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Review Summary
Super 35mm equivalent single-chip CMOS with global shutter
Total: 11.6 MP
Effective: 8.9 MP
Luminance: 2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance
Video Gamma: T11@24p (3200K light source)
S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 1250 (D55 Light source)
14 stops
57dB (Video Gamma, 24p, Noise Suppression OFF)
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max, MPEG-2 422P@HL
Linear PCM (2 ch, 24-bit, 48-kHz)
XAVC 4K: 4096 x 2160 at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
XAVC QFHD: 3840 x 2160 at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
XAVC 2K: 2048 x 1920 at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
XAVC HD: 1920 x 1080 at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
MPEG4 SStP: 1920 x 1080, 23.98p/24p/25p/29.97p
MPEG2 HD: 1920 x 1080 at 50i, 59.94i, 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
MPEG2 HD: 1280 x 720 at 50p, 59.94p
1/24s to 1/6,000s
4.2 - 360½(electrical shutter)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 frame accumulation
XAVC 4K/QFHD: 1-60p (NTSC)
XAVC 4K/QFHD: 1-50p (PAL)
XAVC HD/2K: 1-180p (NTSC), 23.98p/29.97p with option
XAVC HD/2K: 1-150p (PAL), 25p with option
XAVC HD: 1-60p (NTSC)
XAVC HD: 1-50p (PAL)
Preset (3200K, 4300K, 5500K), Memory, ATW
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Standard (x6)
HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7 and HG8
S-Log2 Gamma
SxS (x2, ExpressCard 34 slots)
SD card slot (x1)
HD-Y or HD Sync (tri-level) V1.0
Analog Composite (VUP)
HD mode: SDI 1/2 Line Output, SDI 3/4 Monitor Output (character on/off)
4K mode: SDI 1/2/3/4 Line Output (character on/off), HD-SDI/3G-SDI switchable
TC IN/OUT switchable (x1)
BNC input (x1)
A Type output (x1)
Input: XLR-type 3-pin with Line/Mic/Mic +48V/AES/EBU selectable (x2, female)
Output: phono jack (CH-1, CH-2)
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (x1)
Speaker: monaural
USB device, Mini-B (x1)
USB host, type-A (x1)
USB host, type-A (x1)
4-pin (x1), 11 V to 17 V DC (MAX 2.0A) w/ battery adapter
8-pin (x1)
FZ-mount, PL-mount (with supplied adapter)
Clear, 0.9 (1/8 ND), 1.8 (1/64 ND)
DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)
Approx. 25 W (while recording XAVC 4K 60p, EVF Off, LCD monitor Off, 4K SDI On)
With BP-FL75: approximately 150 minutes
With BP-GL95A: approximately 210 minutes
32 ~ 104½ F (0 ~ 40½ C)
-4½ ~ +140½ F (-20½ ~ +60½ C)
Without protrusions: 7.13 x 7.88 x 12.25" (15.1 x 18.9 x 21 cm)
Body only: 4.88 lb (2.2 kg)
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CA4000 Camera Adapter
The CA4000 is one of the components of the 4K Live Camera System using the PMW-F55 camera. It transmit 4K signals that are output from the PMW-F55 camera to the BPU4000 Based Band Processor unit. 4K signals are transmitted to the BPU-4000 via standard SMPTE fiber cable.
BPU4000 Baseband Processor Unit
The BPU4000 works with the CA4000 to route 4K signals from the PMW-F55 Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor camera. The BPU4000 generates 4K and HD signals at a similar colour matrix to match to the current Sony HD camera system, 4K and HD signal outputs simultaneously. The BPU4000 works with the HDCU-2000/2500 to permit the same system operation as the current HDC camera system. The BPU4000 works with the same range of Remote Control Panels (RCPs) and Master Setup Units (MSUs) as current HDC Series system cameras, providing a future-proofed migration path for customers. The system works across standard SMPTE fibre cables for distances up to 2,000m.
Sony VCTFSA5 Shoulder Mount
The VCT-FSA5 shoulder mount accessory plate, is specifically designed for documentary style shooting with PMW-F55 & F5 series cameras. It includes two 15mm rods, two rosettes compatible with Arri accessories and attachment for Sony VCT-14, quick release tripod plate. Thanks to its minimalistic, design with low optical center and weight balancing mechanism; it enables comfortably operating the camera for hours on end. It has a slot running down the center for adjusting the camera position front to back for balancing the weight depending on the lens; which in combination with the viewfinder’s adjustable bracket and clutch arm, enables the camera be comfortably fitted to persons of different builds and heights.