WHY I BOUGHT A

CHECK OUT OUR NEW DOCUMENTARY COURSE:
theartofdocume...
COLOUR GRADED WITH MY CINEMA PRO LUTS: tinyurl.com/yy...
FREE TRIAL OF THE BEST MUSIC FOR KZbin: tinyurl.com/yx...
THE MOST CINEMATIC MUSIC COLLECTION: tinyurl.com/y5...
Check out my gear on Kit: kit.co/markbone
MY FAV LENS OF ALL TIME: geni.us/iu7Asjt
BEST SMALL VIDEO LIGHT: geni.us/M0FMDH
Check out my gear on Kit: kit.co/markbone
In-depth FX9 Review: • Sony PXW-FX9 | In-Dept...
GEAR LIST
CAMERA (Amazon): geni.us/ENsLQWc
MY CAMERA MONITOR: bit.ly/3nHNHKR (cine 7)
CAMERA RIG: bit.ly/3kV86ub
FILTER SET (PolarPro): tinyurl.com/5c...
WIRELESS VIDEO: bit.ly/3FUzXmr
WIDE Lens (Amazon): geni.us/up3NtNA
MAIN LENS: Helios 44-2 (Amazon): geni.us/pBfMZl
MIST Filter (Amazon): geni.us/THQKXF3
MAIN LIGHT (Amazon): geni.us/7dK2lZ
INTERVIEW LIGHT (Amazon): geni.us/JWbI
POWERFUL SECONDARY LIGHT (Amazon): geni.us/8iirZUC
HAZER (Amazon): geni.us/1vulB
WHY AREN'T YOU USING ONE OF THESE? (Amazon): geni.us/BnUM2ET
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
Follow me: / markandrewbone
My Reel: vimeo.com/mark...
WANT TO CHAT ABOUT YOUR FILM/CAREER? tinyurl.com/yb...

[@markbone]

Which camera would you buy and why? Fx9 or C500?

[@malcolmrainers]

FX9! In general I want to switch to Sony as Canon are just too slow with upgrades and updates. Thank you for all the value and for the shout out on your LIVE to my country, South Africa. I appreciate you big time :)

[@markbone]

@@malcolmrainers Love South Africa!

[@krishnayalla676]

Really thorough video Mark! I would say it really matches your style of final image after coloring a bit more (moodier, darker, etc) But, I think the canon is still the better choice in image quality. Also, I know the ergonomics work better for someone who doesn't primarily do handheld/shoulderstyle shooting primarily. Finally yes, canon sucks at slowmo, but I'm a big believer that 60p and above is waaaayyyy overdone now so overcrank for me is not a big deal.

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

right now i'll be super happy with a Sony A7SII.. i don't think i'm ready for a big boy camera 😄

[@leonaugusto3283]

Still keeping my bmpcc4k

[@chibichibz9998]

Can’t buy any of those, but I still enjoy watching this...

[@markbone]

Borrow one of ours! :)

[@chibichibz9998]

Mark Bone yes, one day I will come to Toronto, borrow a camera of yours and apply all the things you teach! ✊🏼😤

[@BeaPhotographerlessons]

Yup! Not even close to needing to buy one.

[@nicholasolivas317]

Me too!!!

[@carolinas5132]

@@markbone can I borrow?! :D

[@danielbrockett9544]

Mark's decision makes sense based upon his situation. It's the same for all of us. If you have clients who like and request Sony and don't ever care about shooting RAW, buy the FX-9. I had it for a month to write a review, shot three client projects on it, it's a great camera. If you have clients who are not really in the FS7 MKII/FX-9 demo and like the Canon look, buy the C500 MKII, it's an amazing camera as well. You could easily shoot any kind of programming on either of these incredible machines. The main differentiators for me would be glass owned (I own a dozen Canon EF mount lenses), whether or not you want to shoot RAW or your clients do (we have several clients who we shoot a lot of green screen for, they LOVE RAW) and your budget. S-Cinetone brings actual usable colors to the FX-9 straight out of camera and it's a lot cheaper than the C500 MKII. Just remember too, if RAW is a big factor for you and your work, the C200 has dropped to $6,500.00 and it is still 90% as capable as either of these cameras. Also, just an observation, FF is ok but nothing to make a buying decision off of. S35 is still 99% as effective for most types of filmmaking, I ran the FX-9 FF and S35 mode on my shoots and either worked really well. No reason to bad mouth anyone who buys either of these cameras or play brand fanboy, either of them are better than anything on the market under $16k.

[@markbone]

Great insights Daniel. I have fallen in love with my 24mm on FF so it’s a big deal for me these days and yes, price is much cheaper for the Sony!!

