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Sony Electronics Launches the FX5, a Cinema Line Camera with a Newly Developed Image Sensor, Open Gate Recording, Internal RAW Recording, and Enhanced Operability

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SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics introduces the FX5, a new full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series. A newly developed fully stacked CMOS image sensor raises sensitivity performance[1] with 15+ stops of dynamic range, three base ISO settings[2], and a Dual Gain shooting[3] mode. For the first time in the Cinema Line FX series, the FX5 supports Open Gate shooting and in-camera recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary RAW format. It shoots 5K at up to 60 fps, 4K at up to 120 fps, and FHD at up to 240 fps. The result pairs the Cinema Line look[4] with production-ready operability in a compact, portable body. Also released are two optional accessories: a detachable OLED viewfinder and an XLR handle unit that records in-camera at up to 96 kHz, 32-bit float.

“The FX5 builds on Sony’s Cinema Line expertise, praised by cinematographers and video creators worldwide,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “We wanted to build on the FX3, taking it one step further with the inclusion of some VENICE 2 features, like internal RAW recording and Open Gate. Features like these have been highly requested and will allow creators more creative freedom with an easier workflow.”

Availability and Price

ILME-FX5 with XLR Handle Unit will be available mid-August for a suggested retail price of $5,499.99 USD / $6,999.99 CAD.ILME-FX5B body will be available mid-August for a suggested retail price of $4,899.99 USD / $6,299.99 CAD.

Claudio Miranda, ASC, cinematographer of films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “F1® The Movie,” conducted a test shoot with the FX5:

“I felt that FX5 is a camera that combines high quality image expression and mobility in a compact body, enabling people to use it across a wide range of shooting environments.”

Gareth Edwards, director of “The Creator,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” shot with the FX5 on a project spanning Cambodia, Thailand, and Nepal.

“Guerrilla filmmaking just went to the next level as the FX5 is the run-and-gun cinema camera to beat.”

The project is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVFG7m_seUg

FX5 Key Features

A newly developed image sensor and the latest high-speed image processing engine

Uses a full-frame, fully-stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ XR2™ high-speed image processing engine with a dedicated AI processing unit.In S-Log3, captures 15+ stops of dynamic range.Three base ISOs of ISO 800, ISO 4000, and ISO 12800[2] keep noise low across a wide range of conditions. The Dual Gain Shooting function,[3] a first for the FX series, draws more from the sensor for smoother gradation and wider latitude while reducing noise and preserving shadow detail.Also a first for the FX series, the camera supports 3:2 full-pixel readout across the entire sensor, or Open Gate shooting[5], plus 17:9, 16:9, and Super 35mm scan modes. In-camera recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary 16-bit scene-linear RAW format, captures high quality without an external recorder. Alongside X-OCN LT, the new X-OCN C1 and X-OCN C2 codecs cut data size to speed transfer and streamline post-production.

High-precision AF powered by AI and detailed settings that support intentional shooting

AI-based human pose estimation recognizes a subject’s eyes, head, and body, holding strong AF performance even in dark scenes. Real-time Tracking follows subjects automatically.Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) combines visible-light and IR (infrared) sensor data with deep-learning light-source estimation to read scenes accurately, giving more stable[5] and natural white balance in shade, indoors, and other conditions.Noise suppression settings (on/off) give flexibility to match shooting intent and post-production workflows.A de-squeeze function supports anamorphic lenses at 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x.

Excellent operability and high mobility in a compact, lightweight body

5-axis optical in-body image stabilization anchors the image, and the latest stabilization unit roughly doubles the roll correction range of the previous system[6] to suppress rotational blur. Active Mode and the new Dynamic Active Mode[7] keep handheld footage steady.A 3.5-type, approximately 2.76-million-dot 16:9 touch-panel LCD monitor, larger than the FX3’s, mounts on a 4-axis multi-angle arm. It tilts ~98 degrees up, 40 degrees down, and opens ~180 degrees to the side, with a high-brightness adjustable panel. Shooting information sits around the edges of the screen so it never overlaps the image. The “BIG6” home screen, carried over from CineAlta cameras, gathers key settings such as frame rate, exposure, and LUTs so creators can focus on the shot.A new menu system gives operability consistent with CineAlta cameras and the FX6 on a shared production.

