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[TYPE HERE] MAVO LF BRIEF INTRODUCTION Kinefinity Inc. has been developing cinema cameras covering optical design to FPGA, circuits and software, with assistance from filmmakers, broadcasting industry and academic schools. The large format MAVO LF and MAVO S35 cameras are considered to be the flagship 6K cameras by Kinefinity. MAVO LF, is the full frame camera of Kinefinity, 6K wide records up to 75fps and 4K wide up to 100fps, can either shoot ProRes or RAW.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） CONTENTS MAVO LF BRIEF INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................2 SAFETY TIPS ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 1. OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 28 3.5.1 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................... 28 3.5.2 Black Balancing ............................................................................................................................................
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Interfaces and Buttons The native mount is KineMOUNT, which works together with Mounting Adapters to adapt different lenses. Only the lenses that are tailored for KineMOUNT can be mounted directly.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） CAUTION Camera has a new quick release port on the back, please be careful when installing/removing the KineBACK to/from the camera body. Back View # 19 Name KineBACK-W Screw Holes (M3) Right View of Body with KineBACK-W (KineMOUNT) # Name # Name 31 Optical Mark (M2.5) 41 Audio XLR Port x2 (KineBACK-W) 20/21 Video Port 32 HD Type-A port 42 3G-SDI Port x2 (KineBACK-W) 22 CTRL Port 33 WIFI Antenna Port 43 SYNC Port (KineBACK-W) 23 3.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.2 Functions of Buttons Under Liveview Mode, set the parameters by shortcut button [1-4] and the [Wheel]; under Playback Mode, select and switch between clips by shortcut button [1-4].
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.3 Interface and Parameters Once the camera is powered on, it enters into the Liveview mode right away: parameters of current scene are displayed on the top and bottom. Press [WheelCentral Button] to show/hide Waveform.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 1.4 Default Settings The list below features the default setting of MAVO LF: Type Shooting Liveview NOTE Name Default Image Format Type Name Default FF SSD System Format HFS Resolution 6K 6016*3172 Time Code Free Run Sensor FPS 25fps ND set 0.03 Project FPS 25fps WIFI Power ON Shutter 1/50s Threshold Voltage 13.3V ISO ISO 800 Language English Highlight Stops 4.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2. QUICK GUIDE 2.1 Power Supply The camera allows different types of power supplies: DC IN GripBAT 45Wh (compatible with BP-U30) fits MAVO LF with SideGrip. Single GripBAT 45Wh is able to power the camera for 100 mins. 1 SideGrip is connected to the "SideGrip Port" on camera body by three M2.5 screws, which enables a kind of “DSLR”shooting style. 2 Supper Compact V battery KineBAT 120Wh (compatible with V- mount batteries) fits camera with KineBACK-W.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.2 Mount MAVO LF is designed with a native KineMOUNT, which needs a Mounting Adapter II to attach a lens to the camera. The available adapters include EF Mounting Adapter II, EF Mounting Adapter II with KineEnhancer, EF Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, PL Mounting Adapter II, PL Mounting Adapter II with e-ND, and also SONY E Mounting Adapter. There are only three steps to install a“Lens Mouting Adapter II”to the KineMOUNT, we take EF adapter as an example.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.3 Lens No matter if you attaching a DSLR still lens or PL cine lens, the camera employs a Lever-locking (Cine-style) mounting system, rather than a DSLR camera mount. Steps to attach EF lenses 1. Release: Rotate the locking ring of the EF mount clockwise, take off the cover and lens cover; 2. Install: Align the "red dot" on the lens with the "red dot" on the mounting adapter. Make sure that the pin on mount engages with the hole in the mount of the lens.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.4 Monitoring Please choose a recommended EVF or Field Monitor with Video, 3G-SDI (Not HD-SDI) or HD digital input, and connect the input port of EVF or monitor to output port of the camera body with a high quality cable. Suggestions for monitoring: KineMON 5″ Full-HD Monitor: with the Kine Video Cord our monitor gets both power supply and video signal through the same cable.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.5 Record Media SSD Please insert the KineMAG 500G/1T SSD or other 2.5" 7mm SSD to SSD slot before powering the camera. The SSD slot has a secure latch: push the latch upwards before inserting or pulling out the KineMAG. The button under the slot controls the operation of the SSD, and the LED indicator beneath the button shows the status of the SSD.