 36x24mm sensor allows: ...

  • Page 40: Faq

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 4. FAQ If there is an issue about the camera or accessory, please check the related chapter in this manual. If the issue still exists, please make a short video and fill in the issue report on issue report page. We will contact you within one working day.
  • Page 41 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2）  Restore to factory reset: [ConfigurationSystem Factory Reset], or power on the camera with a USB thumb connected to USB port. 7. No audio when playback the clip Please check if the project fps is the same with sensor fps, if not, the audio will not be packed into ProRes mov, but be saved as two wave files to the clip folder.
  • Page 42 Please try to enter into Calibration Mode: hold configuration button when press and release power button, after three seconds, release configuration button. You can also upgrade the firmware under this mode. But if you can not enter into calibration mode, please contact us by sales@kinefinity.com, or contact your local dealer.

  • Page 43: Tech & Spec And Connectors

    5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS 5.1 Tech Parameters 5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC The following are typical settings, for latest complete list, please refer to SPEC of MAVO LF on the website. Camera Type Large Format Digital Cinema Camera Imaging...
  • Page 44 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） (Continued from the technical data sheet on the previous page) Shutter Angle 0.7°~358° Rolling Shutter Monitoring Video Port x2 HD Port x1 SDI x2* *Applicable on KineBACK-W Sync Function Tally, AutoSlate, Beeper, Trigger, SMPTE LTC*, 3D/Multi-cam Sync* *Applicable on KineBACK-W Preset: Neutral，Support Custom 3D LUT...

  • Page 45: Mavo Lf Frame Rate And Fps

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.1.2 MAVO LF Frame Rate and FPS The following chart contains resolution, frame rate and codecs: Image Format Format Resolution Max FPS Codec 6K Wide 6016x2520 ProRes or RAW 6K DCI 6016x3172 ProRes or RAW...

  • Page 46: Connectors

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2 Connectors This chapter introduces specification and pin-out of some connector/ports on camera body and KineBACK- W including DC IN, CTRL, EXT and TC. 5.2.1 DC IN DC IN is on the lower right of camera body, a 1B 2-pin MOCO socket. The voltage...
  • Page 47 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2.4 TC TC port is on KineBACK-W, a 0B 5-pin MOCO socket for timecode in or out. For different timecode generators, such as Ambient timecode generator Nano Lockit, or SoundDevice recorder which has TC system, the physical spec and definition is the same.

  • Page 48: Mechanical Drawings

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3 Mechanical Drawings 5.3.1 Physical Parameters for Body with KineMOUNT Front View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 48 / 62...
  • Page 49 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Front View of Body with KineMOUNT (with SideGrip) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 49 / 62...
  • Page 50 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 50 / 62...
  • Page 51 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 51 / 62...

  • Page 52: Body With Kinemount And Ef Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.2 Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 52 / 62...
  • Page 53 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 53 / 62...
  • Page 54 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 54 / 62...

  • Page 55: Body With Kinemount And E Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.3 Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 55 / 62...
  • Page 56 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 56 / 62...
  • Page 57 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 57 / 62...

  • Page 58: Body With Kinemount And Pl Mounting Adapter (With Kineback-W)

    MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.4 Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 58 / 62...
  • Page 59 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 59 / 62...
  • Page 60 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 60 / 62...
  • Page 61 MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Back View Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 61 / 62...
  • Page 62 Email: support@kinefinity.com, sales@kinefinity.com Copyright 2019 Kinefinity Inc. www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND JECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. MAVO LF™, KineMAG™, KineKIT™ are trademarks of Kinefinity™. Other trademarks belong to respective owners. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc. Page 62 / 62...

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