Long Term Review // Is The Sony FX3 Worth It?

TLDR: After 6 months of owning and using the Sony FX3, it's one of the best video cameras (not without its quirks) that I've ever owned. It makes creation easy!
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-Nima
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Why Did I Purchase a Sony FX3
0:45 - RigPhobia!
1:29 - Why Sony?
1:55 - Initial Thoughts (Menus)
1:43 - That Top Handle....
3:30 - The Good Stuff
4:46 - Frame Rates Aside
5:10 - Verdict
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[@BrendanEvan]

Best review I’ve seen of this camera and the video was only 5 1/2 minutes long. Amazing

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

appreciate it Brendan 👊🏼

[@blueracer66]

Great video. Great short video. Lots of information and easy-to-understand content in such a short time. Well done! 👏

[@Coal354]

Probably the best channel I’ve found for camera stuff and just being straight up when it comes to creating content. Keep it up man, pumped to see where this channel goes!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Wow. Thank you! It’s been a minute since the last video but there’s more on the way

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

First video of yours I have seen and I’ll be back. Fast pace and tons of info without the fluff. Thank you.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@AaronFilmsStuff]

Great little review man! We are waiting for our FX6/FX3’s so it was nice to hear another real world perspective!

[@KylieandJustin]

Thanks for sharing. Recently purchased and love the FX3!

[@User_not_found_403]

Same. I love that I can use the FX3 bare bones to run and gun and get good footage. All the rigging accessories just adds unnecessary complexity. I just use a simple top handle and go. Image quality is great.

[@motioncolors]

The low light capabilities on this camera are jaw dropping. Could shoot a film at night in the city without lighting.

[@petrub27]

no, you'll have no contrast.

[@KtmDesignz]

@@petrub27 and a softass image, the noise reduction after 12800 ISO is ridiculous

[@Kevlexicon]

yeh the lowlight is rly middle light. once u go past 800 iso, espec around 1-2k iso, the chunky 12mp noise makes footage unusable fx3 at 800 iso , f5.6 , 50ss, good glass @ 24p , 4k i, is just barely usable ...its overhyped af, worse IQ than much older cameras like oversampled zcam e2 f6 and panny s1h , but the fan and 12mp middle light push it over the edge into reliable 4k for filmmaking at solid $4k price point

[@tamont]

You guys must not know how to expose. 12800 is clean, 25600 is completely usable. The high ISO capabilities of this camera paired with a prime, is magic.

[@motioncolors]

@@tamont Right. It's pretty amazing

[@sunnysidedown04]

This was a phenomenal video review - beautifully shot, entertaining, and I love the fight for pig justice 😆 New sub!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Hah, thanks man!

[@crystalpulseTV]

Love the illustration elements to the vid, beautiful touch!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Chris

[@HyperVisionProd]

I really enjoy your content!

[@LIJ]

Great review - short and sweet!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thank you, appreciate that!

[@87forsak]

As a sound guy, I really appreciated the sound design in your video. Great content too 😊

[@MisterSweetProductions]

What an amazing video!!! It’s like you cut all the fat and pretense out of your camera review and that made it so enjoyable to watch! I’ve got an fx3 as well and absolutely love it!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man. I just watched your Gen Z humour video - so well done!

[@MisterSweetProductions]

@@TheGlassEyeTV oh wow!! Thank you!!

[@PresidentNiczen]

Got a sub that was such a good review! I’m getting one next month so excited now. Would you do a video on your custom button layout?

[@julienpierb]

Ok, now I want an FX3. This camera has been popping everywhere and it actually looks amazing!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Love your presentation subbed

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks man

[@imbue]

Great video! Subscribed.

[@naormeningher]

Very good video with sound unique points

[@donnieseals2829]

Thanks for this. Great video. Straight and to the point, and...more importantly entertaining.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Donnie, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bjuiful]

I just can't believe that you don't have many many more subscribers. Your videos are so well done and to the point.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

thanks man, spread the word!

[@merijn_yestra]

Great video!! Love the quality and your voice. One question though, why did you choose the FX3 over the A7s iii?

[@SeanMiller318]

Great review. 👍👍

[@jon_almas]

I've always been an anti Sony guy and loved black magic and the C70 because the image outweighed the rigging and batteries etc. After a full on year of weddings and run and gun...just bought 2 FX3's and selling the C70 and pocket 6k lol. (keeping my ursa because I still love BM!). Great real world video!!