[@thirstygreek]

Why don’t many of the more popular KZbin camera reviewers talk about the Ursa Pro G2 4.6k? Seems like it has a lot of the same features and a great price

[@markojenicfilm]

The Bus and Submarine scale's were amazing 😂😂

[@markbone]

Sony needs to figure it out lol. those weren't even with the RAW recorder attached, just the adapter

[@BrianHunt]

@@markbone its crazy how big it is! I didn't know how much bigger it was over the extension Unit on the FS7 until i got mine... I like a large camera but its defiantly makes it huge!

[@markbone]

Brian Hunt what is your setup these days with it?

[@BrianHunt]

@@markbone Using the shape handle extension, same style one that I used on my FS7 for years, think thats a must have, external small HD 703 monitor, Wood Camera EFV holder/arm and looking at getting the Wooden Camera V-mount accessory. Looks really nice and compact and allows you to still be able to have a sony batter in the camera itself so you could hot swap Vmount while recording. I have a bunch of the sony batteries but finding the FX8 definitely draws quite a bit more power then the FS7 so needing to swap batteries more often then I would like too, so Vmount on the back will help with that.

[@shashankk.4166]

@@BrianHunt irudkuyou find webcam ysd osustho xx

[@jensenthom]

“Date the camera, marry the lenses.” It’s a no brainer choice since you have a lot of Sony glass. Why would you change to Canon.

[@markbone]

Love that quote!

[@Kaboom1212Gaming]

Absolutely. I'm getting the BMPCC4K next, not because of the camera, but because I have a bunch of M43rds cine primes. The lenses all together cost much more than the body does.

[@BeaPhotographerlessons]

@@Kaboom1212Gaming Upgrading from a GH4 / GH5?

[@Kaboom1212Gaming]

@@BeaPhotographerlessons No I have the original BMPCC from 2012. It's got a great look, but mine is getting beat up. The mini hdmi connection entirely snapped off the board so I don't have that anymore for my monitor. And there are a few dead pixels in the display screen. None show up in the image, but it's getting old now. I still love the look of the image so I'll use it on certain projects, but it's tough doing client work when the see a janky camera like that :)

[@juleslegal3023]

Just subbed bro...found you via Matti's channel and binge watched your vids. No disrespect to Matti, but you're my new fav filmmaker on KZbin! 🙂 You're crazy talented but also down-to-earth and you keep it real, and as an aspiring filmmaker also out of the 6ix, I've experienced first hand much of the stuff you talk about, so I know you know your shit. Your work is straight 🔥and an inspiration, especially the way you utilize your dark and moody look...I love shooting that style myself! Keep doin what you do brother! Oh, and FX9 for exactly the same reasons you mentioned...again, those who know, know!

[@markbone]

Wow thanks Jules 🙏🏻🙏🏻 hope this channel helps you along your filmmaking journey

[@enterdanement]

I was considering the C500 II as I was blown away by the image quality. FX9 not too far off apparantly ! Thanks for the review.

[@markbone]

Yeah they’re a lot closer than people would like to think from my experiences so far

[@BryanBenoitPhoto]

I still want a C500 but this video is super informative and gives a good list of stuff to ask canon to implement.. I appreciate reviews with facts like this one

[@JosephLombardi]

I was honestly blown away with how much better the FX9 is from the FS7. I had two FS7's and used them all the time for all kinds of productions (when cine level wasn't an option). I agree with you about the lack of varispeed in 6K FF, it's a bummer but I'm glad they at least acknowledged it and are releasing through firmware. I've heard they're also allowing up to 120fps in 4k ProRes RAW which is extremely exciting. I'm really hoping to upgrade our cameras to these FX9's, happy to hear from another commercial director how they fair on real world sets. Thanks again for the very well done review!

[@JamesClark1991]

Do you ever use vintage lenses on this kind of high-end rig? and if so, why? a dedicated video on the topic would be lovely :-)

[@markbone]

1991ClarkJames sometimes I do. Older lenses often have more interesting bokeh. Typically though if I’m gonna shoot a commercial I would try and rent something like the Canon K35

[@artsvanberg]

Love to hear the different perspective of these cameras. They seem to compete but they still doesn't compete because they have their own focus on specs and handling the camera. I would choose Canon C500 because of the form factor and raw internal. Also because I like to manual focus with canon lenses 😅

[@benjimenlockwood]

I love the image quality out of my Sony A7iii in 4K. When your settings are dialed in and focus is bang on the image looks so clear and cinematic. Nice video as always Mark ✌🏻

[@benjimenlockwood]

If by some chance you actually get to read my comment I’d like to ask a question please? I really don’t like the 120p on the Sony A7iii. I shoot with a Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM. If I were to shoot with a Sony Prime, do you think I’d see better results at 120p? Thanks mate.

