Why I’m Selling the A7SIII for the FX30

Here's why the FX30 is one of my favorite cameras after owning it for the past few weeks.
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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Follow up
01:30 - Why not Full-Frame
02:12 - Why the FX30
02:20 - Tally Lights
02:35 - Fan
03:02 - LUTS
03:24 - Frame Rates
04:07 - Flip Screen
04:26 - Menus
05:04 - Honorable Mentions
05:15 - Lenses
05:57 - If you still want full frame
06:32 - My Experience
08:21 - Downsides to the FX30
08:31 - My Last Thoughts
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[@MikeBSalazar]

Are you curious about cinema cameras?

[@mcandrewsstudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ6YiWxohN-EgKc I came from watching this video and I was shocking 😳

[@Desifactoryharyanvi]

Please 🙏 suggest me lens fx 30

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@Desifactoryharyanvi check this video out: ESSENTIAL Lenses For Your Sony FX30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH_SZqqopbFlaMU

[@Pharesm]

*no* . . . "Curious" is the state of mind, when your brakes fail high up in the mountains 3 days after you got life insurance...

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Great video my friend. Welcome to the FX30 world

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks man! I appreciate you stopping by. Love your stuff!

[@ZackTrunzo]

Most real KZbin video I have watched in a long time. I appreciate not feeling like I have to buy the most expensive camera just because all the top youtubers say it's the best. Your channel deserves way more subs! Keep it up.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you very much! Happy New Year!

[@GeorgeOJ]

This is so straightforward and so very sensible - thank you for sharing your insights!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for stopping by

[@TheAugusts]

The FX30 is extremely underrated! Absolutely love the image out of this camera. Great video man 👊

[@MikeBSalazar]

Once you start tacking on your LUTS. So hard to not love. Thank you very much for stopping by!

[@TheAugusts]

@@MikeBSalazar definitely!

[@kithykombe]

Amazing insight

[@chinitopinoy1726]

Enjoyed the video bro!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Glad to hear! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Abrpatel]

Nice explanation! I didn’t know much about the fx30 before this video :)

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for stopping by :)

[@SpurlinCinema]

Gotta say, this was a very good talking head video and also informative. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it 👌 this was put together very professionally!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you very much!

[@schoeferfilm]

Great video Mike 👏 I have the Fx6 and I am searching for a small b-cam 😉 is the crop with full format lenses a problem for you? Best cinematic greetings from germany

[@MikeBSalazar]

hey there! I personally don't have a problem with the crop for full frame lenses unless I'm planning to go ultra-wide which isn't often (mostly for vlogging or epic landscape or establishing shots). As I seek a lighter package I also got lighter lenses like the sigma primes.

[@TonyVsEarth]

All great points! I just got mine and I love it coming from the a6500. it's on a whole new level. Anyways just want to shout out to you as a fellow hobbyist creator. Your video was legit and your subscriber count is sure to grow. I just subbed!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh yeah man, you're in a great spot for an upgrade. Thank you for the kind words and the sub!

[@TsingGuo26200]

I had FX30 for about half year and it has the best 4k60p video quality in all Sony system cuz it’s sampled from 6k. Although the sensitivity in dark condition is not great but I use sigma mc11 converter to use sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens and this issue can be solved. I’d really recommend this lens and it’s very nice❤

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh! You got yourself a great combo there!

[@don_tpanic6052]

I own fx30 and it is noisy, or more like grainy. It is not as clean as any fullframe camera. But I kinda like that grain/noise, maybe I'm weird😂

[@boutthere3374]

Great points and video. For me the EVF and low light performance of the A7S3 is what I appreciate the most. My eyes aren't getting any better so I really get a lot out of that EVF. I do like the smaller foot print of the FX30 set up but my RX100m7 setup is almost impossible to beat for space savings. Hard to argue against 2 FX30's vs 1 A7S3. Cheers

[@MikeBSalazar]

Plus that zoom range too of the m7. Sounds like you got a sweet combo there! 👌🏽

[@Aqua-de1rc]

Budget is also my biggest reason for going s35 instead of FF. The week the FX30 was announced, I sold all of my Fuji camera and lenses knowing full well that everything I need from a camera body is in the FX30. Don't need the most expensive gears, just the best gear that can deliver the ideas and stories I want to convey :D I make tiktok videos with quite a decent number of following and looking to expand to youtube someday. This camera makes it all possible...

[@MikeBSalazar]

Daaang. Im curious to know what lenses youre planning to get. The fx30 is such a joy to use.

[@Aqua-de1rc]

@@MikeBSalazar for vertical videos, as much as I want a wide angle lens, the barrel distortion is really bad. So the lenses that I prioritize are above 16mm. I have the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 for versatility, and looking to get a fast aperture fixed lens around 23/24mm (35mm FF)(Maybe the Samyang 24mm f1.8) and 30/35mm (50mm FF)(Sigma 30mm f1.4). But wide angle lenses are really fun for horizontal videos, and I highly consider it for KZbin... might get the Sony 11mm f1.8 later and with Clear Image Zoom, I can get the 11mm zoomed in to 16mm... though with the risk of losing eye autofocus

[@haydenreinemo494]

I hate the whole full frame vs crop thing. Some of our favourite movies are shot on super35 and you’d never even know it. There are so many more important aspects to a camera. Great video!

[@visionaryentertainment1431]

this super 35 aint a panavision super 35 bro, stop the cap.

[@RobotRebelCinema]

​@@visionaryentertainment1431 There's no cap... People read WAY too much into sensor size and it's stupid... The best cinematographers in the world can make a 35mm from a consumer camera look like a 35mm from a panavision... It ain't the camera, it's the user.

[@visionaryentertainment1431]

@@RobotRebelCinema I know, it’s like the word “cinematic” being being used now a days. Nobody knows what they talking about and I blame these KZbin guys with the reviews. On what to buy and what not too. Cinematic now days according to everyone is, f1.4, gimbal moves, luts, and black bars.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Excellent point about the FX-30 vs A74. The A74 is primarily a photographer's tool for taking stills. The FX-30 is a dedicated video camera. This has to help those interested in video vs. stills. I love stills, love the EVF and have little use for video but a lot of use for stills. I like the Sony is making major strides in expanding and perfecting its lineup.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Yes! Are you shooting with the A74?

