Sony FX6 - An a7S III in a cinema camera body!

While many filmmakers love the a7S III, they wish it came in a cinema camera body. The new Sony FX6 is that camera! Here are my thoughts on the FX6 and its capabilities.

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0:00 Intro
0:12 Why I wasn't excited about this camera
0:55 Why Sony proved me wrong!
1:43 FX6 Sensor & Lowlight Test
2:27 Frame Rates, Bit Rates, Raw Video
3:00 Autofocus (Crazy Good Autofocus)
3:30 FX6 UPGRADES over the a7S III
7:23 What's missing in the camera
8:18 Price vs the competition
9:57 Conclusion (are FX9 owners OK?!)
10:44 Special offer for wedding filmmakers

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[bencorwin]

As an FX9 user, I can confirm that I'm pissed.

[cweb]

the internal ND is sweet. Wish we could see something like that on a mirrorless camera.

[MrJd]

Can’t afford the a7siii I already bought. Had to get rid of Spotify. Disney+ YouTube premium, but. I’m looking into selling my kidney right now. Would love to do more corporate work

[jstnzbll]

One of the best features of mirrorless cameras that has been missing from Sony cinema cameras so far, are the custom dial modes which allow you to easily switch between different frame rates or other settings quickly during a run and gun setting such as a wedding. I was hoping this would be a feature on the fx6, can you confirm?

[cipiatone]

If you have filmed a wedding with a variable ND you'll never go back.

[Na-kuxne-u-Meri]

Hi Matt, hope you will answer, that is very important for me to make a decision - to buy or no to buy: do you think, it will work properly if I´ll attach the Rode VXLR 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter and then via that adapter switch lav mic system - Rode Wireless Go? Thanks in advance

[IMDABROWN]

I love my FS5, its great for outdoors in the FL heat. This looks like something I could add in the future. But till then I'll make the most of my FS5 and A7siii.

[JaysonAngove]

Awesome breakdown. I am currently shooting on a FX3 and you just sold me on the FX6. Thank you for you awesome quality and opinions.

[Xavier_Sc]

How the hell wasn't I already subscribed to this channel.

[LukasStumpf]

I think one of the mainpoints here on Youtube is, that many Youtubers promote Hybrid Cameras, which always have that hybrid DSLM/DSLR look.. Nice to see you show some real filming tools as well!

[BrianHunt]

Love the FX9 comment at the end, as a FX9 owner.. I am a bit wondering if I should have had waiting but I was also a long-term FS7 owner and sometimes showing up to corporate and commercial gigs with a BIGGER camera maybe not a BETTER camera is still a good thing as they see Bigger as Better. I will still hold on to and us my FX9 for Broadcast and some commercial gigs but will be ordering an FX6 . Thanks for the time you put into these Matt!

[XudenGroupLLC]

I just bought the a7siii and very happy with it.

[colorist_tommy]

GREAT PRESENTATION
minimum body and hands movement
Directly to the point
No meandering
No nonsensical stories

soooo much better than DPreview all-body-move-with-every-word guy.
That guy need an IBIS

[CinematoPhoto]

I wonder if there is only the external features that differentiate it from a7siii. Is the picture quality same?

[makatron]

Honestly shooting commercial stuff it'd be amazing to have FX6 and A7S3 combo for handheld and more traditionally shot stuff but being able to use the same sLog3 and match it in post. Also any long form gig such as conventions are way easier if you're able to throw a massive NPF battery for a whole day.

[TheJadedFilmMaker]

s cinetone doesn't give u any added dynamic range benefits. id say its just similar to the other picture profiles like cine 2. even pp off (with lowered contrast ).

[AviproProductions]

The reason why in Cinema Camera - there is no IBIS - because, because of the size and weight, they do not have the small vibrations.
(And larger tremors, preferably with a shoulder grip ...)

[OliverCooper-qgyc]

can you control /change all the colors hue etc on the camera like the FS5 AND FS7??? does it have internal noise reduction like the fs7??

[JonatanSalgado]

you are very good, I didn't finish watching your video because I couldn't wait to order the FX6, I think it is going to be a big step from my GH5s! Thank you Matt!

[CASMANWHAT]

Amped the A7S iii was sold out.

Didn't even know this was coming out. :)