[@ekphotography]

Love my FX3, Similar story here, Started out with Mamiya and Pentax in the film days. Then Canon for about 15 years digital, then for video Sony A7s because is was light years ahead for video but hated the colors. Then about 4 years ago went with Blackmagic, love it. Had the 4K then the 6K. Got tired of manually focusing and the weight all rigged out. The quality blows anything away in the price range, but sold my 6K and all the 100 accessories,batteries and such and jumped on the FX3 and have been totally happy. Much lighter and the Auto focus is stellar. I am in my 50's and can finally relax filming not worrying about focusing all the time now and the light weight set up...On my big paid gigs I use an Alexa mini and have focus pullers and all the bling bling bc I am only Directing. The C70 looks nice but I prefer the Sony FX3. My only "complaint" is I wish the FX3 allowed my Lut's and had False Color or waveforms.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Exactly! It was like waking up one day and distilling it all to what I ACTUALLY need vs what I think I should have.

[@zaiddagamseh]

Wait...it doesn't have waveforms?!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

That’s correct. I just use zebras as a guide to overexpose and avoid clipping. Works fine for me

[@ekphotography]

@@zaiddagamseh NO it does not, most cameras like this do not, but my Monitor does, so no big deal..

[@fabiano_fonseca]

i loved the video and i particularly enjoy working with sony, cool video!

[@CinemotiveShopcraft]

I love this longer duration/stress test reviews. Would love to watch a six month review of the M1 max :)

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Man I can't wait to get my hands on it.

[@kwameryan]

Very cool video! I'm really excited to see what you do with your FX3 moving forward. I'm also a Canon shooter for stills but have been considering getting an FX3 for video, so I was thinking about subscribing to follow your experience. Then I saw my beloved Rode NTG in your shot and laughed when you caught your finger in the magnets and swore 😂.... subbed immediately.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Kwamé! Yeah I’m even considering switching my stills camera to a Sony to have a single set of lenses

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

This was appreciated. Thanks for making it. Sony has been enticing for a while, but given that my company is so vested in Canon cameras and glass, the R5 made the most sense. Especially as a hybrid shooter. The R5 is a phenomenal stills camera and an excellent video camera. We do most of our recording externally to an Atomos ninja v+, so overheating isn’t really a concern for us. Being able to shoot ProRes Raw externally has been dope. File sizes are huge, but worth it to us. Sorry for my lack of brevity. Blessings.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks for watching and the comment! Yeah the key for me was that ability to shoot with zero rigging. That plus the fact that ProRes RAW still isn't supported by Davinci swayed me to Sony. I think I still dig the Canon "look" more but it's been a net positive for me with the FX3.

[@BrandonTalbot]

I love mine, and I've never had an overheating issue.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I was more concerned with long interviews and long shoot days in the summer. Some client shoots we’ve shot the entire day at 120fps. Don’t think that would be possible on the R5

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

@@TheGlassEyeTV I totally get it. Obviously going without a rig introduces, you know what. haha. For our workflow and being so heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, with our M1 Max coming soon, editing in FCPX has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[@UkuleleCreations]

Wow, awesome review! This hit really close to home as I have never owned anything but Canon cameras for photography. When I got into video last year, I looked at every brand’s offerings. I basically wanted no rig and the best autofocus (because I am a DIY run & gun music video maker). I needed 10 bit 4:2:2 4K and overheating was not acceptable. I got an a7siii because it was cheaper and two Sigma ART lenses - the 24-70mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4. Once I got the camera settings dialed in, it is a dream to work with! Suerp-quick to set up and discreet. I also edit on an intel Mac laptop. I use XAVC-S and proxies in FCP. I was thinking about an FX3 as a second angle for interviews, but will probably get another a7siii. Thank you so much for your advice!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. I opted for an A7iv as a stills / B-cam. So far so good 👌🏼

[@CleanEdgeProductions]

Great video!!! If you had todo it again since you don’t use the handle for audio would you still go with the FX3 or would you save some money and get the added EVND with the A7S3?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I’d probably still go with the FX3. I like the look. I like the idea of two XLR inputs JUST IN CASE I need it. And I like the smaller form factor.

