Sony FX30 thoughts 18 months later

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00:00 Intro
00:40 Design
03:36 Sensor
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[@yasha1928]

I bought one of these and it paid itself off in the first month I bought it Fantastic piece of kit & your videos helped pave a roadmap for me

[@-441-]

Dang bro, you gotta give me some advice! I wanna be like you! How'd you manage to get work after the first month?

[@Kaotix_music]

I’ve been using my FX30 since the day it came out. It was actually footage you sent to Qazi for a color grading tutorial that pushed me to buy it. Been using it ever since. I’ve had people blownnnn away with the projects I’ve done for them and new clients thought I actually had REDs look at my portfolio 🤭 I think people get too caught up with the specs. Just go out and shoot. You’ll learn how to go around certain limitations of your camera. I know the biggest thing people knock this camera for is low light performance but…something about the noise you get out of this camera is just - different. I guess because the sensors 6K, noise reduction plays so nicely with FX30 footage I’ve had my ISO CRANKKKED on a shoot in a dark town where we only used nearby store and city lights and a bit of DaVinci NR…the noise was virtually gone and the footage looked incredibly natural. Get an FX30…you’ll love it

[@CateredChaos]

This

[@chrisharris_arizona]

I had my ISO at 16,000 for a shot (overexposed it a bit) and brought it down in post with just a touch of NR and there was next to zero noise, clean image. Amazing.

[@CateredChaos]

@@chrisharris_arizona comments like these make me feel waaaay more confident with the fx30, I mean I get it, people who own full frame want it to be the only sensor great in low light and Sony doesn't want you to think you can get a clean image cranking it because it'd (likely) tank some higher end sales but hey, a sharper sensor and still able to get a clean image in lower light is just the fucking icing on the cake. Cheers boys 🍻

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

hit the nail on the head. In the right hands the FX30 or any other new camera is pretty unstoppable these days

[@Kaotix_music]

@@CateredChaos I think it’s more KZbin’s pushing full frame than it is Sony themselves. Otherwise, Sony wouldn’t have given us the FX30. But it’s guys like Jason I love watching because he seems to give a lot of products more oppurtunity and a chance and seems to dive into it without others opinions and gives his honest thoughts

[@cbmediapros]

I just picked up this camera, was really digging for videos on current thoughts, tricks and tips on this camera so I’m very glad you put this video out =)

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

thank you. glad you enjoy

[@cazimages]

just bought mine today! great video btw

[@Dwoalin]

I've been following your videos and many others over the past year or so trying to decide between the FX30 and then the 6700. Finally deciding on the FX30 and hopefully going to be able to grab one in the next month or so, thank you for all your coverage on the FX30, Jason ❤

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Brilliant! The FX30 is still a beast of a camera years to come IMO

[@BehindTheNeedle]

Totally agree! The FX30 is my main camera. I use it to shoot doc style interviews with tattoo artists. The camera delivers every single time. It's such a workhorse. Pairing it with the Sony 16-55mm F2.8, Tiffin Black Mist 1/8, and the Sony ECM-M1. Loving it! Thanks for the review, Jason!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thanks for watching. Such a workhorse of a camera and enough features for us for years to come

[@VOKASINEMA]

Nice work. Great video.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

thank you

[@AaronFigueroa1]

I recently bought this camera and coming from the zv e10 this camera is amazing

[@wipertechtube]

Gonna invest in this as my bodies for podcasting and interviews. Great vid!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

internal fan is great for long record times

[@Halfday04]

Commenting in South Korea. I've been using FX30 for four months now. No nightshoots and not enough budget, so I chose FX30 instead of FX3 and it was a great choice. The work was great, and the XLR handle is very convenient. Long live The APS-C, and Super 35. 한국에서 댓글을 남깁니다. FX30을 넉달째 사용중입니다. 저조도 촬영 비중이 매우 적고, 예산이 부족하여 FX3대신 FX30을 선택하였습니다. 아주 훌륭한 선택이었습니다. 결과물은 훌륭했고 XLR 핸들은 매우 편리합니다. 😊

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

that is awesome! nice work my friend

[@Halfday04]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema If i wanna run and gun event shooting, i picked 18105G lens. It became lightweight camcorder like sony handycam. power zoom, and nice oss if i shooting Ads or short film , i use prime lenses, it becoming good cinema camera. FX30 is nice 'hybrid' camera. it just changing lens. FX30 is transporting handycam to cinema camera, it's perfect on my shooting environment 만약 제가 런앤건 행사 촬영을 한다면, 18105G 렌즈를 고릅니다. FX30은 가벼운 캠코더가 됩니다. 소니 핸디캠 처럼요. 전동줌과 훌륭한 OSS를 지원합니다. 광고나 단편 영화를 촬영할때는 단렌즈를 사용합니다. 그러면 바로 좋은 시네마 카메라가 됩니다. FX30은 멋진 하이브리드 카메라입니다. 그저 렌즈만 바꾸면 핸디캠에서 시네마 카메라가 됩니다. 제 촬영 환경에서는 아주 편리합니다.

