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2025-05-08T20:00:00
Well, I have this camera for a while now, I love it definitely, but to compare with the price of it, and how much it costs to make a complete set of it, what it needs to perform its best, is very expensive. And this is not only about Sony, unfortunately all the companies nowadays think about money and profit more than how they can make customers and people happy. So it is very obvious that it is based on earning more with selling more products, rather than making it easy going for the customers.
Imagination A.
2025-03-24T20:00:00
Having used Blackmagic cameras i fancied a change, purchased the FX3 and never looked back. It's a beautiful bit of kit with stunning footage. I'm now using it as my main camera and contemplating selling my blackmagics so I can get another Sony as a B Cam
Cleebridge F.
2025-03-19T20:00:00
Great camera, takes a nice still image as well, would really like to see internal nd on mark 2 model
Simonas n.
2025-03-18T20:00:00
I Own the Sony cameras, A7III, A7IV, and A9III. and sent them to be maintained at Sony. I received the FX3 to use in the meantime and I loved it! better than all three cameras I own by far!
Lenza
2025-03-08T19:00:00
I've had this camera for a month or two and on all three of my shoots it has exceeded my expectations in terms of look and ease of use.
WillyJoe
2025-02-19T19:00:00
Bought recently to upgrade the quality of my video production but keep form factor and weight down, and it's turned out to be the best investment I've made in my gear and reflects incredibly well on my brand. The insane low-light capability of the FX3 is genuinely game-changing and allows so much more flexibility in my run & gun setups.
joshuanueva
2025-02-05T19:00:00
I Bought the Sony FX30 about a month ago and I have been In Love ever since! I love everything about the camera and the quality that comes out it. Search "Sony FX30 short films" on YT and you will see its capabilities! Im def happy with my purchase.
Black S.
2024-12-15T19:00:00
I bought this FX3 at the end of October 2024 and it is an amazing camera! such a good platform for all things content creation and more!
titansloth
2024-12-06T13:22:03
This has been a dream to use! The image quality is beautiful. The dual native ISO is clutch! The compact form but solid build quality is worth every penny! It's quite, and have not gotten any issues with over heating. One is a must have!
Kelvin O.
2024-11-23T09:10:56
This is simply an outstanding camera in all aspects, simple to use, assuming you've familiarized yourself with the labyrinth of all Sony menu systems. excellent design, hopeful sony doesn't ignore firmware upgrades but mostly wishing for compact flash B to be in the mix and stop with the absurd compact flash A nonsense
Daniel M.
2024-10-17T20:00:00
Love the fact I can make the rig as big or as small as I want! But as a cinema line camera I would love for the shutter angle update as well as more cinema focused features.
Mohnish
2024-10-12T20:00:00
Its just awesome that Sony can deliver my gear the next business day! ??
Chiknows
2024-09-22T20:00:00
Got this as a way to quickly grab videos and record memories on the trip.
Beatrix
2024-09-17T20:00:00
After years of waiting and anticipation, the moment I finally got my hands on the Sony FX3 felt surreal. As someone deeply invested in filmmaking, this camera has quickly become an essential part of my gear. Right out of the box, it impressed me with its lightweight and compact build, which is perfect for someone like me who loves the flexibility to shoot anywhere, from spontaneous run-and-gun shoots to more planned productions. What stands out the most is the stunning full-frame sensor. The image quality is exceptional-I'm talking sharp, detailed footage that makes every shot look cinematic. The dynamic range also blew me away; it handles highlights and shadows with ease, giving me the freedom to capture scenes exactly the way I want without worrying about lost details. The slow-motion capability (4K at 120fps) has been a game changer for me. I've been able to capture moments in incredible slow motion without any compromise on quality, and that's opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities. The ergonomic design feels like it was built for someone who's always on the go like I am. It's lightweight enough for handheld shooting but also robust enough for more professional setups. The built-in XLR inputs are a lifesaver for audio, saving me from carrying around extra equipment. It's these small details that make the FX3 so special to me. In short, the FX3 feels like it was designed for filmmakers who are passionate about versatility and image quality, and it's been a perfect match for my style of work. This camera is more than just a tool-it's an inspiration, pushing me to keep creating and exploring new ideas in filmmaking.
Aftab A.
2024-09-15T20:00:00
I bought this camera a month ago and very happy to own it as it gives the best output.
danirajan06
2024-09-12T20:00:00
I came from a camera that was an APS-C and I would also have to fight the light and adding more. With this camera I'm fighting with the light and not against it and turning light down. Best camera I've used plus we got shutter angle. True cinema camera! I was thinkin about buying a cage in which I'm still going to do but there isn't a need with this thing as there are so many mounting points.
