Which camera would you lot go for? The Fx6, Fx3 or A7siii if you had to pick? 🎥 Also, don't sleep on the Artlist challenge mate: bit.ly/AGeditchallenge-JM

@JDLMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Still have my A7Siii for now but was debating selling it and my A7Riii for the A1 and FX6 combo

@rubenrudewig7217

2 жыл бұрын

Really undecided now haha was going for an URSA but this seems very attractive too ^^

@adamdrakestudio

2 жыл бұрын

Got the A7siii but I'd like the FX6 for the ENDs and the professionalism form factor not to mention the dedicated filmmaking form factor, added weight for more steady but still nicely cinematically shaky handheld feel

@adamdrakestudio

2 жыл бұрын

Wishlist would be fx6 and 6k pro lol

@BrianElliottFilm

2 жыл бұрын

I went with the FX3 (financial + availability considerations) although I'd love to get an FX6 once we're sure that the world isn't going to lock down again. But the FX3 is great for a lot of smaller client and personal work and I wouldn't get rid of it.

I like the things I can't buy.

@kwameduodu6219

2 жыл бұрын

@𝙹𝚎𝚛𝙸𝚖𝙸𝚊𝚑 you're sounding like the devil on his shoulder right now..

@Weaklytune

2 жыл бұрын

Slowly save up for it and budget for it :)

My fx6 came with a protector/ hood for the monitor. Great video. Your short film last yeah got me so hyped about this camera when it came out last year.

I got mine months ago and have been loving it. Great little recap on an incredible camera.

Damn. Been a whole year since it got released? Doesn't feel that long since you dropped that rad FX6 short. Time flies!

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man started playing with the camera in Oct! Time really does fly man

I got my FX6 last week and this camera is absolutely incredible!!!! Love your Videos :-)

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

It’s banging ain’t it

Can’t believe after a year this camera is still almost impossible to get.

@danbrockettDOP

2 жыл бұрын

Totally. All FX6 raves and reviews are meaningless if you CANNOT ACTUALLY BUY ONE! Have a friend who has been looking to buy one for 8 months, he really needs one for his business and paying clients. I told him to just screw it and buy an FX9 instead. More $$ and larger but at least you can get one. Have heard rumors that there will not be many, if any available until Spring 2022, although that could be a BS rumor too.

@hylermedia

2 жыл бұрын

I just finally got one after checking google daily for months. I opened it up and emount lens eject pin is stuck in place so lenses do not click/lock into place. Had to send in to sony for warranty repairs having it less that 24 hours 😩.

@danbrockettDOP

2 жыл бұрын

@@hylermedia Dude! I am so sorry for you, that SUCKs! Don't walk under any ladders or walk on any sidewalk cracks. Let us know how responsive Sony is in fixing it and getting it back to you.

@hylermedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbrockettDOP Thanks and will do! Yeah I couldn’t believe it. I have multiple sony cameras, popped in a gmaster lens into the fx6 and thought I was doing something wrong. Googled the problem and sure enough stuck pin.

@jalexanderevans

2 жыл бұрын

Just get on a wait list at your local camera shop.

have mine since August and I am absolutely in love

Great vid, as always. I just tell my clients the S1H is Netflix approved. It’s like the assassins comment. Stops them dead.

@AndreiLucaa

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Good one!

That end shot haha! Thanks for your thoughts mate

The fly 😂😂😂 Great stuff as always. I’ve had my eye on this one for a long time. Can’t wait until it’s back in stock regularly. Thanks for your opinions!

Been working with the FX3 Cinema Line for mainly documentary films and it´s been a real joy. Powerful and reliable, amazing camera for professional work.

That fly though! 🤣🤣 making James rebrand as Mr Miyagi! The FX6 definitely looks good but for now my Ursa Mini is doing the job pretty well.

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣 they were taking the absolute piss. Ursa is a beast 👌🏻

Well done my guy... Your energy and delivery on point! subscribing now.

I like the roofing analogy ;) and James. You are a PRO!

Man your words are very helpful🙌 now I have a clearer view over the camera market when it comes to sony video cameras

Thanks for the awesome review! I’ve always been interested in the FX series and this one seems like the perfect go to for indie filmmaking and documentary work. Subbed.

oh man those beats u put out there ..so good for the ears 💯💫

Badass video as always man! Seen this camera everywhere and I'm like mate I need it 🤣 maybe once the work coming in justifies the purchase I might have to snap it up

The cheeky little GH5 is quite old, but has shutter angle (and also an amazing IBIS). 👌

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

It’s well ahead of its time that camera 👌🏻

The FX6 is a badass camera bro! Glad you're digging it, your footage of Luke with it was FIRE!

