I feel like so many of us have been trying for years to crack the secret of working with slog from the sony cams whether thats the sony f3, f5 or f55. Talk 0 after 3 years of shooting on dslrs im glad that production companys have the chance to use an amazing yet affordable alternative with a camera like the sony f3. Shooting an ad on it last week was a major positive experience for me and i can only. The hdsdi ab outputs will not send out display data. Its like buying a new sensor for the f3 it simple doubles the sensitivity of the sensor. Sonys slog for dummies matt allard explains how it works. Downloads ending for the sony raw driver and some versions of playmemories home, action cam movie creator, and mvr studio. This is episode 23, and in this segment jesse highlights some of the features of the longawaited 4. Sony, in a move that will either please or anger some f3 owners, is releasing s log for free in a new firmware update. Clog and slog have similar, but different gamma curves, they are clearly not the same, the f3 has a bit more compression above 50% than the c300. At the same time, you can record slog encoded rgb output onto hdcam sr tapes and use these as online material. With that in mind, andy shipsides, the camera technology specialist at abelcine, has wrapped up a 4part series that goes over many of the. Canon 7d, sony f3 and canon c300 low light test cinema5d.
I try using the sony s log2 setting and it saves a lot of time but i have to pull back a little for s log. Once an option, the cbkrgb01 rgb and s log gamma output module is now standard equipment. Jul 17, 2012 the fs700 images appear to lack a little of the crispness of the f3. A motion picture camera cannot entertain, enlighten or engage an audience until a cinematographer puts it to work. This may just be because the standard f3 is a little over sharpened in my opinion. Mar 06, 2012 sony, likely fearing the growing competition from the c300 and all of the new dslrs coming out, has decided to make s log a standard option on all new f3 purchases. This utility is only for use with the sony nex f3 camera.
Lut information columns for linked xdcam ex files created on pmw f3. Sony professional products and solutions to redefine your. An informative guide to using the slog upgrade on your. Sony has introduced two new models of the pmw f3, the pmwf3krgb and pmwf3lrgb, which replace the current models and come with slog already installed. S log v ex codec on the sony f3 why recording in s log on a sony f3 will make a big difference when color grading a demo video that has everything, vegas, women and vincent laforet shooting in a helicopter. In the third part of my slog series, i took the sony f3 outside on a nice bright day to show what slog can do. The rgb output and slog gamma module, previously an option, is now standard equipment. Dec 15, 2011 the sony f3 was set to 0db, prores hq 10bit, 5600k, s log, the c300 0db, prores hq 8bit, 5600k, c log. Director of photography art adams knew he wanted to look through cameras for a living at the age of 12. Sony releases slog luts for f55, f5, fs7, fs5 and fs700 cameras. Also, per the readme, i deleted the xdcam ama plug in before installing 7, and now find that there is no sony plug in approved for 7, although i understand if i had left in the old plug in, it would probably have worked just fine in 7. Next level pictures introduces sony f3 slog test indie. Like me, you probably have never heard of sony s log or even had the faintest idea about what it is or what it does. What should be great news is terrible news for those.
Pmwf3, f3, models pmwf3k, pmwf3l are discontinued as models only. What a great picture and how convenient to use it is. Would like to edit some 4k footage from the a7iii before. Please connect your bnc cable to the sdi out of the sony f3. With a 220mbs, 10bit avc codec, the hdcam lite is better. Sony has released a number of look profiles 3d luts as well as a pdf file with information detailing the technical sides of s log and s gamut. Click on the video title and look in the righthand sidebar if you want to download the. Sony creative software xavcxdcam plugin for avid pdzkma2. The sony f3 was set to 0db, prores hq 10bit, 5600k, slog, the c300 0db, prores hq 8bit, 5600k, clog. S log was originally only available on super highend cine cameras like the sony f35.
May 02, 2014 this thread is dedicated to all the long time sony f3 lovers, owners, and shooters on the web. Sony music classic artists to todays stars, local and global. Sony s rgb and s log upgrade option for the f3 is now shipping. While they had decided to make it free with all new f3 cameras back in march, it still cost money for those who hadnt purchased it yet. Canon c300 clog and sony f3 slog comparison sebastian. Sony adds slog for free on the f3 unless you already bought.
Sony creative software xavcxdcam plugin for avid pdzk. Or do any of you have two or three short clips you wouldnt mind sharing. After looking at all this, i have to give it to the sony f3. By understanding what your device can output in the terms of resolution, frame rate and connectivity youll be in a better position to understand the best atomos device for you. The onboard xdcam extm recording takes advantage of sony s wellestablished post workflow. Lut information columns for linked xdcam ex files created on pmwf3. Beautiful sony footage renegade 2 is a collection of luts made for slog 2 add cinematic color grades to your sony footage in one easy step. Specs of the f35 and srw9000pl still exceed the f3, were told, but this camera is no slouch, and footage shot with all 3 cameras should intercut. And perhaps most importantly i have the options of 10. If you were to take an f3 set to slog and expose mid grey at 38 and show that on one of the nice new sony e170 series monitors that have slog gamma and place that next to another f3 with rec709 shooting mig grey at 50% and a similar but conventional 709 monitor the lower and mid range exposures would be near identical and the slog images. Sonys new pmwf3 is sonys third 35mm cinealta digital camcorder and is based on the xdcam ex platform. These documents are applicable for users of the f65, pmwf55, pmwf5, pxwfs7, pxwfs5 and nexfs700r cameras. With a 220mb s, 10bit avc codec, the hdcam lite is better than pro res hq. Does anyone know where i can find some 4k sample footage from an a7iii to grade and edit.
