Sony Pmv F5 Manual

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Power Requirements
DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption
PMW-F55
Approx. 25 W (body only, while 
recording XAVC 4K 59.94P,
4K SDI: On)
PMW-F5
Approx. 24 W (body only, while 
recording XAVC HD 59.94P, 
HD-SDI: On)
Notes
 When connecting a device to the DC OUT 
connector, use one with current 
consumption of 1.8 A or less.
 When using the camcorder with peripheral 
devices attached, make sure that the total 
power consumption of the attached devices 
is 60 W or less.
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Mass
Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (without 
lens, handle, audio box, and 
accessories)
Dimensions
See “Dimensions” on page 126.
Battery Operating Time
PMW-F55
Approx. 150 min with BP-FL75
PMW-F5
Approx. 160 min with BP-FL75
On accessing software to which 
the GPL/LGPL applies
Open software licenses
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Recording Format (Video)
XAVC
AVC/H.264 High 4:2:2 Intra Profile
4K/QFHD: VBR, 600 Mbps max.
2K: VBR, 220 Mbps max.
HD: SMPTE RP2027 Class100 
compliant
MPEG HD422
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps, 
MPEG-2 422P@HL
SR SStP
MPEG-4 Simple Studio Profile
HD: SR-SQ 444, SR-SQ 422, SR-Lite 
422
Apple ProRes
HD: ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422
Avid DNxHD®
HD: DNxHD 220x (10-bit 4:2:2), 
DNxHD 145 (8-bit 4:2:2)
Recording Format (Audio)
LPCM 8CH (2CH recording/playback), 
24-bit, 48-kHz
Recording Frame Rate
PMW-F55
XAVC 4K: 4096 × 2160, 23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P
XAVC QFHD: 3840 × 2160, 23.98P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P
XAVC 2K: 2048 × 1080, 23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P
XAVC HD: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/25P/
29.97P/50P/59.94P
MPEG2 HD: 1920 × 1080, 50i/59.94i/
23.98P/25P/29.97P
MPEG2 HD: 1280 × 720, 50P/59.94P
SR-SStP: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/24P/25P/
29.97P/59.94i
Apple ProRes: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/
24P/25P/29.97P/50i/59.94i (When the 
CBK-55PD is installed.)
Avid DNxHD®: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/
25P/29.97P/50i/59.94i (When the 
CBK-55PD is installed.)PMW-F5
XAVC 4K: 4096 × 2160, 23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P (When the 
CBKZ-55FX is installed.)
XAVC QFHD: 3840 × 2160, 23.98P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P (When the 
CBKZ-55FX is installed.)
XAVC 2K: 2048 × 1080, 23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/50P/59.94P
XAVC HD: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/25P/
29.97P/50P/59.94P
MPEG2 HD: 1920 × 1080, 50i/59.94i/
23.98P/25P/29.97P
SR-SStP: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/24P/25P/
29.97P/59.94i
Apple ProRes: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/
24P/25P/29.97P/50i/59.94i (When the 
CBK-55PD is installed.)
Avid DNxHD®: 1920 × 1080, 23.98P/
25P/29.97P/50i/59.94i (When the 
CBK-55PD is installed.)
