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Sony FX3

Cinema Camera
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A compact full-frame Sony Cinema Line camera body for professional video production, offering 4K up to 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, S-Cinetone, S-Log3, 16-bit RAW output, Fast Hybrid AF, active cooling and XLR audio handle support.

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1 Day Hire £120
3 Day Hire £240
5 Day Hire £300
Weekly Hire £360
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Key Features:

  • Full-frame Sony Cinema Line camera body.
  • Internal 4K recording up to 120p / 100p.
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and HLG options.
  • 16-bit RAW output via full-size HDMI to compatible external recorders.
  • Included XLR handle unit with two XLR/TRS audio inputs.
Specification Value
Item Name Sony FX3 Cinema Line Camera
Model / SKU Reference ILME-FX3
Version Note Regular Sony FX3, not FX3A
Product Type Full-frame Cinema Line camera body
Primary Use Film production, documentary, interviews, commercial video, events, gimbal work, handheld shooting and compact cinema builds
Lens Mount Sony E-mount
Lens Included No; lenses listed separately
Sensor Type 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
Sensor Size 35.6 x 23.8mm
Effective Pixels – Movie Approx. 10.3 megapixels
Effective Pixels – Stills Approx. 12.1 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 12.9 megapixels
Image Processor BIONZ XR
Recording Formats XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, XAVC S-I DCI
Video Compression MPEG-H HEVC / H.265 and MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, depending on recording format
Maximum Internal 4K Recording 3840 x 2160 up to 119.88p / 100p, depending on NTSC/PAL mode and recording format
DCI 4K Recording XAVC S-I DCI 4K 4096 x 2160, including true 24.00p support with current firmware
Internal 10-bit Recording Yes, 4:2:2 10-bit in supported XAVC HS, XAVC S and XAVC S-I modes
Maximum Listed Bitrate Up to 600Mbps in XAVC S-I DCI 4K 59.94p
Slow & Quick Motion 4K up to 120fps / 100fps; HD up to 240fps / 200fps, depending on mode
Picture Profiles / Looks S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG, Cine gammas, Creative Look and LUT-related workflow options, depending on firmware
Latitude 15+ stops in S-Log3
HDMI RAW Output 16-bit RAW output via HDMI, 4264 x 2408 up to 59.94p / 50p
HDMI Output Full-size HDMI Type-A, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit / RGB 8-bit
Proxy Recording Yes
Timecode / User Bit Yes; TC input via Multi/Micro USB with compatible setup
Audio Recording LPCM 2ch 48kHz 16-bit, LPCM 2ch 48kHz 24-bit, LPCM 4ch 48kHz 24-bit, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Built-In Microphone Stereo
Microphone Input 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Headphone Output 3.5mm stereo mini jack
XLR Handle Unit Included as standard Sony accessory; confirm supplied hire kit
XLR Inputs 2 x XLR/TRS-type 3-pin female inputs via XLR handle
XLR Audio Input Modes Line, mic and mic +48V phantom power selectable
Additional Handle Audio Input 3.5mm stereo mini jack input via XLR handle
Multi Interface Shoe Yes, with digital audio interface support
Autofocus System Fast Hybrid AF with phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF
AF Points – Movie 627 phase-detection AF points
AF Points – Stills 759 phase-detection AF points in full-frame mode
AF Sensitivity Range EV -6 to EV 20 at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached
Movie Focus Modes AF-C and manual focus
Still Focus Modes AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF and manual focus
Eye AF / Subject Recognition Human Eye AF in movie mode; human and animal Eye AF in stills mode
ISO Sensitivity – Movie ISO 80–102400 equivalent; expandable to ISO 409600
ISO Sensitivity – Stills ISO 80–102400; expandable to ISO 40–409600
White Balance Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, flash, underwater, colour temperature 2500–9900K and custom
Exposure Modes – Movie Programmed AE, aperture priority, shutter-speed priority, manual and Flexible Exposure Mode
Shutter Speed – Movie 1/8000 to 1/4 second, subject to mode
Shutter Speed – Stills 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb
Image Stabilisation 5-axis in-body image sensor-shift stabilisation
Movie Stabilisation Modes Active, Standard and Off
Stabilisation Compensation Up to 5.5 stops for stills, depending on lens and shooting conditions
Cooling System Built-in cooling fan and heat-dissipation structure for extended recording
Recording Indicators Front and rear tally lamps, illuminated REC button and red recording frame display
LCD Monitor 3.0-type vari-angle touchscreen, approx. 1.44M dots
LCD Movement Approx. 176° opening angle and approx. 270° rotation angle
Viewfinder No built-in electronic viewfinder
Memory Card Slots Dual multi-slots for CFexpress Type A and SD cards
Compatible Media CFexpress Type A, SD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I and UHS-II cards
Dual Card Recording Simultaneous recording, sort, auto switch media and copy functions
USB USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 compatible; Multi/Micro USB
USB Power Support USB-C power delivery support for charging or extended operation with compatible supply
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
NFC Yes, NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
FTP Transfer Wired LAN via USB-LAN adapter, USB tethering and Wi-Fi
Body Mounting Points Five 1/4″-20 UNC mounting screw holes on camera body
Handle Mounting Points Three additional mounting holes on included XLR handle
Body Construction Magnesium alloy chassis and covers
Dust / Moisture Resistance Dust and moisture-resistant design; not waterproof
Battery Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable battery
Battery Life – Movie Actual Recording Approx. 95 minutes, CIPA standard
Battery Life – Movie Continuous Recording Approx. 135 minutes, CIPA standard
Battery Life – Stills Approx. 580 shots, CIPA standard
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to +55°C
Dimensions Approx. 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5mm, body without protrusions
Weight Approx. 715g with battery and memory card; approx. 630g body only
Standard Sony Accessories NP-FZ100 battery, BC-QZ1 battery charger, power cord, XLR handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap and USB-A to USB-C cable
Supplied Hire Kit Contents Confirm from supplied hire kit
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The Sony FX3 is a compact full-frame Cinema Line camera designed for professional film, documentary, commercial, interview, event and handheld video production.

Built around a 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processing, the FX3 combines the image quality and low-light performance of Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras with a more video-focused cinema-style body. It is especially useful for solo operators, gimbal work, handheld shooting, compact rig builds and productions that need a small but capable cinema camera.

For recording, the FX3 supports XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC S-I DCI formats, including 4K recording up to 119.88p / 100p and 10-bit 4:2:2 options. It also supports S-Cinetone for pleasing in-camera colour, S-Log3 with 15+ stops of latitude, HLG workflows and 16-bit RAW output via full-size HDMI to compatible external recorders.

The FX3 also includes Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF system, with phase-detection autofocus, Real-time Eye AF for people in movie mode, and focus tools useful for solo shooting. It has 5-axis in-body stabilisation with Active Mode for handheld video, dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots, a full-size HDMI output, USB-C power support and a built-in cooling fan for extended recording.

The included XLR handle unit gives the camera two full-size XLR/TRS inputs with line, mic and +48V phantom power options, making the FX3 a strong compact option for professional sync-sound workflows, interviews and documentary shooting.

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