Audiences are willing to tolerate many imperfections when watching a movie, but poor sound is not one of them.
So when content creators using the Sony FX6 reported an audio issue in the FX6 Cinema Camera, Sony knew they had to promptly update the firmware.
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The Sony PXW FX6 features a full-frame 10.2-megapixel image sensor capable of capturing 4K Raw at up to 120 frames per second, offering up to 15+ stops of dynamic range, and 10-bit 4:2:2 color science with bit rates of up to 600 Mb/s.
The camera is compact, lightweight, and well-suited for shooting on location.
A recent issue surfaced in the FX6, where under certain conditions, the camera would inadvertently switch the audio from channel 2 from Input 2 to LINE.
Update 5.01 addresses this issue, preventing the switching without the operator’s knowledge.
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In addition to fixing the audio issue, the new firmware update, Version 5.01, also includes several new features and tools:
- Support for the new preset 709tone Base Look
- Addition of a 1.5x De-Squeeze setting for both the viewfinder and HDMI output
- Support for the Monitor & Control app, including waveform and histogram displays, false-color and Focus Map displays, and monitoring at 1024×576 resolution (Note: Please update the Monitor & Control app to the latest version (Ver. 2.0 or later) to continue using this feature after the update.)
- Support for the Area Indication setting when using the Multi Matrix correction feature
- Improved image quality when using 3D LUT software
- Addition of 23.98PsF (progressive segmented frame) support for SDI output
- Support for specific lenses for the Breathing Compensation function
- Ability to use the multi-selector to choose the focus target for the real-time tracking auto-focus feature
- Addition of settings for Format Media A or B setting on the Media status screen, Wireless LAN, Wired LAN, or Modem setting on the Network status screen
- Improved adjustment range of the Matrix/Multi Matrix settings when the Base Look is set to between User 1 and User16, and when Target Display is set to HDR (HLG) (Note: The effect on the setting values is different from Ver. 4.0 or earlier. If you are using the Matrix or Multi Matrix settings, please readjust the range.)
Download and installation
Sony FX6 Firmware version 5.01 is for models ILME-FX6T, ILME-FX6TK, and ILME-FX6V. It can be downloaded from the Sony Support website.
Users can then install the firmware using an SD or CF Express card. Sony does advise though that after the update, users will have to install version 2.0 or later of the Sony Motion Control app to continue using the Monitoring function on their smartphones.
The exact steps can be found at the link above.
[source: Sony]
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- Sony FX6 Full Frame Cinema Camera (B&H)
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