ILMEFX3 by Sony - Alpha FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame Camera

Full-frame image capture even in dim light

Full-frame image capture even in dim light The FX3's full-frame image sensor is coupled with innovative light-gathering techniques to let you capture clear and usable images even in dim light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80-102400 for movies is expandable all the way up to 409600.

Wide dynamic range, wider creative expression

Wide dynamic range, wider creative expression The FX3 offers an exceptional 15+ stops 2 of dynamic range to handle settings ranging from well-lit interiors and outdoors in mid-day to morning and evening shots. Capture every nuance, and allow for unprecedented cinematic freedom in color grading.

Stunning bokeh and full-frame creativity

Stunning bokeh and full-frame creativity Capture the scene in cinematic 4K resolution, with the shallow depth of field, stunning bokeh, and cinematic freedom made possible with a full-frame sensor.

Dependable, highly accurate autofocus

Dependable, highly accurate autofocus The FX3's full-frame image sensor is coupled with innovative light-gathering techniques to let you capture clear and usable images even in dim light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80-102400 for movies is expandable all the way up to 409600.

Sophisticated tracking AF for steady focus

Sophisticated tracking AF for steady focus Sophisticated tracking features keep your subject in steady focus, so you can concentrate on composition. Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes, while Real-time Tracking is powered by Sony's unique AI-based subject recognition algorithms.

Smooth transitions and touch focus control

Smooth transitions and touch focus control The FX3 includes AF Transition Speed in seven settings, to easily create rack focus, and five AF Subject Shift Sensitivity settings, which allows the user to customize how easily AF will switch or stay with the locked-on subject. You can also select the subject you want to focus on simply by touching the LCD monitor.

High-performance E-mount lenses for movies

High-performance E-mount lenses for movies Experience smooth, responsive autofocus with Sony's E-mount lenses, with premium optical performance and operability for demanding cinematography applications. The unique linear-drive actuator technology in Sony's E-mount lenses provides smoother, more precise and tenacious AF performance to support your creative endeavors.

Front and rear tally lamps

Front and rear tally lamps Tally lights on the front and rear of the FX3 indicate whether the camera is recording at any given moment. They are clearly visible to both the camera operator and the person performing in front of the camera.

Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor

Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor The custom ventilation system and chassis design help to prevent the thermal shut down of shooting8 at high frame rates and 4K (QFHD) resolutions. The number of heat sinks, the shape of air intakes and exhaust vents as well as the location of the low-noise fan9, and airflow paths have all been calculated with precision to ensure that optimum ventilation is achieved.

Essential controls for efficient solo shooting

Essential controls for efficient solo shooting In addition to six customizable buttons, frequently used controls are within easy one-handed reach, leaving your other hand free for lens operation or balance. And usability is enhanced by multiple screw holes on the body and handle, allowing accessories to be attached directly.

Full-frame image capture even in dim light Full-frame image capture even in dim light The FX3's full-frame image sensor is coupled with innovative light-gathering techniques to let you capture clear and usable images even in dim light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80-102400 for movies is expandable all the way up to 409600.

Wide dynamic range, wider creative expression Wide dynamic range, wider creative expression The FX3 offers an exceptional 15+ stops 2 of dynamic range to handle settings ranging from well-lit interiors and outdoors in mid-day to morning and evening shots. Capture every nuance, and allow for unprecedented cinematic freedom in color grading.

Stunning bokeh and full-frame creativity Stunning bokeh and full-frame creativity Capture the scene in cinematic 4K resolution, with the shallow depth of field, stunning bokeh, and cinematic freedom made possible with a full-frame sensor.

Dependable, highly accurate autofocus Dependable, highly accurate autofocus The FX3's full-frame image sensor is coupled with innovative light-gathering techniques to let you capture clear and usable images even in dim light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80-102400 for movies is expandable all the way up to 409600.

Sophisticated tracking AF for steady focus Sophisticated tracking AF for steady focus Sophisticated tracking features keep your subject in steady focus, so you can concentrate on composition. Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes, while Real-time Tracking is powered by Sony's unique AI-based subject recognition algorithms.

Smooth transitions and touch focus control Smooth transitions and touch focus control The FX3 includes AF Transition Speed in seven settings, to easily create rack focus, and five AF Subject Shift Sensitivity settings, which allows the user to customize how easily AF will switch or stay with the locked-on subject. You can also select the subject you want to focus on simply by touching the LCD monitor.

High-performance E-mount lenses for movies High-performance E-mount lenses for movies Experience smooth, responsive autofocus with Sony's E-mount lenses, with premium optical performance and operability for demanding cinematography applications. The unique linear-drive actuator technology in Sony's E-mount lenses provides smoother, more precise and tenacious AF performance to support your creative endeavors.

Front and rear tally lamps Front and rear tally lamps Tally lights on the front and rear of the FX3 indicate whether the camera is recording at any given moment. They are clearly visible to both the camera operator and the person performing in front of the camera.

Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor Vari-angle LCD touch-panel monitor The custom ventilation system and chassis design help to prevent the thermal shut down of shooting8 at high frame rates and 4K (QFHD) resolutions. The number of heat sinks, the shape of air intakes and exhaust vents as well as the location of the low-noise fan9, and airflow paths have all been calculated with precision to ensure that optimum ventilation is achieved.

Essential controls for efficient solo shooting Essential controls for efficient solo shooting In addition to six customizable buttons, frequently used controls are within easy one-handed reach, leaving your other hand free for lens operation or balance. And usability is enhanced by multiple screw holes on the body and handle, allowing accessories to be attached directly.

