Sony Alpha FX3 Full-frame Cinema Line Camera
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43644
SKU
ILMEFX3.CE
Product Information
FX3 Full-frame Cinema Line Camera
Sony's FX3 Cinema Line camera brings the visions of passionate content creators to life
The Sony FX3 is a compact cinema camera designed for solo filmmakers, videographers, and content creators. It boasts a full-frame sensor and can capture 4K footage at up to 120 frames per second. The camera is equipped with Sony's advanced autofocus system and features 15+ stops of dynamic range, allowing for stunning detail in both bright and dark scenes.
The FX3 also features built-in image stabilization, making it ideal for handheld shots, and includes professional audio features such as XLR inputs and a built-in microphone. Additionally, the camera can record in S-Cinetone, Sony's proprietary color profile, which produces rich and cinematic color straight out of the camera.
Overall, the Sony FX3 is a powerful and versatile tool for independent filmmakers and content creators who require high-quality video and audio in a compact and portable form factor. Its advanced features and user-friendly design make it a top choice for those looking to take their content creation to the next level.
Image sensor with fast readout speed
The back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boasts a blazingly fast data readout speed along with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. An advanced colour filter array boosts colour reproduction accuracy, while focal plane phase-detection AF enables solid autofocus stability and excellent precision, all of which contribute to outstanding image quality.
High performance image-processing engine
The BIONZ XR™ image-processing engine is designed for high speed, minimising latency while providing impressive real-time processing capabilities. The engine performs real-time processing of AF, image recognition and image quality adjustments, while also handling data transfer, user interface and other camera operations.
High sensitivity, wide dynamic range
The full-frame sensor enables high sensitivity with low noise throughout the camera's range by optimising the sensor’s output. Capture clear motion even in low light conditions with an impressive ISO expanded range up to 409600. It has an extended dynamic range of 15+ stops, without blown highlights. Together, the camera's high sensitivity and wide dynamic range expand your flexibility in post-production.
4K High Frame Rate 120fps recording
You can record full-frame 4K (QFHD) at up to 120fps with autofocus thanks to the high-speed readout capabilities of the image sensor and the powerful BIONZ XR processor. Even at high frame rates, 4K (QFHD) images are captured using full-pixel readout without binning, for clear post-produced slow motion (up to 5x slower than real time). The high-precision AF even allows beautiful full-frame bokeh to be achieved during slow motion shooting.
Acclaimed cinematic colour with S-Cinetone™
The inclusion of Sony’s acclaimed S-Cinetone look, inherited from the development of the FX9, allows cinematic colour to be achieved directly in-camera. S-Cinetone is optimised for natural skin tones and mid-range colours, with gentle highlight roll-off, for impressive subject depiction even without post production grading.[1] Standard (Picture Profile OFF) [2] S-Cinetone (Picture Profile 11)
16-bit RAW data output
Facilitating improved image quality and more flexible and efficient editing in post production, the FX3 supports 16-bit RAW data output to an external recorder via the HDMI Type-A terminal. RAW video output is from a full-frame image sensor with 4264 x 2408 [16:9] resolution, to suit 4K (QFHD) or DCI-4K workflows, with a choice of frame rates (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p).
Fast Hybrid AF for dependable focus during movie shooting
Fast Hybrid AF combines focal plane phase-detection AF with contrast-detection AF. This results in highly precise, smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects even over a wide range with a shallow depth of field. AF Transition Speed and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity parameters allow more flexible focus control, as demanded by professional users.
Key Features
- 4K full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor , 15+ stop dynamic range, ISO expandable to 409600 for low light conditions
- Cinematic Expressions with 16bit RAW, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone™, a highly regarded look profile inspired by VENICE colorimetry
- Designed for professional workflow: 715g compact and light weight body suitable for solo-shooting and handheld mobility
- Reliable in every shooting situation: Ragid magnesium body and frame, and heat dissipation system for uninterrupted 4K 60p recording
- S-Cinetone™ highly regarded look profile inspired by VENICE colorimetry
- Compact and approx. 715g (body with card and battery) lightweight body suitable for solo-shooting
- Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes
- Easily create rack-focus transition, and five settings for AF Subject Shift Sensitivity
- 4K QFHD high-frame-rate 120fps recording
- XAVC-S 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording, 4K 16-bit RAW output full HDMI terminal
- Multiple thread holes to attach accessories without case. XLR handle supplied.
