SONY FX3 worth it in 2024? | 2.5 YEAR REVIEW

[@Strouse-g6t]

wow just wow felt like i was wathcing a Hollywood trailer. Loved this review and ill be picking up mu fx3 tmr upgrading from a a7iii so im super excited and this just sealed the deal.

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope it will serve you well 🙌

[@mukulkapoor]

What an amazing video, I absolutely loved everything that you’re creating! I’m about to invest in my first high-end camera, and I’d really appreciate your advice. Do you think I should go for the FX3 now in 2024, or would it be wiser to wait for the possible release of the FX3 Mark 2? Thank you so much for all the amazing content that you’re bring to creators like me once again! 🙌🏻

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks a ton, glad you enjoyed the video! ✌️ I'd still highly recommend the FX3 in 2024. It's successor apparently won't come out this year (according to Sony rumors) and we don't yet know what it's even supposed to bring to the table. The FX3 has just about anything I could wish for from a solo operator's camera but the decision comes down to the way you view filmmaking equipment. Many people feel like they have to have the newest tech in order to not limit themselves. A good example would be upgrading your smartphone every year. Personally I'm of the opinion that we're at a point we're basically any mid-tier mirrorless camera is an absolute power house, no matter what the next era may bring. I'm also still using my old iPhone 11, so there you have it. 🤷‍♂️😄

[@invisibleadversary]

The FX3 is the best overall camera I've ever owned. If it had internal NDs it'd be perfect in my eyes but currently it's the best run and gun camera on the market. Of course they'll release newer and "better" cameras this year but the FX3 does most things exceptionally well in a super small form factor. As long as 4K is around, this camera is a viable choice.

[@MarcelGlas]

Perfect summary of this camera my friend. I agree with everything you've said. 🙌

[@filmymadhuni]

What a great presentation. Amazing work.🔥👏 I am planning to upgrade to FX3 myself, but in doubt whether it's still relevant in 2024. The information you have provided in this video is certainly going to help me to decide!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks a lot! Glad it was helpful!

[@kamikaze1213]

Great video. I’m still shooting with my F55, global shutter, 16 bit linear RAW, hell I can shoot X-OCN.

[@NEVERAGAIN007]

Your videos are soooo inspiring. Kudos my friend!!! Big ups🔥🔥🔥

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks man! Very happy to hear!

[@matthieuionesco1501]

great video. I am actually going to buy it this month. Also what do you edit on?

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you Matthieu! I've been using Davinci Resolve for the past couple of years. Would highly recommend it for the color grading workflow alone.

[@arminbaldon5347]

Great Video! I'm currently using the GH5 and looking to upgrade to a new full-frame camera. I'm torn between the S5iix and the FX3. Do you think the extra cost for the FX3 is worth it? I’ve watched several footage videos from both cameras on KZbin, especially in the music video genre, and I find Sony’s look much more modern and cinematic.

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey Armin! Instead of looking at the cameras exclusively I'd recommend thinking about the entire ecosystem you'd invest into. You'll eventually replace your camera while you'd ideally want to keep the lenses you've bought. This can be a huge cost factor in many cases.

[@localsymbiosis]

Great work I am surprised by the quality of your content with the subscriber count. You are destined for success on youtube if you stay consistent with posting.

[@MarcelGlas]

Wow, thanks a lot for this! 🙌

[@editboy23]

How did you get that tiny bit of shake on your graphics screen? That really nails the film look. Great content!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks friend! I use the Gate Weave feature of the Dehancer Plugin for this. ✌️

[@gustavo.visuals]

Awesome video! I own an FX3 for years now and I absolutely love it. One note tho: When you mentioned The Creator, it was Gareth Edwards (The Director of the movie) that talked about why he chose the FX3, not Greg Fraser. Great job on the video 👊

[@MarcelGlas]

Glad you enjoy it as much as I do Gustavo! Feels like we've got endless possibilites in our hands nowadays. Respectfully have to disagree on your note though. Greig was the initial DoP for the project and chose the FX3 since he had been working with it on a few commercial projects. Edwards went with his choice since both of them share a distaste for how Hollywood usually produces big budget cinema and Edwards needed something to shoot with in the style of his first movie Monsters. Oren Soffer hopped onto the project when Greig had to leave for Dune 2 and the camere had already been selected. That being said, none of this really matters since none of them could come up with a better camera at the time. ✌

