The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a full-frame
mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, semi-professional cinema camera announced on 17 November 2020. The model is positioned between the smaller
Sony ILME-FX3 and larger Sony PXW-FX9.
Features
Inherited features features from former models
The Sony FX6 is a successor of similar models such as NEX-FS700, PXW-FS5M2 – although earlier models focused on Super 35 shooting mode (APS-C sensor).
* Focused on one man operation, comfortable, handheld operation with multiple 1/4" mounting screw points, which allows users to use cages and accessories mounted on the camera
* Previous S35 (Super 35) sensor size had worse
signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N) is a measure used in science and engineering that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. SNR is defined as the ratio of signal power to noise power, often expressed in deci ...
* 19V power adapter for no time limit operation
Basic camera specifications of FX6
* Full-frame sensor with 12.9 Mpx
* Cinema style shooting with DCI 4K option (17:9 aspect ratio)
* True 24p shooting for movie
* RAW 16bit output capability through
12G SDI and
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a proprietary digital interface used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices. It is commonly used to connect devices such as televisions, computer monitors, projectors, gam ...
* Dynamic range of 15+ stops
* Integrated Electronic Variable ND Filter
* Dual base ISO of 800 or a high-sensitivity 12,800 ISO for lower-light capture
* 409,600 maximum ISO for true low-light settings.
* Compatibility with BP-class battery type
Cinematic recording
The FX6 introduced ''S-Cinetone'' (from Sony VENICE), a video pre-set used by Sony's cinema cameras.
Video resolutions and modes
PAL modes and NTSC modes has different Recording Frame Rates and Record Settings.
See also
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List of Sony E-mount cameras
Sony has released the following E-mount cameras since 2010. The E stands for the Eighteen mm flange distances of the E-mount cameras. Depending on type and model E-mount cameras are part of the Sony α, SmartShot, Handycam, NXCAM or XDCAM syste ...
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Sony FX3
The Sony FX3 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cinema camera announced on February 23, 2021. Based on the previous year's Sony α7S III, it became available in March 2021. The starting price of $3,900 ( £4,200) made it on ...
References
External links
{{Sony MILC cameras
Sony E-mount cameras, Sony ILME-FX3
Cameras introduced in 2020
Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras