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KEY FEATURES
1. Exmor™ Super 35 CMOS Sensor
The PMW-F3 is equipped with a newly developed Exmor
Super 35 CMOS image sensor which offers creative shallow
depth of field, similar to that of a film camera. This sensor has
an extremely high sensitivity of F11 (ISO800) with a very low
noise level (an S/N ratio of 63 dB). This is a significant
advantage especially when shooting
in low-light conditions or at night
using only ambient light.
2. PL Lens Mount
The PMW-F3 employs a PL lens mount that is standard for film
cameras, allowing use of a virtually unlimited number of
prime and zoom lenses for 35mm film cameras. This greatly
broadens the choice of lenses for a wider spectrum of
creative expression.
A PL lens mount adapter comes with the camera as a supplied
accessory. The PMW-F3 supports the Cooke/i Technology
protocol and the ARRI LDS interface, which enables the
camcorder to communicate with the lens to obtain lens
metadata such as focus and iris position. This improves
post-production workflow as lens metadata can be recorded
onto an SxS
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card and brought into the post-production
process.
3. Affordable PL Lens Kit Model
There are two models of the PMW-F3. One is the lens-less
PMWF3L offering freedom of lens choices and the other is the
PMWF3K package that comes with three fixed focal length PL
lenses (35/50/85-mm, T2.0).
4. XDCAM EX™ Workflow
The recording format and recording media are identical to
the existing PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3, and proven, high-speed,
intuitive XDCAM EX workflow can be used with high reliability.
This workflow offers seamless integration with leading
nonlinear editing software.
5. Small and Lightweight,
With Low Power Consumption
The PMW-F3 has a small, compact body with a very modest
footprint, and weighs just 5 lb 4 oz (2.4 kg). It offers mobility,
flexibility, and cost efficiency. In addition, the camcorder’s
power consumption is only 24 W, and up to three hours
recording can be achieved with only one BP-U60 battery
(sold separately).
6. HD-SDI Dual-link Output
The PMW-F3 has an HD-SDI Dual-link output connector which
offers 10 bit 4:2:2 1080 50/59.94p uncompressed signal
output as standard. By using external recording devices
such as HDCAM SR™ recorders, users can achieve x 2.5
natural slow-motion playback in 1080/24p mode.
7. RGB & S-LOG Output Option (CBK-RGB01)*
The PMW-F3 delivers a scalable external recording solution.
When the RGB and S-LOG output option is added, RGB 4:4:4
baseband signal output is available for external recording
devices such as HDCAM SR recorders. A LUT (Look Up Table)
function is also provided for monitoring purposes when S-LOG
output is activated. The same option includes 3G-SDI output
functionality. It enables users to
select Dual-link HD-SDI or 3G-SDI
depending on the connecting
devices.
8. 3D-LINK Option (CBK-3DL01)*
Another new feature of the PMW-F3 is the 3D-LINK option
which is especially convenient for 3D stereoscopic shooting.
Two PMW-F3 cameras can be controlled by one camera
remote controller at the same time. The two cameras are
connected with a special 10-pin cable that includes genlock,
timecode in/out, and control line. Simultaneous control of
the Iris and Focus functions of two cameras is extremely
useful.
*Availability: CBK-RGB01 RGB & S-Log Output Software Option expected Summer 2011, CBK-3DL01
3D Link Software Option expected Fall 2011. Dates of availability are subject to change without notice.
Sony makes no guarantees as to future product offerings or release dates.
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