[@gustavo.visuals]

@@MarcelGlas yes we do 😁 I knew about the involvement of Greig on the early stages of the movie, but didn’t know about his influence on choosing the camera. If that’s the case, thank you for clarifying 👊🏽 Also, I’d love it if you could head over to my channel and give feedback of my video about The Creator + FX3 😊 Keep up the good work

[@ekphotography]

Man, I had the FX3 when it first came out, Had to sell in the pandemic unfortunately and got an A7IV which I actually love but it over heats like crazy, Since a year I have been back to doing 99% video and contemplating getting the FX30 or Fx3 if I can scrape the funds together.. Not sure if I can get by with the FX30 which is way cheaper and wait until the FX3II which might come out really "soon". One of my concerns also is with my A7IV I shoot 16:9 and have no problems cropping to vertical and it is really good quality and sharp but it is a downsampled 6K sensor. Would the FX3 have the same quality since it is only a 4.6K sensor? I never got a chance to use 16:9 and crop to vertical when I had it. Apparently the FX30 is also from a 6-7K sensor and I am wondering if it is going to crop better for that purpose..? I also do not shoot much super low light. Any suggestions from any professionals that may have a user experience with this? Thanks!!

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey man, thanks for commenting! I personally think spending money you don't have on camera equipment is never a good choice. Many people consistently show that you can create stunning visuals with relatively cheap gear. Whether the FX3 or FX30 might be the right pick for you heavily depends on your style of shooting. If you do a lot of run and gun I'd say the FX3's lowlight is more important than you'd think because it opens up tons of lenses you wouldn't be using otherwise. Then again investing into full frame lenses is quite a bit more expensive compared to APS-C lenses, so be aware of this. I've never had any issues with cropping 16:9 footage for vertical video even when doing digital zooms in post an no customer ever noticed anything. In my opinion the sensor holds up very well. As far as I know there is no FX3ii on the horizon, when you look to reliable sources like Sony rumors, so this shouldn't be a concern.

[@Rahproductionsmiami]

Great video!!! im in love my fx3's too!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you very much! Still such an amazing camera.

[@flow_flotte]

Really nice video ! Nice to have a feedback from an indie solo operator (like most of us ahah) Which software do you use for grading ? Because that’s fine work !!

[@MarcelGlas]

Much appreciated Florian! My software of choice would be DaVinci Resolve. Still feel like the grading tools are unmatched.

[@the.cloudychef]

Really well done 👏🏽 hope the views go up

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Bo_Hazem]

Top quality video! I own the a7SIII and never had an issue with it but I think I would've opted for FX3 if it came earlier. The EVF is handy though when outside and no bright monitor is mounted. Actually the original a7S from 2014 is still unmatched outside Sony which is mindboggling. Why other competitors leaving so much money on the table? On a wedding I even used 51,200 ISO in HLG3 and the customer was shocked because it was too dark at the spot and I never used any lights and still managed to make a plausible video quality. a7SIII, FX3, FX6 are a must for any serious filmmaker. Considering to add both the a9III and a7Rv in the near future.

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks friend! I agree with your statements. There is so much room to pull out a usable shot nowadays. It's truly incredible how powerful these things have become.

[@MurlykinYaroslav]

Hello, thank you for your video. I would appreciate hearing your recommendation. I'm considering upgrading from my Sony a6400 to a full-frame camera, and I'm facing a dilemma: whether to spend and get the FX3 or save money and go for the ZV-E1, getting pretty much the same image but with the remaining funds invested in more lenses, etc? I shoot a variety of content, from events to weddings, so my direction is quite diverse.

[@natepotter6911]

If you do photo work, the FX3 is not very good, although it works in a pinch. If you're only doing video, the FX3 is the way to go. No overheating, many other advantages. That said, if you're lacking glass, that's always an investment to consider.

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey Yaroslav! To me, the decision is quite straight forward. If you earn money with your videos, go for the more reliable piece of equipment and get the FX3. The ZV-E1 is incredibly powerful but this makes it prone to overheating issues. If an FX3 and a good lens would break the bank, stick to your existing gear and put some money on the side until you can afford it. I really like the ZV-E1 but only as a B-cam or travel companion, not as a camera you'd want to base your income on. Hope this helps.

