10 Important Facts About The Sony FX30

[@BuddyBlues]

Beyond impressed with you, the quality of your channel, your energy, and content on the FX30. Really glad I found this channel you’re killing it

[@KofiYeboah]

Oh thanks !!! I appreciate the support 🙏🏾we stay trying to grow!

[@Inkironnrum]

💯

[@andydavid9]

Thanks man! I've watched a load of videos on this camera recently, and this was very clear! Thanks again

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it helped!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Kofi! Thanks for making it.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you for watching 🤌🏾😁

[@kylemckenna]

Okay, I think I've watched all the Kofi Fx30 videos I can find! Awesome work my friend! Really considering picking this up.

[@KofiYeboah]

Lmao thanks my g 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@squirtle4519]

I don't know if FX30 good or bad. But your house looks great!

[@yourlegacyfilmmaker]

Solid info bro. Love the dual screen on the MacBook.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks homie 👊🏾

[@yourlegacyfilmmaker]

@@KofiYeboah yessir 👊🏼

[@kemarbell]

I’m still waiting on my unit none of these drawbacks bothers me 🎉I’m a photographer/videographer having this in my bag will be a blast

[@KofiYeboah]

In that case you’re going to enjoy this camera a lot, it’s real nice

[@WaywardNorth]

Great video! Been using the FX30 for a few weeks now and LOVE IT!

[@KofiYeboah]

Same here !!!

[@truthfulproductions]

Really good video! Just picked mine up!

[@KofiYeboah]

You’ll love it !

[@TylertheThompson]

if you could only use one lens for multi purpose what would you go with,

[@dslrlearner9541]

This was a great video. I just have 1 question, I thought aps-c lenses didn't have a crop because they were made for aps-c cameras?

[@KofiYeboah]

Sort of, the back of the lens is formatted to the FF or apsc sensor it’s still its focal length though , i didn’t explain that properly, have a video idea !

[@davidozag]

Which camera you used record this video? This FX30?

[@KofiYeboah]

Fx6!

[@A7E_]

thank so much!! just saved me some time and money

[@KofiYeboah]

Ayyy happy I can help!

[@Nordbiene]

Great video, thank You. Best regards, Kai the bee filmer.

[@Aljalil]

Hey man thanks for all your videos on this camera. The FX30is my next camera. If you haven’t already is it possible to give some recommendations on lenses especially affordable ones for the camera. Although $1800 is cheap to some it’s a lot for me. Any like “starter” lenses u can recommend?

[@KofiYeboah]

I’d be able to just speculate as I don’t have/plan on buying apsc lenses . I can give it a try though!

[@ximbalba]

Kofi, I'm just starting out in making product promo videos but also interested in filming fitness videos. Which all-around lens would you recommend? Thanks for the content man!!

[@KofiYeboah]

One step ahead of you ☺️ put a review up

[@ORod425]

I have the A7C right now and super happy with it but want something as a primary video shooter... Up in the air between this or the A7iv ? Thoughts? Worth saving the extra money or should I spend the extra $700 on the A7iv?

[@KofiYeboah]

Check my review on them both 😁🫡

[@charlesfcpx]

for the price I says its worth it and other reviews I've seen, does better than what i'm working with right now (on the video usage side)

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s a great camera and you save some money !

[@schoeferfilm]

Great video my friend 👍🏻 I need an option as b cam for my fx6 🤔 fx3 oder A7sIII?

[@KofiYeboah]

That’s totally up to what YOU want

[@napatsaeng]

We play FX30 for one week, and love it

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s such a great camera

[@isaacpeterson_films]

Great video! Thinking about getting the fx30 for a main camera and using my Lumix s5 for a B camera. Just wondering what the color matching would be like?

[@KofiYeboah]

I’ve never used an S5 before but I’d assume make sure you use a tool like a colour checker and make friends with resolve

[@DragosComedy]

great stuff dude

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks ! I appreciate it!

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Hi Kofi, for video which camera do you like more: Sony FX30, Sony A7IV, or Canon R6 Mark II?

