Overview - Sony CA4000 Operation Manual

Overview

The CA4000 Camera System Adaptor, in combination with a
BPU4000 Baseband Processor Unit, is a camera system
adaptor for constructing a 4K system comprising a
1) 2)
PMW-F55 or F65 as the imaging unit and an HDCU2000/
2500 Camera Control Unit for the system camera interface.
A PMW-F55 or F65 with attached CA4000 can be connected
to a BPU4000, which performs 4K video signal processing and
down conversion to HD format, via an optical camera cable to
form a 4K camera system.
Conventional camera system operation, such as supplying
power to the camera adaptor and intercom functions, is
supported with the connection of a HDCU2000/2500 Camera
Control Unit (hereinafter referred to as the "CCU").
It supports 4K high-frame rates, when using the F65, of 50P
(2×) and 59.94P (2×).
It also supports the PMW-F55 HD high-frame rate (HD-HFR)
imaging format to configure a system with four times or
3)
six times the speed (optional) of a HD video system using
the same connection as a 4K system.
The CA4000 can also supply power to large studio lenses,
accessories, and the main supply of the F65 with the
connection of an optional SKC-PB40 Camera Power Boost
Kit.
Use the optional LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor when using a 2/3-
type lens.
1) Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
2) An SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor (option) is required in order to mount an
F65. It also requires F65 software version 4.00 or later.
3) Supported by PMW-F55 software version 4.00 or later.
Features
Various color-reproduction adjustment
functions
Adaptive-matrix function
This function controls the matrix calculation coefficients for
more accurate color conversion when shooting. It provides
accurate color conversion, even when shooting under
conditions that would otherwise exceed the color conversion
range of traditional matrix functions, such as under strong
monochromatic blue light sources.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition to the standard 6-axis matrix function, the unit has
a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the hue and
chroma independently for color components in 16-axis
directions. This is helpful when color matching multiple video
cameras.
Knee saturation
This compensates the change of hue and decrease in chroma
that occur in highlighted areas.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
This compensates for saturation in low-key zones. It
compensates for color reproduction in all zones, in
combination with the matrix color compensation and knee
saturation functions.
Selectable gamma table
Equipped with seven types of standard gamma tables and four
types of hyper gamma tables. Hyper gamma enables cinema-
like image reproduction with wide dynamic range that cannot
be achieved with conventional video gamma.
User gamma
Gamma tables created using CvpFileEditor
a "Memory Stick," and registered in the CA4000 from an
MSU-1000/1500 or RCP-1500 series device.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function/Natural skin detail
function
This function controls (emphasizes or suppresses) the detail
level for specific hue or chroma areas in an image, by creating
a detail gate signal from color components of any specified
hue. The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
The CA4000 features a natural skin detail function that adjusts
the detail gate signal in order to distinguish clearly between
parts of skin you want to smooth from the parts you do not
want to smooth, such as eyebrows.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted, allowing the thickness
of the detail signal to be set according to the subject to achieve
high-definition image expression.
H/V ratio control
Adjusts the ratio between the applied horizontal and vertical
detail.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Focus assist functions
Supports focusing using VF detail and focus assist functions.
VF detail
Supports focusing on various scenes using a function that
adds color to the VF detail signal displayed in the viewfinder,
a function that applies modulation to flicker the VF detail
signal, and a function that changes the level of the VF detail
signal according to the zoom position.
Focus assist indicator
Displays a focusing level indicator in the viewfinder as a guide
to the focus position. This allows the focus point to be
determined easily by observing the fluctuation of the indicator.
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