[@MurlykinYaroslav]

Thank you for your advice and opinion, Marcel. Appreciate it! @@MarcelGlas

[@MurlykinYaroslav]

thank you for your advice! @@natepotter6911

[@VELVET462]

im thinking of changing from my FX30 to FX3, the FX30 was my first better camera, but i didnt knew the difference of APSC and FF Sensors ... i like the FX30 but i think with the FX3 i could get better quality with less work. Do you work with prores raw? i just tried it with the atomos and just loved the workflow and easier editing, of course the noise reduction is a little heavy to do, davinci crashes for me when using Neat Noise reduction xD dunno why, i have atm 32GB Ram+ RTX3070

[@MarcelGlas]

I feel like quite a few people ditched their FX3 when the FX30 was released and somehow expected it to be the superior choice - all of this depends on your usecase of course. Some people will also tell you that it's not worth to upgrade to full frame, since compatible lenses are much more expensive. No opinion out there (including mine) truly matters at the end of the day, all of it comes down to your needs and what you want to shoot. I wouldn't say you'll be able to get "better" results with an FX3. In fact the image from the FX30 is more detailed due to it's downsampling from a 6k sensor and the higher megapixel count. But as I was illustrating in the video, the FX3's image is 100% good enough to be considered as "stunning" or "detailed". The people that'll be seeing your videos won't ask themselves if the image would be better if it was sharper, only us nerds would think about something like that. Personally, I record in 25p XAVC S or 50p XAVC HS onto two V60 SD Cards. The footage runs smoothly on my M1 Mac Mini and from what I'ce seen and tested the differences in quality are neglectable. Not sure how you're editing atm but I always work on a 1080p timeline and only change it to 4k for my final render. This may help with performance if you haven't already tried.

[@VELVET462]

just wanna use it for 1 KZbin talking Head setup which will always be the same, just need to create one good nodetree or lut or whatever. And yess im working on timeline in 1080, basicly the same like you do, im just new with the FX30 and also Davinci but a few tricks i already learned the past weeks hehe@@MarcelGlas

[@MarcelGlas]

@@VELVET462 if you'll only be needing a camera for this one constant environment I'd say the FX30 will serve you just fine. I prefer the FX3 due to it's flexibility in various uncontrolled situations but if you're in no need for this, the choice of brand or camera model beyond a certain point won't matter and you've certainly reached this point with the FX30. I'd say you'll be better of with keeping what you have and investing in some good lights or interesting set design pieces. This will level up you're talking heads setup way beyond anything a "better" camera could offer.

[@VELVET462]

@@MarcelGlas got u, was just a tought but as said, im pretty happy with the FX30, will spare the money and try to get the best out of this room.. i have a big amarans lightings collected, just need to learn how to get the best out of them

[@MarcelGlas]

@@VELVET462 Wish you all the best man!

[@infernalreapers]

Hey I recently bought this beauty and updated it. What would you recommend shooting on, SLOG-3 or Cine EI? Thanks in advance!!

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey bud! Personally, I stick to Cine EI and use a custom button to toggle between the two base ISOs which gives me the best noise performance. I then use variable ND filters on my lenses to dial in the right exposure.

[@infernalreapers]

@@MarcelGlas That's what I thought. Thank you very much!!

[@MarcelGlas]

@@infernalreapers You're welcome man!

[@foggymossstudio]

Great video! Keep up the awesome work!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you very much!

[@jobyhelms]

Well shoot, I guess I’m buying an fX3 😂. Excellent video and great grading

[@MarcelGlas]

Happy to hear! It'll definitely serve you well.

[@JoseSpenaN]

Love the grading!!!! I want that gear... Meanwhile FX30 little sis is doing really great.

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks Jose! There's so many great options out there at the moment.

[@gabrielrolim]

Which lenses do you use in the footage from this video? It looks amazing

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey Gabriel, thanks a lot! It was shot with a Helios 44-2 with anamorphic modifications and a Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5. If you're interested in these lenses you can check out their review videos on my channel.

[@gabrielrolim]

@@MarcelGlas amazing! I will check it for sure, it gave a really nice look and feel!

