Description
Sony FX3 is a compact 4K cinema camera from the Sony Cinema Line series, developed specifically for one-man band cinemas. The model blurs the line between Sony Alpha series cinema and cameras, combining professional cinematic features and capabilities with those used in Sony hybrid cameras - stabilized sensor, 627-point hybrid autofocus with phase detection, Touch Tracking real-time), real-time eye focus, adjusting the prefocusing speed when moving from one subject to another and the sensitivity when tracking an object and possibly capturing another subject, and more.
Sony FX3 captures 4K video at 60 frames per second using the full-frame area of the sensor, as well as 4K video at 120 frames per second with 10 percent crop. The internal recording is 10-bit 4: 2: 2, and via HDMI it also outputs 16-bit RAW. For smaller file sizes, you can rely on XAVC HS with H.265 encoding, and XAVC SI ALL-I H.264 supports recording at up to 600 Mb / s. S-Cinetone is available for cinematic vision and seamless combination with the more solid representatives of the Cinema Line series and even with the Sony A7S III in multi-chamber productions. It also supports S-Log 3/2 and 10-bit HLG for simplified HDR productions.
Sony FX3 weighs only 715 grams (with battery and memory cards) and the dimensions of the case are 77.8 x 129.7 x 84.5 mm, which makes it suitable for use with more amateur gimbals and some drones.
Lens Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G
Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G is a wide-angle zoom lens for cinema and video, which covers full-format sensors. The lens comes with a servo module that can be attached to it to control the zoom.
Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G is equipped with standard 0.8 gears and a front diameter of 114mm, which allows the use of standard cinema accessories.
The optical scheme of the lens includes two elements with extremely low dispersion to control chromatic aberrations, two XA and three aspherical elements to minimize spherical aberrations, improved sharpness and detail. Nano AR coating prevents unwanted glare and ghosts for better contrast and color reproduction when working in adverse lighting conditions.
The aperture with a large aperture and eleven lamellae provides smooth and pleasant defocus and precise control over the depth of focus. The hybrid autofocus motor provides a quick response of the lens, and there is a convenient button for direct switching to manual focus. The focus ring has a smooth stroke of 120 ° with fine control and the option of step movement.
Characteristics
Camera Sony Cinema Line FX3
| General features | |
| Sensor | 12.1MP (10.2MP for video) 35mm Full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (FE) |
| Video Format | XAVC HS [XAVC HS 4K] 59,94p / 50p 200 Mbps / 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 23,98p 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 119,88p / 100p 280 Mbps / 200 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 XAVC S [XAVC S 4K] 59,94p / 50p 200 Mbps / 150 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29,97p / 25p 140 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23,98p 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC /H.264, [XAVC S HD] 59,94p / 50p 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 25 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29,97p / 25p 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 16 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23,98p 50 Mbps / 50 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119,88p / 100p 100 Mbps / 60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 XAVC SI [XAVC SI 4K] 59,94p / 50p 600 Mbps / 500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29,97p / 25p 300 Mbps / 250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23,98p 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC /H.264, [XAVC SI HD] 59,94p / 50p 222 Mbps / 185 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29,97p / 25p 111 Mbps / 93 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23,98p 100 Mbps / 100 Mbps / 60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119,88p / 100p 280 Mbps / 200 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 External recording: HDMI: 4264 x 2408 ( 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16-bit RAW |
| Sound | LPCM 2-channel (48 kHz 16-bit), LPCM 2-channel (48 kHz 24-bit), LPCM 4-channel (48 kHz 24-bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2-channel |
| ISO | 80 - 102400 (409600) |
| Memory Card Type | 2x SD (UHS-II) or 2x CFexpress Type A |
| Viewfinder Type | No. |
| Display Screen | 3 "touch LCD with 1,440,000 tons; side opening, turning |
| Connectivity | 1x HDMI Out 2x XLR / 3.5 mm TRS Combo In 2x 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level In 1x 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Out 1x USB Type-C 1x USB Micro-B |
| Power Adapter | 1x Sony NP-FZ100; constantly via USB |
| Size | 129.7 x 84.5 x 77.8 mm |
| Weight | 640 g |
Lens Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G
| General features | |
| Aperture Max | T / 3.1 (f / 2.8 |
| Aperture Min | T / 25 (f / 22) |
| Image Stabilization | No. |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.28 m |
| Optical Design | 13/16 |
| Angle of View | 97 - 54 ° |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
| Size | 114 x 147 mm |
Box contents
Camera Sony Cinema Line FX3
Sony NP-FZ100 battery
XLR handle
Sony BC-QZ1 charger
Power cable
USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
Bayonet cap
Hotshoe cap
Set of attachments for accessories
Lens Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G
Servo Zoom module
Sunshade
Front cap
Rear cap
Case
Tripod mount adapter
Bundles
- Video: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 60p; 4K120p (at 10% dill)
- Compatibility (Lens Mount): Sony E (FE)
- Video Modes: XAVC HS / XAVC SI / XAVC S 4: 2: 2 10-Bit; 16-bit RAW via HDMI
- Sensor: 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS (10.2MP for video)
- Sensor Size: Full-Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
- Display: 3 "touch LCD with 1,440,000 tons; side opening, turning
- Memory Card Type: 2x SD (UHS-II) or 2x CFexpress Type A
- Power: 1x NP-FZ100
- Others: HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, active cooling system and continuous recording 4K60p
