Sony FX6
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{{Short description|2020 interchangeable-lens cinema camera}}
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{{Infobox camera
| model = Sony FX6
| image =
| shutter = Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
| ovf =
| evfRes =
| iproc = BIONZ XR
| frame_rate =
| shutterRange =
| flbkt =
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| vidrecord = XAVC S, XAVC HS
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps, RAW output 4.2K 16bit
| rearLCD = 3.5" 1.44M dots (1280 x 720 pixels) touchscreen
variable-angle monitor
| battery = {{hlist| BP-U35 (from the original box) | BP-U70 | BP-U100 }} Li-ion
| interface_AVout = HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack
| interface_Data = USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC 3
| body_comp-feats = Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System
| dimensions = {{convert|129.7|x|77.8|x|84.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| compflash = Mi Shoe Mount (for digital microphones)
| fsynch =
| lens = Interchangeable lens
| image_size = 300
| image_alt = Sony FX6
| caption =
| maker = Sony
| type = Full Frame MILC
| date = {{Start date and age|2020|11|17}}
| price = MSRP: USD 5999 (body)
| made_in = China
| lens_mount = Sony E-mount
| f-numbers =
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| sensor = Full frame
| sensor_type = Exmor R CMOS Sensor
| sensor_size = 35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame
| sensor_maker = Sony
| res = 12 megapixels
4240 × 2832
| speedRange = ISO 40-409600
Dual Base ISO Modes:{{hlist|S-Log 3 | Low Base ISO 800 | High Base ISO 12,800 }}
| storage = {{hlist| Dual Slot SD | SDHC | SDXC | CFexpress A | UHS-II | UHS-I | CFexpress }}
| flash = n/a
| weight = {{convert|890|g|lb|abbr=on}}
excluding battery, memory card and XLR handle, grip, handle, monitor
}}
The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a full-frame mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, semi-professional cinema camera announced on 17 November 2020.{{cite web | title=Sony Electronics Launches FX6 Full-frame Professional Camera to Expand its Cinema Line | website=Sony Corporation of America | date=17 November 2020 | url=https://www.orient-electronics .com/content/sony/en/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-electronics/2020/sony-electronics-launches-fx6-fullframe-professional-camera-to-expand-its-cinema-line.html | access-date=1 December 2023}} 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
- 19V power adapter for no time limit operation
= Basic camera specifications of FX6 =
- Full-frame sensor with 12.9 Mpx{{Cite web|url=https://broadcaststoreeurope.com/shop/782-camcorders--eng-cameras/17072-sony-fx6---4-k-full-frame-camcorder-r-sensor-few-items-in-stock/|title=Sony FX6 - 4 K Full-Frame Camcorder R Sensor (few items in stock)|website=broadcaststoreeurope.com|accessdate=1 December 2023}}
- 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1592066-REG/sony_pxw_fx6_cinema_camera_body.html#:~:text=Wide%20ISO%20Range,for%20true%20low%2Dlight%20settings.|title=Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only) ILME-FX6V B&H|accessdate=1 December 2023}}
- 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.
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+FF scanning mode Selectable movie modes in CINE EI (S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3, S-Gamut3/S-Log-3) !Format !Frame size !Frame Rate !Color sampling / Color space !Maximum Bitrate |
| colspan="5" |DCI 4K |
|---|
| rowspan="6" |XAVC Intra 4K
| rowspan="6" |4096 x 2160 px |59.94p | rowspan="6" |4:2:2 10bit |600 Mbit |
| 50p
|500 Mbit |
| 29.97p
|300 Mbit |
| 25p
|250 Mbit |
| 24p
|240 Mbit |
| 23.976p
|240 Mbit |
| colspan="5" |4K (QFHD) |
| rowspan="5" |XAVC Intra 4K
| rowspan="5" |3840 x 2160 px |59.94p | rowspan="5" |4:2:2 10bit |600 Mbit |
| 50p
|500 Mbit |
| 29.97p
|300 Mbit |
| 25p
|250 Mbit |
| 23.976p
|240 Mbit |
| colspan="5" |4K (QFHD) |
| rowspan="5" |XAVC Long 4K
| rowspan="5" |3840 x 2160 px |59.94p | rowspan="5" |4:2:0 8bit |156 Mbit |
| 50p
|156 Mbit |
| 29.97p
|100 Mbit |
| 25p
|100 Mbit |
| 23.976p
|100 Mbit |
| colspan="5" |1080p (FHD) |
| rowspan="5" |XAVC Intra HD
| rowspan="5" |1920 x 1080 px |59.94p | rowspan="5" |4:2:2 10bit |222 Mbit |
| 50p
|224 Mbit |
| 29.97p
|111 Mbit |
| 25p
|112 Mbit |
| 23.976p
|89 Mbit |
| colspan="5" |1080p (FHD) |
| rowspan="5" |XAVC Long HD
| rowspan="5" |1920 x 1080 px |59.94p | rowspan="5" |4:2:2 10bit | rowspan="5" |35 Mbit |
| 50p |
| 29.97p |
| 25p |
| 23.976p |
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilme-fx3/specifications]
{{Sony MILC cameras}}