[@labandlegacy]

I used this wide rubbery tape (looks and acts like electrical tape) I got from Home Depot that was for sealing lawn drainage on my shotgun mic. It looks clean and actually helps with shock absorbing. Worked like a charm.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Oh nice! I just picked up some spacers from Amazon (recommended by Matt Day). I still feel like I hear handling noise but it’s not terrible

[@stevewelsh__]

Another great video, further solidifying my own confirmation bias towards this camera as i use mine daily too haha. Very interesting that your computer was able to handle h.265 better than h.264 422 considering the huge compression... I would love to use it but operate in a PAL area and h.265 only records 50 and 100p for me, not 25p, which is infuriating because it will do 24p if i set it to NTSC.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Steve. I think the GPU in my MBP has an h.265 4:2:0 encoder so that helps. By the way - I checked and I don't think I have that Wireless Go ii issue. Pretty sure it was you who asked about that right?

[@stevewelsh__]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Ahh yep that would definitely do it! Oh yes that was me! Yeh it seems to be an inherent shielding issue on many FX3’s and A7siii’s but not all. Very frustrating but my next move is to the DJI mic as soon as it’s available. Thanks for the reply mate, as always I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Looking forward to more 🤘🏻

[@ForenObjex]

Sorry if I missed a previous video or previous comment, brother - but could you explain your ideal Custom Button setup for the FX3?

[@schoeferfilm]

I made nearly the same experiences with my fx6 😉 there are some really negative points (audio only with the top handle, no touch autofocus) but at the end it is a great cam like the little brother the fx3 👍🏻 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@JunaidKureshi]

Verdict was 👌🏼👌🏼, like ur way of story telling

Thanks, makes me want to buy one !

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@Emiliotakas]

What an amazing video!! A fan here!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Likewise! What happened to the podcast?

[@Emiliotakas]

@@TheGlassEyeTV we are back!! Already 3 new episodes

[@maxburch486]

I’ve had mine since April and I love it over the c70 my work owns minus a few gripes. All Sony needs to do is add shutter angle and waveforms and it would be the perfect pocketable “cinema” cam. Maybe one day we will get it in an update

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I hear more and more about flimsy bits on the C70 also. The DGO sensor is amazing but as a small package, FX3 for my needs all day

[@DiminishingAugmentation]

You need to buy the Sony microphone spacer for the top handle. It turns it into a shockmount, solving your handling vibration problems.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Oh nice. Got a link for that?

[@DarrellDucharme]

Good points for both negatives and positives. For me I find manual WB way easier on Sony than Canon.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Good point. Yes, especially once customized, the Sony works better. I find button customization is much more limited on Canon.

[@EmileModesitt]

There’s a little spacer you can buy that will allow you to use other mics in the mic holder without handling noise. Also, regarding the white balance, isn’t there a button on the camera labeled white balance? Wondering what you meant when you said it was unintuitive.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I guess coming from a blackmagic it's many more steps. You click white balance, then you have to either pick a preset one or you go to kelvin, THEN you can scroll through different temperatures. I prefer dialing it in, and the shortcut I customized is one click then the rear wheel is your kelvin controller.

[@EmileModesitt]

@@TheGlassEyeTV gotcha, that makes sense. Sony always finds a way of over complicating things.

[@kapilesh14]

This is my first video of yours and I still subscribed because of the graphics and funny drawings.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thank you!

[@NickBB]

Great overview. I have the BM 6K pro but would love some autofocus for gimbal or run and gun shoots... komodo or the FX3 I have in mind,

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks. I'd say the FX3 is FAR more suited to convenience than the Komodo. Komodo you're still rigging and will need to weight down a bit as there's no IBIS to compensate the micro-jitters.

[@irosefilmsllc]

Hey bro. I had the 6k for a year. I was sad when i sold it to get the fx3. 6 months with it and no regrets! It’s way more comfortable to hold. Autofocus and low light are king! Only thing i miss is braw. Slog3 is just not the same

[@NickBB]

@@irosefilmsllc yea I love Braw so much !1

[@JosueEscogido]

Im a Red Scarlet W owner\shooter and I adore my FX3 great lil camera

[@christopher.9777]

Really cool camera! I've been going handheld with the in camera stabilizer on. My only problem is that my audio port from the body gives me feedback. I plug my audio into port 3 on the handle and it sounds great. Your comment about the menu hits home. I finally got my buttons right, but I might try your WB trick.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

The white balance on the wheel has been great! I’ve set it to hit the centre button then the wheel switches from shutter to WB.

