Sony PMWF3L/RGB Brochure page 11

Uncompromised 10-bit output
When it comes to recording quality, what works beautifully for reality TV and news magazines
may not satisfy the requirements of cinematic special effects. That's why, in addition to on-
board XDCAM EX recording, the PMW-F3 provides uncompressed 10-bit output with robust 4:2:2
color sampling. In addition, 4:4:4 RGB color, which was originally offered as an extra-cost option,
now comes as a standard capability. As a result, the camera can adapt from project to project,
supporting an incredible range of production requirements.
Uncompressed 4:2:2 10-bit output
The signal provided at the HD-SDI output offers full HD
resolution and full HD picture quality, untouched by the
camera's XDCAM EX compression. Some cameras are
limited to 8 bits of precision, for 16 million total colors. In
comparison, the F3 features 10-bit 4:2:2 output, which is
capable of over 1 billion colors. You get beautiful gradations
that minimize "banding" even in sensitive areas like skin
tones and sky. The vivid, enriched output of the F3 works with
a full range of third-party external recorders and is ideal
for Sony's own SR-R1 SRMASTER recorder. The 10-bit output
also supports real time monitoring at full resolution with or
without LUTs. And the HD-SDI signal includes SMPTE RDD18
acquisition metadata—including ASC CDL ( Color Decision
List ) information. Even if you're going outboard for your
online recording, you can still benefit from the camera's
internal XDCAM EX system for your offline recording.
Uncompressed 4:4:4 RGB 10-bit output
The camera's 4:4:4 RGB output offers high definition's
highest color resolution, with an independent Red, Green
and Blue sample for every pixel. It's ideal for cinema, for the
most demanding greenscreen/bluescreen compositing and
for the most rigorous color correction. The signal is perfect for
recording onto Sony's remarkable SR-R1 SRMASTER recorder.
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HD SDI connectors on the back of PMW-F3
Originally an
option, 4:4:4 is
now standard.
1080/60p 4:2:2 output
While high definition is limited to 1080/60i, the image
sensor of the F3 achieves 1080/60p, which is available for
recording at the dual-link HD-SDI output. The 60p frame
rate enables overcranking for beautiful slow motion
effects when played back at the cinematic frame rate
of 24p. And the overcranked signal can even be S-Log
encoded ( requires v1.31 firmware ) . Expected with the
F3's v1.4 firmware update, the SR-R1 SRMASTER recorder
will be able to record at 17 to 60 progressive frames per
second in full HD resolution.
Built for stereoscopic 3D
Stereoscopic 3D has become part of the discussion everywhere from blockbuster movies to
concert videos to live sports. And 3D has achieved creative success everywhere from action
adventure to fairy tales, from rock & roll to ballet, from soccer to American football. Small and
light, the PMW-F3 is perfect for mounting on 3D rigs. That's why Sony created the optional CBK-
3DL01 3D-Link upgrade.
3D-Link upgrade
Sony's CBK-3DL01 upgrade enables you to match and
operate a stereoscopic pair of F3 cameras from one
remote controller. Simply connect the two cameras using
the 3D-Link 10-pin cable and connect the master camera
to the controller. The 10-pin cable carries the reference,
timecode and control signals.
The operation of the two cameras is completely
synchronized. Start and Stop are synced when you trigger
recording on the master camera or the controller. Since
there is genlock, time code is synced. You can copy
setup data from the main camera to the sub camera
without time-consuming manual adjustment. You can
even compensate for variations in ND filtering between
the two cameras and 3D-Link maintains this adjustment
offset. 3D-Link also enables unified control of Focus, Iris
and Zoom position with Sony's optional SCL-Z18X140 high
power zoom lens.
3D-Link
Sony F3 camcorders on the set of the upcoming 3D motion picture
"Battle of the Year."
On this camera,
3D isn't an
afterthought.
It's essential.
3D recording with a single SR-R1
SRMASTER Recorder
You can capture signals from both cameras onto a single
Sony SR-R1 SRMASTER recorder. And you can expedite
postproduction by simultaneously capturing on-line
material to SRMemory cards and off-line material to
SxS cards.
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