Sony FX30
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] The camera has been acclaimed for its performance.[3]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony |
| Type | APS-C MILC |
| Released | September 29, 2022 |
| Intro price | $1800 USD (body only) |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Lens | Interchangeable lens |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Sensor size | 23.3mm x 15.5mm APS-C sized |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 20.1 megapixels (effective) |
| Film speed | ISO 100–32000, ISO 50- 102400
Dual Base ISO: S-Log 3: Low Base ISO 800 / High Base ISO 2500 |
| Storage media | Dual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A UHS-II, UHS-I, CFexpress |
| Flash | |
| Flash | External flash |
| Compatible flashes | Shoe Mount flash |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| Shutter speeds | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | BIONZ XR |
| General | |
| Video recording | XAVC S, XAVC HS 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit |
| LCD screen | 3.0" Approx. 2.36M dots, touchscreen, variable-angle monitor |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 Li-ion |
| AV Port(s) | HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack |
| Data Port(s) | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Body features | Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System |
| Dimensions | 129.7 mm × 77.8 mm × 84.5 mm (5.11 in × 3.06 in × 3.33 in) |
| Weight | 646 g (1.424 lb) including battery, memory card and XLR handle |
| Made in |  Thailand |
Features
Features
- Back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS sensor
- S-Cinetone Picture Profile
- BIONZ XR processor[4]
- H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 video codec
- Dual-Base ISO
- Dynamic range of 14+ stops[5]
- 16-bit Raw video output[6]
- 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[7]
- Focus Assist & Focus Map features[8]
- Active Mode Image Stabilization
- Tally Lamp while recording
- XLR audio inputs[9]
- No EVF available
Limitations compared to FX3
- Larger sensor resolution, smaller pixels and lower performance in low light situations
- UHD 240p recording is not available
- 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 ILME-FX30 Sony managed to put a Zoom lever which helps zooming in and out while recording. In MENU there is an option to set it's sensivity and speed.
Zoom lever found attached to the shutter button
References
- "Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800". GSMArena.com. GSMArena. 28 September 2022.
- updated, James Artaius last (2022-09-26). "LIVE: Sony FX30 is the latest edition to the cinema lineup with an APS-C sensor". digitalcameraworld. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- updated, Rod Lawton last (2022-09-28). "Sony FX30 rewrites the rulebook for APS-C mirrorless video and cinema cameras". digitalcameraworld. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
- Staff, RedShark News. "Sony launches new FX30 camera and takes aim at BMPCC". www.redsharknews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- alisterchapman (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/CEO, 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.
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