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Features
The PMW-F3L 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-F3L
an ideal B-camera for high-end feature film production. The PMW-F3L is supplied
with an industry standard PL Mount adaptor, providing compatibility with industry
standard 35mm lenses. (Also available is the PMW-F3K with three 35mm lenses.) Exceptional
flexibility is a key feature of the PMW-F3L along 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. And from April 2011, a Dual Link HD-SDI option will enable 10bit
RGB uncompressed signal output - ideal for the high-end film production.
PrimeSupport - this product comes with PrimeSupport - fast, hassle-free repairs
and a helpline offering expert technical advice. Which gives you the peace of mind
that Sony is looking after your equipment, and your business.
Exmor Super35 CMOS image sensor
The PMW-F3L 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 (All measured at 1080/59.94i and typical value). Unique Exmor
sensor offers exceptional noise reduction and greatly reduces power consumption.
PL Mount Adapter for compatibility with 35mm Cine Lenses
The PMW-F3L 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 plans 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-F3L 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-F3L offers a powerful ´Slow & Quick Motion´ function - commonly
known as over-cranking and under-cranking in film shooting. This enables users to
create unique ´looks´ or special effects with slow- and fast-motion
images, and can be selected on the control dial on the side of the camcorder. The
PMW-F3L 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-F3L 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 - whichenables users to record stunning quality HD footage with highly
efficient, reliable data compression.
Selectable Bit Rates
The PMW-F3L camcorder offers a choice of bit rates - either 35 Mb/s (HQ mode) or
25 Mb/s (SP mode) - depending on the desired picture quality and recording time.
The HQ mode supports both 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 resolutions. The SP mode supports
1440 x 1080 resolution at 25 Mb/s, which provides compatibility with HDV 1080i products.
Multiple-format recording - 1080/720 and Interlace/Progressive switchable operation
The PMW-F3L camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content
creation applications. Scanning mode is switchable between 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720,
and 1440 x 1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive
- 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P (in 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode,
images are handled as 23.98P and recorded as 59.94i signals through means of 2-3
pull-down). In addition, 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is available in 1280
x 720 mode. The SxS memory card can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of
these recording formats, allowing for flexible use of the memory card.
Slow Shutter Function
The PMW-F3L camcorder offers a ´Slow Shutter function´ for capturing
clear images in low-light environments. This allows the shutter speed to be extended
to a maximum of 8 frames. The ´Slow Shutter function´ not only increases
camera sensitivity but also produces a special blurring effect when shooting a moving
object, for enhanced shooting creativity. The shutter speed is selectable from 2-,
3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-frame periods.
High-quality uncompressed audio recording
In addition to HD recording, high-quality audio is an equally significant feature
in the XDCAM EX system. The PMW-F3L camcorder records and plays back high-quality,
two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio.
Exceptional workflow flexibility
The PMW-F3L uses XDCAM EX´s proven high-speed, intuitive workflow and offers
seamless integration with leading nonlinear editing software. In addition, 10bit
4:2:2 HD-SDI output opens up hybrid recording possibilities with content simultaneously
recorded on internal memory and, in uncompressed form, on a variety of external
recording devices. From April 2011, a Dual Link HD-SDI option will enable 10bit
RGB 23.98/25/29.97PsF or 10 bit 4:2:2 108050P/59.94P uncompressed external recording
- ideal for integration with highest quality production workflows such as HDCAM
SR. The PMW-F3L also supports selectable Gamma, four levels of HyperGamma and S-Log
for a wide range of shooting conditions from standard to wide latitude. The PMW-F3L
can simultaneously record LUT (Look Up Table) information onto the internal media
for additional workflow flexibility. 3G-SDI is available for 10bit RGB 1080 23.98/25/29.97PsF
or 10bit 4:2:2 1080 50/59.94P output.
SxS Memory Cards combine high transfer speeds and high reliability
Both SxS PRO and SxS-1A memory cards use the PCI Express interface to achieve an
extremely high data-transfer speed of 800 Mbps - 1.2Gbps, and can resist considerable
shock (1500 G) and vibration (15 G). Also, a unique ´Salvage function´
serves to restore content damaged by power loss or memory disconnection during recording
(In some cases, images recorded just before an accident may not be restored (several
seconds). No warranty is given on always achieving content restoration). In addition,
with an optional MEAD-MS01 or MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor (Slow Motion and the Salvage
function are not supported), a high-speed Memory Stick or SD memory card can be
used as emergency or alternative recording media.
Long Recording Time
Utilising a mature and highly efficient compression format together with high performance
SxS memory cards, the PMW-F3L can record superb quality HD images for an exceptional
140 minutes on a single 32Gb update SxS card. As the PMW-F3L features two memory
card slots, this recording time is easily doubled to 280 minutes (with two 32Gb
cards) and when recording across two cards, the transition is seamless without any
frame loss.
