Sony F35 Product Manual (F35 Operation Manual) - Page 9

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Chapter 1 Overview Dockable system of the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder A dockable interface system is employed to conform to versatile shooting conditions and on-site demands. The SRW-11) can be docked directly on the top or rear of the camera, as required for shooting conditions. The camera and SRW-1 recorder can also be tethered via cables to take advantage of the compactness of the camera for higher mobility. 1) The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the camera. For details, consult your local Sony representative. Compatible with film-camera accessories The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates, matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo control units, and more. These film-camera accessories can be attached to the F35 without modification, enabling users who principally work with film to fully utilize their assets. Having one 12 V DC output connector and another 24 V DC1) output connector, the F35 can supply power to such compatible accessories attached to it through these connectors. 1) To feed 24 V DC power in synchronization with the power switch of the camera, an independent power supply of 24V DC is required in addition to the 12 V power. Assignable switches Functions frequently used in the field, such as optical filter switching, can be assigned to three push buttons and one switch located on the side panel of the camera, allowing the operator to make rapid changes when working in the field. Saving/retrieving settings with a "Memory Stick"1) Using a "Memory Stick," you can save menu settings for particular shooting conditions for retrieval when required. 1) Memory Stick and Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Operational Versatility Two operation modes: Cine and Custom The F35 offers two operation modes; "Cine Mode" for movie-making applications, where image tone is normally adjusted in post production, and "Custom Mode," which is suitable for users who wish to fine-tune camera parameters to produce their desired look in on-set grading. Shutter control When using the electronic shutter, the setting indication can be switched between the shutter angle (degree) and shutter speed (second). Monitor output selection For monitor outputs, the user can select flexibly whether to mix character information and markers, whether to apply alternative monitor LUT (look-up table) other than that applied to the camera signal, or how to mix the playback picture. Image inversion function The image inversion function, field-proven in Sony's F23 digital cinematography camera and HDW-F900R HD digital camcorder, is included among the standard functions with the F35. The delay of video relative to audio may vary according to the ON/OFF setting of this function (see page 137). Other Features Assistant panel The supplied assistant panel has an identical button and indicator layout to that of the on-camera control panel and provides intuitive remote control of basic camera operations, such as control of frame rate (fps), shutter (indication in angles enabled), gain, color temperature (switching between Tungsten and Daylight enabled), timecode/tape remaining check, character indications, and function assignment to the assignable buttons. Down-conversion output The down-converter built into the camera as standard equipment enables camera pictures as well as VTR playback pictures to be monitored using a conventional SD monitor. Twin-viewfinder operation Two viewfinders can be attached to the F35 for simultaneous monitoring with different settings of character information and marker indications. When using an HDVF-C30WR, color space adjustment for the viewfinder is enabled. Lens hot shoes The camera is equipped with hot shoes for the ARRI1) LDS (Lens Data System) and Cooke2) /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System. 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. 1) ARRI Group 2) Cooke Optics Limited 9 Features

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9
Features
Chapter 1
Overview
Dockable system of the SRW-1 HD Portable
Digital Recorder
A dockable interface system is employed to conform to
versatile shooting conditions and on-site demands.
The SRW-1
1)
can be docked directly on the top or rear of
the camera, as required for shooting conditions.
The camera and SRW-1 recorder can also be tethered via
cables to take advantage of the compactness of the camera
for higher mobility.
1) The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the
camera. For details, consult your local Sony representative.
Compatible with film-camera accessories
The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of
film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of
choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates,
matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo
control units, and more. These film-camera accessories
can be attached to the F35 without modification, enabling
users who principally work with film to fully utilize their
assets.
Having one 12 V DC output connector and another 24 V
DC
1)
output connector, the F35 can supply power to such
compatible accessories attached to it through these
connectors.
1) To feed 24 V DC power in synchronization with the power switch of the
camera, an independent power supply of 24V DC is required in addition to
the 12 V power.
Assignable switches
Functions frequently used in the field, such as optical filter
switching, can be assigned to three push buttons and one
switch located on the side panel of the camera, allowing
the operator to make rapid changes when working in the
field.
Saving/retrieving settings with a “Memory
Stick”
1)
Using a “Memory Stick,” you can save menu settings for
particular shooting conditions for retrieval when required.
1) Memory Stick and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Operational Versatility
Two operation modes: Cine and Custom
The F35 offers two operation modes; “Cine Mode” for
movie-making applications, where image tone is normally
adjusted in post production, and “Custom Mode,” which is
suitable for users who wish to fine-tune camera parameters
to produce their desired look in on-set grading.
Shutter control
When using the electronic shutter, the setting indication
can be switched between the shutter angle (degree) and
shutter speed (second).
Monitor output selection
For monitor outputs, the user can select flexibly whether to
mix character information and markers, whether to apply
alternative monitor LUT (look-up table) other than that
applied to the camera signal, or how to mix the playback
picture.
Image inversion function
The image inversion function, field-proven in Sony’s F23
digital cinematography camera and HDW-F900R HD
digital camcorder, is included among the standard
functions with the F35.
The delay of video relative to audio may vary according to
the ON/OFF setting of this function
(see page 137)
.
Other Features
Assistant panel
The supplied assistant panel has an identical button and
indicator layout to that of the on-camera control panel and
provides intuitive remote control of basic camera
operations, such as control of frame rate (fps), shutter
(indication in angles enabled), gain, color temperature
(switching between Tungsten and Daylight enabled),
timecode/tape remaining check, character indications, and
function assignment to the assignable buttons.
Down-conversion output
The down-converter built into the camera as standard
equipment enables camera pictures as well as VTR
playback pictures to be monitored using a conventional SD
monitor.
Twin-viewfinder operation
Two viewfinders can be attached to the F35 for
simultaneous monitoring with different settings of
character information and marker indications.
When using an HDVF-C30WR, color space adjustment for
the viewfinder is enabled.
Lens hot shoes
The camera is equipped with hot shoes for the ARRI
1)
LDS (Lens Data System) and Cooke
2)
/i Intelligent
Electronic Lens System. 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.
1) ARRI Group
2) Cooke Optics Limited