Sony FX6 V2.00: A Camera Reborn?
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Sony has just released V2.00 firmware for the FX6 and it transforms the camera from good to great. Find out why in my very in-depth review. There is a big chunk of this video dedicated to explaining how to get the best results from the Sony autofocus system.
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The quality of these films are astonishing, best in the business. Hats off to you
Thanks so much Tamas 🙂
What ? They are pretty boring with ton of slowmo. Pretty boring channel in fact
@@Makta972 Squirrel!!
This is video. FAR from film.
@@masterspacetime2826 what camera workshops am I selling exactly? I haven’t done any for 5 years you clueless idiot! I make these to help and educate people. I make very very little money from them. With comments like this I question why I bother!
0:17 The shot of the plane vapor trail taken below the branches, paired with that music note is amazing.
Interstellar vibes
Reminds me of 28 Days Later
That was definitely worth the 40 minutes of deadline procrastination! I feel like I'm getting a whole new camera again now and thanks again for your humour and attention to detail.
haha felt them same like " Damn it Bloom! I don´t have time for this!" :D
I remember watching and treading Mr. Bloom’s reviews when I was still in high school. Fast forward 15 years and I am still here. Thanks for all the information.
OMG yes! Just updated 2 hours ago and been waiting to watch this epic fx6 film. Thanks Mr Bloom!
I was just about done convincing myself I didn't need an FX6, why must you do this to me Philip!! Great work as always, thoroughly detailed and beautiful update
I listened to this while I was assembling my cat tree and I made sure to finish the assembly until the end of the video because PB is such a beautiful storyteller and a stellar gear reviewer!
Philip: I just needed to see some beautiful 'Philip Bloom' film. I was delighted once again. Beautiful work, Sir. Beautiful work.
Beautiful video Philip, I learned a lot about AF! Have you used the Sony bluetooth remote with C1 assignability? I use that to trigger AF/MF remotely and avoid shaking the camera. Can also re-assign the Rec button as a second function key.
Thanks Brandon. I use it with the mirrorless Sony’s. Does it work with the FX6? I didn’t think it did, it needs it. How do you reassign the red button?
@@philipbloom I have only used it with A7siii. I guess I just assumed it was compatible with the other cams. On A7siii the top rec button is one of the custom buttons. I guess I should have mentioned I've never used an FX6 sorry!
@@BrandonLiUnscripted yeah sadly not the FX6. Only the terrible Content browser for remote operation. But I use the remote a lot. Very handy little thing!
A lot of what I covered in the AF is almost the same with the same with the A7siii.
I'm a big fan of you guys, the energy of Brandon's videos, wonderful gimbals movements, nervousness & transitions, and the composition, colours & aesthetic of Philip's videos, I would be curious to see a collaboration on a project with you two working together :)
I believe all of your extremely hard work comes through on your videos. I think you and your channel are so different from all of the UA-camrs out there. This video was very informative and an excellent follow up. Thank you and have a wonderful day Philip.
I watch for the visuals, voice over and stock music selections and mixing. What a joy. The head tilt bifocal viewing of the monitors reminds me we are moving on.
What’s he head tilt bifocal you are taking about?
@@philipbloom There are a couple of shots of you at the side of the camera looking at the Atmos, you have your glasses on and head tilted back as if you have bifocals. I could be interpreting this incorrectly, in that case I apologize. I’m stuck doing this all the time now.
@@CallMeChato yes quite possible. I do
wear varifocals.
getting scolded by Marques every time my bad habit came up would be nice indeed.
Breathing compensation is huge! Very pleased Sony is doing big firmware updates with this cam! Great vid Phil!
Even when I'm not personally interested in the product, I always eagerly look forward to the next review by Philip Bloom. Simply the best in the business. Heck, I've even rewatched the 360 Go 2 review 3 times now. lol
It's the accent. And the cats, lol.
Hello, hat off, one of the best camera firmware review I have ever seen.
The amount of work that went into this … I have a lot of respect for you.
Marvelous!!!!! and since its literary impossible to get my hands on the FX6, I hope that Sony do the right thing and give a nice update to the FX3 with Focus breathing compensation, 180 shutter and possibly true 24p just maybe.. a boy can dream right Philip!
Enjoyable as always to look at and listen to your voice. Just updated my FX6 so on to exploring the new AF system functions.
