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Intro image for article NAB 2017: Sony Updates
Tech News
I stopped by the Sony booth, where Joseph Schimizzi talked me through their recent updates. A big focus for Sony this year has been increased support for HDR, and with these updates they are making the technology much more accessible to a larger base of users, and a wider audience.
Intro image for article NAB 2016 Tech Talks at the AbelCine Booth: Sony
Tech News
In this Tech Talk, Sony's Peter Crithary came by with the new AXS-R7 Raw Recorder. We posted about this dual-slot Raw recorder when it was first announced, but now we were able to take a closer look at the unit mounted on the F55.
Intro image for article Sony Announces R7 Raw Recorder & New Firmware
Tech News
Today Sony announced the new AXS-R7 Raw Recorder for the F5 & F55 cameras. The new AXS-R7 is a robust new dual-slot Raw recorder that enables recording up to 120 fps in 4K on the F55.
Intro image for article Installing the CBKZ-55FX 4K Upgrade License for the Sony PMW-F5
Tutorials & Guides
Sony's CBKZ-55FX upgrade license enables the PMW-F5 to record and playback 4K, effectively doubling the camera's resolution. It also adds 4K quad-SDI and HDMI output, as well as simultaneous recording of XAVC at 4K and MPEG 50Mbps 422 in HD.
Intro image for article New Sony FS7 Scene Files from AbelCine
Tools, Charts & Downloads
The Sony FS7 camera is shipping in quantity now, and we've had a lot of requests for some of our custom scene files. We've put together five files in our usual flavors, along with new matching files for the Sony F5.
Intro image for article Sony Releases PMW-F5 & PMW-F55 Firmware Version 5.0
Tech News
To kick off the weekend, Sony has released their new firmware 5.0 for the PMW-F5 and PMW-F55.
Intro image for article Sony F5/F55 Tip: Using VF High Contrast Mode When Shooting HFR
Tutorials & Guides
Back in January, Juliet wrote a fairly extensive post explaining the process of getting HFR recording working on your Sony F55 or F5. It's a great feature that many people are excited about, but a common question that pops up is, "Why can't I use LUTs when shooting in the HFR mode?" LUTs can definitely make your life easier when shooting in S-Log, so Alister Chapman has found an interesting workaround over on XDCam-User.
Intro image for article Creating and Importing LUTs for the Sony F5/F55
Tutorials & Guides
In the latest firmware version 4.0 for the F5/F55, Sony added the ability to load custom 3D LUTs. This enables you to see the look you want on set while recording in Raw or Log. Many have been asking about this feature for some time now, and Sony has now made it available.
Intro image for article Quick Tip: Using the OptiTek Mark II Adapter with Sony F5/F55
Tutorials & Guides
We've recently received a number of calls asking about the functionality of the OptiTek Mark II on Sony cameras (F3/F5/F55). In today's Quick Tip, I will take you through the steps to get the adapter up and running.