Sony F5 Manual

4-459-611-11(1)
Solid-State Memory 
Camcorder
PMW-F55
PMW-F5
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly 
and retain it for future reference. 

Table of Contents2
Overview
Features ...................................................................................... 6
System Configuration  ............................................................... 8
Location and Function of Parts  ............................................... 9
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 15
Sub Display Screen  ...................................................... 15
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen...

Table of Contents3
Using an AXS-R5  .................................................................... 28
Attaching the AXS-R5  ................................................. 28
Removing the AXS-R5  ................................................ 28
Inserting an AXS Memory Card  .................................. 28
Removing an AXS Memory Card  ................................ 28
Recording to an AXS Memory Card  ............................ 29
Formatting an AXS Memory Card...

Table of Contents4
Settings
Sub Display Operation  ........................................................... 38
Sub Display Setting Items  ...................................................... 39
CAMERA Screen  ......................................................... 39
Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 40
Setup Menu List  ...................................................................... 41
Camera Menu...

Table of Contents5
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation  .............................................. 63
Formats and Limitations of Outputs  .................................... 65
Video Formats and Output Signals  .............................. 65
Error/Warning Indications  .................................................... 68
Error Indications ........................................................... 68
Warning Indications  ..................................................... 68
Licenses...

Features6
Overview
The PMW-F55/F5 is a highly compact, 
lightweight and high-performance CineAlta 4K 
camera with a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Single-
chip CMOS image sensor.
The PMW-F55’s CMOS image sensor with 
global shutter function allows you to shoot clear 
4K images without rolling shutter distortion or 
flash band phenomenon for perfect HD recording 
performance.
The PMW-F5’s 4K image sensor allows you to 
record high quality HD pictures.
You can record in MPEG2 HD video format, in 
addition to the...

Features7
OverviewIntuitive user interface
This camcorder has the color LCD panel on the 
inside panel, and direct access menu that assigns 
the commonly-used settings to 6 buttons. 
Displaying the setting information large, makes 
visibility better.
By switching two screens (CAMERA, VIEW), 
you can perform setting speedy.
A LOCK switch allows you to prevent changing 
settings by accident.
Assignable buttons
The inside panel has three assignable buttons, 
while the outside panel has one assignable...

System Configuration8
Overview
This section shows examples of the camera system configuration.
System Configuration
Lenses
SCL-P35T20, SCL-P50T20, SCL-P85T20
SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)
SCL-P20T20/P25T20/P35T20A/P50T20A/P85T20A/P135T20
SCL-P11X15
Viewfinder
DVF-L350Viewfinder
DVF-L700Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
Microphone
ECM-680S (EC-0.5X5F3M), 
ECM-678, ECM-674
PMW-F55, PMW-F5
Remote control unit
RM-B170, RM-B750
Shoulder adaptor
VCT-FSA5SxS memory card
SBP-128B, SBP-64A/B, 
SBP-32, SBS-64G1A, 
SBS-32G1AUSB...

Location and Function of Parts9
Overview
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
The following illustrations are with the battery adaptor (page 14) removed. 
For removing the battery adaptor, see “Removing a battery pack” (page 19).
1.Handle
2.LOCK switchDisables operations on the side operating panel.
3.Viewfinder shoe
4.Tape measure hook/Image sensor position 
index
The  mark and tape measure hook are on a 
plane with the image sensor. To measure the 
precise distance between the...

Location and Function of Parts10
Overview
14.Power switchSet to the ON position (=) to turn the power on. 
Set to the OFF position (1) to turn the power 
off.
Notes
 This camcorder uses a small amount of standby 
power even when the power switch is set to OFF. 
Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not 
be used for a prolonged period.
 When removing the battery pack or the DC IN 
power, be sure to first set the power switch to the 
OFF position. Removing the battery pack or the 
DC IN power while...