Odd grey static pattern over Sony F3 image...

[Brandon Kraemer]

We are shooting a test with a Sony F3, thought this might be a generalized issue with sensor cameras and would ask about it on this forum.

We see a dirty grey overlay on all the shots in a non-specific pattern, especially in the mid to highlight range. Pattern doesn't move, it's very noticeable when panning.

A black shading was done on the camera, we didn't notice an appreciable difference. Then we tried another F3, and we seem to see the exact same thing.

We've looked at this in different edit suites, on multiple monitors, we see it on the outboard reference screens and on the computer desktop displays.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[paulherrin]

I would contact Sony about that issue.

 

[John Chater]

Try turning OFF the HDSDI Character Display in the camera menus. Not to be confused with turning off the Character Displays with the button on the exterior of the F3 body. You shouldnt see this on the SxS recorded footage either way. But you will see it over SDI and it could ruin your day if recorded to an external deck.

John