444 Gemini and Sony F3 at DVinfo.net

Ben Peake · April 25th, 2011, 03:55 AM

i know this has been answered earlier but i still dont think its clear, can someone enlighten me without techno jargon, using the f3 with the gemini at 444,
Question does the F3 need the upgrde by sony to enable the use of the Gemini at 444 or is it possible to gain the 444 raster out of the SDI..
thanks in advance

Doug Jensen · April 25th, 2011, 04:27 AM

Ben,

Welcome to DVinfo.
Without the RGB & S-LOG upgrade, the best output you can get from the F3 is 10-bit 4:2:2.

Dan Keaton · April 25th, 2011, 06:41 AM

Dear Ben,

The Gemini 4:4:4 will also record the very popular HD-SDI 4:2:2 10-Bit video.

Thus, the unit will work very well with the Sony F3 with or without the upcoming firmware upgrade.

Our Gemini 4:4:4 will also record HD-SDI 8-Bit.

I hope this helps.

Steve Strickle · April 27th, 2011, 05:45 AM

When is the Gemini supposed to hit the streets?

Thanks.

Allan Barnwell · April 27th, 2011, 07:18 AM

The Gemini is scheduled for release in July.

Sony will start making the firmware upgrade available by summer. I've been told they may not require you to send in the camera to Sony, but dealers (like us) may be provided the upgrade for customer convenience. Details are still uncertain.

Allan Barnwell
Omega Broadcast Group - Professional Video Sales, Rental & Services

Dan Keaton · April 27th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Dear Friends,

We originally planned to start initial shipments by the end of July 2011.

Due to multiple reasons, we now plan on starting shipments in August.

1. We wanted more time to finish the firmware and test the unit.

2. We wanted more time in case the tragic conditions in Japan affect us more than expected.

3. We want the unit to work extremely well when we release it, thus some extra time would allow us to do more testing.

Ben Peake · April 28th, 2011, 04:46 AM

thank you guys ever so much it really is appreciated,, im now going to post another dumb topic on the f3 and s log, apologies in advance

April 25th, 2011, 03:55 AM	#1
Ben Peake New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 7	444 Gemini and Sony F3 i know this has been answered earlier but i still dont think its clear, can someone enlighten me without techno jargon, using the f3 with the gemini at 444, Question does the F3 need the upgrde by sony to enable the use of the Gemini at 444 or is it possible to gain the 444 raster out of the SDI.. thanks in advance

April 25th, 2011, 04:27 AM	#2
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,450	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 Ben, Welcome to DVinfo. Without the RGB & S-LOG upgrade, the best output you can get from the F3 is 10-bit 4:2:2. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

April 25th, 2011, 06:41 AM	#3
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 Dear Ben, The Gemini 4:4:4 will also record the very popular HD-SDI 4:2:2 10-Bit video. Thus, the unit will work very well with the Sony F3 with or without the upcoming firmware upgrade. Our Gemini 4:4:4 will also record HD-SDI 8-Bit. I hope this helps. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 27th, 2011, 05:45 AM	#4
Steve Strickle New Boot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 23	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 When is the Gemini supposed to hit the streets? Thanks.

April 27th, 2011, 07:18 AM	#5
Allan Barnwell Sponsor: Omega Broadcast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 239	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 The Gemini is scheduled for release in July. Sony will start making the firmware upgrade available by summer. I've been told they may not require you to send in the camera to Sony, but dealers (like us) may be provided the upgrade for customer convenience. Details are still uncertain. Allan Barnwell Omega Broadcast Group - Professional Video Sales, Rental & Services

April 27th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 Dear Friends, We originally planned to start initial shipments by the end of July 2011. Due to multiple reasons, we now plan on starting shipments in August. 1. We wanted more time to finish the firmware and test the unit. 2. We wanted more time in case the tragic conditions in Japan affect us more than expected. 3. We want the unit to work extremely well when we release it, thus some extra time would allow us to do more testing. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 28th, 2011, 04:46 AM	#7
Ben Peake New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 7	Re: 444 Gemini and Sony F3 thank you guys ever so much it really is appreciated,, im now going to post another dumb topic on the f3 and s log, apologies in advance