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FX9 Guide

June 2, 2021

In this series of tutorial videos Alister Chapman will be taking a look at the key features of Sony’s full-frame camcorder to help the user understand how to get the best from the PXW-FX9.

Now updated for Version 3 firmware

Close-up of FX9 side-panel controls

Camera Set-Up

Getting started, buttons, switches and external connections.

CINE EI example Edwardian scene

Cine EI

Achieving wide dynamic range with MLUTs and EI.

S-Cinetone example desert scene

S-Cinetone

What it is and how best to use it.

Dual ISO demonstrated with two Edwardian scene images

Dual ISO

How is it different to adding gain?

Sony lens group shot

Lens Options & AF

The flexibility of E-mount and advanced auto focus features.

FX9 with mobile phone

Networking & WiFi

Built-in WiFi and NFC provide plenty of options.

Norway scene demonstrating image stabilisation with FX9

Image Stabilisation

FX9 supports both optical and post-production options.

PXW-FX9 with wireless audio set-up

Audio Options

Two XLR inputs, plus MI Shoe and more.

Night scene to demonstrate FX9 advanced shooting modes

Advanced Shooting Modes

S&Q, Time lapse, Cache Record and more.

Front view of two FX9 camcorders

Frame Rates

The art of choosing the right scan modes and frame rates.

Alister Chapman with FX9

16 Bit RAW

Maximise your post-production creativity.

FX9 Eye AF in operation

Touch Screen & Eye AF

New usability features and scan modes with V2 firmware, plus V3 preview.

HDR skin tones on FX9 with V2 firmware

MLUTs & HDR

User MLUTs in CINE EI mode, plus the new dedicated HDR mode in v2.

Illustration of anamorphic operation with FX9

Anamorphic Shooting

Achieving this distinctive film-look with FX9.

Alister Chapman shooting FX9 movie I-Spy

FX9 V3 Overview

Alister Chapman introduces FX9 V3’s new features and demonstrates with I-Spy movie.

FX9 Real-time tracking viewfinder display

Real-time Tracking

Quickly and easily focus and track specific objects and faces within a scene.

Scene from I-Spy movie shot with B4 lens

S16 2K Scan Modes and B4 Lenses

New Super 16mm film sized, 2K scan mode and using B4 ENG style lenses.

FX9 movie I-Spy control room

S700 Protocols over ethernet

How to use a standard Sony RCP remote control panel to control FX9.

Illustration of FX9 firmware contents

Updating FX9’s Firmware

Step-by-step process for upgrading your FX9’s firmware.

FX9 Quick Reference Guide - V3

Written by Alister Chapman and covering everything from camera set-up to slow-motion frame rates and S-Cinetone tips. Interactive PDF format ensures easy access on your smartphone when on-location. Now updated for V3 firmware with Real-time tracking, RCP remote control, S16 mode and more.

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FX9 Guide on mobile phone