SONY

SONY

PMWF3L/RGB
Super 35mm XDCAM
EX Camera w/o lens

$16,800.00

U.S.List Price

Overview

The newest member of Sony's CineAlta lineup, the PMW-F3 inherits DNA from the F35, which has been used for years in high-end digital
cinematography, as well as most of the features and file-based workflow capabilities of PMW-EX1R and EX3 XDCAM EX solid-state memory
camcorders.The PMW-F3 is equipped with the newly developed Exmor™ Super 35 CMOS image sensor, PL lens mount, and SxS card for 1920 x
1080 full-HD recording.The PMW-F3 features future expandability, including RGB 4:4:4 baseband output with S-LOG gamma for external recording
which means it can be used in an HDCAM-SR™ workflow. It also offers a 3D-LINK option, which allows two camcorders to be controlled
simultaneously for 3D stereoscopic shooting.

Highlights

* Exmor Super 35 CMOS image sensor * HD-SDI Dual-link output connector

* RGB 4:4:4 and S-LOG output features pre-installed * Scalable external recording solution
* Standard PL lens mount * 3D-LINK option
* Identical recording format and media to the existing PMW-EX1R and * Affordable and “ready-to-use” solution
PMW-EX3 * Ideal for entry-level users
* Small, compact body with a very modest footprint, weighing just 2.4 kg * Three Sony fixed focal length PL lenses (35/50/85-mm, T2.0) available
(5 lb 4 oz)
* About three hours’ recording can be achieved with only one BP-U60
battery

Features
Features Benefits

Exmor™ Super 35 CMOS The PMW-F3 is equipped with a newly developed Exmor Super 35 CMOS image sensor which offers creative
Sensor shallow depth of field, similar to that of a film camera. This sensor has an extremely high sensitivity of F11
(ISO800) with a very low noise level (an S/N ratio of 63 dB). This is a significant advantage especially when
shooting in low-light conditions or at night using only ambient light.

RGB & S-LOG Output The PMW-F3L/RGB now includes a scalable external recording solution. The RGB 4:4:4 and S-LOG output
(CBK-RGB01) features are now included pre-installed. RGB 4:4:4 baseband signal output is available for external recording
devices such as HDCAM-SR recorders (i.e. Sony SR-R1). A LUT (Look Up Table) function is also provided for
monitoring purposes when S-LOG output is activated. The PMWF3K/RGB also includes 3G-SDI output
functionality. It enables users to select Dual-link HD-SDI or 3G-SDI depending on the connecting devices.

PL Lens Mount The PMW-F3 employs a PL lens mount that is standard for film cameras, allowing use of a virtually unlimited
number of prime and zoom lenses for 35-mm film cameras. This greatly broadens the choice of lenses for a
wider spectrum of creative expression. A PL lens mount adapter comes with the camera as standard. The
PMW-F3 supports the Cooke/i Technology protocol, which enables the camcorder to communicate with the
lens to obtain lens metadata such as focus and iris position. The ARRI LDS interface will be supported as well.
This improves post-production workflow as lens metadata can be recorded onto an SxS card and brought into
the post-production process.
XDCAM EX™ Workflow The recording format and recording media are identical to the existing PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3, and
proven, high-speed, intuitive XDCAM EX workflow can be used with high reliability. This workflow offers
seamless integration with leading nonlinear editing software.

Small and Lightweight, The PMW-F3 has a small, compact body with a very modest footprint, and weighs just 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 oz). It
With Low Power offers mobility, flexibility, and cost efficiency. In addition, the camcorder’s power consumption is only 24 W, and
Consumption about three hours’ recording can be achieved with only one BP-U60 battery.

HD-SDI Dual-link Output The PMW-F3 has an HD-SDI Dual-link output connector which offers 4:2:2 1080 50/59.94p uncompressed
signal output as standard. By using external recording devices such as HDCAM-SR recorders, users can
achieve x 2.5 natural slow-motion playback in 1080/24p mode.

3D-LINK Option (CBK- Another new feature of the PMW-F3 is the 3D-LINK option which is especially convenient for 3D stereoscopic
3DL01) shooting. Two PMW-F3 cameras can be controlled by one camera remote controller at the same time. The two
cameras are connected with a special 10-pin cable that includes genlock, timecode in/out, and control line.
Simultaneous control of the Iris and Focus functions of two cameras is extremely useful.

Painting capabilities for With the use of either the RMB-150 or RMB-750 controller (sold separately) hooked up to the 8pin remote
Digital Imaging connector, digital imaging technicians can make various adjustments to the look of the footage captured by
Technicians PMW-F3 camera based on the needs of the DP. Adjustable parameters are shown below.

Native 24P Recording with For a film look the PMW-F3 offers native 24P (SD or HD) recording and Slow & Quick Motion function also
Slow & Quick Motion known as over and under-cranking. These features enable users to create unique ‘looks’ or special effects with
slow- and fast motion images.

Specifications
Camera Section Detail
Specifications

Built-in Optical Filters OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND

Gain -3, 0, 3 ,6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC

Imaging Device Exmor Super 35mm equivalent CMOS

S/N Ratio 63 dB (Y) (Typical)

Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% T11 ISO800 (Typical)

reflectance)

Shutter Speed (Time) 1/32 to 1/2000 sec.