[@markbone]

Are you shooting S&Q 120fps or native 120?

[@benjimenlockwood]

Mark Bone I’ve tried both but I shoot native.

[@jakedavid2523]

One thing I’ve found with Sony 1080 is to shoot with a shallow depth of field. With the lower bitrate it will render better images if everything isn’t in focus. So a fast prime lens or shooting on the 35 end will render best results

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

The gyro stabilization is actually super powerful and one of the main reasons I'm considering the camera. If you check out some Catalyst test clips, you'll see that it's possible to replicate the look of gimbal or steadicam (if you use a fast shutter speed). I'd consider it a major win for short-form shooting like commercials. For long form, the additional render time is probably a deal breaker.

[@markbone]

I can’t wait to mess around with the catalyst software. I read somewhere it works best with Sony lenses due to the metadata. Is that true?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

All I know is that it will only work with lenses that can supply metadata to the camera. So it won't work with vintage or manual lenses. But maybe off-brand modern lenses (Sigma, Tamron) will be ok. Catalyst applies lens distortion correction based on a unique profile for each lens, so it needs the lens to ID itself.

[@markbone]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted hopefully my EF lenses that are adapted provide this data, I doubt Sony wants that though

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

According to the official product page, Sony E mount lenses are required. So yeah no EF compatibility unfortunately.

[@chrisparks8384]

Is this better than Warp stabilizer?

[@ShilohWorshipMusic]

We've had the FX9 since Jan 2, love it, use the variable ND all the time, have it also on our FS5, great review, Mark!!!!

[@BeaPhotographerlessons]

Nice!

[@amuseworkshop8883]

Wow, that cinetone profile looks beautiful. Thanks for the video -- all the important information in a very digestible manner.

[@markbone]

👌🏻

[@lukestrege502]

Thank you for making this Mark! I've been eyeing the FX9 closely and this is helpful.

[@markbone]

Get one! Or buy our Fs7's lol

[@lukestrege502]

@@markbone lol I'm looking for a run and gun camera (currently on an a7iii and love the hybrid features of it), that I could take on tour with artists and document on the fly handheld. So a rig that is quick is important to me. For that what would you recommend, FS7 or FX9 or neither lol?

[@markbone]

@@lukestrege502 If you're doing handheld both are great! The Fx9 images are so gorgeous but if you want an Fs7 we are selling two of them!

[@SidsDrakon]

I really enjoy watching your vids... I am not a cinematographer by any mean or even close... but I enjoy all the info and insight you provide. It does help a lot. I actually laughed out loud with the school bus 30 ft and submarine 560 ft reference. Can't wait to see your next vid or be in the next live.

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!!

[@BryceMcNabb]

“That’s like calling your record button ‘save.’” 🤣🤣🤣

[@AronBagel]

Now that you've got two of them, you can build an office gym and use them for weightlifting as well! Might even throw in a C-Stand to function as a bar!

[@markbone]

bahaha, I should!

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice review man, I'm a Blackmagic / Canon shooter but looks like a pretty cool cam with lovely image.

[@simongentry]

i started on the f55 and even today having shot RED, Canon and Arri, i miss the f55 - it’s look, it’s simplicity. i got my hands on an Arri Alexa Studio - there’s a truck inside it i’m certain, but even at 2K it’s got a better picture than anything available. I also shoot with the Sony Z280 which has a lot of the features you love about the fx9- but obviously not full frame. the variable nd is insane - and putting it on auto leaving f1.9 is like being spoiled. great real world look - and great commercials. cheers

[@markbone]

One of my first cinema cameras was the F5! The younger bro for the F55

[@CameronHall]

I've been doing some heavy research on the FX9 during all this lockdown and this is one of the best videos I've come across, real world use! - I think that lack of FF 4K currently is a bit of an issue, hopefully they don't take too long to get that update out.

[@KnightSkyFilms]

Good call. I used to be a Canon man but was swayed from years of shooting FS7 and this FX9 looks great. Nice video.

[@markbone]

Thanks mate

[@titaniumwaffle4304]

If the FX9 had full-frame 4k 120p (10bit+) it would be my dream camera flat out no questions asked

[@markbone]

I think the only cameras that can do that is the Onyx by Phantom

[@zacharykepler3567]

Fast forward 8 months to the FX6

[@benfergusonishere]

Thanks for the comparison video Mark! I appreciate your insights!

[@BeachGalloway]

Is there a purpose to keeping the ND in your polar pro basecamp if the Fx9 has the built-in one?

[@giovannigarcia10]

I believe you can't use catalyst software/stabilization when the ND is in play at the same time.

