Sony released a MAJOR firmware update for the Sony FX3 and FX30 cameras!

Both the FX3 ($200 off on Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama) and FX30 ($200 off on Amazon, BHphoto,Adorama) got a new major firmware update today!  There is a new 6.00 firmware for the FX3 (download here) and 5.00 firmware for the FX30 (download here)

Benefits and Improvements

• Allows you to choose the exposure time (from either shutter speed or shutter angle) when shooting movies
• Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
• Improves the image quality when using 3D LUT software
• Adds the 709tone color mode to Picture Profile. Please set one of the Picture Profiles (PP1-PP11) to the 709tone color mode
• Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
• You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
  Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
  Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
  Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
• Adds support for the Network Streaming function
  Notes:
  • Settings must be adjusted in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website.
  • Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators’ App is necessary. The Creators’ App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website.
  • Confirmation has been made that input is possible in M2 Live using SRT.
    M2 Live is an All-in-One cloud switcher service that allows real-time switching of video and audio, overlaying of graphics, and playback of video files on the cloud.
    A contract is required to use M2 Live. This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions
  Note: Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Wired connection via a USB cable
  • Clip review during camera playback mode
  • Focus map display
  • IRIS operation bar display
  • Selection from shutter speed or shutter angle for exposure time
• Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.