The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a full-frame mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, semi-professional cinema camera announced on 17 November 2020.[1] The model is positioned between the smaller Sony ILME-FX3 and larger Sony PXW-FX9.
Features
Inherited features features from former models
The Sony FX6 is a successor of similar models such as NEX-FS700, PXW-FS5M2 – although earlier models focused on Super 35 shooting mode (APS-C sensor).
- Focused on one man operation, comfortable, handheld operation with multiple 1/4" mounting screw points, which allows users to use cages and accessories mounted on the camera
- Previous S35 (Super 35) sensor size had worse signal-to-noise ratio
- 19V power adapter for no time limit operation
Basic camera specifications of FX6
- Full-frame sensor with 12.9 Mpx[2]
- Cinema style shooting with DCI 4K option (17:9 aspect ratio)
- True 24p shooting for movie
- RAW 16bit output capability through 12G SDI and HDMI
- Dynamic range of 15+ stops
- Integrated Electronic Variable ND Filter
- Dual base ISO of 800 or a high-sensitivity 12,800 ISO for lower-light capture
- 409,600 maximum ISO for true low-light settings.[3]
- Compatibility with BP-class battery type
Cinematic recording
The FX6 introduced S-Cinetone (from Sony VENICE), a video pre-set used by Sony's cinema cameras.
Video resolutions and modes
PAL modes and NTSC modes has different Recording Frame Rates and Record Settings.
| Format | Frame size | Frame Rate | Color sampling /
Color space |
Maximum Bitrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCI 4K | ||||
| XAVC Intra 4K | 4096 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 600 Mbit |
| 50p | 500 Mbit | |||
| 29.97p | 300 Mbit | |||
| 25p | 250 Mbit | |||
| 24p | 240 Mbit | |||
| 23.976p | 240 Mbit | |||
| 4K (QFHD) | ||||
| XAVC Intra 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 600 Mbit |
| 50p | 500 Mbit | |||
| 29.97p | 300 Mbit | |||
| 25p | 250 Mbit | |||
| 23.976p | 240 Mbit | |||
| 4K (QFHD) | ||||
| XAVC Long 4K | 3840 x 2160 px | 59.94p | 4:2:0 8bit | 156 Mbit |
| 50p | 156 Mbit | |||
| 29.97p | 100 Mbit | |||
| 25p | 100 Mbit | |||
| 23.976p | 100 Mbit | |||
| 1080p (FHD) | ||||
| XAVC Intra HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 222 Mbit |
| 50p | 224 Mbit | |||
| 29.97p | 111 Mbit | |||
| 25p | 112 Mbit | |||
| 23.976p | 89 Mbit | |||
| 1080p (FHD) | ||||
| XAVC Long HD | 1920 x 1080 px | 59.94p | 4:2:2 10bit | 35 Mbit |
| 50p | ||||
| 29.97p | ||||
| 25p | ||||
| 23.976p | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "Sony Electronics Launches FX6 Full-frame Professional Camera to Expand its Cinema Line". Sony Corporation of America. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Sony FX6 - 4 K Full-Frame Camcorder R Sensor (few items in stock)". broadcaststoreeurope.com. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only) ILME-FX6V B&H". Retrieved 1 December 2023.
