Sony just released the new firmware for FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras that unlocks DCI 4K and More with Massive FX3 & FX30 Firmware Updates.
With the release of firmware version 6.0 for the full-frame FX3 and version 5.0 for the Super 35 FX30, there are a ton of new features for filmmakers to utilize. Sony FX3 Firmware Ver. 3.00 & Sony FX30 Firmware Ver. 2.00 updates now available for download.
The FX3 powered by the well-known Sony NPFZ 100 batteries used on cameras like the A7 III, A7R III, Alpha a6600, and A9 II. The FX3 ($200 off on Adorama | B&H | Amazon) and FX30 ($200 off on Amazon, B&H, Adorama). See also Sony FX3 vs Sony a7S III – Comparison.
Sony FX3 Firmware Ver. 6.00 & Sony FX30 Firmware Ver. 5.00
Benefits and Improvements
- Allows you to choose the exposure time (from either shutter speed or shutter angle) when shooting movies
- Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
- Improves the image quality when using 3D LUT software
- Adds the 709tone color mode to Picture Profile. Please set one of the Picture Profiles (PP1-PP11) to the 709tone color mode
- Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
- You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website. - Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website. - You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website. - Adds support for the Network Streaming function
Notes:- Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
- Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
- Confirmation has been made that input is possible in M2 Live using SRT.
M2 Live is an All-in-One cloud switcher service that allows real-time switching of video and audio, overlaying of graphics, and playback of video files on the cloud.
A contract is required to use M2 Live. This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
- Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions
Note: Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.- Wired connection via a USB cable
- Clip review during camera playback mode
- Focus map display
- IRIS operation bar display
- Selection from shutter speed or shutter angle for exposure time
- Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera
Note: Refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.
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