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Sony FX5 Unveils Open Gate and RAW Recording Capabilities
✍️ Fstoppers
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 03:07 PM
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Sony’s FX5 camera now supports open gate shooting and RAW recording, offering filmmakers greater creative flexibility.
Sony announced that its FX5 cinema camera can now shoot with an open gate, allowing the full sensor area to be used for image capture.
The feature eliminates the need for a fixed lens crop and provides a wider field of view. Additionally, the FX5 supports RAW recording, giving users access to uncompressed footage for post‑production flexibility.
These upgrades position the FX5 as a competitive option for independent filmmakers and content creators seeking high‑quality, versatile imaging.
The open gate mode is expected to enhance low‑light performance and dynamic range, while RAW output ensures color fidelity and grading freedom.
Filmmakers can now choose between traditional 4:2:2 recording and the new RAW format, depending on their workflow needs. The FX5’s updated firmware will be available to owners via a free download.
The feature eliminates the need for a fixed lens crop and provides a wider field of view. Additionally, the FX5 supports RAW recording, giving users access to uncompressed footage for post‑production flexibility.
These upgrades position the FX5 as a competitive option for independent filmmakers and content creators seeking high‑quality, versatile imaging.
The open gate mode is expected to enhance low‑light performance and dynamic range, while RAW output ensures color fidelity and grading freedom.
Filmmakers can now choose between traditional 4:2:2 recording and the new RAW format, depending on their workflow needs. The FX5’s updated firmware will be available to owners via a free download.