But it does so with a maximum data rate of 600 Mb/s for 4K and 222 Mb/s for 1080p.īoth resolutions also record to the MXF wrapper rather than the consumer-oriented MP4 format of the A7S line. And it now becomes Sony’s first compact full-frame cinema camera to debut 4K UHD 4:2:2 in this XAVC-I codec. It records DCI 4K 60p and 1080p FHD 60p to the XAVC-I codec in 10-bit 4:2:2. The video capabilities are notably improved and match the higher-end FX9 in several aspects. And combined, they virtually eliminate the presence of rolling shutter distortion when tracking fast-moving subjects. But the camera uses the same outstanding rolling shutter as the A7S Mark III. The enormous processing power also improves the sensor scan rates. This outdoes the human eye’s perception and provides unprecedented freedom in shooting high contrasting scenes.Īdditionally, the updated processor also offers 4x better processing than the FS5 Mark II.

Even so, the camera still has an outstanding dynamic range boasting 15+ stops in the Cine EI Mode with S-Log3. And this combination produces 4K resolution at a 1:1 ratio, rather than oversampling from a 6K readout like the FX9.

It obtains a similar full-frame 10.2-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processor from the A7S Mark III. What are some of the goods, bads, and uglies of the Sony FX6? Pros: Image Quality

What are some of the goods, bads, and uglies of the Sony FX6?.

But how does it stand up in this ever-competitive segment? Let’s find out.

And it’s a camera they aim to compete with Canon’s C70. So much so, Sony aims this camera to supplement existing FX9 or VENICE owners wanting a capable b-cam for run-and-gun applications. And its leaps and bounds improved over its predecessor. On paper, it strikes an interesting balance between mobility, functionality, and control. But, that doesn’t appear to be a bad thing. Even so, it appears to be largely similar to the A7S Mark III, given their similarities in underlying imaging features. But, in a form factor that matches its predecessor, the FS5 Mark II. It shares many of the high-end capabilities from the FX9, namely the full-frame sensor, S-Cinetone Profile, and professional interface. But, one that comes to market to flush out Sony’s current cinema lineup. It’s a camera poised between the A7S Mark III and the higher-end FX9 and VENICE. Released in the fall of 2020, Sony’s FX6 is a full-frame cinema camera developed to offer high-end image quality in a truly compact form.

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