Sony FX30, FX3 and FX6 Update - Wireless Monitor and Control App

Why don’t you show how to connect the camera??? I’m having a hard time connecting

Does anyone know how many devices can you connect?

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I have tried the app.
In general I like it because you can control more things than the previous one.

The negative point for me is that you have to go to the special focus screen. On the general screen it does not allow focus.
I think they should keep autofocus on both screens.

And the reason why they wouldn't give it to the zv e1

This is SOOO COOL thank you for showing us! Quick question - do you know any monitor app that can help A6700 in similar ways? Thank you so much!!

Hmmm I installed it and it basically doesn't work. The creators app recognizes the camera but if I want to use remote shooting or the Monitor & Control app. Nothing happens.
With my Sony A74 I don't experience this problem. I noticed that it want's to pair. But fails to connect

Don’t upgrade for this silly improvements!!!Big area issue and big problem with non original battery!!!!!!!!!Stay at 3.0!!

App is the same stuff as the creator's app.
Taking out 3rd party battery levels though? Seriously? I wouldn't have updated if I knew that was the case!

Just downloaded this for my FX30 after updating my FX30 lol this is pretty Awesome, took me a bit too because I forgot how too. But I have a Ulanzi Tripod also, the Ombra which is a Nice Tripod

Big WARNING: If you update your FX30 from 2.0 to 3.0 two things happen, that aren't stated on the update log: you won't get your battery % unless you stick only to Sony batteries (it shows for a minute then it gets you a warning message and disappear), and most importantly, PAL/NTCS selector just dissapears. Turns out you can't go back to the 2.00 firmware, even doing a factory reset. Moreover, if you set your camera on PAL before going to the 3.0, and then you do a factory reset in hopes your camera will go back to the 2.0, the camera will keep on the 3.0 but will return to NTSC, and now you can't switch to PAL, nor can downgrade firmware. Absolutely mental that Sony got away with this, I contacted them but sill no response. I can't basically use the camera now because in europe it doesnt make sense to shoot 29.97 or 59.94

The latency makes this very limiting.

so you recon a6700 will get the app too?

How does this app compare to the Monitor+ App? I've been using that for over a year and I've found it to be amazing. I'm trying to see if this new Sony app is any better. Havent seen much difference

Big Influencer please make ad Focus Peaking

hopefullly more sony cameras are supported later on.

A7siii is the last SONY Mirrowless Camera i will Ever! Buy, only their Cinema Cameras line-ups, I don't mean Cinema Cameras in DSLR bodies FX3, FX30, I mean actual Cinema. I see those cameras get more Love from Sony than Others...BORANO where are you..😂

pointless app, how is this different than creator app?

no peaking/focus map, no ZEBRAS, no AUDIO levels, which are arguably the most important things to monitor.

AWFUL implementation from Sony.

I wonder, do they have a app that you can use with older alpha cameras like the a6400 or a6600?

Big thing is the 3.00 update kills third battery support and you can't go back to the previous version

the focus control is the best ...

Super

did the update now my camera has a black screen & a blinking red light for over 30mins🤬🤬🤬

I wouldn't upgrade because there is no battery percentage indication for 3rd-party battery that would've worked on the older firmware.

Would be nice if they also add the Sony A7 IV as they even made a video on the Sony channel on how to build a rig for 7 IV

shame there's no focus peaking

Where is the sony zv-e10

Monitor + is the winner

After trying this new app with my FX6 today, I am pretty disappointed overall. it really is not much different from the CBM app. The latency is significant, too slow to really use for any manual focus pull, other than for a completely stationary situation, and the image resolution is too low to really see exactly what is in focus. The Monitor+ app, on my A7s3 works beautifully and IMO, blows this new Sony app out of the water. Don't take me wrong here, I had really hoped that Sony would up their game on a new monitoring/camera control app. But they have missed the mark yet again. One would think that with the popularity of the FX line of cameras Sony would make a little better effort to support the end user experience and toolkit......

So you are saying the 7s3 and A1 will get a firmware update 🤔

Hey mark!
I have been searching for cameras for couple of weeks and i am so desperate to buy one but i am a total beginner idk weather i should buy iphone for filmmaking or purchase a camera for that range, only if you could suggest me what to do and what should i buy as my first camera. Thankyou

No mention of ZV-E1 ... I'm trying to decide between a used A7SIII and the ZV-E1 at the same price😅

Hello mark, i've been following you since sony zv-e 10 came out, i'm currently doing internship (19year old) and saving money to buy camera my budget is around 1000$, would zv-e 10 good for cinematography? I'm thinking to use gimbal too or should i wait longer (probably 6-9 month)to get a6700?

Thank you Mark. I downloaded the app and tested it. In my opinion, image resolution on my Ipad looks better than Sony Creator's app. Do you agreed?

Mark - How does it fare against the Monitor+ app. Use that with a small ZV-E10 via usb-c. Thanks!

Great review Mark! I appreciate it a lot! Thanks!

I can never get the Sony apps to connect to my camera for long. This would be great, though. I know you don’t do Panasonic much, but that LUMIX G9 II looks great. It would be great to see you review it when you can get one.

I know I'm watching Josh Yeo cause of the denim shirt.

Doesn't exist this application in play store

Is anyone having issues connecting anything to their FX3 via WiFi or bluetooth? After connecting to my RS3 Pro a while ago, I can no longer connect my phone nor my bluetooth remote. I'm also having a hard time connecting to this new app, even after the 4.0 update. The RS3 Pro still connects though.

Sounds great! I currently use the monitor plus app with my tablet and it basically has all the features i need. But I use it connected with a type C cable for even less latency. It's great to be able to control the camera remotely, specially for musicians who like to film themselves haha

Note: This update appears to disable the use of 3rd party battery percentage charge. They still work - but you won't be able to tell how much is left. Hopefully Sony will fix this!! Also, at this time there is NO focus peaking - which is too bad. You can tap to focus in manual focus - which is helpful - put focus peaking is not there (at least yet)

Thanks for the info, how does this work compared to the CBM program? The CBM on my fx6 was super jittery.

How does it compare to Monitor+ app that has been around for some time?

Great video. I can’t seem to get any focus peaking info on the monitor app. Am I missing something?

AMAZING!! I'm a wedding videographer and use an fx30 as my b cam covering the ceremony from the back of the room. As a solo shooter this will be incredible for me to be able to monitor my camera from across the room. Thanks so much for the video!

No peaking?

Anyone know what max distance this works between camera & phone/tablet? Is my Accsoon Cineview redundant if I want to use this as a wireless monitor?

Hello sir small doubt....
Which is best go pro 9,10 models or sony zev10 with lens.. I going to start vlogs in indoor outdoor.. Please tell which is best at all performance

Whoa, come' on A7Siii!