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 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 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 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. +FF scanning mode Selectable movie modes in CINE EI (S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3, S-Gamut3/S-Log-3)FormatFrame sizeFrame RateColor sampling / Color spaceMaximum BitrateDCI 4KXAVC Intra 4K 4096 x 2160 px59.94p4:2:2 10bit600 Mbit50p500 Mbit29.97p300 Mbit25p250 Mbit 24p240 Mbit 23.976p240 Mbit 4K (QFHD) XAVC Intra 4K 3840 x 2160 px59.94p4:2:2 10bit600 Mbit 50p500 Mbit 29.97p300 Mbit 25p250 Mbit 23.976p240 Mbit4K (QFHD) XAVC Long 4K 3840 x 2160 px59.94p4:2:0 8bit156 Mbit 50p156 Mbit 29.97p100 Mbit 25p100 Mbit 23.976p100 Mbit 1080p (FHD) XAVC Intra HD 1920 x 1080 px59.94p4:2:2 10bit222 Mbit 50p224 Mbit29.97p111 Mbit25p112 Mbit23.976p89 Mbit1080p (FHD)XAVC Long HD1920 x 1080 px59.94p4:2:2 10bit35 Mbit50p29.97p25p23.976p

See also List of Sony E-mount cameras Sony FX3

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