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Sony has officially come forward and announced their brand new PMW-F3 Super 35mm Camcorder, but we can still consider this a pretty early release, as one main component is still missing: the price. While we’ll take the details where we can get them, when we’re dealing with a camera of this capacity, we wish we could see what we might have to start saving up to. But, if you want to tease yourself, head on after the break to learn the details about this new camcorder.

Sony’s been working on a camera like this for awhile now. In the early part of 2010, they even said that they were working on a cost-friendly high-end camera, and they’re ready to show it off. But, that whole cost-friendly thing may be somewhat of a tricky thing to grasp for the company. Though, they are avid to point out that the camera will be cheap enough that “indie” filmmakers will be able to get their hands on it, so that’s something.

Details wise, we’re looking at a 35mm CMOS sensor, which features recording modes of 1080p that reach frame rates that range from one, all the way up to 60. Sony points out that you can buy the main body by itself, or you can pitch in for the PL kit, which features 35, 50, and 85mm lenses. Check out the full press release below for more information, but don’t expect to find the pricing buried down there.