Sony F65 Manual

							
21Attaching a Viewfinder
  Chapter 2   Installation and Preparations
2-4 Attaching a 
Viewfinder
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera 
with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter 
through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and 
cause fire.
For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction 
manual of the viewfinder.
1Pass the viewfinder mounting plate over the two rods. 
2Slide the slide panel left/right into position, and then 
turn the lever on the rear of the slide panel to lock it 
into position. 
3Slide the viewfinder mounting plate forward/backward 
into position, and then turn the lever to lock it into 
position. 
4Fit the viewfinder to the viewfinder shoe and slide the 
viewfinder horizontally.
The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.
5Set the viewfinder to the most convenient position, 
tighten the viewfinder positioning ring (1 in the 
figure below), and connect the viewfinder cable to the 
VF connector of the camera ( 2 in the figure below).
When connecting the DVF-EL100, connect to the 26-
pin VF connector  (page 13) on the left panel. 
To detach the viewfinder
Loosen the viewfinder positioning ring, pull up the 
viewfinder stopper, then pull out the viewfinder by sliding 
it in the direction opposite than when attaching.
Caution
Viewfinder mounting plate
Slide panel
Stopper 
						

							
22Mounting the Camera on a Tripod / Mounting the CBK-WA01
  Chapter 2   Installation and Preparations
2-5 Mounting the Camera 
on a Tripod
The camera mounts on a tripod using two 3/8 tripod 
receptacles that fit into the base of the camera head. 
For details about mounting on a tripod, refer to the 
operation manual of the tripod. 
 Select an appropriate hole, considering the balance of the  weight of the camera. If an inappropriate hole is selected, 
the camera may fall over.
 Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of  the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camera 
cannot be attached to the tripod securely.
2-6 Mounting the 
CBK-WA01
A CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter can be mounted on the 
camera using an optional Wi-Fi mounting bracket (part 
number: 4-418-596-01) for connecting Wi-Fi capable 
devices to the camera.
For information about obtaining the Wi-Fi mounting 
bracket, consult your local Sony representative. 
1Attach the Wi-Fi mounting bracket onto the camera 
using the supplied +B3 × 5 screws. 
2Place the protrusions on the rear of the CBK-WA01 
into the holes in the mounting bracket, and fasten the 
screw to secure the CBK-WA01 to the bracket. 
Notes
Tripod receptacles
M3 × 5 (+B3 × 5 screws) (supplied) 
						

							
23Preparing the Power Supply
  Chapter 2   Installation and Preparations
3Connect the CBK-WA01 cable to a USB connector on 
the camera. Wrap excess cable length around the cable 
holder. 
2-7 Preparing the Power 
Supply
This camera operates at 12 V DC (10.5 V to 17 V).
To supply power to the camera, attach the supplied 8-pin 
power cable connector to a commercially available 
shielded cable, and then connect the cable to the DC IN 
connector (LEMO 8-pin) on the camera. 
For details on connector pin assignments, see “Connector 
Pin Assignments” (page 74) in the Appendix. For details 
on the pin connections, consult your local Sony 
representative. 
 Use of a power supply with 150 W or higher supply capacity is recommended to safely drive the camera. The 
specifications for the power supply cable should be 
chosen such that the voltage drop is less than 2 V.
Example: If a 5-meter (16 ft 5 in.) AWG 18 × 3 cable is 
used to supply the camera and SR-R4, the voltage drop 
will be 0.5 to 1.0 V. 
 If using the camera’s 24 V DC output to drive  peripherals, 12 V DC and 24 V DC power supplies must 
be connected to the camera via the DC IN connector 
(LEMO 8-pin) of the power cable (supplied).
 When using the SR-R4 docked on the camera, the  connection of a 13 V to 17 V DC power source is 
recommended.
To turn on the camera
Set the CAM POWER switch to the ON position, and the 
camera is turned on.
Power is also supplied to viewfinder connected to the VF 
connector.
12 V or 24 V power can be fed to accessories via the DC 
OUT connectors. To supply 24 V power to accessories, 
12 V and 24 V DC input power supplies must be connected 
via the DC IN connector of the camera. 
For the pin assignment for the 24 V power supply DC IN 
connector, see “Connector Pin Assignments” (page 74) in 
the Appendix.
Cable holder
Notes 
						

