The new Sony firmware updates for the FX3 (Version 3.00) and FX30 (Version 2.00) are here and we were lucky enough to have in our hands an FX30 with the new firmware installed. Let’s take a closer look! Sony just announced a major firmware update for its popular FX3 and FX30 cameras. This firmware is significant for both cameras in terms of usability and flexibility on set or when running and gunning. At our CineD HQ, I have here with me the FX30, and basically whatever I show in the above video also applies to the FX3. So let’s explore the highlights of these new firmware releases. Sony FX30, with the new firmware installed. Credit: CineD Sony FX3 and FX30 firmware updates: highlights There are three significant updates in this firmware and they are: The addition of in-camera de-squeeze capabilities when working with anamorphic lenses, 4K DCI option, and, True 24p recording. Up until now, when working with anamorphic lenses, the image in the EVF and LCD would be heavily squeezed, making it difficult to accurately assess how the framing of the shot would appear. Now it is possible to view the image properly, but with some limitations that I’ll mention later. Before continuing, I would like to highlight 2 basic facts: The first is that the FX30 and FX3 both have a 3×2 sensor and for video recording, it currently uses the 16×9 portion of it (with this update, it can also use a 17:9 portion of it). The second...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 12 April, 2023