Sony introduces the cheapest cinema camera 10/6/2022, 12:00:00 AM

High-performance recording, S-Cinetone™ and S-Log3, 6K oversampling,... All this for just €2,300. The war in the filmmaker segment is more alive than ever.

Sony says the camera is designed to offer a significant step up in production quality compared to other hybrid cameras and of course, cell phones, and give access to a higher level of color grading and post-production workflow that might otherwise require a more expensive camera. With the recent launch of the Sony A7IV as the flagship hybrid camera, Sony has opted to build a more dedicated video production camera.

It incorporates a Sony E mount, on which all compatible lenses or adapters can be used. 

With the recent "Netflix approved" of the FX30, will this be the next camera (at nearly half the price) to get the certification? 

The FX30 will be available from October 2022 at a recommended price of $1799 body-only (as the FX30B) or $2199 with the XLR adapter/top handle. More info at SONY.

Key Specs:

Oversampled UHD 4K (6K capture) up to 60p

UHD 4K/120p capture with additional 1.62x crop

In-body image stabilization

10-bit 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 capture in a choice H.265 or H.264-based AVC formats

S-Cinetone color profile

S-Log3 with uploadable LUTs for previewing or applying to footage

'16-bit' Raw video output

No mechanical shutter mechanism

Front and rear tally lamps