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） SSD File System Formats: NTFS & HFS The camera supports both NTFS and HFS format for SSD. The default format is HFS, but for Windows platform, you can set it to format in NTFS by: [ConfigurationSettingsSSD File System] choose NTFS Then reboot the camera and rebuild the SSD in camera, the file system of the SSD will be NTFS. NOTE For Mac platform, you can still use NTFS: since MacOS 10.12 Sierra, MacOS can access NTFS files.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.6 Audio There are three audio recording methods: In-camera MIC: record audio using the in-camera MIC even if there is no KineAudio or 3.5mm MIC; 3.5mm Plug-in-power port: suited for 3.5mm MIC; KineAudio dual XLR ports with Phantom 48V: KineAudio is a high-quality pre-amp audio module with Phantom 48V, and it is integrated into KineBACK-W. Also, it has dual industry-standard XLR ports for professional condenser microphones.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.8 Codec There are two in-camera recording codecs in current firmware, set the default codec by: [ConfigurationShootingDefault CODEC ProRes (.mov) /cDNG(.dng)] We recommend shooting ProRes as the camera supports in-camera ProRes recording at all resolution and fps: 6K/5K/4K/3K/2K even 4K Wide 100fps for 422 format.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.9 Downscale and Crop Mode In comparison with the discontinued TERRA 6K, MAVO LF doesn't need the 'HiSpeed' mode to be able to record high fps. Due to the native, super fast sensor readout time, the camera has a very low jello/skew effect, even with fast pans its rolling effect is hardly noticeable and the readout time of this camera is comparable to the best and most awarded cameras in this industry.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 2.10 Access clips on PC/MAC Access SSD on PC/MAC To access Clips from SSDs on PC/MAC, a SATA to USB3.0 reader is used to connect SSD to the workstation: MAC platform (MacOS Sierra or higher version) can access SSD with either NTFS or HFS file format; Windows platform can only access SSD with NTFS file format (format must be set as NTFS in camera).
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） NOTE When importing mov files into editing software, enter and search *.mov by the dialog box, all mov files will be listed automatically, then press CTRL+A / ⌘+A to select all mov files and drag them inside your NLE. Post Workflow on cDNG The camera can in-camera record compressed RAW as cDNG format, and the compression ratio is configurable, from 3:1, 5:1 to 7:1, each is able to achieve super high quality image and room for postproduction.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3. SETTINGS AND ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3.1 Footages and Slate When starting a new project, please make sure: Project FPS: the fps used by playback clips, editing clips or delivery matches up with the project FPS of the camera. For example: 24fps for feature movie and 25fps for TV (PAL).
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2 Exposure and White Balance The color temperature is tuned by directly adjusting RGB channels of sensor to change original RAW data, rather than apply a digital LUT. Although you can modify white balance of RAW data or change color temperature by post processing, all the modifications are based on the data you shoot previously. In order to minimize the distortion in post processing, it is important to gain as accurate color temperature as possible in shooting stage.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.3 Waveforms Waveforms, zebra and histogram help cinematographers determine the exposure of images. Waveform indicates the brightness of images over the horizontal direction, while histogram shows the statistical information on the brightness of whole image. The Waveform matches the images by default, and shows the LUT NeutM, too. Waveform will change according to the different LUT.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.2.4 Zebra Menu Operation Zebra strip is a very straightforward way to show the overexposed area in an image. For Kine cameras, the zebra calculation is based on RAW data: RAW data is overexposed when the zebra appears. So observe carefully to avoid Set Zebra Threshold [Configuration LiveviewZebra Pattern] unintentional over-exposure in most cases, as it is the "dead white" in the post workflow.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.3 Slow-Mo and Quick-Mo 3.3.1 Two Types of FPS Sensor fps: It is the capturing fps of the sensor. Shown on the up center on the UI as well as on the slate, it can be set by the shortcut button [2]. Project fps: It is the fps that is used for playback clips, editing clips or delivery. You can choose one of them based on your need. For example: Shortcut List Change Sensor FPS Shortcut Button [2] twice 24fps for movie and 25fps for TV release (PAL).
