Sony has just rolled out a major firmware update for the entry-level camera in their Cinema Line series. The new Sony FX3 firmware 2.00 adds new Log Shooting settings with support to Cine EI modes, monitoring with custom LUTs, improved metadata workflows, and enhanced operability. The update is now available to download for free. Released in February 2021, the Sony FX3 is the most affordable model in the company’s Cinema Line, which also includes the FX6, FX9, and VENICE 1 and 2 cinema cameras. With this upgrade, the FX3 inherits some of the features of its higher-end siblings to better integrate advanced workflows. The goal of this firmware update is to create a common ground for all products of this series. This should allow professional cinematographers to seamlessly switch between different camera models with unified tools and operability while helping beginners get comfortable with more advanced features. So let’s take a closer look at what’s new! Sony FX3 firmware 2.00: new Log Shooting settings One of the major changes brought by firmware 2.00 is the addition of the new Log Shooting settings for shooting with the S-Log3 gamma curve, while S-Log2 has been removed. These offer users three different options to choose from – Flexible ISO, Cine EI Quick, and Cine EI. Selecting the Flexible ISO option is essentially the same as using the old PP8/9 S-Log3 picture profiles. It allows users to quickly and easily adjust exposure levels by setting the ISO to any of the available values. It’s...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 14 July, 2022