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01.17.2024

01-17-2024 - News

New Firmware Updates Coming to Cinema Line Cameras

By: SonyCine Team

Sony Electronics announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras at the BSC Expo 2024 in London, exhibiting its extensive range of filmmaking technology. The new firmware updates showcase Sony’s commitment to its cinema line.

FX6 Version 5.0 Firmware Update  

The FX6 Version 5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include:

  • The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses
  • Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes to mirror the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing
  • Monitor & Control App v2.0 features (ex. Waveform, False color)
  • Breathing Compensation Expansion: More lenses will be supported including 100-400 GM and the 200-600 G lenses

FX30 and FX3 Firmware Updates

The firmware update for FX3 and FX30 is expected from September 2024 or later and will include:

 

The firmware updates will be available free of charge starting in May 2024 for the FX6 ver.5.0 and the FX30/FX3 updates will be available in September 2024.

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