The ONE Thing That Makes the Sony FX6 a Game Changer for Filmmakers

We got the Sony FX6 for one reason only, and it was a difficult choice to make considering the price point. We already have the Sony FX3 and they’re amazing, so the decision wasn’t easy.

In this video I might be able to help you on your buying journey if you’re thinking about buying one. Plus, is it worth upgrading too?

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Why listen to me
00:37 The FX6 Specs
01:17 Moving up to the FX6
01:36 How the FX6 feels
01:57 What we film
02:22 Internal auto ND
03:03 So many buttons
04:00 What can you shoot with it
04:21 What is missing from the FX6
04:46 Costs £5940
05:19 Conclusion
05:46 What do you think?

The Sony FX6 is a highly versatile full-frame cinema camera designed to elevate your filmmaking. With a compact and lightweight body, it's perfect for grab-and-shoot action. The FX6 features a high-sensitivity, full-frame image sensor capable of capturing up to 15+ stops of dynamic range, ensuring stunning detail in both bright and dark areas of your frame.

Key features include:

• 4K high-frame-rate recording at 120fps for smooth slow-motion shots

• Real-time Eye AF and Face Detection for sharp, accurate focus

• S-Cinetone colour science for cinematic skin tones and rich colour expression

• Built-in electronic variable ND filter to control exposure seamlessly

• Extensive expandability and operability options to suit professional workflows

• The camera is ideal for a wide range of applications, from documentary filming to drone and gimbal work, making it a powerful tool for any filmmaker looking to push creative boundaries.

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[mitchy]

Absolutely amazing start to the video! I'm glad you took my "integrity" suggestion and put it into practice. I truly do believe giving insight on your knowledge of camera gear will go a long way. Especially in the way you implemented it here in the video! Well done.

[Dannymiles]

I want a film camera. I’m messing around with my gifted Cannon R50. I’m looking at this Fx6 because I’ll get years of use. Still thinking though

[Valleedbrume]

It’s still a fantastic camera.Great price performance.

[sgnlkrft]

The center run of the camera, where the lens, top handle and bottom mounts are, are all composed of magnesium alloy

[ty-k]

I'm currently a Canon C70 owner and for many reasons I want to switch my entire kit over to Sony. I'm thinking about starting with the FX3 and I eventually want to get the FX6 as an A/B cam and Fx3 for gimbal work. I like the idea of having a larger camera that I can build out and rig up and use the fx3 stripped down.

[Realist-mc]

I really love my FX6 but it really needs a 4K 10 bit long GOP codec, the 8 bit long GOP suffers from terrible banding using Slog3. Long format filming for conferences etc would be much easier to deal with in Long GOP, than all intra.

[Ldunc]

I never understood why someone would pay $3500 for a tripod (Sachtler flowtech) until I invested in an FX-6. With all of the rigging, plates, etc you don’t want to place this camera on just any tripod…it will be a very expensive mistake. As a business I have insurance but who wants to go through that?

[reelweaver]

Fx6 just isnt state of the art at this time. Internal 12 bit Codec is essential. Pro Res Raw is no alternative. Nice Camera. Just the MK2 is about to launch, thus currently the c400 is no comparison but for sure twice as good, in other words: The FX6 currently wouldn't by my choice.

[fhajovan]

I have asked multiple people about which is better i have a fx3 and somy a7cr new in box i didnt open them because i been on the fence about the fx6 i go to school for tv and film and theatre and i have been shot sir mutiple times from my neck down i just started walking i have two days left to return just was wondering what you recommend for me long term that will last and can i solo shoot myself sir, thank you for the video have a great rest of your day sir .

[Whaever_]

Good luck with using (very often needed) polarizing filters! That’s the biggest con of the fx6 variable nd right there