Sony FX3 Firmware Update v3.00

The latest firmware update for the Sony FX3 is now version 3.00.

v3.00 Benefits and Improvements

Adds Support for the Creators’ App
Note: The new Creators’ App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators’ App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions
Adds a function that improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators’ App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later)
Adds support for Breathing Compensation
Adds support for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and 24.00p recording
Adds a function that during movie recording and playback, movies compressed using an anamorphic lens are displayed on the monitor with correction (de-squeeze) to the CinemaScope aspect ratio according to the ratio of the anamorphic lens
Adds a function that allows the Slow & quick and Movie modes to be switched with a custom key
Movie file names now support the Long File Name format
Improves the operational stability of the camera

Firmware Download

You can download the latest firmware from your local Sony support website. The below links will take you to the correct page to download the firmware. Make sure that you download the correct firmware for your computer (Windows or Mac).

US: Sony Support
UK: Sony Support

Precautions when updating from Ver. 1.01 or earlier
- After updating to Ver. 2.00 or later, the camera settings will be reset to the default values.
  Note: Since this update adds functions and makes major specification changes, the camera settings will be initialized as part of the update process. It is recommended that you make note of all the camera settings before proceeding. Even if you have saved the settings using the various save features available (such as Save/Load Settings and Save/Load FTP Settings) the settings before Ver. 1.01 cannot be read by the camera after the upgrade to Ver. 2.00 or later.
- With the addition of the log shooting mode, the picture profiles were reviewed and the gamma setting S-Log2 is no longer included. After the update, you will need to use the gamma setting S-Log3.
- You will be able to connect to the Mobile app more easily. After pairing the app with the camera, you can transfer images and shoot remotely just by operating the app. Refer to Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Regist.) in the Help Guide for detail. Along with this, the NFC one-touch connection function used up to Ver. 1.01 of the camera will no longer be available.
For customers who have been using the Imaging Edge Mobile app:
- Updated cameras will no longer be able to connect to the Imaging Edge Mobile app. After updating the camera, install the Creators’ App.
- Please make sure the Imaging Edge Mobile app is the latest version (Ver.7.7.2 or later) in order to pair the camera with the Creators’ App. If the Imaging Edge Mobile app is not the latest version, update it before trying to pair the camera with the Creators’ App.
- If you are using an iPhone/iPad, after updating the camera, turn off the iPhone/iPad and turn it on again (restart). Then pair the camera with the Creators’ App. For instructions on installing and connecting the Creators’ App, please refer to the Migrating from Imaging Edge Mobile app to Creators’ App article.

Firmware Installation

Please make sure that you follow the installation steps that can be found on the software download pages at the above links for either Windows or Mac.

Mac users will also need to install the latest version of the Sony camera driver for a successful install.

You’ll also need to restart your Mac after installing or updating the Sony Camera Driver otherwise the FX3 firmware update will fail.

Make sure that you use the USB cable that came with the FX3 as other cables may not work along with a fully charged battery.

Previous Firmware Versions

Improvements from previous firmware versions are always included in the latest firmware version. So even if you have missed a couple of firmware versions, you only ever need to install the latest version.

Version 2.0

Adds log shooting mode, which allows you to shoot while displaying the monitor image with your favorite LUT (Look-Up Table).
Note: Please use the latest version of Catalyst Browse or Catalyst Prepare to apply the LUT used for monitoring during shooting to the video during editing.Cine EI: A shooting mode that allows you to shoot with two Base ISO settings that can express clear images with the maximum dynamic range and suppressed noise.
Cine EI Quick: A shooting mode in which movies are recorded using a Base ISO, as is the case with the Cine EI mode, but the Base ISO switches automatically according to the adjusted EI value.
Flexible ISO: A shooting mode that allows you to record S-Log material by adjusting the exposure settings including ISO sensitivity according to the shooting scene.
Adds the main menu, which allows you to access quickly the items you need.
Changes layout for a movie, which is information and icons overlapped pictures on the movie standby screen.
Allows you to display a function menu by swiping upward on the monitor on the shooting standby screen.
Allows Timecode input with the multi/micro USB terminal. You can set the timecode with the source equipment.
Note: You will need a dedicated adapter cable, which is sold separately, to connect to the timecode source equipment.
Adds the Monitor Flip Direction feature which can select reversed display of image and menu screens depending on how the monitor is opened and oriented.
Improves the operational stability of the camera.

Version 1.0.1

Fixes an issue where a Picture Profile may be applied even though the Picture Profile feature is set to OFF
Improves the operational stability of the camera when using the Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) or Imaging Edge Mobile apps
Fixes an issue where an error message may appear while shooting at a high shutter speed
Improves the overall stability of the camera