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MF Assist
The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function of the PMW-350K
helps to precisely focus on the target subject when
shooting in MF mode. When MF Assist is enabled, the
auto focus is momentarily activated when the user stops
adjusting the focus ring. The camera then finely focuses
on the subject that’s closest to the focal point of the lens
at that time.
Focus Magnification
At the touch of an assignable button, the center of the
screen on the PMW-350 viewfinder can be magnified
to about twice its size, making it easier to confirm focus
settings during manual focusing. When the switch is
released, the center of the screen goes back to normal
size.
Selectable Peaking
The Peaking function of the PMW-350 can help operators
to quickly and accurately adjust the camera’s focus by
altering the way pictures are displayed on the viewfinder.
It can enhance the outline of images that the camera
focuses on most, and can change the color so that it
stands out. The operator can choose from various Peaking
settings for the required levels and outline colors.
ALAC
(Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)
This feature decreases any chromatic aberration caused
by the lens.* ALAC is activated only with the supplied
lens and with certain third-party lenses that incorporate
compensation data.*
*Please check with lens manufacturers for other ALAC supported lens.
Optical ND Filters and Electrical CC Filters
The PMW-350 camcorder comes equipped with optical
ND (Neutral Density) filters and electrical CC (Color
Correction) filters. The optical ND filters are controlled
via a built-in ND filter wheel -- Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and
1/64ND. And with the electrical CC filters, users can easily
obtain the desired color temperature by setting the mode
– 3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K – on a camcorder-assignable
switch. Users can select the four values cyclically, or
choose one preset value. This is also available via an
assignable switch. This is useful when a sudden change
occurs during shooting, and a quick and direct setting is
required.
23.98p Native Recording
Like other XDCAM EX camcorders, the PMW-350 offers
a native 23.98p* recording capability. This feature,
accompanied by other creative features, makes the
camcorder ideal for cinema production.
*In 1440 x 1080/23.98p (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98p and
recorded as 59.94i signals via 2-3 pull-down.
Slow & Quick Motion Function
The PMW-350 offers a powerful Slow & Quick Motion
function – commonly known as over-cranking and under-
cranking by filmmakers – that enables users to create
unique looks with slow- and fast-motion special effects. The
PMW-350 can capture images at frame rates selectable
from 1 fps (frame per second) to 60 fps in 720p mode and
from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080p mode, in increments of 1 fps.
For example, when viewed at 23.98p, images captured at
60 fps appear two and a half times slower than normal.
Conversely, images captured at 4 fps appear six times
faster than normal.
With this Slow & Quick Motion function, images are
recorded natively with no padded frames and at full
resolution. The obtained quality of slow- and fast-motion
images is significantly higher than those created in the
editing process. In addition, these slow- and quick-motion
images can be played back immediately after shooting,
without using any converters or processing on nonlinear
editing systems.
VF
VF
Image Simulated
Focus Mag
OFF
Focus Mag ON
Peaking OFF
Peaking ON
Recording
60 fps
1 sec
2.5 times slow motion
1 sec
1 sec
Playback
24 fps
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Example of slow motion mechanism
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