Sony FX6

The Sony FX6 provides cinematic expression to professional filmmakers andfreelancers of tomorrow. With a light and modular body, it recordsoutstanding 4K full frame quality at up to 120p with excellent low lightcapabilities and wide dynamic range. Part of the newly developed Cinemaline, It allows for more shooting expressions with the inclusion of SCINETONE picture profiles, fast and accurate Autofocus technology includingReal-time Eye Autofocus and a unique Variable ND filter to maintain acinematic look. The Sony Cinema line FX6 is designed for the future ofcinematic expressions.

• The Sony ILME-FX6V camera also offers greater freedom for fast and precise shooting. Autofocus technology includes real-time eye tracking and adjustable focus sensitivity. It also features a variable ND filter to maintain a cinematic look and accommodate changes in lighting.
  
  
• In addition to its compact design, the Sony FX6 offers a detachable smart grip and a high-resolution LCD display, a heat dissipation system for long hours of shooting, and long battery life, ensuring professional users’ satisfaction and a hassle-free experience.
  
  
• As part of Sony’s Cinema Line series, the FX6 shares key features with cameras such as the VENICE and FX9. Key features include a full-frame sensor, a compact and lightweight design, professional interfaces, and advanced autofocus capabilities.
  
  

Compared to the FX9, the FX6 differs in several specifications, but the two have much in common.

It matches the FX9’s video recording capabilities up to DCI 4K60
It offers the same S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and HLG gamma options
16-bit RAW, just like the FX9
Sony E-mount
Variable ND filter from 1/4 to 1/128
Also features 2-channel XLR audio inputs

Differences between the FX6 and FX9

4K vs. 6K
It has one 12G/6G/3G-SDI BNC port, unlike the FX9’s 3G-SDI port
It includes a timecode port but lacks the Genlock connector found on the FX9

The FX6’s improved specifications include

An ISO range of 320 to 409,600, compared to the FX9’s range of 320 to 102,400
A maximum frame rate of 120p at 4K resolution and up to 240p at HD resolution, compared to the FX9’s maximum resolution of 1080p
Two card slots compatible with durable, high-performance CFexpress Type A cards or widely available SDXC cards, compared to XQD cards and a single SD card slot on the FX9
4K Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS. The FX6’s 10.2 MP sensor features back-illumination for excellent low-light performance, 627 in-plane focus points, and compatibility with full-frame lenses for a rich and impressive look.

Advanced XAVC Codec Features

The FX6 is the first compact full-frame camera to offer UHD 4K 4:2:2 recording in the high-quality yet efficient XAVC-I codec. It also offers a choice of professional XAVC Intra and XAVC Long codecs with bitrates ranging from 35 to 600 Mbit/s.

3.5-inch Touchscreen

The FX6’s 3.5-inch LCD monitor offers high resolution and easy camera control via the touchscreen. Quick access to the LCD menu includes key settings such as codec, sensor scan mode, frame size and frame rate, base ISO/sensitivity, shooting mode, and audio levels.

4-channel audio recording

The FX6 offers up to 4-channel audio recording by combining sources from dual XLR inputs, a 2-channel input, and a stereo microphone built into the camera’s top handle. This allows you to use an external microphone to record the main audio source and the built-in microphone to record ambient sound and/or the operator’s voice notes simultaneously.

Professional Input/Output Interfaces

The FX6’s input and output ports include a selectable 12G/6G/3G-SDI output for flexible monitoring, 12-bit raw output via SDI, and an HDMI output. It also features a timecode input and output for multi-camera synchronization and a built-in Wi-Fi module.