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.4 Custom LUT The camera supports custom LUT perfectly: from shooting to post with custom LUT. There is one in-camera preset LUT: KC_NeutM. KC_NeutM has more accurate highlight and details in shadow than Kine709 and covers balanced tone with normal saturation and contrast. You can upload a LUT to the camera, switch different LUT/Look instantly when monitoring.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5 Firmware Update and Option Upgrade Updating firmware is easy and quick: download firmware from Kinefinity website, prepare a USB thumb as FAT32. Besides, you can also downgrade to the previous firmware version. 3.5.1 Firmware Update The firmware version is shown at the bottom of Configuration menu, for example, firmware: KineOS V6.2 (02), means KineOS version is 6.2 with building number of 6202. Upgrade the firmware as following steps: 1.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.5.2 Black Balancing Every Kine camera has calibrated black balancing before shipping, which is done under Calibration Mode. After a long period of usage, please do the balancing again, and factory reset would not change the balancing data. Please do as following: 1. Enter into Calibration Mode: hold configuration button when press and release power button, after three seconds, release [Configuration] button; 2.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.6 TimeCode and SYNC Timecode is one of key features of cinema camera. The camera shows time code in the Liveview and Playback state. Timecode is written into recorded clips. For ProRes, the mov file contains a single timecode track; for RAW, every single frame contains a specific timecode.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.6.2 External TC There are three kinds of frame rates when using external TC: Project FPS of TERRA, Sensor FPS of TERRA and External FPS of TC generator. From KineOS 6.1, make sure that the Sensor FPS is an integral multiple of the External FPS. Timecode on UI will be green if you successfully set the system. If there is no external timecode feeding into the camera, it will automatically employ the internal timecode of the camera and show Yellow.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7 Configure Camera You can save settings to the camera: preset list, body fan speed, EI/ISO mode, shutter mode, etc. When power on with USB disk, the camera will do factory reset. 3.7.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7.3 Camera Fan and Core Temperature Core Temperature is the real-time temperature of core processor, not the body temperature. It is shown in the Liveview and bottom of Configuration menu, so that users can monitor it.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.7.4 ISO and EI EI / ISO is a group of settings to capture light on the Sensor. MAVO LF supports ISO and EI mode, and the EI / ISO value is displayed at the upper right corner of the main interface. ISO Mode Nominal value of ISO is ISO ASA, takes effect on the RAW data, applying different gain on the CMOS imaging sensor. The default mode is ISO mode, ISO800, highlight level (Highlight, that is from 18% gray to ADC Clip) is 4.3 stops.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） NOTE At Liveview, 18% gray matches EI value to maintain the same brightness for shooting and post work. NOTE Suggest shooting at ISO mode if you are not completely understand the EI and ISO mode. Dual ISO MAVO LF's sensor has a Dual Native ISO: 5120/800, which allows it to capture lownoise image with high dynamic range in regular scenes or low-light environment very easily. When highlight level is 4.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.8 Control Cameras with iPad (KineRemote) If the camera is configured with WIFI option, you can use iPad (iOS 10 or below) to control the camera. Current KineRemote APP is only available in App Store (New APP might be launched in later 2019), search Kinefinity or KineRemote, then download and install. Turn on WIFI: [ConfigurationSettingsWIFI Power: On]. Menu Operation Turn on WIFI [ConfigurationSettings WIFI Power: On] How to use KineRemote: 1.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9 3D and SYNC Two cameras with KineBACK-W can implement real 3D shooting; you can shoot multiple cameras in total sync with more cameras and KineSYNC box. For Kine cameras in sync state, the sensors are almost completely synchronized: time code synchronization, frame synchronization and scanning synchronization with less than 5us mismatch. You need to prepare: 1.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.9.2 Playback and Change Parameters In current firmware version, playback is yet not supported in 3D, and you can only playback in 2D mode. Therefore, you have to exit 3D settings firstly: If you want to change parameters, please exit from SYNC mode and set the parameters before you SYNC the camera again when in Liveview mode. Here are the steps: 1.