It's cool to have some honest opinions in YT too. There is a lot of "experts" over there that only works on/for KZfaq. Nice vídeo man.

Great video and useful tips! Thanks Mark !

Great video, love the attention to detail. Most important, you made me want to watch the entire video! Its a very honest video!

Very useful hints, Thanks

Great video ,yeah that 12,800 iso really cleans the noise up!

Hey man first off thanks for taking the time to make a video. A lot of people talk about it but then don’t actually do it. PLEASE keep doing like you did on this video going right into the subject. So many times people take forever to get to the point and you do a great job of doing that. Great use of B-Roll and cut-aways relevant to what you are talking about and it doesn’t distract from the video. Not that you asked and don’t take it the wrong way. Your key light is a bit cool and makes your skin look bit ashy maybe bring the temp lower or add an accent light with more color. I am happy to sub and keep up the good work man!!!

Hey bro just found your channel and glad that I did. Just starting out and want to get this camera. Cheers!!

Well done and informative. You got a sub from me, and keep working and growing!

Great video mate! One thing stopping me from pulling the trigger on one is the lack of a open gate setting, shutter angle and false colour. If Sony added these functions, I'd be on board with it! It is a solid camera, but is missing some features that I believe a cinema camera should have. Anyways, all best on your journey dude, keep at it!

Love your vids rn

Great video I just bought mine last week

Hey. I’ve been shooting for a while now. I’ve been on the fence about picking up the fx3. I currently built out my A7iv for video but hate the crop factor. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you.

Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your views. I'm a long term stills shooter trying to teach myself how to make good video. It's interesting to hear you bought a FX3 after an a7iv? I can relate to that, liked your video and approach/integrity, so subscribed to see where your video/FX3 journey goes. I'm now down to just one Sony body, the a7iv and I'm seriously considering buying a FX3, even over an a7Siii. I want a 2nd camera and maybe a 3rd too. I aspire eventually to be able to handle multi cam shots for video especially interviews (wide, mid, tight etc) to assist final edit. I also like idea of having 120fps for slow mo. But right now I'm a video novice. I shot Nikon for 28 years but in 2018 felt mirrorless was the future and, underwhelmed by N's Z6/7, started selling circa 15+ Nikkor F lenses and 3 DSLRs in a switch to Sony. Bought a Sony a7Riii late 2018 with 3 lenses and started to like it. Added an a9, then sold my a7Riii for the higher MP a7Riv. Didn't like huge file size for ALL stills and was unimpressed with AF speed vs a9 on a Sony 200-600G for sports stills and nature. So, sold that intending to buy an a1, just as the a7iv was launched. So held off buying an a1 and decided to pre-order an a7iv to see how it faired as a hybrid. Like it for stills whilst video potential seemed good (rolling shutter not great in panning). I have yet to fully explore it's video capabilities, but realise that an FX3 with firmware upgrade makes that a better video main cam. I'm torn because I miss my a9 (sports stills) so I think just buy an a1. But that's less good for video (eg no real timecode capability and no firmware updates eg focus breathing). I considered newest a7rv - excellent flip screen, ok for video but lacking low light capability of a7siii/FX3 or sheer AF speed and shot rate of a1. The a7siii didn't get firmware upgrade the way the FX3 did (possibly significant, but maybe I'm reading too much into that). Also with a new Sony TC cable it's looking great (timecode) if I pursue video interests, perhaps only lacking an electronic variable ND (eg like FX6). Newer FX30 isn't quite the saving vs FX3 (eg no supplied XLR top handle, APS-C with further crop at 120fps and I have good range of GM full frame glass, lower ISO capabilities etc). So I'm conflicted. Probably I will keep my a7iv (for now) buy an FX3 soon, start seriously practicing video (learning on personal projects .... practice, review, learn, practice etc). Then consider future moves in light of my progression and what kit is available. I want to make considered investments, rather than just 'rush in' as my spare time is limited and this is really an indulgent hobby/passion. I'm fortunate in being able to afford pretty much any camera or kit I want. But l don't want to just buy loads of kit I can't properly use, or waste money and time buying the wrong stuff. Right now I'm leaning towards an FX3 next. Hence my interest in your journey and where video takes you. Separately, feedback on yours (and I'm not being critical it's just an observation)... to my ears, sound was a tad 'boomy' with a lot of reverb (used to be known as 'voice of God' from my advertising days). Possibly from using what looks like a shotgun mike in a 'bright untreated (for sound) room. What mike are you using? One tip is consider using one or more 'Producer sound blanket(s)' - used out of shot, they can help control reverb, also as one side is white and other black they can assist in light control too with fill of negative fill. Another tip is consider using a 'pop filter to limit the plosives, if/when close miking (I'm talking like a 'sound guy, which I'm not). Finally, your intended presentation style - no wrong or right and totally optional, but best if a considered choice.... (should one present with a visible mike and headphones on go discrete i.e. hidden lav or mike boomed out of frame)?

Good video, thanks.

fx3 is amazing! love it. i got the fx3 as A-Cam and the fx30 as B-Cam

I'm on the same page bro, the dual native ISO is the most useful feature on cameras, like sony and panasonic. You dont even have to buy powerful lights because of this, I can shoot at 60W led lights and get a clean image compare to cameras without dual native ISO I have to use 120w lights above. Dual native ISO really is a deal breaker man, great video!

Hey man great video, I myself am considering this camera over my current GH5s. but you know, living in a country where camera and gear is overpriced, a man gotta wait. Since you seem relevantly new in this Youtubing thingy, I will subscribe your channel so that I can have you as a partner of some sort, cause I've also just started (Although you are way more professional than I am)

I do have a question about the nato rail attached to your fx3. Is the nato rail sold separately or did come with a cage. Im interested in the minimalist setup for my fx30 and didn't wanna buy a cage for having a top handle.

Omg the Trailer Park Boys clip 😂😂

When I my FX3 for video in AF Mode I just use the lens to focus manually. I do not need to switch it to manual mode for video. Never tried for photo shoot though.

I think you should start with maybe a canon 60d or Sony a6300 etc.. you won’t need this camera for years and years! You need to upgrade skills before camera ~ cause when you’re ready for a fx3 style camera there will be a much better camera to upgrade to :)

Yo Mark! Quick question.. If You had the as7iii and the a7iv ... what are your thoughts on the fx30 added in... I know the FX3 is a beast... But the fx30 is onsale for 1600 at BNH... Seems hard to pass up!

Where did you get just the top plate?

Hopefully there’s time to return it. It’s ISO performance is a bit of a mixed bag. Sure it cleans up at 12800, but footage takes on a bit of a plastic look to it due to NR or whatever they are doing. This is a complaint by many. Also, ISO performance where it may count, fall short in the 3200 to 6400 area.

Is this full frame

The 12000 iso is useless to me i need my camera look good up to 6000 , fx 3 is more noisy than competitors at most used iso levels panasonic has second iso at 4000 which is much more useful

Here’s 1 reason why I WON’T purchase the Sony FX3: I can’t afford it.

This camera is buggy.