Sony FX3 Cinema Line Full-Frame Camera ILME-FX3A

Sony FX3 Cinema Line Full-Frame Camera ILME-FX3A

Key Features

• 12.1MP Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
• UHD 4K up to 120 | 1080p up to 240
• Compact Form for Cage-Free Operation
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I,16-Bit Raw Output
• S-Cinetone/S-Log3/HLG
• Phase Detection AF/Face Tracking/Eye AF
• 80 to 409,600 Expanded ISO Range
• Dual CFexpress Type A and SDXC/SDHC Card Slots

With its full-frame sensor, the FX3 Cinema Line camera offers high sensitivity and wide dynamic range—for powerful expressive possibilities in an amazingly compact design. With enhanced mobility for easy hand-held shooting, alongside pro operability, it’s the ideal creative tool to capture a cinematic vision anywhere.

Features

Fast, easy touch focus control

Touch focus control allows you to precisely specify the point of focus simply by touching the LCD monitor. It's fast, easy, and intuitive to perform rack focusing through touch operation—ensuring you have full creative control of the FX3's powerful AF technology.

Image sensor with blazingly fast readout speed

The back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boasts a blazingly fast data readout speed along with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. An advanced colour filter array boosts colour reproduction accuracy, while focal plane phase-detection AF enables solid autofocus stability and excellent precision, all of which contribute to outstanding image quality.

High performance image-processing engine 

The BIONZ XR™ image-processing engine is designed for high speed, minimising latency while providing impressive real-time processing capabilities. The engine performs real-time processing of AF, image recognition and image quality adjustments, while also handling data transfer, user interface and other camera operations.

High sensitivity, wide dynamic range 

The full-frame sensor enables high sensitivity with low noise throughout the camera's range by optimising the sensor’s output. Capture clear motion even in low light conditions with an impressive ISO expanded range up to 409600. It has an extended dynamic range of 15+ stops, without blown highlights. Together, the camera's high sensitivity and wide dynamic range expand your flexibility in post-production.

Acclaimed cinematic colour with S-Cinetone™

The inclusion of Sony’s acclaimed S-Cinetone look, inherited from the development of the FX9, allows cinematic colour to be achieved directly in-camera. S-Cinetone is optimised for natural skin tones and mid-range colours, with gentle highlight roll-off, for impressive subject depiction even without post production grading.  [1] Standard (Picture Profile OFF)  [2] S-Cinetone (Picture Profile 11)

All-Intra internal recording

In addition to Long-GOP inter-frame compression, internal intra-frame (All-Intra) recording is supported. XAVC S-I recording compresses each frame independently at a high bitrate, up to 600Mbps, so is ideal for capturing complex motion, and allowing maximum flexibility and playback performance during post-production.  [1] All-Intra (All-I)  [2] Long-GOP  [3] Group of Pictures

4K High Frame Rate 120fps recording

You can record full-frame 4K (QFHD) at up to 120fps with autofocus thanks to the high-speed readout capabilities of the image sensor and the powerful BIONZ XR processor. Even at high frame rates, 4K (QFHD) images are captured using full-pixel readout without binning, for clear post-produced slow motion (up to 5x slower than real time). The high-precision AF even allows beautiful full-frame bokeh to be achieved during slow motion shooting.

16-bit RAW data output

For demanding post-production workflows, 16-bit RAW output is available over HDMI connection to compatible external recorders while XAVC HS 4K, XAVC S 4K, or XAVC S-I 4K, and proxy, files are simultaneously captured in-camera. RAW video output is 4264 x 2408 [16:9] resolution, exceeding DCI-4K resolution. Additionally, when using an external recorder, RAW format such as ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW are supported, offering greater flexibility for professional editing environments.

HEVC codec with high compression efficiency

XAVC HS format recording, using the MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 codec, roughly doubles the compression efficiency. Compared to a normal 4K XAVC S format, XAVC HS allows for detailed 10-bit video with 4:2:2 colour sampling at comparable or lower data rates, delivering even better image quality as well as manageable file sizes.

DCI 4K recording in true 24p

The FX3 allows you to shoot in a wide range of formats to suit your shooting needs. You can also select XAVC S-I DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) format which is often used in cinema shooting. And true 24p (24.00p) can be an option for recording frame rate when you selecting XAVC S-I DCI 4K.

New S-Log shooting modes for optimized image quality

Three modes are provided for recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve. Cine EI, used in Sony’s high-end Cinema Line models, offers wide latitude and the highest possible image quality. Eine EI Quick simplifies setup by automatically switching the camera’s base ISO according to the selected Exposure Index (EI). And Flexible ISO provides the greatest flexibility for exposure settings. In addition, Sony’s s709, 709tone, and ITU709 has been added to the available LUT presets.

Fast Hybrid AF for dependable focus during movie shooting

Fast Hybrid AF combines focal plane phase-detection AF with contrast-detection AF. This results in highly precise, smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects even over a wide range with a shallow depth of field. AF Transition Speed and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity parameters allow more flexible focus control, as demanded by professional users.

Power for professional length

For extended shooting sessions, the FX3 is compatible with large-capacity NP-FZ100 batteries. USB-PD (Power Delivery) support also enables fast charging or continuous shooting when connected to a compatible USB Type C® power supply or portable powerbank battery

Technical Specification

Product: Sony FX3 Cinema Line Full-Frame Camera

Lens Mount: Sony E

Camera Type: Interchangeable lens digital camera

Sensor Resolution

• Approx. 10.3 megapixels (effective) for movies
• Approx. 12.1 megapixels (effective) for Still images
• Approx. 12.9 megapixels (total)

Image Sensor: 35.6 x 23.8 mm (35mm Full-Frame), Exmor R CMOS sensor

Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

ISO Sensitivity Range

• [Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (Expandable to ISO 409600),
  UTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
• [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (Expandable to ISO 40- 409600),
  AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Media/Memory Card Slot: 2x CFexpress Type A / SD

Video I/O: 1x HDMI jack (Type-A) Output

Audio I/O

• 3.5 mm Stereo minijack
• XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin(female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu
• [INPUT3] 3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Built-in Microphone: Built-in, stereo

Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input

Other I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input); 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input

Wireless: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0

Display Type: Touchscreen LCD

Monitoring

• 7.5cm (3.0-type) type
• approx. 2.36M dots
• Touch panel
• Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg.
• Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.

Battery: 1x Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100 (Included)

Monitor

Display Size: 7.5cm (3.0-type)
Resolution: 2.36M Dot
Display Type: Horizontally opening vari-angle Touchscreen LCD

Focus

Focus Type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
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
Autofocus Points: [Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)
Lens Mount: Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select, [Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal), [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, [Movie] AF Transition Speed, [Still] AF Track Sens., Face detection (Face Priority in AF), Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light: No
Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 Second
Flash Control: Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe.

Supplied Accessories

• Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
• Battery Charger BC-ZD1 (USB cable are not included)
• XLR handle unit
• Accessory shoe kit
• Body cap
• Accessory shoe cap
• Handle shoe cap