Sony FX30 Review: Good Camera. Great Value!

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Review of the FX30, an APS-C camera from Sony's cinema line. Discussing image quality, dynamic range, rolling shutter, autofocus, and stabilization.
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Review of the FX30, an APS-C camera from Sony's cinema line. Discussing image quality, dynamic range, rolling shutter, autofocus, and stabilization.
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:38 - FX3 2.0 Similarities
1:05 - Design & Layout
1:48 - Overheating & Battery Life
2:15 - Sensor & Crops
3:07 - Rolling Shutter
3:36 - Nice Inclusions
3:58 - USB Streaming
5:41 - Autofocus
6:03 - Stabilization
6:30 - APS-C Lenses
7:48 - Vlog Test
9:59 - Dynamic Range
11:32 - ISO Range & Noise
11:50 - Color & Profiles
12:49 - LCD Screen
14:10 - Cards & Codecs
14:26 - Detail & Sharpness
15:05 - Audio & Fan Noise
16:51 - Final Thoughts
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@davidlongenecker5965 Жыл бұрын

I'm a simple man... when I see that a new camera is released, I go to KZfaq and find Gerald. It's that simple.

@herrreinsch Жыл бұрын

I usually watch all the Canadians first. :P (I'm from Europe, so no bias here)

@mohd.farhanjohari Жыл бұрын

Agree

@BrSo-no3vz Жыл бұрын

I’m a bit different. I go to xhamster and find Geraldine.

@TheGeoDaddy 11 ай бұрын

I am still playing with the original Nikon Z6 shooting ProRes over HDMI on a Ninja V but I’m thinking of getting the Sony FX30 or FX3 (since Sony makes the video chip for both and I ASSUME the color science would be the same… ?) but I wonder which Sony would produce output similar to the Nikon Z6 or does a Ninja V for each make the moot???

@softnest 10 ай бұрын

I am simpler than you. I watch whatever KZfaq suggested on new camera equipment. That’s why I am late to the party on commenting this video. This video shown up after I watched several Sony A6700 comparisons videos.

@JerryJoseph Жыл бұрын

As always, the ONLY review of a new product you need to watch! Great job, Gerald and congratulations on the new addition to your family.

@jessetimmmiller1870 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, as always! I know it's been a year, but congrats on the birth of your son!! As a parent of a 20 year old son and 17 year old daughter, I completely understand the challenges of juggling parenting and passion projects. I chose to set aside a career as a touring musician to be more present as a dad. So, thanks for making time for us and these videos!

@mitchmedmedia5386 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new addition to the family and thank you for managing to put out another high-quality review 👏👏

@nomad0714 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Gerald with your newborn baby son! Enjoy the journey! My son is 8yo and he makes me smile everyday how much he’s learning and growing. Thanks for the review of the FX30. Short, high quality, and to the point.

@daniel_thorson Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby! So happy for you guys.

@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to your new born!!! Thanks for taking a look at the rolling shutter. Great review.

@calmofthewild Жыл бұрын

Glad I found this channel. This review is right to the point and not overproduced. Subscribed.

@mike_s_media Жыл бұрын

I think this is a very solid move by Sony and definitely going to sell out fast to the same general market the a7IV hit. Awesome review as always man!

@Jbobonline Жыл бұрын

Congratulations for the newborn! Best wishes of health and prosperity to you and your family.

@joshuatatro4503 Жыл бұрын

My son is just over 2 weeks old, and keeping up with photo/video work is... Well, I used to say things like "tiring" or "exhausting," but they don't feel applicable now. In any case, you look remarkably composed, and the video review is still top notch -- congrats and good work!

@geodude4real 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations (belated) on the baby boy :) And thanks for these videos! I just found your channel - and I love how wholesome and authentic you are!

@ruffprophetproductions Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the baby boy!!! That’s beautiful to hear

@OrenArieli Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. And thank you for putting this review together despite the challenges of being a new dad.

