Current Cinematic Cameras like the Arri, Canon C500 and C500 mark II cost a fortune and while you can’t bench those and create with the current DSLRs and mirrorless cameras available in the market, there’s just something about capturing your footage on cameras that were built with filmmakers in mind and in this video, the guys at DSLR Video Shooter tear into the Sony PWM F3 Cine camera that was released in 2010 and check how it holds up against today’s standards.
Straight out the gate, the camera doesn’t shoot 4K, peaking its resolution at 1080p at 30fps meaning there’s no slow motion on it but outside that, the camera does an amazing job for a 10-year-old, providing all the knobs and switches that put you in full control of your footage. Below is a summarized list of pros and cons, should you be considering getting this camera;
Pros:
- Incredible image quality 10-bit 4:2:2 HD at 24 and 30p
- Built-in ND filter
- Rugged build
- Professional XLR inputs and audio controls
- Super clean S-log image
- Very affordable for a cinema camera.
Cons:
- No slow-motion options at 1080p
- ISO is limited to 6400 and below
- Display and EVF aren’t the best compared to modern cameras
- FZ mount requires an adapter
- Poor/no video autofocus
Judging by the fact that it’s ten years old, this is an amazing camera that serves the basic filming needs with a couple of more bells and whistles attached for free. To learn in-depth about the camera, watch the video above.
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Header Image By Tor Even Mathisen.
