The Sony FX6 Finally Gets Its Big Update, Adding More Shooting Display Options

We have some BIG news for Sony FX6 shooters. And when we say BIG, we mean BIG6, the new home screen for the camera that lets users more easily review shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies.

Teased in a roadmap reveal from almost two years ago, this update has been a long-time coming. So, we're excited to see it finally come out and be available for Sony FX6 shooters.

Let’s take a look at firmware update version 6.00 for the Sony FX6 and explore all of the new benefits, improvements, and updates for this popular Sony cinema camera.

Sony FX6 Firmware Update

So, the big news here (sorry for the jokes) is that the FX6 is getting a home screen where users can more easily review shooting settings and equipment configurations. This BIG6 update will improve the display layout of camera status and other settings, enhancing visibility during shooting and video playback.

Users will also get some new assignable functions to the Assignable Buttons tab, including Crop Select, LUT on/off, and AE Level/Mode.

There are actually several more updates, improvements, and new features worth checking out. Here’s the full list of benefits and improvements coming with this latest firmware update.

Full List of Benefits and Improvements

• Adds a home screen (BIG6) where you can easily review the shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies
• Improves the display layout of camera status and settings to enhance visibility during shooting and video playback
• Allows you to add the following assignable functions to the Assignable Buttons tab:
  • Crop Select
  • LUT On/Off
  • AE Level/Mode
• Changes the notation of the 1/50 shutter speed to 1.2F (1/50) when the system frequency is 59.94P
• Improves the network configuration method as follows:
  • Changes the classification of the network menu in the Full Menu
  • Adds the ability to change network settings on the status screen
• Displays an explanatory message when camera operations are disabled due to configuration limitations
• Adds support for the Camera ID and Reel Number settings on the status screen
• Changes the display when the Camera ID and Reel Number of the next clip are changed
• Adds the Index screen to the status screen
• Ends support for WPA and WEP functionalities. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward
• Adds support for connecting the smartphone to the Internet while connected to the camera via Wi-Fi Direct
• Adds support for displaying network speed on the shooting screen
• Adds support for the following Monitor & Control functions:
  • Frame rate settings for S&Q Motion
  • Setting attributes and deleting of 3D LUT files
  • Low-resolution mode for network monitoring
  • Notes:
    • Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary to access these functions.
    • The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Adds support for a new HLG Mild Base Look preset when the target display is HDR (HLG)
• Adds optical density (logarithmic notation) to the display format for ND filter light transmittance level
• Improves the image quality when using a User 3D LUT file
• Adds support for importing/exporting scene files from external media
• Improves auto focus performance when the system frequency is 29.97, 25, 24, or 23.98
• Adds support for the HDMI Focus Magnifier function
• Adds support for external recording of Blackmagic RAW when using RAW video output via HDMI
  • We recommend checking with Blackmagic Design regarding the corresponding Blackmagic Design products.

To download and install this latest update, you can find more info on Sony’s website here.

Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera

The FX6 Full-Frame Camera from Sony was developed to offer versatile, cine-style imaging in a truly compact form. With the ability to capture up to 15+ stops of dynamic range, Sony's S-Cinetone gamma for filmlike skin tones, and up to 10-bit, 4:2:2 XAVC-I recording, the FX6 is poised to both supplement your FX9 or VENICE capture.