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DSLRnewsshooter reports that on March 22th Sony will announce a new [shoplink 11763 ebay]NEX-FS100[/shoplink] firmware update. It will bring the following new features:
1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920×1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280×720 50p.
2. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card).
3. Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area).
4. Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display.
5. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).
6. Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE.
7. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1.
8. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output.
9. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real-time to image file.
In Summary: On March 22th the new FS100 firmware and on March 29th the new A77/A65 firmware.
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So they’re adding PAL recording along with the NTSC capability? I have a NEX-5 PAL version and I’d really like to record at 60i/30p.
I doubt Sony would add that option to any of the three lower end NEX bodies. Though, it would be nice. I like to have the option on my NEX-5N.
Yeah mee to, a nex-5n, it sucks that they have to cripple it for no reason. The aspect ratio indicators would also be welcome 😀 please sony, make it happen
I hope also VG20!!
It would also be a nice option on my A580 🙁
A firmware update that brings new features?
Something like that is unheard of for DSLRs, at least with Sony.
Incorrect.
When did Sony ever release a DSLR (and that includes DSLT in Sony terms) firmware update with 9 new features?
Most people’s understanding here is: firmware updates fix bugs but new features are out of the question.
I disagree. And this firmware update for the FS100 shows that Sony can do better than what they currently offer in DSLR updates.
Sony pro broadcast division is an industry powerhouse! This is where Sony best technical people are and its a division that is prolly the most connected and in tune with its customers.
Sony Alpha could learn allot from theses guys. I mean seriously, they build cameras that sell for $70,000+ USD!
It just shows one (sad) thing: Sony treats all their DSLR users (even pro models) as “consumers”.
And you can absolutely bet that the new A99 video feature set will require final approval by the Sony pro broadcast division.
It will certainly NOT be allowed to compete too closely with any NXCAM or XDCAM product.
Sony pro division VP’s will require the A99 to be crippled in certain ways. They have a deep “protectionist” philosophy when it comes to Handycam and Alpha products.
I don’t know much about this camera but damn, that looks like a big firmware upgrade with tons more features!
Would this be just in time for the *new* camcorder? We haven’t heard that much about what it is going to be, I still think basically a ‘pro’ version of the VG-20 with XLRs an maybe a few extra features in firmware. Would be nice if they did a smaller, weather sealed FS100.
Hooray for “Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).”
Hope this makes it to the NEX7, i need a distance scale.
I have this on my Sony EX1r,…friggin awesome tool!
They should put it on ALL serious Sony cams!
and some new rumours about new firmware for A77???
nobody cares! we want a fullframe body NOW!
Because you don’t care nobody cares right?
What’s going on with this “new” mystery NEX camcorder?
This shows how software can make all the difference on a cam.
I have a PAL A77 model, and would like to add a 60 Hz option.
And it should be possible to make a REMOTE option for the videoswitch.
When you build the A77 into a shoulder rig, your right hand always have to leave the support to touch the damn dedicated videobutton, risking shakes at the end of every video take.
Yes it is absolutely absurd a77 or any Sony cannot be remote controlled for video. So much loss of functionality and potential. Impossible for one tog to produce two camera shots. It’s 2012… Wake up Sony!
This camera is essentially the pro version of the NEX VG-10. It retails for $5000 body only and has been received quite well in the video community. Now, if Sony DSLRs cost this much, I would expect just as much attention to fixes. As it is, Sony is actually pretty good at firmware updates. They just need to connect better with customers to see what real people really need (micro focus adjust in A5/A6 series SLTs, for example), not just fancy point and shoot features that won’t be used (by many people).
Not quite, NEX-VG10 is the NEX-5 in a handycam body, the insides are totally different. The sensor is based to output 1920x1080p video using large pixels and a larger sensor than the rest of the NEX series. The camera itself is aimed at film makers entering the pro market (right at the bottom mind), by offering a clean HDMI out for broadcast quality recordings (although not Digital Cinema Interface quality). Segmenting the market means there are markets, no point selling an apple to a turnip farmer.
OMG, Cinemascope via sensor scaling and pixel binning, that’s awesome. No chance to get this on my NEX-5, I guess, after not having received Lens Compensation, so I better wait buying a NEX-5n or 7 until this option is implemented there…
Not quite, NEX-VG10 is the NEX-5 in a handycam body, the insides are totally different. The sensor is based to output 1920x1080p video using large pixels and a larger sensor than the rest of the NEX series. The camera itself is aimed at film makers entering the pro market (right at the bottom mind), by offering a clean HDMI out for broadcast quality recordings (although not Digital Cinema Interface quality). Segmenting the market means there are markets, no point selling an apple to a turnip farmer.
Aimed this response at Almazar80, clicked the wrong button, apologies. Admin can you remove this post please.
I am curious about the mystery NEX camcorder as well. I hope that for $2000 the quality improves. I really want a good camera with a good video option to replace my A350. I was hoping the SLTs would provide good video, but all the SLTs overheat and quality has been mixed.
As far as the A99 goes, why would I expect great video from that? It’s the same technology as the A77 and is being hyped in a similar fashion.