[@chosenideahandle]

There are a few reasons why someone would buy an FX30 over something full frame, that don’t have anything to do with cost. Keeping lenses small, and being able to go super wide with screw on filter threads (like with the Laowa 9mm) would be reason enough for myself. Wildlife videography at 60fps is another thing I could see benefiting from the cropped sensor in my case.

[@MikeBSalazar]

oh wow. I got to add that to my wishlist. I used to use a samyang 14mm for those ultra-wide shots, but you couldn't put a filter on that thing.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

excellent video man

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you! I appreciate you being here!

[@elim02]

I think it comes down to personal preference when someone decides whether to go for and aps-c or a full frame. Sure price is a factor, but it would be wrong to say that’s the only thing that matters when comparing the two

[@SinagMartine]

Great video, kapatid! I subbed right away! As someone who came from Canon and transitioned to Sony, all I can say is that I've been missing a lot! Sony's low light performance is out of this world and its dynamic range is superb! Between the FX30, A7iv, and the A7siii, I purchased the A7iv because I'm a full time videographer for headshots and weddings and do KZbin on the side. But the FX30 is very promising as well! Keep it up, sir!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you thank you! 🙏🏼 the A7IV is a good choice for your work! Fair balance for it all. Own that low light advantage! Welcome to the Sony clan!

[@damiengvideos4337]

Great video, completely agree…I sold my A7SIII as well to get the money back out of it…seeing this I want one!

[@kevinaguilar5482]

Subbed for the kabayan. Great vid my guy!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Salamat sa pagvisit at pagsubscribe! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@TerenceEnn]

Definitely think it's reasonable, trying out the FX30 this weekend!

[@MarmarGTV]

quick question can you use the fx30 as a webcam with a cam link with clean hdmi out ? i ask because I own a a7siii and a6500 and also use them occasionally as broadcasting cameras debating on selling the a6500 and use it for the funds for fx30

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh yeah! This'll be a great camera to your A7SIII too! Perfect upgrade to the a6500, especially if you're focused on video.

[@seancloutier7800]

I picked one up as well great unit

[@TelevisionCrews]

I don't want to be controversial however, I find that the colors of the A7S III are a bit off compared to my FX9 which does not have that w/b problem. But when I shoot with the FX30 I did not notice any color shift after white balancing the camera. Other people have complained about the same problem with the A7S III. I don't know but I like the FX30 a lot when I shoot broll with that little camera. And about the low light capability of the FX30, I think people don't know much about reducing noise in low light conditions. There are so many newbies in these business that they know nothing about what they are talking about. In general the FX30 is still a good camera in low light. And yes, I rather shoot with the FX30 than the A7S III. And I have access to both cameras so I know what I am talking about.

[@MikeBSalazar]

I love this. Thank you for sharing your insight. Still have no regrets about this switch.

[@sunilpali9711]

If budget not issue. Everyone shooting with full frame. (What a line he said)🔥🤙

[@MikeBSalazar]

It's all fun and games till we realistically look at our budgets hahaha

[@LemPotography]

awesome video, subscribed! saving up for an fx30 after selling all my crop cameras. planning to keep my a7iii and cop an fx30 for my crop glass.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for the sub! Im curious as to what full frame glass youre gonna mount on your fx30!

[@LemPotography]

@@MikeBSalazar 85mm f1.8 would be super tight but im excited to do creative shots with it, 50 f1.8 if it gets too tight. my 70-200 for wedding gigs would be handy, and im saving for f2.8 lenses as well. if ever i get enough gigs this year. i use these glass for my a6500 and a5000s (live streaming) anyway.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@LemPotography Oh! You're set! The FX30 is the worthy APS-C body for your kit.

[@DarioSinger]

I understood that the fan makes some noise that get picked up in audio is that true?

[@MikeBSalazar]

I have never had that issue

[@Mraz75]

thank you for your comments on the camera.. really looking for the user experience point of view..

[@MikeBSalazar]

I have some sample footage coming this week. But if you have any questions I could possibly answer. Feel free to let me know 🙂

[@Mraz75]

@@MikeBSalazar alright sir

[@joshualelo]

Honestly for the last couple years Sony has put out cameras that we all fall in love with until they release their next camera 90 days later. I’m just grateful they’ve created great lineup of cameras for a myriad of users/needs/budgets

[@MikeBSalazar]

I feel that pain 90 days later haha. I probably would have gotten the fx3 if I hadn’t already bought that A7SIII hahaha. Sony really catering to as many as they can

[@dusty_burkhalter]

Definitely want to add an FX30 to my kit. Right now as a hybrid shooter the A7IV is a staple for me and the crop in 4k60 is actually a welcome thing for sports highlights. My biggest gripe on the A7IV is no 4k120 and no 10 bit color in 1080 120, but for hybrid sports the FX30 would not cut it standalone. Hoping to have both the A7IV and FX30 on the sidelines by next year.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh snap I forgot that there is no 4K120. They really wanna preserve that A7SIII and no cannabalize it 😅 I guess A7IV + FX30 will beat out a single A7SIII in terms of functionality and coverage for what you shoot. Best of both worlds one day.

[@nsnoesuarez]

We're in the same situation, I also have A7IV but felt short changed because of the its video features and over heating issues. I looking forward to having the Fx30 in the future because I also shoot videos aside from being a photographer.

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@nsnoesuarez I am kind of hoping to grab the FX30, and then provided Sony releases an A7C II, I will just sell the A7IV and have a very capable and compact setup. Overall the A7IV is a great camera, I just feel that it could have been better without interfering with other cameras in the Sony lineup. I sold my R6 to come back to Sony, and then days later the R6 II was announced so prolly questioning that decision right now, although I prefer Sony anyway so who knows.

[@stephaned3072]

@@dusty_burkhalter so for sports and wildlife photography what do you think between the a7iv vs r6ii?

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@stephaned3072 if it’s just photography I think I would go R6 mark II. The only advantage of the R6 over the mark II is saving a couple hundred dollars at this point. If it’s for hybrid work I definitely prefer the A7iv over the R6 but can’t speak for the R6 II at this point.

