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Supplied Assistant Panel
In addition to the user-friendly control panel on the camera
body, the F35 and F23 come equipped with an “Assistant
Panel” remote controller. This is equipped with the identical
buttons and indicator layout
to the on-camera control
panel, and provides intuitive
remote control of basic
camera and VTR operations,
such as changing frame
rates, shutter angle, and gain,
etc.
This easy-to-use panel greatly
increases operational
convenience in the field.
Compatible with Film Camera Accessories
The F35 and F23 are designed to be compatible with a
variety of film camera accessories such as ARRI™
accessories, giving users a broad array of choices. These
include bridge plates, matte boxes, follow focus units, lens
focus/zoom/iris servo control units, and more. These film
camera accessories can be attached to the F23 without any
modifications, so users who principally work with film can
fully utilize their assets.
For the F23, a range of special digital cinematography zoom
and prime lenses with 2/3-inch type B4 mountings are
available from major manufacturers. These lenses are
calibrated in T-stops rather than F-stops, and have
cinematic-style focus rings and gear teeth for follow focus
kits.
For the F35, a broad array
of film camera accessories
can be utilized.
The film camera
accessories, including
lenses, can be attached to
the F35 without any
modifications. Therefore,
customers who principally
work with film can fully utilize
their assets.
Intuitive Controls
The F35 and F23 have been designed with special care to
provide intuitive operation for film-making and also prime
program production users. They offer two operation modes
– “Cine Mode,” which is dedicated for movie-making
applications where image tone is normally adjusted in
post-production process, and “Custom Mode,” which is
suitable for users who want to fine-tune camera parameters
to produce their desired look while shooting. The “Cine
Mode” offers stringently selected menus that are designed
to be familiar to film users, allowing them to intuitively control
camera settings as they would when operating a film
camera. In contrast, “Custom Mode” allows access to full
camera setup
functions. In addition,
buttons and indicators
are designed to give
film users a familiar
and intuitive user
interface.
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