Sony FX3 (ILME-FX3) 4K Full-frame Cinema Line camera

Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camcorder

Sony FX3 (ILME-FX3) 4K Full-frame Cinema Line camera. 16-bit RAW data output, Fast Hybrid AF for dependable focus during movie shooting

Product Code: ILME-FX3

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Sony FX3 Camera: Explore it inside out
When it comes to cameras we are focused on getting the maximum value out of the price we pay and the Sony FX3 Camera is doing exactly that. It is a content creator's dream in a camera, the sleek design, amazing features along with a lightweight body makes it a useful investment.

With the uprising trend of taking up digital content creation as a profession, Sony is becoming more focused to cater to content creators. But the Sony ILME-FX3 Camera is appropriate for anyone who is enthusiastic about videography and photography.

Are you confused about whether this will fulfill your professional shooting requirements? Not sure if it has the capabilities of rigorous usage? Well, the answer to these queries will be yes. The Sony FX3 Camera is absolutely reliable for professional shooting and is definitely adaptable for rigorous usage as well.

Let's see what it offers in terms of specifications and features.

Features in short:
- Maximum sensitivity.
- Full frame recording.
- Compact design of the body.
- Swift mobility.
- Adaptable for solo shoots.
- Adaptable for professional work.
- Enhanced performance of BIONZ X image-processing engine.
- 4k(QFHD) high-resolution frame rate.
- Cinematic color sensibility with S-Cinetone.
- High functionality under low light scenarios.
- Excellent bokeh
- HDR recordings for crystal clear content.
- HDMI connections are possible with compatible external recorders.
- Extremely accurate autofocus qualities.
- Real-time Eye AF for steady focus on the subject.

Specifications in detail:
- Sensor: 35mm full-frame, Exmor R CMOS sensor.
- Pixels: 10.2 megapixels for videos. 12.1 megapixels for still photos.
- Media supported: CFExpress Type A/ SD Card (2)
- Slots for memory cards: 2
- Measurements: 77.8 mm (length), 129.7 (breadth), 84.5 mm (width).

The Sony ILME-FX3 compact size of the body of the camera makes it perfect for content creators who shoot on their own or in general for solo videographers. The swiftness in the mobility and light weight of the camera not only makes the entire process of shooting hassle-free but also puts less pressure on the hands.

As a result, the output is always top-notch. Hence videographers and content creators who are looking for hassle-free shooting can close their eyes and trust the Sony ILME-FX3 Camera.

Excellence of S-Cinetone.
The Sony FX3 S-Cinetone feature enhances the colors of your shot instantly which is something every content creator is looking for in their shots. It perfectly captures natural tones, enhances the hues, and makes the shot way more natural, vibrant and cancels out noise as well.

HDMI connectivity.
For better productivity and post-production operations, the Sony ILME-FX3 Camera provides a 16 bit RAW HDMI connection with compatible external devices. The RAW video output of the camera is 462x2408 (16:9) resolution.

Excellent autofocus capabilities.
The precise tracking capabilities of Sony FX3 camera let the user take perfect shots while focusing on the subject without causing any hindrance. The wide-area autofocus also enables the user to take crystal clear shots of the entire frame with the focal- plane, phase detection, and precise subject tracking capabilities.

The Fast Hybrid AutoFocus helps in maintaining the integrity of the shots in high frame rates of 120p and even in shallow fields as well.

Inbuilt image stabilizer.
The Sony ILME-FX3 Camera has an active mode with 5 axis image stabilization facility, so if you are vigorously moving while shooting your image quality will not be hampered. The image stabilizer will cancel out noise and will preserve the quality. The gyroscope sensor precisely measures the camera movements and optically compensates for the image quality.

Multi-angle LCD touch monitor.
The Sony FX3 flexible multi-angle 3.0 type LCD monitor panel makes the camera even more user-friendly. It helps the user to get the full view of the shots no matter at what position the camera is set.

Input for external microphones.
Even though the camera comes with its inbuilt microphone, you can also connect external professional microphones through the XLR connectors placed on the handle via a digital audio interface by MI Shoe. Digital audio recording can also be done if you connect a digital microphone like the ECM-B1M.

Remote shooting and remote monitoring.
The Sony ILME-FX3 camera can be connected via wifi to an external device like a smartphone to remotely control the shots. Other than that it can also be done on the PC using Sony's Imaging Edge Desktop software. The same software will also enable the user to remotely monitor the shooting while recording it.

Conclusion.
Considering the excellent features and flexibility the camera provides for solo shooting it is a perfect choice for content creators and solo videographers. For anybody who is looking forward to elevating their game into content creation with amazing features and professional specifications, the Sony FX3 Camera is a perfect purchase for them.

So if your budget fits and you are looking for a comprehensive shooting device then the Sony iLME-FX3 Camera is absolutely perfect for you.

- Image sensor with blazingly fast readout speed
- High performance image-processing engine
- High sensitivity, wide dynamic range
- Acclaimed cinematic colour with S-Cinetone
- All-Intra internal recording
- 4K High Frame Rate 120fps recording
- S-Log2 and S-Log3 with 10-bit 4:2:2 support
- HEVC codec with high compression efficiency
- 16-bit RAW data output
- 10-bit HLG picture profile
- Expand your vision with Creative Look
- Flexible exposure mode
- Fast, easy and reliable Real-time Tracking and Eye AF
- Fast Hybrid AF for dependable focus during movie shooting
- Fast, easy touch focus control
- XLR adaptor and digital input for quality audio
- In-body optical image stabilisation for handheld shooting
- HDMI Type-A output and monitoring options
- REC lamps and highlighting during video recording
- Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording
- Touch-driven menu with workflow-based navigation
- Two CFexpress Type A-compatible media slots

General
CAMERA TYPE Interchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNT E-mount
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) (APPROX.) Approx. 715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (with battery and memory card included), Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (INCLUDING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES) (APPROX.) 1.015 kg (2 lb 3.8 oz) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (BODY WITHOUT PROTRUSIONS) (APPROX.) Approx. 129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm (Approx. 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, Approx. 135 min (Continuous recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (still images, CIPA standard)
Operation
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -20°C to +60°C, -4°F to +140°F
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC HS [XAVC HS 4K] 59.94p/50p 200Mbps/150Mbps/100Mbps/75Mbps/45Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 23.98p 100Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps/50Mbps/30Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 119.88p/100p 280Mbps/200Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
XAVC S [XAVC S 4K] 59.94p/50p 200Mbps/150Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 140Mbps/100Mbps/60Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100Mbps/100Mbps/60Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,[XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50Mbps/50Mbps/25Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 50Mbps/50Mbps/16Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 50Mbps/50Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 100Mbps/60Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC S-I [XAVC S-I 4K] 59.94p/50p 600Mbps/500Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 300Mbps/250Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 240Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S-I HD] 59.94p/50p 222Mbps/185Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 111Mbps/93Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100Mbps/100Mbps/60Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 280Mbps/200Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC HS [XAVC HS 4K] 3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC S [XAVC S 4K] 3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC S-I [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
Camera Section
SENSOR TYPE 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
PIXELS Approx. 10.2 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 12.1 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 12.9 megapixels (total)
SENSITIVITY [Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
SHUTTER SPEED Movie: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) Still image: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
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 USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
SPEAKER OUTPUT Built-in, monaural
HDMI OUTPUT HDMI jack (Type-A), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
MULTI INTERFACE SHOE With Digital Audio Interface
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))
Wi-Fi/NFC
SUPPORTED FORMAT IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
FREQUENCY BAND 2.4GHz band/5GHz band4
SECURITY WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
FTP Transfer
FTP TRANSFER FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)