New firmware update for the Sony FX3/FX30

Sony issued a new firmware update for the Sony FX3 (download it here) and for the Sony FX30 (download it here).

Benefits and Improvements (for both cameras)

  • Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators’ Cloud app
    Notes:

    • Make sure you have updated the Creators’ App to the latest version (Ver.2.3.0 or later)
    • Settings must be made in the Creators’ App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators’ App support website
    • Service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators’ Cloud support website
  • Enables display of the Wi-Fi signal strength
  • Fixes an issue where certain custom key operations may cause a restart
  • Fixes an issue where the time may not be retained after a power restart
  • Improves the exposure stability when using Extended ISO during movie recordings
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Competition news: Fuji X100VI officially announced

Preorders are now open at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. FotoErhardt. Calumet. WexUk. Press text at Explora.

Sony like Canon and Nikon will not release any new major camera at the CP+ show. Sony particularly has always preferred to get the full spotlight outside of such events. Therefore the real star of the CP+ will be this Fuji X100VI. A long time classic refreshed with new sensor and other nice tidbits. We will have to wait til March/April to get our first Sony camera….the ZV-E10II.

Additional Sigma lens info…

I got few additional tidbits about the two Sigma lenses coming on February 21 at 2am Berlin time (That’s February 20 at 8pm New York time)

Sigma 500mm f/5.6

  • Sources confirmed it has very fast autofocus
  • Sadly frame rate is still limited to 15fps (that’s Sony’s fault and I hope Sony will change this policy)
  • Doesn’t take telconverters

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 diagonal fisheye lens

  • The lens looks nearly exactly like the current Sigma 14mm f/1.4.
  • Same shape, similar weight.