The Sony FX3 brings the vision of passionate creators to life. Cinematic expression meets reliable performance and enhanced handling for the needs of the creator community. Small and lightweight, easy to carry and handle.
The FX3's full-frame image sensor features light-gathering techniques for capturing sharp and suitable images even in low light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80-102400 for movies is expandable up to 409600.
High dynamic range, more freedom
The FX3 has an exceptional dynamic range of 15+ stops, for indoor shots with good lighting, as well as outdoor shoots at any time of the day and night. Capture every detail and enjoy cinematic color grading.
Stunning bokeh effect and full-frame creativity
Capture the moment in cinematic 4K resolution, with shallow depth of field, stunning bokeh effect, and the cinematic freedom provided by a full-frame sensor.
S-Cinetone Cinematic Color Science
The S-Cinetone color, developed for Sony's renowned FX9, is the default profile on the FX3 for cinematic expression. It has been precisely tuned to the requirements of modern content creators, with rich color and natural skin tones that match other cameras in the cinema line without grading.
4K 120 fps with every frame in focus
Even at high frame rates, detailed 4K images are captured, thanks to the high-precision AF and the high-speed reading capabilities of the FX3. The slow and quick motion (S&Q) functions give you full control over the frame rate, for beautiful slow-motion sequences up to 5x (with 24p output).
S-Log3 Recording and 10-bit HDR for Smooth Gradations
The S-Log3 gamma curve and S-Gamut3.Cine allow for high-quality color reproduction over a wide dynamic range and easy video matching with footage from other cameras in the same series during post production. The HDR HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile enables direct HDR (HLG) playback on compatible TVs without post production.
16-bit RAW HDMI Output
For demanding post-production workflows, 16-bit RAW output is available via HDMI to compatible external recorders, while XAVC HS 4K, XAVC S 4K, or XAVC S-I 4K and proxy files are simultaneously recorded in the camera. The RAW video output has a resolution of 4264 x 2408 [16:9], exceeding DCI-4K.
High Precision Autofocus
The wide-area AF with intelligent tracking uses focal-plane phase detection for steady subject tracking across the frame. The fast hybrid AF provides precise focus even when shooting with shallow depth of field and at high frame rates of 120p in 4K (QFHD).
AF with advanced tracking
Advanced tracking features for steady focus on the subject, allowing you to concentrate on composition. Real-time Eye AF for precise focus on face and eyes, and Real-time Tracking with subject recognition algorithms through Sony's artificial intelligence.
Smooth Transitions and Touch Focus
The FX3 features seven AF transition speeds for easy quick focusing and five AF subject shift sensitivity settings, allowing the user to adjust how easily the AF will change or remain locked on the subject. Additionally, you can select the focus subject simply by touching the LCD screen.
HDMI, Mic/Line In, USB Type-C, XLR, Headphone/Speaker Output
Memory Card Type
CFexpress
PictBridge
No
Dimensions
Width
84.5 mm
Height
77.8 mm
Length
129.7 mm
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The fx3 is a camera that introduces you to the cine line series, with different perspectives for creating cinematic-level content.
I will not go into the technical specifications, there are countless reviews, with the latest software update 4.0, I think it became almost a cinema camera with true 24 fps, anamorphic lens function, etc... in combination with a stable cinematic manual lens, the results exceed expectations. Personally, I find it a perfect camera, which is why I have two, for its price and size, in relation to what it offers. Almost 14 stops of dynamic range through atomos ninja with prores raw in slog 3 and cine EI with dual base iso 800 and 12800, where in the second one there is no camera that can compete with it in low light conditions, it really is the best camera currently available on the market that can shoot perfectly without any noise in conditions where light is limited, there is no other camera like it, not even from arri, red, or even from the flagship of the high-end cinema series, venice...
For someone who does not have the corresponding accessories to accompany it so that the camera can deliver its full potential, they should take into account that the accessories to turn it into a real cinema camera far exceed the initial cost of the camera itself, which is why I draw attention to prospective buyers that only with the camera they will not achieve the results they imagine or have seen in some evaluation.
These are a few things about the fx3, have fun and good shooting!
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