Sony FX30 explained
| Model: | Sony FX30 |
| Shutter: | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| Iproc: | BIONZ XR |
| Shutter Speeds: | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Vidrecord: | XAVC S, XAVC HS
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit |
| Rearlcd: | 3.0" Approx. 2.36M dots, touchscreen, variable-angle monitor |
| Battery: | NP-FZ100 Li-ion |
| Interface Avout: | HDMI A, ⌀3.5 mm audio jack |
| Interface Data: | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Body Comp-Feats: | Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System |
| Dimensions: | 129.7x |
| Compflash: | Shoe Mount flash |
| Lens: | Interchangeable lens |
| Image Alt: | Sony FX3 |
| Maker: | Sony |
| Type: | APS-C MILC |
| Price: | $1800 USD (body only) |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E-mount |
| Sensor: | APS-C |
| Sensor Type: | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Sensor Size: | 23.3mm x 15.5mm APS-C sized |
| Sensor Maker: | Sony |
| Res: | 20.1 megapixels
(effective) |
| Speedrange: | ISO 100–32000, ISO 50- 102400 Dual Base ISO:S-Log 3: Low Base ISO 800 / High Base ISO 2500
|
| Storage: | Dual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A
UHS-II, UHS-I, CFexpress |
| Flash: | External flash |
| Weight: | 646g
including battery, memory card and XLR handle |
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]
Features
Features
- Back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS sensor
- S-Cinetone Picture Profile
- BIONZ XR processor[3]
- H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 video codec
- Dual-Base ISO
- Dynamic range of 14+ stops[4]
- 16-bit Raw video output[5]
- 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
- Focus Assist & Focus Map features[6]
- Active Mode Image Stabilization
- Tally Lamp while recording
- XLR audio inputs[7]
- No EVF available
Limitations compared to FX3
- Larger sensor resolution, smaller pixels and lower performance in low light situations
- UHD 120p recording is cropped 1.5X
- 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 the ILME-FX30 Sony it is a Zoom lever which helps zooming in and out while recording. In MENU there is an option to set its sensivity and speed.
See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: 28 September 2022 . Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800 . en . GSMArena.com . GSMArena .
- Web site: Artaius . James . 2022-09-26 . LIVE: Sony FX30 is the latest edition to the cinema lineup with an APS-C sensor . 2023-01-12 . digitalcameraworld . en.
- Web site: Sony launches new FX30 camera and takes aim at BMPCC . 2023-01-12 . www.redsharknews.com . en.
- Web site: Alister. Chapman . 2022-12-06 . Testing the Sony ILME-FX30 . 2023-01-12 . XDCAM-USER.COM by Alister Chapman . en-US.
- Web site: Sony FX30 initial review . 2023-01-12 . DPReview.
- Web site: Brien . Jim O. . 2022-09-28 . Sony Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera, the FX30 for Future Filmmakers . 2023-01-12 . techbuzzireland . en-US.
- Web site: Shipton . Will . 2022-10-05 . Sony FX30: Affordable entry-level cine camera . 2023-01-12 . Inside Imaging . en-GB.