I love my FX6! Was well worth the wait! As was another one of your stellar reviews! Thanks so much for all your time and effort that goes into these!
The only thing I wish Sony would change now with the FX6 is to not bake in LUTs when shooting in custom mode, but would allow you to monitor a LUT-much like when in CineEI mode. For the instances when I have to shoot in custom and may not be going into a raw recorder but need log
Thank you. Yeah it’s weird quirk. Part of the reason I always use an external monitor or EVF. You can of course shoot in Cine EI with an MLUT, then you can see your exposure and it’s no different adding gain in post to the cameras doing it for you in custom.
Just updated early this morning, first time I couldn't wait for an update. Excited to be watching this!
I’d like a channel with your slow motion shots and everything else you shoot. Great review!
0:21 Hit me in the feels. WHYYYYYYY?
Must be the Madeira orange!
Seriously, brilliant update on this camera! Thank you x1000.
Fantastic overview. Always appreciate the time you invest into your gear videos.
Even though I don’t use the FX6, I find this video very entertaining, and having a Harriet cameo, makes it a special treat
I can't describe how much I love your in depth videos Philip. Such a great job! Keep up the great work!
in depth feature films 😅
Wonderful stuff, lapped up every second. Very clear the FX6 is one of the best out there!
Philip, do you still use the FX6 often? What are your thoughts on picking this up as a solo documentary film maker?
I have no clue what you are going on about, I watch for the beauty, the humor and most of all, the Kitties.
Nikon should send you Z9 specially after releasing N-Raw firmware update. btw Z lenses are designed to have very minimum focus breathing.
I spy with my little eye a Kondor Purple, I mean Gerald Blue. You know what I mean 😊
Now Im wondering if there is hope that the focus breathing compensation can be added to the a7siii and fx3 (would also like to see sony catalyst browse integrated into premier pro/final cut/davinci/avid, so we can use the gyro sensor data). one sony lens with minimal breathing is the sony 24-70mm f4
Since the a7siii has such a low resolution sensor the cropping might not be possible
@@DocBlob the a7siii is using the exact same sensor as the fx6. the fx6 is using the a7siii sensor.......if the fx6 can do it, I see no reason the a7siii couldn't
Thank you for another wonderful video. As I watch this video I can’t All but think, how unbelievably And crazily complex and complicated I digital cameras have become. When I look back and think of 35 mm movie cameras, the simplicity of them compared to what we have now is just absolutely colossal. You learn to load the film, you’ll learn to expose, you’ll learn the basics of the camera that are really just the basics of mechanical photography and you are set to produce the most beautiful images in the world no digital camera can even try to touch. Today? You need a 1000 page manual to run these cameras that get upgraded every three months along with with their video editors and the endless accessories and protocols that go along with them. Some say we are moving forward, I personally say we are going nowhere. because you pick up a 20, 30, 50, 60-year-old movie camera, and if you know the basics of photography and mechanics, you can work with them and produce imagery of astonishing beauty. But now you pick up a camera then you need a months worth of training and practice, that will be constantly upgraded, that will be replaced a couple of years later with something else and deemed redundant.. and all just seems a grand waste of time to me. It only takes for me to watch camera reviews of five or six years ago, those cameras look ridiculous, dated, and worth no one‘s time. But an old movie camera, no matter how old, it’s actually never old and will work today just as it did yesterday with basically no training required if you know your art. again thanks for the review, as always the best on UA-cam, and as always too good for UA-cam :)
Just because film cameras were simpler doesn't mean the whole process was simpler. Buying, loading, storing, developing, telecine, etc were all "extra" work compared to digital. They just happened outside the camera. Digital now also surpasses film in almost every aspect of performance so for many it IS the simpler choice.
Thank you.
To be fair you can easily operate this camera like that. Stick to the base ISO set everything to manual and record audio externally, syncing with a clapperboard!
@@aldolega Indeed. I was only referring to the process of capturing images.