[@Halfday04]

런앤건 행사 촬영을 할때 18105G 렌즈를 사용하면 소니 핸디캠처럼 가벼운 캠코더가 됩니다. 훌륭한 파워줌과 OSS를 가지고 있습니다. 광고나 단편 영화를 촬영할때는 단렌즈들을 사용하는데, 이때는 좋은 시네마 카메라가 됩니다. FX30은 멋진 ‘하이브리드’ 카메라 입니다. 그저 렌즈 교체로 핸디캠에서 시네마 카메라가 됩니다. 제 업무 환경에 완벽합니다. Using 18105G lens to shoot run&gun events makes it a light camcorder like a SonyHandyCam. It has a great power zoom and OSS. Prime lenses are used when filming commercials or short films, which makes it a good cinema camera. The FX30 is a cool 'hybrid' camera. It just becomes a cinema camera in a handycam with lens replacements. Perfect for my work environment. ps. If i do this on fx3, i must buy 28135G. It too expensive, and heavy. but it's only ff standard zoom lens has powerzoom. Therefore... 18105G is very cheap and lightweight.

[@Timelessweddingfilms]

I use this as my b cam along with the Ronin 4D - it’s absolutely perfect for something that just needs to get the job done with an amazing image - awesome review bro 😎

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Ronin 4D is a good A Cam that's for sure but so is the FX30 for the B Cam!

[@fofopho]

So I’ve been using the a7s III since it first came out as my primarily video workhorse. Eventually replaced my a7r III with the a7 IV for photo work. As a hobby I wanted to get more into wildlife photography, so I grabbed an a6700 for a budget birding camera. I hated it for birding, but it REALLY sold me on how good the FX30 actually is. The video files coming out of the a6700 are beautiful. Def grabbing an FX30 soon.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yeah that new APS-C sensor is quite nice considering these cameras are fairly "cheap" for what you get nowadays

[@petreaba]

Fx30 has been more than enough for projects I've done. I also own just two lenses and the rest of the gear I usually rent and include in project costs. Less is more.

[@dirtypawsgoldadventures]

Just got my fx30 and absolutely love it. Glad I did not get the fx3 as my last cam was a GoPro. Soo happy we are getting shutter angle, as a newb to filming I feel the shutter angle is going to be easier to understand when filming. Thank you Jason for all the great info on the fx30. I have always been curious what a full frame anamorphic lens with a speed booster on an APSC Censor would look like? just curious as I have not really found any info on such a setup.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

You will just gain a little more shallower depth with the speed booster. That is the most noticable thing. I have just been using the Laowa Nanomorphs and fairly happy with the look they bring once the scene is lit nicely

[@marcyoung8549]

Jason love the video!! who makes the nato rail adapter on the grip side of your camera?????? thanks !!!

[@BrownGuyMadeIT]

FX30 is my main body, Moved from a BMPCC4K to the fx30 an I have no regrets.. I was worried about it being crop sensor in low light but honestly, I've never had any issues with the lowlight capabilies. Recently even used the camera for a photoshoot and once again was blown away.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Great comment. I was also surprised by the photos on this thing. The sensor is pretty damn good in a lot of situations

[@BrownGuyMadeIT]

​@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Agreed, not alot of people talk about the photo capabilities, not a lot of people go into detail on how to make the gear work for you.. I debated for so long on the fx30 or fx3 an in most use cases, the fx30 hits the nail on everything I do.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*Still rocking my FX30 after buying it 14months ago and it's Literally My Main Camera paired with my first G Lens the Sony 15mm F1.4 AND I'm learning how to shoot vertical content it's just Awesome and I don't play on getting rid of it EVERY*

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

oh that 15mm lens is really sharp! I love that thing

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Yeah you did a review on it, I bought it at the beginning of the Year and traded in my Sigma16mm.

[@gingersmedia]

the week this was announced for pre order, I was shopping for the FX3 and ready to bite the bullet, and then I saw the price and specs of the FX30 and that I could keep all of my adapted EF glass I had been using with my GH4 and it was a no brainer. Paid for itself within the first month of owning it, absolute rockstar camera for $1800

[@LOMISFILM]

Alright, you sold me. Probably getting one of these as a B-cam to my FX6. Far more affordable than getting a B-cam for my V-Raptor...

[@activeproduction5333]

Absolutely 💯 It paid for itself after 4 jobs.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

now that's what I love to hear. Tools getting the done! Well done!