@DRACOFURY

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥 That Footage Was Legendary

Mate, I think you‘ve just opened my eyes. I should buy this cinema-version of my A7siii and keep my A7siii as well. Tried the Komodo which I don’t really like and having two image-wise identical cameras makes a lot of sense. B-Cam and so on. Think I‘ll get one, keep on making these enjoyable videos! Greets from Austria.

You have absolutely awesome audio!

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Been trying to perfect it lately

Your SKY ON FIRE was the reason to get the FX6 😀 thanks James 🙏🏻 it is a really cam beast 👏🏻 because of the size I bought for holidays the small ZV1 😂 best cinematic greetings from germany

I had an exact same conversation with another filmmaker recently! He went a brought an FX6 because he was shooting some more high class clients and didn't want to turn up with a mirrorless! AUTO ND....Thats just blown my mind, Dead handy feature I bet!

After Christmas is the plan for the FX6 and a full overhaul of my gear

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Oioi! Enjoy it man, its a banger

I lucked up and got an FX6 from a little shop in PA. I’ve had the EX1, EX3, FS5, FS7 and a few small mirrorless cams. The FX6 is the best ca,era I’ve ever worked with. It’s not perfect, but it checks every box for me.

@friedbaconsizzles

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t happen to be Allen’s Camera in Levittown would it? I’m on the waitlist rn for an FX6

Dream camera! The variable nd seems nice for sure

Great insights James! Gotta get my hands on that camera! Although I was lookingfor a bloody fly in my room when I heard that sound you fooled me😂

I own the FX3, with limited resources so I'm glad I made an informed purchase. BUT, I'd still love to own this one!

Just got the A7S3 and definitely looking to pick this up in the far future unless by then we have an FX6 Mark 2

that comment about the look of the camera is so true! those who look at your gear and judge you on your gear over skill are total eggs and often aren't as skilled themselves. Loved the review! im on the fuji system but if I was a Sony boy I would be shooting with this bad boy

@danbrockettDOP

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience, I am often hired by a huge LA Production company. It's simple, you either have a C300 MKII or III, FS7 or FX9, or they won't hire you. They have an established workflow for all of these cameras, they even give you a .pdf on how they want assets formatted and archived. For them, it's not a matter of impressing them, it's a matter of they only want shooters to use what works for them and their clients (Discovery, Netflix, Food Network, etc.) It's funny, the FX6 is "Netflix Approved" for commissioned projects but you can't use it to shoot their EPK and BTS work. Because you don't get hired by Netflix, you are hired by their production company provider. I asked my producer and she said, "No, only the four cameras I named above." Even if you have an Amira, they might still hire you but only at the rate for the cameras listed above, no bump for Arri. This is the real world of how this stuff works. My friend who has been searching for an FX6 for months has a different problem. He has a group of corporate clients and they will only hire Sony. FS7, FX9, FX6, F5, F55. No Canon, no Panasonic, no BMD, no mirrorless of any brand, at least as A camera, although they will accept on a gimbal (he owns Panasonic A cam so he has had to keep renting FS7s for their shoots and he wants to BUY something, but he is set on an FX6 over a used FS7). So for his clients, I would have to do the same if I were shooting for them as I have the Canon C200 and 300 MKII. That's just how LA is. Everyone only wants what they want. Little flexibility. I really want an FX6 but it would cost me $15k because I have 14 EF lenses for my Canons. So I'd have to buy an FX6, all accessories and at least three of their Zooms which are close to $10k. if I owned E mount high end lenses, the FX6 would be a no brainer but I don't so adding one would be costly for me.

@CalumDavies

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbrockettDOP No doubt on larger high priced jobs you'd have to use their camera of choice! Its the same in New Zealand. Broadcast is the Sony fs or fx unless you go through a product house that has their own established requirements.

@dna8269

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbrockettDOP Is any of your EF glass Sigma? If so the mc-11 adapter + Sigma EF glass works really close to native AF

@danbrockettDOP

2 жыл бұрын

@@dna8269 I have fourteen Canon EF and EF S lenses. I like the Sigmas but didn't find out about them until I had all of my Canons a few years ago.

mate i love this camera and in this setup it'd cover me for at least 5 years

This video came in time perfectly, just looked up fx6 review. Great review! Hope I can get my hands on the fx6, it’s sold out everywhere tho :(

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, everyone is saying they are struggling to find one!

Awesome video for an amazing camera

Really enjoying these vids and how you approach filmmaking. Having just finally got hold of an FX6 I'm a bit intimidated by all the log shit. Any chance you could describe how you navigate all the different shooting modes? Do you just choose one and stick with it? Matt Johnson does a pretty good comparison between Slog3 and Cinetone, but man I think hearing you talking about that stuff too would sort a lot of heads out. Not going super technical, but like you I favour ergonomics and having a good feeling about a camera, you get your best stuff that way, so sweating about colour profiles seems to take me out of that mindset. Any thoughts on how to reconcile those things?