							
24Setting the Date and Time
  Chapter 2   Installation and Preparations
2-8 Setting the Date and 
Time 
When the camera is used for the first time, the menu for 
setting the date and time is displayed in the viewfinder. Set 
the current date and time on the  page 
in the Config menu. 
To set the menu using a monitor screen, connect a monitor 
to an SDI OUT connector. 
1Turn on the camera power supply. 
2Press the VF MENU button. 
The menu appears in the viewfinder. 
3Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select Config, 
then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
4Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select Date/Hour 
Meter, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
The  page appears. 
5Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select Date, then 
press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
The date becomes editable. 
6Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to set the date (year, 
month, day). 
Turning the MENU SEL/ENTER dial moves to the 
next digit. Select the day, then press the MENU SEL/
ENTER dial to confirm the setting. 
7Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select Time, then 
press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
The time becomes editable. 
8Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to set the time, then 
press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
9Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select Date Type, 
then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
10Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the date 
format, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
You can select one of the following display formats. 
11When finished, press the VF MENU button to exit 
menu operation. 
SettingExample display (18th December, 2013)
M/D/Y 12/18/2013
M/D 12/18 
						

							
25
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
Chapter
Basic Operation of the Camera
3
Basic Adjustments and 
Settings
3-1 Basic Operation of 
the Camera
The camera operates in two modes: Cine mode and 
Custom mode. In Cine mode, the camera acquires main 
line video information, without processing, for color 
grading in post-production while applying basic grading to 
the VF and SDI outputs. In Custom mode, images are 
created on location by adjusting the black/white level and 
gain of the main line signal. 
Cine mode
 Shoots images with a fixed camera gain, and sensitivity specified using a light meter (EI mode). 
 Sensitivity can be selected from 200EI, 250EI, 320EI,  400EI, 500EI, 640EI, 800EI, 1000EI, 1250EI, 1600EI, 
2000EI, 2500EI, and 3200EI.
 In post-production, the gain can be set to the sensitivity  selected during shooting. 
 In intensified sensitivity shooting (e.g. 1600EI), the gain  is automatically adjusted in response to the selected 
sensitivity for the VF/SDI/HD-Y outputs, even though 
the master video output darkens, to maintain appropriate 
monitoring levels. 
 In HD mode, the video gamma can be set to S-Log2 or  selected from user gammas.
 Video adjustment using ASC CDL is supported for the  SDI1 output. The adjustments are recorded as metadata 
together with the video for each frame. The video 
adjustments made during shooting can be recreated in 
post production by applying the metadata values to the 
video.
 The full latitude does not change when the sensitivity  setting is changed, but the dynamic range and noise floor 
changes in post-production with suitable processing. 
When the sensitivity is set high, the dynamic range 
increases on one hand, while the noise in dark areas also 
increases. Conversely, when the sensitivity is set low, the 
dynamic range decreases but the noise in the dark areas 
also decreases.  Custom mode
This mode allows camera gain to be adjusted and black/
white level to be adjusted from the camera menu or 
optional remote control unit (RM) while shooting. 
 Camera gain is adjustable in the range –6 dB to +12 dB 
in 3 dB increments (EI adjustment not supported). 
 Black/white level is adjustable.
 Black/White, Gain, and following operations can be  controlled from a remote control unit. 
— Shutter Speed
— Filter Select
— Rec Start/Stop
— Rec Review
— Bars/Test Signal
— 12p Iris Control
The white balance can be set to 3200K (tungsten), 4300K 
(tungsten), or 5500K (daylight). 
The camera supports HD mode recording, where images 
are down-converted to HD internally and recorded on the 
SR-R4. The recording format can be selected between HD 
mode and F65RAW mode.
Functions supported after upgrading the 
F65 using the CBK-65EL (F65 UPGRADE 
KIT)
DVF-EL100 digital viewfinder connection and 
control
Supports cable connection to the DVF-EL100 digital 
viewfinder. Control from the viewfinder also supported 
using buttons on the DVF-EL100. 
To reduce OLED burn-in, use the DVF-EL100 switch to 
turn VF DISPLAY (viewfinde r display function) On/Off. 
Independent, SDI1/SDI2 2-system signal 
operation
Supports selection of separate tone, color, and character 
text overlay for output. SDI1 is intended primarily for the 
director, and SDI2 is intended primarily for the camera 
operator.
Note 
						