Features

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4K full-frame sensor w/ 15+ stop dynamic range and high sensitivity
S-Cinetone, expressive cinematic look inspired by VENICE colorimetry
Up to 4K 120p / FHD 240p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all rec. modes
Compact cage free design w/ 1/4 -20 mounting points and XLR top handle
Uninterrupted 1 4K 60p rec. w/ cooling fan for effective heat sink

Built-in Microphone
Built-in Microphone	Built-in, stereo
Camera Section
Pixels	Approx. 10.2 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 12.1 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 12.9 megapixels (total)
Sensitivity	[Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
SHUTTER SPEED	Movie: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) Still image: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
Custom function
CUSTOM FUNCTION	Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings
Exposure control
EXPOSURE MODES	[Movie] Programmed AE / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode, [Still images] AUTO (iAuto), P, A, S, M
METERING SENSITIVITY	EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
FTP Transfer
FTP Transfer	FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN [USB-LAN], USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
File System
File System	FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT
Focus system
Focus Area	[Movie] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot, [Still image] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
Focus Mode	[Movie] AF-C, MF, [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
FOCUS POINT	[Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35 mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)
OTHER FOCUS FEATURES	Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select), ([Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal), Face detection (Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority), [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, [Movie] AF Transition Speed, [Still image] Focus Magnifier (35 mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)
SENSITIVITY RANGE	EV-6 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Gamma
GAMMA CURVE	Off / PP1-PP10, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Latitude
LATITUDE	15+ stop (S-Log3)
Lens Compensation
LENS COMPENSATION	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Media
Media Type	CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
Monitoring
LCD	7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT, approx. 1.44M dots, Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.
Operation
Operating Temperature	32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage Temperature	-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Power
Power Consumption	[Movie] Approx. 7.3 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), [Still image] Approx. 3.4 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
BATTERY OPERATING TIME	Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard) , Approx. 135 min (Continuous recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (still images, CIPA standard)
RAW Output
RAW Output	HDMI: 4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16 bit
Recording (Still image)
IMAGE SIZE	Image size [3:2] 35 mm full frame L: 12M, M: 5.1M, S: 3.0M, APS-C L: 5.1M, M: 3.0M, S: 1.3M, Image size [4:3] 35 mm full frame L: 11M, M: 4.6M, S: 2.7M, APS-C L: 4.6M, M: 2.7M, S: 1.1M Image size, [16:9] 35 mm full frame L: 10M, M: 4.3M, S: 2.6M, APS-C L: 4.3M, M: 2.6M, S: 1.1M, Image size [1:1] 35 mm full frame L: 8M, M: 3.4M, S: 2.0M, APS-C L: 3.4M, M: 2.0M, S: 0.8M
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Recording Format (Audio)
RECORDING FORMAT (AUDIO)	LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC HS	[XAVC HS 4K] 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps/150 Mbps/100 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/50 Mbps/50 Mbps/30 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps/200 Mbps, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
XAVC S	[XAVC S 4K] 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps/150 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 140 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps/25 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps/16 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 50 Mbps/50 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC S-I	[XAVC S-I 4K] 59.94p/50p 600 Mbps/500 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 300 Mbps/250 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 240 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S-I HD] 59.94p/50p 222 Mbps/185 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 29.97p/25p 111 Mbps/93 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 23.98p 100 Mbps/100 Mbps/60 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps/200 Mbps, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Recording Frame Rate
Recording/ Playback Time
PROXY VIDEO	1280 x 720 (Approx. 6 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 9 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 16 Mbps)
Slow & Quick Motion
Still image function
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SPEED	Hi+: 10fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps
DRIVE MODES	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Flash control	Sony System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe; attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Flash sync speed 1/125 s.
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
OTHER STILL IMAGE FUNCTION	Electronic Front Shutter Curtain, Silent Shooting, Anti-flicker Shoot
SHUTTER	Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Wi-Fi/NFC
FREQUENCY BAND	2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band
NFC	NFC Forum Type 3 Tag-compliant
SECURITY	WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
SUPPORTED FORMAT	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Image Stabilization
COMPENSATION EFFECT (STILL IMAGES)	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Mode	[Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off
White Balance
WHITE-BALANCE MODES	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
Zoom
ZOOM FUNCTION	Zoom ring rotate, Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] Approx. 2x ), Digital zoom ([Movie] 35 mm full frame: approx. 4x, APS-C: approx. 4x, [Still image] 35 mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.1x, S: approx. 8x, APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x), Smart zoom ([Still image] 35 mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x, APS-C: M: approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x)
Interface
AUDIO INPUT	0.14 " Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu / [INPUT3] 0.14 " Stereo minijack)
Bluetooth®	Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band)
HDMI OUTPUT	HDMI jack (Type-A), YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bit / RGB 8 bit
HEADPHONE OUTPUT	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Multi Interface Shoe	With Digital Audio Interface
SPEAKER OUTPUT	Built-in, monaural
USB	USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
Playback
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS	Index view, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Photo capture, 4Ch audio monitoring, Auto Review (stills), Image orientation (stills), Protect (stills), Rating (stills), Display as Group (stills)
Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (BODY WITHOUT PROTRUSIONS) (approx.)	Approx. 5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33 inches (Approx. 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm) (body without protrusions)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (INCLUDING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES) (approx.)	2 lb 3.8 oz (1.015 kg) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card)
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) (approx.)	Approx. 1 lb 9.3 oz (715 g) (with battery and memory card included), Approx. 1 lb 6.6 oz (640 g) (body only)
Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100 Battery Charger BC-QZ1 Power cord XLR handle unit Accessory shoe kit Body cap Accessory shoe cap Handle shoe cap USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
General
CAMERA TYPE	Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens mount	E-mount

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