P+S Technik PS-Cam X35 User manual

Before operating this product, please
read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use. Subject to
technical change without any prior
notice.
Art. No. 27750 | v1310
PS-Cam X35
MK1 …………… Version 1.6.1
MK2 ……………Version 2.0.0
User Manual
English

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Contents
1. About 7
1.1. The PS-Cam X35 7
1.2. This User Manual 8
1.3. Service Informations 8
2. Product Scope 9
2.1. Scope of delivery 9
2.2. Optional accessories 9
2.3. Upgrade possibilities 12
3. Camera Views 13
4. Setup 16
4.1. Setting the Control Unit 16
4.1.1. Removing 16
4.1.2. Setting 16
4.2. Connecting the power supply or battery 16
4.2.1. Power Supply 17
4.2.2. On Board Battery Use 17
4.3. Connecting electric equipment 17
4.3.1. Connecting the viewfinder/monitor 17
4.3.2. Connecting the Recorder 18
4.4. Starting and shutting down 18
4.5. Camera Status 18
4.5.1. Time Code 19

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5. Operation 20
5.1. Camera Modes 20
5.1.1. Live Mode 20
5.1.2. Direct Recording 20
5.1.3. Indirect and Super Slow Motion Recording20
5.1.4. Types of record modes 22
5.2. Control Unit 24
5.3. Menu Structure 25
5.4. Info Menu 25
5.5. Main Menu 26
5.5.1. Settings 26
5.5.2. Timeline 30
5.5.3. Image 32
5.5.4. Advanced 33
5.5.5. Motion-Effect 35
6. Exporting Content 37
7. Workflow 38
7.1. HD Workflow 39
7.2. RAW Workflow 40
8. FAQs 41
9. Technical Specifications 45

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10. Quick References 46
10.1. Short specification List 47
10.2. Connector pin assignment list 47
10.3. Control Unit - Menu pattern 48
11. Manufacturer Information 49

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Safety Notes
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Warning:
- To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.
- To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, keep this equipment away from
all liquids.
- Use and store this equipment only in locations which are not exposed to
the risk of dripping or splashing liquids. Do not place any liquid containers
on top of the equipment.
- If you are using lasers on set please be careful not to point the ray towards
the lens. A laser that is eye-safe should be in general safe for the sensor as
well. However if you are planning to use lasers we suggest to contact the
technical support before the production, in order to check if the laser can
damage your sensor. Laser damage on the sensor is not covered by warranty
unless there was a written approval by the P+S technical support before the
production.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use the
recommended accessories only.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If is not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
The operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference. In this case, the user will be asked to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any un-
authorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user´s
authority to operate it.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product´s enclosure that may be of
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to extreme moisture, rain,
heat or dust.
Do not open the device by yourself. Have repairs carried out by qualified
technicians in authorised specialist companies only.
Do not touch the low-pass filter in front of the sensor.
To ensure reliable, proper operation, it is required that you familiarise yourself
with this operating manual.
Only use compatible power supply units/batteries that conform with the volt-
age range of the device.
Any auxiliary equipment must not exceed the maximum permitted power.
Ensure safe transport in the cases provided for this purpose.
Keep all ventilation openings unobstructed to guarantee continuous cooling
of the components.
Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to care and maintenance
tasks.
Avoid direct light exposure of the sensor and do not touch the sensor.
Do not use the camera without the lens or protective cap.
Clean optical surfaces using optical cleaning agents only.
Storage
Store the PS-Cam X35 in a custom made foam padded case.
Store the PS-Cam X35 in a dry and dust free room.
Transport
For transport always use a custom made foam padded case where the PS-
Cam X35 is well fixed.
Disposal
Dispose your PS-Cam X35 like it is common to dispose a computer in your
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1. About
1.1. The PS-Cam X35
THE CAMERA
The PS-Cam X35 a motion effect camera designed for normal shooting
rates and below and up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2) in slow motion, fast
motion, ramped motion, time lapsed motion for all purposes. On the analog
side there were analog film cameras with speed rates up to 150 fps known
as robust and flexible. On the digital side high speed rates were only avail-
able when using highly specialized camera systems. Now the PS-Cam X35
is a combination of a sync sound and high speed camera – a 2 in 1 camera.
So if going for motion effect no additional camera or operator resources and
budget is necessary.
The all-purpose concept of the PS-Cam X35 allows normal speed and
enhanced picture quality up to 11 T-stops with global shutter technology. It
provides slow motion capabilities up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2) maximum
to capture amazing results especially in human action. The onboard memory
(18 GB) allows recording of more than 4 minutes in normal speed (memory
with 9 GB or 36 GB planned). The standard switchable HD-SDI interface
in 1,5 G allows the integration into existing HD infrastructures and operation
with existing and future-proofed HD-SDI recorders.
KEY FEATURES
- All-purpose motion effect camera
- Combines analogue sync-sound and digital high-speed
- Up to 750 fps (1.500 fps MK2)
- Global Shutter for enhanced motion capture capability
- Up to 11 T-stops
- 640 ASA base sensitivity
- HD-SDI 1,5G
UNIQUE IN APPLICATION
- Fiction
- TV Drama
- Commercial
- Documentary
- Wildlife
- Music clip
- Corporate
- Sports
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
- Range of IMS lens mounts supporting various lenses
- Hand unit for camera remote control (optional)
- New electronic viewfinder (planned)
- Range of HD-SDI recorders
- Standard Batteries (AntonBauer / V-Lock)

