Sony Cinema Line FX6 Camera Body (ILME-FX6)
The FX6 Full-Frame Camera from Sony 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...
The FX6 Full-Frame Camera from Sony 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 poised to both supplement your FX9 or VENICE capture and to nimbly take on a 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 nuanced low-light scenes. 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 boasts timesaving touchscreen access to key menu settings and versatile positioning for comfortable operating.
Compared to the FX9, the FX6 differs in several specs; but many FX6 specs tick the same boxes and several improve upon the FX9: Dual card slots compatible with both durable, highly efficient CFexpress Type A or widely available SDXC cards, compared to the FX9's reliance on proprietary XQD cards and a single SD card option. The FX6's 10.2 MP image sensor features back-side illumination for excellent low-light performance, 627 focal plane points for speedy phase-detection autofocus, and full-frame lens compatibility that produces a rich, immersive look. Choose from a 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.
The FX6 is the 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. Sony's S-Cinetone gamma curve offers a cinematic look with filmlike color, softer tones, and pleasing skin tone reproduction. Not only is this cinematic look available for in-camera viewing, but it can also be captured and output with minimal or no grading at all for a time-saving post process. The phase detection autofocus accomplishes this accuracy using seven transition-speed steps and five subject-sensitivity. The FX6's 3.5" LCD monitor offers both high-resolution viewing and the ease of touchscreen camera control.
The LCD quick menu controls include key settings like Codec, Imager Scan Mode, Picture Size and Frequency, Base ISO/Sensitivity, Shooting Mode, and Audio Levels. The FX6 offers up to 4-channel audio recording by combining sources from the dual XLR inputs, the 2-channel multi-interface shoe input, and the stereo mic built into the camera's top handle. The FX6's dual media slots accept both rugged, high-performance, high-capacity CFexpress Type A cards and widely available UHS-II/UHS-1 SDXC cards. Note that the CFexpress Type A cards are required for 100/120 fps UHD 4K capture and 150/180/200/240 fps HD high-speed capture. A 3.5" LCD screen can be quickly positioned on the camera at multiple locations to provide comfortable, ergonomic viewing.
Sony FX6 E-Mount Specs
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Lens Communication | Yes, with Autofocus Support |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 12.9 Megapixel Effective: 10.2 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | Full-Frame CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Supplies Stabilization Metadata |
Built-In ND Filter | 2 to 7 Stop Electronic ND Filter |
Internal Filter Holder | No |
Capture Type | Video Only |
Shutter Type | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 1 Second |
ISO Sensitivity | 800 to 12,800 (Extended: 409,600) |
Gain | -3 to 30 dB (Native) |
Shutter Angle | 5.6 to 360° |
Advertised Dynamic Range | 15 Stops |
White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K Presets: ATW, Set A, Set B |
Internal Recording Modes | XAVC-I DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) from 1 to 59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s VBR] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) from 1 to 59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s VBR] 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82/200/239.76 fps [89 to 223 Mb/s VBR] XAVC-L UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) from 1 to 59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82/200/239.76 fps [35 to 50 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via SDI/BNC 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4240 x 2385 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Rec709, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3, Standard |
Built-In Microphone Type | Mono |
Audio Recording | 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD |
Video I/O | 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI 1.0 Output |
Audio I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Output |
Power I/O | 1 x Barrel (19.5 VDC) Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Data 1 x BNC (Timecode) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control 1 x Proprietary |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Size | 3.5" |
Resolution | 1280 x 720 (2,760,000 Dot) |
Display Type | Included External Touchscreen LCD |
Type | Optional, Not Included |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 627 |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
Battery Type | Sony BP-U Series |
Power Consumption | 18 W |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female 1 x 3/8"-16 Female |
Accessory Mount | 10 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 7 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Netflix Approved | Yes |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.02 x 4.57 x 4.49" / 15.29 x 11.61 x 11.4 cm (Without Protrusions) |
Weight | 2.0 lb / 890 g 5.71 lb / 2.59 kg |