Sony Professional PMW-F3 Camcorder
The Sony Professional PMW-F3 camcorder is designed for television, commercials, music promos and budget features. Based on a Super 35mm sensor and PL mount technology, the video recorder supports plenty of recording formats, including 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, and 1280 x 720 at 23.98/25/29.97p, 50/59.94i and, in DVCAM mode, 25/29.97PsF and 50/59.94i. Both “Slow” and “quick” recording modes or also known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking” are also available. The Sony PMW-F3’s PL mount adapter can accommodate both PL and zoom lenses. It is compatible with a variety of cine lenses such as Cooke, Arri, Fujinon and Zeiss. Additionally, there are two configurations of the PMW-F3 such as the PMW-F3L body only and PMW-F3K with PL lens kit including 35/50/85mm T2.0 fixed focal length lenses. The Sony Professional PMW-F3 camcorder will be launched in January 2011. No word on pricing at this time. [Softpedia]
