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
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
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
Lens
Designed for versatility, the FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens from Sony is a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom designed for E-mount mirrorless cameras. Complementing the useful range of focal lengths is a constant f/4 maximum aperture, which maintains consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also affords increased control over depth of field. Benefitting the reach is an advanced optical design, which employs aspherical and extra-low dispersion glass elements to control color fringing, distortion, and a variety of aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity. A Nano AR Coating has also been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting for high contrast and color accuracy when working in harsh light.
Further adding to the versatility, this 24-105mm f/4 also incorporates an Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and this system can pair with select cameras' sensor-shift image stabilization for even more effective blur control. Suiting both stills and video shooting, a Direct Drive Super Sonic wave AF motor, along with an internal focusing design, provides quick and quiet focusing performance as well as natural manual focus control. Additionally, this also features a weather-resistant physical construction, along with a fluorine-coated front element, to enable its use in trying weather conditions.
- Covering a versatile wide-angle to short-telephoto range, this 24-105mm lens is designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36-157.5mm equivalent focal length range.
- A constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also lends greater control over focus position for shallow depth of field techniques.
- Four aspherical elements are featured in the optical design and two of which are designated as Advanced Aspherical elements to noticeably reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for improved sharpness and clarity.
- Three extra-low dispersion elements are also used to minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater color accuracy.
- A Nano AR Coating has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can also be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur.
- A Direct Drive Super Sonic wave AF motor and internal focus mechanism provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contribute to more natural, intuitive manual focus control.
- A focus hold button and AF/MF switch are present on the lens barrel for intuitive tactile control and rapid access to select settings.
- A dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
- The front lens element features a fluorine coating to protect against smudges and dust from adhering to the glass surface.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,440,000 Dot |
EVF | Optional, Not Included |
Battery Type | Sony Z-Series |
Power Connectors | 1 x USB Type-C Input |
Power Consumption | ≤7.3 W |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
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 24-105mm F/4.0 Specs
Features | |
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Image Stabilization | Yes |
Autofocus | Yes |
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Filter Thread | Front: 77 mm |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.28 x 4.46" (83.4 x 113.3 mm) |
Weight | 1.46 lb (663 g) |
- Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera
- XLR Handle Unit
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Accessory Shoe Kit
- Body Cap
- Handle Shoe Cap
- Power Cord
- USB Type-A to Type-C Cable (USB 3.2)
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Lens: 24-105mm G F/4 Sony lens
- Barcode: 54999
- Supplier Code: ILMEFX3-SEL24105G