The Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera is a compact, professional cinema camera that combines the advanced video capabilities of Sony’s Cinema Line with the lightweight, portable form factor familiar to mirrorless camera users. Designed for solo operators, content creators, and professional filmmakers, the FX3 serves equally well as a primary production camera or as a B-camera alongside the FX6, FX9, and VENICE systems. At its core is a 12.1MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s powerful BIONZ XR processor, enabling high-quality UHD 4K recording with exceptional low-light performance, shallow depth of field, and cinematic image quality. An expanded ISO range of 80-409,600, over 15 stops of dynamic range, and minimized rolling shutter effects help deliver detailed, nuanced imagery across a wide variety of shooting conditions. Built for flexible production workflows, the FX3 features multiple integrated accessory mounting points for cage-free rigging, a fully articulating touchscreen LCD, advanced autofocus technology, and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. A detachable XLR/TRS top handle is included to support professional audio recording, making the FX3 a complete cinema solution for documentaries, commercial work, events, and content creation. Most Compact Member Of The Cinema Line Family This compact addition to Sony's Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3 also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the a7S III. Common FX3/FX6/A7S III Features Full-frame, back-illuminated 12.1MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor High-speed rates of 120p in 4K and 240p in HD Dynamic range of 15+ stops Shared FX3/FX6 Attributes S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG, and Rec. 709 gamma options Tally lamps on the front, side, and rear Internal fan to prevent overheating Zoom lever Shared FX3/A7S III Attributes 5-axis in-body image stabilization 16-bit raw output via HDMI S-Log2 gamma choice 80 to 409,6000 ISO range (expanded) Improved FX3 Features Comfortable, cage-free, handheld operation Greater than 1.6x battery runtime compared to a7S III USB-PD power option for extended shooting times 4K Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor The 12.1MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor offer true cinematic expression with 10.2MP video and 12.1MP stills capture. The full-frame sensor provides shallow depth of field looks, impressive bokeh, and reduced rolling shutter artifacts. S-Cinetone Color Default S-Cinetone color setting provides a softer-toned look with beautiful skin tone reproduction Complements your VENICE, FX9, or FX6 footage S-Log-3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3.Cine, and 10-bit 4:2:2: support help to maintain rich gradation and color compatible with the range of Sony Cinema Line cameras Cinematic Recording / Frame Rate Options Up to 600 Mb/s XAVC S-I ALL-I H.264 codec recording XAVC HS codec recording with H.265 encoding for lower bit rates in Long GOP Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording to CFexpress Type A or SD memory cards External, 16-bit raw,10-bit 4:2:2 output via HDMI type-A port 8-bit XAVC S or 10-bit XAVC HS proxy capture 10-bit, 4:2:2 color available in all formats including HLG Full-frame UHD 4K high-speeds up to 120p S35 HD high-speed rates up to 240p Up to 5x slow-motion rates Compact Design / Ergonomic Operation Flexible, streamlined, 5 x 3 x 3" form 3" LCD with 1,440,000-dot resolution tilts for optimal viewing Can be used with or without a cage Right-handed controls feature placement consistent with the rest of the Cinema Line Five 1/4"-20 accessory threads on the FX3 body plus two on the top handle Intuitive touchscreen menu Customizable buttons for assigning 15 controls and up to 140 menu items Tally (record) lights are easily viewable on the top, front, and rear of the camera Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots Relay, simultaneous, and backup recording Customizable zoom setting plus Clear Image Zoom Detachable XLR Adapter Handle Top handle with two XLR/3.5mm TRS combo audio inputs Microphone holder and 3.5mm mic input Digital audio with up to 4-channel, 24-bit recording Contoured for comfortable low-angle shooting Fast Hybrid / Phase Detection Autofocus Multiple autofocusing modes are designed for solo shooting Fast Hybrid AF uses 627 points to cover approximately 89% of the image frame Real-Time Eye AF, Eye and Face Detection, and subject Touch Tracking Durable Build / Enhanced Operating An integrated cooling fan and a heat-dissipating design enable uninterrupted recording up to 4K60 Magnesium-alloy chassis and shell Sealed against inclement weather and dust Wireless Connectivity Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless connectivity Wired LAN link using the USB Type-C port and a separate adapter Post-Production Stabilization With E-Mount Lenses Sony's Catalyst Prepare/Browse software uses shake metadata to stabilize your image Adjustable balance between shake compensation and image area trimming
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