Better late than never for this review! 😂 Hope you enjoy it! P.S. The FX30 footage was colored with my presets, get them here - courses.whoismatt.com/luts

I was on the fence about buying this camera before your review, but you know what, you convinced me, sir. Sony has found a new member of its ecosystem.

I definitely want the Cine EI tutorial! I've watched several but they don't quite make it as plain as you typically do in your videos. Thanks, Matt!

@AllThingsFilm1

Жыл бұрын

I second the vote for a Cine EI tutorial. I've watched a few on Cine EI, and they never showed what changes you made when working with Cine EI.

@Kaotix_music

Жыл бұрын

I only use Cine EI with my Fx30 and I can tell you my first day using it…it was confusing as hell until I saw Sonys video on what Sony EI is really for. In short…it keeps you strictly at only it’s one of its 2 base ISOs. Cannot divert from that in Cine EI. The change of ISO put simply is “FAke”. It’s for monitoring purposes as we are really supposed to expose +2 stops over exposure which for monitoring purposes…isn’t ideal. So it forces you to use your NDs for proper exposure, rather than increasing ISO away from its base. It’s just to keep you at bass, then to lower your ISO for “monitoring” to know what your recording will look like in post when you lower that exposure. Once I got the hang of it…I noticed nearly zero noise I’m my shadows and blacks because I’m properly expose, while also at only base ISO

@Jazzmarcel

Жыл бұрын

Well if the adjustments are just for monitoring purpose, how do I set it to 2 stops over?🤷🏾‍♂️.....

Hey man, thanks for talking about the overall conclusion in the beginning of the video. I hate having to wait till the end for recommendations, and having a good opinion about it from a pro at the start of the video helps me better informed through the rest of it. You deserve my like!!

Even as a full frame fan, I still can’t believe this camera exists at this price point. 🤯

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@rousedvideo3380

Жыл бұрын

Because is not, little more expensive a7iv full frame, you can make photos, full frame, better low light, looks better for video :) oh sorry and and you got viewfinder. Fx30 is great but price should be around 1100/1300 is way to expensive what you get :) Hmm 🤔

Great job on the video Matt! Thanks for making it.

Yeeeess!!!! I’ve been waiting for this review!!!

My FX30 is arriving tomorrow 🤩 By the way, you and Gerald undone mad the best reviews of this camera.

I was waiting for this review!

My peers all recommend Canon cameras to me for their color , but I think the camera look of the Sony FX30 is fantastic. As long as your exposure is perfect, there's hardly any need for post-processing adjustments, especially with S-Cinetone.

Wow Matt I saw like 20 videos when it came out, I bought it and just saw your video. IT IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT ALL THE INFO.

i just bought this camera for weddings to go along with my A7IV's. I was waiting for this video. Thanks you for this now I don't have to make the video myself i'll just refer people to this

You don't know how long I've been waiting for this video 😁

It’s perfect for run and gun camera for music videos , I filmed a music video for an artist and he was blown away by the quality.

Was able to get a hold of one of these before stock ran out, im blown away and im stoked to use this for my work

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

💪👍

Very good review. I think it’s important that people that actually use these cameras in real events speak out. It’s very different from studio charts and walks in the backyard

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@krishnaemotionsinimages1667

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Especially from a wedding/events perspective. That’s why I love Matt’s takes more than many of the others.

Nice! Been waiting for your thoughts!

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddyyyyyy! Love you

More in depth cine I vídeo mode explanation would be great! I'm planing to always record in 4k 120p, adding the 11mm 1.8 to the line for wider shots, all of the other lenses will suit...

Awesome option for second shooter. Making portraits will be greate with 85mm 1.8 viltrox. But we alreade purchase A7IV instead of our A7III and stick with a6400 for a standalone. Not enough budget to replace it with newer FX30 in this year 🤔

Im switching fomr A6300 to FX30 ATM! Previously was looking at the A7 IV!

Been waiting for this review! Fell in love with this camera the moment it was announced but unfortunately it's out of stock and backordered almost everywhere and the ones that are being sold are $400+ over MSRP 😞

@iransirijillo

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there, scalpers have arrived to the camera world, the same scummy lazy people that buy all gaming consoles are now buying popular camera models to do the same, just look at the fuji X100v, zero stock but countless for sale on Facebook market for a premium, every time i see one i report the seller lol

Your new studio looks SOOO GOOD! Also my a7siii Is really feeling like the forgotten child with all these software features 😪

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I’m hoping Sony shares the software update love

Thanks, excellent review...I go for it

great info!

