Key Update Highlights

• New BIG6-style home screen inspired by Sony’s Burano and Venice cinema cameras, providing fast access to key shooting settings and streamlined camera configuration.
• Cleaner status and playback display layout for better visibility during operation.
• More assignable button options, including Crop Select, LUT On/Off, and AE Level/Mode.
• Expanded network controls and status tools, including faster access to settings and improved on-screen feedback.
• Support for Camera ID, Reel Number, and an added Index screen on the status display.
• Wi-Fi security moves forward by ending support for WPA and WEP, with WPA2 or WPA3 recommended instead.
• Improved smartphone connectivity while using Wi-Fi Direct and added network speed display on the shooting screen.
• New Monitor & Control enhancements, including S&Q frame rate settings, LUT file management, and low-resolution monitoring mode.
• New HLG Mild Base Look preset for HDR workflows.
• Better image quality when using a User 3D LUT file and support for scene file import/export via external media.
• Improved autofocus performance when using 29.97, 25, 24, or 23.98 system frequencies.
• Support for HDMI Focus Magnifier and external Blackmagic RAW recording over HDMI.

Before You Update

There is one detail FX6 owners should not overlook: if your camera is running version 5.02 or earlier, moving to version 6.00 will reset the camera back to default settings. Your previous setup will not carry over automatically.

If you want to keep your existing configuration, save your settings as an All File before starting the update, then reload that file after the firmware is installed.

Sony also recommends using the supplied AC adapter during the update and removing unnecessary accessories or media before you begin. That is the right move. Firmware installs are not the place to take shortcuts.

How the Update Works

Sony’s process is straightforward, but it needs to be followed carefully. The update file is downloaded to a computer first, then copied to the root directory of a properly formatted SDXC or CFexpress Type A card. Once that card is prepared, it must be inserted into slot B on the FX6 for the camera to detect the firmware package.

From there, the update is launched through the camera’s Maintenance menu. Sony says the process takes about 8 minutes, although actual timing can vary depending on the version you are updating from.

During the update, do not power the camera off and do not remove the card. That is the fastest way to turn a routine firmware update into a service problem.

Why This Update Matters

This release gives the FX6 a more polished and production-friendly feel. The BIG6 screen alone should appeal to operators who want quicker access to critical shooting data without digging through menus. Add in external Blackmagic RAW support, autofocus improvements, scene file portability, and better monitoring tools, and this becomes a meaningful update for working crews.

Not every firmware release changes how a camera feels in the field. This one has a real shot at doing exactly that.

Need Help With the Download?

If you have questions about the Sony FX6 firmware update or need help getting it downloaded and installed, reach out to our team.

Call 512-251-7778 or email sales@omegabroadcast.com