Need help?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll help you get the gear you need.
Sony PMW-F3L
Available Today
Note to Filmmakers: Our F3 cameras come loaded with the latest free firmware available at this time(v1.10), as well as, the complete set of Abelcine Picture Profiles. The new CBK-RGB01 4:4:4 Upgrade is available here.
The Sony PMW-F3L’s newly developed Super35mm-size CMOS sensor offers a variety of advantages over smaller sensors, including increased control over depth of field, higher sensitivity in low light, lower image noise, and an exceptional dynamic range. Unlike smaller, broadcast-style sensors or the larger “full-frame” sensor found in some DSLRs, the PMW-F3’s chip is on a par with Hollywood film cameras, in terms of field of view and depth of field. That means complete compatibility with cine-style film lenses and consistency of vision for cinematographers used to shooting on 35mm film.
The unit’s low power consumption (24 watts) gives it up to 3 hours on a single battery and also minimizes heat generation. It records natively to SxS media, using the MPEG-2 long GOP codec in an 8-bit 4:2:0 color space. More demanding applications can utilize the camera’s dual-link HD-SDI ports to output to an external recorder in 10-bit 4:2:2.
The PMW-F3 is the first compact camcorder to be a member of the legendary Sony CineAlta family. It offers native 23.98p* recording which, in combination with advanced creative features such as selectable gamma curves, makes this camcorder ideal for cinema production.
*In 1440 × 1080/23.98p (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98p and recorded as 59.94i signals through means of 3:2 pull-down.
The camera comes with a PL mount adapter. This “F3L” version of the camera does NOT include the Sony prime lens set.
We require either a certificate of insurance or a deposit to rent this item.
- Specialty
- Video
- Sony PMW-F3 Camera
- Battery (BPU-60)
- Charger
- USB Cable
- Pelican Hard Case
*remote available upon request
LensRentals.com offers rentals ranging in length from 4 to 90 days. The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental. Our most common rental periods are shown below:
| Rental Period | Waiver Price | Rental Price | Total Price | Approximate Day Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | $112.50 | $637.50 | $750.00 | $187.50 |
| 7 days | $150.00 | $850.00 | $1000.00 | $142.86 |
| 10 days | $202.50 | $1147.50 | $1350.00 | $135.00 |
| 14 days | $262.50 | $1487.50 | $1750.00 | $125.00 |
| 21 days | $352.50 | $1997.50 | $2350.00 | $111.90 |
| 30 days | $442.50 | $2507.50 | $2950.00 | $98.33 |
| 45 days | $577.50 | $3272.50 | $3850.00 | $85.56 |
| 60 days | $675.00 | $3825.00 | $4500.00 | $75.00 |
| 90 days | $870.00 | $4930.00 | $5800.00 | $64.44 |
| Rental Period | Rental Price | Approximate Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | $637.50 | $159.38 |
| 7 days | $850.00 | $121.43 |
| 10 days | $1147.50 | $114.75 |
| 14 days | $1487.50 | $106.25 |
| 21 days | $1997.50 | $95.12 |
| 30 days | $2507.50 | $83.58 |
| 45 days | $3272.50 | $72.72 |
| 60 days | $3825.00 | $63.75 |
| 90 days | $4930.00 | $54.78 |
LensRentals.com ships via the appropriate FedEx service necessary to have your rental arrive on the date selected. Return shipping is included in the shipping price, and we include a prepaid return label with your order - all you need to do is bring it to a FedEx drop-off location when your rental is complete. If you prefer UPS shipping, you can select it during the checkout process for about 10% more.
Shipping round trip to
- FedEx 2Day
- Calculating Shipping
- FedEx Standard Overnight
- Calculating Shipping
The shopping cart can automatically quote shipping, even for multi-item and oversize orders. Shipping multiple items together offers a significant savings over shipping them individually.