Hi Matt, great content as usual! 👍 How do you consider it compared to the a7sii? This is crop sensor, so you would advise me to stay on the a7sii right? I had chosen the a7sii specially for the high sensitivity.. In this case which future upgrade would you recommend?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

I would go with the fx3 or a7siii if you want something similar to the a7sii

I currently have an A7C and was thinking of getting the FX30 to get back in the documentary filmmaking. Which camera would you suggest I use for the A camera, the full frame A7C with my primes or the FX30 with the Sony 16-55 apsc 2.8 I own.

What would recommend the Sony A7iii instead of the FX30 for wedding filming or possible other low light scenarios? I am looking at the A7iii or the A7c or the blackmagic pocket cinema 6k but the BM may not be best for a beginner like me. I really love the fx30 and that it be cheaper for lenses. But i will be doing mostly weddings and curious around what camera would be best for me. The three I mentioned are used cameras i found for decent price but the fx30 would be new or used from amazon or best buy. Was also looking at a Sony A6600 but was leaning more towards a full frame. Wondering your thoughts around the options i mentioned. The fx30 is more expensive off the hop for the body only but just struggling choosing!Unless you have a other suggestions. Please help🙏

thankyou matt for the video.. Was waiting for this one.. Can u make a video about the lenses that are best for fx30? like sigma 16mm f.14, sigma 30mm f1.4 and sony 11mm f.8 etc.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good idea!

Hello, Matt! U cand make a video where u compare davinci resolve and premiere pro and tell us witch is better for video editing?

I really love this camera. Video isn't my main work and this is more or less what I would love for a dedicated video camera. But I also have an a7iv and I don't really see that this is better in comparison. For a dedicated video camera I still would look to a fx3 or a7s3 to get a real benefit for video work. Especially for the 4k120 in ff

@joel.wuestehube

Жыл бұрын

@@ra1111 I did compare at all to the Higher end cameras. I said for me personally it's not the right fit if I would buy it for a dedicated video camera because I already have an a7iv. If it had 4k120 in s35 it would be a different story

Thank you man!!

Thank you Matt :) I have a Sony A7III I think I'll buy the FX30 as well as the A7IV. I'll sell off my A6400 and Lumix G9 and lenes to bring the cost down a little.

Watching your video got me excited about getting the FX30! It finally came in yesterday but it seem like the firmware it came with only let’s me shoot in 23.98, 29.97, 59.94 and 119.88 😅 I shoot with an A7iv and now I’m worried that I won’t be able to sync a multi cam since their frame rate will be different 🤦🏻‍♂️ now I think I need to return it cause my frame rates won’t match and drift is a possibility. What are your thoughts? Would appreciate your input! Thanks! Keep up the great work. Love your content.

Awesome! I agree screen retrofit!!

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

Why my fx30 cant use trigger flash from godox TT520ii

Would love to see video on Cine EI Mode. Great videos.

Not a new filmmaker neither a FX3 or A7S3 owner but a GH5 owner here looking to update his camera and I think you finnaly convince me to purchased the FX30 ! Of course the FX3 is better with the FF sensor, better low light capability's and no crop in 120fps but.... 4700€ here in France. The FX30 + a 16-55mm 2.8 G Master + Ronin RS3 comes at 3900€... So I think I found my 2023 camera ! Thanks !

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! :) You're going to love the autofocus coming from the GH5.

@WaqasKhan

Жыл бұрын

+ Sony CFE Type-A.

@sergionunez4277

10 ай бұрын

Did you buy the FX30? How was the experience? I also live in France and understand the prices. I need a second camera and I'm considering this one

@MKE

10 ай бұрын

@@sergionunez4277 Hi Sergio, I indeed bought the FX30 in February 2023. I'm very happy with it. The point I was most worried about was low light performances but I've never been I a situation where it became a problem to me, specially after filming with a GH5 for so many years...

Bravo ! Excellent review, many thanks Matt ! I now have another page to my dilemma. I'm a wedding photographer who is offering (beginning in 2023) photo+video coverage. My current kit is fuji xt3+23/35/56. For photos i'm happy with the results for video in stressful moments i'm a little worried about the performance of the bodies. I had planned on changing some lenses with year and going with 18/33/85 (viltrox) for photo. My debat is simple... stay with Fuji and upgrade camera bodies (xt5 maybe) and accept that it's there will still be issues with auto focus or... move to Sony for some or all of my work. The obvious solution seems to be the a7iv, but you video has me wondering if the solution isn't a fx30 as a B-cam to complete my fuji kit.

