Sony FX30 Cinema Line APS-C Camera (Base)

About: Sony FX30 Cinema Line APS-C Camera (Base)

The ILME-FX30B is a cinema Line APS-C (Super 35mm format) compact camera with Fast Hybrid & Real-time Eye AF, high-frame-rate up to 120fps, Dual base ISO and S-Cinetone™ colour science.

The FX30 captures stunning images with 6K oversampling and a true cinematic look. Its compact size lets you take it anywhere, and sophisticated AF and stabilization features let you concentrate on composition, not the complexity of crews and rigging.

Designed for visual storytelling

The FX30’s S-Cinetone picture profile gives you a beautiful cinematic look straight out of the camera. Features like Dual Base ISO and Cine EI are designed to provide gorgeous images for cinematic shooting and workflow.

Drawing on the Cinema Line heritage

Film industry experience allied with state-of-the-art imaging technology

The outstanding Cinema Line series of cinema cameras is built on decades of experience in the film industry and supported by Sony’s sophisticated new technologies on the cutting edge of digital imaging.

Beautiful imagery

Advanced technology for outstanding resolution

The FX30’s back-illuminated Exmor™ R APS-C CMOS sensor captures memorable imagery with outstanding resolution and shallow depth of field. 6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into 4K recording and output, and the BIONZ XR™ processing engine enables natural gradations, realistic colour reproduction, low noise and other image quality improvements.

S-Cinetone gives you a cinematic look without grading

The S-Cinetone picture profile provides cinematic-looking colour, skin tones and other visual aspects straight out of the camera, without the need for any post-production colour grading.

Infinite possibilities of expression with S-Log3

For production colour matching, and to access the full capabilities of the image sensor, the FX30 can shoot with an S-Log3 gamma curve. This gives you access to the FX30’s expansive colour gamut and 14+ latitude, for true cinematic image quality during post-production colour grading.

User LUTs provide an accurate image preview

Customizable LUTs, both preset and user-supplied, can be applied to the FX30’s LCD monitor and HDMI output to give you a better and more accurate idea of what your final image will look like

10-bit 4:2:2 recording for greater editing latitude

The FX30 can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video internally when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, providing more colour information so you can produce fuller, more natural gradations in post-production.

Cine EI, Cine EI Quick and Flexible ISO modes

Flexible exposure mode handling

Cine EI offers wide latitude and the highest possible image quality, while Cine EI Quick simplifies setup by automatically switching the camera’s base ISO. Flexible ISO provides the greatest flexibility for exposure settings.

Dual Base ISO (ISO 800/ISO 2500)

With this feature you can manually set your base ISO to 2500 instead of 800 in low-light situations. Noise levels at both settings are about the same, so this gives you cleaner footage in low light.

Slow-motion images at up to 120 frames per second

With 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second with autofocus, you can create extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery to expand your storytelling options.

Reliable AF maintains a steady focus

Sophisticated tracking features let you concentrate on your shoot

The FX30 provides stable AF and flexible focusing for a wide range of shooting situations. Wide-area AF provides tenacious subject tracking across almost the entire frame, with Real-time Tracking based on Sony’s unique AI-based subject recognition. Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes, tailored to humans, birds and animals

In-body image stabilization for hand-held shooting

Active Mode is a 5-axis image stabilization mode that uses a precision gyroscope sensor and optical compensation, enabling hand-held shooting at 4K resolution without a gimbal.

Compensation for focus breathing

In-camera Focus Breathing Compensation, when used with compatible lenses, provides more stable imagery by minimizing the field-of-view shift that can occur when racking focus. Additional breathing compensation is also available in post-production software, supported by camera metadata.

Ready to go wherever you shoot

Compact and light in weight, the FX30 can be operated in combination with gimbals and drones, or with a variety of attached equipment. It’s designed to withstand long shoots, with sturdy construction suited to harsh conditions.

Compact, lightweight body

Designed for mobility and comfortable operation

Weighing in at 646 g with battery and memory card (951 g with the XLR handle unit), the FX30 features a distinctive flat-top design that’s suitable for either handheld shooting or gimbal mounting. The camera grip has been designed to provide optimum flexibility, stability and comfort for extended handheld shooting sessions.