For sale new york city, ny this sony f3 was used on the opening night feature doc. Can be used in premiere pro cc, sony vegas, fcpx, after effects cc, davinci resolve, and many others simple to use great for experienced and amateur movie editors suitable for mac and windows users sony lut download is easy and fast. Enabling hdsdi bnc output on the sony pmw f3 with the slog gamma curve option this wiki is designed to help you understand the recording functionality and versatility of the sony pmw f3. Super 35 imagery here is super 35 depth of field, super 35 angle of view and compatibility with 35mm cine. An example of such a device is the gemini444 recorder. After ten years in hollywood working on feature films, tv series, commercials, music videos, visual effects and docs he returned to his native san francisco bay area, where he currently shoots commercials and highend corporate marketing and branding projects. S log breathes life into your images by preserving the wide colour gamut and dynamic range recorded by the sensor. Sony venice rec709 venice 3d lut posted may 25 2018 by dennis in pwmf55, pxwf7, pxwfs5 with 2 comments sony has released the venicelike rec709 lut for slog3 s gamut3. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about sony products. More tests reveal sony f3 to be an entirely different. Sony releases slog luts for f55, f5, fs7, fs5 and fs700. Sony has released a number of look profiles 3d luts as well as a pdf file with information detailing the technical sides of s log and sgamut. A demo video that has everything, vegas, women and vincent laforet shooting in a helicopter.
Sony responded to this announcement in a couple of ways. In just a few short months, the sony pmwf3 has made some amazing pictures. Sony f3 slog test from next level pictures on vimeo new york city, ny april 18, 2011 next level pictures in association with tstop cinema teamed up with abel cine, kessler crane, wide open camera, angenieux, carl zeiss, cooke, tyler mounts, and miller to unveil the worlds first ever camera test using the sony f3 with slog. Through experimentation, ive found that it does not play nicely with slog23 luts, and. In this respect, the sony pmwf3 super 35mm digital camcorder has been exceedingly fortunate. Two of which was to drop hugely the price of the slog update under a thousand bucks and to announce a free firmware upgrade for the f3 which gave slog as an option but missed some parts of the of the paid upgrade such as 444. Slog was originally only available on super highend cine cameras like the sony f35. In the fourth part of my sony f3 slog series, i explain how to create. From color grading to compositing and chroma key the most demanding postproduction processes benefit from rgb recording.
Some of us have been more successful than others, either grading slog directly or creating a myriad of complex nodes in davinci to get things. Ive read some posts claiming the f3 really isnt capable of true 444 output also. Enabling hdsdi bnc output on the sony pmwf3 with the s. Warning this digital camera firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. Sony pictures the hub for your favourite movies and tv shows.
Like me, you probably have never heard of sony slog or even had the faintest idea about what it is or what it does. What are the penalties in grading if we use a 10 bit 4. Slog breathes life into your images by preserving the wide colour gamut and dynamic range recorded by the sensor. If you like this, youll love renegade 2, our slog 2 lut pack that lets you add pro color grades to your footage with one click. By understanding what your device can output in the terms of resolution, frame rate and connectivity youll be in a better position to. Sony adds free slog to all f3 cameras in new firmware update. Now that its available for the sony f3 i thought id do some research and try continued. Hey people,just got my sony f3l with slog and rgb 444 enabled.
New york city, ny april 19, 2011 next level pictures in association with tstop cinema teamed up with abel cine, kessler crane, wide open lens, angenieux, carl zeiss, cooke, tyler mounts, and miller to unveil the worlds first ever camera test using the sony f3 with slog. Discover our products, solutions and technologies and transform your business today. Sonys slog for dummies matt allard explains how it. View and download sony pmwf3k operating instructions manual online.
Download sony alpha a6300 sample 4k slog 3 footage courtesy of camera labs. Jeff lee and i headed up to the roof of abelcine and found some shade to stand in, this allowed us to show the most contrast possible. S log is available for free as a picture profile if you download the latest firmware. Sony nexfs700 now gets slog2 via firmware update you have. This plugin supports link to ama file into avids nle product of mpeg2 hd clips that are currently growing on the xdcam station internal hard drive. This thread is dedicated to all the long time sony f3 lovers, owners, and shooters on the web. With all the facilities of a true camcorder, the f3 is everything you expect. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. Both lenses have the same optics there is a difference between sony f3 s log and canon c300 clog. Wondering whether i should save up for a gemini recorder or an odyssey 7q to get the 444 color output.
