Sony F5 Manual

Attaching Optional Devices21
Preparations
Recommended lenses
SCL-P35T20 (Focal length: 35 mm)
SCL-P50T20 (Focal length: 50 mm)
SCL-P85T20 (Focal length: 85 mm)
SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)
 SCL-P20T20 (Focal length: 20 mm)
 SCL-P25T20 (Focal length: 25 mm)
 SCL-P35T20A (Focal length: 35 mm)
 SCL-P50T20A (Focal length: 50 mm)
 SCL-P85T20A (Focal length: 85 mm)
 SCL-P135T20 (Focal length: 135 mm)
SCL-P11X15
For details about available lenses for the camcorder, 
contact a Sony service representative.
Do not...

Attaching Optional Devices22
Preparations
To attach an ARRI* LDS lens or Cooke/i lens
Match the contact of the lens to the hot shoe of the 
camcorder.
* ARRI Group
Adjusting a flange focal length
You need to adjust the flange focal length 
(distance from the mounting flange to the film 
plane) for the following cases.
 When a lens is attached for the first time.
 When a lens is changed.
 When focus is not achieved for either tele or 
wide angle while using a zoom lens.
You can adjust the flange focal...

Setting the Basic Action23
Preparations
1Loosen the fixing ring of the viewfinder 
shoe, align the slot of the viewfinder, 
then attach the viewfinder by sliding it 
horizontally.
2Tighten the fixing ring after 
determining the left and right position 
of the viewfinder, then connect the 
viewfinder cable to the VF connector of 
the camcorder.
To remove the viewfinder
Loosen the fixing ring for the viewfinder, raise 
the stopper, then remove the viewfinder by 
sliding it in the reverse direction for when...

Using SxS Memory Cards24
Preparations
Select the color reproducibility.
Select it by using “Color Space” in “Base Setting” 
(page 57) of the System menu.
S-Gamut: Allows you to record in a wider gamut 
that is comparable with a film camera. You 
can expand the color expression in the post-
production process.
Note
“White Switch” (page 41) of the Camera menu can 
be selected from among Preset 3200K/Preset 
4300K/Preset 5500K. “Gamma” (page 45) of the 
Paint menu is locked to “S-Log2.”
Normal: Reproduces...

Using SxS Memory Cards25
Preparations
2Insert the SxS memory card into the slot 
with the SxS label facing to the right.
The ACCESS lamp (page 12) lights in red 
then changes to green once the memory card 
is ready for use.
3Close the cover.
Status indications by the ACCESS lamps
Card slots A and B are accompanied by the 
respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their status.
1Open the cover of the card slot block, 
press the EJECT button (page 12), then 
pull the button out.
2Press the EJECT button again to...

Using SxS Memory Cards26
Preparations
Replacing an SxS memory card
 If the available time on two cards in total 
becomes less than 5 minutes, the message 
“Media Near Full,” flashing the REC lamp, and 
a beep sound, will warn you. Replace the cards 
with those that have sufficient space.
 If you continue recording until the total 
remaining time reaches zero, the message 
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one 
SxS memory card.
If the...

Using an SD card27
Preparations
You can store the setting value file of the camera 
on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be 
loaded from the SD card.
SDHC memory card* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, 
UHS is not compatible, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB)
SD memory card* (File system: FAT 16, 
Capacity: up to 2 GB)
* Indicated as “SD card” in these Operating Instructions.
1Open the cover of the card slot block 
(page 12).
2Insert the SD memory card into the slot 
with the SD label facing up.
The ACCESS lamp...

Using an AXS-R528
Preparations
You can record image/audio (RAW format) data 
to the AXS (Access Memory Card System) 
recorder AXS-R5 (optional) by connecting the 
AXS recorder to the camcorder.
Note
Attach/remove the AXS-R5 while the camcorder is 
turned off.
1Press the release button of the AXS-R5 
(1) to pop up the ejection lever, then 
raise the ejection lever (2).
2Insert the projection of the AXS-R5 into 
the slot on the rear of the camcorder 
(1), then lower the ejection lever (2).
Notes
 Before...

Using an AXS-R529
Preparations
Note
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off 
or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed. 
Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its 
ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the 
power or remove a memory card.
Set “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) 
to “Cine EI,” and “Main Operation” in “Base 
Setting” (page 57) to “RAW” of the System 
menu.
For settings of the AXS-R5, see “AXS Recorder” 
(page 59) of the...

Basic Operation Procedure30
Recording
Basic recording can be performed with the 
following procedures.
1Make sure that the necessary devices 
are attached to the camcorder and 
power is supplied to them.
2Load the memory card(s).
If you load two cards, recording is continued 
by automatically switching to the second 
card when the first card becomes full.
3Set the power switch (page 10) to the ON 
position.
The recording screen is displayed on the 
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
4Press the REC button...