《汐》TIDE (2024), shot on Sony PMW-F3
Director and Cinematographer: Vincent IP
Actress: Jiang Ting
Art Director: Emily Chun
Camera Assistant: Sam Tam
Shot on Sony PMW-F3, 2024
with Dzofilm Pictor zoom.
ProRes 422 HQ with Blackmagic Video Assist 5"
This is a camera test of Sony PMW-F3, release in 2011. I recently found some videos that shot with this camera and I really love the colour of it. So I started to research everything about F3 and it surprises me with the imagery that F3 can capture, even in 2024. Even though it is a FullHD camera, the resolution in a 4K timeline looks sharp enough, the organic colour and skin tone are pleasing.
I don't know why it seems the technology and products from around 2011 feels better than now, or I would say it is joyful to use. I own a Leica M8, the first CCD from Leica; Blackmagic OG pocket, and now I have my Sony F3 from Cine Alta line. Those are the things when I started exploring photography and film making, after all these years, I become a cinematographer and I use almost all kind of cameras. I know they are not the best on spec, but the most important thing is I can feel my passion of film making and photography when holding them on my hands.
I will try to make more videos with F3 or even other interesting cameras. If you have any questions about the setup or this camera, leave me a comment.
Cheers,
Vincent