IT Friendly
The PMW-F3L is part of Sony´s highly successful XDCAM EX product family which
supports a high speed nonlinear workflow. With XDCAM EX, recordings are made as
data files in the ´MP4´ format, which is widely used in a number of
recent electronic portable devices and has been standardised by ISO. File-based
recording allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment
- easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. All these
operations are accomplished without any ´digitising´ process required.
File-based data copying allows for degradation-free dubbing of footage, which can
be performed easily on a PC. The file-based recording system also allows for material
to be viewed directly on a PC - simply by inserting the SxS memory card into the
ExpressCard slot on a PC or Mac, or by linking a PC/Mac to the XDCAM EX unit via
a USB2 connection. This works in just the same way as a PC reading files on an external
drive. The file-based operation can dramatically improve the efficiency and quality
of your workflow.
Immediate recording start and no overwriting footage
By virtue of recording on flash memory card, the PMW-F3L can start recording virtually
the instant the camcorder is turned on. Moreover, the PMW-F3L automatically records
on an empty area of the card - there´s no danger of overwriting existing content.
This is extremely convenient, as camera operators do not have to worry about accidentally
recording over good takes, and they don´t have to search through footage for
the correct position to start the next recording. In short, it means the camera
is always ready for the next shot!
Instant-access thumbnail search with ´Expand´ function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on the PMW-F3L camcorder, the content
is recorded as a single clip. During playback, users can cue-up to the next or previous
clip simply by pressing the ´Next´ or ´Previous´ button,
as you would do on a CD or DVD player. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically
generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up to a
desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail and pressing the ´Play´
button. The ´Expand´ function allows one selected clip in the thumbnail
display to be divided into 12 even-time intervals, each with their own thumbnail
identifier. This is useful if you want to quickly search for a particular scene
within a lengthy clip.
3.5-inch Hybrid Colour LCD Screen/Viewfinder as per EX1R
The PMW-F3L is equipped with a newly developed, easy-to-view, colour LCD screen
with a high resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels. The LCD screen is located in an easy
viewing position on the side of the camera. The LCD Screen can also be used to instantly
review recorded footage, as well as to access the camera´s set-up menus and
view thumbnail display status indications such as audio meters, depth-of-field indicators,
and the remaining memory and battery time. What´s more, the Hybrid LCD screen
- which comprises transmissive and reflective panels - offers clear viewing even
in bright sunlight.
Genlock and Timecode Interfaces
The PMW-F3L includes genlock and timecode interfaces, making it ideal for multi-camera
operation and entry level HD studio use.
3D System Link Option (available from April 2011)
Using this option you can easily synchronise timecode, genlock and control functionality
with a single cable, locking together left and right cameras to simplify 3D acquisition.
Remote Control Capability
The PMW-F3L offers professional remote control of various camera features via standard
Sony 8-pin control interface. This allows use of Sony optional RM-B150 and RM-B750
remote control units offering increased flexibility for studio/location use.
Compact Design
The PMW-F3L has a chassis built around its Super 35mm CMOS sensor. Its lightweight,
compact design provides exceptional flexibility when shooting, particularly as a
B-camera. It also offers a ´best of both worlds´ combination of compatibility
with 35mm lenses via a PL Mount adaptor, plus support for a huge range of other
Sony and third-party digital cinematography accessories.
Low power consumption
Sony´s chip design expertise means the PMW-F3L operates with exceptional efficiency
with an average power consumption of 24W. This makes the camera more reliable, extends
its battery operating time and is also environmentally conscious. With the optional
BP-U60 battery attached, the PMW-F3L can record continuously for just under three
hours (with dual-link option off).
Wide array of interfaces
The PMW-F3L camcorder comes equipped with a wide range of interfaces optimised for
a variety of operational needs. These include dual HD-SDI output, down-converted
SD-SDI output, i.LINK (HDV) input/output, USB2 and analogue composite output.
Additional Information
Only SxS memory cards are guaranteed for use with the PMW-F3L XDCAM EX cmcorder.
USB based memory cards cannot be used with the XDCAM EX range. USB based memory
cards might work with the XDCAM EX range in some cases, but Sony does not guarantee
that all the functions will operate. The performance of USB based memory cards can
vary.
Supplied Accessories
- 2 Years PrimeSupport (see right under "Downloads")
- PL lens mount adapter
- Stereo microphone
- Windscreen
- IR remote
- Shoulder Strap
- CD-ROM (XDCAM Browser, SxS device driver software, PDF Operation Manual)
- Operation Manual
- 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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