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Current revision
Revision number MK I
Revision number MK II
Rev 1.6.1
Rev 2.0.0
Release X35 14.10.2013
RAW option Available
Time Code and general Offline Sync function Available
Dynamic Range Enhancement Curves HD, RGB, RAW and
recommendations
Available
One Button Recording (Rec trigger flag) Available
1.2. This User Manual
NOTE: Read this User Manual completely before you operate the PS-Cam
X35 the first time.
The User Manual is split into useful chapters to provide you a fast access to
the information you need depending on your current task.
Annexed to the regular user manual you find some patterns and tables with
additionally information such as:
- Technical data
- Menu pattern
- Workflow pattern
1.3. Service Informations
All information concerning updates, bug fixes, or technical documentation
can be found on our ftp server:
ftp://ftp.pstechnik.eu/
Login: x35
Password: pscam
NOTE: Updates may include feature enhancements such as: Image Control,
Motion effect function, Service or Partner information etc. Other changes
such as bug fixes or technical documentations will be announced at the
release date.

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2. Product Scope
2.1. Scope of delivery
Art. No. Description
27681 PS-Cam X35 - All-Purpose Motion Effects Camera with 18GB
Buffer incl. Control Unit left/right mountable, IMS Mount, inte-
grated 15mm LWS, Handgrip (#23358), AB Mount (#27887),
PS-CAM X35 Manual (#27750)
27680 PS-Cam X35 - All-Purpose Motion Effects Camera with 9GB
Buffer incl. Control Unit left/right mountable, IMS Mount, inte-
grated 15mm LWS, Handgrip (#23358), AB Mount (#27887),
PS-CAM X35 Manual (#27750)
27682 PS-Cam X35 -All-Purpose Motion Effects Camera with 36GB
Buffer incl. Control Unit left/right mountable, IMS Mount, inte-
grated 15mm LWS, Handgrip (#23358), AB Mount (#27887),
PS-CAM X35 Manual (#27750)
To operate the PS-Cam X35 you need the following accessories:
- File Recorder
- Power supply (12/24 volt) and power cable with Fischer 2 pin on camera
side or battery
- IMS Mount supporting to your type of lenses
Please refer to chapter 2.2. or contact our Service or Sales Department for
further information.
2.2. Optional accessories
Art. No. Description
Interchangeable Mount System (IMS)
18431 PS-IMS-PL
PL-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System
23499 PS-IMS-F
F-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System
18384 PS-IMS-PV
Panavision-Mount for P+S TECHNIK Interchangeable Mount
System
20506 PS-IMS-BNC-R
BNC-R-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System

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18382 PS-IMS-EF
Canon EF-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount Sys-
tem
22646 PS-IMS-FD
Canon FD-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount Sys-
tem
18380 PS-IMS-R
Leica R-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System
19906 PS-IMS-M
Leica M-Mount for P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System
Viewfinder
27690 PS-Cam Viewfinder - TV Logic 5.6““ LCD HDSDI incl.
- TV Logic LCD Display 5,6“ (#28034)
- PS-Cam X35 Light protection/ Eyepiece hood incl. lens set
(#28042)
- Eyepiece Cup without Shutter large version (#11487)
- power cable (#28035)
- BNC cable (#28057)
28034 TV Logic LCD Display 5,6“
28042 PS-Cam X35 Light protection/ eye piece hood incl. lens set
(only for TV Logic LCD Display 5,6”)
Note: Power supply cable (#28035) for monitor needed when
used with PS-Cam X35
11487 Eyepiece Cup without Shutter large version
19091 Eyepiece Cup with Shutter and Heating 24V
11767 Cable for Heatable Eyepiece Cup, 24V 3-pin
11489 Eyepiece Cup with Shutter and Heating 12V
11724 Cable for Heatable Eyepiece Cup, 12V 11-pin
25985 Flex Arm with Rosette and Adapter
- 1/4“ screw
- rosette
- adapter screw 1/4 (#25986)
available Viewfinder Holder for TV Logic
available PS-Cam Viewfinder Diopter adjust
Power Supply
24430 PS-Power Supply AC/DC, 110-240V, 24V, 240W, 4-pin XLR
28041 PS-Power Supply AC/DC, 110-220V, 24V, 240W, 3-pin XLR
21431 Anton Bauer to Sony V-Mount - Special Adapter