[@e.conwaybryansr.8626]

Abundant thanks, Mike. I was almost convinced that the a7sIII was my next 10-yr camera. But then began watching videos and reading more about the FX30. I’m currently in the Canon & Fuji ecosystems respectively so color science especially for photos is paramount-I’m just not interested in color grading. For features, value and superb third party lenses, the FX30 has moved to the top of my list. Be well. Peace & Hope.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh! If you're adding the FX30 to your existing system, oh yeah, you're set. I haven't regretted my switch. Sony color science has improved from what it was, but if you have your own LUTs or LUTs from someone you like then you're set. Wish you the best with your future shoots!

[@e.conwaybryansr.8626]

@@MikeBSalazar Many thanks. No, I don’t have my own luts…will hopefully purchase a few and call it a day. …hope to make the purchase within 3-mos. Peace.

[@checkeredflagfilms]

My sense is why replace a viewfinder equipped A-Camera with a screen only less efficient B/C Camera. I would use the fx30 as a backup only and not my only A-Camera.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Valid point. I don't use the viewfinder a lot so I sacrificed it for the video features.

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

Viewfinder is for photographers.

[@foolgaze]

i really like this video, i recently got the a7c just to test out how i feel about cameras and i know for a fact that if i really want to get into cinematography and more serious about that route then im going to sell my a7c for an fx30 or the next best budget friendly thing that comes out these next couple years, really stoked about what sony has going on lately

[@MikeBSalazar]

It's a good time to get into Sony with all the options that we have with the camera bodies and lenses. I enjoyed the A7C when I had it, I was always just left wanting more out of video. It'd be interesting to see if they even update that camera.

[@just_inhawaii]

Just found your channel. Good, honest info. I’m getting out of pro work and transitioning to “hobbyist” filmmaking. I think the fx30 will fit the bill for me. Subbed!

[@MikeBSalazar]

Well thats not something I hear often. What made you want to transition out? Btw, thanks for the sub!

[@MattisTheCreator]

I have this camera. It’s truly an amazing camera and it actually inspires me to wanna shoot more because it’s such a great camera

[@MikeBSalazar]

We are definitely blessed to have these cameras these days

[@BryceKoebel]

Man its crazy to think the FX30 + a Sigma 16mm + Sigma 30mm + Sigma 56mm is CHEAPER than an A7Siii 😨😨😨 I recently got the A7siii and this upsets me a little bit 😂

[@MikeBSalazar]

Hahaha you can’t tell me you don’t have a sweet lens to use with your a7siii haha. I know you got one banger of a lens haha

[@BryceKoebel]

@@MikeBSalazar Mmmmm ok fine you're right. I have nothing to complain about 🙃🙃

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@BryceKoebel Now I'm curious what your banger lens is hahaha

[@KeliFancher]

An excellent video as usual, you almost have me wishing I staid in the Sony ecosystem. Two cinema cameras sounds like a pretty nice rig.

[@MikeBSalazar]

They're a lot of good cameras out there my friend, as long as you got the one that works for you, it's a win 🙂

[@jakob2049]

Damn good video

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you!

[@filmedbyian]

Wait, is that sound at 6:54 the black Magic’s fan or something?

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh wow hahha you really caught that. Yeah it was.

[@Denden971]

Excellente vidéo. Je suis sur le point d'acheter ma première caméra et ta vidéo me conforte dans le choix que je vais faire - Sony FX30, bien sûr.

[@letsjaywalk]

nice haircut. : ) and review.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks Jay!

[@mproviser]

Well said. I've been using gh5 and the gh5s for a while now... Will be moving on to the fx30 soon.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh very popular cameras you got there. What's enticing you towards the FX30?

[@BryceDocherty]

Nice man! Glad you made this video. The camera you use isn't going to define your art, like many think it will. Everyone has different needs and budgets. Some people would want to film on an fx3, some would say they love their Ursa 12ks or their REDs. Getting too caught up in the camera is everything mentality is something we have all done and still do. Different cameras do different tasks. But even after I say all this, I would never use apc again lol. Keep creating!

[@MikeBSalazar]

hahahah love how you tied this at the end hahaha. But yes, at the end of the day, just shoot.

[@Kastor_X]

Great video! I am in the same boat. Working full time and a video enthusiast / KZbinr on the side. My Sony a6400 has been my workhorse for a long time but I would love to enter the world of 10-bit color and image stabilization!

[@MikeBSalazar]

I still use the a6400 now, mostly for photos lately though. You’ll be very impressed and wow’d by how much you get with this camera for video.

[@crilerrvlogs]

this explanation is way better than other people who reviewed on fx30

[@MikeBSalazar]

Can’t say this is a full review but thank you!

[@James-qo7uz]

To me asking what is better full frame or cropped frame is the wrong question. Which size best suits my needs is the right question. I recently did a wedding and I felt that my sony a6600 did okay in low light at the reception during dancing, but not great. So I wonder if I need full frame for receptions or just a more open lens. My kit lens is only 3.5-5.6, so not sure if a 2.8 zoom lens would help substantially in lower light conditions.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Maybe a prime lens of something in that range and a separate light whether on camera or off.

[@mrbutts2597]

You should be lighting your receptions. Get a pair of cheap LED lights and throw them on a light stand. Or if you can’t do that, then you need to get some fast prime lenses. But seriously though light it properly because even FF you will have to bump up the ISO in very dark scenarios. Just youtube, “how to light wedding reception” and there’s plenty of educational resources out there.

[@mcandrewsstudios]

I have an a6100 camera with a sigma 1.4 16mm lens and another 30mm lens. I want to buy the fx30 but I don't know how it would look with my lenses, could you do some tests with the fx30 with a sigma 1.4 16mm lens

[@MikeBSalazar]

Any test in particular? These lens look great on this camera. You got a good set of lenses to use! You’ll have a play room for editing your colors on the fx30.

[@mcandrewsstudios]

@@MikeBSalazar kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ6YiWxohN-EgKc I came from watching this video and I was shocked,

[@angelov9976]

here where i live the fx30 is more expensive than a A7Siii, would you still recommend it over it? the fx30 is 3800 euro's here.

[@MikeBSalazar]

You sure that isn’t the FX3?

[@ciudadanosdelcosmos]

Hi,,good video,,i just want a camera for photography,,,i am in between a7iv and fx30,,,what do you think about the mecanical shutter vs electronic shutter( fx30) , i readed some issues with last, and no focus mapping option in fx30? thanks

[@MikeBSalazar]

There is definitely focus mapping on both cameras. But if youre more photography than video, go for the a7iv

[@ciudadanosdelcosmos]

@@MikeBSalazar Thanks for answering...no overheating issues on a7Iv? Thats why i am so undecided...

