Come March 22nd, Sony’s camera division is releasing a new firmware update for the NEX-FS100. The NEX video camera is already a darling to videographers as it gives them a Super 35mm sensor that shoots 1080p60 content at up to 28Mbps. Like most recent cameras and camcorders from Sony, the NEX-FS100 is capable of recording on SD and Memory Stick flash cards. Now, a new firmware update for the NEX-FS100 will add and improve a host of features on the high def camcorder like added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920×1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280×720 50p. After the jump, the full list of updates.

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.

Discuss:

Are there other improvements you’d like to see come to the NEX-FS100?

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