[@Brendanyim]

stop pig hate! great video. you’ve been such an inspiration lately. i just posted a short film of my MBP unboxing, trying to incorporate elements i learned from your flatsixclassics film. excited to learn more from u

[@jayr1669]

One thing ive always noticed is that i can hear the differences in quality gear better than I can see the differences in video gear.

[@gmore70]

Perfect. I have a BM 6k pro and a cannon as a B camera. I now have a contract for a Hockey Team so needing to change my B camera. I love my BM.. is beautiful but my B camera has to have good autofocus ... So your story is so similiar I have to make the jump to my B bring the FX3

[@jonashuckphoto]

Oh boy I feel you. I'm mainly shooting stills... came from Sony but I cannot get Sony stills to look good. It was such a pain. The colors weren't even close to what I wanted. I'm so surprised not more people complaining about it. So after switching to the R5 I sometimes don't even edit colors at all since I like them that much straight out of camera. Surprisingly I'm not that bothered by Sony colors when it comes to video. Maybe SLOG handles that better i really don't understand this. Now I'm pretty happy that I'm in the Canon ecosystem so I can use the same glass for my BMPCC6K Pro and my R5. Really didn't want to have two different mount systems while traveling. Even tho you don't really need to rig the 6K Pro that much... but it's still a commitment especially when traveling. But the colors and image quality of the Blackmagic are one of the reasons I got excited about filmmaking at all. Well... Would love to only travel with one camera... but now I at least travel with less lenses. Got to say the quality you produce with the FX3 is incredible! Love your videos. Cheers

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

That's true. I've gotten the Sony video colours to a place I like but haven't experimented with the photos. I do agree though, they definitely take more work than images coming from a Canon.

[@Jonathan-wm5ju]

I actually prefer my Sony for pictures. You should check out a video made by Sean Tucker here on YT where he compares Canon and Sony colors for stills. Super cool video that explains why a lot of people prefer Canon colors.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Definitely will do that, thanks

[@HuyRebel]

think i need to get the a7s3 then

[@AronBagel]

I'm seriously considering getting one myself, but contrary to you all my amazon wish list consists of nothing but rigging gear LOL! I'm just such a fan of the flexibility, being able to either toss on a tiny pancake lens and just shoot for fun, or rig it out into a full beast of a cinema camera and go to town, but without having to deal with the hell that is the Blackmagic Pocket's ergonomics.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Yeah I still have my Blackmagic for the 'rigged out gigs' but since getting the FX3, it hasn't come out much to be honest.

[@DangLeProject92]

May I how do I set up 10bit 420 on Fx3 A7S3 ? I set XAVC S 4k 10bit not sure where can I set 420 to get my computer playback easier

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

it's there in the settings. It also depends what computer you have.

[@delux1101]

HOW DID YOU DO THAT WITH THE WHITE BALANCE i literally been trying to find the settings for that for so long

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

in the menu - Dial Customize -> My Dial Settings -> then set the control wheel to Kelvin. This way when you shoot you can press button in the centre of the control wheel and it switches the wheel function to white balance kelvin. Hope that helps.

[@AIishereFOR]

hi, if you don't use the top handle, do you happen to burn out the sound? as was the sony a7 iii? there the preamplifier was terrible and I wonder if there is such a problem in fx3 too?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I’m definitely no audio expert but I’m happy with it for YT. If you watch the Billy video it’s shot entirely with the mic plugged into the 3.5mm jack

[@kwameryan]

Hey Nima! I apologise in advance for all the questions in this comment, but I’m a big fan! So…1 Month and an R5C after this FX3 video are you considering consolidating back into Canon? I‘m actually selling my remaining E-mount glass. I switched to the RF system a couple years ago after owning an A7iii and just kept my Sony glass to hedge my bets, but I like where Canon seems to be headed enough to go RF exclusively...and the Sony menus and handling put me off lol…Also, I also watched your R5 video and 1) I love my Honda RV too! 2) What Canon are you shooting for stills? 3) Do you draw your own illustrations? (They‘re so entertaining). 4) Do you script your videos at all? You’re so smooth on camera. I want to do youtube and I’d be stoked if I could eventually present content like you do. Perfect blend of information and entertainment. Thanks for the fun.👍🏾

