Compact and Versatile Cinema Line Camera for Professional Filmmaking

Overview

The Sony FX30 is a compact cinema camera designed for professional filmmakers and content creators. As part of Sony's Cinema Line, the FX30 combines advanced video features, a high-performance sensor, and robust build quality, making it an ideal choice for documentary, indie filmmaking, and content creation. With its powerful performance and versatile design, the FX30 caters to the needs of modern filmmakers seeking high-quality video in a portable form factor.

Key Features

Exceptional Image Quality

• Super 35 Exmor R CMOS Sensor: 20.1 MP back-illuminated sensor provides excellent image quality, high sensitivity, and low noise performance, even in low-light conditions.
• BIONZ XR Image Processor: Delivers fast processing speeds, reducing latency and enhancing overall performance, ensuring high-quality video output.

Professional Video Capabilities

• 4K DCI and UHD Video Recording: Capture stunning 4K video at up to 120 frames per second (fps), providing rich detail and smooth motion.
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal Recording: Supports high-quality internal recording for greater color depth and flexibility in post-production.
• S-Log3 and HLG: Advanced gamma curves for greater dynamic range and flexibility in color grading, allowing for professional-quality footage.
• 16-Bit RAW Output: Supports external 16-bit RAW recording via HDMI, offering maximum flexibility for professional workflows.

Advanced Autofocus

• Fast Hybrid AF: Combines phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus for fast, precise, and reliable focus tracking.
• Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking: Ensures sharp focus on subjects' eyes and maintains accurate tracking of moving subjects, ideal for both human and animal subjects.

Compact and Robust Design

• Lightweight and Portable: Designed for handheld shooting and portability without compromising on performance.
• Durable Construction: Magnesium alloy body with enhanced dust and moisture resistance, ensuring reliability in challenging shooting environments.

Specifications

• Model: Sony FX30
• Sensor: 20.1 MP Super 35 Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• Image Processor: BIONZ XR
• Video Recording: 4K DCI and UHD at up to 120fps, Full HD at up to 240fps
• ISO Sensitivity: 100-32000 (expandable to 51200)
• Autofocus System: Fast Hybrid AF with 627 phase-detection points
• LCD Screen: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 1.44m dots
• Viewfinder: Not applicable (monitor only)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks
• Battery: NP-FZ100, up to 160 minutes of continuous recording
• Dimensions: 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm
• Weight: 646 g (including battery and memory card)

Additional Benefits

Enhanced Usability

• Tally Lights: Built-in tally lights on the front and back for clear recording status indication.
• Multiple Mounting Points: 1/4"-20 mounting points for attaching accessories directly to the camera body, facilitating flexible rigging options.
• XLR Audio Inputs: Optional XLR handle unit provides professional audio connectivity and control.

Creative Flexibility

• Slow & Quick Motion: Enables recording at variable frame rates for creative slow-motion and quick-motion effects.
• Picture Profiles: Customizable picture profiles for different shooting scenarios, enhancing creative control.