[@hippy3000]

@@giovannigarcia10 Wut, seriously?

[@zacharykepler3567]

The electronic variable ND on the Fx9 only goes up to 7 stops. If you want 10 stops, to shoot f/1.8 in broad day light etc, you’ll need to add additional ND.

[@hippy3000]

@@zacharykepler3567 Can you confirm whether or not you can use stabilization when the ND filter in engaged?

[@hippy3000]

@@zacharykepler3567 One of the reasons why I choose the C300III.

[@MurdockCakeLie]

That autofocus sound is just the Sigma 18-35. They all have noisy autofocus and it is the ONLY flaw in that lens - other than that, one of the best pieces of glass you can put in your bag (unless you're a full frame shooter).

[@BadKarma714]

I wish I had the sony FS7 I can't afford a camera like that I am working on a Project but I had to Barrow a camera for 2 days but it would be nice to own your own good video do you have any films on Netflix? If so what ones I would love to watch it

[@markbone]

Check out Flight of the Butterflies (I helped edit) if it's still there or Transcend (the running documentary) or go to rescatethefilm.com

[@nathanwabre]

The built-Nd VND is way better than a double polarizing filtration system that often causes artifact. Sony system is an electronic and optical that has a crazy wide range and produces not color shit or artifact at all.

[@markbone]

Yeah it’s LCD from what I’ve read. It’s very nice

[@nathanwabre]

Mark Bone I fuckin miss that on my A7III...

[@mamanagosto]

The school bus and the submarine are my favorites 😅

[@frankfeng2701]

You should collaborate with C500ii users (Armando) to inform future buyers of the pros and cons of each system.

[@hiskishow]

It is an electronic variable ND, not a circular polarizing filter 🤨 polarizing filters come with a lot of problems.

[@BryceDearden]

Came here to say this. Sony did huge R&D on this and it shouldn't be ignored.

[@baqcasanke]

Thats awesome, i hate VND filters, that cross polarization is awful.

[@wileyvisuals5714]

I've never felt like cropping in 120p was a big deal (assuming you're not losing resolving ability, which at 1080p you're not). If I want slow motion, it's usually because I want to highlight detail, so it's nice to be able to get closer to the action without changing a lens. Nobody wants to shoot static wide landscapes in slow motion!! 😂 Having said that I do much prefer the FS7/FX9 to the C300mkII/C500mkII for other reasons.

[@PeterKae]

This camera really delivers sick quality! Love watching footage of it. Great that you shared your thoughts

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!!

[@andric72]

C500II hands down. More compact, more versatile, Int RAW, better codec, trust color science, best AF, best IS, ...more appeal! what'else!

[@marcopervo]

I've been impressed with the C500 MK II back when it was hiding inside of an unwieldy lunker called the C700. Putting it into a smaller, more affordable package makes it a no-brainer, but props to Sony for bringing excellent colors from their high end cinema cameras to a far more affordable option.

[@nicostube7301]

Hey Great video. Lots of insights from a realistic and personal point of view; Just my 2 cents concerning the "iris wheel" problem you have with the C500 MKII. It's simple as hell, this can be deactivated (or set to any parameter such as iso or WB) in the dedicated assign button menu. And to change the iris then on you can use the wheel on the grip...

[@markbone]

Nicos Tube solved! I’ll definitely set this up next time

[@alexanderdowney1964]

It's like calling your record button "save" Lol, great video, I remember searching forever... I'm going to pick one up!

[@TheOrlandoGuy]

Mark, please create an online course for basic camera instruction. I would pay $$$ for a course like that. #justsaying

[@sup3rdinho]

@MarkBone you are a straight G 👌... I like hearing your perspective on cameras and filmmaking because this is what you do for a living and you're not sharing this ever more common "youtube gear reviewer" POV which feels more like a sales pitch. You're an incredible filmmaker too!

[@markbone]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it. Just trying to share my insights from #setlife

[@Maros_Mari]

Thanks Mark, I liked this review, especially the double ISO - with clean 4000 iso signal and the no stepping ND, those are great useful features. Also the shots looked very nice and clean. I am doing some documentary work on a budget with my fuji XH1 but I enjoyed looking at the professional tools to learn what they have to offer over the standard mirrorless setups.

[@jakeohare36]

FYI a big reason why Sony doesn’t have internal raw on the fx9 is due to Red’s patent on internal compressed RAW recording. Part of the reason why the Venice records “xocn” but not “RAW”

[@IMDABROWN]

Call the Record button Save. Priceless

[@markbone]

😆

[@GriffinConway]

Great video Mark...I’ve shot quite a bit on the c500 Mark ii and made a few videos about it. Thanks for the real world review of the fx9. Looks to be an interesting camera.

