Sony F 35 User Manual

							OPERATION MANUAL[English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)
DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F35 
						

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture. 
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the 
cabinet.  Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the interference at his own 
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to 
operate this equipment.
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shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC 
Directive issued by the Commission of the European 
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the 
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
 EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following 
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential),  E2 
(commercial and light industrial),  E3 (urban outdoors),  E4 
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters 
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WARNING 
						

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La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux 
normes européennes suivantes :
  EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
  EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements 
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, 
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits 
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le 
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Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die 
EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
  EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 
(Störaussendung)
  EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 
(Störfestigkeit), für die folgenden elektromagnetischen 
Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in 
beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich 
im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. 
Fernsehstudio).
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit 
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in 
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							4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features .......................................................................... 8
1-2 Example of System Configuration  ............................. 10
1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System  ................................................ 11
1-2-2 Optical Fiber System Using the CA-F101  ..................... 11
1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts  .............................. 12
1-3-1 Camera Head .................................................................. 12
1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied)  ............................................. 17
1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) ................................................ 17
Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations
2-1 Mounting the Interface Box ......................................... 19
2-2 Mounting the SRW-1 Recorder  ................................... 21
2-3 Mounting the CA-F101 and Optical Connection  ....... 22
2-4 Attaching a Lens  .......................................................... 23
2-5 Attaching a Viewfinder  ................................................ 24
2-6 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ............................... 25
2-7 Attaching/Detaching Handles  ..................................... 26
2-7-1 L Handle  ........................................................................ 26
2-7-2 Center Handle (Supplied)  .............................................. 26
2-8 Preparing the Power Supply  ....................................... 27
2-9 Setting the Built-in Clock  ............................................ 29
Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-1 Selection of the Basic Operation Modes  ................... 30
3-1-1 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes  ....................... 30
3-1-2 Switching of the Basic Operation Modes  ...................... 30
3-2 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay  ........................... 32
3-2-1 Basic Operation of the Subdisplay ................................. 32
3-2-2 Shutter Settings  .............................................................. 33
3-2-3 RAMP Operation  ........................................................... 35
3-2-4 Selection of Video Formats  ........................................... 35
3-2-5 Retrieving the ND Offset  ............................................... 36
3-2-6 Selection of the Gain, Color Temperature, and White 
Balance Memory ............................................................ 36 
						

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3-2-7 Selection of a Lens File ..................................................37
3-2-8 Confirmation of the Time Code and Tape Remaining  ...38
3-2-9 Confirmation of the Power Voltage and Selection of Fan 
Operation Mode  .............................................................38
3-2-10 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ............................39
3-2-11 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and 
Switch ............................................................................39
3-2-12 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay  ....................40
3-2-13 Selection of Gamma Tables  .........................................40
3-2-14 Selection of Color Spaces  ............................................40
3-2-15 Checking the Optical Levels  ........................................40
3-2-16 Limiting Pages that are Displayed on the Subdisplay ..41
3-3 Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................42
3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode)  ...........43
3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs  ........................................44
3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output Signal for Each Connector ....44
3-5-2 Setting the Monitor Picture  ............................................45
3-5-3 Outputting Color Bars  ....................................................47
3-6 Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays  ............48
3-6-1 Viewing the Basic Status Indications .............................48
3-6-2 Viewing the LENS (Lens Information) Display  ............50
3-6-3 Viewing the ABNORMAL  Display  ........................50
3-6-4 Viewing the FUNCTION (Format/Switch Function) 
Display ...........................................................................51
3-6-5 Setting the Marker Indications  .......................................51
3-6-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder Details ...................................52
3-6-7 Setting the Zebra Indication  ...........................................52
3-6-8 Setting the Cursor Indication  .........................................53
3-6-9 Checking the Power Voltage ..........................................54
3-7 Detailed Settings of the Switch Functions  .................54
3-8 Setting the Gain  ............................................................55
3-9 Detailed Shutter Settings  .............................................56
3-10 Resuming the Standard Conditions ..........................57
3-11 Selecting the Gamma  .................................................58
3-11-1 Using the Standard Gamma  .........................................58
3-11-2 Using Hyper Gamma ....................................................58
3-11-3 Using the S-LOG ..........................................................60
3-11-4 Using the User Gamma  ................................................60
3-12 Inverting the Camera Picture  .....................................61
3-13 Detailed Setting of the Video Format  ........................61 
						

