Sony Launches The Compact Full-Frame FX3 Camera

Sony has launched its latest compact full-frame camera dubbed the FX3. Designed for single-operator image capture, this camera has become the most affordable model in the company’s cinema lineup. It is based on the A7S III and comes with features that are found on some of the most expensive cinema cameras.

In 2020, Fujifilm launched a few cameras that included some of the best camera features at a budget price. It looks like Sony is also following suit and doing just that with the FX3.

Design

Design-wise, the newly launched camera looks a lot like the A7S III but is slightly thicker and shorter. The thickness is due to the added cooling system that is designed to cool the internals down between recording intervals. According to the company, this will allow the camera to shoot in warmer environments as well.

Sony FX3 is the company's most affordable cinema camera

Moreover, the electronic viewfinder was removed, which is why the camera has a more compact form factor. The camera is equipped with five 1/4-20 threaded mounts, two at the bottom and three on top. This allows it to be mounted inside a cage, on a gimbal, or a drone.

It also has a backlit record button on top, a top-mounted joystick, a zoom control around the shutter button, tally lights on the front and back, a sliding power switch, and shortcut buttons optimized for video workflow.

Sony FX3 is the company's most affordable cinema camera

Other Features

Other features include a top-mounted audio interface similar to the Sony XLR-K3M. The interface has three mic inputs, including two full-size XLR, a single 3.5mm, and controls for adjusting mic inputs. The FX3 uses a 12 MP BSI CMOS sensor that’s optimized for 4K video, with sensitivity from ISO 80 to 102,400, plus expansion to ISO 40–409,600. As far as the software is concerned, it is also identical to the A7S III except for the inclusion of S-Cinetone.

Pricing and availability

The FX3 is priced at $3900 which is $400 more than the A7S III. However, with the added value, new features, and versatility, the FX3 is a much better option. It will be made available for sale in a few months, the exact date has not been revealed.



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