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Full-bandwidth RGB 4:4:4 HD Digital Image
Capturing
Both the F35 and F23 provide a full-bandwidth 4:4:4 digital
high-definition (HD) R, G, and B output that delivers
top-quality picture and color performance. Connecting with
its companion SRW-1 HDCAM-SR portable recorder, the F35
and F23 create a stunning-quality portable HD
image-recording system. This capability yields significant
results, especially in compositing and color-correction
processes where highly exacting special-effects sequences
and elaborate finishes are required in demanding
movie-making, commercial, and television production
applications. The F35 and F23 also support high-quality 4:2:2
Y/Cb/Cr image capturing and extended color gamut.
Variable Frame Rate Image Capturing
Variable frame rate image capturing, commonly known as
over-cranking and under-cranking in film cameras, is one
of the common techniques used in cinematic, commercial,
and other high-quality productions. The F35 and F23 realize
this long-coveted functionality in conjunction with the
SRW-1’s “SR Motion” feature*. The F35 and F23 provide a
stunning feature called “Select FPS”
to record variable frame rate
images from 1 fps to 50 fps (F35)
/ 60 fps (F23) in 4:2:2 mode and
from 1 fps to 30 fps in 4:4:4 mode.
Frame settings from 1 fps to 50
fps (F35) / 60 fps (F23) in 4:4:4 mode
are also available**, which can create
high-quality images with striking details.
These variable-speed images can
be played back by the SRW-1 recorder
immediately after shooting, without
external processing.
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An SRW-1 recorder with an optional HKSR-102
Picture Cache Board installed is required, and
has to be docked directly to the F35 or F23.
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An optional HKSR-103 RGB 60P Processor
Board is required in the SRW-1.
State-of-the-art CCD Technology
- Super 35mm-sized CCD (for F35)
The F35 is equipped with a newly developed 12 mega pixel
Super 35mm-sized CCD sensor that yields a full HD
resolution of 1920 x 1080 picture at frame rates up to 50
progressive frames per second.
The result is exceptional image
quality, a wide dynamic range,
and extremely flexible
depth-of-field control. The single
sensor CCD uses a RGB striped
filter without color filter arrays
providing a true RGB 4:4:4 sample
off the imager, and color values
are never “interpolated” from
neighboring pixels.
- Three 2/3-inch Type Progressive CCDs (for F23)
The F23 is equipped with three 2/3-inch type progressive
CCDs, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080 (H x
V), delivering a full HD resolution image.
This progressive scan CCD technology, together with the
high-precision 14-bit A/D converter, provides an enhanced
dynamic range and a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio,
resulting in extremely rich tonal
gradation that is 50% larger than
conventional HD cameras.
This CCD also provides a high
sensitivity of T10 (at 23.98P mode).
Furthermore, a newly developed
prism system allows the camera to
capture images with a wide color
space that is equivalent to color
gamut for film.
14-bit A/D Converter and Advanced DSP LSI
(for F35/F23)
By incorporating the advanced CCD technology and
high-density 14-bit A/D converter, the exposure latitude of the
F35 and F23 is significantly extended, allowing users to shoot
challenging high-contrast scenes. This not only gives greater
freedom in highlight control, but also in depth-of-field control
– both of which are important factors for creative shooting.
A new powerful and high-speed DSP enables highly
sophisticated image controls to expand the use of
in-camera effects, such as multi-matrix, adaptive detail, and
skin-tone detail corrections.
Creativity
35mm-sized CCD
2/3-inch CCD
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