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Sony has announced two special discount kits for the PMW-F5 with selected production accessories that will be available only for a limited time, now through August 26, 2013. The kits will provide an excellent kickstarter “toolset” that will allow maximum production flexibility using very high quality accessories and lens adapters.
SPECIAL PRICING PROMOTION PACKAGES:
Descriptions of the Kickstarter Kits:
1) The PMWF5KCLCD Kit features the PMW-F5 with the DVF-L350 3.5″ LCD viewfinder. The second Kit, the PMWF5KCEL features the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder. Both Kits are packaged with a range of high quality and flexible accessories:
2) To enable the use of EF mount lenses with the F5 camcorder, we have included the highly stable “Optitek” EF to Sony F mounts lens adapter with both kits.
3) Sony’s latest power management system is included. Both kits contain one (1) each of the “new for F5/F55” BCL90 AC Adapter/Fast Battery Charger and the one (1) BPFL75 “Olivine” (Lithium Ion Phosphate) matching battery system. This compact and durable battery and charging system represent the state of the art in production technology and are a perfect match to the camera systems
4) We have included one (1) SBS32G1A 32GB SxS Media card with each Kit. This card allows recording of either the 8 Bit MPEG 50 or the 10 bit XAVC in the camera. The SxS card offers a faster transfer speed and has been designed to be a highly reliable media for production use. For USB 3 workflow connectivity, the SBACUS20 SxS USB memory card reader writer is also included.
5) Both Kits are protected with the new LCF55CZ Hard Case. It has compartments designed to perfectly fit the PMW-F5 camera and the Sony BCL90 / BPLF75 battery system. The LCF55CZ case offers ample storage space, allowing room to grow.
6) The PMWF5KCLCD Kit also includes Sony’s VCTFSA5 shoulder adapter for run and gun/documentary applications. When combined with a 35mm lens and our BPFL75 battery system, the mount creates a highly mobile, yet compact, production package. The VCTFSA5 is unique to the PMWF5KCLCD Kit.
2) To enable the use of EF mount lenses with the F5 camcorder, we have included the highly stable “Optitek” EF to Sony F mounts lens adapter with both kits.
3) Sony’s latest power management system is included. Both kits contain one (1) each of the “new for F5/F55” BCL90 AC Adapter/Fast Battery Charger and the one (1) BPFL75 “Olivine” (Lithium Ion Phosphate) matching battery system. This compact and durable battery and charging system represent the state of the art in production technology and are a perfect match to the camera systems
4) We have included one (1) SBS32G1A 32GB SxS Media card with each Kit. This card allows recording of either the 8 Bit MPEG 50 or the 10 bit XAVC in the camera. The SxS card offers a faster transfer speed and has been designed to be a highly reliable media for production use. For USB 3 workflow connectivity, the SBACUS20 SxS USB memory card reader writer is also included.
5) Both Kits are protected with the new LCF55CZ Hard Case. It has compartments designed to perfectly fit the PMW-F5 camera and the Sony BCL90 / BPLF75 battery system. The LCF55CZ case offers ample storage space, allowing room to grow.
6) The PMWF5KCLCD Kit also includes Sony’s VCTFSA5 shoulder adapter for run and gun/documentary applications. When combined with a 35mm lens and our BPFL75 battery system, the mount creates a highly mobile, yet compact, production package. The VCTFSA5 is unique to the PMWF5KCLCD Kit.
The virtues of the PMW-F5 camera system are many, enabling the use of high quality production tools available today as well as those planned for the future:
1. The PMW-F5 camera system records 1080P imaging using on-board 50Mb MPEG2 HD and the 10bit XAVC HD. It can even record the two simultaneously, and to the same card!
2. In July 2013, 10bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 SR FILE recording capability is planned to be added.
3. In September 2013, XAVC HFR HD @120P and XAVC 60P 2K (2048 x 1080) are planned to be added to the camera’s arsenal.
2. In July 2013, 10bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 SR FILE recording capability is planned to be added.
3. In September 2013, XAVC HFR HD @120P and XAVC 60P 2K (2048 x 1080) are planned to be added to the camera’s arsenal.
All of these updates will be software based and will be free of charge to purchasers of the PMW-5 camera system.
The Sony PMW-F5 camera is designed to accept a wide range of lenses. These packages include a Sony supplied PL adapter and an Optitek EF lens mount adapter. The Sony PL mount features both the Arri LDS and Cooke”i” interfacte capability. The Optitek EF lens adapter provides fine Aperture control in ¼ stop increments. Unlike DSLR based systems, the PMW-F5 is not locked into a particular lens mount or brand. The two adapters will allow interchangeable use of lenses from ZEISS, Arri, Cooke and many others.
The Sony PMW-F5 camera is designed to accept a wide range of lenses. These packages include a Sony supplied PL adapter and an Optitek EF lens mount adapter. The Sony PL mount features both the Arri LDS and Cooke”i” interfacte capability. The Optitek EF lens adapter provides fine Aperture control in ¼ stop increments. Unlike DSLR based systems, the PMW-F5 is not locked into a particular lens mount or brand. The two adapters will allow interchangeable use of lenses from ZEISS, Arri, Cooke and many others.
Setting the F5 apart from cameras in its price bracket is the PMW-F5’s ability to utilize the AXS-R5 memory recorder (sold separately) to record 4K or 2K 16bit RAW images. RAW images offer incredible image fidelity and post production possibilities in a non-destructive environment. With the optional AXS-R5 RAW recorder and a planned September upgrade, high frame rates of 120 fps at 2K can be achieved while retaining the exceptional, 16-bit image quality. 120FPS is created without windowing the imager (changing the angle of view).
The Sony F5 is designed to make economic sense today, with the features you’ll need to continue generating value for years to come. Instead of locking you into a single recording system, the camera opens the door to unprecedented versatility. Get on board!
The Sony F5 is designed to make economic sense today, with the features you’ll need to continue generating value for years to come. Instead of locking you into a single recording system, the camera opens the door to unprecedented versatility. Get on board!
Source: Press Release