Sony FX6 Model 4.0 Firmware Launched

After getting introduced again in June, Sony has lastly launched Model 4.0 Firmware for the FX6. FX6 Model 4.0 will increase the capabilities of this digital camera by including new options together with a de-squeeze perform for anamorphic lenses and expanded autofocus capabilities in S&Q mode. This replace is the direct results of suggestions from the filmmaking group.

Model 4.0

• Provides assist for Film file names within the Digital camera ID + Reel# format
• Provides a perform that shows De-squeeze (2.0x, 1.3x) within the viewfinder and HDMI output
• Provides extra AF body charges throughout Sluggish & Fast Movement
• Provides assist for Versatile ISO and Cine EI Fast in taking pictures mode:
  • Lets you report S-Log3 content material with publicity settings by adjusting the ISO sensitivity
  • Lets you report at a base ISO setting the identical as Cine EI, with the bottom ISO adjusted routinely along side EI worth
• When the taking pictures mode is ready to Versatile ISO, Cine EI, or Cine EI Fast, provides assist for recording a 3D LUT file to the identical reminiscence card with the bottom look used throughout taking pictures because the taking pictures information, on the similar time

Anamorphic de-squeeze

FX6 Model 4.0 affords a de-squeeze perform for anamorphic lenses, however surprisingly there are solely choices for 1.3x and a pair of.0x. This mode allows you to choose the de-squeeze ratio for the HDMI output picture and the picture displayed within the View Finder.

You possibly can set the de-squeeze show utilizing De-Squeeze>Ratio (HDMI/VF) within the Monitoring menu. It is very important word that the HDMI output picture show isn’t de-squeezed throughout RAW output and SD sign output.

Autofocus assist in S&Q mode

FX6 Model 4.0 additionally provides extra autofocus assist in S&Q mode. Autofocus is offered for 7 fps or increased in S&Q (Sluggish & Fast) mode. 

Autofocus has the next limitations in Sluggish & Fast Movement mode:

If the iris is ready at F18 or increased the AF shall be disabled. It is very important word that Audio recording isn’t supported in Sluggish & Fast Movement mode, and the auto iris and auto shutter features are disabled in Sluggish & Fast Movement mode.

Cine EI Fast assist

FX6 Model 4.0 additionally contains Cine EI Fast assist, providing the identical manufacturing workflow as Cinema Line cameras, together with the FX30, and FX3. File naming is now the identical as our high-end CineAlta cameras such because the FX9, VENICE and VENICE 2, to make sure a better workflow, particularly in a multi-camera setup. 

There at the moment are three Log taking pictures modes: Versatile ISO, Cine EI, and Cine EI Fast.

Versatile ISO: Information S-Log3 content material with publicity settings reflecting the ISO sensitivity matching the scene being shot.

Cine EI/Cine EI Fast: Information S-Log3 content material at a particular base sensitivity (mounted), however permits you to change the distribution between gentle and darkish areas utilizing the Publicity Index. In Cine EI Fast taking pictures mode, a base sensitivity that’s appropriate for the Publicity Index setting is chosen routinely.

When recording in Cine EI Fast or Cine EI, it’s endorsed that you just maintain the Publicity Index setting fixed. In case you change the Publicity Index setting, brightness correction could also be very troublesome to attain in post-production, which can make it unattainable to breed the state when the picture was initially shot.

Above you may see what features can be found to make use of within the numerous taking pictures modes.

Recording a 3D LUT file to the identical reminiscence card with the bottom look used throughout taking pictures

When a clip that was recorded in a Log taking pictures mode
is performed again, the EI worth and LUT used when the
clip was recorded are utilized. The LUT to use is
decided from the data within the 3D LUT file
saved as metadata.

If the clip was recorded with Cine EI/Flex.ISO Set >Embed LUT File within the Challenge menu of the total menu set to On when taking pictures, that LUT is utilized for playback if the 3D LUT file used when taking pictures is put in on the unit.

If the clip was recorded with Cine EI/Flex.ISO Set >Embed LUT File within the Challenge menu of the total menu set to Off when taking pictures, the LUT chosen utilizing Base Look >Choose within the Paint/Look menu of the total menu is utilized for playback. The identical LUT is utilized if the 3D LUT file used when taking pictures isn’t put in on the unit.

Updating your digital camera

The model replace information is first saved to an SDXC kind SD card or CFexpress Kind A reminiscence card, then is up to date utilizing the MENU.

Notes About Upgrading

• At all times join a provided AC adaptor when updating. If a battery pack is connected on the similar time, the replace will proceed if the AC adaptor is subsequently disconnected.
• Disconnect linked gadgets (reminiscent of USB gadgets, SDI, HDMI, microphone, and shoe equipment) and eject any media that’s not utilized in updating.
• When utilizing an SD card, ensure that it’s an SDXC or CFexpress reminiscence card. For particulars about supported SDXC playing cards or CFexpress playing cards, discuss with the Working Directions.
• Use an SDXC or CFexpress card that has been formatted within the reminiscence card slot utilizing the formatting perform of the unit. For particulars in regards to the formatting perform, discuss with the Working Directions.

Saving Model Replace Information to an SDXC card or CFexpress card

1. Insert the formatted SDXC or CFexpress card into a pc.
2. Obtain the model replace information from the obtain website, and save the info in your laptop.
3. Save the info within the root listing of the SDXC card or CFexpress card.

Word: Don’t change the file identify.

Updating the System Software program Model

Word: Don’t carry out any of the next operations whereas updating the system software program. The model replace is not going to be accomplished and will trigger the unit to malfunction.

• Don’t take away the SDXC or CFexpress card
• Don’t flip the unit off

For particulars in regards to the operation of the unit, discuss with the Working Directions.

1. Insert the SDXC or CFexpress card on which the model replace information was saved, into slot B of the unit.
   Word: Solely slot B acknowledges the model replace information.
2. Choose Model → Model Up within the Upkeep menu, and choose Execute.
   Word: A Please use the AC Adapter message will seem. If the model replace information can’t be decided, Model Up can’t be chosen.
3. Choose Execute on the model replace affirmation display.
   Word: A Model Replace VX.XX → VY.YY message seems (X.XX: present model quantity, Y.YY: newest model quantity).
4. Choose Execute on the model replace affirmation display once more. The model replace begins. When the model replace begins, the entry indicator flashes. The method takes roughly 8 minutes (the time will differ relying on the mix of the previous and new up to date variations). When the model replace is accomplished efficiently, the entry indicator stops flashing and the unit restarts routinely.
   Word: If a black display is displayed for quarter-hour or longer, set the unit energy change to the OFF place, unplug after which re-insert the ability twine, and set the ability change to the ON place. Examine the model replace process, after which carry out the replace process once more from step 1. If the model replace drawback persists and the replace isn’t profitable, there could also be an issue with the unit. Contact a Sony service consultant.
5. Examine that the model has been up to date (see Checking the Present Model). If the system software program has not been up to date to the most recent model, examine the model replace process, after which carry out the replace process once more from step 1.