Sony CBK-RGB01

Dual-Link, S-Log gamma, 3G-SDI Software Option for PMW-F3.

The CBK-RGB01 optional software key enables the following functionality in the PMW-F3 camcorder: S-Log gamma, 3G-SDI output, Dual Link RGB444 video output,and User-defined as well as pre-loaded LUTs.This software key option requires the installation of v1.10 operational firmware for the PMW-F3K/L. The PMW-F3K/L v1.10 firmware is user installable via an SxS card, and dowloadable, along with instructions, from the Sony ServicesPlus website: https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sony-software.aspx.

Product Hightlights:

• 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).

What's In The Box:

• 16 GB SxS Card Specially formatted with the software key
• Installation instructions

Click here for more information from Sony's web site.

George Walkley says:  "This is a really useful option to have even if you are not recording using the S-Log RGB outputs. The ability to apply a look up table (LUT) within the camera really extends its dynamic range."