Sony PMW-F3K Camcorder User Manual


 
Features
10
Overview
Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
Super 35-mm type “Exmor”
1)
CMOS sensor
The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly
developed Super 35 “Exmor” CMOS sensor,
which delivers excellent picture performance
with full HD resolution.
PL lens mount with hot shoes
The camcorder is equipped with hot shoes for the
Cooke
3)
/i Intelligent Electronic Lens System in
addition to the dedicated lenses supplied with the
PMW-F3K. When a lens with corresponding
characteristics is mounted, information regarding
the lens, such as the type, serial number, iris
setting, and focus position, may be available for
on-screen displays and metadata recording.
Focus-assistance functions
Functions for easy and precise focus adjustments
are provided.
Expanded Focus
Peaking
Creative Recording Modes and Settings
23.98P native recording
The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder, a new member
of Sony’s legendary CineAlta
1)
family, though
compact offers native 23.98P recording
capability.
Slow & Quick Motion function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow & Quick
Motion function, commonly known as
overcranking and undercranking in film shooting,
which enables you to create unique ‘looks’ or
special effects of slow- and fast-motion images.
Slow Shutter function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow Shutter
function for capturing clear images in low-light
environments.
Selectable gamma curves
The PMW-F3K/F3L provides various types of
gamma identical to those of other CineAlta
camcorders.
Interval Recording function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers an Interval Recording
function that intermittently records signals at pre-
determined intervals. This is convenient for
shooting over long periods of time and also when
creating pictures with special effects of extremely
quick motion.
Frame Recording function
Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW-
F3K/F3L camcorder that is especially useful for
clay-animation shooting. With this function,
images for pre-determined frame are recorded
each time the record button is pressed.
Shutter-angle settings
In addition to the electric shutter speed controls,
the PMW-F3K/F3L also has a “shutter angle”
control, which is familiar to cinematographers.
Picture Profile feature
The Picture Profile feature allows the camera
operator to easily call up customized picture-
tonal settings to suit particular shooting
conditions.
Picture Cache function
The unit can utilize its internal memory to store
the image being captured, allowing recording to
commence a certain time (15 seconds at
maximum) in advance of when the recording
button is pressed.
A variety of functions and designs for
high operability
Depth-of-field indicator
Brightness-level display
Histogram indicator
3.5-inch color LCD monitor
Easy-to-see color viewfinder
Eight assignable buttons
Long operating time with a battery pack
Wide array of interfaces, including USB,
i.LINK
1)
, and HDMI
4)
ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Built-in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter
(5600K)
Selectable gain
High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24
Freeze Mix function
Image Inversion function (horizontal only)
IR Remote Commander
1)
supplied
Input/output connectors for external
synchronization
Operations from the optional remote control
units: The camcorder can be operated from the
RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit.
1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,
CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.