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@ciudadanosdelcosmos FX30 won't overheat, but the A7IV overheating is more a concern if you're really in hot environments and do long recording sessions probably over an hour and half at least.

[@ciudadanosdelcosmos]

@@MikeBSalazar i mean...readed that with fx 30 is not good for photos because of having only electronic shutter and may cause artifacts..is that right?

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@ciudadanosdelcosmos yeah this is true.

[@fulltimefam]

So you bash the a7iv for having a crop in 4k60 and trade it for a camera that has a crop 100% of the time? Makes complete sense 😂 😅

[@MikeBSalazar]

Just a little more consistency with the crop in a crop camera hahaha 😅 a brotha just wants 4k60 full-frame no crop if he’s gonna get 4k 60 at all in a full-frame. But we on a budget so fx30 is a checkmark 😂

[@anuraj5295]

i don't like some times camara😂

[@Roy-zl2bw]

Exactly what I thought. Ppl are bashing the a74 but then Buying a fx30. The price difference is not much less specially in the used market now since the a74 has been for over a year.

[@Moresco24]

Is the a7iv uncropped while shooting lower than 60fps ? I can deal with that at 60fps but not if it crops ALL 4k..

[@fulltimefam]

@@Moresco24 yes it only crops at 60 fps in 4k. you can still shoot 24 or 30 uncropped.

[@ScottRoofwalker]

Thank you for this video. I’m about to buy my first camera. I have an old rebel T5i that I’ve never used that I bought on impulse. I’ve been shooting all my videos on an iPhone 11 or a GoPro. And I really wanted to step up to it legit camera. And I feel drawn towards the FX 30. However, the same time I almost feel like the A7iii could be the camera I want. You have to understand. I don’t know the first damn thing about it cameras lenses or even really being able to shoot things properly. But I want to have something that can grow with me and be relevant for several years and I’ve been torn between those two cameras. Watching your video I think I’ve been able to come is with saying I will buy an FX 30, I still think I’m going to get an Atomos just because it sounds like being able to record things externally might be beneficial to me. I want to continue to be able to do my short skits that I do, but I want mostly use it indoors for podcast things with the ability to start making my own small films l. do you have any recommendations for Lenses to start with?

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for stopping by. I've own the A7III and loved it, but I slowly looked for more video features out of my camera until I arrived at this FX30. If you want a real video dedicated camera that can shoot some photos (like thumbnails), this is it. If you shoot 4K or not, this thing will not overheat with the internal fan so as long as you got the battery for it, your podcasts will be covered. Generally, the Sigma 16-50 F/2.8 is a good start as it has a wide to telephoto coverage for everyday shooting. For my talking head videos I've been using a Tokina 11-18 F/2.8 if you want a a wider look.

[@billdollar3061]

Just subscribed. To the point without all the self promotion.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@MEBoisv]

I own an a7siii and an Fx3 and I absolutely understand your decision

[@MikeBSalazar]

This is the one time that I wished that I followed sony alpha rumors. I would have probably skipped out on the A7SIII for that FX3 haha.

[@OpenDGuitar]

Nice perspective. Looking to add FX30 as a compact A, or B cam. As I get older, I want smaller form factor. Being able to walk into a filming situation with just a messenger bag has great appeal.

[@MikeBSalazar]

I always wanted to make the messenger bag thing work, but i just overpack much gear 😆 so I get you there

[@OpenDGuitar]

@@MikeBSalazar I successfully did it by using LumeCube light panels, Insta 360 selfie sticks and mini tripods to hold them , and a travel tripod. My test also included a wireless lav to iPhone and gimbal, go pro, and iPad mini to edit. Walmart bags as light diffusers.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@OpenDGuitar Ohhhhh!!! Now you're giving me ideas! Such a good idea! Thank you!

[@waynerm002]

Cool Yashica back there. Been through a few back in my younger years. Full frame is nice, I would use a camera like the A7RV with it's high megapixel in crop mode from time to time to get more reach for photos. With the clear image zoom, you can get even closer with just about any lens you pop on the camera. I have to look at the other guys for lens now, SONY has some great small lens and I love the newer, lighter design. Now they need to make some small, light 2.8 lens now. APSC camera users are now getting some decent stuff from SONY. Great video, by the way.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you for stopping by! That A7RV is another beast! Pair that up with their newer and lighter 24-70mm GM mark II. What a joy. I’m relieved that Sony and other third-party brands still support the APS-C bodies with lenses. What a great time to check out Sony stuff.

[@waynerm002]

@@MikeBSalazar I agree, the FX30 is my first Sony camera. I'm a Nikon guy, been using them for years. Still love the image from my Nikon though. New to video and wanted a good look without needing to grade, S-Cinetone caught my attention, which is why I have it. I posted a few videos about my experience with it so far. I like what Nikon gives for images and want to see what they do next. For now, keeping both.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@waynerm002 Nikon cameras have sony sensors in them right? So you’re Sony at heart 😁 im looking forward to checking out your fx30 related videos i see here.

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Sensible decision. I really like the dark grey look of those FX30's, I always love it when products deviate from the standard black tones. Though it is not for me (I am Fuji shooter and I also need proper photography features), I appreciate what Sony has done here for videographers.

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Nice colors in this video also!

[@MikeBSalazar]

I also appreciate the "gunmetal" kind of look. Since I appreciate the video-centric-ness of this camera, I low key am looking at fuji for photo some time hehe

[@MikeBSalazar]

I appreciate this! Thank you!

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

@@MikeBSalazar I just purchased the X-H2S this weekend, it’s amazing for both! And maybe you could look at an used X-T3 if you just want pictures. It is a very good camera for photography.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@BTMovieSecondChannel I think I may get into that into the XT-3 and stick a 23mm on there. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@sergeytheinvestor]

I played with fx30 for a couple of hours and canceled my preorder. Bought an A7SIII secondhand for $2700 on the same day.

