Instruction manual

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Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter
Features
1
Overview
1-1 Features
The F65 is a digital motion picture camera equipped with
a Super 35-mm type CMOS sensor array with a total of 20
Megapixels.
The camera is incorporated with newly developed imagers
and a digital signal-processing LSI that yield images of a
high quality for cinematic, commercial, and dramatic
production applications. The camera also supports the
features of a “production camera” up to details in its shape,
button and indicator layout, and materials of the parts.
Superior picture quality and high
performance
Super 35-mm type CMOS and PL mount
With the F65’s Super 35-mm-type CMOS imagers and PL
mount, most movie lenses designed for conventional 35-
mm film cameras can be mounted without a converter.
Wide latitude and high-quality pictures
With its newly developed imagers, and unique 16-bit
digital LSI, the camera achieves wide latitude and high-
grade picture quality with minimal noise.
RAW image output
Outputs RAW image data, without camera signal
processing or non-linear gamma processing, for increased
convenience during post-production.
Multiple frame formats
The camera supports 3840/4096-pixel wide images for
high-end content creation, including commercial and
broadcasting program production as well as movie
making.
The camera supports the following formats.
F65RAW mode: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p,
S59.94p (Select FPS), S60p (Select FPS)
F65RAW-HFR mode: S119.88p (Select FPS), S120p
(Select FPS)
HD mode: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p,
S59.94p (Select FPS), S60p (Select FPS)
Imaging characteristics with wide color space
Sony’s unique technology color filters allow the camera to
capture images with natural-looking color reproduction
close to those of the actual scene.
S-LOG gamma and 709(800%) gamma for
monitors
The camera is equipped with S-LOG gamma for checking
the entire dynamic range of the image, and 709(800%)
gamma for general monitoring.
Mechanical rotary shutter
The camera is equipped with a mechanical rotary shutter
that eliminates the rolling shutter effect common to
conventional CMOS image sensors.
HD shooting
When used with the SR-R4 recorder, the camera can also
shoot images in HD mode, in addition to RAW mode.
SR-R4 version 1.4 or later is required to record in HD.
HFR (high frame rate) mode
Supports recording at 120 frames per second. Frame rates
from 1 to 120 fps can be selected using Select FPS.
In HFR mode, the ND filter is set to Clear, and the
mechanical rotary shutter cannot be used.
Design and shape
New compact design
For a high level of mobility in consideration of various
shooting situations, such as inside a car, the camera is
housed in as compact a body as possible. In addition,
buttons and indicators are laid out to provide a familiar and
intuitive user interface to users of conventional cinema
film cameras.
Dockable system for the SR-R4 Portable Memory
Recorder
A dockable interface system for docking with the SR-R4 is
employed for versatility under shooting conditions and on-
site demands.