Slow Shutter 2 to 8 frames

White Balance Preset (3,200 K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW

General Specifications Detail

Battery Operating Time Approx. 130 min (HD-SDI Dual Link ON, w/BP-U60)
Approx. 170 min (HD-SDI Dual Link OFF, w/BP-U60

Built-in Microphone None

Dimensions (W x H x D) 151 x 189 x 210 mm (6 x 7 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches)

Mass Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4.7 oz) without accessories

Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Power Consumption Approx. 18 W (Typical) (HD-SDI Dual-Link OFF, VF ON, LCD monitor OFF.
Max. 24 W (Typical) (HD-SDI Dual-Link ON, VF ON, LCD monitor ON)

Power Requirements DC 12 V (11.0 v to 17.0 V)

Recording Format Video: HD HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps / VBR

HD SP Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14,25 Mbps / CBR:
Audio: LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels)

Recording Frame Rate HD HQ Mode: 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P,23.98P; 1440 × 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P,25P, 23.98P;
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P,23.98P
HD SP Mode: 1440 × 1080 /59.94i, 50i (23.98P is converted to 59.94i in 2-3 pulldown processing).

Recording/Playback Time HQ Mode:

Approx. 100 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 25 min with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card
SP Mode:
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card
 Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card

Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4°F to +140 °F)

Inputs/Outputs Detail
Specifications

Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Audio Output RCA phono jacks (x2), –10 dBu (47k load, reference level)

Composite Output BNC type (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75, HD-Y or analog composite signal

DC Input XLR-type 4-pin

DC Output N/A

EXT 50-pin N/A

Genlock Input BNC (x1)

HDMI Output A-type (x1)

Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1), –18 dBu (reference level output, 16 load)

Lens Remote N/A

MIC XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Remote 8-pin

SDI Output BNC

Timecode Input BNC (x1)

Timecode Output BNC (x1)

USB Mini-B/USB2.0 Hi-Speed (x1)

i.LINK i.LINK, IEEE1394, 4-pin connector (x1), S400

Lens Specifications Detail

Focal Length N/A

Focus N/A

Iris N/A

Lens Mount PL mount (with supplied lens mount adapter)

Monitoring Detail
Specifications

Built-in LCD Monitor 8.8 cm diagonal (3.5-inch) color LCD, 16:9 Aspect ratio, Picture size 640 (H) × 3 (RGB) × 480 (V) delta
sequence, Hybrid (semi-transmissive) type

Viewfinder 1.148 cm diagonal (0.452-inch), 16:9 Aspect ratio, 852 (H) × 480 (V) Picture elements

Accessories
Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

PL lens mount adapter Pricing available upon request

Stereo MIC, Windscreen Pricing available upon request

IR remote Pricing available upon request

Shoulder Strap Pricing available upon request

CD-ROM (XDCAM Browser, SxS device driver software,PDF version Pricing available upon request
operation manual)

Operational Manual Pricing available upon request

Warranty card Pricing available upon request

Optional Accessories

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

RMB750 Remote Control Unit Pricing available upon request

CBKDCB01 The CBKDCB01 enables control of zoom lens for F3 and PMW- $1,500.00
 300K1/320/350 lenses remotely when used with Fujinon & Canon zoom/
focus/ aperture demand controllers. I

SCLP11X15 1.5x Wide Angle Zoom Lens for PMW-F3 $7,700.00

MEADMS01 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX Media Adapter $140.00

SBACUS10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer $310.00

BCU2 Battery Charging Unit $360.00

ECM680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone $1,092.00

SCLZ18X140 14x High Powered Zoom Lens for PMW-F3 $12,200.00

BPU90 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack $450.00

BPU60T Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Pack (56Wh) with power out terminal $318.00

LCF3KTH Transit case for the PMW-F3K Super 35mm XDCAM EX Camera with 3 $410.00
PL Lens kit

CCDDX2 4-pin/4-pin DC Power Cord for Portable Video Equipment Pricing available upon request

BPU60 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack $300.00

Resources
Product Manual

Description: Release Date Type/Size

PMWF3 Operating Manual pdf / 5,410K

PMWF3 Supplemental pdf / 641K

Operating Instructions

Product Brochure

Description: Release Date Type/Size

PMWF3 Solid-state Memory pdf / 10,279K

Camcorder

Film and Digital Times PMW-F3 pdf / 3,655K

Special Report

Media
Model: Description: U.S.List Price

MEADMS01 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX Media Adapter $140.00

Service Plans & Training

Service

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

PPPDI2A11 2 Yr Svc Pln w/ ADH DI $15000-$20000 $1,299.99

PPPDI3A11 3 Yr Svc Pln w/ ADH DI $15000-$20000 $1,799.99

PPPDI2D11 2 Yr Service Plan for DI $15000-$20000 $349.99

PPPDI4A11 4 Yr Svc Pln w/ ADH DI $15000-$20000 $2,299.99

PPPDI3D11 3 Yr Service Plan for DI $15000-$20000. $599.99

PPPDI4D11 4 Yr Service Plan for DI $15000-$20000 $799.99

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