05-28-2024 - Gear
New FX6 Firmware Now Available
By: SonyCine Team
The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is released today 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
Download the Firmware
To download the firmware, visit this link: ILME-FX6 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 5.00 (SD card/CFexpress card) | Sony USA
For a complete list of functions and notes see below:
Note: For customers using the Content Browser Mobile app:
- After the update, you will not be able to use the monitoring function in the Content Browser Mobile app.
- Please install the Monitor & Control app (Ver. 2.0 or later) to continue using this feature after the update.
- Adds support for the New Preset 709tone Base Look (for broadcast)
- Adds a 1.5x De-Squeeze setting for both the viewfinder and HDMI output
- Adds support for the Monitor & Control app, including:
- Waveform and histogram displays
- False-color and Focus Map displays
- Monitoring at 1024x576 resolution
- Adds support for the Area Indication setting when using the Multi Matrix correction feature
- Improves the image quality when using 3D LUT software
- Adds 23.98PsF (progressive segmented frame) support for SDI output
- Adds support lenses (SEL100400GM, SEL200600G) for the Breathing Compensation function
- Adds the ability to use the multi-selector to choose the focus target for the real-time tracking auto focus feature
- Adds the following settings to the status screen:
- Format Media A or B on the Media status screen
- Wireless LAN, Wired LAN, or Modem setting on the Network status screen
- Improves the adjustment range of Matrix/Multi Matrix when using the User Base Look and when setting the target display to HDR (HLG)
Note: The effect on the setting values is different from Ver. 4.0 or earlier. If you are using the Matrix or Multi Matrix settings, please readjust the range.
Note: Refer to the Manual for additional details on all updated functions
