- Q1. Why isn't in-camera distortion compensation applied to X-OCN clips?
- A. For clips in the X-OCN format, lens distortion compensation is not applied by the camera itself so that as much information as possible from the image sensor can be retained.
- Q2. Why do clips look natural during shooting but distorted during playback on the camera?
- A. Distortion compensation is not applied to previews (playback) of recorded X-OCN clips.
*On the ILME-FX5, a future update will enable clip previews with lens distortion compensation applied when using E-mount lenses made by Sony or license partners. - Q3. How can I apply distortion compensation?
- A. Use this feature in Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China.
*Distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras. Before use, check how any distortion will look. - Q4. Does Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin automatically apply distortion compensation to X-OCN clips?
- A. No, it must be applied manually.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China. - Q5. Where is the compensation data stored for E-mount lenses made by Sony or license partners?
- A. Data required for distortion compensation is stored in clips themselves as metadata.
- Q6. Why is [Distortion Comp.] locked to [Auto] for some Sony E-mount lenses?
- A. On lenses for which [Distortion Comp.] is locked to [Auto], this enables an optimal balance of performance, size, and weight.
- Q7. When using Sony E-mount lenses with [Distortion Comp.] locked to [Auto] to record X-OCN video, should I apply distortion compensation in post-production?
- A. Yes, apply lens distortion compensation during editing in Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China.
*Distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras. Before use, check how any distortion will look. - Q8. Does setting [Distortion Comp.] to [Auto] in X-OCN video recording with E-mount lenses made by Sony or license partners that can be set to [Auto] or [Off] eliminate the need to apply distortion compensation in post-production?
- A. [Distortion Comp.] settings are not applied to X-OCN clips recorded by the camera. To apply lens distortion compensation to them, use this feature in Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin during editing.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China.
*Distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras. Before use, check how any distortion will look. - Q9. Can I apply distortion compensation in post-production if I have set [Distortion Comp.] to [Off] in X-OCN video recording with E-mount lenses made by Sony or license partners for which [Auto] or [Off] can be set?
- A. Yes. Metadata required for distortion compensation is saved regardless of whether [Distortion Comp.] is set to [Auto] or [Off], so distortion compensation can be applied to X-OCN clips using Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China.
*Distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras. Before use, check how any distortion will look. - Q10. What’s the difference between [Auto] and [Off] in X-OCN video recording with E-mount lenses made by Sony or license partners for which [Distortion Comp.] can be set to [Auto] or [Off]?
- A. By selecting [Auto], ILME-FX5 users can preview on the LCD screen how software-based distortion compensation will look as they shoot.
*There is no difference between [Auto] and [Off] on a BURANO camera. Also note that distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras. Before use, check how any distortion will look. - Q11. Can distortion compensation also be applied for third-party E-mount lenses using Catalyst Browse, Catalyst Prepare, or Catalyst Prepare Plugin?
- A. Yes. With E-mount lenses made by license partners, distortion compensation can be applied using data from the lens.
For details, contact the manufacturer.
*Catalyst Prepare is not available in Mainland China. - Q12. Is distortion compensation not available in some cases?
- A. Distortion compensation is not available for X-OCN clips recorded in the S&Q or Interval Rec mode on BURANO cameras or for all clips recorded on VENICE/VENICE 2 cameras.
Note: For information on license partners, see the following page.
E-mount License Partners