FX9 V3 Firmware Overview

“I-Spy” was created to provide example footage for our FX9 V3 tutorial videos. Every shot in every scene uses one or more of the new version 3 features. The exteriors were shot using the Anamorphic mode. There is extensive use of the Real-time tracking autofocus in the control room scenes—which greatly sped up how quickly I could shoot this scene on my own. A B4 ENG zoom lens and the S16 scan mode was used for the crash zoom shot looking down the long interior corridor.

As well as the version 3 features, I made use of the FX9’s dual ISO function and impressive low-light performance, shooting using the CineEI mode and S-Log3, which was then graded using an ACES workflow. I’m really pleased with the end result considering the small crew size and low budget. I hope the film provides a useful real-world example of how FX9’s Version 3 features can enhance your own productions—both creatively and in saving time.