30KillaBeatz
2024-08-18T20:00:00
I bought this a month ago and I'm happy that I did.
Ibiza6517
2024-08-07T20:00:00
I have been using the FX3 for one wedding and one music video during July 2024. There was so many issues wile recording. It started disconnecting on and on. I had the second body A7iv but I was stressed and trying to use the FX3 as I've setup settings for it. When I look on my memory card after the ring exchange nothing was showing. I send my memory care to the manufacturer to recover and I've received the recovery footage but nothing showing what I needed. Then I try to use the FX3 for a music video. There again the operating system was given me many issues. Footage have been recorded but when I try to view them there is an error showing the card is not recognised, reinsert the card. I did many times but the same issue. I insert the same card to A7iv and it was showing and I managed to download to my computer with no issue.
TLFLondon
2024-08-06T20:00:00
I have had this camera now for two months and was concerned the affordable price would give me something substandard but you will honestly get a beautiful cinematic look that is of breathtaking quality. I'm using the Sony 50mm 1.4 with an ND filter, giving a beautiful look way passed the quality of previous cameras that I had used like the Black Magic series. The Sony FX3 is reliable and opening up childhood dreams of being able to make shorts.
Castle P.
2024-07-26T20:00:00
This camera is as bigger a game changer as the 5D was all those years ago. I'm an Arri and Fuji man but the colour science coming out of a Venice2 I used recently was superb. This little camera is the same. Intuitive cine centric layout. Thank you Sony. I'm a massive fan.
IvanBird1
2024-07-02T20:00:00
I got the FX3 for long-form videos and never had experience with a cinema camera before that. I wasn't expecting anything too different from my other Sony cameras like the A7IV, and while the menu system is similar, the FX3 is really fun to use for video. I love the A7IV, but if you want something designed for video with a similar form factor, the FX3 is incredible. I love that it's full-frame and I can use the same lenses across my FF cameras. The video quality just has a certain look to it that's not as digital looking as other cameras. It's easy to use and the tally lights on the front and back are awesome to have. The build quality is top notch and button layout is smart. I love the handle it comes with and the XLR inputs work really well. I also was able to add to the handle and rig it a little bit but still keep it simple. I'm also really impressed with the photo quality! Genuinely surprised by the photos. They look like any other Sony. I thought they would be softer with less resolution but they look amazing. Unless you're printing big physical photos, this is fully capable of photos like how 99% of people view them on digital screens. The FX3 is AWESOME!!
CleverFox007
2024-05-25T23:27:12
I give it 5 stars for the expected arrival of the shutter angle, and I expect a false color, since I feel that Panasonic with its lumix is surpassing us,
Olaymys H.
2024-04-06T20:00:00
Stabilization is insane, this camera has all that you need for great videos.
SinaPro
2024-04-01T09:09:17
Full frame, compact and easy to use. If you use Sony you will feel right at home using this. Pairing it with a capture monitor allows for the use of apple pro res. Pro: Size File option Still getting updates Aftermarket support Uses E mount lenses Cons: No built in ND
Sean H.
2024-02-20T19:00:00
latest updates remove ability to swap between pal and ntsc and doesnt allow you to use professional batteries such as Vmounts, or 3rd party batteries
C L.
2024-02-04T19:00:00
After the shutter angle announced to be included in the upcoming update please make sure we have an embedded false color instead of us using external false color luts that often arent as accurate as an in cam false color can be
Bahy
2024-01-23T19:00:00
Thank good i brought 2 of them, quality image very compact and does everything the bigger cameras can do
VIPtv
2024-01-04T19:00:00
One of the best cameras on the market today. Love it
CH123
2023-12-23T19:00:00
This camera is the most useable camera I ever got. You can shoot almost all types of content thanks to different codecs - Intra and also HEVC, you can use autofocus for quick projects but also use manual focus lenses for bigger productions.