@@philipbloom Philip I absolutely understand your point, and I am sure you absolutely understand mine. For what’s worth, you are making life easier to thousands of worldwide users of these cameras with your videos and the incredible detailed information and views you provide with them. I watch your work, never for the technicalities of the specific products you are reviewing, but for your art as a filmmaker and a storyteller, that in my opinion is unmatched by anyone else on this platform. Thank you again for what you do and for how well you do it 🎥
Fingers crossed for update to the FX3!🤞
I second shoot weddings sometimes and hear over and over "How do you keep locked onto your subjects? My other second shooters using Sony the focus jumps around". I just tell them "Manual autofocusing". Ever since Philip first used the term (probably on the FX9 review) I've adopted it both into how I explain autofocus, and more importantly in how I use autofocus. It's very rare I miss autofocus except in extreme low light or if people are constantly crossing in front of my subject. Those are the situations I've flip back to manual in, but 95% of my event work and even typical corporate work is in Autofocus on my FX3. If the FX6 ever becomes easier to get ahold of I'm sure I'll be picking one up...maybe in 2025? lol.
I have been wanting all camera manufactures to include some kind of solution for 'On Screen Display' options. Rather than havre to remove or add back each setting individually they need to make cutomizable user or numbered settings (eg Screen Display 1, 2, 3, 4) option. That way you customize different versions, store them and select which one you would like to use, so that the Display Button references that user option. Similar to selecting Zebra 1 or 2. Seems like a very easy fix. I suppose you might be able to achieve this by saving your user settings I haven't tried yet. (Also word of advice: back up your user settings to your SD Card). Would also be nice to have the option of on screen display information to be top and bottom of the screen like the Canon C300 Mark II.
The best camera reviews by far. I mean it, BY FAR. You are really selling me into the Topaz software, btw.
How do you like clear image zoom? I would like to use the fuji mk zooms :(
Thanks very much. Yes, it's been around and great for years. I use it a fair bit.
Would love to hear your take on the v4 firmware that was just released!
A yes, another Camera Movie Review. Just what I needed!
Another amazing video, Philip. Fingers crossed they bring the focus breathing compensation to at least the FX3!
Now I'm really yearning for remote touch focus operation via Content Browse Monitor (the Sony App!) we NEED this function guys!
man! was going through all the comments, to see if anyone else is in need..
"That's my sofa doing that noise. It's not me ....". Philip do you realize how many times I've tried to pass that line off to my kids? Beautiful video as usual. You are indeed the Sir Attenborough of the cinematography world (Sir Bloom even ? You still have time, send a post to the royal fam! Bet they could get you in on their knighting docket. ) !
I've been doing some field testing on Sony cams for a narrative film where I'm in the pre-prod phase (I was trained on Panasonic Vari which rigged out might be too much bulk for this project - so a bit of a shift). On this project, it looks like I'll have sound and lighting folks, but no DP .... OR AC for that matter. I mean what is that? Still, I've been eyeballing the fx6 (as well as the more compact a7s3). I like the focus breathing comp as well as the tracking features that I believe will add production value to the shots (and given I will be wearing multiple hats on this one). Sure, I can use my remote FP gadgets to aid this producer/dp/director/loo custodian debut. But I can see the value in touchscreen focus racks with adjusted rack speeds.
The splitting hairs issue regards the talent - mostly early teen kids. It may be that, with this group, the fewer takes we have to do, the better - so multicam OTS for at least some of the dialogue scenes may be a thing. So I"m in that position of trying to determine whether to shell out more for the fx6/9 for some of these 'solo' conveniences, or rigging the a7s3 to do something equivalent.
What would be your position on this as you have such fantastic experience with both?
Oh yes, one other thing. I will be using the a7 for sure in some underwater scenes as I have the housing for it. So I'll have one on hand at least for that. For the 'above water' scenes, the field is more open. No dolly shots in this one. Mostly tripod and steadicam + gimbal (2 moving vehicle scenes tracking tracking a child biking home from school). Yes, I"m doing plenty of back and core training for this as I won't likely be able to ditch that rig for long periods of time the way things are scoped out now.
Thank you so much for making these! All the hard work you do is so so appreciated.
This review is like seeing a documentary, a movie and a review at the same time... The quality is just amazing. I'll Subscribe and turn on notifications right away. Amazing video!
thanks Ezequiel :)
Philip, that was a brilliant review! What firmware version do I need to download to talk on camera as you do?
Amazing video as usual Philip!
I hate technical reviews and somehow sat through a 40 min beautiful short film feeding me numbers and AF hacks. Insane.
I love your reviews bro, always awesome!
I'm so close to jumping ship from the Canon C70. There's only one thing that stopping me ...................................... the colours, is it just me or do Canon colour look more organic?
