The PMW-F3 is part of the CineAlta 24P family of digital cinematography products and its support for multiple frame rates includes cinematic 23.98P as well as S-Log workflows.
Sony’s Super 35 Exmor™ CMOS sensor was designed using two decades of experience in digital cinematography, pioneering digital HD capture for film and broadcast television through the legendary CineAlta range of products. It brings true ‘cinematic style’ and high image quality to independent films, music videos, commercials and other applications, making the PMW-F3 an ideal auxiliary camera for large film productions.
Exceptional flexibility is a key feature of the F3 along with multiple workflow options. The intuitive, high-speed, proven XDCAM EX workflow offers seamless integration with leading off-the-shelf non-linear editing software. Additionally, 4:2:2 10-bit HD-SDI output offers hybrid recording capabilities with a variety of external recording devices. And as of April 2011, an optional Dual-link HD-SDI will enable 10-bit uncompressed RGB signal output, ideal for large film productions.
The SCL-Z18X140 is a new zoom lens for the PMW-F3 CineAlta Super 35mm compact camera. This is a high power 14x zoom lens from 18mm to 252mm at T3.8 (wide angle). The SCL-Z18X140 has been specifically designed to be attached to the PMW-F3 using the camcorder’s own FZ mount, extending the PMW-F3’s operational flexibility and allowing it to be used in almost any application. The SCL-Z18X140 is the first zoom lens that can be used with the rocker zoom lever of the PMW-F3.
Sony PMW-F3
Weight
Approx. 2.4 kg (camera only)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 151x189x210mm (PMW-F3L, without protrusions)
Consumption
Approx. 24.0 W (typical) (REC mode, Dual-link HD-SDI on, EVF on, LCD monitor off)
Operating temperature
0℃ to +40℃
Battery run time
Approx. 130 minutes (Dual-link HD-SDI connected) (with BP-U60)
Approx.170 min. (Dual-link HD-SDI disconnected) (with BP-U60)
Recording format
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HQ HD mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP HD mode: CBR, 25Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
SD mode: DVCAM Audio
Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48kHz)
Recording frame rate
PAL area:
HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i; 25p;
1440 x 1080/50i; 25p;
1280 x 720/50p; 25p
SP HD mode: 1440 x 1080/50i
SD mode: 720 x 576/50i; 25p NTSC area:
HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i; 29.97p; 23.98p;
1440 x 1080/59,94i; 29,97p; 23,98p;
1280 x 720/59,94p; 29,97p; 23,98p
HD SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i; 23.98p
SD mode: 720 x 480/59.94i; 29.97p
Recording/playback times
HQ mode:
Approx. 100 min. with SBP-32 memory card (32 GB)
Approx. 50 minutes with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card SP/SD mode:
Approx. 140 minutes with SBP-32 memory card (32 GB)
Approx. 70 minutes with SBP-16 memory card (16 GB)
Lens
Lens mount
PL mount (with supplied lens mount adaptor)
Camera section
Imaging device
Super 35mm equivalent 1-chip Exmor CMOS image sensor
Built-in optical filters
OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
Sensitivity(2,000 lx, 89.9% reflectance):
F11 (typical)
Signal to noise ratio
63dB (typical)
Shutter speed
1/32 – 1/2000 seg.
Slow Shutter (SLS)
Accumulation of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 frames
Slow motion and fast motion function
720P: 1 fps – 60 fps selectable (17-60 fps when Dual-link HD-SDI is enabled) 1080P: 1 – 30 fps selectable (17-30 fps when Dual-link HD-SDI is enabled)
White balance
Default, memory A, memory B/ATW
Revenue
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, automatic gain control (AGC)
Inputs/Output
Audio input
3-pin XLR (female) x2, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable
Composite output
BNC (x1), NTSC or PAL
SDI output
BNC (x1), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
Dual-link HD-SDI output
BNCx2 4:2:2 1080 50/59.94P 10-bit output
i.LINK
IEEE 1394 S400 4×1 connector
Time code output
BNC (x1)
USB
Mini-B connector (x1)
Headphone output
Stereo mini jack (x1)
DC input
4-pin XLR (male)x1
HDMI output
HDMI Connector (Type A)x1
Monitored
Viewfinder
0.45″, 16:9 aspect ratio
built-in LCD monitor
3.5″, aspect ratio 16:9, hybrid type (semi-transmissive)
Supports
Type
ExpressCard/34 slot (x2)
Interface
ExpressCard-compatible
Zoom SCL-Z18x140 (18-252 T3.8)
Focal: 4,5 mm – 45mm
Mount: PL
M.O.D.: 0,3m
Viewing angle: 93.7º
Pins:
T-Stop:
Optical diameter:
Weight: 1,84 kg
Duplicator:
Full Servo:
More information about the Sony PMW-F3 + Zoom SCL-Z18x140 (18-252 T3.8) kit through our contact channels.
