The new Cinema Line Sony FX30 (ILME-FX30) has been launched and the brand says its an excellent choice for aspiring filmmakers as the device shares features with Sony’s high-end cameras that too in a price range that appeals to filmmakers and videographers who are at the beginning of their career.
The FX30 comes with the latest imaging systems. It features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixels APS-C Exmor R CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) with a dual base ISO (800/2500) to deliver high sensitivity, low noise, and 14+ stops 1 of latitude. Like the rest of the Cinema Line, the FX30 features Log shooting modes by enabling Cine El, Cine El Quick, and Flexible ISO modes for recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve, which allows greater flexibility when colour grading.
Plus, it has Advance AF performance to support the needs of the creators. Other features include Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Detailed AF settings and AF Assist 5, allowing you more control when using the Focus Map 6.
The camera also includes effective stabilisation for run and gun shoots using Active Mode 8 thanks to the optical in-body 5-axis image stabilisation and time code sync 9 . It also has effective post-production workflow support.
As for design, the FX30 is compact and lightweight. It features a flat-top design with threaded accessory attachment points, making it easy to use for shooting handheld, capturing low-angle shots, mounting on a gimbal, or adding accessories. The FX30 also features an XLR handle unit 12, which can be used to capture low-angle shots and lets you capture crystal clear audio through various audio inputs, including two XLR audio inputs and a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack for 4-channel recording. The camera comes at a starting point of ₹1,79,990.