Sony FX9 users rejoice! It took a while, but now, as promised, the Sony FX9 firmware V3 is here. I was lucky enough to pay a short visit to Sony’s HQ and have learned first-hand about what the new firmware has to offer to those dedicated FX9 users. The Sony FX9 was brought to the market a bit over two years ago, and it is with no doubt nice to see Sony renewing its appeal. After all, it is one of the most popular cameras out there, especially in the (creative) broadcast world. We have already covered what this new FW update brings in a separate article, but here is a quick reminder of what to expect. Sony FX9. Credit: CineD Sony FX9 Firmware V3 Key Features include: anamorphic lens support plus 2x desqueezing in the LCD viewfinderS700PTP remote protocol for controlling the camera over EthernetB4 lens support when using the Sony LA-EB1 adapter – S16 scanning mode (up to 1080p), lens control, and ALAC (auto lens aberration correction)center scan mode switch on assignable buttons, allowing users to toggle seamlessly between different scan modes like with a Digital Extender known from camcorders such as the PXW-Z280 (FF6K – FF crop 5K – S35 – S16)real-time tracking (touch tracking AF) allowing users to choose a focus point by touch on the LCD viewfinder and track its movement throughout the shootC3 portal support – quick connection to the cloud through a dedicated mobile appclip naming (Cam ID + Reel number) – as known from the PXW-FS7focus zero...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 25 November, 2021