Sony Alpha FX3 Cinema Line Full frame Camera Body Only

Features

• 10.2MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
• BIONZ XR Image Processing Engine
• Real-time Eye-AF and Real-time AF tracking
• Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording with cooling fan
• 3-inch flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor
• High-speed 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi16 / FTP transfer
• 627 phase-detection AF points
• Touch menu, and controls
• S-Cinetone inspired by VENICE colorimetry
• Top handle, MI shoe, and 3.5mm jack audio options 

High-performance Fast Processing

The FX3 features the same BIONZ XR system architecture as the FX6, with high processing performance from image capture through all signal processing stages. User interface, network, and file management processing are distributed so that fast, stress-free control response is maintained regardless of real-time processing load. The engine also makes it possible to deliver high sensitivity and natural gradations, realistic color reproduction, low noise, and other image quality improvements as well as faster, more precise AF plus the ability to process the large amounts of data required for 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording. It also features improved menu response and high-speed write to CFexpress Type A memory cards.

S-Cinetone for that Expressive Cinematic Look

The FX3, along with FX9 and FX6 Cinema Line cameras, allows users to easily create a cinematic look without post-production using S-Cinetone picture profile. Inspired by the color science used in Sony’s flagship VENICE camera, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights that are essential to cinematic expression. S-Cinetone is the default for Picture Profile 11 (PP11) on the FX3.

Cage-free Design

An easily manageable compact body that doesn’t get in the way translates directly into increased workflow efficiency and shooting freedom for creators involved in video production. The FX3 is designed to eliminate the need for a camera cage, including six standard 1/4-inch-20 UNC threaded mounting points to easily and securely attach compatible accessories such as external monitors, recorders, wireless microphones, or other add-ons. In addition, the supplied top handle with XLR interface securely attaches to the body via the Multi Interface Shoe without any special tools and provides three additional thread holes. Since no cage is required, the system size and weight are reduced making transporting easier and setup time quicker.

Smallest Cinema Line Camera for Solo Shooting

The FX3 is not only the smallest and lightest, but it also features a design that eliminates the need for a cage while providing an XLR handle unit that maximizes handheld shooting flexibility and ideal for gimbal and drone-mounted work. It weighs just 1.576 lbs. (715 g), including battery and memory cards, and the body is only 5.11 x 3.33 x 3.06 inches (129.7 x 84.5 x 77.8mm) HxWxD. The camera grip has been carefully designed with professional creators to provide optimum flexibility, stability, and comfort for extended handheld shooting sessions.

Digital XLR on Top Handle, MI Shoe, and 3.5mm Jack Audio Options

The FX3 offers a variety of audio input options to suit different workflows and professional requirements. The body incorporates a standard 3.5 mm mic. jack, Sony’s digital MI (Multi-Interface) shoe for cable-free connection with compatible MI shoe microphones and the XLR top handle which includes a 3.5mm mic jack and two balanced XLR/TRS audio inputs, enabling high-quality audio to the FX3. With an optional XLR or TRS microphone connected, the XLR module on the handle takes care of the A/D (Analogue to Digital) conversion and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and transfers the digital audio data directly to the camera for outstanding quality.

What's in the Box

• Sony Alpha FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame Camera (Body Only)
• Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
• Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
• Power Cord
• Top Handle with XLR Input Module
• Body Cap
• MI Accessory Shoe Cap
• Handle Shoe Cap
• USB-A to USB-C Cable (USB 3.2)
• Accessory Cold Shoe Kit
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

Sony Alpha FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame Camera Body

General

• Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera
• Lens mount: E-mount
• Weight (main unit only): 715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (with battery and memory card included), 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz) (body only)
• Weight (including supplied accessories): 1.015 kg (2 lb 3.8 oz) (with XLR Handle, battery pack, SD card)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches) (body without protrusions)

Power

• Power consumption:
• [Movie] Approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
• [Still image] Approx. 3.4W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
• Battery operating time
• Approx. 95 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard) [[F_DX0003]]
• Approx. 135 min(Continuous recording, CIPA standard)
• Approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (Still image, CIPA standard)

Operation

• Operating temperature:
• 0 to 40 degrees C
• 32 to 104 degrees F
• Storage temperature:
• -20 to +60 degrees C
• -4 to +140 degrees F

Recording (video)