I love your work

How do you like the color science compared to BMD? That’s what is holding me back from buying it. I am in love with the image quality that I get from my BMPCC6K Pro. Would love to hear your opinion.

Great video James - I’ve worked with the FX3 and it was my first experience in the Sony world. I’m building another kit now from scratch and I think the FX6 makes so much sense for my “A” Cam - but is it worth going FX3 or the 7siii as “b” cam. Of course for a third camera that can do photography, I’m feeling like the new a7iv can be my photo cam, plus a “C” cam for video if/when needed. Does this add up well to you? Have any thoughts or ideas/advice? Thanks in advance!

Time to get it. I'm ready

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

OOOOO Enjoy dude

My FX6 is my baby, couldn't ask for a better camera. Buying a A7Siii to pair with it this week :)

Great review mate ! Would you recommend it for filming fast sports like basketball from courtside ? I'm afraid that the lack of ibis would be an issue actually... Thx ;)

Bringing a cinema camera on set is like suiting up for an interview.

have you used the c70? how would you compare it to the fx6? also what lens would be your 1 go to lens on the fx6?

Love this camera! We got one and I don't wanne miss it anymore. AND you can you the footage straight in premiere. The FX3 material sucks when it comes to editing.

in love with your accent!!!!

Thanks for this Long Term Review. Really Wish my A7SIII had the ND and 180shutter Features...maybe Mark IV...

Just saw your update video for the FX6 and as of 7/22/22 There is a new 3.0 Version to update to New lut shot. Benefits and Improvements Adds the following enhancements to the C3 Portal cloud service interface: Support for simple connection using a dedicated mobile application Support for managing 3D LUT and All files An automatic upload function for original files An automatic upload function for a proxy file while recording in chunks Adds support for original file trim transfer instructions in the Content Browser Mobile app Adds support for digital outputs from the ECM-B1M and ECM-B10 microphones Adds support for supplying power to USB Power Delivery compatible smartphones during USB tethering Improves operability and operational stability just name a few. Student at Full Sail University and I just got mine FX6 Jewel last week. Then once I registered it I got a notification for the update.

Watching from Kenya You inspire me alot hope to be like you or more better But i don't have the appropriate equipment to establish as you Thank you 😊 don't stop with the contents

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss my Kenyan fam. Glad you like the content my dude

@Visualcokenya

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jamesmatthews You should come and visit kenya By the way😌😌😊

Dream Camera ❤💯

Hi James, regarding your point of client perception of having a bigger camera, has that affected the number of jobs you get or have you been able to get higher paying clients? Because if it hasn't, I think it's a moot point

Great video as always James! I know you prefer the Blackmagic for filmmaking, but how do you feel about the FX6 for filmmaking if that was your only camera? Do you think the image quality is that much lesser than the BM or whats the flaw in comparison for more creative projects?

great video mate, as soon as that sleave went on I was like, haha, looks like a jonny, JINKS!!!!!!!

I could not agree more regarding the FX3, mate. BOSH!

You’ve had yours for a year. I’ve been trying to get one for a year now and it’s still not available. Lol. It’s gonna become obsolete before they get a chance to get inventory up to speed.🤦‍♂️

Soon will swap my c500 for the FX6.. Need these ND'S and the lightweightbody!

Sporting the BM 6K is good for what I do... but auto focus on the FX6 would defo be ideal for interviews etc. 👌🏻

You don't need IBIS the fx6 saves gyroscope data in video metadata so you can finely control stabilization in catalyst

Love ya mate

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

You too big fella 👊🏻

Nice flie effect. I the middle of watching your video I tried to swat away a flie. I kid you not 😂

Its an A7siii if I had to choose. Also... Is that a Godox barndoor honeycombe grid 4 colour filter thing on that SL60 behind you ? The contrast on the light is unreal.

Buy a bigger bag ! I got a large tool bag with wheels and telescopic handle -It can hold the camera with atoms monitor , 28-135 cine lens, mic and tripod fluid head.Do not have to dis-mantel anything

Haha, at 3:49 the fly landed on the mic... nice review, by the way! ;-)

Love your work mate 👍🏽 first video I’ve stumbled on but what a clear cut and honest review

my only critique is make it like the canon c70 while keeping everything else the same or put a varible ND in a fx3!!! game over, perfect camera!

Right on time Mate!! Btw how was you trip?

