What the thread found

• The F65 camera body draws 62 watts, the SR-R4 recorder draws 37 watts, and the complete system with viewfinder consumes 105-109 watts, making high-capacity battery systems essential for field work.
• The camera outputs two 1920x1080 4:2:2 HD-SDI monitoring feeds plus HD-Y output for Genlock and shutter locking signals for 3D and motion control.
• Power inputs use a standard 8-pin Lemo connector compatible with F35 power cables, providing 12V or 24V supply with outputs capable of delivering 4 amps at each voltage via Fisher connectors.
• Preston MDR cables designed for the F35 are compatible with the F65 due to retained connector types, allowing reuse of existing lens control infrastructure.
• If the SR-R4 recorder loses power during recording, it enters a data salvage mode upon restart that can take anywhere from seconds to 60 minutes with no on-screen time indication and no cancel option once initiated.
• Pulling power from the recorder during data salvage mode risks putting the card into an undocumented limbo state where data recovery may become impossible.
• The F65 records in 24P format rather than PsF, which may cause compatibility issues with some HD monitoring equipment.
• Camera body weight is 11 pounds 7 ounces, the SR-R4 recorder weighs 3 pounds 15 ounces, for a combined system weight of 15 pounds 6 ounces.
• The camera has left-side weight bias requiring offset mounting on the right side of bridge plates to maintain balance.
• Center of gravity with typical cinema lens, matte box, and support equipment sits near the sensor plane.
• No remote start/stop capability was available at initial deployment, though Sony style lens connectors were retained for future Preston integration to control shutter angle and frame rate.
• The electronic menu system was refined to be simpler than previous Sony cinema cameras with a system information display similar to Alexa layout.
• Early shipping included a non-HD eyepiece with plans for an HD eyepiece introduction in 2012, though no confirmed release date was provided.
• Recorded output is in 709 color space with no down-converted NTSC output available for analog monitor compatibility.
• Power consumption during standby operation with Preston control motor engagement reaches approximately 11 amps, exceeding typical single battery capacity.

Depends on

• Information based on early 2011 pre-release seminar and initial field testing reports.
• Field power consumption measurements were taken with specific ancillary equipment attached including UltraBrite2 monitor, MDR2, and two DM-2 focus wheels, making direct comparison to base specifications difficult.
• Uncertainty remains about whether SR-R4 recorder improvements changed data salvage behavior from earlier SR-R1 experiences.
• Voltage warning and failsafe system operation was not definitively confirmed on test equipment.
• Reports involve subjective assessments of camera balance and mounting compatibility with specific existing support structures.
• No image flip capability status was left unresolved in discussion.

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