Sony F65RS User manual
F65RS
F65 4K and HD Live Production Kit
Overview
F65 top-end Motion Picture 4K camera with 8K sensor combines with the SKC-4065, CA-4000 and BPU-4000 as a liveF65 top-end Motion Picture 4K camera with 8K sensor combines with the SKC-4065, CA-4000 and BPU-4000 as a live
production system camera suitable for 4K and HD productionsproduction system camera suitable for 4K and HD productions
The F65 Live System combines the F65 top-end 8K Super 35mm single sensor Motion Picture camera together with
the SKC-4065 4K live camera adaptor, CA-4000 4K fibre transmission camera system adaptor and BPU-4000
baseband processor unit. The F65 Live System provides cameramen with the same variety of components as any
Sony HD system camera, including a wide choice of viewfinders with a unique Focus Assist function specially
designed for 4K live operations, video returns, tally, intercom and zoom and focus controls. Video technicians
(“shaders”) operate in the control room with traditional RCP/MSU control panels and keep all the standard
operations as with any Sony HD studio camera. All parameters are remotely available to render the best picture in
any environment. With the variety of outputs on the BPU-4000 you can have a simultaneous 4K and HD live
operation, matching Sony HDC Series cameras perfectly. The F65 Live System also offers the capability to create
very high quality HD cut outs from the 8K resolution images (with the SZC-2001 licence option for the BPU-4000) or
operate as a 2x speed 4K slow-motion camera (with the SZC-2002 licence option for the BPU-4000).
F65 top-end Motion Picture 4K camera with 8K sensor
Hailed for its 8K sensor resolution, wide colour space, high sensitivity and ultra low noise, the Sony F65 is the
reference for top end digital Motion Picture cameras. Using the CA-4000 camera adaptor thanks to the
SKC-4065 and BPU-4000 baseband processor, the F65 connects to Sony's principal HD camera control units,
remote control panels and master set-up units.
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SKC-4065 4K live camera adaptor
As the RAW interface of the F65 is different from the PMW-F55, the SKC-4065 enables the CA-4000 to fit onto
the camera body. It also interfaces the main commands with the camera itself, including multi-format,
shutter, ND filter and gain.
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CA-4000 4K fibre transmission camera system adaptor
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This effectively converts the F65 to a live system camera, with a SMPTE fibre interface and a full set of
connections for audio, tally, prompter and more. The SKC-PB40 power booster option for the CA-4000 is
mandatory to use with the F65.
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BPU-4000 baseband processor unit
This vital link “debayers” the RAW signal from the F65 into 4K baseband video and also down-converts 4K to
HD, performs HD cut-outs (with the SZC-2001 license option) and enables 2x speed 4K slow-motion (with the
SZC-2002 license option). For traditional multi-camera shading and control, the BPU-4000 can connect to
Sony HDCU-2000/2500 Camera Control Units, RCP-1000 series remote control panels and MSU-1000/1500
master setup units.
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Features
F65 Live System
The F65 Live System allows you to shoot in 4K and HD in the same way as any other studio camera. The CA-
4000 optical fibre backend transmits the 4K RAW signal from the PMW-F55 to the BPU-4000, which processes
the RAW signal in real time. To attach the CA-4000 to the F65 requires the SKC-4065 4K live camera adaptor.
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Simultaneous 4K and HD output
The BPU-4000 can output 4K, or QFHD, at the same time as HD. The RAW signal is processed in real time,
enabling full creativity with the 7x standard Gamma, 4x HyperGamma or S-Log2 Gamma curves.
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HD cut-outs from 4K
The BPU-4000 allows you to create up to 2x HD virtual camera outputs in parallel to the 4K Live signal. This
enables you to create several views from a single camera, making HD live production more efficient. This
feature requires the SZC-2001 license option for the BPU-4000.
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4K and HD 2x slow-motion
With the SZC-2002 license option for the BPU-4000, the F65 Live System allows you to capture 4K slow-motion
at 2x speed (100p). A HD slow-motion 2x speed output is also available from the HDCU-2000 series (100i).
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Versatility of applications and accessories
The F65 Live System is suitable for many types of applications thanks to its flexibility. It also supports a wide
range of accessories fully compatible with Sony HD system cameras, such as viewfinders, remote control
panels and Camera Control Units.
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Super 35mm CMOS sensor with 20 Megapixels
The F65 features superb image quality in HD/2K and True 4K. The F65 has a 14-stop latitude, high sensitivity
and ultra-low noise. It offers filmic colour reproduction with an unrivalled colour gamut.
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Rotary shutter
The optional mechanical rotary shutter eliminates the rolling-shutter effect common to CMOS sensors.
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Built-in ND filters
Four Neutral Density (ND) filters are supplied with the rotary shutter option.