							
26Camera Settings / Basic Settings using the Subdisplay
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-2 Camera Settings
The camera can be configured from the following devices. 
Subdisplay
You perform the basic setup configuration using the 
subdisplay on the side of the camera head. 
The basic settings (settings page) is displayed on the 
subdisplay when power is applied to the camera. Press and 
hold the SETTING button for 1 second or longer to switch 
to Settings Change mode. The MENU SEL/ENTER dial, 
SETTING button and BACK button are used for Settings 
Change mode operation. 
For details about settings on the subdisplay, see “3-3 Basic 
Settings using the Subdisplay” (page 26). For details about 
the subdisplay menu list, see “4-1 Subdisplay Menu List” 
(page 43). 
Viewfinder or monitor
Detailed settings can be performed by displaying the menu 
(VF menu) in the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to 
an SDI OUT connector. 
Press the VF MENU button on the side of the camera to 
display the VF menu in the viewfinder or on a monitor. The 
VF MENU button, MENU SEL/ENTER dial, and BACK 
button are used for VF menu operation. 
For details about VF menu operations, see “3-4 VF Menu 
Basic Operation” (page 35). For details about the VF 
menu list, see “4-2 VF Menu List” (page 46). 
Web browser
If the camera is connected to a network, the menus can be 
displayed in a web browser on a computer. The settings 
displayed are almost identical to the display in the 
viewfinder or on a monitor. 
For details about web browser operations, see “Menu 
Operation using a Web Browser” (page 77). 
Tablet device
If the camera is used with the optional Wi-Fi adapter 
(CBK-WA01), the menus can be displayed on a tablet 
device, such as an iPad, via a wireless LAN. The settings 
displayed are almost identical to the display in the 
viewfinder or on a monitor. 
For details about tablet device operations, see “Operation 
using a Tablet Device” (page 77). 
3-3 Basic Settings using 
the Subdisplay
Basic settings of the camera can be easily performed using 
the subdisplay. The items set on the subdisplay can also be 
set using the VF menu. 
3-3-1 Basic Operation of the 
Subdisplay
The buttons and dial shown below are used for operation of 
the subdisplay. 
Side panel of the camera head
To display the settings pages
After the camera is turned on, the startup screen is 
displayed on the subdisplay for several seconds, after 
which the settings page is displayed. 
Pressing the PAGE button advances to the next page. 
The following items can be set or checked on each settings 
page. 
Settings page 1
BACK button Subdisplay
SETTING button
PAGE button
MENU SEL/ENTER dial
1
23
4
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27Basic Settings using the Subdisplay
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
1Video format
2 Shutter value
3 ND filter
4 Sensitivity (EI value)
5 Color temperature 
6 Color space (SDI2)
7 LUT (SDI2)
Settings page 2
1 Vo l t a g e s
2 Fan operating mode
3 Reel number
4 Media remaining
5 File name
6 Time code
Settings page 3
1 ASSIGN button 1
2 ASSIGN button 2
3 ASSIGN button 3
4 ASSIGN button 4
5 Subdisplay brightness
6 Self diagnostics
To change a setting
Press and hold the SETTING button for 1 second or longer. 
The screen changes to Settings Change mode, and the 
selected item is displayed in inverse text. 
In this mode, the item you want to set is selected by turning 
the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. When the item you want to 
set is shown in inverse text, press the MENU SEL/ENTER 
dial. 
Where there are multiple configuration items, the select 
screen is displayed.  Select screen (e.g. shutter value)
On this screen, turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select 
an item. Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to display the 
change screen for the item. 
Change screen (e.g. shutter value)
The current value of the setting is displayed at the top right 
of the screen. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select 
the value, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
The value for the selected item is entered. 
To cancel a changed setting
Press the BACK button before confirming the changed 
setting. 
The setting is restored to the original value, and the display 
returns to the previous page. 
Pressing the VF MENU button enables menu operation in 
the viewfinder or on a monitor, and disables operation 
using the subdisplay. 
Subdisplay when VF MENU button is pressed
3-3-2 Setting the Video Format
The camera supports the following video format settings. 
F65RAW mode:
23.98p, 24p, 29.97p, 25p, 50p, 59.94p, S47.95 
(23.98p), S48 (24p), S59.94p (23.98p), S59.94p 
(29.97p), S60p (24p), S60p (25p)
HD mode (4:4:4 RGB): 23.98p, 29.97p, 24p, 25p, S59.94p (23.98p), S59.94p 
(29.97p), S60p (24p), S60p (25p)
HD mode (4:2:2 YCbCr): 23.98p, 29.97p, 24p, 25p, 50p, 59.94p, S59.94p 
(23.98p), S59.94p (29.97p), S60p (24p), S60p (25p)
2
3
5 4
6
1 
12
34
56
Note 
						

