Sony PMWF3K Operating Instructions - Page 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 Cooke3) /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 CineAlta1) 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 predetermined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion. 10 Features Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWF3K/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 picturetonal 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.LINK1), and HDMI4) • 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 Commander1) 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.