[@nashhall694]

Great review Jason, here is my take from a full time wedding videographer. I have 3 Fx30’s along with s3, R5 & 4. I shoot solo using all 6 cameras during a ceremony, so I have auto iso on at the lowest practical setting & use nd’s to control exposure. I shoot all 6 in 10 bit slog 3.cine. & it is super easy to match all 6 cameras up in Resolve. I have to over expose more on the fx30’s (1.7 stops) as even on a bright day 800iso, I can get noise in the black suits. But overall super happy with the Fx30’s. I also use the 1,2 & 3 memory dial to quickly switch frame rates where the shutter angle is already set as I haven’t got time to muck around.👍🤗🙏nutty nashy

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

hey mate! agreed. for the price they rock. Just have to know how to exposure for clean shadows and shes golden!

[@ItsJFox]

Always love your gear videos Jason! Question, if you could get the FX30 or A7cii for the same price, which would you choose for a video podcast?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

they're both perfectly fine for that. FX30 may just be a tad more reliable with the inbuilt fan

[@ItsJFox]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thanks bro! 🤙🏼

[@ccphotofilm]

Hi there Jason, my question to you, I own a couple of A74 and I´m very pleased in terms of video results, but the annoying 4K60p crop makes me think of comparing it to the FX30 60p no crop. The form factor would be the same but not the same sensor. What would be the best performance comparing A74 crop 4K60p to 4K 60p from FX30?

[@brandongonzales6374]

The camera so nice I bought it twice.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

hahahaha now that is awesome

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Hey Bro, I’m a Canon user but looking to move across to Sony as I’m over paying soo much for lenses. Would you recommend this or the ZVE-1 for an all rounder? I’m using it for KZbin videos & Reels as well as some Church Photography etc. Thanks Jason

[@azimow2905]

ZV-line are the worst cameras you can buy

[@owenjenkinsofficial]

I love my FX30! Gonna get some anamorphics this year. Looking at the s35 Remus 1.5x 35mm T1.6 and maybe the Laowa 65mm with the extra 1.33x adapter as well. I’d love the FX3/30 to get 1.5x desqueeze support but regardless I’ll probably use a monitor anyways so I won’t cry about it 😂 and shutter angle ain’t a big concern since I know it’s coming in September 🤷‍♂️

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

the adapters are ok, the only thing I don't like is they soften the image even more so you may be forced to stop the lens down even more. definitely recommend try just get the anamorphic lens with your desired squeeze

[@retlwiz]

Very solid little camera - you do have to watch the noise in faster frame rates especially, but for the price it’s great. The autofocus is also decent, which when I use it on the gimbal is very useful. I am surprised how low the real DR is for this and the FX3, but then most companies apart from Arri exaggerate the DR of their cameras.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yeah the 100/120fps the noise is not amazing mainly because it crops into the sensor rather than line skip/bining or downsampling

[@ducttapeonthetrail9733]

such an amazing review when I'm looking into fx30~

[@alanartme1]

Loved your analysis. But I wish you would have spoke more about the low light capabilities. How bad or how good. Can you write back and tell me what to expect? Thanks....me

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

the low light is decent specially compared to other super35 sensors on the market. Sony has some pretty good sensor performances here with internal noise reduction. - 100/120fps the noise is average as it crops in on the sensor and noise appears larger and more noticable - second base of ISO2500 is not as high as the FX3 or A7SIII ISO 12,800. - if you need run and gun low light, A7Siii, FX3 and A7IV are really good options

[@lukefoxwell]

Solid B Cam, been using it since launch. Australia is PAL right, do you deliver anything in 25p? I only say as for some weird reason Sony cameras don't let you shoot in 25p in XAVC HS so I'm suck using XAVC S. It's almost like they forgot to put it in...

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yeah I am stuck in PAL and have delivered everything I've shot in 25fps. That is why I film with XAVC-S because there is no HS codec for that frame rate. This has been mentioned in so many videos and noone knows why

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I'm looking forward to the firmware update in September when Sony adds Shutter Angle to the FX30. While I don't shoot a lot of slow motion, having the ability to without jumping around the menu makes filmmaking a lot easier. Especially for run and gun situations.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

it can be a bit of a life saver for some who are use to shuttle angle like me. With the FX6 i never change it and sometimes accidentally forget when going back to the FX30. So worth it there!

[@paperstacksfilms]

It performs so much netter in low loght than ppl givie it credit for. Especially if you have noise reduction its amazing

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

agreed. noise reduction in post is a slept on feature

[@paperstacksfilms]

Ive shot 2 films and a music video on mine so far and its an amazing camera

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

love it

[@subhrajitmitra4129]

Hi, what is the minimum shutter speed It will achieve during video recording?