@nicomphoto

Жыл бұрын

Does someone have any experience in shooting video with both fuji and sony side by side ? How hard is it to match the colors of the two ? Many thanks for any suggestions you may have, Nico

Hi Matt, is it possible to start/stop recording on this camera via some sort of remote (phone, bluetooth remote etc.)? I am looking for a camera to strap onto a hangglider to shoot higher quality footage than with my gopro.

does FX30 take good pictures? Portrait or otherwise? Thank you in advance

I was waiting for a new APS-C camera from Sony for years, with all my crop lenses the FX30 was a no brainer.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

💪👍

I love it, It is an amazing camara 💚

What is the best lens for filming live bands in small clubs?

I still have my speedbooster from when I had my a6000! I almost sold it because I went full frame! I am loving the FX30!

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you kept it!

Worries only about lowlight and high iso. I don’t do much denoising post or lighting. Any take?

Just curious, would it be great upgrade from a7si ( i know its wayyy old cam) to FX30?

Thanks for a detailed review. I have A7M4, with a couple of FF lens and two APS-C zoom lens for crop mode 4k 60p of A7M4. Should I get FX30 to work with my current APS-C lens or get FX3 to compensate A7M4's lesser low light capability?? I can afford FX3. I'm really torn between the two.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

If you can afford it get the fx3

I want it, Love the camera

I was very tempted by this camera until the A7R5 came out. The new rear screen, improved ibis, and auto WB thats actually useable, make it a difficult decision to by FX30 at the moment. As Ive got a feeling these features will end up in the A7C II.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

We can hope about the a7c!

Hi Matt! Loved the review. I was wondering what you thought about buying this as a secondary film camera when my main camera is a Canon R5. My business is pretty much an even split between photo and video. The price point and value of the FX30 really interests me as a b-camera option. Given that I am already in my Canon ecosystem... would you recommend this or something else as a b camera? Thanks!

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

I would look at the Canon R7 and stay in the Canon ecosystem if possible

@brianvales4760

Жыл бұрын

@@whoismatt Ok that's great info. I was thinking of the R7 as well. I don't really mind working in multiple ecosystems but anything to take down the extra work if the R7 is a good alternative. Thanks Matt!

what is the link of speed booster you showed in video , which one do you recommend

If I don't use simultaneous recording (rebel) and I put my larger but slower card (v30) in slot 1 and my faster but smaller card (v90) in slot 2... is that a good strategy for only filling my v90 with footage my v30 is too slow to capture? Like, the default recording procedure is to fill card 1 first so if I put my fastest card there, I'm thinking I'll just fill that with my normal footage and be full when I need it but if I put my fastest card in slot 2, when the camera determines that my first card can't handle it, it will use my fastest card in slot 2. Is that accurate? Does it work?

The Sigma MC11 make it possible to use the sony with canon lenses and keep the AF working. But the MC11 dont loss the crop factor and dont gave u the extra light point. but its cheaper than metabones.

U r the reason why I am buying this one. But with it we'll need Lenses. Can U make video about (say) 5 lenses that can maintain sharpness and Af for the fx30 please?.. because FE LENS will lose dome resolution when U put it on a crop sensor, and not sure if the existing (cheaper) E lenses are sharp enough

Which is gonna be the B camera, fx30 or a7iv?

the second I heard "speed booster" and "which increase the low light performance" I decided I'll go for this camera. Boom!

for my budget fx30 is ok to buy, what type of lens is good for fx30 kindly i wish suggest me ( wedding videographer)

I’m on the fence (too) on getting an FX3 or FX30 for the studio shooting - concerned about the compatibility of Sony lenses and how much the crop factor really is… if shooting under highly controlled lighting and shooting rehearsed content… intended for smart phones to laptops… not Pro-ish

What do you mean by best "budget" camera? I use it alongside my FX3 and prefer it in every way except very low light. It should be considered by many filmmakers regardless of budget.

Matt, I don’t film in slog3, I use picture profile 1. Does the dual base ISO only apply when filming at the highest bitrate possible and slog3? Thanks!