- S-Log3/S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine for post production flexibility
- Rigid magnesium body and frame, and heat dissipation system for uninterrupted 4K 60p recording
- 16bit RAW, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone™, a highly regarded look profile inspired by VENICE colorimetry
- Outstanding mobility for solo-shooting
- Fast Hybrid AutoFocus , Real-time Eye AF, Touch tracking Autofocus, Customizable Autofocus sensitivity
- Heat dissipation system for uninterrupted 4K 60p recording
- Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
- Battery Charger BC-QZ1
- Power cord
- XLR handle unit
- Accessory shoe kit
- Body cap
- Accessory shoe cap
- Handle shoe cap
- USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
| General | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Lens Mount | E-Mount |
| Approximate Size and Weight | |
| Weight (Main Unit Only) | 715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (with battery and memory card included), 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only) |
| Weight (Including Supplied Accessories) | 1.015 kg (2 lb 3.8 oz) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card) |
| Dimensions | 129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (body without protrusions) |
| Power | |
| Power Consumption | [Movie] Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) [Still image] Approx. 3.4W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) |
| Battery Operating Time | Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard) *1 |
| Operation | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees C 32 to 104 degrees F |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 degrees C -4 to +140 degrees F |
| Recording - Video | |
| Recording Format (Video) | [XAVC S-I 4K] |
| Recording Format (Audio) | LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
| Recording Frame Rate | [XAVC S-I 4K]3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S-I HD]1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC S HD]1920x1080/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [XAVC HS 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P |
| Recording/Playack Time | [XAVC S-I 4K] When using CEA-G80T (80GB) |
| Recording Format (Proxy Audio) | XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128kbps kbps, 2 channels |
| Recording Format (Proxy Video) | [XAVC HS HD] MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 16Mbps 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 9Mbps [XAVC S HD] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1280x720 4:2:0 8bit 6Mbps |
| RAW Output | HDMI:4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16bit |
| Other Video Functions | Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level TC/UB Creative Look Gamma Display Assist PAL/NTSC Selector |
| Recording (Still) | |
| Recording Format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) |
| Image size (pixels) [3:2] | 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M) |
| Image size (pixels) [4:3] | 35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M)APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M) |
| Image size (pixels) [16:9] | 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M) |
| Image size (pixels) [1:1] | 35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M)APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M) |
| Camera Section | |
| Imaging Device (Type) | 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Number of Pixels (Effective) | Movie: Approx. 10.2 megapixels, Still image: Approx. 12.1 megapixels |
| Number of Pixels (Total) | Approx. 12.9 megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | [Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (Expandable to ISO 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (Expandable to ISO 40- 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), |
| Shutter Speed | [Movie] 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode), [Still image] 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb |
| Slow and Quick Motion Function | [XAVC S-I 4K / XAVC S 4K / XAVC HS 4K]NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps*2 ,PAL mode:1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps*2 [XAVC S-I HD / XAVC S 4K]NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps 240fps*2 PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps 200fps*2 |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom |
| Gamma Curve | Off / PP1-PP11, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset |
| Latitude | 15+ stop (S-Log3) |
| Focus System | |
| Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus Point | [Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF) |
| Sensitivity Range | EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Focus Mode | [Movie] AF-C, MF [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus |
| Focus Area | [Movie] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot [Still image] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking |
| Other Focus Features | Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select, [Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal,) [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Sensitivity | EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Exposure Modes | [Movie] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode [Sill images] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) |
| Playback | |
| Playback Functions | Index view Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie) Photo capture 4Ch audio monitoring Auto Review (stills) Image orientation (stills) Protect (stills) Rating (stills) Display as Group (stills) |
| Interface | |
| Audio Input | 3.5 mm Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin(female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu / [INPUT3] 3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
| USB Terminal | USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1) |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Stereo minijack |
| Speaker Output | Built-in, monaural |
| HDMI Output | HDMI connector (Type-A) YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit |
| Multi Interface Shoe | With Digital Audio Interface |
| Monitoring | |
| LCD | 7.5cm (3.0-type), Approx. 1.44M dots, touch panel, Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg. |
| Built-in Microphone | Built-in, stereo |
| Media | |
| Type | CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy |
File System | FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT |
| Zoom | |
| Zoom Function | Zoom ring rotate Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K) Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] Approx. 2x ) Digital zoom ([Movie] 35mm full frame: approx. 4x APS-C: approx. 4x [Still image] 35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x M: approx. 6.1x S: approx. 8xAPS-C: L: approx. 4x, M:approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x), Smart zoom ([Still image] 35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2xAPS-C: M:approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x) |
| Still Image Function | |
| Shutter | Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter |
| Drive Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps |
| Noise Reduction | Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off |
| Flash Control | Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Flash sync speed 1/125 sec |
| Other Still Image Functions | Electronic Front Shutter Curtain Silent Shooting Anti-flicker Shoot.*3 |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Type | Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications) |
| Mode | [Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off |
| Compensation Effect | 5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.) |
| Custom Function | Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings |
| Lens Compensation | Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion |
| Wi-Fi/NFC | |
| Supported Format | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Band | 2.4GHz band/5GHz bandwidth*4 |
| Security | WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| NFC | NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band)) |
| FTP Transfer | FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi) |
| Accessories | |
| Supplied Accessories | Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100; Battery Charger BC-QZ1; Power cord; XLR handle unit; Accessory shoe kit; Body cap; Accessory shoe cap; Handle shoe cap; USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2) |