@keithstrickland6311 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new addition to your family!!

@Jason_Hermann Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new baby Gerald :) The next chapter in your life has officially begun... Great review as always 👊

@andreasdk Жыл бұрын

Congratulations with your new family upgrade. Stellar review as always even though you might not get much sleep these days :)

@KiolaWerner Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the New Baby, I love your videos! This is a perfect second camera along side my FX3.

@keith-knittel Жыл бұрын

I love my full frame Sony cameras, but really interesting to see Sony bringing these features to an APSC body at an affordable price point!

@FilmTutorials Жыл бұрын

The jelly effect on this is horrible 😅 I don’t see it justifying the price tbh

@keith-knittel Жыл бұрын

@@FilmTutorials The jell-o is real, but given the price and understanding it's limitations - I think for most people this will make a great camera. Wont notice the jell-o rolling shutter if you're filming talking heads, weddings, or pretty much anything without a lot of fast movement or whip pans. If you want less jelly, you'll have to spend more deli (cheese, deli cheese.. thats the best I could come up with)

@SoundOfYourDestiny Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you can't shoot 35mm motion-picture format on the FX3 or A7S III in UHD. You get 1080p only; a deal-breaker for some. If those full-frame cameras had a UHD Super-35 crop mode, they'd be great. The FX30 doesn't suffer from the lack of Super-35 UHD, of course, but the rolling shutter is a deal-breaker. So... still no dice from any of these three cameras for video shooters who want proper cinema DOF and FOV.

@enonymouscontent8671 Жыл бұрын

Are there any issues or quality loss using full frame lenses on APSC Body?

@SoundOfYourDestiny Жыл бұрын

@@enonymouscontent8671 No, in fact you'll get optimal quality because you're using the "sweet spot" in the middle of the glass. And no vignetting.

@JeahnLaffitte Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gerald! Being a dad is the absolute best 🔥 excited for you

@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Жыл бұрын

3:46 Throwing shade to Sony for not including focus breathing comp for in A1 and A7s3. ✊ If anyone can get this pushed through it's you daddio!

@SuperNicktendo Жыл бұрын

First: Congratulations on your new addition! 2nd It's nice to see robust options for different budgets. I have the a7siii and I think I have a dead pixel in the evf. And I haven't had the camera for more than six months :/

@vaidehiarts Жыл бұрын

This is almost a perfect camera for multi-cam setups where you don't want to spend too much but have a good clean image. I can also see this acting as a popular B-Cam for the A7S III, FX3 or a7 IV. In 6000 USD, you can get 2 of these and 1 of the a7 IV bodies. And use the lenses amongst them commonly. Thanks for the detailed review as always, Gerald :)

@ChanceYoung Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you call out Sony for not having added Focus Breathing Compensation to the A7S III, FX3, and A1. All of those cameras should have it by now and it is so annoying that their higher tier cameras don't have it while budget cameras do. So dumb.

@GabrielFFontes Жыл бұрын

Isn't it obvious that the A7sIII and FX3 can't have focus breathing compensation due to only having 12MP? They would have to reduce the maximum resolution to something like 3.2k or less. A1 should have it, tho.

@iComplainer Жыл бұрын

Sorry, i have OCD… it’s not the “FX III” (read FX mark three) it’s an FX3 (a mark one, currently) as opposed to the a7S III which os the third generation a7S, hence the mark three designation. that is all. ill show myself out.

@JamesClark1991 Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielFFontes Doesn't the FX6 have it though? and that's the same sensor right?

@ChadVerified Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielFFontes The FX6 has the same sensor and got it in a firmware update

@Justin_Allen Жыл бұрын

Not sure about the reasoning it cannot have it because of the 12MP issue, I'll leave that to others. However if it can, it should. Also shutter angle...come on Sony, add it.

@chrisperrywv Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby! That’s so exciting!

@BrendanStoicConcepts Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the baby boy. 🎉 God bless you guys!