High reliability and expandability to support professional production environments

A high-efficiency cooling fan and optimized heat dissipation keep the camera stable through long recording sessions.The lightweight, rigid body carries screw holes in multiple locations to attach accessories directly, so you can build rigs without a cage.Integration with the Monitor & Control application brings video monitoring and remote operation to smartphones, tablets, and Mac.Uses the recently released high-capacity NP-SA100 battery (2670 mAh), which holds approximately 1.3 times the capacity of the Z-series NP-FZ100 for longer shooting.Two USB Type-C™ ports accept timecode input through an optional timecode adapter cable and external power through USB Power Delivery (PD),[9] for stable long-duration shooting.A wired LAN terminal enables remote operation and a stable network connection, with the expandability professional production networks require.

Planned Firmware Update ver. 2.0 (coming 2027)[10]

A planned update will add higher resolution high frame rate shooting up to 240 fps in X-OCN, XAVC S-I recording in 3:2 (Open Gate shooting), an optimized interface for vertical shooting, and a frame grab function.

Accessibility and environmental considerations

Accessibility features support visual recognition and operation, including a screen reader[11] that reads menus aloud and an enlarged menu display.Recycled plastic accounts for approximately 30% or more of the camera’s parts.[12] The Thailand and China sites that build the camera run on 100% renewable energy.[13] Product bags use plant-derived nonwoven fabric,[14] cutting packaging plastic and lowering environmental impact.

Optional Accessories

0.58-type OLED Viewfinder “DVF-EL1”

This detachable viewfinder carries a 0.58-type, approximately 7.07-million-dot OLED panel.[8] It supports HDR display with a DCI-P3-equivalent color gamut and 10-bit gradation. The wide gamut confirms subject colors accurately, and HDR reveals fine detail when shooting and playing back high-contrast scenes.Approximately 0.9x magnification[15] and you can switch between display modes that prioritize resolution or eye point.A tilt mechanism moves from 0 to approximately 90 degrees upward for comfortable monitoring at low, high, and handheld angles.

XLR Handle Unit “XLR-H2”

The XLR-H2 carries two XLR/TRS combo terminals and supports up to 4-channel audio input. Dual AD converters digitize microphone signals with high precision across a wide dynamic range and record in-camera at up to 96 kHz, 32-bit float. It connects directly to the body through the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe for stable digital transmission.

Timecode Adapter Cable “VMC-BNCU1”

The optional USB-C to BNC timecode adapter cable feeds timecode from external devices into the camera. It synchronizes multiple cameras and external audio devices for timecode-based workflows across multicamera shooting, broadcasting, and filmmaking.

Applications Supporting Production with the FX5

Monitor & Control ver. 3.0
Scheduled for July 2026 or later, enables wired and wireless video monitoring and camera control.[16] For details, please visit: (link)Catalyst Prepare ver. 3.0 
Scheduled for August 2026 or later. Catalyst Prepare and Catalyst Browse, which provide high-precision video stabilization and color editing, merge into Catalyst Prepare ver. 3.0. For details, please visit: (link)

For main specifications and details, please visit the product website.

https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/interchangeable-lens-cameras/all-interchangeable-lens-cameras/p/ilmefx5

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[1] Compared to “FX3”.
[2] Manual Base ISO selection is supported only in Cine EI and Flexible ISO modes.  In Cine EI Quick mode, the optimal Base ISO is selected automatically according to the Exposure Index setting. 
[3] Gain is limited to the equivalent of 18 dB. This function may not be available depending on shooting settings.
[4] Refers to visual expression, including the color and tone of images.
[5] Available only when recording in X-OCN.
[6] Compared to “FX3”. Based on Sony internal measurements.
[7] In Dynamic active Mode, angle of view is reduced more than in Active Mode, and Clear Image Zoom is not available. Dynamic active Mode is available up to 60 fps, and Active Mode is available up to 120 fps. The maximum gain in Dynamic active Mode is 26 dB. Depending on the codec and frame-rate settings, Dynamic active Mode may not be available. For details, see the Help Guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2630/v1/h_zz/  
[8] Cannot be used together with accessories attached via the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, such as the handle unit.
[9] USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible external power supply and USB cable are not included.
[10] Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
[11] Supported languages vary by sales region/country. Some menu items are not supported by the screen reader function.
[12] Based on Sony research. Applies to recycled plastic used in the product body.
[13] Production sites may change depending on the production period.
[14] Plant-derived nonwoven fabric may not be available depending on the production period.
[15] With a 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m⁻¹.
[16] For further details and to download Monitor & Control, see: https://www.sony.net/ccmc/?cid=son-mandc—20260722. Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.  

About Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products.

 

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BetterRX Launches BetterVisit to Cut Mileage and Labor Costs for Hospice and Home Health Agencies

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Field tests show this new GPS-verified field operations system reduces mileage by an average of 19% and saves about 20 minutes on every new patient assignment.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BetterRX today announced the launch of BetterVisit™, which helps hospice and home health agencies reduce mileage and labor costs by replacing the patchwork of caseload planning, patient assignment, and mileage reporting tools with one GPS-verified field operations system. In pre-launch field tests, BetterVisit cut mileage by an average of about 19% with optimized routes, and its Smart Patient Assignment saved an average of approximately 20 minutes on every new admission¹. For a busy agency, that time adds up to hours back every week.

BetterVisit gives agency leaders and finance teams the same accurate picture, so clinicians spend less time driving and more time with patients. — Eric Hemming, President, BetterRX.

For home-based care agencies, travel is one of the largest costs they can control. Agency leaders know mileage reimbursement is not a small line item, and every hour spent driving is paid time not spent with patients. Yet the data behind both costs is incomplete. Mileage is usually self-reported by employees or estimated from address to address, so agencies reimburse what was written down, not what was actually driven. Meanwhile, agencies manually balance caseloads and geography with spreadsheets, maps, and phone calls, without clearly seeing what each assignment will cost in miles and time. BetterVisit is built to close that gap.

“As we grow, we’ll get a rush of referrals in one territory, and suddenly one nurse is buried while another has room,” said Linda Booker, Administrator at OSPTA. “We used to draw territories based on assumptions and whoever knew the area best. BetterVisit gives us a real picture of where our patients are, so we can rebalance before anyone gets buried. It makes life a lot easier.”

The cost isn’t only in miles. Capacity is a challenge across home-based care: industry research shows more than 60% of home health providers report turning down referrals². Every referral turned away represents lost revenue, and every hour lost to driving or phone tag reduces an agency’s capacity to admit patients.

BetterRX built BetterVisit after hearing about the same coordination gap again and again from the agencies it works with every day. BetterVisit brings territories, patient assignment, routing, and verified mileage into one system:

Territory Builder. Draws balanced territories based on where clinicians and patients are located, and shows how each change affects every clinician’s average mileage.Smart Patient Assignment. Uses the agency’s territories to recommend the clinician best placed to take each new patient, and shows the miles that patient would add each week before anyone commits.Daily Route Optimization. Optimizes routes every day and re-sequences visits automatically when a new patient or unplanned visit is added.GPS-Verified Mileage. Records the miles clinicians actually drive, including detours, instead of self-reported or estimated mileage. Visits and mileage that need a second look are surfaced for review before payroll, so leaders review exceptions instead of auditing every log.Real-Time Coordination. Shows leaders which clinicians are available and closest when a patient’s needs change, so they can coordinate coverage without calling around. The agency still decides who goes.Family Updates. Sends families a text when the clinician is on the way, manually or automatically. The family doesn’t need to download an app.

“Agency leaders told us the hardest part of their day isn’t delivering care. It’s coordinating everything around it,” said Eric Hemming, President of BetterRX. “They make dozens of decisions a day with incomplete information, and finance teams reimburse mileage they can’t verify. BetterVisit gives agency leaders and finance teams the same accurate picture, so clinicians spend less time driving and more time with patients.”

For field-based staff such as clinicians, PRNs, and chaplains, BetterVisit means a smarter route between visits, reimbursement for the miles they actually drive, and voice dictation for notes on the spot.

With BetterVisit, BetterRX is once again improving the care experience for hospice organizations. BetterVisit is available now to any hospice agency, whether or not it uses BetterRX for pharmacy services, and will be available to home health agencies in 2027.

To learn more or request a demo, visit www.betterrx.com/bettervisit.

¹ Average results across BetterVisit hospice agency field tests, 2026
² Homecare Homebase, “What Clinicians Are Really Asking For & What It Means for Your Retention Strategy,” 2026. Home Health Care News, July 2026.

