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I think this is either caused by being in the wrong mode, such as P/A/S/M instead of Movie mode: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000885379.html Or by having the wrong exposure control type set: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000885398.html or https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000867578.html It may also be that Aperture and ISO are set to auto: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000885397.html

There are several factors to consider: Are you using log, or a baked in picture profile? I would suggest avoiding log, unless the scenes your are filming have both lots of stuff in the shadows AND highlights that you also need to preserve. If however pretty much everything in the scenes is in the dark, then sticking with a standard gamma might be best as you don't actually need to capture such an extreme dynamic range. It means more data is concentrated on a limited dynamic range — fine, as your scene doesn't have much dynamic range anyway. The camera has a "high ISO noise reduction" setting. You need to test for yourself if you like the effect this has on the images. You may prefer to leave it off and apply different (perhaps better) noise reduction in post (Resolve, Baselight, Topaz). You can let more light into the camera by using a slow shutter speed IF your scene doesn't have much movement in it. If there isn't anything moving much, then you are less likely to notice motion blur from a slow shutter.

I forgot that they no longer deal with Catalyst. Take a look here: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/CCCT01000

You could try https://www.sonycreativesoftware.com, but I'm not sure how active they are these days, or if they are even still responsible for Catalyst.

Huh. I've just realised this is the same for me. I had some issues like this a few years ago and Sony Creative Software helped me out. But several things in both Catalyst, Resolve, and my workflow have changed since then, and I don't think that's relevant now. But I have just checked, and sure enough, my clips look completely different in Catalyst Browse and Resolve. I'm testing with an slog3/sgamut3.cine clip, shot on an FX6. I used the default 709(800) LUT to monitor, and had LUT metadata turned on. You can see in my attachments below that the WFM looks different in Catalyst and Resolve. That's for the same clip at the same timecode. I think part of it is might be because Catalyst ignores the macOS ColorSync setting (the option that is selected in System Settings > Displays > Preset). For example, I have that set to "Apple XDR Display (P3-1600nits)". However, if I turn off "Use Mac display color profiles for viewers" in Resolve (Preferences > System > General) and then change my macOS display setting to "HDTV Video (BT.709-BT.1886)", then suddenly both Catalyst and Resolve look the same! However, the waveform monitors don't change and still look different (note where things sit compared to 0%, and how the highlights clip on the Catalyst WFM, but not on the Resolve one). Only the video preview changes. I suspect in my case, that Resolve is actually correct and Catalyst is wrong. Because Resolve is (when I turn "Use Mac display color profiles for viewers" back on) compensating for my laptop's display, but Catalyst isn't. But why the waveforms look different, I am not sure. I'd have to get this clip back up on my camera to know which is correct. Might be a data/video levels issue. I presume that if I was feeding both programs via SDI to an external display then none of this would be an issue. I can't test that right now, but will try to remember to at some point! ---- Catalyst Browse WFM: Resolve WFM: Catalyst Browse settings: Resolve settings:

Were you using the same cable each time? What cable is that, and do you know how the cable is made (which XLR pins go to which minijack poles)?

Doug is correct. Surely you made a mistake with what you wrote, because if 41% is 1.7 stops over, then how can 75% be correct?! I'd say 41-45% are fine for a grey card in S-Cinetone.

That's a very niche request! Have you tried calling local authorised repair centres? Both Sony Professional (Broadcast and CineAlta) and Alpha centres.

Interesting! That's quite a major fault. I'm amazed that passed quality-control. Hopefully a straightforward repair.

I would definitely be interested in hearing the outcome of this! Good luck.

Sorry I don't personally have a recommendation. What country are you in?

That's very unusual! Have you reported this directly to Sony or your dealer?

That sounds similar to the veiling flare / purple grid issue that affected some F5/55 cameras.

Well well well... Catalyst Browse/Prepare 2024 versions have just been released with Apple Silicon support. BUT THEY STILL CAN'T PLAY VENICE 2 X-OCN 8K files! Madness.

I think the only issues with streaming direct from the camera are a) a bit less control over stream settings (bit rate etc), and b) can't insert any graphics, fades, other audio, etc.