Sony PXW-FX6 4K FF Camera

The Sony FX6, the compact version of the FX9, has a surprisingly high degree of specification.  Full Frame capture with native E mount, in common with the FX9 and the new version 5 firmware provides anamorphic desqueeze too.

VMI can supply a Metabones E mount-EF adapter to offer compatibility to EF mount lenses as well as an optional PL mount too.

In addition, we are providing the CVP viewfinder mod as standard, which converts the LCD panel into a proper viewfinder loupe, shared by the FX9 and also provides 2 x XLR audio inputs as well.

Whilst this is a small camera, it offers Netflix-approved 4K quality and we are providing a modified ARRI base plate solution to fit 15mm bars & Hawkwoods V-Lok battery mount. Please be aware though, that presently, no compatible 19mm bar solution is available.

In short, this is a small, compact, lightweight and versatile camera which can be used effectively in a Gimbal capacity, or as a shoulder-mount camera, though it has some limitations and is not as solidly built as its bigger brother, the FX9.

Also, please note that whilst we provide an ARRI modified base plate with 15mm bars with 19mm bars support option, there is no ARRI top plate available, as ARRI don’t make one, so this is very much a lightweight camera for lightweight lens applications.

3 x Hawkwoods Mini V-Lock batteries & charger are supplied as a chargeable addition. Likewise, the Sony XLR-K3M XLR adapter.

Main Features

• Full-Frame 4K Sensor
• 1.5x and 2x desqueeze monitoring and HDMI output with Vs 5.0 firmware
• Fast Hybrid AF
• Cinematic Colour Science with S-Cinetone
• Electronic Variable ND Filter
• 4K 4:2:2 10bit Internal Recording
• 2 x 160GB CFexpress Type A-compatible
• XAVC Intra / Long
• Amongst many other updated features, this camera has a Dual Native ISO of 800 & 4000, Internal Variable ND, 15 Stops of Dynamic Range, Timecode in/out, Wifi for monitoring and menu changes through the appropriate Sony App.
• Waveform and histogram displays
• False-color and Focus Map displays
• Monitoring at 1024×576 resolution
• 16-bit RAW output via HDMI

Note that this camera can mount directly to APS-C (Sony E Mount Lenses) without using any adapter.

We are also including a modified ARRI 15mm bars base plate to allow for standard film accessories to be fitted (note no top bar). The ergonomic grip design for easy handling and operability, making it ideal for single shooter operation.

Interchangeability of the α Mount lens system with provided adapters allows either A mount of EF mount lenses to be used to maximum advantage and including iris control too.

Storage

VMI kits are supplied with 2 x 128GB memory cards which will allow up to 6 hours recording at 25p:
Equipped with high-sensitivity 4K Super 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor.  See specs tab for record durations.

Compatible Memory Cards

• Sony CFexpress Tough 160GB Memory Card 700 MB/s