[@MikeBSalazar]

That’s a really good price. I bought mine at B&H used for $2800. You picked a good time to buy 👌🏽

[@boomboombaby9140]

Wack azz a7siii 😂😂💀💀 fx30 is godly

[@sidvicious3129]

I think you have to pick what is in your best interest. I picked up my A7SIII at Best Buy open boxed in mint condition for $2729.99, with 22 shutter clicks. I still own and use Blackmagic for controlled lighting interviews and production with a speed booster and Nikon full frame glass. The Blackmagic still has features that only the fx6 has like shutter angle and it has incredible Dynamic range, but I only use it on sticks, the A7SIII will be used with a gymbal. Our company does photography and videography, but the goal was to eventually go for one system to shoot photos and videography and to eventually get a fx6, which I missed out on by five minutes, four days ago at B&H because I went to prepare myself breakfast at 5:00AM and someone else pushed the order button first. I had been waiting for over two years for the Fx6, but I guess I can wait a little longer. I own the A9, A7IV, which I traded in an A7 III for and the A7RIII, which all have specific uses. I will live with the A7SIII for a bit as that is a great run and gun camera and for its autofocus. I had considered the Fx30, but because of the price that I got, with the A7SIII, I went with it instead because all of my glass, third party primes and GM is full frame, so it just makes sense. Also the Fx3/fx30 top handle with XLR actually works on the A7SIII and A7IV with a Smallrig cage and Smallrig Adapter, with extension bracket, which I now own for both cameras bringing my price up to what an A7SIII would cost by itself alone. The Fx3’s top handle XLR brackets do pop up from time to time on Ebay for good prices and one of the XLR top handles that I purchased was from a guy who had bought a brand new fx30, but didn’t need or want the handle. The other XLR Top handle was used from Adorama, both bought on EBay.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@sidvicious3129 I sure do miss that shutter angle from the BMPCC. I really wanted the bang for my buck and more of those video features for the fx line. Man you really know how to shop for your gear. Thanks for the tip. I’m looking for those handles!

[@boomboombaby9140]

@@sidvicious3129 they have an a7siii on ebay with 357 shutter clicks for 2,100 and a a7iv With 119 shutter clicks for 1,900 is that a good deal? I'm thinking about buying one

[@MadMusicLine]

interesting thoughts

[@luism.2050]

Since you don’t need more serious photography specs and based on your personal use case, it makes perfect sense 👍. And from a budget standpoint APSC glass really save you a ton of money (and weight). Although… you must have had a bit of a pang of sadness letting go of the S iii ? no ?

[@MikeBSalazar]

I was back and forth for a while, but the more I used the FX30, the more comfortable I was letting go of the A7SIII. Though I would like to go back for whenever I could own the Sony 50mm F/1.2 GM.

[@TelevisionCrews]

You make a lot of sense

[@MikeBSalazar]

Sarcasm...?

[@CaleMcCollough]

It all depends on your use case and used price. If you are recording externally then the A7S III does have 16-bit full sized HDMI 2.1. It doesn't have shutter angle still, that sucks. It does have focus breathing compensation.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh for sure. Thats overkill for us more casual folk hehe

[@Colorado4x4]

Really great video man! I enjoyed this. Man I wish I could get an FX30 to film my Jeep videos AND a sports camera to shoot my sons soccer games. Can you send me your FX30 this spring and I will test it out all summer? 😂😂😂

[@MikeBSalazar]

Let me test out the weather proof in the winter first 😂

[@Colorado4x4]

@@MikeBSalazar 😂😂😂

[@sevethloco05]

Love your honest take on this, I am convinced and defo get the FX30 as a birthday present for myself this December. Salamat Kabayan Subscribe matic! I am looking forward to more great content. -Sending you a thumbs up from the desert kingdom of the UAE.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Salamat sa pagvisit at pagsubscribe! Enjoy the camera kapatid!

[@WarChortle]

Shoutout to those phantom luts installed :P

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thanks for the reminder! I was trying them out at this time. I'll have to leave a shoutout in the description.

[@MarkHuynh7]

I’m listening to this video while on my way to trade off my FX 30 for an a 7S3

[@MikeBSalazar]

😂 they are cheaper used too. So I don’t blame ya. Hope you get a good trade in value

[@MarkHuynh7]

@@MikeBSalazar I traded my FX 30 a Sony 10 to 20 mm Pz lens and the sigma 18 to 50 mm F2.8 For the A7S three

[@MarkHuynh7]

I shoot a lot of weddings so the low light capabilities will really benefit what I’m doing

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@MarkHuynh7 I enjoyed using my A7SIII for a wedding. You're covered. Excellent choice 👌🏽

[@RandumbTech]

I was going to buy FX30, but opted for the FX3 instead. I didn’t want to buy a separate set of APS-C lenses since I already have a bunch of FF for my A7iv. It’s a sweet combo. But I totally get why some people would prefer the FX30.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oh now thats a sweet combo right there. I was disappointed to see the FX3 released soon after the A7SIII haha. Would have gone for that first haha

[@caesarstake2347]

If you can get FX3, why not. I have A7Siii's and bought an FX30. It's possible that I will not even buy apsc lenses and stick with full frame lenses for it.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@caesarstake2347 just not in the budget… i mean i would love to get a gm setup with those cameras hehe

[@caesarstake2347]

@@MikeBSalazar yes...definitely understandable and a big teason why I bought the awesome FX30 myself. My reply was moreso a response to the commenter that went with the FX3. Those FF lenses can be used on the FX30 without issue.

[@antonisdavis2288]

A7IV the best solution. Using full frame and apc sensor!!

[@petrub27]

No cineei

[@MikeBSalazar]

Sometimes it’s the different lenses that messes me up there if I will shoot 4K60. But other than that, it’s a phenomenal upgrade from the A7III.

[@stevengergi6781]

Well I am not worry about the crop at all as I am used with canon 80 and 90d also bmpcc 6k. Now I own A7siii and I want to switch to FX30 main reason is lens. I spend 6k on A7siii with two lens and I just bought FX30 with 3lens for about 3k. One of the lens is Anamorfic I could not afford anamorphic on full frame. If this will work I will keep Fx30 and sell my A7siii

[@MikeBSalazar]

That's what's up man! I'm trying out the Sirui 35mm anamorphic and man I love it. If the money was there and the use case was there, sure stay full-frame but man, much options nowadays for APS-C.

[@scampifingers]

Also a hobbyist who’s considering going from FF (A7IV) to the FX30 for the compact form (with apsc lenses) I can EASILY take travelling and be a bit discrete, so I really appreciate your views in the video and nice to know someone took the “step down” 😅… The footage out fx30 is incredible

[@MikeBSalazar]

If you love shooting video, and you got lights + fast lenses. The fx30 still is just great to use.