[@KofiYeboah]

Biased , I’ve never used the canon R6, if I’m only shooting 4K, 24fps , in most cases the a7iv is fine !

[@TraverseinConverse]

Do you recommend not getting the top handle and xlr input then? I have a senn mke400 and wondering whether to invest in the top handle

[@KofiYeboah]

If you have XLR mics, get one , but if not , as a b cam for me , I didn’t , if it’s your main driver , I’d consider it (also good luck getting a body only , they’re hard to find )

[@Nahhmah]

Would you get this or the a6700 for strictly video?

[@KofiYeboah]

Check the video on it 👍🏾👍🏾😊

[@fabianb.8789]

This video comes at a perfect timing for me, i want to buy the fx30 so thank u so much! I need your opinion, what is your favorit lens on the fx30 for wide angle? And last but not least, i love ur color grading and keep working u make such nice content! 🙌💪

[@KofiYeboah]

I use all full frame stuff so my widest is the 20mm g lens!

[@photosbywalt7124]

Tamron makes an f2.8 11-20mm in the $600 range and does auto focus well.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@photosbywalt7124 You're right!

[@ParsclickTV]

great video, i would still get this sexy camera.

[@KofiYeboah]

Lol love having it 🙏🏾

[@chillezxlast311]

Nice video, very well made ! What happens when you use a V30 card with the FX30 ? Is there a quality change ? I am having trouble with getting smooth videos, it always looks like there aren’t enough frames to make it look like a smooth motion. Shutter speed is always adjusted correctly. No mistakes there🤔 I‘d love to read your opinion on that 👍🏼 Greetings 😌🙌🏻

[@KofiYeboah]

Not something I'd personally recommend as I believe it only works on like 1080 24fps, and you're ceiling is kinda low in terms of what you can do ?

[@jayllicampo97]

Thanks for the video brother! Good information, and nice video. 👍🏼 PS. Jesus Loves You! 🔥

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡

[@mattrogers1052]

Thoughts on the 10 bit internal recording quality?

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s great, use it all the time

[@BeeSight]

Liked the video ! Loved the titles !! Where do u get it from ?

[@KofiYeboah]

Motion vfx I bought the whole suite lol

[@BeeSight]

@@KofiYeboah Awesome ! did you buy all Suite at once ? seems very qualitative :)

[@TateFilmz]

So I just sold my Sony a7iii you think going to a fx30 would be nice ? 🤔. More lenses for better pricing and etc. I just need confirmation from someone lol. Or should I save up for fx3

[@KofiYeboah]

Here's the thing , if you have no camera NOW, I'd get the FX3 , since the fx30 is on severe back order , by the time its in , you're probably better off on the FX3, few and far between will I ever say a camera half priced is better, though , for what it is , its great, but im nor a financial advisor , or mind reader, from having both, if I'm okay with parting with 3800USD , the FX3 , if not , the FX30 is more than fine

[@ShadelessDen]

Legend. 🎉

[@KofiYeboah]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Caleast]

I want to get the tough v60 card for my fx30. So i wan to to film s&q in 4k 10 bit havcs in 50 frames. Os it the right choice for me? i dont wanna film in 120 frames,

[@KofiYeboah]

You should be fine !! I shot in that mode today !

[@Caleast]

@@KofiYeboah thank you! Cant wait to film some KZbin Videos with my FX30 🙏

[@mtmstudios6325]

yo! I just have a little request: would you like to make a short movie only on the fx30 and then make a different video backstage, im interested in what your skills are in shortfilm making

[@KofiYeboah]

I’m working on that now ! It’s just FREEZING in Canada rn lol

[@mtmstudios6325]

@@KofiYeboah wait really! that's just crazy! ill stay tuned

[@n0name]

Im a college student I don’t any cameras or have the money to be spending money for a camera like Sony fx3, I wanna make films, but I of course don’t have the money for it. The most I can spend is like 2k, do you think think this camera is worth it?

