Sony F5 Manual

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ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN 
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY 
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE 
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING 
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED 
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED 
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER 
APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 
PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS 
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, 
COLORADO 80206.
“PACKAGED MEDIA” means any storage 
media storing MPEG-2 video information such as 
DVD movie which are sold/distributed to general 
consumers. Disc replicators or sellers of the 
PACKAGED MEDIA need to obtain licenses for 
their own business from MPEG LA. Please 
contact MPEG LA for any further information. 
MPEG LA. L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, 
SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206
http://www.mpegla.com
This product uses software to which the GPL/
LGPL applies. This informs you that you have a 
right to have access to, modify, and redistribute 
source code for these software programs under 
the conditions of the GPL/LGPL.
The source code is provided on the internet. Use 
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and the software copyright holders, this product 
uses open software.
To meet the requirements of the software 
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Licenses
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio 
License
On accessing software to which 
the GPL/LGPL applies
Open software licenses 
						

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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 76.
Battery Operating Time
PMW-F55
Approx. 150 min with BP-FL75
PMW-F5
Approx. 160 min with BP-FL75
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC
AVC/H.264 High 4:2:2 Intra Profile
4K: VBR, 600 Mbps max.
HD: SMPTE RP2027 Class100 
compliant
MPEG HD422
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max., 
MPEG-2 422P@HL
Recording Format (Audio)
LPCM 8CH (2CH recording/playback), 
24-bit, 48-kHz
Recording Frame Rate
PMW-F55
XAVC 4K: 4096 × 2160, 23.98p/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
PMW-F5
XAVC HD: 1920 × 1080, 23.98p/25p/
29.97p/50p/59.94p
MPEG2 HD: 1920 × 1080, 50i/59.94i/
23.98p/25p/29.97p
Recording/Playback Time
When SBS-32G1A is used
MPEG2 HD: Approx. 60 min
When SBS-64G1A is used
MPEG2 HD: Approx. 120 min
When SBS-32 is used
XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 30 min
When SBS-64A is used
XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 60 min
When SBS-64B is used
XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 20 min
When SBS-128B is used
XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 40 min
Note
These approximate recording/playback times 
depend on operating conditions, available 
memory, etc.
Specifications
General 
						

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Imaging Device
PMW-F55
Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip 
CMOS with Global Shutter
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, 24p, 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 HD: 1-60P
White Balance
Preset (3200K, 4300K, 5500K), 
Memory
Gain
–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve
STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, 
STD6
HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, and HG8
S-Log2
Audio Input
CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) 
(×2), LINE/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
Note
When connecting a device to the DC OUT 
connector, use one with current consumption 
of 1.8 A or less.
Camera Section
Input/Output 
						

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SDI Output
BNC (×4)
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) (To be supported 
by future upgrade.)
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
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.
Media
Package Configuration 
						

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PL mount wide angle zoom lens
SCL-P11X15
PL lens
SCL-P35T20, SCL-P50T20, SCL-P85T20, 
SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)
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 card
AXS-512S24
SxS memory card USB reader/writer
SBAC-US20
AXS memory card reader
AXS-CR1
Remote control unit
RM-B170, RM-B750
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Optional Accessories 
						

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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  19
AC Power  20
ACCESS lamp  25, 27
All File  55
All Reset  59
Aperture  47
Assignable Button  33, 57
Audio  30, 32
Audio Input  49
Audio Level  32, 49
Audio menu  49
Audio Output  49
AXS memory card  28
AXS Recorder  59
AXS-R5  28
B
Base Setting  57
Battery Alarm  58
Battery Pack  19
Black  42
Built-in speaker  30
C
Camera Config  56
Camera menu  41
CAMERA screen  39
Clip  31, 35, 61
Clip name  31
Clock  20
Clock Set  58
CMOS Image Sensors  64
Color Bars  45
Color space  24
Color Temp  39
Color temperature  32
Cueing up  30
D
DC IN Power  20
DC Voltage Alarm  58
Detail  46
Display Clip Properties  36
Display On/Off  53
E
Electronic Shutter  31
Error Indications  68
ExpressCard slot  61
External Monitor  60
External Synchronization  62
F
Fan Control  58
File menu  55
Flange focal length  22
Flare  42
Focus Magnifier  33
Format  25, 27, 29
Format Media  55
G
Gain  32, 43
Gamma  39, 45
Genlock  57, 62
GENLOCK IN connector  62
H
HDMI OUT connector  60, 66
Headphones connector  30
Hours Meter  59
I
Image Inversion  45
K
Knee  46
L
LCD Monitor  17
Lens  21
Lens File  55
Lens Interface  45
M
Main recorded signal  23
Maintenance menu  56
Marker  52
Matrix  47
Media Full  26
Media menu  55
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Media Near Full  26
MENU button  40
MENU dial  38, 40
MLUT  39
Monitor LUT  50
MPEG2 Proxy  36, 54
Multi Matrix  48
N
ND Filter  9
Nonlinear editing  61
O
Offset White  42
OPTION button  35
Output Display  50
Output Format  50
Output Setting  50
Output signal  65
P
Paint menu  45
Peaking  51
R
REC button  30
Rec Control  54
Rec Format  57
Recording menu  54
S
S&Q FPS  39
S&Q Motion  44
SBAC-US20  61
Scene File  55
SD memory card  27
SDHC memory card  27
SDI OUT connector  60, 65
SDI Rec Control  54
SEL/SET dial  38, 40
Sensitivity  32
Sensitivity/Gain  39
Setting value file  27
Setup menu  40, 41
Shooting mode  23
Shutter  39, 44
Simultaneously recording  33
Skin Detail  47
SLOT SELECT button  25
Slow & Quick Motion  33
Slow Shutter  44
Status screen  10, 16
Sub display  15, 38
Sub display setting items  39
Switch/Lamp  58
SxS Device Driver Software  61
SxS Memory Cards  24
System frequency  31
System menu  57
System Setting  57
T
TC connector  62
TC Display  54
TC/UB menu  54
TEST OUT connector  60, 67
Test Saw  56
Thumbnail menu  35
Thumbnail screen  34
Time and date  20
Time Data  32
Time Zone  20
Timecode  32, 54, 62
U
USB cable  61
UTC  20
V
Version  59
VF menu  51
VF Setting  51
Video format  65
Video menu  50
Viewfinder  17, 22
W
Warning Indications  68
White  41
White balance  32
White Clip  46
Z
Zebra  52