Great video, as always - thank you Philip. I just sponsored you three coffees ;-) Will upgrade to Firmware 2.0 today. By the way, do you have a "My settings" for the FX6 like you did for the A7SIII?
Thank you! Not really no, I am still not 100% happy with my custom buttons.
Anyone have a hard time matching the A1 and FX6? When I'm lighting with daylight, Ive found it's best to have the FX6 on 5500k and A1 on 6100k w a megenta shift of 2.25. This +600 rule that I've created for myself has failed a couple times though on outdoor conditions and when lighting with warmer lights. Anyone have any suggestions on how to better match these? Thanks so much!
Lego Bloom! I dig it.
You hadn't posted in a while. I was worried about you, with Covid and all. Hope you're feeling well. And the cats as well, too!
You know my videos take time Scott. I took a week off after the Mavic 3 review then started to make this.
@@philipbloom Sorry. I am just a worrier, lol.
A7siii user here Sony please give us focus breathing comp!!! I will purchase 50mm 1.2GM instantly!!! Thats the only reason thats stopping me because of terrible focus breathing.
Just want mention that 1635GT3.1 can be used with breathing control function. Even it didn’t show up on the list. And this is a fantastic review! Thank you Philip!
As i said before. The final nail for the FS5ii. Time to finally upgrade
Great review of the firmware update! your explanation and trialing of the AF is certainly appreciated by myself and I'm sure many who've watched this. Thanks :) And completely agree with the addition of activating and selecting touch tracking from the joystick for the next hopeful update, no one has 3 hands! plus not practical for drone or gimbal work.
Do you think the lack of the 4.2k output on SDI RAW is a technical limitation of the SDI signal? As a fellow Ninja V+ user, I certainly prefer the connection reliability of SDI, but the extra sensor read out of the HDMI is certainly nice to have. Good idea running between the two inputs, just a lot of fiddling to toggle input on the Atomos and change the RAW output on the FX6.
And can you confirm that Picture Cache Recording doesn't work when you have a RAW output + Codec? It doesn't allow the setting for me, and it doesn't specify in the new Sony manual that it would be disabled with RAW like other new features with RAW enabled (bokeh, breathing, etc). I know it has no affect on the RAW output, but I prefer editing with the prores raw from the atomos, and it sure be handy to have the AVC-I cache as an internal backup in those unpredictable moments.
Thank you. Yes no cache and raw, no cache and dual slot either. Atomos went with a system that makes the camera operate like it normally does for SDI raw, with uhd, dci and s&q. It was conscious decision. It is only 10% though.
I bought the Sony FX9 because of your review! Your reviews are brilliant as always. Your films are works of Art!
I find that focus breathing can be used for effect, but I would not do it with the GM lenses, it's just way way too much. And of course zooming and focusing at the same time results in the same effect and better
Dear Phillip .. you have been such a generous film - cinema - photographer online tastemaker for years, been learning qwith you since Canon 5D MK II .. great top see you online - peace my brother x
Thankyou thankyou thankyou. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Finaly I will get my own FX6 found a webiste that had one in stock :D so I watched your video (again x 2) as i´m waiting for it, thx for all things your learn us and there is a new firmware out v 3.00 any of your suggestions got fixed?
Thank you Philip as always lovely to sit and watch your videos. Just wondering (and have been for what seems like forever) - why is there still no anamorphic mode, and why no S35 mode in 4K? I know about the clear image zoom workaround but aren't I getting something like 2.7k if I do that? Incredible camera I just wish I could go out and buy some S35 cine lenses for it. Or maybe I can and should just use the CI zoom. Thanks again! Brett
Thanks Brett. No idea about anamorphic mode. Why would you want 2.7K? Just use clear image zoom.
Great video Philip. What's that angled HDMI adapter you're using (shown at 7:49)? Thank you.
Dear lord that is a lot of work. So very helpful - much appreciated.
You Are Best Ever Philip
Respect
Parents? Having watched your UA-cam for many years, just wondering how they are doing?
Face registration becoming touch tracking is a no no. Yes, I agree with you on having it as an option than being it the only way. Great video!
Thanks a lot, Philip. Highly informative, yet enjoyable, as always ❤
Well done!! Thank you very much for spending so much time to educate us!
Master class in sophisticated film making. UA-camrs, please note.
