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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F23
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Pour les clients européens This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable Commission de la Communauté européenne. protection against harmful interference when the equipment is La conformité à cette directive impl
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For the State of California, USA only Voor de Klanten in Nederland Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See � Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate chemisch afval (KCA). Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. � Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat. For the customers in the USA and Canada � Raadpleeg uw leverancier
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features .......................................................................... 7 1-2 Example of System Configuration ............................... 9 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts .............................. 10 1-3-1 Camera Head ..................................................................10 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) .............................................15 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) .................................
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3-2-9 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ..............................32 3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ............................................................................33 3-2-11 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....................33 3-3 Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................34 3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode) ...........34 3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs ........................................36
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4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................74 4-4 Editing the USER Menu ............................................... 75 Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration ........................................................ 78 5-2 List of Items Stored in Files ........................................ 79 5-3 File Operations ............................................................. 81 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” ...............
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Chapter 1 Overview 1 Overview Chapter Multiple frame formats The camera covers the1080 formats of different types to 1-1 Features allow it to be used for high-end content creation, including commercial and broadcasting program production as well as movie making. The F23 is a digital cinematography camera equipped with � Progressive mode: 1080/23.98P, 1080/24P, 1080/25P, 2/3-inch type CCDs, each with an effective pixel count of 1080/29.97P, 1080/50P, 1080/59.94P 1920 (H) × 1080 (V). �
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Chapter 1 Overview Rugged and reliable lens mount Image inversion function The newly designed lens mount utilizes a rigid, highly The image inversion function allows you to cancel out the temperature-stable material, to better withstand frequent image-inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens lens changes, dramatically reducing any galling of the lens converter is used. mount and drift of back focus. Other Features Compatible with film-camera accessories The F23 is designed to be co
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Chapter 1 Overview LOCK 1 LOCK 1 1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a system configuration example For more information about the fittings, connections, or to use of this camera. use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter In this manual, an optional HDVF-C35W HD Electronic 2 Installation and Preparations” as well as the operation Viewfinder is used to instruct how to operate the unit. manuals for the connected equipment. Viewfinders HDVF-20A HD Elec
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Chapter 1 Overview LENS 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts 1-3-1 Camera Head Front panel a VF1 connector f Viewfinder shoe b CONTROL PANEL connector VF1 CTRL Lens mount g Lens fixing lever c Accessory receptacles h Lens mount cap VF2 d VF2 connector e LENS connector a VF1 (viewfinder 1) connector (20-pin) h Lens mount cap Connect a viewfinder (optional). Cover the lens mount with this cap when a lens is not attached. The cover may be removed by rotating the lens b CONTROL PANEL connector
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Chapter 1 Overview Left panel a Level vial k Measure hook/focus reference mark b L handle c Accessory pockets GENLOCK IN TEST OUT MONITOR HD SDI 1 MONITOR HD SDI 2 12V EXT I/O 12V 4A 24V 5.5A OFF CA ON DC IN d DC IN connector DC OUT 24V j DC OUT 24V connector i DC OUT 12V connector h (network) connector g EXT I/O connector f CAM POWER switch e Power indicators a Level vial c Accessory pockets Used as a reference to check that the camera stands Using these accessory pockets in combination
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Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 The necessary settings are made using the NETWORK k Measure hook/focus reference mark menu displayed on the viewfinder or monitor screen. Use as reference for focusing. The same reference mark is also provided at the right of the riser plate (page 13). i DC OUT 12V (DC 12V power output) connector For actual measurement of the distance from a subject, you DC 12V power can be fed to an accessory. can fix the end of a tape measure to the hook. j DC OUT 24V (DC 24V pow
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Chapter 1 Overview The mounting/unmounting mechanism is the same as that a Subdisplay on the rear panel (page 14). For basic settings of this camera. When an SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder has been For details, see “Chapter 2 Installation and docked, some statuses of the recorder can also be Preparations”. displayed. When the supplied assistant panel is connected, the same i Memory Stick section information will be displayed on the assistant panel. A slot to accommodate a “Memory S
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23 Chapter 1 Overview Rear panel f RUN indicator and ON/OFF switch OFF ON a Safety release tab b Accessory clamp lever g GENLOCK IN connector h TEST OUT connector i MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors 1/2 c Lock release knob REMOTE j REMOTE connector d Accessory mount lever e Recorder/interface box DC IN connector (see page 11) receptacles k Wrench box a Safety release tab h TEST OUT connector (BNC type) b Accessory clamp lever An analog test signal is fed from the connector. c Lock release knob T
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) The most parts are common to those on the right panel of Being attached to the top or the rear of the camera head, it the camera head. Connecting the panel to the CONTROL transfers signals and power to/from the camera head. PANEL connector (page 10) of the camera head permits the camera and recorder to be operated at hand. a AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors b Audio input selection switches a CAMERA connector LO
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Chapter 1 Overview e Camera connector 1 When the interface box is mounted on the top or rear of the camera head, video/audio and control signals are sent/ received to/from the camera head. f Camera connector 2 When the interface box is mounted on rear of the camera head, power is sent/received to/from the camera head. Locations and Functions of Parts 16
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Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations LO LC OK CK 1 2 3 FILTER 12CLEAR 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A B5600K 3200K CC C 4300K D 6300K E 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS RUN 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE SET PRO 1 2 3 FILTER 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 451/64ND CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D E6300K 1/2 ND L K VF MENU/DISPLA TUS OC Y CANCEL/STA RUN 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE SET PRO 1 2 3 FILTER 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D 6300K E 1/2 ND LOCK VF
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Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations LO LC OK CK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK 1 23 FILTER 1 CLEAR ND 2 1/4 ND 341/16ND 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K CC B 3200K C D4300K 6300K E 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS 1 23 FILTER 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D 6300K E 1/2 ND RUN 4 LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS AUTO MENU SEL/ BLK ENTER BAL PAGE SET PRO RUN 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE SET PRO 1 2 3 FILTER 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC
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Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations LOCK 1 1 2 3 OCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS PAGE SET PRO 12 3 FILTER 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 341/16ND 51/64ND CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D E6300K 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS RUN 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE SET PRO 1 Mounting to the rear 2-2 Mounting the SRW-1 SRW-1 Recorder In the same manner as the interface box, the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder can be mounted on the top or 1 rear of the camera head. 3 For handling of the SRW-1 Reco
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Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations LENS LENS 30 oo 20 ff CL 12 11 16 VF1 CTRL VF2 VF1 CTRL VF2 15 T 2.8 4 5.6 1.6 2 60 8 7 8 10 6 Selecting a lens file If a lens file for the mounted lens has been registered in the 2-3 Attaching a Lens built-in memory, specify the file on the subdisplay. For lens file selection on the subdisplay, see “3-2-6 Use an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the B4 Selection of a Lens File” (page 31). (2/3”) lens mount. For details on the lens files,
