Firmware 1.1 and S-log available June 1

[Greg Penetrante]

Here from Sony...

INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW CBK-RGB01 4:4:4 RGB AND S-LOG OUTPUT OPTIONAL SOFTWARE FOR PMW-F3K/L
TYPE: INTRODUCTION
Sony is pleased to announce the introduction of the CBK-RGB01 Optional Firmware Upgrade for the
PMW-F3 XDCAM EX 35mm Camcorder. This new upgrade enables the following functions:
1. S-Log gamma
2. 3G-SDI output
3. Dual Link RGB444 video output
4. User LUTs
5. Pre-loaded LUTs
RGB 4:4:4 Output
RGB 4:4:4 1080 23.98/ 25/ 29.97PsF signal is available over an HD-SDI dual-link interface or 3G HD-SDI
output (menu defined), allowing the use of an external recorder such as the SR-R1 SRMemory Recorder
for the highest quality output for VFX works such as Chroma-key, compositing, and CGI. The Dual Link
HD-SDI option enables 10-bit RGB 23.98/25/29.97PsF or 10 bit 4:2:2 108050P/59.94P uncompressed
external recording – ideal for integration with high quality production workflows such as HDCAM SR.
S-Log Gamma
S-Log mode is available with a wide dynamic range (800%) in the RGB 4:4:4 10-bit signal.
Built in LUTs
Retain the maximum dynamic range from shadow details to highlight. Exactly the same S-Log workflow
as for high-end products such as the Sony F-35.
LUT (Look Up Table)
LUTs can be applied to HD-SDI output and SxS recording off-line. User-defined LUTs (created by CVP
file editor) can be stored by using an SxS card. LUTs can be used for off-line edit with the SxS
recorded content. Users can also transfer user-defined LUTs from one camera to another for ease of
set up.
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This new software upgrade option requires the installation of v1.10 operational firmware for the PMWF3K/
L. The PMW-F3K/L v1.10 firmware is user installable via an SxS card, and downloadable, along with
instructions, from the Sony ServicesPlus website: https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sonysoftware.aspx
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List Price Qty Available
CBK-RGB01 - 4:4:4 RGB and S-Log output option software for PMW-F3K/L $ 4,440 - 1 June, 2011
Features and specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice.

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I've ordered it today. Let's see what happens ;)

[Leonard Levy]

Now its $4,400?

[Nate Weaver]

Did this info come from a Sony USA source?

I'm a little irked at the rollout of the SLog upgrade. No dates, confusing pricing (I've heard $3300, $3600, now $4400 all from trusted sources, two of which were Sony). Hopefully it's $4400 Canadian? Australian?

I'll let the fact that back in November it was slated for April slide...nobody seems to remember that bullet point except me I think.

[Jean-Philippe Archibald]

For your info, the Canadian dollar is stronger than the the US one in the moment. I hope for you that's NOT 4400$ CDN ;-)

[Nate Weaver]

Originally Posted by Jean-Philippe Archibald

For your info, the Canadian dollar is stronger than the the US one in the moment. I hope for you that's NOT 4400$ CDN ;-)

Haven't been paying attention. I knew somebody would take that one and run with it.

[Colin Hubick]

Originally Posted by Greg Penetrante

This new software upgrade option requires the installation of v1.10 operational firmware for the PMWF3K/
L. The PMW-F3K/L v1.10 firmware is user installable via an SxS card, and downloadable, along with
instructions, from the Sony ServicesPlus website: https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sonysoftware.aspx
*
List Price Qty Available
CBK-RGB01 - 4:4:4 RGB and S-Log output option software for PMW-F3K/L $ 4,440 - 1 June, 2011
Features and specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice.

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I've ordered it today. Let's see what happens ;)

I tried the link above, but it doesn't work, does anybody know where exactly the v1.10 of the F3 firmware is?

[David C. Williams]

Anyone found the v1.10 firmware yet? Searched everywhere, no luck...

[Andy Shipsides]

It doesn't look to be posted yet. I did not receive any update from Sony on that yet. Hopefully in a couple of hours it will be up.

Andy

[Andrew Stone]

An updated version of the firmware information.

PMW-F3 New Firmware Information

author Peter Crithary posted 6/1/2011

The following features are free of charge:

Dual Link HD-SDI output
4:2:2 10bit 1080 23.98/ 25/ 29.97PsF*
*1080 59.94i and 50i are already available with V1.00.
SxS software key installation for CBK-RGB01 and CBK-3DL01.
Planning metadata functionality same as PMW-350 V1.30 except Wi-Fi.
Simultaneous HD-SDI and HDMI output (menu setting)
Ability to use the S & Q dial for menu setting (same as jog dial on the rear panel).
Display the signal format of the Dual Link output on the STATUS window.
In Thumbnail mode, vertical navigation of the cursor is now possible
TC output follows the internal Timecode Generator (TCG).
One-click adjustment of Peaking, Brightness and Contrast of the LCD/EVF.

The following features are activated with the CBK-RGB01 optional cost-based software key:

RGB4:4:4 10bit, 1080 23.98/ 25/ 29.97PsF output on the Dual Link HD-SDI or 3G-SDI.
S-LOG Gamma output on the Dual Link or 3G-SDI.
Switching HD-SDI Dual Link and 3G-SDI.
3G-SDI is only available on the Link-A connector and Link-B is OFF.
LUTs (including x4 preset and x5 user-defined) for on-set video monitoring.
LUT On/Off is applied to both HD-SDI output and SxS recording at the same time.
LUT name information will be recorded to SxS as NRT metadata of the Clips and it can be seen by the XDCAM browser.
User-defined LUTs can be created by CVP file editor for free.
Wi-Fi function for Planning metadata (same as V1.30 for PMW-350).

[Andrew Stone]

Direct link to the firmware download page:

https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.co...del-PMWF3.aspx

[David C. Williams]

Cheers Andrew!

[David C. Williams]

Good news and bad news. Upgrade went fine. All my MXM adapters now no longer work in my F3.

[Aaron Newsome]

What's an MXM adapter?

[Chris Medico]

Originally Posted by David C. Williams

Good news and bad news. Upgrade went fine. All my MXM adapters now no longer work in my F3.

Now that sucks.

What happens? Do you get an error or does the camera not recognize them?

[David C. Williams]

Nothing at all happens when I put them in with the SDHC cards in them. I've found if I put the adapter into the SxS slot without the SDHC card inside, then slide the card into the adapter, they are recognised. Not sure if reliability is affected yet. Rebooting dismounts them again.