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!

[@alex.muntean]

Great review Mark! Loved it. About the stabilization. I don’t personally own either of the cameras, but I’ve been watching a lot of YT videos on the topic and this guy did some tests on the C500mkII EIS with and without lens stabilization and honestly it looked pretty disappointing. Meanwhile I saw some tests using the FX9 and that software and it looked amazing. Stabilized the shots really nicely using the gyro metadata. They might implement that into DaVinci Resolve and maybe even Premiere at some point. All in all great choice and I hope it serves you well! 🤗

[@AlexWitkowicz]

I rented both the C500ii and FX9. For me, the stabilization on the C500 was incredible; you can hand hold a 70-200 (non-IS) at 200mm and it looks completely stable. It's amazing. The FX9 stabilization software only works with a specific set of Sony lenses, and only if IS is turned off on the lens. So for me the C500 has a better implementation of stabilization technology, as it can also be used with PL lenses too, whereas the FX9 is much more limited. Both awesome cameras though, can't really go wrong IMO.

[@NickelsVision]

I’ve owned the C100 and C200 and never have I had an issue with the IRIS wheel on the front left and this is the first time I’ve heard someone complain about it. Now that the C300 mk iii has internal Raw, 4k 120fps with no crop, 2k 180fps and 422 standard, how would you compare them even tho you haven’t shot with it?

[@markbone]

C300MKIII is gonna be a beast!

[@jasonspencer9706]

Mark, appreciated your review! I am a five-year Sony FS7 vet and it’s been hard for me to justify the purchase of a camera that on the surface only seems to be moderately better than what I have. I shoot in slog3 and grade most projects in Resolve, so I’m already squeezing a ton of goodness out of my images anyway. Most of my clients are local/regional corporate clients that don’t see the quality difference between a Sony and an Arri, so how much better is the quality between the two, really? Is it really that much better? 10K in the middle of CV crisis for a cam that is basically a full frame FS7 with better low light performance might not be the best business decision 😜 Thx!

[@markbone]

If your clients don't care, then there isn't a return on investment! Good call

[@jasonspencer9706]

@@markbone 👍 Appreciate your channel. Keep it up! Too many youtubers out there with virtually NO pro experience doing reviews and tutorials. You're a BRIGHT spot on the interwebs!

[@hex_7187]

Everybody shoots in a different way, but we have found some of the audio handling/routing improvements over the FS7 to be useful on the FX9.

[@florianbarras]

Hey Mark ! How did you soundproof your studio ? Your sound is very clear :). Thanks for all the great content, one of the best videographer imho

[@markbone]

I don’t. I just use a really nice mic 🤪

[@florianbarras]

@@markbone Hahahaha, love that. Cheers

[@benjaminbrosdau1626]

Very nice. You even got Patrick Bateman to pose for you! ;)

[@markbone]

Bahaha 😂

[@JakubChlouba]

The cinetone looks really good! It's so hard to decide for a camera dude. Wanna purchase an entry cinema level camera soon and this could be a good option (even tho it's not entry-level haha). Still wanna wait if canon announces C300MIII or the Komodo.

[@markbone]

Cameras are like buying cars, there will always be next years model on the horizon, the best one is the one that gets you from point A to B.

[@JakubChlouba]

Very well said man. :)

[@albinsjoberg3504]

Sony can't add internal true RAW recording due to RED's RAW patent. That's why Blackmagic's RAW is called "BRAW" and Canon's "Cinema RAW Light" and as I understand it - these RAW codecs are slightly compressed?

[@markbone]

Yes. BRaw has a layer of debayer so it’s not true RAW. I don’t know how Canon gets around it though

[@rickyang9930]

The noise of focusing is normal for some of the early lenses. I didn't go for FX9 while I noticed it does not support 4k 60fps in full-frame mode. Besides, no 444 or 4444 or raw is a bit disappointing, so I still keep my ARRI Amira, and waiting for the firmware update of FX9 or C300III published.

[@GarryTan]

I have no business buying an FX9 (I'm a DIY youtube vlogger part time, my day job is something completely different) but I'm a junkie for incredible image quality. I'm mainly worried about size! Do you think it's possible to strip down the kit for portability?

[@markbone]

yeah, you can get rid of the matte box and top handle

[@tukesproductions6657]

The 18-35 sigma autofocus is noisy lol its the lens it sucks for vlogging or when using audio from camera

[@ZeekEOSZ]

The noise is not the adapter, just typical Sigma Lens. Happens both on my 50mm and 30mm Art. Wish they were silent...Cool vid btw 😎👍

[@markbone]

Zeek yeah it’s just seems to be the norm on all sigma lenses that are adapted

[@ZeekEOSZ]

@@markbone Well I guess it makes sense to use an external recorder. Just another step though.

