Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (ILME-FX3)

The Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (ILME-FX3) is a highly versatile and compact mirrorless camera designed for both professional filmmakers and content creators. It combines features from Sony’s renowned Alpha and Cinema lineups, delivering exceptional video quality, high performance, and portability. Below are the details and key features of the Sony FX3:

1. Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor

   • The FX3 boasts a 10.2 MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, offering outstanding low-light performance, exceptional dynamic range, and high sensitivity. This sensor provides rich, detailed images with reduced noise, even in challenging lighting conditions.

2. Dual Base ISO (800/3200)

   • With dual base ISO, the FX3 allows users to switch between 800 and 3200 ISO settings, enabling excellent performance in both low-light and bright environments without sacrificing image quality.

3. 8K/10-Bit 4:2:2 Recording

   • The camera supports high-end video recording with 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling and can record in 4K 120p or 1080p 240p. It provides an 8K-compatible codec (XAVC S-I), allowing for high-quality recordings with rich colors and impressive details.

4. Real-time Eye Autofocus (AF)

   • The FX3 includes Real-Time Eye Autofocus (AF) for both humans and animals, delivering sharp focus on subjects’ eyes, which is especially useful for capturing moving subjects in video shoots.

5. 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

   • For stable handheld shots, the FX3 incorporates a 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system, which compensates for small camera shakes, ensuring smooth footage even when shooting on the move or in dynamic environments.

6. Full-Frame 4K 120p Video

   • The FX3 records 4K video up to 120 frames per second, providing slow-motion footage with incredible clarity. The full-frame sensor ensures cinematic depth of field and stunning bokeh effects.

7. Advanced Heat Management System

   • Designed for long recording sessions, the FX3 features an advanced heat dissipation system, allowing it to record for extended periods without overheating, making it suitable for continuous recording in high-pressure shooting environments.

8. Compact and Lightweight Design

   • Weighing just 715 grams (1.57 lbs), the FX3 is one of the most portable full-frame cinema cameras. Its compact and lightweight body makes it ideal for handheld shooting, gimbal work, and documentary-style filming.

9. Professional Audio Support

   • The camera supports XLR audio inputs via the Sony XLR handle unit (sold separately), which offers high-quality, professional audio capture. There’s also a built-in stereo microphone with a windshield for capturing clear sound in various environments.

10. S-Cinetone Color Science

    • The FX3 utilizes S-Cinetone color science, designed to deliver cinematic skin tones, smooth gradation, and overall pleasing color reproduction, especially for storytelling applications.