@ValentinKossenko Жыл бұрын

Congrats on becoming a dad, Gerald! I can relate to what you're saying concerning the creation of KZfaq videos while growing into the role of a father as I'm facing the same challenge right now. But although it is very challenging, it is also the most rewarding thing in life, so make sure to enjoy it as much as you can! ❤️

@harryvuemedia5106 Жыл бұрын

Mang, i'm so jelly of filmmakers today. Great APS-C for a great price! Love the review Gerald and I would love to own this FX30 soon.

@Mike0193Azul Жыл бұрын

I respect Sony for releasing products with their best tech at good prices. Not worried about not putting certain specs just to avoid “competing with their older models”

@miloplacas Жыл бұрын

grat reviwe as always gerald! thanks for your time and quality

@filmstudiojapan Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the little one. Enjoy this and all times to come as much as possible. It's better than kicking yourself later for being too busy..

@tentenbits Жыл бұрын

congorats Gerald on the new little one! [oh..and lovely review as always]

@kylemckenna 10 ай бұрын

Been back and forth regarding this camera for a while now. Thank you for the always convincing review :)

@jtapia1123 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the baby🎉

@djencode Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby!!!!

@kaveeh6414 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby boy! Great review as always.

@john2000l Жыл бұрын

Despite the actual reason for the video on the FX30.....a Big Congratulations to you and your amazing partner on the addition to the family. Yes, sleep will be an issue for a while, but your pride in the little one overcomes all. Please post a photo of the little one when you both are ready. I am expecting purple pajamas !

@IsaacSuttleFilms Жыл бұрын

The review we all were really waiting for!

@erwickdsouza Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gerald on the new baby!

@brettturner5299 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gerald, you look incredibly well rested! It only gets better (and easier!) I promise. Best of luck!

@1loveMusic2003 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby🎉👏👍

@charliemcdougall Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby, Gerald. Life. Changing! :)

@Miguel_2.O Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your son!!!!!!!! What a lucky kid to have such a cool dad.

@Bermudaoficial Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby God bless you guys

@TheSmeagol630 Жыл бұрын

Loved my a6500 back in the day...but that 34ms readout was BRUTAL. Great to see Sony willing to make an APS-C sensor with good rolling shutter.

@kennethHuo 4 ай бұрын

I am still using my A6500 with sigma 56mm and 16mm. Should I upgrade to this ?

@CubeHead Жыл бұрын

Congrats with the baby! :)

@sidvicious3129 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby, Gerald JR. Is becoming UNDONE, it's Crazy!!!

@yulmeade Жыл бұрын

Congratulations-don’t worry about us. Your content is always worth waiting for🎉🙏🏿✌🏿🙌🏿

@EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын

4:52 I like how Sony put the USB plug in front of the LCD.

@sagishilo2434 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review, Gerald! And with a newborn... thank you.

@robertadams3666 Жыл бұрын

Congrats man!!! And thanks for doing the review!

@highlander200107 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you all on the baby boy, many things will change, but all of it worth it!

@JanneAirDotCom Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the baby, Gerald!!!

@ckfvideo Жыл бұрын

Dude, I love the look of your studio. Great review as well!

@MikeeRogers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Vlog test, really liking how the 11mm with active looks.

@tbfromsd Жыл бұрын

I started my KZfaq channel when my boy was born, when I watch those videos I realize I was just a sleep deprived man who was more documenting my decent into madness than camera reviews. You are still killing it. Congrats fatherhood is the best, until your kid tells you to stop taking pictures of them all the time.

@Alanwking Жыл бұрын

This was one of the first reviews I watched before I purchased my FX30. I love the colors I get shooting in S-Log3 and grading in Davinci Resolve, using the Color Space Transform. I've been using this camera for video projects at my 9 to 5, but I'm going to use it on a professional gig next week. I love this camera. It's a major upgrade for me coming from the T7i.

