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The F23 camera system is the pinnacle of Sony's 2/3" CineAlta™ line of 24P acquisition products for digital television and motion picture content creation. With cinematographers in mind, the F23 was designed to provide the highest picture quality with a wide color gamut and over 12 stops of exposure latitude.
The F23 also features cinema camera style controls, a robust B4 lens mount, and a ergonomic chassis design that accepts traditional film camera accessories. In addition, the SRW-1 HDCAM SR recorder can be directly docked on either the top or tail of the camera system, or tethered by dual link HD-SDI cabling for mounting flexibility. When the SRW-1 is equipped with the optional HKSR102 board, the F23 can record overcranking, undercranking, slow shutter, and interval recording.
The F23 also captures in full 1920 x 1080 progressive in either 4:4:4 RGB color, or 4:2:2 Y/Cb/Cr.
Highlights:
- High precision, high temperature-stability B4 Lens Mount
- Shutter angle can be varied from 3.9 to 360 degrees
- Compact and flexible design, the camera can be mounted in con-fined spaces and operated from any side.
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| 1080P RGB 4:4:4 image capture and signal processing. Intuitive film work-style architecture. Controls, indicators and menus follow cinematography conventions. | |
| Variable Frame-rate in 1fps increments over and under cranking - | 1fps to 30fps @ 4:4:4 mode. - |
| High precision 14-bit AD conversion and high bit order digital signal processing for high latitude (dynamic range), and a accurate color reproduction. | |
| Five preset plus custom gamma curves. - | One preset 10-bit "S-Log" gamma for ultra wide latitude - |
| Compact and flexible design, the camera can be mounted in confined spaces and operated from any side. - | Top or rear, direct docking to the SRW-1. - |
| High precision, reinforced B4 Lens Mount. Included "Assistant's Control Panel" duplicates all the camera controls and indicators on the camera body. | |
| Compatible with SR Motion; interval recording, select FPS, slow shutter and digital accelerating, decelerating and linear speed ramps. Directly compatible with ARRI cinematography accessories. | |
| 12V and 24V DC accessory power outputs. Camera setup can be saved to Memory Stick® media. |
| Camera Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-in-Filters | A: 3200K, B: 4300K, C: 5600K, D: 6300K, E: ND0.3 (1/2ND) 1: Clear, 2: ND0.6 (1/4ND), 3: ND1.2 (1/16ND), 4: ND1.8 (1/64ND), 5: CAP |
| Effective Pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixles |
| Lens Mount | Sony bayonet mount (B4) |
| Pickup Device | 3-chip 2/3-inch type Progressive CCD |
| Registration | Within 0.02% (all zones, without lens) |
| Sensitivity | T10 (at 23.98PsF)(at 2000 lx, 89.9% reflective) |
| Spectrum System | F1.4 prism system |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Imager | 2/3" CCD |
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Power Requirements | DC 10.5 V to 17 V |
| Storage Temperature | -4 °F to +104 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) |
| Weight | Approx. 11 lb (5.0 kg) |
| Input Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | XLR-3-31 type (Female) line/mic/mic +48 V selectable (via supplied interface module) |
| DC IN | Lemo 8-pin (Male) x1, DC 10.5 V to 17 V, DC 20 V to 30 V XLR-4-pin type (Male) x1 (via supplied interface module) |
| Genlock/Return IN | BNC type x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms |
| Input/Output Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Remote | 8-pin (1) |
| Viewfinder | 20-pin (1) |
| Output Connectors Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| DC OUT | DC 12 V: 11-pin x1, max. 4 A DC 24 V: 3-pin x1, max. 5.5 A |
| HD SDI Out | BNC type x2 |
| Test OUT | BNC type x1, VBS/HD Y |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface module | |||
| Assistant panel | |||
| Cable for assistant panel | |||
| Assistant panel hanger | |||
| +B4x8 screw (x4) | |||
| Center handle | |||
| Lemo 8-pin connector | |||
| Operation manual |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABF23POWERCBL | F23 Power Cable For VCLX-CA | $279.00 | Get details |
| ABF23CHGRCBL | Vclx-Chgr Charger Cable | $379.00 | Get details |
| MSU950 | Master setup unit | List price not available | Get details |
| ABF23CHGR | VCLX-CA Battery Charger | $1,095.00 | Get details |
| BPGL95 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $669.50 | Get details |
| BCL500 | 4CH Lithium-Ion Battery Charger | $1,751.00 | Get details |
| ACDN10 | AC Adaptor/Charger | $721.00 | Get details |
| RMB750 | Remote Control Unit | List price not available | Get details |
| HDVFC950W | Multi-format HD Color LCD Viewfinder | List price not available | Get details |
| CAF101 | F35 & F23 Optical Fiber Adapter | $15,000.00 | Get details |
| ABF23BATT | F23 12v & 24v High Capacity Ba | $2,595.00 | Get details |
| HKSR102 | Select FPS Recording Option for SRW1 and SRPC1 HDCAM-SR portable VTR | $13,600.00 | Get details |
| HKSR103 | RGB 4:4:4 60P Processor Board | $11,350.00 | Get details |
| HDVFC35W | Multi-format HD Color LCD Viewfinder | List price not available | Get details |
| MSU900 | Master Setup Unit | List price not available | Get details |
| BCL70 | Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries | $813.70 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-23 Brochure | 09/05/2007 | pdf / 4,469K | Download now |
Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showreel_F23.pdf | pdf / 462K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAF101 Operations Manual 1st ED | pdf / 2,306K | Download now | |
| F23 Operation Manual 1st edition | pdf / 2,805K | Download now |
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