Recording/Playback Time
When SBS-32G1A is used
MPEG2 HD: Approx. 60 min
When SBS-64G1A is used
MPEG2 HD: Approx. 120 min
When SBP-32 is used
XAVC HD 23.98P: Approx. 36 min
XAVC HD 25P: Approx. 35 min
XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 30 min
SR-Lite 422 23.98P: Approx. 18 min
SR-Lite 422 25P: Approx. 17 min
SR-Lite 422 29.97P: Approx. 14 min
ProRes 422 23.98P: Approx. 26 min
ProRes 422 25P: Approx. 25 min
ProRes 422 29.97P: Approx. 20 min
DNxHD 145 23.98P: Approx. 28 min
DNxHD 145 25P: Approx. 27 min
DNxHD 145 29.97P: Approx. 23 min
When SBP-64A is used
XAVC HD 23.98P: Approx. 72 min
XAVC HD 25P: Approx. 70 min
XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 60 min
SR-Lite 422 23.98P: Approx. 38 min
SR-Lite 422 25P: Approx. 36 min
SR-Lite 422 29.97P: Approx. 30 min 
						

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ProRes 422 HQ 23.98P: Approx. 35 
min
ProRes 422 25P: Approx. 34 min
ProRes 422 29.97P: Approx. 28 min
DNxHD 220x 23.98P: Approx. 38 min
DNxHD 220x 25P: Approx. 36 min
DNxHD 220x 29.97P: Approx. 31 min
When SBP-64B is used
XAVC 4K 25P: Approx. 24 min
XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 20 min
SR-SQ 422/444 23.98P: Approx. 18 
min
SR-SQ 422/444 25P: Approx. 17 min
SR-SQ 422/444 29.97P: Approx. 14 
min
When SBP-128B is used
XAVC 4K 23.98P: Approx. 52 min
XAVC 4K 25P: Approx. 50 min
XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 40 min
SR-SQ 422/444 23.98P: Approx. 40 
min
SR-SQ 422/444 25P: Approx. 38 min
SR-SQ 422/444 29.97P: Approx. 30 
min
Note
These approximate recording/playback times 
depend on operating conditions, available 
memory, etc.
Imaging Device
PMW-F55
Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip 
CMOS with the frame image scan 
function
PMW-F5
Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip 
CMOS
Imaging Device (Pixel Count)
11.6 M (total), 8.9 M (effective)
Built-in Filters
Clear, 0.9 (1/8ND), 1.8 (1/64ND)
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
PMW-F55
Video Gamma: T12@24p (3200K Light 
source)
PMW-F5
Video Gamma: T14@24p (3200K Light 
source)
ISO Sensitivity
PMW-F55
S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 1250 (D55 Light 
source)
PMW-F5
S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 2000 (D55 Light 
source)
Lens Mount
PL mount (with supplied lens mount 
adaptor)
Flange Focal Length
FZ mount (without supplied lens mount 
adaptor)
Latitude
14-stop
S/N Ratio
57 dB (Video Gamma, Noise 
Suppression: OFF)
Shutter Speed
1/24s to 1/6,000s (23.98P)
Shutter Angle
4.2° to 359.7° (electronic shutter)
Slow Shutter (SLS)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function
XAVC 4K/QFHD: 1P to 60P
XAVC 2K/HD: 1P to 180P
White Balance
Preset (3200K, 4300K, 5500K), 
Memory
Gain
–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
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Gamma Curve
STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, 
STD6
HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, and HG8
S-Log2, S-Log3
Audio Input
CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) 
(×2), LINE / AES/EBU / MIC / 
MIC+48V selectable
Video Output
TEST OUT: BNC (×1)
DC Input
XLR-type 4-pin (male), 11 V to 17 V 
DC
DC Output
4-pin (×2), 11 V to 17 V DC (MAX 
1.8 A) w/ battery adaptor
You can output the REC Tally signal and 
input the REC Trigger signal through the 
DC OUT connector.
Note
When connecting a device to the DC OUT 
connector, use one with current consumption 
of 1.8 A or less.
