Sony FX3

[...] I have the feeling that we have plateaued a little when it comes to camera tech, which is a luxury problem. And where it does develop, it is tech that the far majority of users does not need, but where camera companies try really hard to convince us we do. [...] For those who need superfast, there are specialised cameras (A9III, A1 etc.) I think the A7S3 and FX3 mark the beginning of where the tech currently plateaus, where cameras got really great, and they will be good cameras at least for another 5 years. [...] People like to say these days a product is 'long in the tooth', but that is a judgement of age and not performance. And the performance of all these cameras is absolutely still there, even 3 to 4 years later!

I bought my fx30 in 2022 and got fx3 just this month. Both are fantastic cameras. [...] I love my fx3 for low lights. [...]

I definitely think the FX3 is worth it in 2024. Like so many other cameras on the market, the FX3 is a tremendous piece of tech and you can pretty much cut between any of these cameras and fool even the trained eye. I feel like a slew of amazing cameras got released since 2020 and camera tech has almost plateaued. [...]

I am looking hard at upgrading to the Sony FX3 to add to my gear. I currently use a Sony a6600 that I bought on December 1, 2019, when it first dropped. [...] It is my go-to video and still camera. I got it because of some of the awesome features at the time no other cameras seemed to have: unlimited record time that was perfect for 30-45 min dance instructional videos I was doing during the pandemic. Having the audio and headphone jacks really comes in handy for event video production. I swear by my a6600 camera but it is not a cinema camera and I really want to get into cinematic productions and films. Also would be nice to have a 2nd camera to do interviews and multi-cam productions. I was thinking of getting the Little Brother FX30 but after a lot of thought and seeing the Duo ISO lowlight I think I need the FX3. After the movie The Creator I think it should be my next camera and it's Netflix-approved. [...]

FX3 image quality, even from new releases cameras, is still superior! Approximately 14+ stops of real lab measured Dynamic range from this little camera (Nikon ZR is far less)! [...] Low light performance still one of the best! [...] If some new cameras have more codecs this doesn’t make them better…. [...]

[...] I'm currently using the GH5 and looking to upgrade to a new full-frame camera. I'm torn between the S5iix and the FX3. Do you think the extra cost for the FX3 is worth it? I’ve watched several footage videos from both cameras on YouTube, especially in the music video genre, and I find Sony’s look much more modern and cinematic.

[...] I'm currently using the GH5 and looking to upgrade to a new full-frame camera. I'm torn between the S5iix and the FX3. Do you think the extra cost for the FX3 is worth it? I’ve watched several footage videos from both cameras on YouTube, especially in the music video genre, and I find Sony’s look much more modern and cinematic.

The FX3 (and the FX2) won't become obsolete because it is in the certification list by Netflix. So it would be great as a 2nd camera when the new FX3 II comes out. [...] I'll buy the FX3 as a 2nd camera once the price drops when the newer model comes out.

I bought the ZV-E1 and I love it for photos, but it overheats CONSTANTLY. Try getting through a 30 min zoom with it in 4k as you webcam or even just shooting video for longer periods- GOOOD LUCK. Ended up buying the FX3 anyway.

I Its so funny how people compare the FX3 to other "cinema" cameras. What people fail to realize as a sony shooter, the FX3 is a 5 year old camera. [...] It has NOTHING in the camera. It has a 12mp sensor, 4k and low light. [...] Its not downsampled, a true 4k camera. [...] This is the reason why so many sony shooters are switching or at least buying new cameras because they are tired of waiting and waiting for sony to do anything and then charging over 4k for a camera that i am sure will come with lots of restrictions and still cannot compete with the likes of Canon, Nikon in the new video world. We still have basic video cameras.

Man, I had the FX3 when it first came out, Had to sell in the pandemic unfortunately and got an A7IV which I actually love but it over heats like crazy, Since a year I have been back to doing 99% video and contemplating getting the FX30 or Fx3 if I can scrape the funds together.. Not sure if I can get by with the FX30 which is way cheaper and wait until the FX3II which might come out really "soon". [...] Would the FX3 have the same quality since it is only a 4.6K sensor? [...] I also do not shoot much super low light. [...]

