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CineAlta® Catalog 2014 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 2
for high-quality digital content retaining 4K resolution. And now, following the introduction of Sony's F65 - an epoch-making digital cinema camera, Sony is launching some outstanding new products to strengthen its 4K toolset. We have designed CineAlta® 4K acquisition tools as 'total imaging systems - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 3
©Thierry Lewenberg-Sturm 3 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 4
VOICE Since Sony introduced the F55 and F5, their quality has been acclaimed by users worldwide including professionals engaged in cinema, drama , documentary, and many other creative productions. 4 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 5
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Oblivion 6 Voice Only with a Light of Cigar "In one low light scene of Oblivion, the F65 proved incredibly useful to show Tom lit up in Morgan's glasses as he lights a cigar. Some people might think it's post on that shot but that's real." Claudio Miranda, ASC, Cinematographer of the "Oblivion" - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 7
F55 clips and then on into the whole sequence. Simple but true. Sony advertises a default 1250 ASA baseline but, admittedly shooting RAW with the R5 discernible noise on regrade. That is 5000 ASA! I'm not saying we rate this camera at 5000 ASA - actually we tend to try and over expose slightly in RAW - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 8
LE RIDE Exceeded Expectations Overall our feedback is extremely positive. The cameras and the overall workflow exceeded our expectations in every way. In addition to the two F55s we supplemented our footage with Sony Action Cams as well as the FS700. Being able to capture full 1080p images in slow - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 9
added, "You would think a nighttime scene, with no film lights, might be an issue, but with this camera, it wasn't a challenge," Patterson said. "We had a video output of REC 709 on Sony BVM 25 inch monitors, and things really looked gorgeous," he said. "We were really concerned with certain colors - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 10
CineAlta 4K Cameras F65 CineAlta Premium 4K Camera 10 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 11
F55 CineAlta 4K Camera F5 CineAlta 4K Camera 11 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 12
Technology Our top engineers have spent years creating breakthroughs in image sensors, image processors, and recording media, and now we introduce new CineAlta 4K cameras that deliver unprecedented image quality. 12 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 13
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CMOS Sensors Cutting-edge image sensors are at the heart of CineAlta 4K cameras. The F65 has an 8K sensor, and the F55 and F5 have different types of 4K sensor. These Super 35 mm 8K/4K CMOS sensors deliver unparalleled 8K/4K/QFHD/2K/HD resolution images with extremely fine texture and low aliasing - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 15
Say Goodbye to the "Jello Effect" and "Flash Banding" Frame Image Scan The F55 incorporates a newly developed frame image scan technology, which completely eliminates the so-called "jello effect" and "flash banding" that are typical of other CMOS sensors. - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 16
Wide Exposure Latitude, High Sensitivity, and Low Noise Sony's new image sensors and the in-camera image processors of CineAlta 4K cameras give you impressive 14 stops of exposure latitude, high sensitivity, and low noise. These cameras deliver superclear images, even if you are shooting interiors - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 17
Capture a Dramatic Moment High Frame Rate With CineAlta 4K cameras, you can record images at variable speeds of up to 240 frames per second (fps) in 2K with the F55 and F5 (with the AXS-R5)*¹ as well as 120 fps in 4K with the F65 (with the SR-R4). Highframe-rate recording allows you to - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 18
More Colors than Print Film Wide Dynamic Range and Color Gamut CineAlta 4K cameras capture an incredible dynamic range, from deep shadow to bright highlights flexibility in color correction during postproduction. 18 Technology F65 and F55 Print Film DCI ITU-709 Visible Light Captured by the F65. - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 19
Maximum Color Management Flexibility With the CineAlta cameras' widest mastering color gamut - known as S-Gamut and S-Gamut 3 - Sony offers maximum flexibility of color management workflow. The RAW Viewer is a free solution with color grading and transcoding capabilities that work in close - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 20
-efficient Production System for HD to 4K XAVC™ New Video Format Sony has developed a new XAVC™ recording format that delivers workflow efficiency and optimized image quality. It uses the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression codec, and supports HD, 2K, QFHD, and 4K resolution*¹ for variable content creation - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 21
Easier and Faster RAW Workflow AXSM System To retain all the 4K RAW data from F55 and F5 sensors, Sony had to develop an ultra-high-speed, high-capacity recording system that was also computer friendly and cost efficient. This was successfully achieved with the - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 22
F65 The F65 is the ultimate CineAlta camera, optimized for cinema production. 22 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 23
F65 CineAlta Premium 4K Camera Featuring an 8K CMOS sensor, premium image quality, and 4K 120p recording · Super 35 mm 8K · Advanced de-mosaic in 6K and 8K by RAW Viewer F65 Upgrade Kit (CBK-65EL) · DVF-EL100 OLED digital viewfinder support · Two independent SDI outputs (SDI1: LUT, ACES, etc., SDI2 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 24
F55/F5 The F55 and F5 look very similar - both have the same compact body to accept the same accessories - but they vary in features. The F55 is designed for HD to 4K production, while the F5 is optimized for 2K/HD production. 24 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 25
