Sony FX3, FX3A & FX30 Firmware Update
- Webmaster
- Aug 26
- 2 min read
Why this firmware update matters
Solo shooters and small teams live and die by speed. This release reduces menu diving with the BIG6 dashboard, makes anamorphic monitoring usable in-camera, and tightens everyday reliability. If you run lean, the quality-of-life upgrades translate directly into fewer missed shots and a simpler setup.
BIG6 Home Screen at a glance
The new BIG6 home screen is a firmware update that introduces touch-friendly dashboard with six large tiles covering the most-changed controls. You can jump straight to essentials like frame rate/codec, shutter & ISO, white balance, focus mode/AF area, audio levels, and monitoring/LUT tools.
The goal: fewer menu taps, clearer status, and faster changes mid-shoot.
Quick wins
Large, readable tiles optimized for touch or gloves.
At-a-glance confirmation of FPS, shutter, WB, and audio.
Fewer trips into deep menu pages = more time rolling.
New de-squeeze options for anamorphic shooters
The update introduces additional de-squeeze ratios so you can preview proper aspect on the LCD/EVF/HDMI without an external monitor. Expect coverage for popular lenses (e.g., 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.8x, and 2.0x) so framing and focus checks feel natural on set. You still record the full sensor image; de-squeeze affects monitoring only.
Why it helps
Accurate composition and horizon checks
Easier focus pulls with true-shape bokeh and faces
Faster handoff to clients on-set via properly de-squeezed HDMI
Other notable improvements
UI/operability tweaks: faster access to LUT/MLUT and monitoring aids.
Stability & performance: general bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Exposure/monitoring quality-of-life: clearer readouts and better behavior across Log/S-Cinetone workflows.
Workflow polish: small wins around file handling, proxies, and setup memory.
(Exact items can vary by body—always skim your model’s release notes after updating.)
How to install (safe steps)
Charge fully (or use AC) and remove media not needed.
Back up settings via “Save/Load Settings” if you use it.
Go to Sony’s support page for FX3 / FX3A / FX30, download the correct updater, and follow the on-screen USB or memory-card process for your model/OS.
Do not power off during the update.
Reset/verify: confirm new menu items, BIG6 screen, and de-squeeze options appear.
Post-update checklist (2 minutes)
Turn on BIG6 and customize the six tiles you touch the most.
Enable your preferred de-squeeze ratio and test HDMI out.
Confirm LUT/monitoring behavior in S-Log3 and your usual codec/FPS.
Save the new setup to a card so you can reload it later.
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