Sony Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera - 4K Resolution with Sony 10-20mm F4 G APS-C Lens
Product highlights:
- 20.1 MP Exmor R APS-C Image Sensor (Effective for Movies. 26 MP for Stills)
- S-Cinetone color science achieves a cinematic look straight from the camera
- Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording with cooling fan ventilation
- 4K 16-bit RAW output from HDMI terminal
- Dependable autofocus with Real-time Eye and Real-time Tracking AF
- Image stabilization Active Mode supports handheld movie shooting
- Flexible 3.0 type 2.36 million-dot (approx.) touch-panel LCD monitor
- Dependable, accurate autofocus with Real-time Eye and Real-time Tracking AF
- Dual Base ISO and a 14+ stop3 range for wide latitude and low-noise images
- Flexible ISO, Cine EI Quick and Cine EI Log shooting mode
In the box
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera (Body Only) - Compact cage-free design with 4K up to 120p
- Sony Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera
- ILME-FX30 Camera body
- NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
- AC-UUD12 USB battery charger
- Body cap
- MI Accessory shoe cap
- USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C Constant Aperture Power Zoom G Lens (SELP1020G)
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C Constant Aperture Power Zoom G Lens (SELP1020G)
- Hood (ALC-SH169)
- Lens front cap ALC-F62S
- Lens rear cap ALC-R1EM
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera (Body Only) - Compact cage-free design with 4K up to 120p
20.1 MP1 Exmor R APS-C (Super 35mm format) image sensor with wide dynamic range
Sony’s acclaimed image sensor technology in a new back-illuminated 20.1* megapixels APS-C Exmor R CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) achieves high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic latitude. 6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) output, delivering 4K movies with overwhelming resolution. Capture the scene in cinematic 4K resolution with the expressive depth of field, stunning bokeh, and cinematic freedom of an APS-C size sensor. The image sensor maximizes light collection efficiency so that clear, usable images can be captured in dim light. Standard ISO sensitivity is 100 to 32000, and latitude is an impressively wide 14+ stops. (*Effective for Movies. 26 MP for Stills)
S-Cinetone for a cinematic look straight out of the camera without grading
The FX30 includes S-Cinetone, the same color science that produces the highly regarded FX9 and FX6 color and skin tones. Based on technology acquired through the development of digital cinema cameras such as Sony’s VENICE 2, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin color, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights. Because S-Cinetone produces all this directly within the camera, it's easy to achieve a beautiful cinematic look without the necessity of post-production grading.
Flexible ISO, Cine EI Quick and Cine EI Log shooting modes for optimized image quality
Three modes are provided for recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve (“Log Shooting Setting” in the menu) when post processing will be used to grade and finish the footage. Cine EI, inherited from Sony’s high-end Cinema Line models, offers wide latitude and the highest possible image quality. Cine EI Quick automatically switches the camera’s base ISO according to the selected Exposure Index (EI). And Flexible ISO provides the greatest flexibility for exposure settings.
User LUTs can be applied to the LCD display and HDMI output and embedded in clips
When recording with the S-Log3 gamma curve, the low-contrast image displayed on the monitor can make it difficult to judge how the final image will look. The FX30 allows custom LUTs to be applied to the LCD monitor and HDMI output, providing a more accurate preview of the final image. LUTs can also be embedded in clips to facilitate post-production processing4. The FX30 even includes a new s709 preset LUT that can provide a more cinematic look while monitoring. In addition to the preset LUTs, up to 16 user LUTs (.cube format)5 can be imported into the camera via memory card.
Dual Base ISO and a 14+ stop3 range for wide latitude and low-noise images
The Dual Base ISO provides two sensitivity settings - one at ISO 800 and one at ISO 2500. This allows you to select an appropriate noise floor, for clean images, as well as maximize the FX30’s dynamic range when shooting in both bright or low-light conditions. Furthermore, a wide 14+ stop latitude minimizes the risk of blown highlights or blocked shadows over a wide range of lighting conditions, making it easier to shoot top-quality images in just about any shooting situation.
Log recording for smooth cinematic image quality when color grading
For full-scale productions, the S-Log3 gamma curve provided in the FX30 has been designed for smooth gradations, and to make it easier to achieve cinematic image quality when color grading in post-production. Both S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine offers high-quality color reproduction over a wide latitude, and special care has been taken to adjust the camera's output to ensure that the highest image quality can be easily achieved during post-processing.
Dependable, accurate autofocus with Real-time Eye and Real-time Tracking AF
Sophisticated tracking features keep your subject in steady focus so you can concentrate on composition. Wide-area AF with intelligent tracking uses focal-plane phase detection for tenacious subject tracking across almost the entire frame. Real-time Eye AF ensures precise focus on the face and eyes (human, animal, or bird), while Real-time Tracking provides reliable tracking thanks to Sony‘s unique AI-based subject recognition algorithms. Improved tracking is achieved even when shooting at high 120p frame rates.