@edventures9884 Жыл бұрын

I love how these cameras are video oriented, no viewfinder makes it so much cleaner especially if you plan on using an external monitor you can mount it on top and it’ll still look good. I still shoot photos so I’m the future I’d love a fx3 and a separate camera for photos but for the meantime I think I’m going to try to buy a Sony a7siii

@ZPHammill 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review, and congratulations!!

@CoalitionGaming Жыл бұрын

Camera Conspiracies is gonna have a field day with this one! Also, congrats on the new baby!

@raymondmercedes Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! Another great review!!! Just started my tech review channel with my Sony A7IV and was a bit bummed when I saw this FX30 (I think FX2 would of been a better name lol) announced but I think I prefer full frame over apsc anyways but again great video!!!

@AMomentInTimeProductions Жыл бұрын

here is something you all should know about the Sony Fx30 i have this camera and done some tests doing video's and found out unlike other Camera's such as canon or Fuji. But just simply setting your shutter speed to 60 or 120 or 240 for the sony Fx30 WILL NOT Avoid Flickering from lights, Like Banding from lights. you MUST use the (Anti-flicker Set) from the menu to set the shutter angle to the correct number to stop the banding, I shot at 4K-30P 4K-60P and 4K-120P And had to use specific shutter angles that i found that stop the banding, here is a short list of what worked for me for preventing Banding from LED lights Systems.. Shutter Angles to prevent Light Flickering.. for 120P use shutter angle at 239.9 for 60P use shutter angle at 119.9 for 30P use shutter angle at 59.95 now how i found out the numebrs was just looking at my monitor and test recording specific numbers and that was what i found, but i probably doubled the value that i needed, which wouldn't make a difference because it's all synced in the correct cycles that the lights flicker.. But these values here below might be the correct ones to use.. 30P use shutter angle 29.97 60P use shutter angle 59.94 120P use shutter angle 119.9 Notice the shutter angles values are what the frame rates are, well 60P is not 59.94 but when recording to the Ninja i believe that's what it's writing the video's frame rate to.. So when you set your Sony to 60p the ninja is actually recording at 59.94 not 60P, i believe that the Sony does write the videos' frame rate at 60p not 59.94 when recording internally. So there is a bit of a Difference there not much but enough to notice a slight banding.. so what happen when you tested this camera Gerald? And Did you test it on the Ninja V or V+?? Any way those numbers up there worked for me incase some one needs to know.

@soundacresstudio 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this review, straight to the point, quick and intelligent!

@danieldeemer Жыл бұрын

and congratulations on your new Baby!

@Stahlzee Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby!!!!

@shuttervision. 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed and friendly review of the FX30.

@johnger850305 Жыл бұрын

Congratulation on the new BOY!!

@Glen.Danielsen Жыл бұрын

Gerald, great congratulations on new one in family! Wishing you nights of sleep. 💛🙏🏽

@BMXTraining Жыл бұрын

For someone like me who had just upgraded to A7iv from a6500, and was thinking of liquidating APS-C glass, & getting a FX3 & slowly invest into FF glass- this might save me money now, as I will get the FX30, use it as a bcam, and save several thousands! I am stoked.

@brittany6429 Жыл бұрын

so pumped for a camera review!!

@danemarc Жыл бұрын

Congrats gerald for being a father!!!! Keep doing what you!!

@42-media Жыл бұрын

Ordered one! This will be perfekt for our steadycam rigg.

@sarthakmody2713 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! Mini Undone ❤️

@MorganscottfilmsNC Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby boy!

@briandipierro8865 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for a camera JUST LIKE THIS for years! I still love my Lumix S5 and I've been using that for a project with my friends, but kind of in that train where I want something a little lighter, and I've always hoped Sony should give up something APS-C that can at least do 10-bit video. I WANT that amazing autofocus. I am gonna have to start saving for this.

@Promote_Media Ай бұрын

Best review on this camera. You are the man!

