Sony Alpha FX3 - Sony's most compact cinema camera hands-on
Reading Time: 5 minutes - February 23, 2021
After a very strong start to the year with the Alpha 1, Sony has now launched another new camera - the Sony Alpha FX3.
The FX3 rounds off Sony's range in the Cinema line. It comes with a full-frame sensor that is very similar to the sensor of the Alpha 7S III.
Update:
Sony has announced a firmware update with S-Cinetone for the Alpha 7S III. The update is available for download:
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What can the FX3 do?
The FX3 can do almost everything that the a7S III can do in the video area, only much more professionally. On the other hand, the camera is also well established in Sony's Cinema Line and offers other features in addition to its small form factor.
Features at a glance
- Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3
- Full-frame Cinema Line camera
- Real-time eye AF & Touch Tracking, S-Cinetone
- 5-axis image stabilizer with active mode
- up to 4K 120p video recording
- ISO expandable up to 409,600
- suitable for shooting in low light
- incl. XLR handle
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Who should take a closer look at the Sony FX3?
Cinema cameras are generally quite large, and Sony's Cinema line is no exception. However, if you need a compact video camera with a high output quality, but still can't do without pro features such as mounting points or a long recording time, you should take a closer look at the FX3.