[@oh8044]

have fun with the fx9 turkey tail external raw. Has nothing on the c500 with pro res raw on atamos with dual autofocus. external rec and monitor in one unit with the atamos. c500 low light is sick, skin tones are sick, colors pop like a Warhaul commercial. Might wish I worked for Cannon but I don't.

[@bigsmiles1111]

wow how times have changed, i keep hearing film makers talk about autofocus or auto iris or autoND wtf happened, progress ??, i still dont have an auto lens, just clean primes, the FX9 or C500 neither one, last canon i had was XL1, and after the sony F900 sony went a bit off with colour, all cameras are good now, its the content thats overlooked ,,

[@markbone]

I agree! I spoke about it in one of my last videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHyrdKCErrp1rLc

[@brennanmartignoni4192]

Have you ever tried a Blackmagic cinema camera? The Ursa Mini Pro G2 has crazy codecs, frame rates, and latitude. If you haven’t tried one I’d definitely recommend experimenting one for your next shoot or doing some test shots - the debate between Canon and Sony is old and a little restrictive. Pocket 4K is amazing as well

[@markbone]

yeah I've used them a bunch! Love the images, hate the form factor. but they're still great.

[@brennanmartignoni4192]

Mark Bone touché

[@supakul.4487]

The Sigma Art Lenses are ultra silent on a sony if you're using the native E-Mount. I also got the 35mm 1.4 EF-Mount on the Sigma MC-11 Converter for my A7III and the autofocus is noticeable loud and clicky. The native E-Mount lenses are also much smoother, during the autofocus

[@markbone]

Yes! We just bought a bunch of Sigma Art E-mount

[@SeanDimitrie]

I am an EPK DP in ICG669 amd we shoot on sony FS7 mostly and I have own a Sony A7Rii so all my glass is Sony/Zeiss collaboration of gmaster so I am hoping to get into an FX9 this year bit have been weary of the limitations I hear about.. thanks for the video..

[@markbone]

Welcome mate

[@TracyDavis904]

Software update coming now, announcement was after this video.

[@antonzimin4930]

If to choose camera for documentaries then Sony is a better option. But for set I would go with Canon. It's Raw, it's lighter, you can put it on a Ronin S. I prefer the Canon color science. Sony still looks videoish for me. Even Mark's color grading choice is terrible.

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Reviews of this kind is what we need

[@markbone]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maximwestermann]

Great review mate, straight to the point! Have you ever worked with the Panasonic Eva1?

[@BrendenJohnFilms]

This was a very good insight! You have very good talent and seem to understand all the aspects of the camera, something I see in very few people that do this kind of work. I bet you're easy to work with too. Now i have a new name to look for.

[@BigfootQuest]

C500 Mark ii all day!

[@joshferdico782]

your videos are incredible! how did i not find you earlier

[@markbone]

Thanks man! Appreciate the love. Help more discover it too if you want! 😬😬😬

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

You pretty much nailed it when you said they design these in the lab, and not often with real DPs. Every camera has some design flaws, and Sony is no exception. But that lack of built full-frame 4k and not including raw is pretty much the nail in the coffin for me. I can get that in a sub $2K camera. Why is Sony being so obtuse?

[@markbone]

It's so frustrating. I'm totally with you. The more I use my Fx9, the less I like it.

[@DaveCvetanovski]

Thanks for the vid. Great review and sample shots. I've been contemplating between the FX9 and C500. I'm leaning more toward the Sony since I already have several high-quality sony Zeiss and GMaster lenses. The size and weight are important to me also. It actually doesn't look terrible and huge in your video stripped down and without the super-weird handle. I'm leaning a little further now towards the Sony.

[@dankwilde]

Liked this video before it even started.

[@markbone]

Haha. Thanks mate

[@theshootingpd8272]

Would you have considered the C300mk3 now that's come out? Aside from Full Frame... it's a good competitor.

[@markbone]

The Shooting PD yeah definitely! It’s gonna be a great camera. Sony should be scared

[@brechtvanhoenacker3224]

Hi Mark, I am a FS7 owner but recently ordered the FX9. Out of curiosity, I noticed that you have a very clean set up. No Sony EVF (on FS7 and FX9) and no handle with magnifier, etc. How does it work for you like that? Using the Small HD, you need batteries, etc. I was thought the EVF of the FX9 was better? And the handle to me seems really practical, especially the magnify button...