[@snaprifice]

I've got an A6600, A7S3 and FX30. The A7S3 is a substantially superior camera, but for some indescribable reason I have more fun with with my APSC cameras. I wouldnt say the FX30 is revolutionary, in some ways I find it somewhat disappointing, particularly the oddities it has when using HDMI, and the 120fps crop, although I'm aware of *why* it does these things. Even Sony's A1 has pixel binning and cropping, so it's not hard to understand that the FX30 has had to make sacrifices as well.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Sounds like you're pretty set! What did you think of the FX3?

[@flaviotaneli9138]

I just sold my A7III for an FX30 for video and a A6600 for photo, 2 Sigma prime lenses f1.4 for 350€ each and 2 zooms ranging from 11mm to 105mm. I never thought I would go back to ups-c one day as I do photo and video full time but damn those sensors have nothing to do compared to what I used to have on old dslrs back in 2010!! Also ultra fast prime glasses for half the price of what it costs on full frame is a huge deal breaker.

[@MikeBSalazar]

I loved the A7III. You are set bro!

[@cricketer3135]

Hi, so you like Sony fx30 more than Sony a7iii for video?? Thanks

[@bronzehawk3646]

I dont have plans to buy Sony but Im replying to thumbnail and I like Fuji cameras alot but I can't move on from canon as canon experience is very good especially r series but I like Fuji too the thing is that I can't use rf lenses on Fuji and ofcourse no Fuji lenses on canon so what should I do as lenses are pretty expensive..

[@MikeBSalazar]

I was just looking at Fuji cameras before reading this 😆 I loved canon for their lenses. It broke my heart to even sell my EF trinity lenses for Sony. If you want to save on some glass, maybe adapt EF lenses. Scour for fuji lenses on sale on Ebay with return policies from reputable sellers. Otherwise perhaps start looking for some more affordable Fuji’s in the mean time to get by 😅

[@bronzehawk3646]

@@MikeBSalazar yeah you're right Fuji lenses are good as well they also allowed third party lenses now, I should say goodbye to canon now.. but for better Fuji have more features than canon and a hifi canon setup would cost me double so I'm going for Fuji maybe still keep one of my canon apsc ones as second cam thanks tho🤝

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@bronzehawk3646 More power to you man. We all got our budgets. No shame in that. Maybe again when Canon comes down on prices and makes more changes.

[@dynamicrangeproductions]

My guy has switched to the fx30, damnn

[@MikeBSalazar]

This is the way.

[@dharmani_youtube]

The dual card slot and a proper evf and burst mode in photos is what's tempting me towards a7iv or else I loved this camera hands down 😭

[@MikeBSalazar]

There is dual card slots in this camera too but those photo specific features are quite the trade off. I have put my eye to the monitor many times because of my evf habits hahaha

[@dharmani_youtube]

@@MikeBSalazar ah yes single card slot was from a7c my bad. Another camera I was checking out in this mix.

[@gracekita]

I have subscribed so that you reach ur 1k monetization.Good luck

[@MikeBSalazar]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@angienatoyn]

From a value standpoint, the FX30 looks very good

[@MikeBSalazar]

Definitely best video-centric camera that Sony has for APS-C

[@filmedbyian]

You’re right about the process being streamlined. That’s why I went to zoom lenses from prime. Really salty that this camera lets you load your colorgrades - I bought the a7iv and the shogun 😫

[@MikeBSalazar]

shogun! that baby is huge hahaha. I returned that thing so quickly haha. I would use my ninja v with the a6400 at times haha. I actually wanna pick your brain about the a7iv a bit

[@filmedbyian]

@@MikeBSalazar let’s hop on that call soon for sure I gotta pick your brain about the peak design backpack lol. I assume you have peters backpack by now too?

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@filmedbyian hahha. just saw this.

[@one901]

Idk bro. I mean if you need 2 cameras this makes sense but if would say selling a a7siii for a fx30 is an upgrade at all. Those same lenses you can use on apsc you can use on full frame and they aren’t much cheaper at all.

[@MikeBSalazar]

Yeah, i couldnt justify getting only one body, otherwise I’d go for the fx3. But we’re on a budget. The newer aps-c lenses are not cheaper for sure. I’m eyeing sigma lenses and the sony 18-105 used.

[@jofasho2kool]

Had the fx30 for one day and took it back the next. The low light performance was not up to par for the conditions I usually shoot in. We all have different needs as to why we make camera choices, so if 2 cameras for the price of one works out best for you then that’s a good call. For me unfortunately, the fx30 won’t be in my camera bag.

[@EricShoots]

Who

[@MikeBSalazar]

Great stuff on your channel man, it looks like you'd really benefit from full-frame the way you shoot.

[@georgeavgoustidestinationw6426]

well I have the fx30 paired with 24mm GM 1.4 and I haven't found anywhere that was too dark, 2500 ISO Usually is more than enough for me

[@MikeBSalazar]

Ooo. I was thinking of trying this lens combination. I’m not usually a 24mm kind of person but with crop, it’s starting to look more attractive.

[@Nikita_Brus]

Same reason im returning mine. Terrible noise even at 800 ISO.

[@raman139]

Hey brother ❤I just bought the fx30, I’m not a photographer just for video purpose, now I’m kinda regretting that for a savings of few hundred dollars I missed out on a full frame sony camera? I kind of worried if fx30 is future proof as of today

[@MikeBSalazar]

What camera were you looking at? Fx30 is definitely future proof. Just find yourself some solid lenses and you’re covered.

[@raman139]

@@MikeBSalazar thank you bro for replying, I do music videos, ordered fx30 and I’ve sigma 16f1.4, sigma 18-50 f2.8. My buddies are giving me sh*t for buying a apsc or cropped sensor camera for 2600 CAD$, I’m thinking the image quality is same as 6700 and I would have put a few hundred dollars more for A7iv or Lumix S5ii or any other full frame. This is stressing me out!!

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@raman139 Ah. Reasonable. Those are also great cameras from what I see. If you got the cash to spend on full-frame glass too PLUS all your lighting gear and whatever else you need, do it. Full-frame can surely help, but even ARRI and RED have super 35mm sensors / aps-c.

