30th Aug 2023
Sony FX6 - Firmware Update V4.00
As of 17/08/2023, Sony has released their latest firmware updates for their flagship ILME FX6 camera. Here's a rundown of all the benefits and improvements that come with version 4.00:
- Adds support for Movie file names in the Camera ID + Reel# format
- Adds a function that displays De-squeeze (2.0x, 1.3x) in the viewfinder and HDMI output
- Adds more AF frame rates during Slow & Quick Motion
- Adds support for Flexible ISO and Cine EI Quick in shooting mode:
- Allows you to record S-Log3 content with exposure settings by adjusting the ISO sensitivity
- Allows you to record at a base ISO setting the same as Cine EI, with the base ISO adjusted automatically in conjunction with EI value
- When the shooting mode is set to Flexible ISO, Cine EI, or Cine EI Quick, adds support for recording a 3D LUT file to the same memory card with the base look used during shooting as the shooting data, at the same time
Building upon its cinematic capabilities, the Sony FX6 Version 4.0 introduces a range of enhancements that directly respond to feedback from the filmmaking community. These enhancements include the addition of a desqueeze function tailored for anamorphic lenses, as well as the incorporation of autofocus functionality within the S&Q mode.
The new desqueeze function for anamorphic lenses in Version 4.0 only has options for 1.3x and 2.0x. With this option, filmmakers can select the desqueeze ratio for the HDMI output image and the image displayed in the View Finder.
S&Q (Slow & Quick) mode will now support a useful autofocus option in the new version for 7 fps and higher.
FX6 Version 4.0 also includes Cine El Quick support, offering the same production workflow as Cinema Line cameras such as the FX30 and FX3. File naming will now be the same as the high-end CineAlta cameras such as the FX9, VENICE and VENICE 2, ensuring a simpler workflow, especially in a multi-camera setup.
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