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F55 CineAlta 4K Camera Featuring a 4K CMOS sensor, true-color reproduction, and frame image scan for HD to 4K production · Super 35 mm 4K CMOS imager (8.9 M effective pixels) · Frame image scan to eliminate distortion · Wide color gamut and true-color reproduction · 14 stops of exposure latitude · - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 27
F5 CineAlta 4K Camera Featuring a 4K CMOS sensor, superior supersampled 2K/HD images, and 4K RAW recording option · Super 35 mm 4K CMOS imager (8.9 M effective pixels) · Rich color reproduction · 14 stops of exposure latitude · High sensitivity (ISO 2000) and low noise · In-camera recording on SxS - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 28
2 XLR 3-pin Audio Input Connector (detachable) Bottom Well-designed Connector Layout The F55 and F5 offer powerful connections, including real-time 4K output to a compatible monitor via four 3G-SDI outputs (F55 only). They also offer HDMI, a detachable XLR audio input connector, timecode, genlock - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 29
Intuitive User Interface The F55 and F5 provide a rich range of controls via a nicely 4 4 2 4 4 4 1. Easy-to-navigate MENU dial 2. Current status display 3. 4 x category menus (Camera, File, Audio/TC, View) 4. 6 x direct access buttons for frequently used setup items 5. 4 x assignable buttons - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 30
Accessories Sony introduces newly developed accessories along with the F55 and F5, including viewfinders, a RAW recorder, 4K monitor, and more, providing a wide range of options to satisfy individual needs. 30 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 31
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has been developed for the F55 and F5. The set includes focal lengths of 20, 25, 35, 50, 85, and 135 mm. Each is certified for 4K capture, while minimizing geometric supplied PL mount adapter, a native FZ mount allows the F55 and F5 cameras to accept FZ mount lenses directly, and SLR and DSLR lenses - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 33
SCL-Z18X140 Power Zoom Lens (x14) SCL-P11X15 Wide Zoom Lens (11 mm) PL Mount Adapter LA-FZB1 B4-FZ Lens Mount Adapter SCL-PK6 Six Lens Pack Accessories 33 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 34
, fragile HDD external players or struggling with complicated wired connections. PMW-F55 XAVC 4K/HD Nonlinear Editing System** Thumbnail Clip Operation** For illustrative purposes only. * Due to be supported by monitor firmware version 1.1 and later. ** Due to be supported by future upgrade. - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 35
super-slow-motion images in Full HD at 240 fps. This camcorder features an Super 35mm CMOS sensor boasting high-speed readout and outstanding sensitivity. 4K RAW recording is available with an optional interface unit and recorder (the HXR-IFR5/AXS-R5). In addition to - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 36
System Solution With a compact, modular design camera body, the F55 and F5 offer a total camera system solution - including newly developed viewfinders, a RAW recorder, and 4K monitor - for 4K and future content creation. You'll find these cameras are easy to configure according to your target - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 37
F55 and F5 are remarkably small, light, and modular, enabling you to build the right configuration for each job or each shot. These cameras accept Sony 7" FHD LCD VF DVF-L700 Battery BP-FL75 Battery Charger BC-L90 30" 4K Monitor PVM-X300 SxS Card SBP-128B/64B AXSM Card AXS-512S24 AXS-A512S24/ - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 38
System & Workflow To allow you enormous flexibility in production, the F55 and F5 provide a wide variety of recording systems, workflows, and system configurations. 38 - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 39
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one recording format emphatically does not fit all. That is why the F55 and F5 give you not one but various useful recording formats with a cost-efficient ecosystem for HD high-frame-rate and 4K 60p production. It supports HD to 4K with superb efficiency and beautiful 10-bit pictures. This standard - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 41
Recording Format Format F55RAW F5RAW (via R5) XAVC MPEG4 SStP* MPEG2 Resolution 4K 4096 × 2160 2K 2048 × 1080 4K (F55 only) 4096 × 2160 QFHD (F55 only) 3840 × 2160 2K 2048 × 1080 HD 1920 × 1080 HD 1920 × 1080 HD 1920 × 1080 HD 1280 × 720 Color Sampling Bit-depth 16-bit Linear - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 42
workflows. Meanwhile, working cameras still require practical HD workflows with cost-efficient, compatible tools. We support both. *¹ ACES: Academy Color Encoding Specification. Media F65 RAW F65 + SR-R4 F55/F5 RAW 4K Workflow FS700 F55/F5 + AXS-R5 FS700 + HXR-IFR5 + AXS-R5 F55 4K SxS PRO+ HD - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 43
Dailies Assimilate™ Blackmagic Design Codex Color Front FilmLight™ MTI Film YoYotta Edit Adobe® AVID® Autodesk™ Rhode & Schwarz DVS Adobe® AVID® Autodesk™ Grass Valley Final Cut Pro Rhode & Schwarz DVS VEGAS™ PRO Adobe® Rhode & Schwarz DVS AVID® VEGAS™ PRO Final Cut Pro Adobe® Grass Valley - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 44
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Camera PMW-F55 PMW- Clear, 0.9 (1/8ND), 1.8 (1/64ND) Video Gamma: T14 @24p (3200K light source) SDI 1/2 Line Output, SDI 3/4 Monitor Output, 4K mode: SDI 1/2/3/4 Line Output, Display On/Off Manual (CD-ROM) (1), Operation Guide Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) 46 Appendix * To be supported by CBK-65EL. - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 47
mass and dimension are approximate. "SONY", "CineAlta", "XAVC", "AXSM", "SRMemory", "TRIMASTER", and "SRMASTER" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The F65, PMW-F55, and PMW-F5 are produced at Sony EMCS Corporation Kosai Site, which - Sony PMWF55 | Brochure (Cinealta Brochure) - Page 48
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CineAlta® Catalog 2014