I Bought The Sony FX6 In 2024...

I bought the Sony FX6 to replace my Blackmagic 6k Pro. Was it worth it?

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[ImJasonAnthony]

I came from the 6k pro and 2 RED Komodos after leaving Sony and I'm now back on FX6's and 3's. We've shot a ton with the sonys from commercials for Toyota USA, Microsoft, Documentaries and we've been using them on TV shows a ton out here in LA. I love the image out of the pockets but like others have mentioned it's easier for clients to get on board with the sonys.

[iamalexchua]

Cameras bought from 2020 onwards are not mistakes anymore. The mistakes that we make are operator errors not cameras.

[waveland]

For doc work when you have much less control over lighting, the FX6 is a good choice. Plus, a lot of small commercial jobs will spec and FX6/9 and now you don’t have to talk potential clients into relying on the Blackmagic. It’s a solid early-career decision.

[CringePanda]

I'm so excited to buy an FX6 some day. I was going to get an FX3 but I just love the idea of a cinema camera form factor and built-in ND.

[danbrockettDOP]

IMHO, the FX6 is an amazing camera, the size, weight, and AF are amazing. The VND is amazing. The ability to shoot 120fps and shoot RAW with a Ninja V are really handy.

BUT, I have some beefs with it. The FX6 construction quality and ability to withstand rough usage is, shall we say, questionable. Many have experienced the twitching menu dial defect. The mic mount is absolute garbage and will break off. Plus it doesn't hold standard diameter mics, only stupid large diameter mics that only Sony makes that nobody uses and if you put a rubber mic sleeve spacer, your mic will sag on the camera. The side grip handle is loose no matter how much you tighten it, it's a design defect. The included monitor sags unless you go to a third party solution for mounting it. I've seen several FX6 handles that have literally been torn off the camera, the handle itself is flimsy and mounts flimsily. I own two Canon C200s and they are built so much better than the FX6. That's really been the only major downside of the FX6 for me, I feel like it has pretty sucky build quality. Oh, and yes, horrific menus but all Sonys have the worst menu system, you know that going in. Their menus have been bad for decades.

To be fair, at less than half the cost of the FX6, the BMD Pocket 6K Pro is an incredibly good camera for the money. BUT, if you ever drop your Pocket 6K Pro, it feels as if it would shatter into pieces, it's very plasticky. But the images are amazing, the menus are industry standard as the best and if you know what you are doing, the Pocket 6K Pro is an absolutely pro level cinema tool. Weird, funky shape. I'm not even going to say no auto focus and lack of IBIS are issues on a cinema camera because those aren't cinema camera features, those are video camera convenience features. To me, the Pocket 6K Pro is a better cinema camera, the FX6 is a better OMB video camera, that can dual pitch as a cinema camera but the images will never look as good as the BMD IMHO. Ideal is to own both. Different tools for different jobs.

[VFXforfilm]

Make narrative films, not people walking around in forests.

[ChrisParayno]

Why are people complaining about the top handle so bad? It's there for a reason, to pick it up easier?! There are so many wanna bees who literally build out rigs with photo cameras just to have a top handle. And guess what, bonus it has xlrs built into it and a shotgun mic. Have you ever used a black magic pocket or URSA, or a red?! Their clunky as hell.

[jamesalexanderbarnettdp]

Native ISO is for capturing the most dynamic range, it doesn't mean it's cleaner necessarily. Take the 6k pro for example 1250iso is way cleaner than 3200.

[kalkydra]

Great insight!. if possible upload your footage in 4K to really appreciate the quality of the video!. Cheers!!

[ThisisnotTwitter]

This is titled as if the Fx6 is not current but an old camera...

[MattKendallPhotoVideo]

Thanks for this video! Debating between these 2 cameras currently! War Eagle!

[emilsoberbro]

" these buttons on fx6 are confusing" = meaning you had no actuall experience with an actual camera before lol

[reelweaver]

You can get a two stops down lut in your monitor or use cine EI. I am in a struggle getting the new pyxis or an FX6. I own a FX3 and will do many interview stuff. How ever I wouldnt need a flexible cam for this, the fx6 would probably more make the fx3 sit on the tripod. My concern is: How good can you mix BM Raw and Sony Footage from two cams in an interview or so? I really would love to switch to braw....but I think the FX6 is just way better than pixis in like all other things than image.

[soundzandwordzandimagez]

Very useful and clearly explained video. I just picked up an old Canon C300PL cinema camera for $600 but now must find PL only lenses which are alot more expensive. As a novice I like buying old but am trying not to make dumb buying mistakes. Everybody is upgrading after the 2024 des show it seems....blackmagics like crazy.

[sky-cats]

Pro tip - use mono pod. Hand held - too shaky. Doens't look professional.

[craneraaudiovideo]

no ibis ill pass
no disrespect to sony .. but i dont like using many gimbals ..

[gotgarza]

What's the best way to learn how to use this camera/or how's the best way to learn/ or where?

[MRMiC_Tv]

Nice video! What do you think about the FX6 after 3 months?

[panamotionimaging]

Working with producers and dealing with clients the last year. Everyone has asked for Sony camera packages.

[jayc]

I can only suppose you made a New Years resolution to improve your bicepts.