17th Jan 2022
Sony FX6 - Firmware V2.00
New Features Overview:
- Advanced AI based AF
- More tenacious Real-time tracking
- Advanced movie functions for new movie expressions
- Breathing Compensation for consistent angle of view when focusing
- 16-bit RAW output via HDMI
- Bokeh control mode for easy adjustment of bokeh while minimising exposure changes
- Usability improvements from professional equipment
- HDR and SDR dual production for SR Live
- Picture Cache Recording - available while shooting in S&Q mode
- 4-channel audio level meter
Real-time Tracking
- Intuitive operation without big preparation
- Handle tricky shooting situations, if subjects and cameras are moving
- Accurate autofocus and extremely high tracking precision
- Touch tracking in AF and MF mode
- Tracking subject can be specified by touching the display and multi-selector on the handle
Breathing Compensation
- Consistent angle of view when focusing
- Results are looking very similar compared with expensive cinema lenses
- Specific Sony lenses required: (www.sony.net/dics/breathing)
Breathing Compensation OFF Breathing Compensation ON
Compatible Lenses:
- SEL14F18GM
- SEL20F18G
- SEL24F14GM
- SEL35F14GM
- SELSOF12GM
- SEL85F14GM
- SEL 100F28GM *1
- SEL135F18GM
- SEL1224GM
- SEL1224G
- SEL1635GM
- SEL2470GM
- SEL24105G
- SEL28135G
- SEL70200GM *2
- SEL70200GM2
*1:The breathing compensation function cannot be used when the macro switching ring is set to "0.57m-1.0m."
*2:The breathing compensation function cannot be used with a teleconverter{SEL14TC/SEL20TC) mounted.
RAW output via HDMl*1
- 4K UHD 60p 16-bit RAW output to an external recorder*2 via HDMI
- More compact and mobile
- No additional SDI converter is needed
- Using the same recorder from A7S Ill/ FX3
*1 Effective only when shooting 3840x2160. RAW output from HDMI is not available in S&Q mode. RAW output is not possible from both SDI and HDMI simultaneously.
*2 A compatible external recorder is required.
Bokeh Control
- Easy adjustment of bokeh*1
- Automatically adjusts the ND filter and gain when the iris is operated
*1 This function is only available with E-mount lenses that can communicate with this camera, and maximum effect can be obtained through operation of the iris ring. Depending on the speed of operation, lens, shooting settings, and subject, the image may appear different and the brightness may change. The brightness may change when the direction of operation is reversed, such as when opening the iris after closing it, or when closing it after opening it. Performing a camera test prior to shooting is highly recommended.
HDR and SDR dual production for SR Live
- Comfortable and accelerated workflow
- SDR Emulated Preview Display on EVF
- SDR Gain Metadata Recording
Picture Cache Recording
- Capture unpredictable shooting situations
- Save time and memory
- Movie mode and S&Q mode (1st time)
- 4 selections: Short/Medium/Long/Max
4-channel audio level meter
- Audio levels from CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 on the OSD
- Direct monitoring of all audio channels
- More detailed information in the status menu
Other useful features
- Enhanced FTP transfer speed
- The recording media (SlotA, SlotB) can be selected by using Rec Button and Handle Rec Button for simultaneous recording mode
- More settings which supports touch operation with the touch panel
- Multi Functional Dial function is assignable to the grip assignable dial
- Proxy file with 4-channel audio in metadata
For help with installation of the Sony FX6 firmware V2.00 please contact our workshop team