[...] The camera is just a tool and honestly a small proportion of total cost once you consider time to learn/train, costs for appropriate lighting, sound, location, travel, pre and post, planning and story development, scripting and/or research etc etc. [...] As a (serious) amateur stills shooter (40 yrs experience) I know the value of good lighting, composition, visual stoty telling (different from more complex story in video) so I know that the latest and (currently) greatest kit is nice but usually unnecessary. [...] That said I did buy a FX3 two years ago and find it really solid. [...] It's been paired with my FX3 for multi-cam interviews and of course has zero rolling shutter issues. [...] I'm fortunate to be able to afford pretty much any camera and lens combo I want. So I will likely buy an upgraded FX3 mkii in time, but meanwhile Im happy with the FX3 for video, but would barely consider for stills. [...] I went with minimal sound - either a lav mic (Cos 11D) transmitted, or a small shotgun mic (Sennheiser MKE 400). [...] It's interesting to note that although I had packed my FX3 (theoretically better video) it spent the whole time im my hotel room safe

[...] FX3, no internal NDs is terrible. [...] The fx3 is a stills body camera that doesn't shoot stills well. [...] Bad ergonomics for shooting video. I've had one for almost 5 years and I'm not a fan. By the time you rig out an fx3 to halfway shoot like an fx6 you've spent as much money as an fx6 for something that is ergonomically terrible. [...] Wait for an fx6 replacement, well worth the wait. [...]

[...] I've had the FX3 and FX6 since release, and love the great AF, monitor & control app, and low friction shooting, but I don't love the image. [...] I have to shoot photos a lot with my corporate video gigs, and even though Sony is easy, the color and skin tones especially in photo is bad and difficult to make them look decent in Lightroom. My Canon JPGs look great straight from camera. [...] I would love to dump Sony and say goodbye forever, even though their gear has made me money.

The fx3 and even the fx30 are super killllerrr cameras. I just think the FX3 needs to come down in price as the market in cameras has certainly adjusted. 6k, Open gate, any form of RAW, it’s time for a price cut Sony and hopefully a neat new offering that competes. [...]

I’m really fascinated by the FX3, but right now I’m struggling with a tough decision. I’m about to buy my first camera, and I’m not sure whether I should go for the Sony a7V or the FX3. Both cameras meet my needs the a7V has newer tech, but the FX3 is really strong in other areas. [...] And why did you choose the FX3 instead of the Sony a7V?

I wouldn't bother i'm happy with the Sony FX30, Full Frame is overrated, and more expensive and more expensive for lenses.. [...] And for the record 8K recording is overkill, YOU DON'T NEED 8K it's a waste of money, a waste of storage space and is very demanding in post production. [...] Oh and for the record, all that low light thing, this is going to be a thing of the past. [...] Now how much will this camera cost, Who the hell knows but i'm sure it will not be cheap, rumors say a camera just like the fX3 that has this new sensor will probably run you maybe 30,000.00 or more. [...]

[...] But the look of FX3 is what i want, despite of not the best IBIS compared to Lumix, and i am handheld all the time. And it's pricey and i don't know if I really going to like it, but i love the image i see so much more than Lumix. [...]

I had the FX6 for three years and I absolutely LOVED that camera. [...] For 90% of my jobs, I found myself reaching for two FX3's and leaving my FX6 at home. [...] I eventually said to myself: "There is not one single shot the FX6 can give me that my FX3 can't and the image quality is 100% the same". Yes, the variable ND is superb but I found myself wanting IBIS more on the FX3 and I'd use external ND just fine. [...] The FX3 just did the job and was WAY easier to travel with, easier to hand hold and clients didn't seem to care after all how the rig "looked" to them. [...]

[...] the fx3 and the zv-e1. Both camera are used for different purposes. I sold my a7siii for the fx3 and i don’t regret it. I also use the fx3 for photos and it’s takes great picture just fine. FX3 is still a great camera!

I've been going back and forth between getting an FX3 or ZV-E1. [...] But when it comes to buying it I keep asking is the FX3 really that much bigger? [...] Price aside I can't help feel like it would be better in the long run. Of course the ZV-E1 won't overheat in Pennsylvania in winter, but I keep thinking about the reliability when I travel to hot places. I'd kick myself if I got one of those National Park permits and when I'm out trying to capture the memories the camera keeps shutting down. I know the ZV-E1 is a "travel/vlog" but I think if you can afford it the FX3 is the way to go or no?

