The newly announced Sony FX6 has just got the Netflix approval stamp. The FX6 is the 10th Sony camera approved by the streaming giant to shoot its Originals. Read below about the recommended settings for XAVC capture with the Sony FX6 on Netflix 4k Originals.

Sony FX6: Hybridization Between VENICE and Alpha

Sony has announced the development of the FX6 full-frame 4K cinema camera back in September (Sony Announces the Development of FX6: Full Frame 4K Cinema Camera), together with the introduction of Sony’s new Cinema Line, which includes the FX6, FX9, and the mighty VENICE. The camera was actually unveiled two months later (Sony Announces the FX6: A Hybridization Between VENICE and Alpha). In general, the main strengths of the FX6 are the full-frame sensor and the VENICE color science. Being a part of the Cinema Line demands features and capabilities like: Full-frame sensor, wide dynamic range, cinematic look, autofocus, small and lightweight body, and intuitive interfaces with improved ergonomics. Well, the FX6 owns all of that. In fact, Sony has introduced it as hybridization between the VENICE and the Alpha, as a bridge between the mirrorless and the high-end cinema worlds.

Netflix approval

As for today, the Sony FX6 was entered into the prestige Netflix’s list, which means you can now shoot your next Netflix 4K Original on that camera. The FX6 is the 10th Sony camera that got approved by the streaming giant. The recommended codec is XAVC-I (4K). However, there is no approval for Anamorphic Capture. Here are Netflix’s settings and best-practices for XAVC capture on the FX6:

• Shooting mode: Cine El
• Color space: S-Gamut3/SLog3, S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3
• XAVC format: XAVC-I
• Video format: 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160P
• Base ISO: ISO 800, ISO 12800
• High speed: XAVC-I 4K 120fps
• RAW output: 16 bit With an external recorder 23.98p/24p/25p/ 4096 x 2160, 29.97p/50p/59.94p

Explore below the Netflix complete Camera Production Guide for the FX6:

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The FX6 is the fourth camera that was approved by Netflix during the last month, following the RED Komodo, Canon C70, and the Panasonic BGH1.