Already a leader in digital cinema production, Sony is launching the Cinema Line today with products for all types of content creators. While Sony is bringing existing products into the Cinema Line, surprising us all was the reveal of the FX6, a more compact cinema camera. Of course, details are scarce on the new camera, because it is slated for later in 2020, but it is exciting to see it.
I can't speculate too much about the upcoming FX6, although by looking at the image, there is a bit we can infer. Mainly, it is designed to maintain the same aesthetic and basic control scheme as the current Cinema Line, which includes the VENICE and FX9. This is clearly the smallest of the bunch and should be very tempting for many creatives looking to move up to a serious cinema camera.
As for features, well, all those details are yet to be revealed by Sony. However, the image of the camera does reveal ND controls, that it accepts E-mount lenses, and that it will record at least 4K. Considering the impressive specs of the a7S III, I think we should all be excited to see what Sony is making when it is officially released later this year and joins the Cinema Line.
Sony also made sure to emphasize that the Cinema Line is designed to evolve over time based on customer feedback. This has been proven with plenty of firmware updates for the VENICE and FX9. Coming up for the VENICE in November of this year is Version 6.0, with some notable upgrades.
- Improved High Frame Rate Shooting:
- 5.7K 16:9 up to 72 fps
- 4K 6:5 up to 72 fps
- 3.8K 16:9 up to 110 fps
- Shooting Functions:
- Gyro information stored in metadata
- Support for FUJINON Premista series ZEISS eXtended Data
- Monitor Out Functions:
- 3D LUT adaptation to VF
- ART (Advanced Rendering Transform) file import
- SDI1-4 3G-SDI Level A/B switchable (updated)
- Shooting Assist Functions:
- Second User Frame Line
- 9:16 and 1:1 preset Frame Line
- REC beep and alarm volume can be adjusted individually
- Maintain CamID+Rell# when loading ALL File
- Display Genlock and TC lock status on OSD
- De-squeeze On/Off by USER button
- RCP Call function (updated)
Download firmware V6.0 for the VENICE on Sony's Support Page when it becomes available.
Slated for 2021 is Version 3.0 for the FX9, coming with the following changes:
- S700PTP Remote Protocol
- Center Scan mode for Super 16mm lens
- B4 Lens support when using adapter
With the Cinema Line, Sony appears to be solidifying its place as a leader in digital video production, which all started with the release of the HDW-F900 twenty years ago. What's on your wish list for the FX6? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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