About BetterVisit

BetterVisit is a GPS-verified field operations system for home-based care agencies. It combines territory building, smart patient assignment, daily route optimization, verified mileage, and family updates to help agencies control travel costs, make the most of clinician capacity, and coordinate care as the day changes. Learn more at www.betterrx.com/bettervisit.

About BetterRX

BetterRX delivers a better hospice pharmacy experience, combining intelligent medication management, hospice-specific local pharmacy coverage plans designed for speed and operational certainty, and top-rated client support to help hospice organizations standardize medication management, improve patient care, strengthen operational efficiency, and achieve more predictable pharmacy spend. BetterRX provides 100% transparent, pass-through pharmacy pricing, giving hospice leaders real-time visibility and control over medication management and pharmacy costs.

Founded in 2007, BetterRX has more than 19 years of exclusive hospice experience. Originally established as a hospice pharmacy serving the Rocky Mountain region, today the company supports hospice organizations nationwide, from independent providers to some of the nation’s largest multi-state enterprises. BetterRX is a privately held company with a strategic investment from BVP Forge (Bessemer Venture Partners) to support continued innovation, expand its technology platform, and accelerate long-term growth. BetterRX has earned an “A” Voice of the Customer rating for six years in a row and 99% of clients rate BetterRX as a highly trusted partner. For more information, visit www.betterrx.com.

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From Answers to Action: KNEX Unveils AI Agentic Apps for Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards at Oracle AI World 2026

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Building on the AI Agent Packs launched earlier this year, KNEX introduces purpose-built agentic applications that don’t just answer questions, but plan, execute, and complete end-to-end business processes inside the Oracle Applications (unlimited) customers already run.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KNEX Technology, a recognized Oracle Partner, today announced at Oracle AI World 2026 the availability of KNEX AI Agentic Apps for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards. The new apps bring AI-powered Command Centers to finance, HR, and supply chain teams, helping organizations eliminate manual work, accelerate cycle times, and modernize their Oracle investments without replacing them.

Our Command Centers put agents to work across complete business processes, inside the EBS, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards environments our customers have relied on for decades.

The launch builds on the KNEX AI Agent Packs introduced earlier this year, which gave EBS, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards users conversational access to live enterprise data. KNEX AI Agentic Apps take the next step, moving from answering questions to completing work.

KNEX AI Agentic Apps are created for the many organizations running EBS, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards that are unable to migrate to Oracle Fusion Applications. They give these customers a practical path to agentic AI on the Oracle Applications (unlimited) they already depend on, without waiting on a costly and disruptive migration.

At the heart of each Agentic App are Command Centers powered by KNEX AI Agent Packs. Each Command Center opens with a daily briefing for its functional area, highlighting what changed, what needs attention, and what’s coming up. Configurable tiles deliver the information and AI-generated insights each team cares about most, and, optionally, users can initiate actions directly from the Command Center, with people kept in the loop for review and approval.

Security is built in, not bolted on. KNEX AI Agents and Agentic Apps enforce role-based access using the responsibilities and privileges users already hold in the underlying Oracle Applications (unlimited) suite. A user sees only the data, and can take only the actions, that EBS, PeopleSoft, or JD Edwards already permits for their role, so AI never becomes a back door to sensitive information. The apps are embedded directly in existing Oracle deployments, work with live transactional data, and deploy without an upgrade, migration, or major transformation project.

“Earlier this year, our AI Agent Packs showed customers how much faster work gets done when they can simply ask their Oracle Applications (unlimited) for answers,” said Basheer Khan, CEO of KNEX Technology. “With KNEX AI Agentic Apps, we’re moving from answers to action. Our Command Centers put agents to work across complete business processes, inside the EBS, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards environments our customers have relied on for decades.”

“Agentic AI only delivers value in the enterprise when it is accurate, governed, and grounded in real business data,” said Gustavo Gonzalez, CTO of KNEX Technology. “Every action is traceable, critical steps can require human approval, and customers stay in control of how much autonomy they grant.”

Existing Agent Pack customers can extend their deployments with Agentic Apps, while new customers can start with the processes that matter most to them.

Attendees at Oracle AI World 2026 can see live demonstrations at KNEX booth #5026 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas through Oct. 28. To learn more or schedule a demonstration, visit www.knextech.com.