Three thread holes in the XLR handle unit for accessories

External monitors, recorders, batteries, video lights, extension grips, wireless microphone receivers or other add-ons can be stably and securely attached to the FX30’s XLR handle unit.

Reliable operation for long shoots at 4K

With its highly efficient cooling system and stable power supply (from a high-capacity Z battery or via USB PD), the FX30 is designed to keep working reliably over extended shoots.

Durable magnesium alloy chassis

The main body and covers of the FX30 are constructed from a lightweight magnesium alloy to enhance durability and performance even in challenging environments.

Two CFexpress Type A and SD card compatible media slots

CFexpress Type A is the next standard for compact storage, with fast write/read speeds suitable for 4K movie recording at high bit rates. Dual slots enable either relay or simultaneous recording.

Flexible high resolution touch-panel LCD monitor

A side-opening vari-angle rear monitor allows broad positioning and framing freedom. It’s bright enough for easy outdoor daytime viewing, and it incorporates a swipe-to-access function menu.

Specifications:

• Camera Type: Interchangeable lens digital camera
• Lens Mount: E-mount
• Weight (Main unit): 1 lb 6.8 oz (646 g) (with battery and memory card included), 1 lb 3.8 oz (562 g) (body only)
• Weight (Including accessories): 2 lb 1.5 oz (951 g) (with XLR Handle, battery and memory card included)
• Dimensions: 5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33 inches (129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm) (body without protrusions)
• Power Consumption: [Movie] Approx. 5.6 W (with E PZ 18–105 mm F4 OSS lens attached), [Still image] Approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 18–105 mm F4 OSS lens attached)
• Battery Operating Time: Approx. 115 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard)　, Approx. 175 min (Continuous recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 570 shots (still images, CIPA standard)
• Recording Format (Video)
  • XAVC HS: XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 150 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p/23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 75 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 45 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 30 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 200 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
  • XAVC S: XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 150 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p 140 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 60 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 200 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S HD] XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 25 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC HD 29.97p/25p 16 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 60 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,
  • XAVC S-I: XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p 600 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 50p 500 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 29.97p 300 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 25p 250 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 23.98p 240 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S-I HD] XAVC S-I HD 59.94p 222 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 50p 185 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 29.97p 111 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 25p 93 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 23.98p 89 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,
• Recording Format (Audio): LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
• Recording Frame Rate
  • XAVC HS 4K: 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
  • XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
  • XAVC S-I 4K: 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p,
• Recording/ Playback Time
  • XAVC HS: 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 80 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 100 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 50 minutes, 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 150 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 190 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 95 minutes, 59.94p/50p 45M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 290 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 140 minutes
  • XAVC S:  59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 80 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 100 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 50 minutes, [XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 270 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 130 minutes, 59.94p/50p 25M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 430 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 210 minutes
  • XAVC S-I: XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 25 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 10 minutes, [XAVC S-I HD] 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 35 minutes
  • Proxy Audio: XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
  • Proxy Video: 1280 x 720 (Approx. 6 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 9 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 16 Mbps)
• RAW Output: HDMI: 4672 x 2628 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p), 16 bit
• VIDEO FUNCTIONS: Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, TC/UB, Creative Look, Gamma Display Assist, PAL/NTSC Selector
• Sensor Type: APS-C type (23.3 x 15.5 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Pixels: Approx. 20.1 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 26.0 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 27.0 megapixels (total)
• Sensitivity: [Movie] ISO 100–32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100–6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 100–32000 (Expandable to ISO 50–102400), AUTO (ISO 100–6400, 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 s
• Slow and Quick Motion:
  • XAVC HS 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
  • XAVC S 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, XAVC S HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
  • XAVC S-I 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps[NF_39], XAVC S-I HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
• White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Underwater / Colour Temperature (2,500 to 9,900 K) and colour filter / Custom
• Gamma:Off / PP1-PP6 / PP10-PP11, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
• Latitude: 14+ stop (S-Log3)

Supplied Accessories

• AC adapter
• Accessory shoe cap
• Body cap
• Handle shoe cap
• Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
• USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)