Sony’s latest roadmap firmware update for the FX9 has been a bit overdue, but version 3.0 is finally here.
And inside it, FX9 users are going to be thrilled to find both anamorphic and B4 lens support leading a host of other features to expand the capability of this robust legacy digital cinema camera. Let’s look under the hood.
Chief among the features arriving with firmware update 5.1 is anamorphic lens support. Users have long wanted the ability for the FX9 to finally utilize anamorphic lenses, and de-squeeze the image from the LCD screen at 2x. Meanwhile, B4 lens support provides a broadcast-like function, through the Sony LA-SB1 adapter. This will enable ENG and broadcast shooters to harness S16 scanning in full HD at up to 180fps. There’s also auto lens aberration correction to round out the lens capabilities.
Sony has also added a remote-control capability through USB Tethering through an iOS device running vs.14, along with setting up your FX9 with the Sony smartphone app.
Author: James DeRuvo
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