• Buy a PMW-F3 and get the CBK-RGB01 option for external RGB/S-Log output, free of charge!

Fitted with this option and an external 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 capable recorder, the PMW-F3 represents a formidable and extremely cost-effective system. The camera’s 10-bit 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 output, with or without industry accepted S-Log, delivers maximum dynamic range and flexibility in post-production, capturing the highest quality images for the most demanding productions, including VFX work. For users who aspire to higher picture quality on a modest budget, the PMW-F3 is the clear choice!

Existing PMW-F3 camcorder owners interested to purchase the CBK-RGB01 option should contact their Sony Authorised Content Creation Dealer for a specially-priced offer.

• Buy a PMW-F3 together with the SCL-Z18X140 Power Zoom Lens, and save $2,500 on the bundle!

This powerful combination offers a 14x 18-252mm lens range with manual or servo zoom control, manual/auto focus, manual/auto iris and image stabilisation. With operational handling never before available on a Super35mm camcorder, this is the ideal large sensor set-up for on-the-go shooting in documentary and fast-moving production.

Note, the above offers may be combined.

See http://pro.sony.com.au for more details, email to production.au@ap.sony.com or contact any Sony authorised Content Creation Dealer.

By David Hague

David is the owner and publisher of AusCam Online. He has a background in media dating back to 1979 when he first got involved with photojournalism in motorsport, and went from there into technology via a 5 year stint with Tandy Computers. Following that, he ran a software distribution company on the Gold Coast and was one of the first to recognise the potential of Microsoft Windows.

Moving back to WA, David wrote scripts for Computer Television for video training for the just released Windows and Office 95 among others, and was then lured to Sydney to create web sites for the newly commercial Internet in 1995, building hundreds of sites under contract to OzEmail including Coates Hire, Hertz Queensland, John Williamson, the NSW Board of Studies and many, many more.

He went back into full time journalism as the Managing Editor for Channel 7's 'Gadget Guy', Peter Blasina's publications VideoCamera and Pixelmag, before starting Australasian Camcorder magazine when these publications were shelved. He lives at Sydney's Avalon Beaches nearly on the ocean front with dog Budweiser and in his spare time is a nut for motor sport, road safety, fishing, science fiction - especially Dr Who - and technology.

David can be contacted via david@auscamonline.com