Who is the Sony FX30 for? - Buying Advice

00:00 - Super 35mm Sensor
01:57 - Physical Design
03:07 - Recording Formats
03:51 - Image Quality Tests
06:48 - Use as an A camera
08:45 - Use as a B camera

[navpreetsingh]

The only video that has showed image quality side by sides clearly and low light tests, thanks

[miketttran]

This is probably the one of the best camera reviews + footage test I've seen on YouTube... Thank you!

[mattwruff]

The third camera I've been waiting for. I have FX3, A74 so it the perfect match. I generally do interview videos and 2 camera but I wanted a third hand held. I have a Fujinon MK lens which is Super35 so This will be my A with the FX3 with a nice prime as a B; leaving me free to use the A74 with probably my Tamron 35-150 to use to do pictures and whatever...

[bondgabebond]

I've seen many reviews cover the pros and cons of this camera. The main takeaway is that many more budding and pro videographers can get their hands on an outstanding machine at a great price. Just know and overcome the negatives and you can make super outstanding videos. Just look at the lenses available by Sony and many 3rd party companies. No one should complain about that sensor, but let their imagination run wild.
What I find the winning formula is that it is not only a great machine for making videos, but it can also take outstanding stills, all in a tiny package.

[AllThingsFilm]

Too late. I already have the FX30. So far, I really love what I'm getting out of it. I am still wrapping my head around the Cine EI workflow, but it is starting to make sense. I think it's a very capable camera that goes beyond simple content creation and can easily handle narrative filmmaking.

(EDIT: One of the things I like about the FX30 is its form factor. Because it is shaped like a common photographers camera, you can shoot almost anywhere without drawing attention. So, if you want to get into run-n-gun or gorilla filmmaking - avoiding those pesky permits - you can with the FX30.)

[roderikrotting]

I totally agree Carl. Especially since the interview season has started again; next to my FX3 the B-cam I have been waiting for!

[TomWhitchurch]

Looks like great competition to the XH2s, just without 6k open gate or ProRes internal. Assume the autofocus is much better though.

[cmiller]

I've been a loyal Canon shooter for so long, and might be the nail in the coffin for them (for me). I do weddings and need 3-4 4k cameras with unlimited record times. That's been a nightmare with Canon without paying an arm & a leg or having too much serious compromises (battery life on the R5c, no unlimited recording on the R5 and R6, etc.). SO frustrating.

[Jawadshahh]

what I need is advice here, I have stared a channel here and I am looking for Sony fx30 or the a6700
why I personally want to go for FX30 is that I will get cinema line camera, video quality will be awesome for viewers, can record in log, full size hdmi if I want to make a rig of it, and its professional.
a6700 if I go for, it comes with a lens (but can I use that lens for my YouTube videos?) it has the same sensor as FX30
dealbreaker: mini Hdmi port, one card slot, over heating issues. fx30 here is more reliable. and I want my videos to come out like movies after color grading them. thats all.

[genjii]

The perfect camera for use with those great Fujinon zooms. There really need to come out with an UWA zoom to complete the set, though.

[darylcheshire]

I’m not a pro and I don’t know much about video but damn that’s a nice looking camera. I like how the cage fittings are on the outside of the camera.

[SalComuna]

Really tight battle between this and X-H2s and even X-H2.

[Jaimesebe]

Greta video!!I totally agree with your final thoughts I got the A6300 that I used for 4 years and just died technically this summer. I was lucky I upgraded to the A7IV last winter so, I still got APSC lenses that'd be great in case I get this camera as B camera at some point one day. Sony has giving us a great camera for an affordable price for newbies and everyone else looking to add this one to their gear kit.

[frankfeng]

Look forward to an FX60 that would combine the best of FX6 and FX30.

[tjtalbot]

I shoot a lot of sports and currently run the A7iii. Would the FX30 be considered an upgrade or should I just save up for fx3? Thank you!

[jasielm]

My A Cam is A7Siii and B Cam is A7IV. I film a lot Offshore in fishing boats and constantly being surrounded by saltwater and rain. Might buy this as a C cam

[heamo]

Cool tests, thanks bro. Can the FX30 correct lens distortion in video recording?

[devonwasheretoday]

Did the a6300 downsample from 6k as well?

[Nordbiene]

Great video, thank You. FX30 or a7 IV, what will be the choise for me as a beekeeping youtuber?

[magpiemike]

Nice review! Having two Fs7’s with Sony’s parfocal 18-110 lenses—did you by chance mount one to the FX30?