# Sony FX6 Blackmagic RAW on a Video Assist: Sony shipped its half, Blackmagic's list still skips it

> Sony's FX6 firmware 6.00 outputs Blackmagic RAW over HDMI, but Blackmagic's Video Assist list still names only the FX3 and FX30. Your RAW options today.

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- Published: 2026-11-09
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Keywords: Sony FX6 Blackmagic RAW, FX6 BRAW Video Assist, Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR supported cameras, Sony FX6 firmware 6.00, Sony FX6 firmware 6.02, FX6 ProRes RAW Ninja V+, FX6 RAW output HDMI

Sony's FX6 firmware 6.00, out since 18 March 2026, adds external Blackmagic RAW recording through the camera's HDMI RAW output. On 9 November 2026, Blackmagic's spec page for the Video Assist 12G HDR still lists two Sony cameras for Blackmagic RAW: the FX3 and the FX30. Blackmagic told PetaPixel in October 2025 that FX6 support would come before the end of that year, and no Video Assist update since then mentions the FX6.

Sony's release note passes the question on: it recommends checking with Blackmagic Design about compatible recorders. If you shoot on an FX6 and need RAW on a job this month, the Atomos ProRes RAW route is the one with published formats and frame rates.

## In short

- FX6 firmware 6.00 (18 March 2026) adds Blackmagic RAW recording via HDMI RAW output. Version 6.02, out in early November, only fixes a dual-slot recording bug.
- Blackmagic's Video Assist list of supported cameras names the Sony FX3 and FX30. The FX6 and FX9 aren't on it.
- The last Video Assist update that added cameras was 3.22, on 4 November 2025. Version 3.23 (31 August 2026) only touches the 3G models.
- Atomos documents ProRes RAW from the FX6 on a Ninja V+: 4.2K up to 59.94p over HDMI, 100 and 120p only over SDI with the AtomX SDI module.
- The Video Assist 7" 12G HDR lists at €725 or £639 before VAT.

## Who promised what, and when?

| Date | Who | What they said or shipped |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Sony | Cinema Line roadmap: FX6 version 6.0 planned for February 2026, with "SDI RAW Output for Blackmagic RAW recording" to a Video Assist |
| Sep 2025 | Blackmagic, at IBC | Beta running on an FX3. FX3, FX3A and FX30 promised for October, FX6 and FX9 "towards the end of the year" |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Blackmagic, to PetaPixel | "An update before the end of this year will add Blackmagic RAW recording support for the Sony FX6 and FX9" |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Blackmagic | Video Assist 3.22: Blackmagic RAW from Leica SL3-S, Sony FX3 and FX30 on the 5" and 7" 12G HDR models. Blackmagic RAW 5.1 reads those clips |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Sony | FX6 6.00: "external recording of Blackmagic RAW when using RAW video output via HDMI" |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Blackmagic | Video Assist 3.23: stability and manufacturing changes for the 3G models only |
| Early Nov 2026 | Sony | FX6 6.02: fixes recording stopping on both slots after an error on one |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Blackmagic | Supported cameras for Blackmagic RAW, Sony section: FX3, FX30 |

Sony's 2024 roadmap talked about SDI. The firmware it shipped says HDMI. At IBC 2025, Blackmagic told CineD it had moved its early work from the FX9 to the FX3 because HDMI integration fit better, which would explain the switch.

We can't tell you whether an FX6 on 6.02 records Blackmagic RAW on a Video Assist running 3.22 or 3.23. We found no user report or sample clip showing it working, and Blackmagic hasn't said it works. If you own both, test it on a spare day before you plan a shoot around it.

