Latin America. Sony expanded its cinema line with a new Super 35 compact camera that offers many professional features at a price that will attract many future filmmakers and that will reach the Latin market through Merlin Distributor, Sony Distributor for Latin America.
Designed for next-generation filmmakers, the new Sony FX30 features a new backlit APS-C sensor with a dual ISO base (800/2500), 14 stops of latitude and a price of the most competitive on the market and with incredible cinematic quality.
The latest addition to Sony's Cinema lineup, the Sony FX30 (model ILME-FX30) is a compact 4K Super 35 cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema line, such as dual base ISO, user-imported log and LUT (lookup tables) shooting modes at a price that attracts many aspiring filmmakers.
Designed to enable the creation of what's called a "cinematic look," the FX30 offers next-generation filmmakers cinematic expression with the latest imaging systems. It features a new 20.1-megapixel 20.1-megapixel APS-C Exmor R CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) with a dual ISO base (800/2500) to offer high sensitivity, low noise and more than 14 stops of latitude.
In addition to introducing the new FX30, Sony announced two new CFexpress Type A memory cards: CEA-G320T and CEA-G640T. Both are high-capacity cards that support high-speed performance.
"The new FX30 is ideal for a wide range of filmmakers," said Yang Cheng, vice president of Imaging Solutions at Sony Electronics Inc. "As part of our film line, it is an attractive addition for seamless integration into large productions. Plus, incorporating many professional features found in our flagship cinema cameras, it's a perfect camera for up-and-coming filmmakers working on tight budgets."
Edson Marion, CEO of Merlin Distributor highlighted: "This is a long-awaited launch by everyone in the market and from our company as a distributor for Latin America we join Sony to bring the new FX30 to all countries. We have already confirmed a large stock of cameras for our region from October that will be available for the market."
Features Cinema El Modes, Cinema El Quick and Flexible ISO
The FX30 supports a variety of video recording codecs and can "shoot at high frame rates, including 4K at 120 fps and Full HD at 240 fps. The FX30 also features the ability to shoot 4K Super 35 (16:9) by oversampling 6K at up to 60fps. Both 16:9 recording modes can shoot at 10-bit 4:2:2, while the HDMI Type-A port outputs 16-bit 4K RAW for an external recorder (with a choice of 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p frame rates and color spaces).
Like the rest of the Cinema lineup, the FX30 features Log shooting modes by enabling Cine El, Cine El Quick and flexible ISO modes for shooting with the S-Log3 gamma curve, allowing for greater flexibility when adjusting color. All three modes allow video recording while monitoring with a suitable LUT to preview the final image. In addition, the FX30 includes a selection of built-in cinematic aspects, such as Sony's S-Cinetone, and can take individual photographs. The camera offers advanced image processing capabilities with the BIONZ XR processing engine for natural gradations and realistic color reproduction.
Compact shape
Compact and lightweight, the FX30 has a flat-top design with threaded accessory attachment points, making it easy to use for hand shooting, capturing low-angle shots, mounting on a gimbal, or adding accessories. The FX30 also features an XLR handle unit, which can be used to capture low-angle shots and also allows filmmakers to capture crisp audio through various audio inputs, including two XLR audio inputs and a 3.5mm stereo mini jack for 4-channel recording. External microphones can be connected directly to the camera via the multi-interface hot shoe or microphone jack. The FX30 also features an internal stereo microphone for audio recording.
The FX30 is equipped with two memory card slots that are compatible with both CFexpress Type A cards and SDXC/SDHC cards, bringing a wide range of shooting experiences to filmmakers. The FX30 is also compatible with the CFexpress Type A memory cards announced during the launch of the camera: the new CFexpress Type A memory cards – CEA-G320T and CEA-G640T are large capacity cards that support high-speed performance with maximum write speed.
The FX30 combines advanced performance with exceptional reliability, Sony says. It features an innovative heat dissipation structure for uninterrupted 4K/60p recording, reliable power for prolonged recording, and a durable magnesium alloy chassis. A wide selection of E-mount lenses, high-performance microphones and other essential components offer extraordinarily flexible systems for a wide range of creative needs.
