Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera Overview
Designed for single-operator image capture yet offering multiple pro video functions, the FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera is Sony's most compact addition to its Cinema Line. This camera melds the high-end video capture of the FX6 with the petite form of the a7S III familiar to so many mirrorless enthusiasts. Well positioned for use as a B-camera on FX6, FX9, or even VENICE productions, the FX3 also serves as a comfortable option for still photographers branching out into video capture.
The full-frame Sony FX3 employs a 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and a BIONZ XR processor to capture up to UHD 4K video with the shallow depth of field that is signature to the full-frame format. An expanded ISO range of 80 to 409,600, over 15 stops of dynamic range, and limited rolling shutter effects further complement the FX3's sensitive, nuanced image capture. Its lightweight, compact form is designed with multiple accessory threads to facilitate cage-free use, and it comes with a detachable, dual XLR/TRS adapter handle for pro audio capture. Operating features include an articulated, touchscreen LCD, multiple autofocus options, and 5-axis, in-camera image stabilization.
Most Compact Member of the Cinema Line Family
This compact addition to Sony's Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3 also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the a7S III.
Common FX3/FX6/a7S III Features
- Full-frame, back-illuminated 12.1MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor
- High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 240p in HD
- Dynamic range of 15+ stops
Shared FX3/FX6 Attributes
- S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG, and Rec. 709 gamma options
- Tally lamps on the front, side, and rear
- Internal fan to prevent overheating
- Zoom lever
Shared FX3/A7S III Attributes
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization
- 16-bit raw output via HDMI
- S-Log2 gamma choice
- 80 to 409,6000 ISO range (expanded)
Improved FX3 Features
- Comfortable, cage-free, handheld operation
- Greater than 1.6x battery runtime compared to a7S III
- USB-PD power option for extended shooting times
4K Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
The 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer true cinematic expression with 10.2MP video and 12.1MP stills capture. The full-frame sensor provides shallow depth of field looks, impressive bokeh, and reduced rolling shutter artifacts.
S-Cinetone Color
- Default S-Cinetone color setting provides a softer-toned look with beautiful skin tone reproduction
- Complements your VENICE, FX9, or FX6 footage
- S-Log-3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, and 10-bit 4:2:2: support help to maintain rich gradation and color compatible with the range of Sony Cinema Line cameras
Cinematic Recording / Frame Rate Options
- Up to 600 Mb/s XAVC S-I ALL-I H.264 codec recording
- XAVC HS codec recording with H.265 encoding for lower bit rates in Long GOP
- Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording to CFexpress Type A or SD memory cards
- External, 16-bit raw,10-bit 4:2:2 output via HDMI type-A port
- 8-bit XAVC S or 10-bit XAVC HS proxy capture
- 10-bit, 4:2:2 color available in all formats including HLG
- Full-frame UHD 4K high-speeds up to 120p
- S35 HD high-speed rates up to 240p
- Up to 5x slow-motion rates
Compact Design / Ergonomic Operation
- Flexible, streamlined, 5 x 3 x 3" form
- 3" LCD with 1,440,000-dot resolution tilts for optimal viewing
- Can be used with or without a cage
- Right-handed controls feature placement consistent with the rest of the Cinema Line
- Five 1/4"-20 accessory threads on the FX3 body plus two on the top handle
- Intuitive touchscreen menu
- Customizable buttons for assigning 15 controls and up to 140 menu items
- Tally (record) lights are easily viewable on the top, front, and rear of the camera
- Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots
- Relay, simultaneous, and backup recording
- Customizable zoom setting plus Clear Image Zoom
Detachable XLR Adapter Handle
- Top handle with two XLR/3.5mm TRS combo audio inputs
- Microphone holder and 3.5mm mic input
- Digital audio with up to 4-channel, 24-bit recording
- Contoured for comfortable low-angle shooting
Fast Hybrid / Phase Detection Autofocus
- Multiple autofocusing modes are designed for solo shooting
- Fast Hybrid AF uses 627 points to cover approximately 89% of the image frame
- Real-Time Eye AF, Eye and Face Detection, and subject Touch Tracking
Durable Build / Enhanced Operating
- An integrated cooling fan and a heat-dissipating design enable uninterrupted recording up to 4K60
- Magnesium-alloy chassis and shell
- Sealed against inclement weather and dust
Wireless Connectivity
- Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless connectivity
- Wired LAN link using the USB Type-C port and a separate adapter
Post-Production Stabilization with E-Mount Lenses
- Sony's Catalyst Prepare/Browse software uses shake metadata to stabilize your image
- Adjustable balance between shake compensation and image area trimming
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Overview
Small Size, Huge Versatility
A refined take on the fast standard zoom, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is not only smaller and lighter than the previous generation, it also features a variety of optical, focusing, and handling upgrades that make this the most well-rounded G Master zoom to date.
G Master Image Quality
Designed to rival the primes, this zoom's optics have been revamped to provide even greater resolution, clarity, and bokeh quality.
- Bright f/2.8 constant aperture allows users to capture images in dim lighting conditions and with a shallow depth of field.
- Two ED (extra-low dispersion) and two Super ED elements effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color fidelity.
- Five aspherical elements, including two extreme aspherical elements (XA), minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and also reduce 'onion ring' bokeh.