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Movantis Integrates with the Stellar Network to Expand Its Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure

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Announced at Meridian 2026 in Lisbon, the integration adds the Stellar network to Movantis’s multi-rail infrastructure, starting with USDC settlement for cross-border flows from the United States to El Salvador.

LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Meridian 2026, the Stellar Development Foundation’s flagship annual conference, Movantis, the unified financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses to move value across global markets, announced an integration with the Stellar network.

The collaboration adds the Stellar network as an additional digital settlement rail within Movantis’s architecture. The Stellar network accelerates the digital settlement leg, while Movantis leverages its connections to regulated local infrastructure and partners for liquidity, fiat conversion where needed, and last-mile payout.

For Movantis, the integration is part of a broader multi-rail strategy. Traditional banking infrastructure, local payment systems and digital settlement rails each play a role, giving the platform greater flexibility and resilience across markets. The Stellar network provides an additional blockchain rail for digital settlement, while Movantis connects that settlement layer with regulated markets and local payout infrastructure.

The first planned use case will focus on movement of value from the United States to El Salvador. Through its regulated subsidiaries, Movantis plans to use USDC on the Stellar network as the settlement leg, with local partners supporting conversion and last-mile payout. As a dollarized economy, El Salvador is a natural starting point: value settles in USDC and is paid out to recipients in US dollars, with no additional currency exposure along the way.

For businesses and end users, the blockchain layer stays behind the scenes. They continue to use familiar currencies and payment experiences, while the settlement leg runs 24/7, including weekends and holidays. That can reduce the capital remittance companies and businesses need to keep prefunded in the corridor.

The integration is also designed to work in the other direction. Businesses operating on the Stellar network will be able to reach recipients in Latin America through Movantis, settling in stablecoins and paying out locally. Remittance companies, fintechs and wallets will be able to access the corridor through the same Movantis integration they already use for other markets.

“Cross-border payments do not need one winning rail. They need infrastructure that can use the right rail for each leg of the transaction,” said Robert Gatto, Chief Revenue Officer of Movantis. “Stellar gives us another efficient way to settle, and our job is making sure that speed turns into dollars a business or a family can actually use in El Salvador.”

“Movantis has spent two decades building local partnerships and payout networks designed to make cross-border payments work across the Americas, and that is exactly the kind of foundation the Stellar network was built to support,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, President and Chief Growth Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation. “Integrating the Stellar network as a settlement option, starting with the U.S.-to-El Salvador corridor, is designed to support faster and more efficient settlement for the businesses and people who rely on these flows every day.”

Digital rails are new. Moving money across borders is not. For more than 20 years, Movantis has done the hard part in some of the most complex markets in the Americas: procuring licenses and building the local partnerships, liquidity and last-mile payout that make cross-border payments work. Today, its network moves more than $60 billion a year across more than 200 million transactions and over 90,000 payout locations. The Stellar network now plugs into that foundation.

Beyond El Salvador, Movantis expects the architecture to support additional B2B and consumer flows, including for businesses in Europe, Asia and across Latin America that want to operate in the region through a single integration. The goal is not to replace existing rails, but to add another settlement option to Movantis’s multi-rail infrastructure through Institutional Stablecoin Settlement, which gives companies one integration to collect, convert, settle and pay out across Latin America, in fiat or stablecoin.

About Movantis

Movantis is a trademark used to represent the collective capabilities, products and services offered by Transnetwork LLC and its subsidiaries. The Movantis-branded companies provide unified financial infrastructure that enables businesses to move value across global markets through one integration. Built on more than 20 years of experience across the Americas, the platform supports more than 200 million annual transactions, connectivity across 130+ countries, and more than 90,000 payout locations. Through its infrastructure, locally regulated entities and authorized partners, Movantis connects global financial ecosystems with local market access, supporting cross-border and embedded operations across multiple markets. All services described are provided by locally regulated entities or authorized partners, subject to applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction. Move Value. Unlock Growth. www.movantis.com.

About the Stellar Network

The Stellar network is a decentralized, fast, and scalable blockchain built for financial products and services. It enables smart contracts and supports issuing, managing, and moving real-world regulated assets at institutional scale.

Assets can be fully decentralized or configured for KYC, clawbacks, and sanctions compliance.

Open means no vendor lock-in. Configurable means enterprise-ready. The Stellar network has been servicing payments and financial use cases since 2014.

For more information, visit https://stellar.org/foundation.

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