[@Tobirama_isHimju]

Shutter angle is added in an update in September I think.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yes! I cannot wait

[@ElectroMedia-cs9ek]

10bit being bare minimum now ? 😢 thanks . I just picked up a brand new a7c in the box sealed $ 200 couldn’t pass it up, which has been a great camera. Also have a Sony ZVE 10 both are 8 bit color and they’re both great hybrid cameras and can get the job done. But I’ve been really eyeing the FX 30 since it came out and I’ve been wanting it It would be cool to have for my KZbin channel

[@santiagopedraza2739]

Nice video!!! I love your content. I have a question, someone knows why when i turn on Cine EI in SLog3, i can't activate the embedded LUT? And when i use Manual still mode the airplane mode sticks in the middle.of the screen😢

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah I've heard some people ask about the plane more. Not sure on that one. With the selected LUT maybe try toggle MLUT to on

[@jleung85]

What camera and lens was this shot on tho? Looks great!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

a7iv + 24mm F1.4 gm

[@RuskinBinod]

Made same video for a6700 too

[@brainstorm5918]

Hello Jason, please help me regarding this. I got an FX30 last year . And some days ago while i was on a shoot my camera was recording , it suddenly made a flick noise and shut off and on in 3 seconds. It happned 3-4 times now. And when it comes back after the flick i have to press thr record button again to start recording. What is exactly happening and why can you olease tell me ?

[@tanner.quintero]

Jason could you make a Shutter Angle Guide?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

how so? What would you like to know?

[@stroe.filmss]

Max Holloway brother

[@SteveWB]

Great camera for sure. Still waiting for Sony to send me one for review. Does any one know when the cows come home? That is when Sony said they would send me one.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

cows are home! Send this man a review copy asap! @sonyalpha

[@SteveWB]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Lol thanks

[@SharrodVisuals]

Just sold my S5ii for the fx30 as I couldn’t stand the 4k60 crop. So far I’m loving the fx30 and love the e mount lens range!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

the E-Mount lens range is a massive seller for sony for sure. You will love it

[@adityaflims]

Can you compare lumix s5iix and fx30? Which one to go for...?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I would love to but Lumix has not offered a loan copy for me

[@pablodigiliotv]

What is the cage and handles you are using at 1:35?

[@HDBnB1]

When streaming through usb c does it also charge the camera?

[@hireshdhaneshravjee6783]

Yes but it’s a slow charge so essentially the battery depletes very slowly

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yes. not very fast as the camera needs more power than you can supply it through the USB-C

[@wb2886]

I still don't know if to buy the FX30 oder the FX3 because most of the times i film at clubs and darker areas.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

i would get the FX3 if you can. way better low light performance. or an A7SIII

[@zane8004]

I wish sony would do a Sony Fx35 global shutter 20mp with better lowlight capabilities. Less noisy would be great. But fx30 is a great camera.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

now that the A9III has brought global shutter to the sony realm, I will bet global shutter is coming to other camers. Global shutter is still only fairly new to affordable mirrorless cameras so there is only time

[@evolicious]

I bought one and made my ROI in less than a month. This camera is incredible for the price! I feel like I robbed Sony.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

What a win 🔥

[@Valleedbrume]

It’s a good value for the FX30,however I do prefer the FX3.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I agree. FX3 is better in almost every single way. Just not affordable enough for some when considering lenses and body

[@theloganpresley]

I was shooting at a DJ show and saw a videographer also shooting on an FX3. I asked him what he thought about the FX30 and I've never seen someone shit all over a camera so fully and competely. What do you think of the FX30 for someone who shoots in the dark pretty often? I'm an FX3 and Sony fan boy I guess

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

FX3 is much better for low light. Thata sensor was made for high sensitivity situations

[@theloganpresley]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema I always appreciate the time you take to answer my questions ❤️ sounds like I just gotta spend the money 🤷

[@StYfReX]

For me the lack of EVF is the killer. And at the point you are (1800usd) you may as well buy the zv-e1 that is just a little more if you are going to use an external monitor. And the a6700 doesn’t have dual card slots or the full size hdmi. Unlucky :c

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah EVF is a very controversial topic as a lot of new age videographers and cinematographers don't use EVF to monitor. This is mainly due to less people shoulder rigging where EVFs are extremely useful

[@ApertureViews]

It’s still a hard buy when there’s a LUMIX s5iix

[@director-estudiomw8233]

Unpopular fact 😂

[@Bobdrumbro]

Worth it? Yes full stop

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

YES!

[@cto2026]

i sold mine after 6months because of the low light perfomance

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

certainly isn't as powerful as the a7s line or FX3

[@2424rocket]

There’s only one reason to buy the FX 30 and that’s because you can’t afford the FX 3! Why would you want a dinky little sensor that is not nearly as sensitive to light is the big sensor. It’s the poor man’s FX 3! Personally, I’m waiting for the a7s4.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yes. I agree. FX3 is better in every single way. Most people buy the FX30 for the cheaper body and lenses. Full frame is just going to be more expensive all round