Sony Launches FX3 FullFrame Camera

Sony has launched the FX3 camera as the latest addition to its Cinema Line cameras. The FX3 flaunts a full-frame, backilluminated Exmor R CMOS sensor full-frame 10.2megapixel (approx. effective) count for movie recording

(and 12.1 effective megapixels for stills) along with the BIONZ XR image processing engine. It comes with a standard ISO range of 80 to 102,400 (expandable to 409,600 when shooting a movie) and a dynamic range of 15+ stops. Based on the colour science inspired by Sony’s flagship Venice camera, S-Cinetone profile look delivers natural mid-tones, plus soft colours and smooth highlights that add to the cinematic look.

It is a compact and lightweight Cinema Line camera weighing 715 g, including the battery and memory cards, and measuring 77.8 mm (high) x 129.7 mm (wide) x 84.5 mm (deep). The buttons such as ISO, iris, and white balance adjustment are located on the grip and on the top of the body. Additionally, it comes with 15 custom keys and a sideopening vari-angle touch-panel LCD monitor. The body features five thread holes (1/4-20 UNC) to attach compatible accessories. It has a detachable

XLR handle unit that includes two XLR/TRS audio inputs. The camera features 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation which has an Active Mode that is dedicated to movie shooting in each format, including 4K. It offers

Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) along with Touch Tracking (Real-time Tracking) and Real-time Eye AF. Other AF features such as AF Transition Speed, AF Subject Shift Sensitivity, intuitive control and AF support with manual focus have also been added. It also comes with a fan with effective heat dissipation for uninterrupted 4K 60p recording without thermal shutdown. The FX3 Full-frame Professional Camera is available at select Sony Centers and Alpha Flagship stores at an MRP of INR 3,99,990.