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25798 PS-Power cable, 24V, 4-pin/XLR/m - 2-pin Fischer/f) for power
supply
17236 PS-Power cable, 24V, 3-pin/XLR/m - 2-pin Fischer/f for power
supply or block batteries
27806 PS-Cam X35 V-Mount Modification (#27505)
Mechanical Accessories
27909 PS-Cam X35 Shoulder Pad
23012 PS-Adapter Plate to 16mm Cine Bridge Plate
21842 PS-Adapter Plate to 35mm Cine Bridge Plate
25026 PS-L-Grip, side mount, 1 piece
16528 PS-Handgrip, side mount, 1 piece
21423 PS-Handgrip with START/STOP switch and cable, side mount,
1 piece
21422 Extension for PS-Handgrip, 1 piece
27907 PS-Cam X35 - Quick Lock-Inserts for mounting options (quick
lock plate, shoulder pad)
27908 PS-Cam X35 - Low Mode Interface Plate for low mode moun-
ting and accessories
23020 Cable Clamp with Rosette
Electric Accessories
planned Extension Cable for Control Unit PS-Cam X35 (0,8m)
planned Extension Cable for Control Unit PS-Cam X35 (6m)
planned Extension Cable for Control Unit PS-Cam X35 (25m)
Other Extension Cable for Control Unit on request
Time Code
25960 TC-IN/OUT Cable for synchronising ALL 601 to any other Ambi-
ent Clockit TimeCode System, bidirectional Lemo 5-pin / Lemo
5-pin
25961 LTC-IN Cable TC-out to Ambient ALL 601 / Lockit, unidirectional
BNC / 5-pin Lemo
25962 LTC-OUT cable TC-out to Ambient ALL 601 / Lockit-out, unidi-
rectional BNC / 5-pin Lemo
25963 TC-IN cable Slate / Ambient ALL 601 TC-in cable, unidirectional
Lemo 5-pin / XLR 3-pin female

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25964 TC-OUT Cable Slate / ALL 601 TC-out cable, unidirectional
Lemo 5-pin / XLR 3-pin male
General Accessories
27751 PS-Cam X35 Transport Case
27750 PS-Cam X35 User Manual Free Download
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2.3. Upgrade possibilities
Art. No. Description
27683 9GB to 36GB Extension
27864 18GB to 36GB Extension
27865 9GB to 18GB Extended Option
27687 Rental Mode
*Technical subjects to change without prior notice

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3. Camera Views
PS-Cam X35 left side
PS-Cam X35 right side
focus hook
hand grip
RUN button
left side Control Unit recess
(covered)
right side Control Unit access
(with Control Unit) RUN buttonVentilation
2x 24 V out / trigger
focus hook

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PS-Cam X35 back
PS-Cam X35 front
battery adaptor
(AntonBauer mounted)
on/off switch with
status LEDsservice connectors
Cooke lenses connector
(iCooke, not active yet)
Interchangeable Mount System
(IMS)
HD-SDI out
(viewfinder/monitor)
15 mm rod support
Status f. light sync I TC out
12V out I 12V out
HU/R232 I Ambient TC with
status LEDs
Camera Sync 3D
12 - 30 V Power in
2x signal 1,5G/RAW out
(B I D for dual link)
2x signal 1,5G/RAW out
(A I C for single link)

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PS-Cam X35 top
PS-Cam X35 bottom
multi-purpose mounting surface
ventilation
base mounting surface
(optional Quick Lock inserts mounted)