SDI Output
BNC (×4)
3G-SDI: SMPTE ST424/425 Level-B
HD SDI: SMPTE ST292 compliant
SD SDI: SMPTE-259M compliant
PMW-F55
HD mode: 
SDI 1/2: Line Output
SDI 3/4: Monitor Output
4K mode:
SDI 1/2/3/4: Line Output
Display On/Off switchable
PMW-F5
SDI 1/2: Line Output
SDI 3/4: Monitor Output
Timecode Input/Output
TC IN/OUT: BNC (×1) switchable
Genlock Input
BNC (×1)
Remote
8-pin (×1)
HDMI Output
A Type (×1)
USB
USB device, Mini-B (×1)
USB host, type-A (×1)
USB Wireless LAN Module Connector
USB host, type-A (×1)
Headphone Output
Stereo mini jack (×1)
Speaker Output
Monaural
Type
ExpressCard/34 slot (×2)
SD card slot (×1)
Lens mount adaptor (1)
Battery adaptor (1)
Audio input connector (1)
Screws for the audio input connector (4)
Tape measure hook (1)
USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (1)
Before Using this Unit (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection, 
download device drivers, plug-ins, and 
application software, where applicable, from the 
Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A.  http://pro.sony.com
Canada  http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America  http://sonypro-latin.com
Input/Output
Media
Package Configuration 
						

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Europe, Middle East and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea  http://bp.sony.co.kr
China  http://pro.sony.com.cn
Although the data regarding recorded materials 
are stored over multiple files and folders, you can 
easily handle the clips without considering its 
data and directory structure, by using the 
dedicated application software.
Note
If you perform operations, such as copy, on clips on the 
SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or 
Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by the 
clips may not be maintained.
PL mount wide angle zoom lens
SCL-P11X15
PL lens
SCL-PK6/F, PK6/M (set of 6 lenses, 20 mm/
25 mm/35 mm/50 mm/85 mm/135 mm)
SCL-PK3/F, PK3/M (set of 3 lenses, 20 mm/
25 mm/135 mm)
FZ mount power zoom lens
SCL-Z18X140
LCD color viewfinder
DVF-L350, DVF-L700
OLED color viewfinder
DVF-EL100
Microphone
ECM-680S (EC-0.5X5F3M), ECM-678, 
ECM-674
Shoulder adaptor
VCT-FSA5
Battery pack
BP-FL75, BP-L80S
AC adaptor
AC-DN2B, AC-DN10
SxS memory card
SxS PRO+ Series
SxS PRO Series
SxS-1 Series
SD card
SDHC memory card, SD memory card
Portable memory recorder
AXS-R5
AXS memory cardAXS-512S24, AXS-A512S24, AXS-
A1TS24
SxS memory card USB reader/writer
SBAC-US20
AXS memory card reader
AXS-CR1
Remote control unit
RM-B170, RM-B750, CBK-DCB01
B4-FZ mount adapter
LA-FZB1, LA-FZB2
Optical 2K Filter
CBK-55F2K
Camera system adaptor
CA4000
EFP style buildup kit
CBK-55BK
Sensor upgrade kit
CBK-55UK
Additional codec board
CBK-55PD
4K upgrade license (for PMW-F5)
CBKZ-55FX
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
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Dimensions
119.4 (4 3/4)
115.9 (4 5/8)
103.4 (4 1/8)
90.9 (3 5/8)
78.4 (3 1/8)
53.4 (2 1/8)
44.4 (1 3/4)
40.9 (1 5/8)
28.4 (1 1/8)
15.9 (21/32)
1/4 in internal thread (body)1/4 in internal thread (handle)
1/4 in internal thread (body)
57 (2 
1/4)
1/4 in internal thread (body)3/8 in internal thread (handle)
130.7 (5 
1/4) 73 (2 
7/8)
112.5 (4 
1/2)
52 (2 
1/8)
116.4  (4 5/8)
88.7 (3 1/2)68.6 (2 3/4)
169.9 (6 3/4)
205.2 (8 1/8) 50 (2)
3/8 in internal thread1/4 in internal thread
38.9 (1 
6/19)
51.4 (2 1/8)
63.9 (2 5/8)
76.4 (3 1/8)
88.9 (3 1/2)
101.4 (4)
Unit: mm (inches)
65.9 (2 5/8) 
						

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Notes
 Always make a test recording, and verify that 
it was recorded successfully.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, 
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT 
ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS 
UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, 
EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR 
ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE 
SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF 
ANY TYPE.
 Always verify that the unit is operating 
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE 
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT 
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF 
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS 
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, 
EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY 
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF 
THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER 
REASON WHATSOEVER. 