## Which RAW route works on an FX6 today?

The FX6 has no internal RAW. Every RAW option goes through a recorder.

| Route | Recorder | Formats | What you need | Documented by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProRes RAW over HDMI | Atomos Ninja V+ | 4264 x 2408 (uncropped) or 4240 x 2385 (cropped), 23.98 to 59.94p, 16-bit linear stored as 12-bit log | FX6 firmware 2.00 or later, AtomOS 10.72.1 or later, ProRes RAW activation on my.atomos.com | Atomos |
| ProRes RAW over SDI | Ninja V+ with AtomX SDI module | 4K at 100 and 120p | AtomX SDI module, SDI RAW activation, 12G-SDI cable | Atomos |
| Blackmagic RAW over HDMI | Video Assist 5" or 7" 12G HDR | Not published for the FX6 | FX6 firmware 6.00 or later. Blackmagic names no Video Assist version for the FX6 | Sony only |
| Internal, no RAW | SD or CFexpress Type A | XAVC Intra and XAVC Long, 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 up to 120p | Nothing extra | Sony |

The 120p limit comes from the camera. Atomos wrote in 2022 that the FX6 sends high frame rate RAW over SDI only, so 100 and 120p RAW means the SDI module whichever recorder you pick. Sony's 6.00 notes don't change that, and they give no frame rates for Blackmagic RAW over HDMI.

## Blackmagic RAW or ProRes RAW from an FX6?

|  | Blackmagic RAW, Video Assist 12G HDR | ProRes RAW, Ninja V+ |
|---|---|---|
| FX6 support | In Sony's firmware, missing from Blackmagic's list | Documented by Atomos since January 2022 |
| Frame rates from the FX6 | Not published | Up to 59.94p over HDMI, 120p over SDI |
| Extra licence | None, Blackmagic RAW is built in | ProRes RAW activation, plus SDI RAW activation for SDI |
| Screen | 5" or 7" HDR | 5" |
| DaVinci Resolve | Native | Native since Resolve 20.2 |
| Records ProRes from other cameras | Yes, 10-bit ProRes and DNx over HDMI or SDI | Yes, over HDMI |

Resolve opens both formats without plug-ins. Blackmagic added ProRes RAW in Resolve 20.2, announced at IBC 2025, and we went through its ProRes RAW decode panel in our [iPhone 18 Pro ProRes RAW guide](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/iphone-18-pro-prores-raw-resolve/). For your internal XAVC files, the [DaVinci Resolve 21.2 update](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/davinci-resolve-21-2/) lists fixes for Sony XAVC MXF.

## Should you buy a Video Assist 12G HDR for an FX6 now?

| Your situation | What we'd do |
|---|---|
| You need FX6 RAW on a paid job soon | Ninja V+ with ProRes RAW. The formats are published and Resolve reads the files. |
| You need 100 or 120p RAW | Ninja V+ with the AtomX SDI module. The FX6 won't send it over HDMI. |
| You also shoot an FX3 or FX30 | A Video Assist 12G HDR makes sense today, since Blackmagic lists Blackmagic RAW from both. Count FX6 support as a bonus if it arrives. |
| You already own a Video Assist 12G HDR | Update the FX6 to 6.02 and test Blackmagic RAW at your project frame rate. Keep 10-bit ProRes on the Video Assist as the fallback. |
| You want a 7" monitor that records ProRes | The Video Assist works with any HDMI or SDI camera, the FX6 included. |

| Model | Italy, list price | UK, list price | Blackmagic RAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Assist 5" 12G HDR | €545 | £485 | Yes, on listed cameras |
| Video Assist 7" 12G HDR | €725 | £639 | Yes, on listed cameras |
| Video Assist 5" 3G | €295 | £275 | No |
| Video Assist 7" 3G | €515 | £449 | No |

Blackmagic's list prices leave out VAT and shipping. With 22% Italian VAT the 7" 12G HDR comes to about €885, and with 20% UK VAT to about £767. The product page mentions Blackmagic RAW only for the 7" model, but the 3.22 release note covers both 12G HDR sizes.

## What to check before you update the FX6

- Going from 5.02 or earlier to 6.00 or later resets the camera to factory settings. Save an All File to a card first and load it afterwards.
- Sony wants the AC adaptor connected during the update, with HDMI and SDI cables, microphones, shoe accessories and spare cards removed.
- If you record to both slots for backup, install 6.02: Sony fixed a rare case where an error on one card stopped recording on the other.
- Version 6.00 also needs Monitor & Control 2.5.0 or later for the new S&Q frame rate and 3D LUT controls. We covered the app's limits on smaller bodies in our [Monitor & Control guide](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/sony-monitor-control-a6700-zv-e10-ii/).
- On a Video Assist, run 3.22 or later. It's the first version that records Blackmagic RAW from any Sony camera.