- Nano AR Coating II controls flare and ghosting with support from a new optical design that reduces internal reflections.
- An 11-blade aperture diaphragm helps create smooth, circular bokeh at all aperture settings.
Faster AF and Floating Focus Mechanism
Faster focusing performance, improved close-up shooting, and enhanced control are all benefits of the redesigned focusing system.
- Four XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors contribute to greatly improved focusing performance, compared to the DDSSM system of the predecessor, including faster, quieter, and more precise AF that's ideal for both photo and stills.
- Faster AF means improved focusing when working with fast-moving subjects; support is available for shooting at up to 30 fps, full AF is maintained even when shooting stopped down, and focus tracking is possible even when changing the zoom position.
- Floating focusing mechanism helps maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, which is especially important considering the impressive close-up performance of this lens: minimum focusing distance of 8.3" at the 24mm position or 11.8" at the 70mm position and a maximum magnification of 0.32x at the 70mm position.
- Internal focusing design promotes snappier, more responsive focusing performance and also maintains the overall lens length during operation.
Improved Control and Video Capabilities
Just as camera design has grown to appeal to both photo and video shooters, this lens has also been updated with a series and attributes that specifically appeal to video shooters' needs.
- Focus breathing, focus shift, and axial shift during zooming have all been minimized to prevent unwanted movements and angle of view variations for greater compositional accuracy during recording.
- Supports the Breathing Compensation function in select cine-line and Alpha cameras.
- The XD Linear Motors are also especially quiet to better enable the use of AF during video recording.
- Linear Response MF provides natural, intuitive manual focus control.
- Manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent operation and the zoom smoothness can be adjusted depending on the desired torque.
Compact, Lightweight, and Robust Design
Among the smallest and lightest f/2.8 standard zooms available, this lens doesn't lose sight of its professional attributes and also remains a weather-sealed, durable lens for use in trying working conditions.
- Approximately 22% lighter and 18% smaller than its predecessor, this zoom is a highly portable and versatile option for a huge variety of shooting applications.
- Now fit with a manual aperture ring, tactile exposure control is possible. This ring can be de-clicked for smooth and silent iris pulls or it can be locked in the 'A' position for camera-based aperture switching.
- Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch for intuitive focus control.
- Zoom smoothness switch for changing between Smooth and Tight zoom ring torque.
- Hybrid construction uses both metal and plastic components to maximize both durability and a low weight design.
- Dust- and moisture-resistant design includes rubber gaskets at each seam and a rubber ring sealing the lens mount for ensured use when working in inclement weather conditions.
- Front lens element has a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants and makes the lens easier to clean.
- Included lens hood features a locking button and a filter window for easier adjustment of rotating filters (e.g. polarizers, variable NDs).
Image Sensor
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 12.1 Megapixel Effective: 10.2 Megapixel |
| Color Filter | Bayer |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| ISO | 80 to 102,400 (Native) 80 to 409,600 (Expanded) |
| Advertised Dynamic Range | 15 Stops |
Camera
| Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Lens Communication | Yes |
| Interchangeable Lens Mount | None |
| Built-In ND Filter | None |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Variable Frame Rates | UHD: 1 Up to 120 fps 4K Anamorphic (Windowed): 1 Up to 240 fps |
Internal Recording
| Recording Modes | XAVC HS/XAVC S-I/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps (600 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/240 fps (600 Mb/s) XAVC S 8-Bit: 1280 x 720p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard |
| Audio Recording | 4-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio 2-Channel 24-Bit LPCM Audio |
| Still Image Support | EXIF / JPEG / MJPEG / Raw |
External Recording
| Raw Output | HDMI In Raw Mode: 4264 x 2408 16-Bit at 24/25/30/50/60 fps 3840 x 2160 16-Bit at 24/25/30/50/60 fps 1920 x 1080 16-Bit at 24/25/30/50/60 fps |
Interfaces
| Video Connectors | 1 x HDMI Output |
| Audio Connectors | 2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Level Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C 1 x USB Micro-B |
| Wireless Interfaces | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi |
Display
| Display Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Size | 3" |
| Resolution | 1,440,000 Dot |
EVF
| EVF | Optional, Not Included |
Power
| Battery Type | Sony Z-Series |
| Power Connectors | 1 x USB Type-C Input |
| Power Consumption | ≤7.3 W |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
General
| Accessory Mount | 5 x 1/4"-20 Female 3 x 1/4"-20 Female |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 3.3 x 3.1" / 129.7 x 84.5 x 77.8 mm |
| Weight | 22.6 oz / 640 g 25.2 oz / 715 g |
Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM II Specs
| Focal Length | 24 to 70mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 84° to 34° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.3" / 21 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.32x |
| Optical Design | 20 Elements in 15 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.5 x 4.7" / 87.8 x 119.9 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension | 6" / 152 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 lb / 695 g |
- Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera
- XLR Handle Unit
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Accessory Shoe Kit
- Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
- Body Cap
- Handle Shoe Cap
- Power Cord
- Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- USB Type-A to Type-C Cable (USB 3.2)
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens
- Sony ALC-F82S 82mm Front Lens Cap
- Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
- Sony ALC-SH168 Lens Hood
- Lens Case
- Barcode: 59014
- Supplier Code: FX3-2470GM-PTG-KIT