• Recording Format (Video):
• [XAVC S-I 4K]
• XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p, 600Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I 4K 50p, 500Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I 4K 29.97p, 300Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I 4K 25p, 250Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I 4K 23.98p, 240Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• [XAVC S-I HD]
• XAVC S-I HD 59.94p, 222Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I HD 50p, 185Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I HD 29.97p, 111Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I HD 25p, 93Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S-I HD 23.98p, 89Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• [XAVC S 4K]
• XAVC S 4K 59.94p, 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 50p, 150Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p, 140Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p, 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p, 280Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p, 200Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• [XAVC S HD]
• XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p, 25Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC HD 29.97p/25p, 16Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p, 100Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p, 60Mbps 4:2:0 8bit, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
• [XAVC HS 4K]
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 200Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 150Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p/23.98p, 100Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 75Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p, 45Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 00Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 23.98p, 50Mbps 4:2:0 10bit , MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 23.98p , 30Mbps 4:2:0 10bit , MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p, 80Mbps 4:2:2 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p, 200Mbps 4:2:0 10bit, MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
• Recording format (Audio): LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
• Recording frame rate:
• [XAVC S-I 4K] 3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 
• [XAVC S-I HD]1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 
• [XAVC S 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 
• [XAVC S HD]1920x1080/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 
• [XAVC HS 4K]3840x2160/119.88p,100p,59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
• Recording/Playback time:
• [XAVC S-I 4K]:
• XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p/50p
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 25 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 10 minutes
• [XAVC S-I HD]:
• XAVC S-I HD 59.94p/50p
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 75 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 35 minutes
• [XAVC S 4K]
• XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 200M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 85 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 40 minutes
• XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 150M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 110 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 55 minutes
• [XAVC S HD]
• XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 50M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 310 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 150 minutes
• XAVC S HD　59.94p/50p 25M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 550 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 210 minutes
• [XAVC HS 4K]
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 85 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 40 minutes
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 150M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 110 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 55 minutes
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 100M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 170 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 80 minutes
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 75M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 220 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 100 minutes
• XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 45M
• When using CEA-G160T (160 GB): Approx. 340 minutes
• When using CEA-G80T (80GB): Approx. 160 minutes
• Recording format (Proxy Audio): XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128kbps kbps, 2 channels
• Recording format (Proxy Video):
• [XAVC HS HD]
• MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
• 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 16Mbps
• 1920x1080 4:2:0 10bit 9Mbps
• [XAVC S HD]
• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• 1280x720 4:2:0 8bit 6Mbps
• RAW output: HDMI:4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), 16bit

Other Video Functions

• Video functions:
• Audio Level Display
• Video functions
• Audio Rec Level
• Video functions TC/UB
• Video functions
• Creative Look
• Video functions Gamma Display Assist
• Video functions PAL/NTSC Selector

Recording (Still)

• Recording format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
• Image size (pixels): [3:2] 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
• Image size (pixels): [4:3] 35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M)APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M)
• Image size (pixels): [16:9] 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
• Image size (pixels): [1:1] 35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M)APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M)

Camera Section

• Imaging device (Type): 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Number of pixels (effective): Movie: Approx. 10.2 megapixels, Still image: Approx. 12.1 megapixels
• Number of pixels (total): Approx. 12.9 megapixels
• ISO sensitivity
• [Movie] ISO 80-102400 equivalent (Expandable to ISO 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
• [Still image] ISO 80-102400 (Expandable to ISO 40- 409600), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
• Shutter speed:
• [Movie] 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode),
• [Still image] 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
• Slow and Quick Motion Function
• [XAVC S-I 4K / XAVC S 4K / XAVC HS 4K]
• NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps[[F_DX0004]],
• PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps[[F_DX0004]]
• [XAVC S-I HD / XAVC S HD]
• NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps,240fps[[F_DX0004]]
• PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps,200fps[[F_DX0004]]
• White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
• Gamma Curve: Off / PP1-PP10, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
• Latitude: 15+ stop (S-Log3)

Focus System

• Type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
• Focus point: [Movie] 627 points, [Still image] 35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)
• Sensitivity range: EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
• Focus mode: [Movie] AF-C, MF [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
• Focus area: [Movie] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot [Still image] Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
• Other focus features:
• Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select, [Still image] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal,)
• [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity
•  [Movie] AF Transition Speed
• Face detection (Face Priority in AF
• Face Priority in Multi Metering
• Regist. Faces Priority)
• Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)

Exposure Control

• Metering sensitivity: EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
• Exposure Modes
• [Movie] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode  
• [Sill images] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)

Playback

• Playback functions
• Index view
• Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie)
• Photo capture 
• 4Ch audio monitoring 
• Auto Review (stills)
• Image orientation (stills)
• Protect (stills)
• Rating (stills)
• Display as Group (stills)

Interface

• Audio input: 3.5 mm Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin(female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48V selectable, Mic Reference -40 to -60 dBu / [INPUT3] 3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
• USB terminal: USB Type-C (x1, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
• Headphone output: 3.5 mm Stereo minijack
• Speaker output: Built-in, monaural
• HDMI output:
• HDMI connector (Type-A
• YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
• Multi Interface Shoe: With Digital Audio Interface

Monitoring

• LCD:
• 7.5cm (3.0-type), Approx. 1.44M dots, touch panel, 
• Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg.

Built-in Microphone

• Built-in, stereo

Media

• Type: CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy

File System

• FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT

Zoom

• Zoom Function
• Zoom ring rotate 
• Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K)
• Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] Approx. 2x ) 
• Digital zoom ([Movie] 35mm full frame: approx. 4x APS-C: approx. 4x
• [Still image] 35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x
• M: approx. 6.1x
• S: approx. 8xAPS-C: L: approx. 4x, M:approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x), 
• Smart zoom ([Still image] 35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2xAPS-C: M:approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x)

Still Image Function

• Shutter: Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
• Drive modes: Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
• Continuous shooting speed: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
• Noise reduction: Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
• Flash control: Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe, Flash sync speed 1/125 sec
• Other still image function:
• Electronic Front Shutter Curtain
• Silent Shooting
• Anti-flicker Shoot.[[F_DX0005]]

Image Stabilization

• Type: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
• Mode: [Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off 
• Compensation Effect (still images): 5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

Custom Function

• Custom function: Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings

Lens Compensation

• Lens compensation: Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

Wi-Fi/NFC

• Supported format: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 
• Frequency Band: 2.4GHz band/5GHz bandwidth[[F_DX0006]]
• Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
• NFC: NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))

FTP Transfer

• FTP transfer: FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)

Supplied Accessories

• Supplied Accessories:
• Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100; Battery Charger BC-QZ1; Power cord; XLR handle unit; Accessory shoe kit; Body cap; Accessory shoe cap; Handle shoe cap; USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)

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