							
28Basic Settings using the Subdisplay
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
F65RAW-HFR mode:23.98pForPB, 29.97pForPB, 24pForPB, 25pForPB, 
S119.88p (23.98p), S119.88p (29.97p), S120p (24p), 
S120p (25p)
The mode can be switched between F65RAW mode, HD 
mode, and F65RAW-HFR mode on the  
page in the VF menu. 
For details, see “3-5 Setting the Shooting Mode” (page 
37).
It is recommended that the power be turned off and back 
on again after changing the video format.
Changing the video format
1Select the video format on settings page 1, then press 
the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
Settings page 1
2Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the video 
format, and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
To set using the VF menu
Set on the  page in the Camera menu 
(page 47) . 
VF and SDI OUT connectors output format
Setting the camera main video format automatically 
determines the signal format that is output on the VF and 
SDI OUT connectors. 
a) The output image scan type can be set to Interlace or Frame Drop. 
3-3-3 Setting the Shutter Value
The shutter of the camera can be viewed and adjusted, with 
settings displayed as shutter angles, just as for a film 
camera. Two operation methods are available for the 
adjustment: stepwise and continuous. 
Step mode
Frequently-used shutter angle values can be selected, 
enabling step selection of the shutter values.
a) Selectable for the electronic shutter only.
The corresponding shutter speeds vary according to the 
frame frequency and frame rate of the selected video 
format. 
Continuous mode
The shutter value can be changed smoothly in continuous 
mode in the range 4.2° to 360.0° (electronic shutter) or 
11.2° to 180.0° (mechanical rotary shutter).
To obtain your desired shutter value quickly, select a value 
nearest your desired one in Step mode, then switch to 
Continuous mode and adjust the shutter value. 
Note
Camera imageVF connector 
outputSDI OUT connector 
output
23.98p 23.98PsF 23.98PsF
29.97p 29.97PsF 29.97PsF
24p 24PsF 24PsF
25p 25PsF 25PsF
50p 50i* 50i*
Video format
59.94p 59.94i* 59.94i*
S47.95p 23.98PsF* 23.98PsF*
S48 24PsF* 24PsF*
S59.94p 59.94i* 59.94i*
S60p 60i* 60i*
S119.88p 59.94i* 59.94i*
S120p 60i* 60i*
Step No.Shutter angle
1 360.0
a)
2270.0a)
3 180.0
4 172.8
5 150.0
6 144.0
790.0
845.0
922.5
10 11.2
Camera imageVF connector 
outputSDI OUT connector 
output 
						