@daveassender1099 Жыл бұрын

Finally - this looks perfect for me. Thanks, Gerald!

@eviltango Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby

@tommdg Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gerald!!

@andresacunaroldan Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your baby!

@REVIEWSONTHERUN Жыл бұрын

Good review! Thank you for sharing. ✌️

@tanayjohnson1297 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the kid Gerald!! Love the content....

@blkblaze899 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you for posting it. Also yeah new baby and continue with content creation is a wild ride. Congrats!

@MiDaY_i Жыл бұрын

Amazing Review sir well done!

@georgeblanchardjr Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Our baby boy should be here this Monday. Congrats Bro!

@Poodle_Ellie Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby you have! I won't complaint about the quality well actually your review is always 5/5. :D

@exit_hero2230 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on baby, beautiful camera

@mikolajpe Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gerald!

@HomesickMac Жыл бұрын

Ha! Literally just watched the promotional video by Sony and I _knew_ you'd be on it. I understand the order of things, of course, and that you've been able to get hold on a camera prior to the release. I've been saving up for the FX-3 firmly focused on not buying anything else hardware wise until I can afford it. Now the FX30 is here, and I'll deep dive into your review as well as many upcoming videos and comparizons of these two cameras.

@flavorhostage Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Nice review as well!

@Karthig1987 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new baby boy Gerald

@newfoundmass Жыл бұрын

The lack of video centric features, like shutter angle is so weird on these cameras.

@KanishkGupta Жыл бұрын

Better go with Panasonic S5 for video-centric features in full frame body.

@alexlubinski7795 Жыл бұрын

@@TackJorrance or just shoot in 25 frames instead of 24 like us europeans do hehe

@Projectdannyy Жыл бұрын

Also, why do Sony's video centric cameras not have a 48 fps frame rate option.

@newfoundmass Жыл бұрын

@@KanishkGupta already am. 😊

@summacruzlaude Жыл бұрын

congratulations on your baby!

@intheblues Жыл бұрын

Great review, Gerald. Thanks for all your great work.

@van94weightlossjourney Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎊🎈 on the baby boy.

@thidnascimento Жыл бұрын

Of course your review was the first one I watched! Great camera! Canon released a great R7 before, but didn't release the lens... Sony did the right thing by releasing a trio of great ultra wide angles before giving us this camera

@MichaelWTurner Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I made a mistake and bought the R7 thinking that adapting older lenses would be a good option, but if you really want to maximize AF performance and stabilization for video you need native lenses and they don't have any. I can't wait to get the FX30 since I already have crop sensor e-mount glass.

@KirbyLeeFortenberry Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelWTurner I feel cheated too. If Canon had apsc lenses I'd feel better since I'm a hybrid content creator versus just video, but the FX30 is very nice with its new lenses.

@TedTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby boy!

@jasonhernandez2005 Жыл бұрын

Was planning on an a7c to acompany my a74, but now I know what I’m going for instead. And it’ll be new and much cheaper than the a7c!,!!!!! Such an amazing product!

@SUBtrauma 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on the little one. I realize I'm a little late, but happy 1st birthday(ish) Mini-Gerald!

@nitsugazemag Жыл бұрын

Congrats 🥳 👶 🎉! I noticed the magenta tint in another video and thought it was just me. Thanks for affirming my observation lol. While I know how advanced Sony mirrorless has been over the years, the one giant thing that hinders me from switching over is the colors. I’m sure you can tweak the colors later having recorded in log, but I work with different cameras. I don’t think Sony would be a fit at work that our field cameras are Canon camcorders. Don’t get me wrong, these cameras are tempting, but the colors are problem when having to shell out videos asap. If only we had up-to-date workstations and a bigger budget for newer cameras, I’m sure we’d have Sony gear, not a Canon 80d and our camcorders to record events with. We have a mishmash of equipment and somehow make due 🤷‍♂️. Enjoy your detailed videos. Congrats again becoming a father! Savor these moments when they’re babies because they grow up fast 😊