[@DanAllouche]

beautifully done!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks a lot Dan!

[@natepotter6911]

Is this all your footage? I think maybe a bunch of stock footage rolled in?

[@MarcelGlas]

No stock footage. All of it was filmed by me on my FX3. You can trace back all the projects (with the exception of one or two unreleased ones) on my channel.

[@natepotter6911]

@@MarcelGlas awesome, nice work!

[@MarcelGlas]

@@natepotter6911 Thanks a bunch Nate!

[@fabiobreccia34]

but weren't the base ISO at 640 and 12800? not 800

[@MarcelGlas]

If you shot in SLOG3 the base ISO shifts to 800

[@hari_fyi]

What are the lenses u used

[@MarcelGlas]

I use the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 for many commercial jobs that require a lot of flexibility. I've recently picked up the Super Takumar 28mm f3.5 for it's beautiful lens flares. My absolute favorite lens however is my modded Helios 44-2 58mm f2.

[@hari_fyi]

@@MarcelGlas I too wanna buy mine is apsc need to slowly invest in glass for long term

[@MarcelGlas]

@@hari_fyi Depending on whether you're shooting a lot of paid work or mainly passion projects you may want to have a look at some old vintage lenses. Obviously they don't have any autofocusing capabilities but many of them cover full frame and are cheap or relatively affordable.

[@hari_fyi]

@@MarcelGlas yes currently I'm in the stage of learning. Thank u.

[@rayanmagneto]

im confused between FX3 vs BMD Cinema 6k !!!

[@MarcelGlas]

Both of them certainly have their place. In the end, it'll likely come down to some minute details whether you'll want to pick one or the other.

[@rayanmagneto]

@@MarcelGlas which one would you pick!

[@dan_evsky]

@@rayanmagneto FX3 - because its freaking noctovisor, Dynamic Range, IBIS

[@MarcelGlas]

@rayanmagneto Tough one to answer as this mainly depends on your needs. The FX3 is the better camera for my specific needs but you may want to consider the following: Do you already own lenses for specific mounts? Is price a factor for you? Is IBIS more important than built-in NDs? Do you shoot in low light often? Do you need a flip-out screen or not? Will you use the camera in various situations or only in controlled studio settings.

[@rayanmagneto]

cool got it@@MarcelGlas

[@hanley-darlington]

you need to work on your audio but the content is great

[@MarcelGlas]

Old video, check out the newest review mate ✌️

[@boxoffisa]

The title to this video make it look like this camera was released in early 2000s. These KZbinrs are making many people make mistakes. Like confusing a lot of folks. Cameras have been turned into fashion that each year we have to think very hard what to get and replace.

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I do agree with your sentiment and try my best to convey to people that new or expensive isn't always the thing to go for. That being said, with the advent of 8K sensors, global shutter, AI chips and so forth, this question is definitely not just about a fashion statement.

[@aramsuncinema278]

A93 thooo

[@MarcelGlas]

I can see the appeal for sure. Much more expensive though and the main point I was trying to get across is the fact that people tend to get new gear before mastering their already owned gear. It might be the better choice for you but that depends on many variables only you can answer.

[@PedroPascoaPedro]

The vast majority of you don't need a better camera than your phone's

[@MarcelGlas]

100% agreed. Then again, people who are watching this review likely a) tend to get more serious about filmmaking or b) already earn their money with a proper camera. Smartphones are at a point where they make most consumer cameras irrelevant in most use cases they were intended for. They still can't compete against the cameras on the prosumer market and they don't really need to to be honest.

[@MarcelGlas]

@georgerady9706 Good point George!

[@quang5DCameras]

No It's NOT worth cause FX3II is coming in March 2024. You should Wait instead.

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks for watching! I do understand the reasoning behind your statement. That being said, a potential second generation doesn't make the FX3 a worse choice.

[@RippedEdits]

sources?

[@MarcelGlas]

@@RippedEdits Most likely Sony rumors. That being said, this got more unlikely since Sony announced an update to the FX3 for September 2023. There is always going to be a new camera on the horizon. It seldomly makes sense to wait.

[@tomorrowshappiness]

ahh, see what happens when you spread rumors that aren't true? still no Fx3 ii... or even real release dates for it. imagine if people listened to you.