The new Sony FX6 cinema camera will be released and shipped by the end of 2020. The FX6 4K will join the newly announced Cinema Line which includes full-frame cameras like the FX9 and the VENICE. Furthermore, Sony Professional just has launched the content and media industry 2020 digital event: Rewrite the Future. Discover more below.
Sony FX6 4K Cinema Camera: Full-frame?
Sony teased us about the development of this new cinema camcorder. However, besides a picture, we don’t have even a tiny portion of specs. Nevertheless, judging from the picture, we can say that the FX6 will be capable of 4K resolution. There is slightly more information on the B&H website (Sony E mount, built-in ND filter, and removable top handle unit) but this is it. The complete name is Sony PXW-FX6 and it will be released and shipped by the end of 2020. For now, we can only be guessing that the FX6 will be an entry-level product to the newly announced Cinema Line. Although there is no info regarding sensor size, we bet on the FF sensor, since the Cinema Line is focused on FF cinema cameras. Read below.
Cinema Line: Sony’s solution for large-format cinematography
Yesterday, Sony launched Cinema Line, which is a series of camera products created for, and dedicated to, a wide range of content creators. As stated by Sony: “Cinema Line brings forth innovations and features from Sony’s current VENICE and FX9 cameras to new products with varying form factors, feature sets, and price points. And all of these new cameras will share the Sony DNA of expertise in:
- Full-frame image sensors – high sensitivity and resolution, wide dynamic range
- Color science – delivering a rich filmic, cinematic look, with the flexibility to customize creative expression
- Auto Focus
- Small and lightweight bodies
- Professional and intuitive interfaces with improved ergonomics
That characteristics indicate that the upcoming FX6 will be armed with a full-frame sensor as well.
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Rewrite the Future: Digital event
Rewrite the Future is a bunch of digital events organized by Sony Professional that focus on education regarding solution in many aspects of filmmaking. As stated by Sony: “Unveil a variety of resources relating to our products and solutions, from filmmaking to live production. Stay tuned for webinars and insights from our experts to help you adapt and thrive in a transformed world”. For instance, today is a discussion about the PXW-FX9 – latest news & future updates, which can be helpful to our audiences (Explore the slide below). Click this link for the complete list of sessions.
Unveil a variety of resources relating to our products and solutions, from filmmaking to live production.
Sony Professional
Wrapping up
To sum it up, we can assume that the Cinema Line announcement, plus the update regarding the FX6, is a hint that Sony is focusing on the large format imagery and solution for cinematographers. I know that the Sony VENICE has recently been used by a huge amount of high-end productions that are eager for the large-format look, and Sony wants to make sure you will get all the tools you need, regarding equipment and knowledge. Stay tuned as we’ll keep you posted on this Cinema Line taking shape.
