Sony ILME-FX6V camcorder with E-mount system

Sony ILME-FX6V camcorder with E-mount system.

In its compact body, the FX6 can be taken anywhere and is always ready for creative shooting with its high-sensitivity full-frame image sensor.

Cinematic full-frame image quality

The camera features a 10.2-megapixel, rear-exposed Exmor R full-frame CMOS sensor that offers 15+ stops of dynamic range with high sensitivity and low noise. The base ISO of ISO 800 enables shooting in low to very low light conditions and is expandable to ISO 12,8003 with a maximum sensitivity range of 409,6004.

The FX6 supports XAVC All Intra 10-bit recording with 4:2:2 color sampling in DCI 4K (4096 x 2160 up to 60p), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 up to 120p) and Full HD (1920 x 1080 up to 240p) for incredibly detailed slow motion recording. When smaller file sizes are needed, the FX6 can also record in XAVC Long GOP format. It then supports 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 up to 120p) recording with 8-bit and 4:2:0 color sampling, as well as Full HD (1920 x 1080 up to 240p) recording with 10-bit and 4:2:2. In addition, the camera is equipped with a BIONZ XR image processor, first introduced on the new Sony Alpha 7S III and ensures up to four times faster processing compared to the FS5 II.

Based on the same technical expertise as Sony's world-leading VENICE cinema camera, the FX6 supports cinematic color adjustments including S-Cinetone for richer color reproduction, and S-Log3, S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine for post-production flexibility. The FX6's cinematic color processing is optimized for demanding applications: it preserves the sensor's full dynamic range, opening up a wide range of creative expression. Based on the color settings of the VENICE, the FX6 makes film productions possible that approach the material of other models in the Cinema Line.

Advanced video features

Drawing on the impressive AF capabilities of Sony Alpha cameras, the FX6 scores with fast hybrid AF that combines 627-point AF phase detection, advanced face detection, with real-time eye AF at high frame rates and continuous autofocus. This allows camera operators to effortlessly and precisely track fast-moving subjects for slow-motion shooting without losing focus. The fast hybrid autofocus is compatible with more than 50 native E-mount lenses. Shooting up to five times slow motion in 4K UHD 120p is also possible with the camera.

In addition, the new FX6 is equipped with an internal, electronically adjustable ND filter. Users can thus easily and seamlessly control the camera's filter values, set the variable ND filters to automatic, or manually adjust the filter values in continuous increments from 1/4 to 1/128. As a result, they always get perfectly exposed shots without compromising depth of field or shutter angle, even in changing lighting conditions. Combined with the camera's ultra-high sensitivity, the electronically adjustable ND filter gives users optimal creative control in virtually any shooting environment.

Excellent portability and operability

The FX6 has a rugged magnesium alloy body, measures only 116 x 153 x 114 millimeters, and weighs just 0.89 kilograms. This compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for spontaneous shooting. A heat-dissipating structure ensures that the camera's components do not overheat, even during extended shooting sessions. At the same time, the FX6 features a modular design so users can easily combine it with accessories such as grips and viewfinders, or attach it to gimbals and drones.

The FX6's 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder can be mounted in multiple locations on the camera body for added flexibility and easy menu control with touch operation. A DeepL access menu for frequently used functions allows camera operators to change key settings with a single tap. These include codec, scan mode, frame size and frame rate, base ISO value/sensitivity, capture mode, and audio level.

Professional-level reliability

To meet professional workflows, the FX6 offers 12G-SDI with 16-bit RAW output, HDMI output, timecode, built-in Wi-Fi and four-channel audio recording (via XLR interface, multi-accessory shoe and built-in stereo microphone). In addition, the new camera has two media slots that are compatible not only with UHS-I and UHS-II speed SDXC cards, but also with CFexpress Type A cards, which have a higher total capacity and enable faster read and write speeds.

The Catalyst Browse/Prepare software from Sony ensures particularly fast and easy editing of the recordings. Users can import image stabilization metadata from the FX6 into Catalyst Browse/Prepare to transform handheld shots into exceptionally smooth image sequences. In addition, the FX6 has a dedicated Clip Flag button for easily filtering and finding favorite shots with Catalyst Browse/Prepare. The software also uses metadata to show footage in the correct position, even when the FX6 has been rotated. In addition, the FX6 is compatible with Sony's Content Browser mobile app, which makes it easy to monitor and control focus, iris, and Zoom remotely.