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Man, I feel your dilemma. Let's just say I put a $50 deposit on the R5C. Mind you it's refundable so I'm not entirely committed but certainly curious. I have so many thoughts and questions about the R5C I probably can't fit it in this message but in no particular order 1. I think the R5C may have inferior dynamic range when compared to the FX3 and it all depends how much of a difference. 2. I think for fast paced work run/gun stuff like YT videos, the FX3 will still be more convenient with regards to size and the AF. 3. I currently have an EOS R but was considering switching to Sony to share lenses - but now I'm leaning back towards Canon for stills. 4. My thoughts are perhaps trying it out when it's released to shoot an actual thing with it before making any decisions. And yes, I do the drawings myself - I find them enjoyable and they can often help achieve the "don't just say it, show it" approach to making videos. I do script them to a certain degree but things often change once I hit record. There's SO MUCH fumbling and terrible takes that hit the cutting room floor. The edit may come off as smooth but the recording is anything but! And DO IT! If you have the time, I say it's worth trying KZbin out. Just think, you and I wouldn't be chatting had it not been for me starting a channel.

[@kwameryan]

@@TheGlassEyeTV I appreciate you man, and thanks for taking the time to respond in detail. The encouragement really means a lot! 😊

[@stephanelaporte]

Wow. Subbed. Make more KZbin, this was an amazing review! Thanks!!!!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks Stephane!

[@CraigBeckta]

Great videos, you should check out how good the ProRes Raw footage looks. You'll need an Atomos Ninja V.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks. I have the Ninja V actually, but I edit in Resolve and the workflow for ProRes Raw is too much hassle for most projects. Resolve doesn’t support the codec

[@CraigBeckta]

@@TheGlassEyeTV I know I use Davinci but I also have Final Cut. Play Pro Studio can convert ProRes Raw to Cinema DNG and you can use that in Davinci.

[@Motionandstory]

I thought the difference bewteen the FX3 and A7s III was the internal fan? Anyone can confirm? Im still leaning toward FX3.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

There is an internal fan but neither really overheats. As a matter of fact, I've read more stories about the FX3 presenting an overheat warning (I've got it as well a couple of times). There is a 'high' setting that seems to address the issue.

[@angelguzman8737]

Coming from a canon shooter I actually used this camera just to test it out and it’s a badass camera

[@LuciferOldwine]

Really enjoy your videos. If the FX3 was equally priced with the C70, would you go for that instead? I mean the body size difference is not that big and you can get a great image much more easily.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Would be a tough one. I like having my camera with me when I’m out and about the C70 is a bit chunky. Ever since I got into the Sony world with the FX3 I’m growing more and more fond of that camera. The R5C would be more of a consideration but I haven’t tried it yet

[@northparkfilms3045]

It's funny cause I bought this camera as well and didnt love it for the first month it grew on me but now I love this camera. And yes once you customize the buttons it's great. The top handle is meh but paired with the rode wireless go 2 I've heard its great.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I’m a big fan of the Wireless Go ii paired with the FX3

[@VivaMediaInc]

Think it's still worth getting even after a year of its release? We'd like to have a Sony camera in our arsenal, but don't know which one.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

If you're looking for strictly video, can't go wrong with the FX3. Best video camera I've had in terms of the least barriers between picking it up and creating stuff.

[@LivingLife972]

thanks - bro, what lens are you using for FX3?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Mostly the sigma 24-70 f2.8 and the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8

[@LivingLife972]

@@TheGlassEyeTV nice, is the autofocus working good for both those glass?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

@Mark-vn8rt I don’t have G Master lenses to compare with but I’m happy with both

[@kidcoma1340]

Doesn't the FX3 have a dedicated WB button on the top right?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Sure does. But then you gotta press that, then scroll down to 'kelvin' , select that, then you can finally tweak the colour temperature. For a 'cinema' camera that's a bit silly

[@kidcoma1340]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Oof yeah, that sounds like a hassle...

[@enriquequiroga2824]

I'm definitely getting an FX3. The thing is, is it worth it to pair it with an Atomos Ninja V for the RAW footage?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I guess it depends what you edit with. I use DaVinci and it doesn’t support ProResRaw, so even though I have a Ninja V, I’ve never used it with the FX3.

[@enriquequiroga2824]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Oh I see, thanks for the response friend! Greetings from Mexico!

