Sony FX6 Beginner Guide: Every Menu & Setting Explained (2026)

Master your Sony FX6 in this comprehensive, all-in-one beginner’s guide. We go beyond the basics to dive deep into every menu, sub-menu, and physical button on the Sony FX6 so you can stop menu-diving and start shooting. Whether you’re coming from a mirrorless background or this is your first cinema camera, this walkthrough will give you the confidence to handle any production. [00:00] -- Intro [00:16] – Side Handle Controls (Iris, Zoom, Focus Mag, Assignable Buttons) [00:44] – Connectors & Ports (HDMI, SDI, Timecode, Power) [01:01] – Top Handle Interface & Audio Hot Shoe [01:19] – LCD Screen Buttons (Peaking, Zebra, Big Six Screen) [01:54] – Front Body Controls (AF/MF Switch, Push Focus, Auto White Balance) [02:14] – Side Body Buttons (Record, Hold, Flagging Clips) [02:32] – ND Filter Settings (Preset vs. Variable) [02:57] – Exposure & White Balance Presets (Iris, ISO, Shutter) [04:12] – Playback Mode & Deleting Clips [04:48] – Internal User Settings (Custom vs. Cine EI Quick) [06:38] – Deep Dive: Autofocus Settings (Speed, Sensitivity, & Face/Eye Detection) [08:46] – S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion Settings [10:15] – Clip Naming & Formatting Media [11:08] – Project Settings (Base ISO, Frame Rates, Codecs, & Resolution) [13:02] – Monitoring & Output Settings (HDMI/SDI Resolution & Overlays) [14:46] – Technical Settings & Camera Maintenance (Firmware & Hours) In this video, we cover: The "Secret" Full Menu: How to access the deep settings (Long Press vs. Quick Press). Best Project Settings: XAVC-I vs. XAVC-L, Resolution, and Frame Rates. Cine EI vs. Custom Mode: When to use S-Log3 and how to expose correctly. Audio Setup: Routing XLR inputs and internal mics. Autofocus Secrets: Tuning sensitivity and transition speeds. Custom Buttons: My top 6 recommendations for a faster workflow. Media Management: How to format and manage dual slots. #SonyFX6 #CinemaCamera #SonyFilmmaking #FX6Tutorial #FilmmakingTips I hope you liked my videos on dubai's vlogger please dont forget to subscribe @uatechandtips9129    / @vid_shepherd