@PraiseYeezus

Жыл бұрын

Every picture profile technically has a different base ISO

I bought the FX30 just a week ago and OMG what a fantastic camera ! My first camera is an a7SIII and this one is my new B-cam, before it was the a6600 apsc but this one is perfect. I sold my a6600. 🙌🏻

@chr1staki

Жыл бұрын

I have an a6600, what makes the FX30 worth the upgrade?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

10 bit color is the biggest reason to upgrade in my opinion over the a6600

@KurtDeMeuterFilms

Жыл бұрын

@@chr1staki 10 bit Color + 4K60 + S-Cinetone (when not shooting in S-Log).

@chr1staki

Жыл бұрын

@@KurtDeMeuterFilms thanks 🙏 How about the improved stabilisation?

@KurtDeMeuterFilms

Жыл бұрын

@@chr1staki active stabilization is an improvement 👍

So, I photograph weddings, and want to get into filming, occasionally film parts of the wedding on a tripod with my 2nd A cam (A7 III) photograph with my A7R III. But I lose my 2nd cam (prime shooter) Settings issues aside, I want a low budget video cam for shooting on a tripod (mostly ceremonies and video guest books, and playing around to learn more). Am eyeballing the zv-e10 but it does not have dual card slots (could possibly be overcome by using a monitor or 2 cameras as they are insanely cheap)? I currently do not grade my colors for video (yet) as it is too much of a hassle with 8 bit, also not getting a lot of money for it as it started mostly to get all the phones out of the shots (Piss off with your phone, already taping the ceremony). No editing apart from some titles and not spending too much time on it as editing a proper wedding film will take me probably 4 times more time than editing the photo’s (me = noob) and also not enough coverage as I do it mostly on my own. Getting to the question: what is the cheapest (Sony) way to safely tape parts of the wedding (dual recording) in 4K? I like to travel light, everything I use apart from the tripod and light stands/ modifiers I carry on me.

How do you feel about this compared to the a7c for a c camera? I like the low light performance better on that camera but this seems to have more options

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

I would take the colors and 10-bit of the FX30 over the a7c

Hey matt, totally happy and agree with you … is going to be my next camera but im thinking on lenses… 16mm 1.4 and 30mm 1.4? Plus of course a 70-200 2.8 all sigma …

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Good choice

is the fx30 a good option for vlogging?

Hello Matt, i have A7 III for wedding videos. Is FX30 a good upgrade to replace A7 III ? Or is it better to go for A7 IV ? I made videos vith A6500 so crop is not an issue for me. Thank you.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

I would go with the fx30

@MediamoreOS

Жыл бұрын

@@whoismatt thank you for advice ✊

@MrRicardoacv

Жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat! I want something that can do 4K 50p and trying to decide between a7iv or FX30. I think eventually I will buy both as I think they will complement each other, but for now I’ll get the fx30. Thanks Mediamore for asking and thank Matt for the content!

what sd card you recommend to shoot an hour or so?

Yes! Please make a CineEI video!

Hey brother ❤I just bought the fx30, I’m not a photographer just for video purpose, now I’m kinda regretting that for a savings of few hundred dollars I missed out on a full frame sony camera? I kind of worried if fx30 is future proof as of today

So what I have noticed is the depth of field is missing on the FX30 I have to use very low F lens which kinda ruins the shot I really want to shoot... Its good for shooting interviews, speeches, podcasts, vlogs but for other professionals stuff I don't really recommend it.. unless you are really tight on the budget and you only want something brand new..

could you do a tutorial of how to use slog?

Filming a 3rd wedding in July. Been using a6300, A7R II, and A7S. I'm thinking I'll replace the 6300 with this and it will be my main. I can't keep getting away with weddings on 1 card slot bodies

@bhwhprods

2 ай бұрын

How’d it go? No failures I hope …

It's seems weird to me that Sony chooses lower resolution on their full-frame FX3 but higher resolution on their apsc FX30, unless they are just too lazy not to recycle the old sensor found on 4-year-old Fuji XT3. If FX30 had a low 12MP sensor, it'd have much faster readout and less 4k120p crop, which would also hurt their full-frame line.