Forgot how nice S-Cinetone is with shch little effort. May have to go out n grab grab some shots to remind myself
I've been trying out RAW from the Sony A1 - and find that on fine lines - such as a barcode - there is a purple false colour showing up . It is not lens aberration as still there at any F stop. Possibly an issue with the Atomos or camera itself?
I wouldn’t use raw on the A1 enough as it is like skipped.
Philip, you can’t make a 41 minute video for a firmware update.
Just got one of these I’m glad it came with the update . Love your style man !
4:37 Michael J. Fox would probably say "sure thing"
In all seriousness Mr. Bloom, your reviews are beyond thorough and thoughtful. Your cinematography is stellar. I would watch a video of you doing laundry because I would learn so much about the gear you used and probably be impressed by how clean your sheets came out of the dryer.
I’ve heard he is getting canvasses together for a watching paint dry masterclass 😂 Seriously though a fab video for a new FX6 owner who suddenly has a better camera 👏
I let out an audible squeal of joy every time I see one of your videos. Thanks for the FX6 update!
😂
Please Please Please Please Please do a Nikon Z 9 review dear philip
Your reviews are legendary! I am always appreciative of how in depth you go. Thank you!
I wish sony would brings the new a7IV software stuff to the sIII at some point but tbh i dont have hope anymore. It has been to long
Don’t give up hope
Great review as usual. :)
This video took a lot of work I am sure. Thanks.
I love my fx6 and made yesterday the update 👌 great video like always Philip 👍🏻 best cinematic greetings from germany
With the focus breathing, this camera can not be used for shooting porn! 😉
I really liked those imaging sensor clips, but I really could have done 'without' that slow rotating zoom! I had to look away because it was making me sick. Otherwise though, good stuff. Cheers 🍻.
Thanks for all the amazing videos. One of my favorite Chanel. I wish Sony would come up with an a7siii which has xlr, timecode, variable nd filter, 8k and that is priced about $1,000 less than the fx6. Maybe an fx4 or fx5? But then, am I asking for too much?
Thanks very much. 🙂
So basically you want a better camera than the FX6 for less money?
@@philipbloom I think that is a fair observation. Lol. Doesn’t hurt to ask. Worth that can happen is I will get something which is not quite what I want, but better than what I currently have. Not a bad thing.
I ALWAYS look forward to your reviews. They are always detailed and in depth. The care and detail you put into the work is obvious.
Would be great if you can also share your experience with any of the external EVFs you might have used with the fx6. Thanks again!
Incredible review.
The QUALITY of these reviews! just wow
Now they only need to fix the White Balance calibration to do it like the FX3 or their hybrids (like Mr. Bloom wrote in his letter), plus record audio in >60fps (also like their hybrids) and I am a happy camper :)
Why not shoot in 60p and then you get sound? The FX3 etc can’t do s&q with audio
@@philipbloom That is correct for S&Q mode, but my A1 for example shoots 100fps with audio outside of S&Q in normal video mode, and afaik so does the A7S3. Hence I figure the FX6 should be capable of doing that too.
@@MichaelKefeder oh sorry you mean more than 60p. Yeah not possible because of the codec it uses.
when take off the rig or into s&q mode，how to get the synchronous audio，so annoying problem 🤣🤣
Is the FX6 better than EVA1, which is the one to buy?
Yippie new firmware, my mate will be so excited when he gets the fx6 he ordered and paid for in May last year, rofl.
Am I correct in thinking you can get interlaced recording by recording to an external recorder? As if you can’t this wouldn’t be great for broadcast filming with this.
Not that I know of. You can output 1080i but it's psd. if you want the interlaced look then you need to film in 50p etc....
@@philipbloom thanks Philip. Been watching your videos for absolutely years and learned a great deal from you. Thank you 🙏
Thank you Mr Bloom! I'm new to FX6 and this level of detail about the firmware update very useful to me. Much appreciated! TJ
Letting you know, Philip, I'm rewatching this because:
1. It is a great video you made
2. I'm considering gifting me one of these for fun.
Thanks again, for all you do!
3rd....i am always amazed how it is that you dont work at Sony or ARRI, given incredible amount of knowledge you have 👏👏👏👏👏
Wait was that a MKBHD appearance? Awesome!
Thanks to you both anyway, you do both really useful camera videos, one on mostly full frame and the other mostly on phones
It was indeed :)