							
29Basic Settings using the Subdisplay
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
Changing the shutter value in Step mode
In Step mode, one of the registered shutter values can be 
selected. 
1Select the shutter value on settings page 1, then press 
the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
Settings page 1
2Select [Step], then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
3Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the shutter 
value. 
Pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial confirms the 
setting, and reflects the changed value on the camera. 
Pressing the BACK button cancels the shutter setting, and 
restores the previous value. 
To set using the VF menu
Set on the  page in the Camera menu  (page 
47) . 
Selecting an arbitrary shutter value
In Continuous mode, an arbitrary shutter value can be set. 
1Select the shutter value on settings page 1, then press 
the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.  Settings page 1
2Select [Continuous], then press the MENU SEL/
ENTER dial. 
3Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the shutter 
value. 
You do not need to press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to 
set a value. The shutter value changes are reflected on the 
camera as the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned. Pressing 
the BACK button cancels the shutter setting, and restores 
the previous value. 
To set using the VF menu
Set on the  page in the Camera menu  (page 
47) . 
When not using the shutter
Press the E. button or M. button, whichever is lit, on the 
SHUTTER button for one second or longer. The shutter 
switches off and the light on both SHUTTER buttons go 
out.
Shutter value
Shutter value
M. button
E. button 
						

							
30Basic Settings using the Subdisplay
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-3-4 Selecting an ND Filter
The camera has built-in optical ND filters that can be used 
to match the illumination and natural lighting conditions. 
The following filters can be selected in F65RAW mode or 
HD mode. In F65RAW-HFR mode, the filter is fixed to 
Clear.
1Select the ND filter on settings page 1, and press the 
MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
Settings page 1
2Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the ND 
filter, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
To set using the VF menu
Set the ND Filter on the  page in the 
Camera menu  (page 47). 
3-3-5 Setting the Sensitivity (EI 
Value) (Cine Mode)
The sensitivity is determined by the EI value (Exposure 
Index). The viewfinder and monitor image brightness 
changes to match the EI value. But it has no affect on the 
recorded image. 
The camera supports the following sensitivity settings: 
200EI, 250EI, 320EI, 400EI, 500EI, 640EI, 800EI, 
1000EI, 1250EI, 1600EI, 2000EI, 2500EI, and 3200EI.
1Select the sensitivity on settings page 1, then press the 
MENU SEL/ENTER dial.  Settings page 1
2Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the EI 
value, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 
To set using the VF menu
Set the Exposure Index on the  page in the 
Camera menu  (page 47). 
Latitude values
The latitude is automatically assigned one of the following 
values, depending on the sensitivity setting.
The value is displayed in “xxEI” format and represents the 
highlight latitude displayed as a lens aperture value (f-
stop) for key light from a gray chart with 18% reflectivity. 
3-3-6 Setting the Color Temperature
The color temperature can be set to 3200K (tungsten), 
4300K (tungsten), or 5500K (daylight) to match the 
shooting environment. 
Filter densityDescription
Clear No filter is used.
0.9 1/8 optical transmittance
1.2 1/16 optical transmittance
1.5 1/32 optical transmittance
1.8 1/64 optical transmittance
ND filter
Sensitivity (EI value)Latitude
200EI 4.0E
250EI 4.4E
320EI 4.7E
400EI 5.0E
500EI 5.4E
640EI 5.7E
800EI 6.0E
1000EI 6.4E
1250EI 6.7E
1600EI 7.0E
2000EI 7.4E
2500EI 7.7E
3200EI 8.0E
Sensitivity