[@markbone]

I only use the arm when I’m on a easy rig or my shoulder. I hate all standard camera monitors (unless they’re made by RED) compared to a large size external monitor. I have an adapter that powers the monitor off the batteries but even so I don’t really care that if I need batteries, the image quality and my trust in the focus of an external monitor is just so much dang better the than the monitors that come default for Sony/Canon that I don’t mess around. Also too LUTS and False colour are so important for me. When you’re trying to DP and really understand the image you’re capturing I feel you need a good monitor, world of difference

[@brechtvanhoenacker3224]

@@markbone I like working with the Small HD bright 501, but I need to power it through my V mount battery, so I need the external unit. Are there any other solutions? One last question, I sometimes shoot with my metabones ultra adapter/canon 24-70L 2.8 Does the autofocus work with this combi on the FX9. Do you happen to know? Thanks. Nice work btw!

[@tbip2001]

Man that fs7 footage looks nice!

[@joshdiditt]

Is Super 35 on Cine cameras like C200, FS5 etc and APSC the same crop?

[@alexdev7909]

It's very close

[@markbone]

Pretty much the same

[@blaspayri7722]

interesting and useful comparison of cameras, with a lively and engaging tone and, most important, based on real usage. Do you think there is still a clear gap between high end cinema cameras, mid level cinema cameras like the FX9, and hybrid mirrorless ? Do you think you could shoot a documentary with sufficient quality on a xt4, or on the future eosr5?

[@markbone]

yeah, dynamic range is king for me, and the high end cameras take the cake on that. Also, no one beats the Alexa colour science. Also yes you could shoot on one of those mirrorless cameras for a doc but audio is always the biggest hurdle and thats' why I don't mess with cameras that don't have XLR in unless they're my B-Cam

[@KenFlanagan]

Thanks so much for the video. All great stuff but it would be so great if you could make a downloadable file of your footage even if its watermarked. Btw what are you putting in the matte box. Do you feel that the picture needs softening? Meanwhile thank so much and take care. Best K

[@billzidis2656]

We order ours...But 4K 60 APS-c mode is disturbing me. A LOT

[@houssamreg9360]

Fx 9 wow 😍 i love 👊❤️👍 Thank you Mark ❤️🙏🌺

[@manukm2512]

Love your videos Mark, but this one seemed a little disingenuous. Listening to your pros and cons compared with C500 Mk2, Canon comes out ahead. You bashed C500 for cropping in high frame rate mode but forgave FX9 for doing the same thing even at 60fps. No internal stabilization (not that you need one for a cinema camera), no internal raw, fewer lens selection (you even have an EF lens adapted when Canon can use them natively). Seems like C500 Mk2 is the better choice. Are you partial to Sony for some other intangible reason? The reason I ask is because I am faced with the choice between these 2 cameras at the moment and I want a non-biased opinion. Thank you

[@markbone]

Both are great cameras. You can’t go wrong with either. If you can afford the extra price of the C500 and don’t care about the crop then go for it. I also learned I can use my metabones on the S35 crop on the Fx9 to get back the full frame so that’ll be the band aid until Sony does some firmware upgrades.

[@spincity850]

I just dont get how someone could spent upwards of £11K on a camera and not consider a Scarlet W. Used Sony for years, but they are a rip off lets be honest for what they do and dont deliver. If im cracking over 10K ill want internal RAW. No questions haha.

[@bluecomposite]

3:36 and 10:05 From School Bus to Submarine

[@markbone]

It grew

[@IsraelSuperguide]

I noticed you don't use cine lenses. Is there a reason why? Can you do a video about cine vs photo lenses. It seems like, if one doesn't use cine lenses is a not DP😁

[@8lec_R]

Cuz it's cheaper... Also like I hope sony fixes their stupid codec problems. The consumer cameras are capped at 100mbits and the prosumer cameras are capped at 4k. Really annoying

[@SamLucas26]

What sigma lens is that? It looks like the 20mm art. I only ask because I’m wondering how to attached the polar pro matte box to the 20mm sigma art lens without going the rail support route since that lens doesn’t have filter threads haha

[@markbone]

24mm sigma

[@jok7837]

Mark - do you use FX9 rigged on the shoulder or only handheld? If so which rig do you use to keep it light as possible and with a balanced centre of gravity?

[@YakAlmighty]

Man im jealous, I love my fs5 but i would love to add fx9 to my arsenal

[@gusto519]

Hey Mark, great review, defiantly helps me when thinking about my next purchase.

[@markbone]

What are you gonna buy???

[@gusto519]

@@markbone oh man so hard to know I actually want to buy a BM g2, but no auto focus... but affordable for multi cam shoots...no easy answer I guess :)

[@arjayjalmaani]

Your Sigma lens with the adapter isn't broken. Mine makes a lot of noise too on my a6500 and is just a common issue. =(

[@maximiliansterner781]

Your lens it not damaged. Had the same issue and bought a Sony Mount Lense.