KristianCapuliak
2023-12-05T19:00:00
If you've had experience with other brands and switch to the FX3, you'll understand how lovely this little genius camera is
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XAVC HS:
XAVC HS 4K: 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps/150 Mbps/100 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/50 Mbps/50 Mbps/30 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps/200 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
XAVC S:
XAVC S 4K: 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps/150 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 140 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC S HD: 59.94p/50p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps/25 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps/16 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC S-I:
XAVC S-I 4K: 59.94p/50p 600 Mbps/500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 300 Mbps/250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,
XAVC S-I HD: 59.94p/50p 222 Mbps/185 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 111 Mbps/93 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps/200 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
XAVC HS
[XAVC HS 4K] 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC S
[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC S-I
[XAVC S-I 4K] 3840 x 2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC HS
[XAVC HS 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 55 minutes, 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 170 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 80 minutes, 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 220 minutes
When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 100 minutes
XAVC S
[XAVC S 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 85 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 110 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 55 minutes, [XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 310 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 150 minutes, 59.94p/50p 25M
When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 550 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 210 minutes
XAVC S-I
[XAVC S-I 4K] XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 25 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 10 minutes, [XAVC S-I HD] 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 35 minutes
PROXY VIDEO
1280 x 720 (Approx. 6 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 9 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 16 Mbps)
HDMI: 4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16 bit
35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Approx. 10.2 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 12.1 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 12.9 megapixels (total)
[Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movie: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) Still image: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
XAVC HS
XAVC HS 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
XAVC S
XAVC S 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, XAVC S HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
XAVC S-I
XAVC S-I 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, XAVC S-I HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
Off / PP1-PP10, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
15+ stop (S-Log3)
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
[Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35 mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)
EV-6 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
[Movie] AF-C, MF, [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
[Movie] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot, [Still image] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select), ([Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal), Face detection (Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority), [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, [Movie] AF Transition Speed, [Still image] Focus Magnifier (35 mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
[Movie] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode, [Still images] AUTO (iAuto), P, A, S, M
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image size [3:2] 35 mm full frame L: 12M, M: 5.1M, S: 3.0M, APS-C L: 5.1M, M: 3.0M, S: 1.3M, Image size [4:3] 35 mm full frame L: 11M, M: 4.6M, S: 2.7M, APS-C L: 4.6M, M: 2.7M, S: 1.1M Image size, [16:9] 35 mm full frame L: 10M, M: 4.3M, S: 2.6M, APS-C L: 4.3M, M: 2.6M, S: 1.1M, Image size [1:1] 35 mm full frame L: 8M, M: 3.4M, S: 2.0M, APS-C L: 3.4M, M: 2.0M, S: 0.8M
Index view, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Photo capture, 4Ch audio monitoring, Auto Review (stills), Image orientation (stills), Protect (stills), Rating (stills), Display as Group (stills)
0.14 " Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu / [INPUT3] 0.14 " Stereo minijack)
USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Built-in, monaural
HDMI jack (Type-A), YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bit / RGB 8 bit
With Digital Audio Interface
Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band)
7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT, approx. 1.44M dots, Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.
Built-in, stereo
CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT
Zoom ring rotate, Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] Approx. 2x ), Digital zoom ([Movie] 35 mm full frame: approx. 4x, APS-C: approx. 4x, [Still image] 35 mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.1x, S: approx. 8x, APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x), Smart zoom ([Still image] 35 mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x, APS-C: M: approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x)
Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Hi+: 10fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe; attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Flash sync speed 1/125 s.
Electronic Front Shutter Curtain, Silent Shooting, Anti-flicker Shoot
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
[Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off
5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band5
WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC Forum Type 3 Tag-compliant
FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN [USB-LAN], USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
Movie: Approx. 7.3 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Still image: Approx. 3.4 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 135 min (Continuous recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (still images, CIPA standard)
32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C)
-4 Degree F to +140 Degree F (-20 Degree C to +60 Degree C)
Required, included
Lithium-Ion
1
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Interchangeable lens digital camera
E-mount
Approx. 5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33" (129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5mm) (body without protrusions)
Approx. 25.3 oz (715g) (with battery and memory card included)
Approx. 22.59 oz (640g) (body only)
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fx3 happy owner
By PQstudio
I both Fx3 two weeks ago and already took the camera for numbers of jobs. Absolutely love it!!! the only that I would wish is to build in ND's
If you don't care about an EVF, primarily shoot video, then you should consider the Sony FX3 over the A7SIII
By JASON H.
I've been seeing the question a lot on forums and video reviews, "Who is this camera for?" Well, I upgraded from the A7III, which is an incredible camera by itself, it was my first-ever camera, and I can say that I love the user interface, ease of use, and overall, the look of the images from Sony. I dug deep into what I wanted out of my first camera and three must haves were: Image quality, ease of use, and affordability. I primarily wanted a camera for video and the A7III fit for me, but I...
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Sony's FX3 Cinema Line camera brings the visions of passionate content creators to life. Cinematic expression is matched with reliable performance and streamlined operation to serve the needs of today's creative community. Compact and lightweight, it's easy to carry and handle.