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Sony PMW-F55 Specifications

  • Sensor Type

    Super 35mm equivalent single-chip CMOS with global shutter

  • Pixels

    Total: 11.6 MP
    Effective: 8.9 MP

  • Sensitivity

    Luminance: 2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance
    Video Gamma: T11@24p (3200K light source)
    S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 1250 (D55 Light source)

  • Dynamic Range

    14 stops

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    57dB (Video Gamma, 24p, Noise Suppression OFF)

  • Video Recording Format

    MPEG-2 Long GOP
    HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max, MPEG-2 422P@HL

  • Audio Recording Format

    Linear PCM (2 ch, 24-bit, 48-kHz)

  • Recording Modes XAVC

    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

  • Recording Modes MPEG

    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

  • Shutter Speed

    1/24s to 1/6,000s

  • Shutter Angle

    4.2 - 360½(electrical shutter)

  • Slow Shutter

    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 frame accumulation

  • Slow & Quick Motion Function

    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)

  • White Balance

    Preset (3200K, 4300K, 5500K), Memory, ATW

  • Gain

    -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC

  • Gamma Curve

    Standard (x6)
    HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7 and HG8
    S-Log2 Gamma

  • Memory Cards

    SxS (x2, ExpressCard 34 slots)
    SD card slot (x1)

  • Video Output

    HD-Y or HD Sync (tri-level) V1.0
    Analog Composite (VUP)

  • HD-SDI Output

    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

  • Timecode

    TC IN/OUT switchable (x1)

  • Genlock

    BNC input (x1)

  • HDMI

    A Type output (x1)

  • Audio Input

    Input: XLR-type 3-pin with Line/Mic/Mic +48V/AES/EBU selectable (x2, female)

  • Audio

    Output: phono jack (CH-1, CH-2)
    Headphone: Stereo mini jack (x1)

  • Speaker

    Speaker: monaural

  • USB

    USB device, Mini-B (x1)
    USB host, type-A (x1)

  • Wi-Fi

    USB host, type-A (x1)

  • DC Output

    4-pin (x1), 11 V to 17 V DC (MAX 2.0A) w/ battery adapter

  • Remote

    8-pin (x1)

  • Lens Mount

    FZ-mount, PL-mount (with supplied adapter)

  • Built-in Filters

    Clear, 0.9 (1/8 ND), 1.8 (1/64 ND)

  • Power Requirements

    DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)

  • Power Consumption

    Approx. 25 W (while recording XAVC 4K 60p, EVF Off, LCD monitor Off, 4K SDI On)

  • Battery Operating Time

    With BP-FL75: approximately 150 minutes
    With BP-GL95A: approximately 210 minutes

  • Operating Temperature

    32 ~ 104½ F (0 ~ 40½ C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4½ ~ +140½ F (-20½ ~ +60½ C)

  • Dimensions

    Without protrusions: 7.13 x 7.88 x 12.25" (15.1 x 18.9 x 21 cm)

  • Weight

    Body only: 4.88 lb (2.2 kg)

  • UPC Codes

    840014169573 | 027242279636

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About Sony PMW-F55

Equipped with a Sony 4K sensor for gorgeous, super-sampled HD, 2K and 4K, the PMW-F55 CineAlta camera shoots spectacular images with its 8.9 megapixels (effective) Sony 4K image sensor. You get superb dynamic range, the widest color gamut, and pristine image quality, whether you shoot in HD, 2K or 4K. Multiple recording formats includes HD/2K/4K on SXS memory and 16-bit RAW 2K/4K on AXSM media Multiple recording formats include MPEG-2 HD422, MPEG4 SStP, XAVC 2K/HD, XAVC QFHD/4K and 16-bit RAW 2K/4K. You can have simultaneous recording on internal high-speed SXS PRO+ memory cards and RAW 2K/4K recording on sleek AXSM memory cards using the optional bolt-on AXS-R5 recorder, designed specifically to attach seamlessly to the F55 and F5 cameras. There is also high speed shooting up to 240 fps RAW 2K and 60 fps in RAW 4K recording onto the AXS-R5 (Expected as a future upgrade)

The F55 is exceptionally small, light and modular, letting you build up the right configuration for each job - or each shot. As well as the choice of formats and internal and external recording options, you can attach a variety of viewfinders, including the revolutionary optional DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder, PL-mount, FZ-mount and still lenses, including second-generation Sony PL-mount lenses, and extra long-life Olivine Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. The chassis is only slightly wider than a typical PL-mount prime lens, perfect for 3D rigs. An optional shoulder rig provides for hand-held and shoulder-mounted shooting.

Sony PMW-F55 Features

  • The PMW-F55's Sony 4K image sensor captures a true 4K 4096 x 2160 DCI-standard cinema image. Its 4K CMOS sensor features 11.6 megapixels (total) and 8.9 megapixels (effective). The "Frame Image Scan" technology used by F55 sensor eliminates flash band and image artifacts common to conventional CMOS sensors.
  • The sensor captures with an impressive 14 stops of exposure latitude with excellent sensitivity and low noise. The F55 image sensor is also equipped with the same advanced color filter array technology used in Sony's flagship F65, which delivers color gamut that's wider than 35mm motion picture print film.
  • The F55 CineAlta camera provides the choice recording of three formats to SxS cards - MPEG-2, 50Mbps HD422 plus two 10-bit mastering formats: XAVC at HD, 2K & 4K resolution, plus SR Codec (HDCAM SR) at 440Mbps or 220Mbps. 16-bit Linear 2K/4K RAW recording to the optional AXS-R5 recorder preserves the greatest latitude for color correction.
  • Sony's 16-bit recording captures 16x more tonal values than 12 bit RAW. Thus it's the ideal acquisition format for the 16-bit linear Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) workflow.
  • The F55 features high frame-rate on-board XAVC HD and 4K recordings up to 60 fps, plus a free planned upgrade to XAVC, QFHD up to 60 fps in addition to XAVC 2K/HD up to180 fps. It also offers 240 fps 2K RAW with the optional AXS-R5 outboard recorder and a planned upgrade, achieving the highest frame rates most productions will need.
  • Simultaneous RAW and onboard camera SxS recording provides a coordinated off-line, on-line workflow with simultaneous recording to internal SxS cards and the optional AXS-R5 RAW recorder. For seamless conforming in post, you get matching time code, start frame, stop frame, and file names.
  • The F55 is equipped with Sony's large diameter, robust, FZ-mount which is compatible with virtually all 35mm DSLR, and Cine lenses with simple inexpensive lens adapters. It ships with a PL-mount compatible with Cooke/i and Arri LDS.
  • The F5/F55 excellent camera ergonomics enable comfortably shooting for long periods of time. The camera head, viewfinder and shoulder mount can be adjusted to fit any shooter and optimized for different lens configurations. Their clean, flexible architecture enables shooting in many configurations.

Key Features

  • MPEG-2, 50Mbps HD422 + 2 10-bit mastering formats

What's in the box:

  • Sony PMW-F55 CineAlta 4K Digital Cinema Camera
  • PL-Mount Adapter
  • Battery Adapter
  • Audio Input Box
  • CD-ROM
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty
  • Sony DVFL350 3.5 " Color LCD Viewfinder for PMW-F5