At IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, we had the opportunity to sit down with Yann Salmon-Legagneur, Head of Imaging Products & Solutions Marketing at Sony Europe, for a candid and wide-ranging discussion. Our conversation delved into some of the most pressing questions and feedback from our own experience and our community. We inquired about Sony’s strategic decisions, from the controversial design choices for the RX1R III and the surprising introduction of the FX2, to the ongoing challenges in software user experience, app functionality, and the integration of emerging technologies like 32-bit float audio and AI. Above is our full interview, addressing these topics and more.
What HAS happened with Sony since IBC 2024
This might sound like a strange question, but following on from our previous interview with Yann from Last year, Sony wanted to mention that it is indeed listening to the requests of its audience (and in this case, our questions/requests), and there are now two things that are answers to our questions from that interview.
The first is the new Sony Dummy battery to USB-C (please keep in mind that this unit requires a 65W USB-C PD adapter to work, and it doesn’t come with the unit for some reason). This unit is called the Sony DC-C1 DC Coupler and while it is on the pricey side (especially without that power adapter), it is a Sony unit, which means you should be safe to use it with any FZ50 or FZ100 supported cameras (trust us, you don’t want your dummy battery to kill you camera – it happened to us and it was not fun).
The second thing that Sony wanted to mention is the addition of the focus stacking feature for the original A1 (we asked about that feature, and Sony added it in a firmware update to the camera, which is very welcome)
Sony’s RX1R III uses the same lens as the previous model
There was some criticism about the use of the same 10-year-old lens design in the new high-end full-frame street photography camera by Sony. We asked specifically about the AF speed of that lens and Yann pointed out that while it is an old design the AF system in the camera itself got vastly updated and at the end of the day this camera is designed for steert photography and not sports or some other fast action work, and for that, the lens should be mor ethan adequate despite its age.
 What about an APS-C fixed lens camera
While Yann did mention that it makes sense to have a product between the RX100 series and the new RX1R III, he also mentioned that Sony already has so many lines of cameras that it needs to maintain, that adding a new one is a bigger decision than what people might realize for the company (you need to release updates, preferbly not every 10 years, as well and firmware updates, have support and spare parts etc.), so it must be sure that there is enough audience to warnt all that trouble and expense (we still think that it makes sense for Sony to have such a camera but we will have to wait and see).
Who is the FX2 for?
The FX2 got a mixed reception when it was announced a few months back. We gave Yann the chance to explain who this camera was designed for, and his answer was pretty straightforward – this is an entry-level full-frame Cinema camera with many of the features found in the rest of the Sony Cinema line but with a more affordable price tag.
FX2 before the FX3 II/FX4 announcement?
As a follow-up on the previous question, much of the somewhat unfavorable early reception of the FX2 was due to the fact that people were waiting for the FX3 update and got something that nobody really expected. From Yann’s perspective, even in hindsight, it was a good decision to release this camera first before the (yet unconfirmed) update to the FX3.
Removable VS. non-removable EVF on the FX2
In the bag, the FX2 viewfinder is somewhat delicate, and it protrudes a lot behind the camera. We wanted to know why Sony didn’t make a removable EVF. The short answer is economics. A removable option would be too expensive for this camera. We would still love to see one for more advanced cameras (maybe the updated FX3…).
FX2 dual 1/4″ 20 and Future Sony connectors
We love the fact that Sony listened to us (and probably many others) and added dual 1/4″ 20 screw holes on the bottom of the FX2. We wanted to know if Sony has plans to continue with this on future mirrorless cameras. Yann could not commit, but to us it seems very likely, at least for the Cine line (for the Alpha line it’s more tricky since the body is smaller, but we suggested 1/4″ 20 with Arri locating pin holes instead).
Audio levels on the Monitor and control, and the Creator app
This is a repeat of the same question we asked last year. The short answer is that Sony’s software team didn’t get to it yet – so if this feature is important to you, please let Sony know in the comments – here and especially on YT.
Long Login/registration process for cameras
After buying our new FX2 cameras (one of them was used to shoot part of the interview above), we added it to our Monitor Control and Creator app. We discovered that this was a very long process, although we already had an account and other cameras. Yann agreed that this takes a lot of time but this is mostly a one time thing and he mentioned that some feature can also be done when you are not logged in (we are honestly not sure if you can for example update a firmware with the app when you are not connected – let us know in the comments if you were able to do this).
Multi-camera Android Support
Sony recently updated the Multi-camera feature to support MAC OS and has more features. However, at the moment, there is still no Android or Windows support. Yann’s answer for this is that developing for iOS and MAC is easier and that there is a bigger relevant audience (we are honestly not sure if this is true). We will keep pushing, and suggest you do the same in the comments if you want Sony to make an Android/PC version any time soon.
32Bit-Float on Sony Cameras
With Panasonic and, more recently, at IBC, Nikon as well added 32-bit float support to their cameras; we wanted to know what Sony thinks of this technology. Yann mentioned that while the technology itself is interesting, it requires good mics and in many situations, it is not going to change much for users since the dynamic range for 24-bit is enough in most “normal” situations. We actually think that the peace of mind that 32-bit float gives you is enough of a reason to add it to future Sony cameras, and we hope that this will happen sooner rather than later.
Sony and Camera AI
AI is moving forward super fast, possibly too fast for the camera industry to catch up. We wanted to know how Sony sees this and, more specifically, the option to add more AI features to its cameras. Yann mentioned that Sony already added several AI features with the AI chip, not just the AI focus, but also the reframe feature that exists in some Sony cameras.
As for the idea to talk to your camera to recall settings or suggest settings – Sony is unlikely to add it itself, but this might be possible to do via the SDK, so you might be able to talk to your smartphone and have an app communicate what you want to your camera. We hope to see some solutions like this in the future.
You can check out the rest of our IBC 2025 on the following link.
Iddo Genuth 
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