If your FX6 shares a set with an FX3 or FX30, our guide to [Sony timecode from wireless mics](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/sony-timecode-dji-mic-3-rode-wireless-pro/) covers keeping the cameras in sync.

## Questions people ask

**Q: Can the Sony FX6 record Blackmagic RAW?**
Sony says yes from firmware 6.00, by sending RAW over HDMI to a Blackmagic Video Assist. On 9 November 2026 Blackmagic's own list of supported cameras still names only the FX3 and FX30 among Sony models, so check with Blackmagic or test it before a job.

**Q: Which Video Assist models record Blackmagic RAW?**
The 5" and 7" 12G HDR models, with the camera on Blackmagic's supported list. The 3G models record ProRes and DNx only.

**Q: Can the FX6 record RAW internally?**
No. Internal recording is XAVC Intra or XAVC Long, 10-bit 4:2:2. RAW leaves the camera over HDMI or SDI and needs an external recorder.

**Q: Can the FX6 output 120p RAW over HDMI?**
No. Atomos says the FX6 sends 100 and 120p RAW over SDI only. On a Ninja V+ that needs the AtomX SDI module, an SDI RAW activation and a 12G-SDI cable.

**Q: Is Blackmagic RAW coming to the FX9?**
Blackmagic said in October 2025 that FX6 and FX9 support would arrive by the end of that year. Neither camera is on Blackmagic's supported list today.

## Sources

- Sony, [ILME-FX6 System Software Update Ver. 6.00](https://www.sony.co.id/en/electronics/support/software/00259042), with the full release notes reproduced by [Newsshooter](https://www.newsshooter.com/2026/03/18/sony-fx6-firmware-update-ver-6-00-released/) (18 March 2026) and [RedShark News](https://www.redsharknews.com/sony-fx6-firmware-v6-blackmagic-raw-big6); [CineD](https://www.cined.com/sony-fx6-firmware-version-6-00-released-big6-interface-external-blackmagic-raw-af-improvements-and-more/) on the same update
- Sony FX6 firmware 6.02: [Newsshooter](https://www.newsshooter.com/2026/11/05/sony-fx6-firmware-update-ver-6-02/) (5 November 2026)
- Sony Cinema Line firmware roadmap (November 2024), as reproduced by [SonyAlphaRumors](https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/?p=132762)
- Blackmagic Design, [Video Assist tech specs](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicvideoassist/techspecs/W-VAS-17) (supported cameras for Blackmagic RAW), [product page](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicvideoassist), [Italian](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/it/products/blackmagicvideoassist) and [UK](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/blackmagicvideoassist) prices, and the release notes of Video Assist 3.17 to 3.23 and Blackmagic RAW 5.1 in the [support center](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/), checked on 9 November 2026
- PetaPixel, [Blackmagic RAW arrives soon on select Sony cameras](https://petapixel.com/2025/10/06/blackmagic-raw-worlds-fastest-raw-format-arrives-soon-on-select-sony-cameras/) (6 October 2025); Newsshooter, [BRAW recording with the Sony FX3/FX3A, FX30, FX6 and FX9](https://www.newsshooter.com/2025/09/12/blackmagic-design-braw-recording-with-the-sony-fx3-fx3a-fx30-fx6-fx9/) (12 September 2025); CineD, [ProRes RAW in DaVinci Resolve, BRAW for the Sony FX line](https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-brings-prores-raw-to-davinci-resolve-and-pocket-4k-extends-braw-to-sony-fx-line/)
- Atomos, [AtomOS 10.72.1 release notes for Ninja V+](https://cdn.atomos.com/AtomOS-10.72.1_NINJAVPLUS_Release-Notes.pdf) (FX6 HDMI and SDI RAW)
- FX6 internal formats: [Sony FX6 on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_FX6), which summarises Sony's specifications
- Cover: ["Sony Cinema line FX6"](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sony_Cinema_line_FX6.jpg) by Hidalgo944, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), cropped and graded by 4FILMMAKERS (the edited cover is shared under the same licence)