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FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR COMPACT CAMS Sony’s FX3 and FX30 have earned a free firmware upgrade, adding DCI 4K in true 24fps, anamorphic de-squeeze and breathing compensation to fit the rest of the Cinema Line. The compact cameras can now shoot 17:9 ratio DCI 4K/24p in 4096x2160 with new All-Intra format XAVC S-I, anamorphic options of 1.3x and 2.0x, and focus breathing compensation on the full-frame FX3. This minimises shifts in the angle-of-view as the focus point moves, with further compensation available in post-production using Sony’s Catalyst Prepare/Browse and the Catalyst Prepare Plugin. It is also available on the Sony A7R V mirrorless camera we test this issue. But other high-end Sony mirrorless flagships like the A1 and A7S III don’t have the feature, which has caused some complaints from users of these cameras. Other new features for the FX3 and FX30 include the ability to switch from Standard Movie and S&Q Motion modes via the press of a button. File naming is now similar to high-end CineAlta cameras such as the FX9 and Venice. The update features smartphone connection and integrates with Sony’s new Creators’ Cloud platform and Creators’ App, a content transfer mobile app with camera-to-cloud functionality. sony.com
BIG-SCREEN BEAUTY A premium 30.5in 4K HDR professional monitor for critical colour grading, live production and post-production has been unveiled by Sony. The BVM-HX3110 has a dual-layer, anti-reflection LCD panel supporting a higher peak luminance of up to 4000cd/m² while maintaining deep blacks. Brighter specular highlights and a new optional fast pixel response mode are key features. It also provides a wider viewing angle, plus standard IP interface for SMPTE ST 2110 signals, to complement Sony’s Networked Live ecosystem. The BVM-HX310 remains available as a companion model to the BVM-HX3110, which is expected in November. The monitor incorporates waveform monitor/ vectorscope, false colour, focus assist, closed captioning, 3D LUT processing, and quad and side-by-side viewing modes.
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