Anyone bought a Sony FX3 from Hong Kong (e-infinity / OZ Digital) and updated to Firmware 4.00? Any region-lock issues?
Hi everyone,
I’m looking at buying a Sony FX3 from Hong Kong through either e-infinity or OZ Digital (grey/imported stock into Australia).
I’ve read that the newer FX3 firmware updates, particularly Firmware 4.00, may have changed how the camera handles PAL/NTSC or potentially introduced region-related restrictions.
Before I pull the trigger, I’m wondering if anyone here has actually bought an FX3 from Hong Kong through e-infinity, OZ Digital, or another grey importer and then updated it to Firmware 4.00.
A few things I’d particularly like to know:
- Did you update your HK/imported FX3 to Firmware 4.00?
- Did the camera become region locked after the update?
- Can you still switch between PAL and NTSC?
- Do you still have access to 25/50/100fps PAL frame rates?
- Did the update change or remove any shooting options?
- Was the camera originally NTSC or PAL?
- Which seller did you buy it from?
I’m in Australia, so being able to use PAL frame rates (25/50/100fps) is important to me.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually done the Firmware 4.00 update on a Hong Kong FX3, rather than just speculation.