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Was bangingg thanks my G! Loved it out there

@juscars6337

2 жыл бұрын

The clap at the end of the video is sick mate, I always stick to the video to see it. ;/

Using FS5ii, should I upgrade???

Crazy video mate, cheers from Argentina. Could you tell me the name of the intro song? Thanks

@Jamesmatthews

2 жыл бұрын

Yooo thanks my G! It’s ‘Bionic - Gruber’ it’s on artlist. I have a music link in the desc 👍🏻

"it's not about the gear you got...but" - It is TOTALLY about the gear you've got, I am a pro musician and back in the day if you showed up with a ratty guitar and amp they wouldnt even give you an audition. It may seem cruel, especially to those that do not have pro gear but gear doesn't make you a better artist, it just shows others you are serious.

@MHDIMN

2 жыл бұрын

I like the phrase you said. It doesn't necessarily make you better, just shows you are serious. Somewhat eye-opening to be honest.

@dna8269

2 жыл бұрын

@@MHDIMN Agreed. It's absolutely true too if you're working in the corporate space at all

@DRACOFURY

2 жыл бұрын

*Facts*

JM, The link to your BMPCC LUT doesn't work mate

Auto ND is on the FS5 MK One.

"A bit like a johnny" - DAAAAAAAMMNNN

I really thought for the outro when you were about to clap your hands 👏 I thought you were gonna try to kill that fly instead of actually clapping your hands

Hello James, you were the reason for me to buy my fx6 with the film „Sky on fire“ 🔥 and now after 11 month a made an FX6 REEL 2021 🎥 I would be happy if you would take a look at the short clip 😀 best cinematic greetings from germany

I wish I had an FX6 instead of an FS5, FS5 Can pull some decent shots though

This is a great review. It gave me lot to think about. I am currently on bmpcc4k and sometimes i feel like i want an upgrade. The footage out of blackmagic is killer but the form factor and lack of internal nd filter is something i want an upgrade. Ive tried pocket 6k pro but barebones its heavier than my pocket 4k with tilta cage, 15mm rods and vlock plate. And the huge wide body shape is just too annoying.

@dna8269

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, codecs and image quality is what has me confused as well. I've been debating this for like 3 months lol. FX6 has every other box checked, I just really like that BM image versus Sony

@Siimkristjanpariis

2 жыл бұрын

@@dna8269 yup. Its really really annoying to use bmpcc4k on daily basis(plus my touch screen display started to malfunction yesterday... BM has quality issues) but once you load your image to timeline you forget it all.

James, are you saying, that between the three cameras, a7S3, fx3 and fx6, that if you can't afford the fx6 get the fx3 otherwise get the fx6, but if you can afford the fx6 and one of the other cameras, get the a7S3 along with it?

@JoshBenBernales

2 жыл бұрын

Go fx3

What’s the name of the song, please?

I’ve got the a7siii, desperate to get hold of fx6 but no stock 😭

Man if you own an a7sii or a7iii and look for next upgrade~ FX6 is the better upgrade. You will not regret for the investment

Forget the FX6, you caught a fly with your freaking hand!

"a bit like a johnny"😂😂😂

talk about the c70 cmonnn we have been waiting

The fs5 has auto nd too

Did you stayed in Bali to have that much flies in your setup? 🤣

Honestly even for weddings I’d prefer evnd than ibis… idk ibis is cool but I think the less you worry about your lighting situation the better. This is coming from someone who is primarily a photographer though. Fx6 and fx3 is the dream team.

The FX3 does not have variable ND which is a deal breaker.

you make me wanna buy this fx6 Jackie Chan XD

Take a shot every time James says "free"

Still think pcc4k is the best bank for the buck rn

FS5ii with shogun inferno is my Camera to wow clients 😂. Everyone thinks it’s a RED with the vmount attached. A7SIII is my Run and Gun camera with the k3m

@peterchan518

2 жыл бұрын

I am using FS5ii too! Should I upgrade to FX6????

@jasielm5258

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan518 nothing right now can replace FS5II and FS7II. They took out Cache Record on the FX line. If you care for that type of feature

I paused the video on 3:40 to kill the fly next to my right ear but there is no fly Neo.

im shweet ya fly smacker

I don't understand the excitement of having internal nd filter. from the xdcam the internal nd have always been disgusting ... and it is nothing new ...

did i just pause the video to look for a fly in my room

Got myself an FX6 and A7S3 a month or so ago. Moved away from Canon, won’t be leaving Sony 👍🏻

touch wood :)

Jesus! The music you use is sick!!!

ahaha variable ND is actually not that new: Éclair had auto-ND on some models of Cameflex (aka "the gas mask") back in 1946!

Cheeky little flick lol