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Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera - CVP Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera - CVP

It's a subtle difference, but we're looking forward to seeing how the Sony FX3 stacks up against other rivals like the Canon EOS C70 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro soon. Well, thanks to one other difference from the Sony A7S III –an active cooling system with built-in fans –Sony is promising 'uninterrupted' 4K/60p shooting, with a maximum continuous recording time of 13 hours. Prior to the Sony FX3's launch, there was some speculation that the camera has been custom-made for the upcoming Sony Airpeak drone. While those who splashed out the A7S III might feel slightly aggrieved that the FX3 has arrived just six months on, they will largely be hybrid shooters with slightly different needs. Slightly less impressive is the absence of built-in ND filters, which are a pretty useful for filmmakers, particularly when shooting in bright conditions.It's not the first small cinema camera we've seen that shoehorns in the power of a much larger body. Capture the scene in cinematic 4K resolution, with the shallow depth of field, stunning bokeh, and cinematic freedom made possible with a full-frame sensor. Flexible Exposure Mode allows the Auto and Manual modes for iris, shutter speed and ISO to be set independently.

Sony FX3 vs Sony A7S III: which is the best 4K camera for you? Sony FX3 vs Sony A7S III: which is the best 4K camera for you?

Responding to requests from pro photographers and videographers, the menu structure has been designed to make moviemakers’ work more efficient.This handle (below) lets you smooth shots from low angles and also cleverly boosts the FX3's audio options. In principle, a full frame sensor will, all other things being equal, give you lower noise, better dynamic range and reduced depth of field for a more ‘cinematic’ look. In-body image stabilisation means that effective stabilisation can be achieved with a wide range of lenses, including E-mount lenses that do not include stabilisation of their own.

Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 | Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera + E Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 | Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera + E

Sony's early promos for its Airpeak drone showed its gimbal carrying the A7S III, but Sony has told us that the FX3 is also an ideal match for its debut flying camera. The FX3 flaunts Sony’s industry-leading image sensor technology to achieve high processing speeds and outstanding image quality. The Sony FX3 isn't quite pocketable, but it is one of the smallest 4K full-frame cinema cameras around. The FX3 drops the electronic viewfinder, a decision that may also put off some filmmakers, in favor of a smaller body that's designed for run-and-gun filmmaking, particularly using its detachable handle.USB power supply, XAVC S-I (All-I), 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2, 25 deg C / 77 deg F (ambient, camera temperature when recording started), Auto power off temperature: High, Cooing fan: Auto. With an optional XLR microphone, digital audio data can be directly transferred to the camera for outstanding audio quality.

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The FX3 offers an exceptional 15+ stops2 of dynamic range to handle settings ranging from well-lit interiors and outdoors in mid-day to morning and evening shots. Remote shooting can be controlled from a PC with Sony's Imaging Edge Desktop™ application, or from a mobile device with Imaging Edge Mobile™. In response to feedback from working professionals, sealing has been applied to all body seams and around the battery and media compartments, terminal covers and chassis joints. Tally lights on the front and rear of the FX3 indicate whether the camera is recording at any given moment. The back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boasts a blazingly fast data readout speed along with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range.The innovative mirrorless design provides mobility alongside uncompromising professional operability. With a compact design for solo shooters, travel applications, and to serve as an ideal B cam, the Sony FX3 borrows from both the Cinema Line and Alpha series of cameras to create an optimized portable cinema camera. It's possible to get a similar setup on the A7S III with an additional cage, but it's another example of how much more pro video-oriented the Sony FX3 is out of the box compared to its Alpha counterpart.