Please keep the FX3 for a long time, don't get caught in the upgrade trap. We've come to a point were A7S3/FX3/FX6 are incredible cameras that will still look amazing in 2040 and later. Swithcing from A7S2 to A7S3 and from FS5 to FX6 was a huge step in video quality and overall performance. But i'm pretty sure that FX3 II will bring things that are not so much worth it (for me at least). [...] actually would bring lots of noise (keep your money or buy new lights, etc). [...] Most people talk too much about the cameras and the gear, but not about lights, cinematography, framing, sound, etc. The FX3 II will NEVER make your movie better than with the FX3. Actually it might make it worse if you're tight on budget and buy it with the compromise of not buying nice lights, or some software plugin, etc. If i were tight on budget, i would wait until the FX3II comes out to buy the FX3 on used market.

My base camera is the Sony 7R I've had it for about 3 years now and it's a great workhorse for me. But after seeing this this could definitely be the next move! [...]

I've had mine for a year and have only learned about 30% of what it can do. Got a great result and I'm afraid to push more buttons. Love it.

Of course, I got a Sony FX3 for video work last year and it also takes stills though only 12 megapixel. These are with the Sony 90mm macro lens.

[...] 👀 I've had my Sony FX3 for a little over a year now, and I'm in LOVE ❤️ 10 years of consistent growth has lead here. 🎥 My Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 paired with this fantastic camera is a dream! ✨ camera sonyshooter sonyfx3 videography videographer sigma holboyentertainment

I had the same dilemma—kept wondering if I should wait for the FX3 Mark II. I ended up buying the FX3 in 2024, and now two years later, I couldn’t be happier with it. Also sold my A7IV since I only use FX3. [...]

[...] Sony quietly removed the PAL/NTSC switch on some recent FX3/J1 firmwares — a really user-hostile move for anyone trying to avoid lighting flicker or needing flexible frame rates. [...]

I just purchased the FX3. [...]

I got my fx3 in 2022 for $3200 and it’s still my favorite camera!!

[...] And what other equipment you’ve found to make sense from a practical standpoint paired with the FX3. [...]

FX3 is still our main camera. [...] Even then, we will still continue to use the FX3, it won’t ever retire or be sold until it breaks.

I just purchased an open box Sony FX3 for $3,100 at best buy in amazing condition four weeks ago. I upgraded from the Sony 6500.

[...] Great video, instead of the FX3 I’d love to buy the A7sIII because is cheaper. [...]

I’ll likely grab another FX3 or maybe demote my current one to B Cam and then get an FX6. FX3 is still incredible and my daily driver!

Yeah, I agree. The EVF is why I stuck around with the a7s iii. Internal NDs would have made the FX3 an easy cop forsure!

This is a Sony fx3 with their 90mm macro. I use it mostly for video work and take pics for fun :)

Been using my fx3 for videos and photos for a year and i believe it will stay around for 2 years more at least.

As an a7iv user, I am so tempted to get an FX3 as a primary video that can shoot 4K60 no crop! I like how Sony restricts some bodies to a crop factor so that we can buy newer bodies :P

Hlo bro, How do you compare image quality of fx 3 and fx30? I am a fx30 owner and never used fx 3, how bad is fx30 compared to fx3 in your terms. Please share thoughts

I might wait until fx3 mark ii drops and see the specs on that.. until then I’m happy with the A7 iv’s that I have and the fx30

It is the GTX1080ti of cameras. [...] The FX3 will still be in many hands a decade from now, I expect. [...]

I just literally spent 12k on this camera a few hours ago. [...] Fx3 with full Tilta Fx3 Cage Tilta Mirage VND Thyphoc Simera C full set 21,28, 35, 50 and 75. [...] DJI Lidar Creator Combo DJI RS4 Pro Tilta Advanced Ring Grip for Ronin Tilta Nucleus Nano II Zeapon Micro 4 E1000 And RODE Shotgun Microphone with a coiled boom stick Tascam Portacapture X8. [...] I wanted originally an FX6 but i found an Fx3 in 2K and spend most of my cash in accesories better after all. Apart from the cage i can use everything on another camera. [...] I would probably wait until Fx3 Mkii is announced and then move to that

its the end of 2025 and I just bought an FX3 off ebay. This camera seems to have real staying power. My only fear is that when the next version comes out, they'll add open gate to the newer model instead of updating the FX3 with a firmware fix.