Sony FX30 Visual Storytelling

Sony FX30 Visual Storytelling

Support for filmmaking

The FX30 captures stunning images with 6K oversampling and a truly cinematic look. Its compact size lets you take it anywhere, and sophisticated AF and stabilisation features allow you to concentrate on composition, not the complexity of crews and rigging.

 

 

Designed for visual storytelling

The FX30's S-Cinetone picture profile gives you a beautiful cinematic look straight out of the camera. Features like Dual Base ISO and Cine EI are designed to provide gorgeous images for cinematic shooting and workflow.

 

Beautiful imagery

Advanced technology for outstanding resolution

The FX30's back-illuminated Exmor™ R APS-C CMOS sensor captures memorable imagery with outstanding resolution and shallow depth of field. 6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into 4K recording and output. The BIONZ XR™ processing engine enables natural gradations, realistic colour reproduction, low noise, and other image quality improvements.

 

S-Cinetone gives you a cinematic look without grading

The S-Cinetone picture profile provides cinematic-looking colour, skin tones and other visual aspects straight out of the camera without needing any post-production colour grading.

 

Infinite possibilities of expression with S-Log3

For production colour matching and access to the image sensor's full capabilities, the FX30 can shoot with an S-Log3 gamma curve. This gives you access to the FX30's expansive colour gamut and 14+ latitude for true cinematic image quality during post-production colour grading.

 

User LUTs provide an accurate image preview.

Customisable LUTs, both preset and user-supplied, can be applied to the FX30's LCD monitor and HDMI output to give you a better and more accurate idea of your final image like1.

 

10-bit 4:2:2 recording for greater editing latitude

The FX30 can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video internally when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, providing more colour information so you can produce fuller, more natural gradations in post-production.

Cine EI, Cine EI Quick, and Flexible ISO modes

Flexible exposure mode handling

Cine EI2 offers wide latitude and the highest possible image quality, while Cine EI Quick2 simplifies setup by automatically switching the camera's base ISO. Flexible ISO provides the greatest flexibility for exposure settings.

Dual Base ISO (ISO800 / ISO2500)

With this feature you can manually set your base ISO to 2500 instead of 800 in low-light situations. Noise levels at both settings are about the same, so this gives you cleaner footage in low light.

Slow-motion images at up to 120 frames per second

With 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second3 with autofocus, you can create extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery4 to expand your storytelling options.

 

Reliable AF maintains a steady focus

Sophisticated tracking features let you concentrate on your shoot

The FX30 provides stable AF and flexible focusing for a wide range of shooting situations. Wide-area AF provides tenacious subject tracking across almost the entire frame, with Real-time Tracking based on Sony's unique, AI-based subject recognition. Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes, tailored to humans, birds and animals

 

In-body image stabilisation for hand-held shooting

Active Mode6 is a 5-axis image stabilisation mode that uses a precision gyroscope sensor and optical compensation, enabling hand-held shooting at 4K resolution without a gimbal.

 

Compensation for focus breathing

When used with compatible lenses, In-camera Focus Breathing Compensation provides more stable imagery by minimising the field-of-view shift that can occur when racking focus. Additional breathing compensation is also available in post-production software7, supported by camera metadata.

 

Ready to go wherever you shoot

Compact and light in weight, the FX30 can be operated in combination with gimbals and drones, or with a variety of attached equipment. It's designed to withstand long shoots, with sturdy construction suited to harsh conditions.

Compact, lightweight body

Designed for mobility and comfortable operation

Weighing in at 646 g with battery and memory card (951 g with the XLR handle unit), the FX30 features a distinctive flat-top design that's suitable for either handheld shooting or gimbal mounting. The camera grip has been designed to provide optimum flexibility, stability, and comfort for extended handheld shooting sessions.

 

Three thread holes in the XLR handle unit8 for accessories

External monitors, recorders, batteries, video lights, extension grips, wireless microphone receivers, or other add-ons can be stably and securely attached to the FX30's XLR handle unit.

 

Reliable operation for long shoots at 4K

With its highly efficient cooling system and stable power supply (from a high-capacity Z battery or via USB PD 9 ), the FX30 is designed to keep working reliably over extended shoots.

 

Durable magnesium alloy chassis

The main body and covers of the FX30 are constructed from a lightweight magnesium alloy to enhance durability and performance even in challenging environments.

Streamlined operational control

New main menu

Quick access to frequently used features

While shooting, you can access frame rate10, shutter speed, and other essential shooting parameters via a list-style main menu. Display of the main menu can be assigned to a custom button so that parameters can be quickly checked and edited as needed prior to shooting. Separate main menus optimised for movies and stills are provided.

Two CFexpress Type A and SD card compatible media slots

CFexpress Type A is the next standard for compact storage, with fast write/read speeds suitable for 4K movie recording at high bit rates. Dual slots enable either relay or simultaneous recording.

 

Flexible high-resolution touch-panel LCD monitor

A side-opening vari-angle rear monitor allows broad positioning and framing freedom. It's bright enough for easy outdoor daytime viewing and incorporates a swipe-to-access function menu.

 

Broad connectivity in a compact body

An HDMI Type-A connector can be used for external recorders and display devices. Other connectors include USB Type-C®, Multi/Micro-USB, mic, headphone, and a Multi Interface Shoe with built-in digital audio interface.

 

16-bit RAW output via HDMI

For demanding workflows, 16-bit RAW output11 is available over HDMI connection to compatible external recorders12. The RAW video output is 4672 x 2628 [16:9], exceeding DCI-4K resolution13.

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