Sony issued a new firmware update for the FX3 and FX30 cameras

FX3 Benefits and Improvements (download here)

• Fixes an issue where updating the camera from Ver. 6.00 with a registered user LUT to Ver. 6.01 meant that users could not apply the user LUT or record and operate the camera
  • Customers currently using Ver. 6.00 or Ver. 6.01 with a registered user LUT are advised to re-register the user LUT before proceeding with the update to Ver. 6.02.

This update also includes the following improvements introduced in Ver. 6.01:

• Improves the operational stability of the camera

FX30 Benefits and Improvements (download here)

• Fixes an issue where updating the camera from Ver. 5.00 with a registered user LUT to Ver. 5.01 meant that users could not apply the user LUT or record and operate the camera
  • Customers currently using Ver. 5.00 or Ver. 5.01 with a registered user LUT are advised to re-register the user LUT before proceeding with the update to Ver. 5.02.

This update also includes the following improvements introduced in Ver. 5.01:

• Improves the operational stability of the camera

The Sony FX9 has been marked as discontinued by BHphoto (click here). There were rumors about a possible FX6/FX9 successor, but it’s gone quiet, and as far as I’ve heard, Sony has postponed the launch of the successor. Also keep in mind that the FX cameras are made in China (Shanghai). Trump’s tariffs could pose a problem for Sony’s plans. The good news for Sony is that the Alpha cameras are made in Thailand and are safe from the tariff war for now.

If you happen to know more details about those cameras drop me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com or use this anonymous contact box. Thanks!

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You can check out some images samples shot with the new Zeiss Otus E-mount lens on their official Instagram channel. The photos are from Gabriel Santos and it’s now your duty to try to guess the focal length of this lens :)

Next week we will have plenty of E-mount lens announcements. Here is what to expect:

Sony (February 26)

• Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama) Weight 2,5kg, 105mm Filter, 2999 Euro
• Sony 16mm f/1.8 G (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama) 5mm shorter than the 20mm G, 999 Euro

Zeiss (February 25)

• New OTUS E-mount lens series (Full Frame, manual focus)

Sigma (around February 27)

• Full release of the previously teased Sigma 28-45mm T2 Cine E mount lens (listed here at BH).
• New Sigma 800mm f/6.3 E and L-mount lens

Cosina (around February 27)

• New lenses (not clear what specs)

Viltrox (around February 27)

• Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 E/Z
• Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
• Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE

TO SHARE RUMORS use this contact box or contact me via sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!

Lensvid analyzed the official CIPA shipment data and concluded:

2024 was the first year since 2017 where we have seen a year-to-year increase in the number of cameras sold/shipped globally – from 7.8 million in 2023 to 8.3 – an increase of over 6%.

And they attempted a forecast:

Looking ahead to 2025 we don’t expect big changes. If anything we believe that unless some big global changes occur this year (again), we are going to see mostly more of the same with possibly a slight increase in sales (especially with mirrorless cameras at the expense of DSLRs) and maybe even an increase in compact cameras thanks to the interest in the X100 line from Fujifilm (and possibly a new RX1 replacement) and some of the instant cameras (even basic compacts have seen a renewed interest, especially in Japan).