SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: Sony is showcasing its F65 Hollywood Digital Cinema Camera for DoPs and rental houses in South Africa.
The F65 is Sony’s flagship 4K camera and its 20 megapixel 8K sensor is designed for filmmakers who want to shoot at the height of image quality.
“Sony South Africa is pleased to be able to bring the new F65 Digital Cinema Camera rig to demonstrate to the industry,’ says Jess Goedhals, general manager of Sony’s Broadcast and Professional Department.
“The reaction from all attendees has been extremely positive. The main aim of the trip is to showcase the highest end camera technology that Sony has developed ahead of the arrival of the much talked about PMW-F5 and PMW-55,’ adds Goedhals.
Richard Lewis, product specialist for cinematography at Sony Europe says there are more than 30 commercials and feature films currently in production which have shot on the F65, most notably the upcoming sci-fi movie, Oblivion, shot by Joseph Kosinski. After Earth by M. Knight Shyamalan was also shot on the F65.
Report by Martie Bester
