Sony PXW-FX6 4K FF Camera

4K capture with anamorphic*, Full Frame & S-35 capability

£172/day
£516/week

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

Sony

Mount

EF Mount, PL Mount, Sony E/α Mount

Sensor Size/Coverage

Full Frame, Super-35, Super-35 Anamorphic (4:3)

Media Standard

CF Express Type A

Capture Resolution

4K, HD

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
  • 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.
  • *Anamorphic capability

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
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) Approx 890g (1lb15oz)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (INCLUDING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES) Approx. 2.59kg(5lb11oz) (with Viewfinder, Grip Remote Control, BP-U35 battery, SEL24105G LENS, Lens Hood, Handle, MIC holder)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (BODY WITHOUT PROTRUSIONS) 114 x 116 x 153 mm(4 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inch) (body without protrusions)
Power
POWER REQUIREMENTS DC 19.5V
POWER CONSUMPTION Approx. 18.0 W (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
BATTERY OPERATING TIME Approx. 105min. with BP-U35 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device), Approx. 215min. with BP-U70 battery (while recording XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p, SEL24105G Lens, Viewfinder ON, not using external device)
Operation
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -20°C to +60°C, -4°F to +140°F
Recording Format(Video)
XAVC INTRA XAVC-I DCI4K 23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 24p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 25p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 29.97p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I DCI4K 59.94p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC- I HD 23.98p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 89Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 25p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 112Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 29.97p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 111 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 50p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 223 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I HD 59.94p mode:CBG, MAX bit rate 222 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 25p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 29.97p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 300 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC-I QFHD 59.94p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 600 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC LONG XAVC-L HD 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 35 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L HD 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 100 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p mode:VBR, MAX bit rate 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
Recording Format (Audio)
RECORDING FORMAT (AUDIO) LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC INTRA XAVC-I DCI4K mode:4096 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, 24P, XAVC-I HD mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-I QFHD mode:3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC LONG XAVC-L HD 35 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-L HD 50 mode:1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, XAVC-L QFHD mode:3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
Recording/Playback Time
XAVC INTRA XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 74 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 36 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 25p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 71 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 35 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 29.97p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 60 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 29 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 36 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB): Approx. 17 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K/QFHD 59.94p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 30 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 15 minutes, XAVC-I DCI4K 24p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 74 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 36 minutes, XAVC-I HD 23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 185 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 91 minutes, XAVC-I HD 25p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 150 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 74 minutes, XAVC-I HD 29.97p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 150 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 74 minutes, XAVC-I HD 50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 78 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 38 minutes, XAVC-I HD 59.94p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 78 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 38 minutes
XAVC LONG XAVC-L HD 35 29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 430 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 210 minutes, XAVC-L HD 50 /29.97p/25p/23.98p/59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 320 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 155 minutes, XAVC-L QFHD 29.97p/25p/23.98p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 170 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 86 minutes, XAVC-L QFHD 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB):Approx. 115 minutes When using CEA-G80T (80 GB):Approx. 57 minutes
PROXY AUDIO XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
PROXY VIDEO XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 High Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR 1920×1080, 9Mbps
Camera Section
SENSOR TYPE 35 mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image sensor
PIXELS Approx. 12.9 megapixels(total), Approx. 10.2 megapixels(effective)
BUILT-IN OPTICAL FILTERS Clear, linear variable ND(1/4ND to 1/128ND)
SENSITIVITY ISO 800/12800 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light source)
SHUTTER SPEED 64F to 1/8000 sec
Slow & Quick Motion
XAVC-I 1 to 60 frames (59.94/50/29.97/25/24/23.98), 4096×2160
XAVC-I/L 3840 x 2160; 1 to 60, 100, 120 frames (59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98); 1920 x 1080; 1 to 60, 100, 120, 1501, 1801, 2001, 2401 frames (59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98)
White Balance
WHITE BALANCE MODES Preset, Memory A, Memory B (2000K- 15000K)/ATW
Exposure
GAIN CONTROL -3 to 30dB (every 1dB), AGC
Gamma
GAMMA CURVE SDR mode : S-Cinetone, Standard, Still, ITU709, HDR mode : HLG_Live, HLG_Natural
Latitude
LATITUDE 15+ stop
Interface
TC INPUT/TC OUTPUT BNC, TC IN/OUT Switchable
AUDIO INPUT Mic Reference: -30 to -80 dBu, XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
SDI OUTPUT SDI OUT: BNC, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI(Level A/B)
USB USB Type-C(x1), Multi/Micro-B (x1)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT -16 dBu 16 Ω, Stereo mini jack (x1)
SPEAKER OUTPUT Monaural
DC INPUT DC jack
REMOTE Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)
HDMI OUTPUT Type A (x1)
GRIP Minijack(φ3.5mm / 4pin)
Monitoring
LCD 8.8 cm (3.5 type), Approx. 2.76M dots
Built-in Microphone
BUILT-IN MICROPHONE Omni-directional monoral electret condenser microphone (body) (x1), Stereo electret condenser microphone (handle) (x1)
Media
MEDIA TYPE CF express Type A / SD card (x2), Slot B can be used for saving configuration data.
Wi-Fi/NFC
SUPPORTED FORMAT IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
FREQUENCY BAND 2.4 GHz bandwidth, 5.2/5.3/5.6/5.8 GHz bandwidth
SECURITY WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
1 x Sony ILME-FX6 Camcorder Body
1 x Camera Port Cap E mount
1 x Hawkwoods VLM-FX6 V-LOK Battery Mount
1 x Sony ILME-FX6 Handgrip
1 x Sony ILME-FX6 Top Handle (incl. 2 screws)
1 x Sony ILME-FX6 LCD screen
1 x Wooden Camera Top Plate FX-6 (282900)
1 x Sony ILME-FX6 LCD screen hood
1 x Power Cable D-tap - Sony FX6 / FX-9 (PC-29)
2 x 15mm, Support Rod 240mm
2 x 15mm, Support Rod 340mm
1 x ARRI Custom Base Plate for Sony FX6
2 x Sony CFexpress Tough 160GB Memory Card 700 MB/s (A7sIII / FX-6)
1 x Data Cable USB-C to USB-C1 x Data Cable USB-A 3.0 to USB-C
1 x Sony Dual Slot CFExpress & SD Card Reader MRW-G2
1 x Sachtler Soft Bag DR 3

Chargeable Additions:
3 x Battery Hawkwoods VL-M98 98Wh Flightsafe Mini V-Lock Battery
1 x Hawkwoods Charger VL-MX2 Mini V-Lock charger (2-way)
1 x Power Cable Figure 8
1 x Lens Adapter Sony E-mount to EOS Metabones Cine
1 x Lens Front Cap Metabones Cine
1 x Lens Back Cap Metabones Cine
1 x Sony XLRK3M XLR Adapter Kit for FX6


An optional K6/ME66 Gun Mic and Headphone package is available at £13 per day including cables in a single case.

Bag Soft Sachtler DR 3: 40 x 68 x 38 14.3kg

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