[@KofiYeboah]

If you only have $2000 and you’re between the $3800 camera and this one , I’d just get what you can afford broski

[@seancloutier2577]

how does this camera compare to your FX6 in terms of image quality. Sony seems to be hinting/saying it is about the same?

[@KofiYeboah]

It’s not hesame but at the same time I wouldn’t say they’re worlds apart either

[@seancloutier2577]

@@KofiYeboah Well bro...I did a bunch of testing sessions with the camera and picked up another one. First cameras I have bought since 2018...I figure if my friend can pick up the A7siii...I can spend the money on a pair. One thing I will say about this camera that makes a huge difference. Before with the a6400 I never really wanted to do video for people because I was afraid of the result. If the WB-exposure everything was not 100% the image was kind of sketch. With the FX30...I am just blow away, I did some testing lowlight, 120 feet from my subjects f3.5, iso 2500 and the image is fantastic... with this confidence I told my local priest that if he needs a video guy, for baptisms, weddings I would do them for free for people that did not have money for a proper photographer. I am not a big gear guy, but I will admit the image coming out of the FX30 gives you more confidence. I would say the same for any of the 10 bit units, Blackmagic, FUJI, Panasonic...once you have the image quality it helps. Now just need to improve my style...which is more important than technique.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@seancloutier2577 that’s so cool yo hear man ! I had the a6400 once, and I’ll say the fx30 is a HUGE upgrade!

[@alieazzy1631]

Well when we heard the word APSC that means a smaller sensor so there are some good lenses for APSC sensors as well however if it’s used as B-Came the it’s a pain in the bu//….. Second would be the low light which is a major concern Lastly the 120 crop squeeze the sensor to about 1 inch which will introduce bigger noise. Besides that for low budget work I guess it’s the best option compare to the competition which doesn’t even come close to Sony looking into AF, lens selection and data rates. On the top of the the catalyst application which is awesome.

[@KofiYeboah]

I’ve been using it as a b cam on a couple client shoots , it’s actually great! I made a lowlight video beforehand , and honestly, a little denoise in resolve or neat video, as long as your scenes are some what lit, and you’re using good exposure techniques , most of the time you’re okay , it’s not 12,800, nor would I think it should be , but it looks pretty good The 120 squeeze does have a bit of noise, more so then non cropped , but again , goo exposure , denoiser software , you’re golden Otherwise for half as much as the fx3 , I still think those are worthy compromises for what you get 🙌🏾

[@KofiYeboah]

And to be fair , higher budget work isn’t always in low light , or need 4k120fps ( actually a ton don’t) I think as long as you keep in mind it’s abilities and lack there of , you could use this in far more jobs than one would think ( like we’ve been doing with s35 cameras for years)

[@alieazzy1631]

@@KofiYeboah exactly for the price I can live with it. What denoiser do you use and suggest?

[@alieazzy1631]

@@KofiYeboah I have been using XT4 which does a good job but when it comes to overheating it slows me down so this is the perfect fit specific to my workflow.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@alieazzy1631 neat video unless you have resolve ! I actually used the resolve one a bunch in this video and if did exceptionally well !

[@syedayzaz8344]

great video keep it up bro

[@mariohampton4985]

How are you fixing the default green color cast that the fx30 gives off, right now I am using a grey card to fix my white balance then adjust the magenta to remove the green

[@KofiYeboah]

Honestly I don’t always get a green colour cast , it’s usually when there’s a ton of greens already there ! But a tint adjustment in resolve and I’m good👌🏾

[@JflowVisuals]

i'm already using this with my a6400 (adjusting magenta)

[@KofiYeboah]

Yeah it’s an easy fix, but convenient

[@Jsmooth1174]

That outro transition tho lol

[@KofiYeboah]

😭😭 ya caught me

[@dusty_burkhalter]

I was considering swapping my A7IV since I do mostly sports highlights, however after learning here that the second native ISO is 2500 the FX30 won't work for me. Shooting football on the full-frame A7IV at 60FPS in Slog 3 I have to run at the second ISO of 3200. Sounds like on the FX30 I would be at 5000+ and likely introducing a lot of noise.

