Sony Cinema Line FX30 Brand New

Description

The Sony FX30 is a compact APS-C (Super 35mm format) cinema camera in Sony’s Cinema Line series. It serves as an accessible entry point into professional video production, offering cinematic image quality, advanced autofocus, and high-frame-rate recording in a lightweight, cage-free body — similar in design to the full-frame FX3 but with an APS-C sensor for greater depth of field control, sharper oversampled 4K, and a more affordable price.

Key Highlights
• APS-C Super 35 sensor with 6K oversampling for detailed, high-resolution 4K footage with minimal aliasing.
• Cinematic color science including S-Cinetone for beautiful, film-like skin tones straight out of camera (matching other Cinema Line models).
• Advanced Fast Hybrid AF with Real-time Eye AF, Face Tracking, and Subject Recognition — excellent for solo operators and run-and-gun shooting.
• High-frame-rate recording up to 4K 120p and Full HD 240p (with crop in high speeds).
• Professional audio support via optional detachable XLR handle unit (two full-size XLR inputs).
• Reliable active cooling for extended recording without overheating.
• User LUT support for on-set monitoring and preview.

Sensor and Image Processor
• Sensor: Back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS (23.3 × 15.5 mm).
• Effective pixels: Approx. 26 MP for still images, ~20.1 MP for video (6K oversampling for 4K).
• Processor: BIONZ XR.
• Dynamic range: 14+ stops.
• ISO sensitivity (movies): Dual base ISO (800 / 2500), native 100–32,000 (expandable to 50–102,400).
• Still images: Up to 26 MP with the same high-quality sensor.

Video Recording Capabilities
• Max resolutions and frame rates:
◦ UHD 4K up to 120 fps (with additional crop at 120p).
◦ Full HD up to 240 fps (S&Q mode).

• Recording formats:
◦ 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I (All-Intra), XAVC HS (H.265 Long GOP), XAVC S.
◦ 16-bit RAW output via HDMI.
• Color profiles: S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG (HDR).
• Proxy recording support for faster editing workflows.
• Media: Dual slots — CFexpress Type A and SD (UHS-II compatible). Supports relay, simultaneous, and backup recording.

Autofocus and Stabilization
• AF system: Phase-detection AF covering a wide area, with Real-time Tracking, Eye AF (human/animal/bird), and enhanced subject recognition.
• Stabilization: 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with Active Mode for smooth handheld footage. Gyro data can be recorded for post-production stabilization.

Design and Ergonomics
• Body type: Compact rangefinder-style E-mount cinema camera.
• Dimensions (body, approx.): 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm (W × H × D).
• Weight:
◦ Body only: ~562 g.
◦ With battery and card: ~646 g.
◦ With XLR handle, battery, and card: ~951 g.
• LCD: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen (~2.36 million dots) for flexible monitoring.
• No built-in EVF (to maintain compact size; external monitors or viewfinders recommended).
• Cooling: Active heat dissipation for long 4K recording sessions.
• Controls: Cinema Line layout with dedicated REC button, customizable buttons, tally lamps (front and rear).

Audio and Connectivity
• Audio: Detachable XLR handle (optional on FX30B kit) with two full-size XLR inputs + phantom power. Built-in stereo microphone. 4-channel recording support.
• Interfaces: Full-size HDMI, USB-C (with power delivery), mic/headphone jacks, multi-interface shoe.
• Other features: Timecode in/out, user LUT import (applied to monitor/HDMI and embedded), focus mapping, breathing compensation (with compatible lenses).

Power and Battery
• Uses NP-FZ100 battery.
• Supports USB PD for extended shooting.

Still Image Capabilities
Supports high-quality 26 MP still photos with the same advanced AF and IBIS.
The FX30 is ideal for indie filmmakers, documentary shooters, content creators, and as a lightweight B-camera on larger productions. It delivers excellent image quality with cinematic looks, reliable AF for solo work, and strong performance in varied lighting — all while remaining highly portable and cost-effective compared to full-frame Cinema Line models like the FX3.

Note: No internal electronic ND filters. At 4K 120p, there is an additional crop factor (approximately 1.6x). The camera shares the same physical body as the FX3, so accessories and rigs are largely interchangeable.
For the latest firmware (current as of early 2026: Ver. 6.01, which optimizes LUT processing and stability; earlier updates added Big6 menu elements), check Sony’s official support site.