Features
The PMW-F3K is part of the CineAlta 24P family of digital cinematography products
and its support for multiple frame rates includes a filmic 23.98P as well as S-Log
workflows.
Sony´s Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor was designed with the benefit of two decades
experience in Digital Cinematography, pioneering digital HD acquisition for feature
films and broadcast TV through the legendary CineAlta product range. It brings a
true "film look" and superior image quality into reach for independent
movies, pop promos, commercials and other applications, as well as making the PMW-F3K
an ideal B-camera for high-end feature film production.
The PMW-F3K is supplied with three high quality Sony lenses and an industry standard
PL Mount adaptor providing compatibility with industry standard 35mm lenses. (Also
available is the lens-less PMW-F3L.)
Exceptional flexibility is a key feature of the PMW-F3K along with with multiple
workflow options. XDCAM EX´s proven high-speed, intuitive workflow offers
seamless integration with leading nonlinear editing software - as standard. In addition,
a 10bit 4:2:2 HD-SDI output opens up hybrid recording possibilities with a variety
of external recording devices.
Exmor Super35 CMOS image sensor
The PMW-F3K is equipped with a Super 35mm sensor which is the same size as Super
35mm film and has been specifically developed for digital cinematography. Its positioning
within the chassis is exactly the same as it would be within a 35mm film camera -
ensuring exactly the same optical performance with the unrivalled range of 35mm
Cine lenses.
In addition, Sony's advanced accumulated sensor technologies provide an excellent
sensitivity of F11 (ISO 800) and a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of just 63 dB.
Unique Exmor sensor offers exceptional noise reduction and greatly reduces power
consumption.
Three High Quality 35mm Lenses supplied as standard
To make your entry into the world of 35mm as easy and economical as possible, the
PMW-F3K comes supplied with three high quality Sony lenses (35mm, 50mm and 85mm,
T2.0).
PL Mount Adapter for compatibility with 35mm Cine Lenses
The PMW-F3K is supplied with a PL Mount Adapter to provide immediate compatibility
with the huge range of filmic 35mm lenses, including prime, digital cinematography
and even still lenses. There are also hot shoe electric interfaces for Cooke/i and
ARRI LDS.
Sony F3 Original Mount for Zoom Lens
Sony plan to introduce a range of zoom lenses directly compatible with the F3 mount.
More details will be revealed shortly. Zoom lens compatibility expands the operational
flexibility of the F3 so it can be used for almost any application.
23.98P Native Recording
The PMW-F3K camcorder is the first compact camcorder to be a member of the legendary
Sony CineAlta family. It offers native 23.98P recording which, in combination with
advanced creative features such as selectable gamma curves, makes this camcorder
ideal for cinema production.
Slow & Quick Motion function
The PMW-F3K offers a powerful 'Slow & Quick Motion' function - commonly known
as over-cranking and under-cranking in film shooting - enables users to create unique
'looks' or special effects with slow -and fast- motion images. This can be selected
on the control dial on the side of the camcorder.
The PMW-F3K 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, onto a single card. For example, when viewed at 23.98P, images captured at
60 fps will appear 2.5 times slower than normal. Conversely, images captured at
4 fps will appear 6 times faster than normal.
With the 'Slow & Quick Motion' function of this camcorder, images are recorded
natively without interpolating the frames. This means the quality of the slow -and
fast- motion images is extremely high and incomparable to those created in the editing
process. In addition, these slow -and fast- motion images can be played back immediately
after shooting, without using any converters or processing on nonlinear editing
systems.
1920 x 1080 HD recording using the 'MPEG-2 Long GOP' codec
The PMW-F3K camcorder records 1920 x 1080 HD images using the 'MPEG-2 Long GOP'
codec, which conforms to the MPEG-2 MP@HL compression standard. 'MPEG-2 Long GOP'
is a mature codec - also adopted by the XDCAM HD and HDV 1080i series of products
- which enables users to record stunning-quality HD footage with highly efficient,
reliable data compression.
Supplied Accessories
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2 Years PrimeSupport (see right under "Downloads")
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PL lens mount adapter
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PL lens kit (35mm, 50mm, 85mm lenses)
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Stereo microphone
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Windscreen
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IR remote
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Shoulder Strap
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CD-ROM (XDCAM Browser, SxS device driver software, PDF Operation Manual)
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Operation Manual
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Warranty Card
Zacuto's First Look at the Sony PMW-F3 Camera from steve weiss on Vimeo.
Convergence - Short Film shot on Sony PMW-F3 from Martin Scanlan on Vimeo.
Sony PMW F3 Camera Test from Stargate Studios on Vimeo.
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