I was going to buy the A7IV but that crops in 4k 60, just like this! Surely better to buy this instead?

one last question before I buy it....if I used an external monitor with the FX30 (not a recorder like the Ninja V-just a monitor) and I press REC in 4k, do BOTH screens continue to display video at the same time? with the camera LCD showing me the display info but the external monitor just a clean image? I ask because with my a6400 both screens stay on but only for HD recording- the moment I record in 4k, the camera's LCD goes to black-no video but I can see the display info on the camera's LCD but NO VIDEO...is the FX30 the same? I hope not as I would like to use a small 5" external LCD when using my gimbal...thanks. PS I wish I could come to your video courses!I'm in Toronto Canada

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Yes the screen will stay on both. And my video courses are online :) no need to travel!

@TheFandangovideoguy

Жыл бұрын

@@whoismatt ok then! Nothing like in person but let's face it...on line is the way to go! Thanks Matt

Is there a benefit on using speed booster on full frame camera with aps-c lens? Will it make my image wider?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Nope doesn’t work that way :(

Saw a rumor about an A7IVA getting those screen upgrades and some updated video features too 👀

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Oo I saw that too! Now that would be interesting if it helped with the price a bit

Hi matt, Please tell how much optical zoom , does sony FX30 HAVE.. CAN WE USE IT FOR STILL PHOTOGRAPHY.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t have optical zoom. That requires a lens. It has clear image zoom which crops in on the sensor up to 1.5x

Does the fx30 have the 30 min record limit ?

Just bought it to be my b cam and essentially be my tight while my a7siii is my a cam with a wide-medium shot, just curious what lens you think I should pair my fx-30 with as it will be strictly a b cam tight. thank you

@whoismatt

9 ай бұрын

70-200

fx30 or gh6 with 1.4 lenses?

We can use an SSD to record the clips by the USB-C Port?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Nope

I bought it a month ago 🤩

would the speedbooster work on the sony a7iv in 60fps?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Since there is a 1.5x crop with this camera, will there be an additional crop when shooting in 4k60FPS???

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Nope

Speed Boosters - any that do not convert the lens? I would love to use one, but all that I could find are versions that would make me get different lenses.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Nope you have to convert the lens :(

This cam and the 14-105pz...the ultimate b-cam

Haven't finished watching yet but looks like the bottom of the tripod is in your piece to camera shot :P Beautiful footage so far tho!

Hi Matt, Great review thak you, out of interest what good all round lens would you recommend for the FX30? very best, Charlie

Not to nitpick but doesn't this camera have the same AF system/performance as the a7iv, which is technically "better" than the a7siii/FX3?

Am curious how the low light compares to the a7iii, since its around the same price!

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Won’t be as good 😭

Unrelated to the camera, what are the scattered LED lights you have on your back wall? I'm trying to add depth of a space and like that look.

@beccamitchell05

Жыл бұрын

I could be wrong but I think it’s a spot light mount with a gobo. I’ve seen similar and that’s what they did.

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Aputure 60x with the spotlight zoom mount and a gobo

@RachelFilmsThings

Жыл бұрын

@@whoismatt Thank you! Working on my Q1 budget and adding a Gobo kit onto that list, haha.

Please suggest me 3 prime lens for sony Fx30,🇮🇳

Funny enough, in Asia they have the version with the handle available but not the camera only version.

Cheers much very thorough except what about apsc lenses?

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

What about them?

Awesome

I'm use to using a speedometer with my Blackmagic with Nikon Lenses. Sony's autofocus does spoil you, like Canon's did and still does. I'm enjoying my A7SIII. The fx3/fx30's handle works with the A7siii and A7IV especially if you use a Smallrig cage and it becomes even more comfortable with the Smallrig extension grip. Do the Cine EI tutorial, like only you can Matt.

@rsmith02

Жыл бұрын

You mean speedbooster?

Respect my time 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Even tho you put APSC Lens, you still have crop sensor ??

@whoismatt

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Matt: Tendras que pensar muy bien que lentes vas a comprar si compras la FX30 Todos los usuarios que siempre usamos APSC y tenemos lentes apsc sin pensar en los recortes ni conversiones de cual seria la "true focal": O_o jajaja just kidding, love the video plus I find some stuff that didn't know yet about this camera so thanks for the little tips you mentioned. I think the FX30 within get any further... is the fx3 for poor/cheaper creators xd such good features for the apsc line. Great!

@alvarovids1915

3 ай бұрын

Last but no less important: New sub! love the part when you compared to your first canon. It reminds me to my old Nikon 3200 which has the same features.. Now Im working with an a6400. Hopefully I can afford the fx30 In the next months 😅