[@Peterwfowler]

Spitting out TRUTH over here

[@SianCKB]

I struggling so hard between the 2! I want the A7S III because I love photography. But it's also a full frame which means bye bye money 😅 while the fx30 is an epic video camera just like the a7siii but better and it's apsc which means cheap but quality lenses! 😭 Honestly I think I'm just going to wait for the A7S IV 🤔👀

[@MikeBSalazar]

If you don’t mind buying used, you’d save more with the A7SIII now. Some people in these comments picking it up for $2100 and I looked the other day and it averages around $2600. Get yourself some nice primes and zoom and you’re still the green haha. (This is not financial advice 😂) Hopefully it won’t take five years plus for that A7SIV to come out lol

[@SianCKB]

@@MikeBSalazar never thought of buying used 😅👀 thanks! From what I've heard is that it comes out at the end of this year. But take it with a grain of salt.. can't trust these rumors 😃

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@SianCKB in this Sony line up, I don’t know what else to improve on with an SIV. At this point you’re shooting 8K and maybe better stabilization 😅

[@SianCKB]

@@MikeBSalazar Yeah. I agree. 😅 anyway.. upgrading to an a7s iii from an a6400 will be a huge upgrade hopefully. 😂

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@SianCKB Oh that, you'll see and feel a huge difference! As long as 12mp doesn't bother you, you're set!

[@dimitrimoonlight]

Same reason to me having micro four thirds system. 👍

[@MikeBSalazar]

What are you using now?

[@dimitrimoonlight]

@@MikeBSalazar Lumix GX85, Zcam E2

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@dimitrimoonlight that zcam looks like a real compact beast.

[@ConnorLipke]

I don't know if M43 is exactly bad for photo. The GH5 produces better raw photo than the A7SIII.

[@MikeBSalazar]

the bmpcc's usability for how I do photography wasn't ideal, but that's the only m43's i've used.

[@rousedvideo3380]

If someone don’t know how to use full power of camera? It’s better to Learn, I don’t understand what that mean to sell camera from better to worst, Sony fx30 is not made to make pictures it’s not better in low light, and is crop in 120fps, it’s even worst that a7iv. It’s downgrade times ? I think is good to invest money to have better equipment it’s last for longer, Ps You didn’t mention much about specs, dynamic range, quality is completely different compared to a7siii is not the same. Fx30 it’s good camera not for the money, maybe for 1200£

[@MikeBSalazar]

As a hobbyist photo/video guy, the FX30 has been perfect thus far. I hardly used the 120FPS on the A7SIII, hardly used it in low light situations and I'm often lighting my home studio to make the image acceptable. I seek video-centric features while still having the option to shoot photos. If money were not an issue, I would have just bought two FX3's 😆

[@jsyntaxmedia]

I'm returning my fx30 for fx3, I need bokeh in a zoom lens. I also don't need two cameras. I'd rather just have one good a cam and keep my zv1.

[@MikeBSalazar]

More power to you for the upgrade. Solid choice.

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

yeah you don't need Full frame really, That camera is even NETFLIX approved meaning you can shoot movies and stuff and have your movie on NETFLIX. I've tested video on the FX3 Full Frame, And also The FX30 Crop sensor , and the images look just as good on the FX30, the only thing the full frame gives you that you can't get with the Crop sensor, is #1 more light with the same ISO and Aperture and Shutter speed, you get about 1.5 stops more light, no biggie, you can make that back up easy, #2 is you can blur the background a lot easier with full frame, again not a big deal i have a a couple lenses that has F2.8 and F1.8 which both blur the background easy.. I can even do it with my 18-105 F4.0 lens just zoom in and get closer and i get a good out of focus background as well.. there is also draw backs to Full frame as well, you can't get the same zoom range with full frame sensor, as you do with the APSC sensor, in other words if you have a 50mm on your FX30 you would need a 80MM lens on the Fx3 to get the same focal length..so if you got a 70-200 on your FX30 your getting more zoom range then if you had that lens on the FX3.. Full Frame is over rated, i don't care about full frame, it's not an advantage to me for what i shoot and so i'm good with a crop sensor, and hey super 35mm camera does an amazing job shooting video.. for photography tho, i do have a Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format camera that is amazing for portrait photography you can't get better image quality then that with any other camera anywhere. Yes it does cost over $30,000.00 but that camera made it's money back doing High end wedding photography, i was shooting weddings for Billionaire CEO"s and politicians, and some celebrity musicians, who had the money to pay for what i charged for a wedding shoot, basically anywhere from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 for a wedding shoot. You can't charge that kind of money shooting with a full frame DSLR or mirrorless camera because it doesn't have the same image and color quality as the H6 does, it's 14 bit color capture. And creating enlargements with Medium Format looks amazing it's a 100 Mega pixel camera and the sensor size is 100MP 53.4 x 40mm CMOS sensor even the Fujifilm GFX 100 Medium Format it's not true 100% medium format the sensor size is 100MP 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS sensor, no where near as large as the H6.. Yeah LOL the FUjifilm medium format is really a Medium format crop sensor LOL Not True Medium Format size. that's why it's only $10,000.00 and of course the image quality on the H6 is way better, yes it's over $30,000.00 the Fujifilm Medium format camera is only $10,000.00 but when you shoot with the Fujifilm medium format then shoot with the H6 Medium Format you know where the extra $20,000.00 went into right away.. This is why Billionaire's and CEO's and celebrity's who have money choose to have their important wedding shot with a camera like the H6 is because Quality mans something to them and they have the money to pay for it.. My camera and all the gear for it was paid for in 4 wedding shoots, it cost me over 30,000.00 for the Camera body and another $15,000.00 for the lenses but it paid for itself and made me tons of money fast.. With a camera like that H6 you can recover in gear expenses fast...

[@MikeBSalazar]

Thank you for your input. I love the 18-105 f4 too btw hahaha. I will be looking at Hasselblad photos differently and who is in the photo 😆 For full-frame I always loved the look out of a 50mm f/1.2 but thats it for FF 😆. I’m curious to try out medium format, even if its the “crop” GFX hahaha.

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

@@MikeBSalazar well the crop gfx would still be better then a full frame camera but i would save your money and go with the Hasselblad, it will blow you away..