[@FranklynGrant]

Best Joke ever,..... NO INTERNAL RAW,...... "SONY PLEASE WE DON'T WANT THE CAMERA BEING AS LONG AS A SCHOOL BUS"!!!!

[@NickNCC]

I'm an Ursa Mini Pro fan here. Saw a lot of pros and cons, the variable ND is a huge unique factor! How would you say the FX9 compares to in image quality and in handling to the Ursa mini Pro 4.6k?

[@florentdevier]

Hi Mark, love your vid, as always. Got a question though : why not the Z-CAM ? Seems like for less than half the price you got mostly better specs

[@markbone]

Yeah I just haven’t got my hands on it. Would love to try it!

[@parloitaliano2]

Is it suits for documentary or movies !!

[@rayt_visual]

Thank you for your time to do this review. I can see your thoughts about Sony listening to filmmakers and Canons just creating products in labs. But as you said, also wish Sony had some more comparison resolutions and dynamic range as their competitors. But overall, such reliable products on some intense shoots in all kinds of environments.

[@danielkpictures]

sony cant put internal raw due to the patents RED camera has on it

[@nikopro16]

Hey Mark ! Good stuff! What do you think is the difference between FX9 and Venice? image wise.

[@elieskateur]

what do you think about the Kinefinity Mavo LF ? Around the same prices for a full frame cinema camera. Kinefinity does 12bit prores 4444 6k75fps internal

[@donnieyen4]

Hi mark , what do you think about the color science compare to the canon c500 ?

[@markbone]

The canon is nice. I find it a bit too orange sometimes for skin tones and it gets crunchy in the Black’s with most LUTS but this is stuff you can fix. Overall the Canon looks nicer quicker but with some love the Sony can look just as good if not better

[@lachiem]

Your point about the IRIS dial location is dead on. I shoot with a C200 and always find myself bumping it by accident when going handheld. If there were a lock mechanism that would be really handy.

[@markbone]

The dial is so tiny also!!

[@lachiem]

@@markbone I know, so easy to find by accident but so hard to find when you're looking for it!

[@markbone]

Tidy Media Bahaha. Yup!

[@LewisJelley]

Seems a bit short sighted to be giving Sony a bashing for not having internal RAW, given their market position and other external factors. I'm sure they could give you uncompressed RAW internally (so as to not get sued by RED), but you'd be dealing with ARRIRAW or bigger sized files, which in a £15k camera isn't going to be practical for most of the user base. The other option is to use clever X-OCN tech to create a lossless compressed RAW file. This takes a TONNE of CPU and power resource (as anyone who's shot on Venice will tell you). More CPU = eats more batteries = more heat = needs more cooling = more metal = bigger, heavier body. You've already stated that the camera is a little too heavy for you, so I guess you'd not be too happy with them making it even heavier. Lastly not even the Venice has internal RAW, for the same reasons mentioned above, although at the Venice price-point most shooters are able to use rigs that can deal with the extra size (for the record A Venice with RAW recorder fits nicely on a Ronin2, and is more than comfortable with an easyrig or readyrig, which if you're already making a £60k camera investment, isn't a big deal). Furthermore, what use is recording 16bit RAW when you're slapping a LUT on the footage? For the record, Cinetone definitely does not have the same latitude as Slog3, it's a caveat you must accept for having that no-grade-needed experience. PS the example you gave of "balancing out the green" was poor, frankly. More evidence why you probably don't need internal RAW. Other than that I enjoyed the video, that ND filter is really nice.

[@markbone]

Lewis Jelley appreciate you taking the time to comment. I’m not so sure about Sony having to build their camera to a bigger body in order to incorporate RAW. Both RED and Canon offer RAW in smaller form factor. Black Magic offers it in a small camera (although it has a debayer so not true RAW) and Magic Latern even offered in with DNG sequences on the tiny 5DMKIII so I have trouble believing you would have to build the camera out. I used to work with SI 2K cameras 10 years ago and they offered RAW (cineform) in a very tiny customizable camera package, and that was 10 years ago. With Sony’s resources I know they would offer something in a smaller form factor but I also know that Sony’s divisions (cinema, prosumer, photo-consumer etc) are fairly siloed from each other which I think causes friction and stops them from fully innovating on each product so they don’t cannibalize the next tier of camera. I fully get it, you wouldn’t want to destroy a whole division with one camera, hence why I think the Fx9 does not have a true 24fps just 23.98fps, protect the queen! (Venice) That said, I can’t find any info on how Canon is able to offer RAW on the C500 despite the RED patents?? Is this because they call it RAW Light? If you know, please do divulge! Thanks mate