Sony FX30
Sony announced new firmware updates for its Sony FX3, Sony FX30 and Sony FX6 Cinema Line cameras. The update for the FX3 and FX30 which will add Shutter Angle feature is expected to be released in September 2024, 8 months from today! Back in November 2023, Sony also announced the highly-requested firmware update for its Alpha A1 and Alpha A7S III cameras that will add the Focus Breathing Compensation feature only to be released in Spring 2024!
Sony is not a slow company in general, they can pop out a new vlogging camera from scratch faster than Pentax or OM System can re-label&sell one of their ancient cameras, so why is Sony so slow with releasing new Firmware Updates? Is it a technical issue, a resource issue, or just for strategic purposes?
Sony New Firmware Updates to for FX3, FX 30 and FX60 Cameras
SAN DIEGO – Jan. 17, 2024 – Sony Electronics announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras at the BSC Expo 2024 in London, exhibiting its extensive range of filmmaking technology. The new firmware updates showcase Sony’s commitment to its cinema line.
The firmware update for FX3 and FX30 is expected from September 2024 or later and will include:
- Addition of Shutter Angle: Users will be able to choose from both Shutter Speed/Shutter Angle similar to what is available with the FX6
- Ability to add clip flags to mark shots
- SRT/RTMP/RTMPS support for live streaming via the Creator’s App
The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include:
- The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses
- Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes inspired by the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing
- Monitor & Control App v2.0 features (ex. Waveform, False color)
- Breathing Compensation Expansion: More lenses will be supported including 100-400 GM and the 200-600 G lenses
Sony FX6
