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Sony FX6

The FX6 was developed to offer versatile, cine-style imaging in a truly compact form. With the ability to capture up to 15+ stops of dynamic range, Sony’s S-Cinetone gamma for filmlike skin tones, and up to 10-bit, 4:2:2 XAVC-I recording, the FX6 is capable of both supplementing your FX9 or VENICE, and taking on documentary, gimbal, and drone shoots on its own. The FX6 camera combines a 4K full-frame Exmor R sensor with a BIONX XR engine for extremely sensitive capture in a range of settings using a base ISO of 800 as well as an ISO 12800 high-sensitivity mode for low-light scenes.

Weighing just under 2 lb, the FX6 body is a full 2 lb lighter than the FX9 and measuring 6 x 4.6″, it packs a full-frame sensor into a body comparable to the S35-sensor Sony FS5. While the FX6 fits seamlessly into a pro-cine on-set workflow, it also offers several features that are beneficial for a single-operator user. These include fast and accurate phase-detection autofocus with both Face Detection and real-time Eye autofocus, both auto and manual ND filter settings for quick exposure compensation, and a 3.5″ LCD monitor that allows for timesaving touchscreen access to key menu settings and versatile positioning for comfortable operating. In addition to improving the camera’s overall stability, firmware update v1.10 adds 100p and 120p options to the Slow and Quick Motion frame rate menu when the codec is set to RAW or RAW and XAVC-I.

 

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  • 4K Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
  • 15+ Stops of Dynamic Range
  • Wide ISO Range
  • Base ISO of 800, a high-sensitivity 12,800 ISO for lower-light capture, and a 409,600 maximum ISO for true low-light settings.
  • Electronically Variable ND Filters
  • Advanced XAVC Codec Options
  • First compact, full-frame camera to offer UHD 4K 4:2:2 capture in the high-quality yet efficient XAVC-I codec. It also enables you to choose from a range of professional XAVC Intra and XAVC Long codecs at bit rates ranging from 35 to 600 Mb/s.
  • High Frame Rate Selections
  • 1-60 fps in HD to DCI 4K resolutions
  • 100 or 120 fps in HD through UHD 4K 
  • 150, 180, 200, or 240 fps in Full HD 
  • Expressive Cinematic Look
  • Fast Hybrid/Phase Detection Autofocus
  • Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen 3.5″ LCD Control
  • 4-Channel Audio Recording
  • Professional Input/Output Interface
      • 12G/6G/3G-SDI output
      • 12-bit raw output via SDI
      • HDMI output
      • Timecode input and output for syncing multiple cameras
  • Dual CFexpress Media Slots

Image Sensor

Sensor Size Full-Frame
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution Actual: 12.9 Megapixel

Effective: 10.2 Megapixel

Color Filter Bayer
Shutter Type Rolling Shutter
ISO 800 (Native)

12,800 (Expanded)

320 to 409,600 (Expanded)

Gain -3 to 30 dB
Advertised Dynamic Range 15 Stops

Camera

Lens Mount Sony E-Mount
Lens Communication Yes
Interchangeable Lens Mount None
Shutter Speed 1/1 to 1/8000 sec
Built-In ND Filter 1/4 to 1/128 Stop Electronic ND Filter
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo

Mono

Media/Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
Variable Frame Rates DCI 4K: 1 to 60 fps

UHD: 1 Up to 120 fps

1080p: 1 Up to 240 fps

Internal Recording

Recording Modes XAVC-I 4:2:2 10-Bit:

4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 600 Mb/s) 

3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 600 Mb/s) 

1920 x 1980p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (89 to 222 Mb/s) 

XAVC-L 4:2:0 8-Bit:

3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s) 

XAVC-L 4:2:2 10-Bit:

1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (35 to 50 Mb/s) 

Gamma Curve HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log, Sony S-Log 3
Audio Recording AVC-Intra: 2/4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

AVC-Long: 2/4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Still Image Support Not Specified by Manufacturer

External Recording

Raw Output SDI/BNC In Raw Mode:

4096 x 2160 16-Bit at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 

3840 x 2160 16-Bit at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 

Interfaces

Video Connectors 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output

1 x HDMI Output

Audio Connectors 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level Input

1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output

Other I/O 1 x BNC Timecode Input/Output

1 x USB Type-C

1 x USB Micro-B

1 x 2.5 mm Control

Wireless Interfaces 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Display

Display Type Included External Touchscreen LCD
Size 3.5″
Resolution 1280 x 720 (2,760,000 Dot)

Power

Battery Type Sony BP-U Series
Power Connectors 1 x Barrel (19.5 VDC) Input
Power Consumption 18 W

Environmental

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

General

Dimensions 6 x 4.6 x 4.5″ / 153 x 116 x 114 mm (Without Protrusions)
Weight 2 lb / 890 g

 

Camera Body
Body Cap | Tape Hook
LCD | Hood | 2 Piece Rod Clamp
Top Handle
Hand Grip With Attached Cable
3mm &  3/16 T Handle Allen Wrench
BC-CU1 Mini Charger
AC Power Supply & AC Cable
(3) BP-U60 Battery
Tilta 15mm Baseplate
Tilta Top Plate |  Side Arm
(2) 15mm Single Rod Holder
Tilta Wireless Mounting Bracket
(2) 15mm Aluminum Medium Rods
Hyperthin HDMI Type (A) – (A) Cable
CFExpress A / SDXC Card Reader
USB 3.1 Type C to Type C Cable
USB 3.1 Type A to Type C Cable

Sony FX6