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4. Setup
4.1. Setting the Control Unit
The Control Unit can be mounted on the left side or right side of the camera.
For remote control the PS-Cam X35 Control Unit can be connected with a
cable to the camera (planned).
Necessary tool: Metric Allen Key size 3.0
4.1.1. Removing
1. Unscrew the cover (one screw)
and remove it
2. Unscrew the Control Unit and
remove it.
NOTE: The two screws are hidden!
To reach the screws put the Allen
Key into the marked holes in the
Control Unit and unscrew them.
4.1.2. Setting
1. Place the control unit in the housing gently. Verify the connector on the
backside slides into the housing correctly. Fasten the screws.
2. Place the cover in the housing of the camera. Fasten the screw.
4.2. Connecting the power supply or battery
NOTE: The power supply should provide at least 78 Watt and a Voltage of
12 V - 24 V. Do not use a power supply with a higher Voltage, otherwise you
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4.2.1. Power Supply
Connector: Fischer 2 pin female
on camera back side (12 V - ) 24 V
WARNING: When shooting with
more than 450 fps, use 24 V power
4.2.2. On Board Battery Use
Connector: V-Mount or Anton-
Bauer Gold mount with additional
D-Tap female 12V (- 24 V)
4.3. Connecting electric equipment
There are several power outputs on the PS-Cam X35:
Voltage Connector Located on the PS-Cam X35
12 V 4-pin Lemo female back side
12 V Anton Bauer D-Tap female back side/top
24 V 3-pin Fischer female right side
NOTE: When you run the PS-Cam X35 with a small battery there might be
not enough power to run the camera and several equipment.
For appropriate power cables refer to the accessory information (chapter
2.3. - 2.4.) or contact P+S Technik directly.
4.3.1. Connecting the viewnder/monitor
Connector: BNC female on camera
front side
Power: there are several power
outputs on the PS-Cam X35.
Therefore refer to Chapter 3 and 9
Signal: HD-SDI
NOTE: The PS-Cam X35 contains at its outputs „P“ signals instead of „PSF“
signals. It is not possible to switch between „P“ and „PSF“. However the PS-
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4.3.2. Connecting the Recorder
Connectors: BNC female on cam-
era backside
Signal:
1,5GB HD-SDI interface for HD
signals and RAW
NOTE: The PS-Cam X35 contains at its outputs „P“ signals instead of „PSF“
signals. It is not possible to switch between „P“ and „PSF“. However the PS-
Cam X35 is compatible to a wide range of recorders in HD.
There are several possibilities to mount the recorder on the top of the cam-
era. Depending on your recorder you may have to remove the hand grip of
the PS-Cam X35
4.4. Starting and shutting down
NOTE: To avoid unintentional starts and shut downs the PS-Cam X35 has a
security toggle switch to switch it on/off. For changing its position you have
to pull the lever backwards.
To start and shut down the PS-Cam X35 you just have to switch it on and
off.
If the camera is supplied with power correctly, you will instantly hear the
camera’s ventilation starting up and the camera system will boot up. After ap-
prox. 20 seconds the STATUS LED is illuminated constantly and the camera
is ready.
4.5. Camera Status
The PS-Cam X35 has three letter-marked LEDs on its back side, right of the
on/off switch.
LED Color illuminated Status
Error (E) red An error has occured. Restart the camera
Record (R) blue Camera is recording
Status (S) green Camera is ready to be operated

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4.5.1. Time Code
The PS-Cam X35 is equipped with an onboard Ambient time code and
synchronization module which is compatible to the Ambient ClockIt family. It
provides frame accurate synchronization between the PS-Cam X35 and any
other camera system using the Ambient ClockIt technology. The current time-
code format is LTC.
Depending on following cases and application the camera can be config-
ured differently:
- Normal speed / High speed
- Camera + Audio / Camera
- Direct / Buffer Recording
- Internal / External Synchronization
- 2D / 3D

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5. Operation
Menu control: Control Unit, can be set on right side or left side of the PS-
Cam X35
Remote control: Control Unit can be connected to the PS-Cam X35 with a
cable up to 25 meters length
5.1. Camera Modes
5.1.1. Live Mode
The Live Mode shows a live picture of the camera while not recording. In this
mode you can do image settings like focus and composing.
5.1.2. Direct Recording
The PS-Cam X35 is capable to record directly uncompressed images with
highest picture quality onto recorders with exchangeable media, currently up
to 30 fps.
In this mode the camera captures similar to other cameras on the market to
exchangeable media however additional media and recorders are necessary
and available.
There is no extra download time necessary.
The switchable HD-SDI interface in 1,5 G ensures using existing and future-
proofed HD-SDI recorders on the market. Every HD supporting recorder can
be attached such as Sony HDCAM SR, AJA Kipro or the PS DigiMag. Other
recorder examples are: Cine Deck, 1 Beyond, - Atomos Samurai, Codex. PS-
RAW may be not supported, please check your recorder.
The PS-Cam X35 offers a „One Button Recording“ function (based on the
ARRI One button function). This function sends a trigger signal to the con-
nected recorder when the RUN button is pushed. The trigger signal starts
the recorder.
If you want to use this function verify your recorder supports “One Button
Recording” (if ARRI VariFlag is supported, it also works for PS-Cam X35).
Contact us if you have more questions.
5.1.3. Indirect and Super Slow Motion Recording
The PS-Cam X35 is capable to record indirect and Super Slow Motion with
an internal memory.
The advantages of the memory are:
1. The capability to capture at high frame rates
It is technically not possible to handle high speed rates in uncompressed
quality with neither