						

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A
AC Adaptor  23
AC Power  24
ACCESS lamp  30, 32
All File  86
All Reset  95
Aperture  70
APR  89
Assignable Button  43, 92
AU/TC screen  54
Audio  40, 43
Audio Input  73
Audio Level  43, 75
Audio menu  73
Audio Output  75
Auto Exposure  65
AXS memory card  33
AXS Recorder  94
AXS-R5  33
B
Base Setting  90
Basic Authentication  94
Battery Alarm  93
Battery Pack  23
Black  60
Black Gamma  68
Built-in speaker  40
C
Camera Config  89
Camera menu  59
CAMERA screen  52
Caution and Operation Confirmation 
Indications
  110
Clip  41, 48, 97
Clip name  41
Clip Naming  85
Clock  24
Clock Set  94
CMOS Image Sensors  100
Color Bars  67
Color space  28
Color temperature  42
Cueing up  40
D
DC IN Power  24
DC Voltage Alarm  93
Detail  70
Display Clip Properties  49
Display On/Off  82
E
Electronic Shutter  42
Error Indications  109
ExpressCard slot  97
External Monitor  96
External Synchronization  98
F
False Color Display  46
Fan Control  93
File menu  86
FILE screen  53
Flange focal length  26
Flare  61
Flicker Reduce  67
Focus Magnifier  46
Format  30, 32, 34
Format Media  85
G
Gain  42, 61
Gamma  68
Genlock  92, 98
GENLOCK IN connector  98
H
HDMI OUT connector  96, 105
Headphones connector  40
Hours Meter  94
I
Image Inversion  67
Interval Rec  84
Interval Rec Function  44
K
Knee  69
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L
Language  93
Lens  25
Lens File  88
Lens Interface  67
M
Main recorded signal  27
Maintenance menu  89
Marker  81
Matrix  71
Media Full  31
Media menu  85
Media Near Full  31
MENU button  56
MENU dial  51, 56
Monitor 3D LUT  87
Monitor LUT  78, 86
MPEG2 Proxy  49, 84
Multi Matrix  72
N
ND Filter  11
Nonlinear editing  97
O
Offset White  60
Option  95
OPTION button  48
Output Display  79
Output Format  77
Output Setting  77
Output signal  101
P
Paint menu  68
Peaking  80
Picture Cache Function  45
Picture Cache Rec  84
R
REC button  40
Rec Control  84
Rec Format  91
Rec Review  46
Recording menu  84
S
S&Q Motion  66
SBAC-US20  97
Scene File  86
SD memory card  32
SDHC memory card  32
SDI OUT connector  96, 101
SDI Rec Control  84
SEL/SET dial  51, 56
Sensitivity  42
Setting value file  32
Setup menu  56, 59
Shooting mode  27
Shutter  64
Simultaneously recording  45, 46
Skin Detail  71
SLOT SELECT button  30
Slow & Quick Motion  44
Slow Shutter  65
Status screen  12, 19
Sub display  17, 51
Sub display setting items  52
Switch/Lamp  93
SxS Device Driver Software  97
SxS Memory Cards  29
System frequency  27
System menu  90
System Setting  90
T
TC connector  98
TC Display  83
TC/UB menu  83
TEST OUT connector  96, 108
Test Saw  89
Thumbnail menu  48
Thumbnail screen  47
Time and date  24
Time Data  43
Time Zone  24
Timecode  43, 83, 98
U
Update Media  85
USB cable  97
USB wireless LAN module  35
User Gamma  86 
						

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User Menu  57
User Menu Item  86
UTC  24
V
Version  95
VF menu  80
VF Setting  80
Video format  101
Video menu  77
Viewfinder  20, 26
Viewfinder double speed drive function  46
W
Warning Indications  109
White  59
White balance  42
White Clip  69
Wi-Fi  94
Wi-Fi remote commander  36
WRR Setting  76
Z
Zebra  81