[@KofiYeboah]

Yeah , it would be ridiculous for me to try and tell you the a7iv isn’t as good in that situation , the fx30 for the price holds up super well though , but a full frame 3200iso is more likely to look better than an apsc, I did a video to test it , but it’s not SUPER far away

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@KofiYeboah so if you could only have one of the two for video content, mostly focused in sports between the A7IV and the FX30, which would you go for?

[@KofiYeboah]

@@dusty_burkhalter depends on what sport , but saving a couple bucks towards a lens I always found was a great deal ahah

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@KofiYeboah 👍Well I can return the A7IV up to January 21st. Right now I have the Tamron 28-75 G2 but plan on adding a 70-200 soon. I rented one during football season this year. Mostly shooting football, but occasionally basketball and volleyball as well.

[@SEANLIGHTZTV]

How do you know it’s on severe back order (fx30) I can’t find any info on the matter aside from seeing it sold out everywhere… this sucks

[@KofiYeboah]

At least the retailers near me (Toronto) have told me it’ll be a while if you didn’t order early , I can’t speak globally but around here , good luck

[@SEANLIGHTZTV]

@@KofiYeboah Ottawa…. Fuck my life hahaha thanks man

[@KofiYeboah]

@@SEANLIGHTZTV I was #3 in VISTEK Toronto and I only got a calls week and a half AFTER most of the world got it , try for smaller camera shops , I’ve had good luck with them (or Amazon honestly)

[@Unpack]

is it worth it?

[@KofiYeboah]

That’s a question only you and your wallet can answer

[@Unpack]

@@KofiYeboah Good Answer 😆

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

Can we get a full video entirely shoot on FX30? Maybe a vlog!

[@KofiYeboah]

Soon! I’ve only used it for all my pro client work, some of which I can’t post (yet)!

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

@@KofiYeboah great to hear back from you, man. Will be waiting for a vlog shoot on FX30! And would you recommend it for a high quality vlogging? Keep up the good work, mate.

[@KofiYeboah]

@@mohammadfahmidhasan I think it’s more than fine for high quality video of most kinds!

[@mohammadfahmidhasan]

@@KofiYeboah Hey! Can you give your verdict on the Sony 11mm F1.8 lens with the FX30? Would love to see an actual footage with this lens.

[@KofiYeboah]

If I ever get one !

[@darylswalker]

Had me in the first few seconds 😅

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahaha 🤣

[@goaliedavid30]

That Intro 😂😂😂

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah y’all though you caught me slipping

[@MadamT_]

👏

[@boydwinters]

Focus breathing compensation doesn’t work for me. Own the sony 16-55 2.8 and 50mm 1.8 and both dont work.

[@KofiYeboah]

Check the list on their site on where its compatible , I do know some fo the G or more " budget" lenses it doesn't work, that said , the cheaper lenses actually dont breathe as much in some cases

[@wassimyounes313]

What pisses me off sbout y’all u film ytbers r the color grading and how vivid the video looks! Ima x9 report u!!!! Love the vid bro

[@KofiYeboah]

I didn’t expect that to be a comment ahah you had me in the first half 😂 thanks my dude

[@Acomyztly]

👍

[@siskoDE]

why do you say in the beginning "you probably shouldn't get this camera"? you don't tell any bad stuff about the cam in your video?

[@KofiYeboah]

Probably should of said “before” instead of “until” basically I’m saying know these things before getting the fx30 , which I said immediately after (which the title, and entire video says) everyone else got it 😅

[@markshirley01]

I waited until the end for an explanation of why you shouldn't get this camera, but there was none.

[@KofiYeboah]

😂

[@sempler101]

didnt know 50 cent got a youtube channel

[@KofiYeboah]

😅 can’t tell if that’s a compliment

[@sempler101]

@@KofiYeboah it is

[@cristiat]

How can you break the damn XLR handle? 🤣

[@KofiYeboah]

@@cristiat very easily

[@ProximoK]

Damn Kofi has his own channel too? The tenneverse grows.