Announcement on 17th? at DVinfo.net

Nate Weaver · January 17th, 2011, 12:29 PM

The twitter feed from Sony USA, "CineAlta News" mentioned they would have an announcement today of some sort.

Considering I'm at about 95% on pulling the trigger on this cam, and am in line at a retailer, I figured I'd ask here if anybody caught a changed website or other communique today. It is 1:30pm New Jersey (Sony) time and I've seen nothing in a cursory search.

It pains me to start a thread on an "announcement" because it creates a lot of noise on other boards, so feel free NOT to respond until something actually happens :). Just a placeholder for hopefully something worth talking about soon.

James Houk · January 17th, 2011, 12:35 PM

Notes on Video has indicated that Sony has a promotional Blu-ray disc for the PMW-F3 that you can get for free.

They posted this today (the 17th) and say this is *not* today's "new information" announcement from Sony.

Notes On Video: Sony PMW-F3 Blu-ray Disc

Nate Weaver · January 17th, 2011, 06:31 PM

via Twitter, @CineAltaNews:

"PMW-F3, new information release pushed to tomorrow! Sorry for delay"

David C. Williams · January 17th, 2011, 07:06 PM

Hopefully it's finalising the package included, release date, and perhaps some international pricing. I have not been able to get any dealer here in AU to give me anything more than ballpark pricing, but they are very keen for me to put down a deposit...

Tony Partamian · January 17th, 2011, 11:32 PM

Hope it's 4:2:2 50mbs on-board

Updates, no changes to production schedule. Pre-production units do not represent feature implementation on soon, shipping units

Giuseppe Pugliese · January 18th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

The twitter feed from Sony USA, "CineAlta News" mentioned they would have an announcement today of some sort.

Considering I'm at about 95% on pulling the trigger on this cam, and am in line at a retailer, I figured I'd ask here if anybody caught a changed website or other communique today. It is 1:30pm New Jersey (Sony) time and I've seen nothing in a cursory search.

It pains me to start a thread on an "announcement" because it creates a lot of noise on other boards, so feel free NOT to respond until something actually happens :). Just a placeholder for hopefully something worth talking about soon.

I pre-ordered mine already, and have been very close with Sony these past few months, including going to all the meetings I can honestly say I have no idea what this could be about. I have a feeling this might be anti-climatic, like a shipping date info, which quite frankly is not really news as it is an update.

If it was a price drop, extra lens, free upgrade to Slogs instead of paid, or higher internal codec, thats what I would consider "news". Other wise I'll just be here waiting, for that box to arrive.

EDIT: Could this be about the R1 recorder? They could be announcing the pricing and availability of that. It didn't have to directly be about the F3...

Peter Corbett · January 18th, 2011, 03:14 AM

50mbs or cheap(!) 4:4:4 recorder would be nice!

Giuseppe Pugliese · January 18th, 2011, 10:28 AM

any update to this??

Nate Weaver · January 18th, 2011, 04:08 PM

via Twitter, again:

"New info: PMW-F3, #3DLink releasing April with initial feature set. 2nd release of firmware scheduled September, remaining functionality"

"New info: PMW-F3, Power zoom design specs have changed, originally 15x. New design will be 14x"

"PMW-F3, #3DLink firmware, two keys to work, one for each PMW-F3. 3DLink cable will also be required. Combine with Genlock, 700 Protocol"

"PMW-F3, S-log, 3G, Dual Link HD-SDI will be one firmware package and available in April"

Joe Carney · January 18th, 2011, 06:02 PM

Just in time for NAB. Maybe I will go this year.

Giuseppe Pugliese · January 18th, 2011, 09:32 PM

"PMW-F3, S-log, 3G, Dual Link HD-SDI will be one firmware package and available in April"

Now that is a nice update, originally they were talking about the 3G and S-log separate from the dual link prices, now its just one flat price, I just hope its not going to jump the cost even higher.

Theres still no information on a lot of stuff... which concerns me considering a month away or less from the camera being in stores

Andrew Stone · January 18th, 2011, 11:12 PM

Interesting development in the all-in-one software upgrade.

Anyone know when the target date is for the Sony external 444 recorder that is paired for the F3?

January 17th, 2011, 12:29 PM	#1
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Announcement on 17th? The twitter feed from Sony USA, "CineAlta News" mentioned they would have an announcement today of some sort. Considering I'm at about 95% on pulling the trigger on this cam, and am in line at a retailer, I figured I'd ask here if anybody caught a changed website or other communique today. It is 1:30pm New Jersey (Sony) time and I've seen nothing in a cursory search. It pains me to start a thread on an "announcement" because it creates a lot of noise on other boards, so feel free NOT to respond until something actually happens :). Just a placeholder for hopefully something worth talking about soon. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

January 17th, 2011, 12:35 PM	#2
James Houk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78	Notes on Video has indicated that Sony has a promotional Blu-ray disc for the PMW-F3 that you can get for free. They posted this today (the 17th) and say this is not today's "new information" announcement from Sony. Notes On Video: Sony PMW-F3 Blu-ray Disc __________________ www.viddovation.com

January 17th, 2011, 07:06 PM	#4
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	Hopefully it's finalising the package included, release date, and perhaps some international pricing. I have not been able to get any dealer here in AU to give me anything more than ballpark pricing, but they are very keen for me to put down a deposit... __________________ www.davidwilliams.com.au

January 18th, 2011, 03:14 AM	#7
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	50mbs or cheap(!) 4:4:4 recorder would be nice! __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

January 18th, 2011, 04:08 PM	#9
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	via Twitter, again: "New info: PMW-F3, #3DLink releasing April with initial feature set. 2nd release of firmware scheduled September, remaining functionality" "New info: PMW-F3, Power zoom design specs have changed, originally 15x. New design will be 14x" "PMW-F3, #3DLink firmware, two keys to work, one for each PMW-F3. 3DLink cable will also be required. Combine with Genlock, 700 Protocol" "PMW-F3, S-log, 3G, Dual Link HD-SDI will be one firmware package and available in April" __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

January 17th, 2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Hrrm. via Twitter, @CineAltaNews: "PMW-F3, new information release pushed to tomorrow! Sorry for delay" __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

January 17th, 2011, 11:32 PM	#5
Tony Partamian Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lebanon Posts: 51	Hope it's 4:2:2 50mbs on-board Updates, no changes to production schedule. Pre-production units do not represent feature implementation on soon, shipping units

January 18th, 2011, 10:28 AM	#8
Giuseppe Pugliese Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York Posts: 392	any update to this??

January 18th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#10
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Just in time for NAB. Maybe I will go this year. __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

January 18th, 2011, 09:32 PM	#11
Giuseppe Pugliese Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York Posts: 392	"PMW-F3, S-log, 3G, Dual Link HD-SDI will be one firmware package and available in April" Now that is a nice update, originally they were talking about the 3G and S-log separate from the dual link prices, now its just one flat price, I just hope its not going to jump the cost even higher. Theres still no information on a lot of stuff... which concerns me considering a month away or less from the camera being in stores

January 18th, 2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Interesting development in the all-in-one software upgrade. Anyone know when the target date is for the Sony external 444 recorder that is paired for the F3?