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

​By the way the New Black magic 6Kpro is a larger sensor then the BM 4k, the 6kPro is super 35mm just like the Sony Fx30.. And it does have touch Autofocus but not tracking, it only will autofocus on what you touch on the screen and it's not continuous, you if you move the camera you have to touch the screen again, so doing manual focus is probably better way to go, unless you have the camera on a tri-pod and just want to film a blog or some one in place not moving like a youtube broadcast or something like that. Other then that it doesn't have continuous auto focus still, which is stupid they should have just programed it to do continuous autofocus, because i think that is a deal breaker for many people they would have sold more camera's if it had continuous autofocus.. My theory is they are not up to par in continuous autofocus tracking like Sony Or Canon or Fujifilm camera's have. how ever if you buy any blackmagic video cameras you get the full pro version of Davinci resolve for free but, that isn't a reason for me to buy the camera, that would be just a perk. Other then it not having continuous autofocus, the camera does have good video quality.. they are 2 things about the Sony Fx30 that i wish they would fix, and they could fix this in firmware update.. #1 The ability to record in 4K 120 externally while using Cine EI S-Log3 Shooting, You can't do 4k 120 with an external recorder like the Ninja V+ while shooting In S-LOG at all. it only can do it internally that means you have to buy expensive SD cards (SD UHS2 V90 cards) for a 512 GB card it cost around $500.00. shooting externally you can buy a 2TB SSD drive for around $130.00 #2 if you have your Media Dur HDMI output set to ON, you can't and also have any stabilization turned ON you have to set the HDMI output set to off meaning HDMI ONLY. they could change all this in firmware update not sure why they won't allow you to record 4k 120P externally to the Ninja V+ because the Ninja V+ can do it. My guess is they do this intentionally to promote the sales of SD cards or Sony CFexpress type A cards, other than that i see no reason to do this. Some one should make a video on this so every Fx30 owner bugs Sony to fix this, if not they won't bother.. So all you Sony FX30 Owners call Sony Support and bug the shit out of them to change this in a new firmware update, because this is a stupid mistake to leave that ability out.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@AMomentInTimeProductions Dang, that is pretty frustrating. I don't know how well it works, but I have recently seen a CF-express dummy card to SSD for $200-$300, that could possibly be another workaround too.

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

@@MikeBSalazar yeah the CF-express dummy cards to ssd are looking good, and a great way to save you money on media storage to record on.. think about it when you start recording in 4k 60 Prores RAW that is going to take some serious media storage to record to , 512 GB is not going to really give you a whole lot of record time, maybe what 20 min to 30 minutes of record time, so if your doing a project or a wedding and need to film 2 hours of footage that is going to cost you some serious money in SD cards to record to, sense 512 GB cost around $500.00 each. You Need at least 2 TB of space to Record a wedding with at least 2 hours of video, other wise it's not going to happen.. how ever if you get the CF-express to SSD converter you could get yourself a M.2 SSD 4TB for about $400.00 or so and that is some serious media storage that would be fine.

[@enjoygary]

Try the sigma 18-50 2.8 It’s a good lens for apsc

[@MikeBSalazar]

Interesting... I'm used to the Sony 18-105 F/4, but in case for low light, that looks pretty attract. Thanks for the recommend.

[@dericsanchez4081]

@@MikeBSalazar 18-105 is one of my favorite lenses. I try using primes here and there but always seem to come back to the 18-105 for that versatility.

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@dericsanchez4081 I'm a sucker for the telephoto focal end. 157mm (FF equivalent) is just bonkers haha. Bokeh is so nicee

[@dericsanchez4081]

@@MikeBSalazar yeah me too! I’m almost always shooting on the telephoto end with that lens. Different perspectives for sure.

[@LoveDarts]

I’m also using this lens on my a6600 and I do enjoy it a lot! Gives that tiny bit more range and zoom I need. I think paired with the 70-200 GM ii will give me all the range I need. I’m So tempted by this camera. Thanks for the vid!

[@Wildbom]

Another video persuading me to get the FX30.. Is this a sign??

[@MikeBSalazar]

It's been three days. Has the sign gotten bigger? 😆

[@KAPOPRO]

I would like to add this fx30 but I would never sell my 7siii.

[@omenka]

I think the xh2s or the zcam e2 s6 are way better and not so much more expensive

[@JustinEspejo]

here for the budol.

[@MikeBSalazar]

welcome to camera talk! where anything can happen 😂

[@boomboombaby9140]

I upgraded from an a6500 and it was worth it .

[@MikeBSalazar]

Oooh! You waited for the right camera! Video settings and capabilities galore. Kiss your overheating goodbye!

[@boomboombaby9140]

@@MikeBSalazar I wanted to upgrade for a long time and I have invested a lot in apcs lenses . When the a6600 was released I was tempted but held out .

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@boomboombaby9140 the a6600 wasn't exciting for me. But man, it's your time to shine! hahaha. What combo for lenses do you frequently use?

[@CC.cinematics]

Can we take raw photos

[@MikeBSalazar]

Yes. No support in lightroom at the moment though.

[@CC.cinematics]

@@MikeBSalazar oh ok...any idea how long it might take

[@MikeBSalazar]

@@CC.cinematics I just found out that in order for it to work on lightroom we have to convert to TIFF or DNG through the Sony Edge Desktop App until there is support. Lightroom supports the FX3 so it's only a matter of time.

[@CC.cinematics]

@@MikeBSalazar oh nice..by the way as you have used a7siii and the fx30..is it possible to get the exact colours and look while grading from cameras like a6400 and on the other hand fx30 and a7siii..and I'm not talking about the basic color correction..I'm talking about cinema like grades (michael bay for example) or grades such as sam kolder or justkay who have a unique style

[@SaxSpy]

havibg both, a7siii is still better but fx30 is my b cam

[@MikeBSalazar]

You're all set man!

[@SoumyadevMishra]

Best budget camera for talking head youtube videos?

[@MikeBSalazar]

Depends what you’re going for man. You could get away with an a6400 for talking head youtube videos. This camera is overkill for just talking head

[@roguergarcia5133]

Even a7m4 is only using a small piece of sensor, Sony a7m4's 4k is oversampled from 7k.. (4k 24/30fps)..

[@jkagwen]

But lowlights performance is really worse on Fx30, ensure your shots are well lit

[@MikeBSalazar]

I'll be shooting most of the time in a more controlled space so no worries.