The Sony FX30 (ILME-FX30) is Sony's first semi-professional APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens cinema camera in their Cinema Line. It was announced on September 28, 2022, and released in the following month.[1] The FX30 is based on the full-frame FX3 released in the previous year. The starting price of $1800 (USD) makes it the most affordable model in Sony's Cinema Line, and it offers a step-up in video potential for the APS-C lineup.[2]
Features
Features
- Back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS sensor
- S-Cinetone Picture Profile
- BIONZ XR processor[3]
- H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 video codec
- Dual-Base ISO
- Dynamic range of 14+ stops[4]
- 16-bit Raw video output[5]
- High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 120p in HD, 240p in S&Q
- Ability to preview user LUTs on LCD
- Real time Eye/Face AF[6]
- Focus Assist & Focus Map features[7]
- Active Mode Image Stabilization
- Tally Lamp while recording
- XLR audio inputs[8]
- No EVF available
Limitations compared to FX3
- Larger sensor resolution, smaller pixels and lower performance in low light situations
- UHD 120p recording is cropped 1.5X
- Smaller dynamic range (14+ vs 15+ steps)
- Different Base ISO (High Base ISO 2500 vs 12800)
Shared FX3/A7S III Attributes
- Compatible XLR handle (for professional audio)
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization
- 16-bit raw output via HDMI
- S-Log3 Picture Profile
- Vari-angle touch screen LCD
- New Sony Menu
Zoom lever button (like on other professional devices)
Usually this button would be the Turn ON/Turn OFF button. On the ILME-FX30 Sony it is a Zoom lever which helps zooming in and out while recording. In MENU there is an option to set its sensivity and speed.
See also
References
- ^ "Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800". GSMArena.com. GSMArena. 28 September 2022.
- ^ Artaius, James (2022-09-26). "LIVE: Sony FX30 is the latest edition to the cinema lineup with an APS-C sensor". digitalcameraworld. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Sony launches new FX30 camera and takes aim at BMPCC". www.redsharknews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Alister, Chapman (2022-12-06). "Testing the Sony ILME-FX30". XDCAM-USER.COM by Alister Chapman. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Sony FX30 initial review". DPReview. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Vorstellung der Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX30, retrieved 2023-01-12
- ^ Brien, Jim O. (2022-09-28). "Sony Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera, the FX30 for Future Filmmakers". techbuzzireland. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Shipton, Will (2022-10-05). "Sony FX30: Affordable entry-level cine camera". Inside Imaging. Retrieved 2023-01-12.