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Chapter 4 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
4-1 Menu Configuration  ..................................................... 63
4-2 Basic Menu Operations  ............................................... 64
4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages  ............................................... 65
4-2-2 Setting the Menu Items  .................................................. 66
4-2-3 Menu Operation via a Web Browser  ............................. 66
4-3 Menu List  ...................................................................... 68
4-3-1 OPERATION Menu  ...................................................... 68
4-3-2 PAINT Menu  ................................................................. 77
4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu  ................................................ 84
4-3-4 NETWORK Menu  ......................................................... 90
4-3-5 FILE Menu  ..................................................................... 91
4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................ 95
4-4 Editing the USER Menu  ............................................... 96
Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data
5-1 File Configuration  ........................................................ 99
5-2 List of Items Stored in Files  ...................................... 101
5-3 File Operations  ........................................................... 103
5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” .............................................. 103
5-3-2 Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File  .................. 104
5-3-3 Registration and Retrieval of the Lens Files ................ 104
5-3-4 Storage and Retrieval of the Scene Files  ..................... 105
5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the Reference File  ................ 106
5-3-6 Reading of the User Gamma ........................................ 106
5-3-7 Reading of the User MLUT  ......................................... 106
5-3-8 Storage of the OHB File  .............................................. 107
5-3-9 Resetting to the Initial Settings  .................................... 107
Appendixes
Using the RM-B750  ........................................................... 109
Connection .............................................................................. 109
Operating the Menu of This Camera  ...................................... 109
Monitoring the Camera Image ................................................ 110
Using the MSU-900/950  .................................................... 110
Connections ............................................................................ 110
Parameter Settings  .................................................................. 111
Using the ARRI Remote Control  ...................................... 113
About Metadata  ................................................................. 114 
						

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Warning/Error Messages  ..................................................126
Precautions ........................................................................127
About a “Memory Stick”  ...................................................128
Specifications ....................................................................130
Camera Head ...........................................................................130
Interface Box (Supplied) .........................................................132
Optional Accessories  ..............................................................132
Connector Pin Assignments .............................................133
Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings 136
Lip Sync Compensation  ....................................................137
Index ...................................................................................138 
						

							8Features
  Chapter 1   Overview
Chapter1Overview
1-1 Features
The F35 is a 1CCD digital cinematography camera 
equipped with Super 35-mm type IT progressive CCD 
array with a total of 6,600,000 picture elements (effective 
pixel count of 1920 [H] × 1080 [V] RGB).
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 CCD and PL Mount
With the F35’s Super 35-mm-type CCD imagers and PL 
Mount, most movie lenses designed for conventional 35-
mm film cameras can be mounted without a converter.
Wide dynamic range and high-quality digital 
pictures
With its newly developed imagers, 14-bit A/D converter, 
and unique digital LSI, the camera achieves significant 
extension of the dynamic range and picture quality of 
optimal grade, minimizing noises.
RGB 4:4:4 image capturing
The RGB 4:4:4 image-capturing capability, having high 
affinity with computer graphics, yields significant results, 
especially in chroma-keying and color-correction 
processes where highly exacting special-effects sequences 
and elaborate finishes are required in demanding movie-
making, commercial, and television applications.
Variable-speed recording
When used with a Sony SRW-1 HD Portable Digital 
Recorder, the number of frames per second (FPS) for 
shooting/recording is selectable in single-frame 
increments. This allows users to create slow- or fast-
motion effects equivalent to those obtained by “overcranking” or “undercranking” a cinematic film 
camera.
Frame-rate settings for this function are variable from 1 to 
50 FPS.
Multiple frame formats
The camera covers the1080 formats of different types to 
allow it to be used for high-end content creation, including 
commercial and broadcasting program production as well 
as movie making. 
 Progressive mode: 1080/23.98P, 1080/24P, 1080/25P, 
1080/29.97P, 1080/50P
 Progressive mode (variable): 1080/S23.98P, 1080/S24P, 
1080/S29.97P, 1080/S30P, 1080/S50P, 1080/S59.94P 
(MAX50), 1080/S60P (MAX50)
 Interlace mode: 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i
Imaging characteristics with wide color space
Sony’s unique technology allows the camera to capture 
images in natural-looking colors closer to those of the 
actual scene than with conventional cameras.
S-LOG and Hyper gammas
The camera is equipped with S-LOG gammas that enable 
shooting styles equivalent to a film camera and Hyper 
gammas that achieve smooth gradation reproduction, 
thanks to the wide dynamic range.
User Gamma
The camera allows you to customize gamma curves 
according to your creative needs, using the supplied 
CvpFileEditor
1) application software.
1) You can download the latest version of the software from the “eCSite,” the 
site for downloading business and professional software from Sony 
Corporation.
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. 
						