Once an option, the cbkrgb01 rgb and slog gamma output module is now standard equipment. Ive been doing a lot of work on shooting slog2 with the a7s. Sony pmwf3l super 35mm xdcam ex fullhd compact camcorder. In just a few short months, the sony pmw f3 has made some amazing pictures. I did look on sony s site, but didnt see any or i may have missed them. Ive just got the canon c300 for one week and i want to share my thoughts with you. Sony really needs to make the f3 with slog and sr1 built into the body. Experience a world of creative possibilities with s log from sony. It does come close to the alexa in dynamic range and may even exceed it in light sensitivity. Grading the sony a7s with slog 2 and some eoshd cinematic. Nov 05, 2017 jarles premiere pro presets version 4.
Both lenses have the same optics there is a difference between sony f3 s log and canon c300 c log. Sony s rgb and slog upgrade option for the f3 is now shipping. A month later, and now they have changed things again. Why recording in slog on a sony f3 will make a big difference when color grading tweet. In the third part of my s log series i took the sony f3 outside on a nice bright day to show what s log can do. Sony really needs to make the f3 with s log and sr1 built into the body. Ive used them both and yes the alexa is a better overall camera and it should be.
The pl mount works directly with the 35mm cinema lenses you love. Timur put the camera in a number of difficult situations and i think the resulting footage takes to pushing amazingly well. C log and s log have similar, but different gamma curves, they are clearly not the same, the f3 has a bit more compression above 50% than the c300. Sony f3 topic, f3 now comes with free slog personal view talks. Why recording in slog on a sony f3 will make a big. Heres a report from the very first feature shot with it. Changes to sony slog pricing for the pmwf3 filmmaker. By using both hdcam sr tapes and sxs cards, the pmw f3 enables. Experience a world of creative possibilities with slog from sony. Way more dynamic range, way more information in the. Sony and the environment how were reducing our ecofootprint through energy efficiency and recycling initiatives. Both lenses have the same optics there is a difference between sony f3 slog and canon c300 clog. The rgb output and s log gamma module, previously an option, is now standard equipment. The fs700 pictures look more like the s log f3 which has no added image sharpening and in fact in some respects the cinegamma fs700 looks more like the s log f3 than the cinegamma 4 f3.
The sony f3 with the slog option uses its 35mm chip to shoot 4. Sonys rgb and slog upgrade option for the f3 is now shipping. The sony f3 was set to 0db, prores hq 10bit, 5600k, s log, the c300 0db, prores hq 8bit, 5600k, clog. Sony has released a number of look profiles 3d luts as well as a pdf file with information detailing the technical sides of slog and sgamut. Sonys exmor super35 cmos sensor was designed with the benefit of two decades experience in digital cinematography, pioneering digital hd acquisition for feature. Buy sony pmwf3l super 35mm xdcam ex fullhd compact camcorder with slog gamma featuring with pl mount adapter, 35mm cine lens compatibility, 1920 x 1080 hd, native 23. I have an upcoming shoot with my f3 and we will shoot slog to an external recorder. Sony pmwf3k operating instructions manual pdf download. This to me changes the equation regarding the sony f3 while shooters are going gaga over the canonand it certainly has its strengths small size and low lightfor the same price you can shoot on an f3 sony f3 then, when the need or desire arises, take your f3 to another level by renting an external recorder and slog firmware. The art and technology of the f3 full compass systems. The pmwf3 is part of the cinealta 24p family of digital cinematography products and its support for multiple frame rates includes a filmic 23.
Cbk rgb01 is a software upgrade option for the pmwf3 super 35mm cinealta camcorder that allows slog gamma mode, 3gsdi output, dual link hdsdi. Not sure what this will mean in reality yet, it may be that the f3 has a tiny bit of extra headroom. Jul 17, 20 sony nexfs700 now gets slog2 via firmware update you have to pay for it. Unveiled as an affordable 35 prototype at nab, it was introduced at usc on november 17th with film students and independents in mind. Sony releases s log luts for f55, f5, fs7, fs5 and fs700 cameras. Le gemini enregistre les medias en sequences dpx 10 bits en rgb 444. Shot with my sony f3 and the slog firmware upgrade. Joining the f35 and srw9000pl in sony s lineup of cinealta 24p digital cinema cameras, the pmwf3l super 35mm xdcam ex fullhd compact camcorder with s log gamma continues the democratization of highend image capture. Cinescopophilia is an essential place for filmmakers, cameramen, and editors to see the latest and greatest camera gear and accessories for them to have. If you have not updated your camera yet, you can download the firmware from sonys. This device is in our compatibility list because it has a clean output i. Sony f3 pmwf3 cinema camera with full rgb slog 444. I was hoping to see what grading sony 4k footage will be like with my current rig.
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