Sony FX3 Cinema Line Digital Camera with E-mount
Sony just rolled out new firmware for the FX3 and FX30 hybrid cinema mirrorless cameras. The headline update is BIG 6 -a quick-access home screen menu - that brings their interface in line with Sony’s newer cinema bodies such as the FX2 and the high-end VENICE. You also get 1.5x and 1.6x anamorphic de-squeeze plus RAW over HDMI, enabling external recording of Blackmagic RAW on both cameras.
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You can find the details of the updates as well as the firmware download links below.
Sony FX3 Ver. 7.00 Firmware Update Changes 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
Download FX3 Ver. 7.00 Firmware Update
Sony FX30 Ver. 6.00 Firmware Update Changes 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
Download FX30 Firmware) Update Ver. 6.00
Sony FX3 vs FX2
Here is a specs table of the FX3 vs FX30 vs FX2 for further comparison:
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |  |
| Model | Sony FX3 | Sony FX30 | Sony FX2 |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.0 MP | 26.0 MP | 33.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2021-02-23 | 2022-09-28 | 2025-05-28 |
| Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 102400( expands to 50 - 409600) | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50-102400) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | | |
| Weight | 716g | 646g | 679g |
| Dimensions | 130 x 78 x 85mm | 130 x 78 x 85mm | 130 x 85 x 78mm |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Focus Points | 759 | 759 | 759 |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | | |
| Focus Bracket | | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 10.0fps | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p | 120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p | 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| High Speed Video | 240fps | 240fps | 240fps |
| Max Video Mbps | 500 | 600 | 500 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| CFexpress Support | Type A | Type A | Type A |
| Battery Life | 600 | 570 | 600 |
| Battery Model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| RAW Video | | | |
| Webcam | | | |
| Anti Flicker | | | |
| Microphone Port | | | |
| Headphone Port | | | |
| Wifi | | | |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Timelapse | | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 1440000 | 2360000 | 1036800 |
| Touch Screen | | | |
| Viewfinder | | | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | None | Electronic |
| NFC | | | |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | | |
| Bluetooth | | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Further Reading:Sony FX3 ReviewSony FX30 ReviewCompare Sony FX3 vs Sony FX30 All Sony Cameras All Sony E Mount Cameras All Sony E Mount Lenses
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