[@EnnTomi1]

My tldr, Its a great video camera, but a hard stretch call it cinema camera. is there more footage about the intro? that welding i mean. I am about to do one (steel factory shoot), and i need some idea and insperations xD

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

They’re clips from the “Billy” video on this channel if you haven’t seen it already

[@gerhartenders2815]

why did you go fx3 over a7siii? thanks for an actually good review

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

To be honest, probably for reasons that didn’t ultimately matter. 1. Because of the top handle (didn’t end up using it much) 2. The mounting options built into the body of the camera (I don’t mount anything to it) 3. Internal fan to combat overheating (from what I’ve seen, neither of the two really overheat so probably a non issue) 4. Slightly smaller body 5. Looks a lot cooler than the A7Siii (subjective aesthetic taste)

[@dcaudioyxe]

I use the top handle on just about every shoot I do and its one of the main reasons I bought the camera. Almost every shoot I do I use a boom mic and I want to be able to to go LXR into the camera with some kind of passable preamp.The handle gives you that. Why you would put a shotgun mic on the top of a camera is beyond me as you won't get usable sound like that anyway. It doesn't do 24fps.The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: 23.98 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, and 120p: 119.88 fps.

[@onimar]

Love the FX3 but I really wish they'd put in the eVND from the FX6 in it.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Yeah, there have been a few days when I wish it had one but coming from the Blackmagic, I guess I was used to not having one.

[@Superjeanmarc]

I have an FX3 since 6 months too and I do not agree with the top handle.. What's that idea of putting tape? There are rubber spacers specially made for that but you can also use a piece of old bicycle inner tube .. I know its weird to have to do that on a 4000 box camera, but it works! No noise.. And other than that, to me, its the opposite, I've never used my FX3 without the top handle, although I was convinced I would take advantage of the modularity and compactness of the system (and I therefore even purchased the Sony ECM-B1M shotgun mic to use without the handle)

[@MEBoisv]

Surprisingly my biggest complaint is the screen. Not the brightness of it but the swivel joint. I actually find myself preferring the screen on my a7iii to the one on my a7siii/fx3. I thought I missed the swivel screens my Canons used to have but the grass isn't always greener on the other side. The swivel screen is a lot less practical when rigging the camera out imo. I like the way I can easily tilt my a7iii screen up, and that would work so well with the awkward joystick whateveryoucallit that the fx3 has on top instead of on the back. Oh well. Great camera.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Agree with the weird joystick placement. I don’t think I’ve ever used it. But I’m a fan of the swivel screen especially on a gimbal.

[@markmarker_creations]

rigophobia. oh thx for naming this desease, i thought i was alone... i'm not and feeling much better now. i choose the 6600 exactly for this reason, even without some of the A7 features,. because it's fast. yes, sony menus are weird, but the cam do it's job. thx again, great vid, the fx3 would be my next one. bam.

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

Love the video but will disagree on white balance. Maybe because I set my buttons up as if it was a hybrid camera but the custom white balance tool is the best I’ve ever used. It’s so intuitive and being able to move the little box to your gray card, wherever it is in your scene, and you’re set.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Fair enough. But I’m not a fan of the card thing as it’s just not practical for the way I shoot. I prefer just dialing it in Kelvin as I go about my shoot

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

@@TheGlassEyeTV not sure if you e tried one but the A1 has a cool auto white balance lock that you can program to a button so you can leave auto on, then lock it in for specific shots where it could shift and make grading difficult. I hoped it would come to the fx3 in firmware but I doubt t it.

[@fearopolis]

Panasonic S5 is a better option in my opinion for the budget and some comparable specs! Good review!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

the lack of useable continuous AF is what made none of the Panasonics an option for me.

[@Diminish12]

Have you considered the new Sony A7IV as your next camera. Alot of people are selling there FX3 and A7SIII for the A7IV. Even though it has a crop at 4k 60 it's oversampling from 7k makes the FX3/A7S3 footage look like 1080p.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I’ve considered it as an addition but certainly not to replace it. It seems to be a great hybrid camera but the rolling shutter alone is reason not to get rid of the FX3. It all depends on what you’re shooting.

