Incomparable Control for the Cinematic Creative
Cinematic 4K expressiveness in a highly optimized and ridiculously easy-to-handle package — that’s the essence of Sony’s FX3 Cinema Line camera! You’ll achieve remarkably sensitive and widely dynamic visuals with lifelike definition thanks to a 4K full-frame sensor in addition to Sony’s S-Cinetone color science. Elements such as focus breathing compensation, auto-focusing, tracking, and 5-axis image stabilization inject a steady and polished look of professionalism into every capture with the FX3 Cinema Line. But performance isn’t just in the image — it’s in the handling, too. You can bank on unmatched control and usability, courtesy of a lightweight design with E-mount lens compatibility, an XLR-equipped handle, tally lights, a vari-angle LCD, intuitive controls, and more. To support that flexibility, the FX3 also offers dual high-speed media slots for CFexpress, SDXC, and UHS-I/II, keeping your recording options wide open for seamless operation across nearly any workflow. And when you’re ready to scale your production, remote monitoring and cloud compatibility step in — thanks to smart device integration and the Creators’ Cloud platform, empowering you to share, control, and collaborate from anywhere.
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Enviable cinematic imagery — anywhere
No matter the lighting, Sweetwater photographers are confident the Sony FX3 Cinema Line will step up to the plate with confidence courtesy of its powerful full-frame sensor with extreme ISO sensitivity of 80 to 409,600. With 15+ stops of dynamic range, your scenes can transition from busy outdoor scenes to charming indoor sets at any time of day with ease. Its sensor also allows for a shallow depth of field, bokeh styling, and total cinematic freedom to perfectly tell the story you’ve envisioned since day one.
The FX3 Cinema Line harnesses 4K internal recording with 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color sampling to deliver the utmost realism with every shot. Creatives will also appreciate that the FX3 Cinema Line packs in Sony’s flagship S-Cinetone color science, providing rich, natural shades for grade-free operation with other Cinema Line devices. Plus, its HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) HDR profile permits direct HDR monitoring without having to pass through external processing and editing.
Steadied and focused for every shot
On top of its flawless imagery, the FX3 Cinema Line makes steadily and precisely capturing every subject a top priority. First of all, focus breathing compensation with accompanying metadata provides operators with impressively stable close-ups and makes compensation application within post-production software a breeze. Speaking of stabilization, ActiveMode optical in-body 5-axis image stabilization gives the FX3 Cinema Line a stunningly steady foundation for recording, eliminating the irritations of camera shake both while still and in motion.
With such steadiness already in your favor, the FX3 Cinema Line further utilizes wide-area Fast Hybrid AF, real-time Eye AF, and real-time AI-based Tracking AF for even greater precision. It’s easy to customize your auto-focusing preferences as well, with 7-setting AF Transition Speed, and 5-setting AF Subject Shift Sensitivity. And now, subject selection for every auto-focused shot is as easy as tapping on your subject on the touchscreen monitor!
Built for performance
With its lightweight yet rugged magnesium alloy build, the FX3 Cinema Line is engineered for effortless handling. Whether you're in the studio or out in the field, the XLR-equipped handle makes setup and mobility even more seamless. This camera features Sony’s E-mount for streamlined lens compatibility so that you can make swaps in an instant to fit the scene at hand. Convenience is kept at the forefront with a side-opening LCD touchscreen for maximum visibility while filming and comprehensive menu diving in an instant. You can also rest easy knowing that lengthy filming sessions in 4K/60p will remain uninterrupted, thanks to the FX3 Cinema Line’s heat-sinking cooling fan.
A breeze to connect and share
In addition to offering HDMI, USB-C, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity, the FX3 Cinema Line provides 16-bit RAW HDMI output while recording XAVC HS 4K/S 4K/S-I 4K and proxy files at the same time. Two high-speed media slots accommodate CFexpress, SDXC, and UHS-I/II recording formats as well. Onboard, the camera provides an integrated microphone in addition to full-sized XLR terminals at the handle for pro mic integration in a variety of formats — not the least of which is 24-bit, 4-channel audio!
When you connect your smart device via the Monitor and Control app, viewing and making adjustments to every shot from greater distances becomes easier than ever. You can also connect the FX3 Cinema Line to the cloud with the Creators’ App for sharing your footage to a variety of destinations with ease. The Creators’ Cloud is Sony’s platform for combining devices and collaborating ideas across your large network of creative companions, equipping exciting applications across web, PC, and mobile mediums for production fluidity like you’ve never experienced before.
Sony Alpha FX3A Features:
- The perfect companion for cinematic creatives in the studio or out on the move
- 4K full-frame sensor with incredible 80 to 409,600 ISO sensitivity and 15+ stops of dynamic range for stunning shots anywhere, anytime
- 4K internal recording with 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color sampling and S-Cinetone color science provides ultra-realistic color reproduction
- HLG HDR profile allows for direct HDR monitoring
- Focus breathing compensation and ActiveMode optical in-body 5-axis image stabilization keep every scene as steady as possible
- Fast Hybrid AF, real-time Eye AF, and real-time AI-based Tracking AF keep precise tabs on the subjects at hand
- Easily customize your setup with 7-setting AF Transition Speed and 5-setting AF Subject Shift Sensitivity, plus touchscreen assignment
- XLR-equipped carrying handle is included with the FX3 Cinema Line to welcome professional microphones and 24-bit, 4-channel audio
- E-mount compatibility accommodates a variety of Sony lenses
- Side-opening LCD is a breeze to navigate and drastically improves visibility while filming
- Heat-sinking cooling fan provides uninterrupted 4K/60p recording
- HDMI, USB-C, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity onboard
- 16-bit RAW HDMI output while recording XAVC HS 4K/S 4K/S-I 4K and proxy files
- CFexpress, SDXC, and UHS-I/II recording formats supported via a pair of dual media slots
- Monitor and Control app enables remote viewing and adjusting
- Creators’ App and Creators’ Cloud allow for fast sharing, connecting, and collaborating across web, PC, and mobile platforms
