Sony has released the new firmware for FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras. You can see the details and download links of the firmware 7.00 for the Sony FX3 and firmware 6.00 for the FX30.
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 7.00
What to Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update
- When updating from Ver. 2.02 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 2.04 or Ver. 2.05 first, and then to Ver. 7.00. Only upgrade to Ver. 7.00 after updating to Ver. 2.04 or Ver. 2.05. If you try to install Ver. 7.00 without updating to Ver. 2.04 or Ver. 2.05, an error will occur and you will not be able to update your camera.
- You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.
Benefits and Improvements
- Adds a home screen (BIG6) where you can easily review the shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies
- Adds a Fixed/Variable mode that supports S&Q shooting settings by directly specifying the shooting frame rate without needing to set the S&Q mode
- Adds support for the Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF settings while using the Bright Monitoring feature
- Adds 1.5x and 1.6x magnifications to the De-Squeeze Display
- With RAW video output via HDMI, external recording of Blackmagic RAW has become possible
- We recommend checking with Blackmagic Design regarding the corresponding Blackmagic Design products.
- Allows the camera to automatically recognize the USB-LAN conversion adapter (sold separately) and connect to the network when powered on
- Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
- Allows the optical density of pre-registered ND filters to be recorded in the metadata
- Allows the filtering of camera images for smartphone transfer and FTP transfer using Clip Flag
- Allows the direct upload of camera videos to Creators’ Cloud based on OK/NG/KEEP flags
- Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
- Ver. 3.1.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary.
- This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
- For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
- Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
- Manual framing function
- Attach Clip Flag
Notes:
- Ver. 2.4.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
- The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
- The Security (IPsec) functionality is no longer supported. Please enable and use Access Authen. as it provides more secure protection
- WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Sony FX30 Firmware 6.00
What to Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update
- When updating from Ver. 1.02 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 1.05 first, and then to Ver. 6.00. Only upgrade to Ver. 6.00 after updating to Ver. 1.05. If you try to install Ver. 6.00 without updating to Ver. 1.05, an error will occur and you will not be able to update your camera.
- You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.
Benefits and Improvements
- Adds a home screen (BIG6) where you can easily review the shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies
- Adds a Fixed/Variable mode that supports S&Q shooting settings by directly specifying the shooting frame rate without needing to set the S&Q mode
- Adds support for the Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF settings while using the Bright Monitoring feature
- Adds 1.5x and 1.6x magnifications to the De-Squeeze Display
- With RAW video output via HDMI, external recording of Blackmagic RAW has become possible
- We recommend checking with Blackmagic Design regarding the corresponding Blackmagic Design products.
- Allows the camera to automatically recognize the USB-LAN conversion adapter (sold separately) and connect to the network when powered on
- Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
- Allows the optical density of pre-registered ND filters to be recorded in the metadata
- Allows the filtering of camera images for smartphone transfer and FTP transfer using Clip Flag
- Allows the direct upload of camera videos to Creators’ Cloud based on OK/NG/KEEP flags
- Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
- Ver. 3.1.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary.
- This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
- For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
- Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
- Manual framing function
- Attach Clip Flag
Notes:
- Ver. 2.4.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
- The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
- The Security (IPsec) functionality is no longer supported. Please enable and use Access Authen. as it provides more secure protection
- WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
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