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Technical Specifications
General
• Power Requirements DC 10.5 V to 17 V
• Power Consumption Approx. 65 W (mechanical rotary shutter operating, without lens and viewfinder, at 23.98PsF mode)
• Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F
0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature -4°F to +140°F
-20°C to +60°C
• Mass 5.0 kg (6.5 kg with accessories)
11 lb (14 lb 5 oz with accessories)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) *[1] 9 x 8 x 10 1/8 inches (without protrusions)
227 x 203 x 255 mm (without protrusions)
Camera Section
• Imaging Device (Type) Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip CMOS
• Imaging Device (Pixel Count) 20 M (total), 19 M (effective)
• Aspect Ratio 17:9
• Built-in Filters Clear, ND0.9 (1/8ND), ND1.2 (1/16ND), ND1.5 (1/32ND), ND1.8 (1/64ND)
• ISO Sensitivity ISO800
• Lens Mount PL mount
• Flange Focal Length 52.00 mm (+/-0.04 mm adjustable in 0.01 mm increments by shim replacement)
• Latitude 14-stop
• Registration Within 0.02% (all zones, without lens)
• Distortion Below measureable level (without lens)
• Shutter Speed 1/24s to 1/6,000s (23.98PsF)
• Shutter Angle 4.2° to 360° (electrical shutter), 11.2° to 180° (mechanical rotary shutter)
• White Balance 3200K, 4300K, 5500K
• Gain -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB
• Gamma Curve S-Log2 Gamma, User
HG7, HG8
Input/Output
• Audio Input CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic +48V switchable with SR-R4
• DC Input
Lemo 8-pin (male) (x1), DC 10.5 V to 17 V, DC 20 V to 30 V
DC 24 V: 3-pin (x1), max. 4 A
DC 12 V: 11-pin (x1), max. 4 A
• Viewfinder 20-pin (x1), Digital viewfinder interface (x1) (To be supported by future upgrades.)
• Lens 12-pin (x1)
• SDI Output BNC (x2), HD-SDI (4:2:2)
• HD-Y Output BNC (x1), 75 Ω, 1.0 Vp-p
• Timecode Input/Output TC IN (x1), TC OUT (x1) with SR-R4
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• Genlock Input BNC (x1), 75 Ω, HD 3-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p
• Remote 8-pin (x1)
• External Input/Output Lemo 5-pin (female) (x1)
• Ethernet RJ-45 type (x1), 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
• Lens Mount Hot Shoe 4-pin (x2), conforming to ARRI LDS (Lens Data System) and Cooke /I Intelligent Electronic Lens System)
• USB Type A, USB2.0 Hi-Speed (x1)
• Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
• "Memory Stick" (MS)/SD Memory
Card
Combo-connector (x1) Supports "Memory Stick Duo", "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Supports SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards up to
class 10
Supplied Accessories
• Supplied Accessories
Viewfinder mounting plate (1)
Riser plate (1)
Power cable connector (LEMO 8-pin) (1)
Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)
Operation Guide (1)
Center handle (1)
Cable clamp belt (1)
Belt bracket (1)
19mm dia carbon rod (1)
+B3 x 5 screws (4)
Notes
• Note *[1] The values for dimensions are approximate.
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RM-B170
Affordable handheld
remote control unit for Sony
studio cameras and
camcorders
SCL-PK3/F
CineAlta 4K PL mount lens
pack x3 (feet)
SCL-PK3/M
CineAlta 4K PL mount lens
pack x3 (metric)
SCL-PK6/F
CineAlta 4K PL mount lens
pack x6 (feet)
SCL-PK6/M
CineAlta 4K PL mount lens
pack x6 (metric)
PVM-741
7.4-inch TRIMASTER EL OLED
monitor with 2x 3G/HD/SD-
SDI inputs and smart
functions.
Control Panels
Lenses and Lens Adaptors
OLED Monitors
SR-R4
SRMASTER Portable Memory
Recorder for F65 Camera
SR-1TS55
SRMemory Card, 1 TB
capacity and 5.5 Gbps
guaranteed write speed
SR-256S15
SRMemory Card, 256 GB
capacity and 1.5Gbps
guaranteed write speed
SR-256S55
SRMemory Card, 256 GB
and 5.5Gbps guaranteed
write speed
SR-512S25
SRMemory Card, 512 GB
and 2.5 Gbps guaranteed
write speed
SR-512S55
SRMemory Card, 512 GB
capacity and 5.5 Gbps
guaranteed write speed
SR Memory and Media
Viewfinders
Accessories
F65RS 6
CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adaptor for use with
the XMPilot Planning
Metadata Solution
ECM-678
Shotgun Electret condenser
microphone
SR-D1
SRMASTER compact
memory drive unit
SR-PC4
SRMASTER Data Transfer Unit
Option Boards, Modules and Plug-
ins
Shotgun
SRMASTER
DVF-EL100
OLED 0.7-inch colour HD
digital viewfinder
DVF-L700
LCD 7-inch colour full HD
digital viewfinder
HDVF-C30WR
High resolution 2.7inch
colour viewfinder
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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. The values for mass and dimension are approximate.
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