Sony FX30
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| Overview | |
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| 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 RCMOS Sensor |
| Sensor size | 23.3mm x 15.5mm APS-C sized |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximumresolution | 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 4Kup to 120 fps, 1080pup to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit |
| LCD screen | 3.0 "Approx. 2.36M dots, touchscreen, variable-angle monitor |
| Battery | NP-FZ100Li-ion |
| AV Port(s) | HDMIA, ⌀3.5 mmaudio jack |
| Data Port(s) | USB-C3.2,Wi-Fi5,Bluetooth5.0 |
| 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 |
TheSony FX30 (ILME-FX30)isSony's first semi-professionalAPS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lenscinema 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-frameFX3released 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
[edit]Features
[edit]- 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[6]
- Focus Assist & Focus Map features[7]
- Active Mode Image Stabilization
- Tally Lamp while recording
- XLR audio inputs[8]
- NoEVFavailable
Limitations compared to FX3
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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)
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800".GSMArena.com.GSMArena. 28 September 2022.
- ^Artaius, James (2022-09-26)."LIVE: Sony FX30 is the latest edition to the cinema lineup with an APS-C sensor".digitalcameraworld.Retrieved2023-01-12.
- ^"Sony launches new FX30 camera and takes aim at BMPCC".www.redsharknews.com.Retrieved2023-01-12.
- ^Alister, Chapman (2022-12-06)."Testing the Sony ILME-FX30".XDCAM-USER.COM by Alister Chapman.Retrieved2023-01-12.
- ^"Sony FX30 initial review".DPReview.Retrieved2023-01-12.
- ^Vorstellung der Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX30,retrieved2023-01-12
- ^Brien, Jim O. (2022-09-28)."Sony Expands Cinema Line with New 4K Super 35 Camera, the FX30 for Future Filmmakers".techbuzzireland.Retrieved2023-01-12.
- ^Shipton, Will (2022-10-05)."Sony FX30: Affordable entry-level cine camera".Inside Imaging.Retrieved2023-01-12.