Sony
Alpha FX3
Based on 289 Reddit mentions
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Why is the Sony FX3 so popular for film work?
Sony had a head start in the mirrorless video market, and pretty much became the default. The FX3 and FX30 are some of the cheaper dedicated "cinema" cameras (even if they're more of a stills form factor). They have good upgrade paths, with the FX6 and FX9 using the same colour profiles and lens mou
...avidresolver in r/cinematography
January 6, 2026 8:25 AM
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Which rig would allow me to get “The Office” style zooms while filming?
The Office was shot on Sony broadcast style cameras, I think the SRW9000? These are 2/3” CMOS with a B4 mount common to most broadcast cameras. The lenses used on these kinds of cameras are often extreme focal ranges, like 8mm-120mm, and usually are par focal, allowing those crash zooms to be extra
...tannergray in r/cinematography
October 12, 2025 5:55 PM
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I was eyeing on RED V Raptor XE but then I saw FujiFilm Eterna
Sony FX3/FX6 or Canon C50/C80/C400. Travelling with bigger cameras, especially those that require a bit of putting together, is a pain in the ass. Not impossible, of course, but having done a bit of travel work (and shot many music videos that could easily have been shot on an FX3 with no compromise
...ausgoals in r/cinematography
May 6, 2026 9:43 PM
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Just bought the Sony FX3 and a SD card.
Can’t use a Panasonic card in a Sony. The data will fall out. Sorry bud! Gotta return the FX3.
Bungfunger9000 in r/videography
April 24, 2025 2:58 PM
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New Canon Cinema Camera (thoughts)
What do you mean? As an FX3 user for 4 years, the only things I don't like about the C50 is the lack of IBIS and the RF lens ecosystem. Otherwise, it basically kills the fx3 in every way. 7k internal open gate in raw, top handle with XLR's, smaller body than C70, etc. Would love to know what makes y
...Human_097 in r/FX3
September 9, 2025 3:38 PM
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wth C300 mk III for 2999. automatically bought. crazy how quickly prices dropped.
Canon was much slower and did a lot less than Sony to jump into the "content creator" game. Had Canon provided an FX3 equivalent around the same time as Sony did they alot more people would have been shooting Canon for video now. The A7S3/FX3 did more to hook people into the Sony ecosystem than all
...YSoMadTov in r/cinematography
April 24, 2026 6:17 PM
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Need help with camera purchase: fx30 or fx2 with steep discounts.
100% the FX2. The price difference just isn't big enough to bother with the FX30. You get full frame, an EVF, AI autofocus, a mechanical shutter, and a new, beefier fan. Since it's going to be a backup for the FX3, going with FF makes matching your shots and sharing lenses so much easier. You also w
...ekuLoN in r/FX3
April 12, 2026 9:00 PM
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Why the FX3 can’t be killed.
The FX3 will only be killed by the FX3ii. The camera wars are good for all of us, but most will not be bailing on their Sony investment - there’s too much time & money. https://youtu.be/MdKtUddVuB8?si=DC5Y_sutoNsV5DZU
kepano808 in r/FX3
September 14, 2025 12:20 AM
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wth C300 mk III for 2999. automatically bought. crazy how quickly prices dropped.
FX3 killed it. It provided an upgrade path to the FX6/9, and made people jump into the Sony ecosystem. Canon was better but lacked that entry point
machado34 in r/cinematography
April 24, 2026 6:02 PM
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When does a camera rig become “silly” rather than useful? What accessories do you think are pointless?
Easy rigs for stabilizing purposes are pointless. An easy rig is for HEAVY camera rigs to help with the weight. This is all. This is what it does. Stop using them for an FX3. Most cinema lenses are nonsense. Cinema lenses that add specific texture are the exception. I shot a commercial half on Cooke
...Ryan_Film_Composer in r/videography
March 21, 2026 4:32 PM
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