📋 Tender Overview
Through extensive feedback from industry professionalsSony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce a new software update Version 2.00 fortheFX3i. This new software introduces professional cinema line features into the camera including additional Log shooting modes user LUT Lookup Table importing timecode sync with dedicated adaptor cableii and advanced functionality that is consistent with the Cinema Line Camera workflow and enables ultimate creative freedom. FX3s new Log shooting modes with LUT monitoring create a smoother post-production workflow by enabling Cine El Cine El Quick and Flexible ISO modes for recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve. Flexible ISO is a quick and easy mode that allows users to change the ISO to make exposure adjustments. Cine EI and Cine EI Quick are modes that use the cameras base ISO of 80012800. Both Cine EI and Cine EI Quick modes produce footage that can be adjusted in post-production to balance highlights and shadows while taking advantage of the wide latitude of S-Log3. All three modes allow video shooting while monitoring with an appropriate LUT to preview the final image.Additionally this update includes preset LUTs like Sonys s709 and maintains popular picture profiles such as S-Cinetone. For additional creative freedom users can import their own LUTs. These imported LUTs can be used to not only preview a final image but can also be included into the footage when registered as a picture profile.This latest software also features additional updates for advanced usability includingNew list-style main menu screen which provides quick access to frequently used itemsInstant Function Fn menu display by swiping up on the screenNew standby movie screen provides an unobstructed view of the subjectTimecode sync and input with a dedicated adaptor cableAF autofocus assist function to smoothly switch between auto and manual focus FX3 now includes added functionality to assist with the creative workflow such as post-production editing using embedded LUT and EI exposure metadata. In addition two types of shot marks have been added allowing users to mark specific takes or scenes. This metadata is available using the latest version of Sonys Catalyst Preparei or Catalyst Browse applications. A new Catalyst Prepare Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro is scheduled to be released in August.AvailabilityThe software update will be available July 13 2022 at 900 pm PDT. Filmmakers can easily download the update directly to their camera using a PC or Mac.