Image stabilization Active Mode supports handheld movie shooting
Active Mode utilizes an in-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilizer and provides increased stabilization for movie shooting. A precision gyroscope sensor accurately measures camera shake and compensates optically, making stable video possible even when shooting hand-held without a gimbal, even while walking, and at 4K high resolution.
Extensive recording formats for high image quality and advanced post-production
The FX30 can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video internally when using Long GOP or All Intra compression, making it possible to grade for fuller, more natural gradations while generally providing greater editing freedom. In addition to XAVC S AVC/H.264 encoding, XAVC HS format recording, using the HEVC/H.265 codec, roughly doubles the compression efficiency. XAVC S-I 4K and XAVC S-I HD formats provide per-frame Intra compression so the user can choose the most suitable format for the job at hand.
Creative slow-motion options with up to 4K (QFHD) 120p with autofocus
The FX30 offers 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second. Extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery at QFHD resolution with autofocus provides new expressive capability. The ability to capture moving subjects in smooth slow motion opens up a whole new world of creative potential.
Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C Constant Aperture Power Zoom G Lens (SELP1020G)
The world's smallest, lightest ultra-wide-angle constant F4 APS-C power zoom lens
Just 2-1/4” long and weighing a mere 6.3 oz. (55mm, 178 g), this is the world’s smallest, lightest ultra-wide-angle power zoom lens. Thanks to internal zoom and focus, the lens does not change in length when focusing or zooming, providing a stable center of gravity that is ideal for vlogging or gimbal-mounted shooting. The unique combination of outstanding mobility and versatile power zoom opens up creative opportunities not possible with other lenses.
Dynamic perspectives and outstanding G Lens resolution throughout the 10-20mm zoom range
Dynamic, ultra-wide perspectives with outstanding resolution across the frame are assured with three aspherical elements to suppress field curvature and astigmatism that can be problematic in wide angle lenses. Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and an ED aspherical element contributes to outstanding image-wide resolution throughout the 10-20 mm zoom range (35mm full-frame eq 15-30 mm)
Power zoom with variable speed lever, responsive operation, and control
A new electronic power zoom system instantly converts zoom ring control to change in focal length, so the creator’s intent is faithfully captured. Precise changes in angle of view can be easily achieved, providing extra capability for visual expression. A zoom lever with continuously variable zoom speed makes it easy to execute super-slow constant-speed zooms and perform other operations that are difficult with manual zoom. Power zoom minimizes the camera shake that can occur when operating a zoom ring so that even solo shooters can produce smooth, stable movie sequences.
Fast, precise, quiet AF, and excellent response
Two linear motors ensure fast, quiet, low vibration autofocus that can smoothly track subjects when shooting high frame rate movies and reliably follow fast-moving subjects when shooting stills continuously at high speed. Focus is especially critical when shooting rate 4K or 8K movies, which this lens handles with ease.
Reduced focus breathing and shift while zooming for refined movie imagery
Advanced lens technology reduces focus breathing as well as focus and axial shift when zooming so that high-quality images and movies can be easily captured. This lens also supports the breathing compensation function provided by compatible alpha cameras, further reducing unwanted angle of view shifts during focusing for smooth, high-quality movie footage.
Consistent balance for easy handling with internal focus and zoom structures
Although this compact wide-angle zoom lens weighs just 6.3 oz (178 g), it does not compromise functionality or performance. Its length remains constant while focusing and zooming for optimal balance and handling, which also makes it ideal for gimbal or even aircraft-mounted movie shooting or with the use of a matte box.
Control zoom remotely with compatible cameras, accessories or smart devices
In addition to the zoom controls built into the lens, zoom can be operated without having to touch the camera or lens, with variable speeds and from assignable buttons and controls on compatible cameras, accessory grips or remote commanders for convenient, versatile operation in a variety of situations.
Naturally rendered bokeh and excellent close-up performance (7.9” AF)
The use of aspherical elements in an advanced optical design also ensures excellent close-up performance throughout the lens’s zoom range. The minimum autofocus distance is just 7.9” (0.2 m) with a maximum magnification of 0.14x, while the minimum manual focus distance 5.1 - 6.7” (0.13 – 0.17 m) with a maximum magnification of 0.18x.
Linear Response MF for precise, repeatable manual focus control
Linear Response MF ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually. It also provides precise repeatability. Focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise when shooting stills or movies.
Dust and moisture resistant design
An updated dust and moisture resistant design provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions. Silicon seals around buttons and switches and a rubber gasket around the lens mount greatly reduce the likelihood of dust and moisture incursion.
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