Sony FX30 Ver. 6.00 Firmware Update
FX30

 

Sony has released the FX30 System Software (Firmware) Update Ver. 6.00. Just like the update for the FX3, the newest FX30 firmware adds the BIG6 setting to the home screen, bringing it into line with other digital cinema cameras in Sony’s lineup. Having a unified display screen across various Sony cameras makes a lot of sense.

It also adds 1.5x and 1.6x anamorphic de-squeeze and the ability to output RAW video over HDMI to allow for the external recording of Blackmagic RAW.

Ver. 6.00 Benefits & Improvements

  • Adds a home screen (BIG6) where you can easily review the shooting settings and equipment configurations when shooting movies
  • Adds a Fixed/Variable mode that supports S&Q shooting settings by directly specifying the shooting frame rate without needing to set the S&Q mode
  • Adds support for the Focus Magnifier and Auto Magnifier in MF settings while using the Bright Monitoring feature
  • Adds 1.5x and 1.6x magnifications to the De-Squeeze Display
  • With RAW video output via HDMI, external recording of Blackmagic RAW has become possible
    • We recommend checking with Blackmagic Design regarding the corresponding Blackmagic Design products.
  • Allows the camera to automatically recognize the USB-LAN conversion adapter (sold separately) and connect to the network when powered on
  • Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
  • Allows the optical density of pre-registered ND filters to be recorded in the metadata
  • Allows the filtering of camera images for smartphone transfer and FTP transfer using Clip Flag
  • Allows the direct upload of camera videos to Creators’ Cloud based on OK/NG/KEEP flags
    • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
    • Ver. 3.1.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary.
    • This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
    • For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
    • Manual framing function
    • Attach Clip Flag

What to Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update

  • When updating from Ver. 1.02 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 1.05 first, and then to Ver. 6.00. Only upgrade to Ver. 6.00 after updating to Ver. 1.05. If you try to install Ver. 6.00 without updating to Ver. 1.05, an error will occur and you will not be able to update your camera.
  • You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.