							
9Features
  Chapter 1   Overview
Dockable system of the SRW-1 HD Portable 
Digital Recorder
A dockable interface system is employed to conform to 
versatile shooting conditions and on-site demands. 
The SRW-1
1) can be docked directly on the top or rear of 
the camera, as required for shooting conditions.
The camera and SRW-1 recorder can also be tethered via 
cables to take advantage of the compactness of the camera 
for higher mobility.
1) The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the  camera. For details, consult your local Sony representative.
Compatible with film-camera accessories
The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of 
film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of 
choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates, 
matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo 
control units, and more. These film-camera accessories 
can be attached to the F35 without modification, enabling 
users who principally work with film to fully utilize their 
assets.
Having one 12 V DC output connector and another 24 V 
DC
1) output connector, the F35 can supply power to such 
compatible accessories attached to it through these 
connectors.
1) To feed 24 V DC power in synchronization with the power switch of the  camera, an independent power supply of 24V DC is required in addition to 
the 12 V power.
Assignable switches
Functions frequently used in the field, such as optical filter 
switching, can be assigned to three push buttons and one 
switch located on the side panel of the camera, allowing 
the operator to make rapid changes when working in the 
field.
Saving/retrieving settings with a “Memory 
Stick”
1)
Using a “Memory Stick,” you can save menu settings for 
particular shooting conditions for retrieval when required.
1) Memory Stick and   are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Operational Versatility
Two operation modes: Cine and Custom
The F35 offers two operation modes; “Cine Mode” for 
movie-making applications, where image tone is normally 
adjusted in post production, and “Custom Mode,” which is 
suitable for users who wish to fine-tune camera parameters 
to produce their desired look in on-set grading.
Shutter control
When using the electronic shutter, the setting indication 
can be switched between the shutter angle (degree) and 
shutter speed (second).  Monitor output selection
For monitor outputs, the user can select flexibly whether to 
mix character information and markers, whether to apply 
alternative monitor LUT (look-up table) other than that 
applied to the camera signal, or how to mix the playback 
picture.
Image inversion function
The image inversion function, field-proven in Sony’s F23 
digital cinematography camera and HDW-F900R HD 
digital camcorder, is included among the standard 
functions with the F35.
The delay of video relative to audio may vary according to 
the ON/OFF setting of this function 
(see page 137).
Other Features
Assistant panel
The supplied assistant panel has an identical button and 
indicator layout to that of the on-camera control panel and 
provides intuitive remote control of basic camera 
operations, such as control of frame rate (fps), shutter 
(indication in angles enabled), gain, color temperature 
(switching between Tungsten and Daylight enabled), 
timecode/tape remaining check, character indications, and 
function assignment to the assignable buttons.
Down-conversion output
The down-converter built into the camera as standard 
equipment enables camera pictures as well as VTR 
playback pictures to be monitored using a conventional SD 
monitor.
Twin-viewfinder operation
Two viewfinders can be attached to the F35 for 
simultaneous monitoring with different settings of 
character information and marker indications.
When using an HDVF-C30WR, color space adjustment for 
the viewfinder is enabled.
Lens hot shoes
The camera is equipped with hot shoes for the ARRI
1) 
LDS (Lens Data System) and Cooke2) /i Intelligent 
Electronic Lens System. When a lens with corresponding 
characteristics is mounted, information regarding the lens, 
such as the type, serial number, iris setting, and focus 
position, may be available for on-screen displays and 
metadata recording.
1) ARRI Group
2) Cooke Optics Limited 
						

							10Example of System Configuration
  Chapter 1   Overview
1-2 Example of System Configuration
The diagram below shows a system configuration example 
to use of this camera.
In this manual, an optional HDVF-C35W HD Electronic 
Viewfinder is used to instruct how to operate the unit.For more information about the fittings, connections, or 
use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter 
2 Installation and Preparations” as well as the operation 
manuals for the connected equipment.
When using the SRW-1, CA-F101, or a control device, 
such as an RM-B750, in combination with this camera, 
you must check each of their versions.Consult a Sony representative for information about these 
versions.
Note
Viewfinder-related equipment
Name / PurposeMagnificationPa r t N o.
Fog-proof filter  — 1-547-341-11
Lens assembly –2.8 D to +2.0 D A-8262-537-A
Lens assembly –3.6 D to –0.8 D A-8262-538-A
Lens assembly –3.6 D to +0.4 D A-8267-737-A
Lens assembly 
(3 × magnification)–2.4 D to +0.5 D A-8314-798-A
LOCK
Video recorder and related device
SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder
CA-F101 Optical Fiber Camera Adapter
Remote control devices
RM-B750 Remote Control Unit
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit
Data storage media
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”Products for tripod mounting
NameModel name
Bridge Plate BP-5 (ARRIFLEX made)
Shoulder Set S-1 (ARRIFLEX made)
F35 
Product Configuration
Center handle
L handleAssistant panel
Interface box Camera head
Products for battery operation
Product for AC power supply
ProductModel name
Battery Pack BP-GL95
Battery Adaptor BKP-L551
ProductModel name
AC Adaptor AC-DN2B
Riser plate ViewfindersHDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder
HDVF-C30WR HD Electronic Viewfinder
HDVF-C35W HD Electronic Viewfinder
Note: When the AC-DN2B is used, turning on the 
camera with an RM-B750 Remote Control Unit 
connected may make the RM-B750 inoperable. 
To reenable the RM-B750, disconnect and 
reconnect the remote control cable maintaining 
the power-on status.