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 3.10 Anamorphic Lens Support And 4:3 Recording Anamorphic was a technical choice for filming, but now an aesthetic preference. Echo to more affordable anamorphic lenses, TERRA 4K, MAVO and MAVO LF are also good choices for anamorphic shooting, as the CMOS imaging sensors are all 3:2.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 4. FAQ If there is an issue about the camera or accessory, please check the related chapter in this manual. If the issue still exists, please make a short video and fill in the issue report on issue report page. We will contact you within one working day. The issues below are mostly due to improper operation of accessories or camera settings. 1. Windows OS cannot get access to SSD: Please check if the file system of KineMAG is NTFS.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Restore to factory reset: [ConfigurationSystem Factory Reset], or power on the camera with a USB thumb connected to USB port. 7. No audio when playback the clip Please check if the project fps is the same with sensor fps, if not, the audio will not be packed into ProRes mov, but be saved as two wave files to the clip folder. For details, see section 3.3 Slow-Mo and Quick-Mo. 8.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 12. Black screen after upgrading failure: Please try to enter into Calibration Mode: hold configuration button when press and release power button, after three seconds, release configuration button. You can also upgrade the firmware under this mode. But if you can not enter into calibration mode, please contact us by sales@kinefinity.com, or contact your local dealer. 13.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5. TECH & SPEC AND CONNECTORS 5.1 Tech Parameters 5.1.1 MAVO LF SPEC The following are typical settings, for latest complete list, please refer to SPEC of MAVO LF on the website.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） (Continued from the technical data sheet on the previous page) Shutter Angle 0.7°~358° Rolling Shutter Monitoring Video Port x2 Sync Function Tally, AutoSlate, Beeper, Trigger, SMPTE LTC*, 3D/Multi-cam Sync* LUT Preset: Neutral，Support Custom 3D LUT Audio Capture Record Media Power HD Port x1 SDI x2* In-camera MIC; 3.5mm MIC-in; KineAudio* with 48V Phantom Power XLR *Applicable on KineBACK-W *Applicable on KineBACK-W *Applicable on KineBACK-W 2.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.1.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2 Connectors This chapter introduces specification and pin-out of some connector/ports on camera body and KineBACKW including DC IN, CTRL, EXT and TC. 5.2.1 DC IN DC IN is on the lower right of camera body, a 1B 2-pin MOCO socket. The voltage DC IN range for camera is 11V~19V, DO NOT use power source higher than 19V, or the camera will be burned.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.2.4 TC TC port is on KineBACK-W, a 0B 5-pin MOCO socket for timecode in or out. For different timecode generators, such as Ambient timecode generator Nano Lockit, or SoundDevice recorder which has TC system, the physical spec and 1 2 5 3 4 definition is the same. 1. GND 2. LTC IN 3,4. NC 5. LTC OUT ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3 Mechanical Drawings 5.3.1 Physical Parameters for Body with KineMOUNT Front View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Front View of Body with KineMOUNT (with SideGrip) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.2 Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and EF Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.3 Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and E Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） 5.3.4 Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Front View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Top View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Bottom View of Body with KineMOUNT and PL Mounting Adapter (with KineBACK-W) Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Back View Dimensions are shown in mm. ©2019 Kinefinity Inc.
MAVO LF Operation Manual（KineOS 6.2） Kinefinity Inc. www.kinefinity.com Address: Bldg #1, Enji West Park, No.1, Fuwailiangjiadian, Haidian District Beijing, 100142, China Phone: 0086-10-51243411 Email: support@kinefinity.com, sales@kinefinity.com Copyright 2019 Kinefinity Inc. www.kinefinity.com/?lang=en ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN ARE PRELIMINARY AND JECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. MAVO LF™, KineMAG™, KineKIT™ are trademarks of Kinefinity™. Other trademarks belong to respective owners.
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