[@reckerproduction9468]

This is so honest and true👍, now how do I get an fx3 in Ghana 🇬🇭 , that's car money here

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I wish I knew

[@kaioldenburg9847]

Would you say the FX3 has an superior image quality over the A7S3? Some say the FX3 has a more “Filmic”/ less digital look to it Thanks for the great video!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Wouldn’t be able to tell you as I wasn’t able to compare them back to back. I actually hadn’t heard that - I’d be curious to see a test too

[@LeoMaverick]

FX3 has the S-cinetone codec and it's more cinematic

[@PNWMOTION]

@@LeoMaverick the a7siii also has s-cinetone along with the a74

[@willvisions]

Rig phobia 😂, I love rigging. And perfectly comfortable jumping from mirror less to the complexities of cine cams

[@andyreins3390]

“You can only use Sony (microphones). If you’re using like a Sennheiser or a Rode it’s too big”... Not true; this shock mount perfectly fits the Sennheiser MKH 50 and the like. And please don’t wrap tape around your mic like a tard; if you get handling noise from that it’s your own fault. You can buy rubber o-rings specifically for this purpose from B&H Photo for under $10. Or go to your local Menard’s/Lowe’s/Home Depot; they have them there for under a dollar. Just search for “rubber o-ring gaskets”. They come in many sizes.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Sony cameras are stunning their I'd depth to them that no others can match it'd hard to explain its kind of like there tvs they just have this look and depth to them lol

[@mrdamiansingh]

C70 broooooooooooooo my R5 doesn’t over heat in 4K 24/30 and if I’m using 8K/4K HQ or 120 I’m very selective and now with the 1.5 update… vehicle recognition and the real reason I stick to my R5 that vr lens I ordered hmmmm image creating content for clients using that that would be so dope

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I was so close to the C70 but the FX3 is just bulletproof for it's size and quite a bit less expensive. no line skipping, no overheating - just shitty menus, but it works! Also easier to balance on more small gimbals

[@mrdamiansingh]

@@TheGlassEyeTV YOU GOT TO WORK WITH WHATS BEST FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT IS BEST FOR SOMEONE ELSE ... KEEP CREATING KEEP ENTERTAINING

[@evanthecameraman]

The 1 issue.....and I mean if it had it I would switch.....is no built-in ND filters. I just can't.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

For a camera this size, I don’t mind. Definitely would be a nice to have, but not a deal breaker for me.

[@NathanHoang]

Bro!!! You’re making wanna cheat on the pocket4k 😂. Like you said, blackmagic is great, beautiful colors and everything but rigging it up or even for gimbal use…its a excruciating 😖 . This is such a tough decision.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Yeah man, the conveniences are tough to beat with the Sony.

[@Yartin]

Would you have rather bought the A7siii and put that extra couple hundred dollars in your pocket/towards something else?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I think I’d still go with the FX3. I like the form factor, but overall they’re basically the same camera. Since this video I’ve used the top handle and it actually worked out great for some projects.

[@itsmarcocanlas]

No way, 10bit 420! How’s that compared to 10bit 422?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Honestly, holds up great for me. The entire Billy video was 4:2:0

[@itsmarcocanlas]

@@TheGlassEyeTV wowza

[@berathasani5996]

Your background music is out and loud, i had to stop the video 2,3 times just to check who is plays that music wile im listening you.

[@digitalfilmreviews7843]

I'ma wait for the r5c. Sony colours and ibis still janky to me.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Yeah, that's gonna be a super enticing camera. Probably with a hefty price tag

[@gregk1075]

Rigs are for Pigs had me howling

[@csmvideoproductions7359]

Sounds like the FX-6 is a better option for you

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

The FX6 is a great camera but too big for what I wanted, however I wanted something I literally have with me everywhere I go - doesn't quite work with the FX6

[@raquetamalvada]

rigphobia jajajajajajajaajajajajajajaja

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

It’s a real problem

[@sfinnera1]

Rigs are for pigs 🐽 lol

[@tiger4899]

I don’t know why your audio value is low and messy

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

This is such a helpful comment. Thank you

[@ArmandD]

With the top handle, you can buy a Sony Microphone Spacer which is a little rubber piece that allows the handle to be compatible with other mics. I did this with my FX3, and my Rode shotgun mic has never left the camera since then.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Is it just the cheap one on Amazon? And you're getting no handling noise?

[@sampriest12]

Lmao!!! Stop pig hate!!!! 🤣😂🥹 Great video. I subscribe, annoyed, today after realizing that I hadn’t. I appreciate your content.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Hahah thanks man