r/FX3

With all these new cinema cameras launching at half the price with better specs and more modern features, I can’t really see Sony continuing to charge what they are for a 5-year-old FX3. At this point, I honestly wonder if they’ll eventually move away from the FX3 line altogether and focus more on the FX6 and higher-end cinema cameras.

Even if Sony packed an FX3 Mark II with all the features these newer competitors offer, they’d probably have to price it above the current FX3, which would immediately make the value proposition hard to justify for a lot of people.

The only way I can really see it working is if Sony significantly drops the current FX3 price and positions the Mark II around the existing FX3 price point instead. Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts.

Before the FX3 fans come at me, this isn’t anything new. Brands in this industry regularly reach that “FX3 level” of dominance, then eventually get challenged or phased out as the market evolves. That’s just the natural cycle of camera technology, and it doesn’t mean Sony is suddenly going to fall apart.

Competition like this is exactly what pushes innovation forward. It forces companies to improve, lower prices, and bring better technology to creators faster, which is ultimately a good thing for everyone!

Guys, one question:

For a project, I’m building a camera helmet rig. The problem is, I don’t want to use my FX3 or the Sony A7SIII for this because some movements in the scene could be a little too fast, and I don't want to risk damaging either camera. I’ve read that the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro could be a good alternative, especially since it has good low-light performance, which is essential for the shoot. However, I’ve never used this camera, and I don’t know if DJI's D-Log M matches well with the S-Log3 color profile of my FX3. Do any of you have experience with this camera? How was it?"

I’m picking up an fx3 this week (first ever camera, I’m excited!) however I’m struggling with picking out a good starter lens.

For reference, I intend to use it for more creative and cinematic work (my insta is fidofilmss, to give you a better visual) and I’d like something that can make that a reality.

I’m hoping to find something for less than $1000, however I’m open to all suggestions as there are many secondhand lenses available online that I can turn to as well:) thank you!

What’s the dual base iso in PP and flexible iso in the fx3A? Some people say 640 and others 800.. I’m kinda confused which one should I use ?

Given there were no FX3 ii announcements coinciding with the A7R VI, what’s your best prediction in-terms of an official announcement and pre-order date, its price, new features, and a shipping window?

My guess? It will be announced in early-to-late August, but ideally this summer instead of winter.

Hey guys, recently I got out into the streets at night to get the best low light performance as it's the one of fx3's features, I mounted sigma 24-70 f2.8 DG DN II, I shoot s-log3, iso 800, 25fps, 50 shutter speed, I still having trouble getting the right expose when it comes to shadows & highlights or sometimes white balance or set it to auto to avoid really warm footage, also when checking camera monitor with embedded lut rec709 everything seems normal & cool even with zebra enabled + I'm not good with scopes reading , afterwards i get shocked when coloring in da Vinci resolve as the shadows are crushed & if trying to fix it i get high image noise which is frustrating, I know once the footage have been recorded there's no coming back from it, And it happened with me even in daylight such issues, seeing fine footage in camera monitor or even as my iPhone 14pro max when i used it as external monitor, I already did all internet search & found some useful stuff on getting better image quality, So i posted here thinking of me I might get a better tips or answers that i didn't find on YouTube or other sites, much thx for ur attention.

Here's a reference of what I shot at night:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYg-HKGAT8H/?igsh=dXZ6b2cyNmlhejZy

Given there were no FX3 ii announcements coinciding with the A7R VI, what’s your best prediction in-terms of an official announcement and pre-order date, its price, new features, and a shipping window?

My guess? It will be announced in early-to-late August, but ideally this summer instead of winter.

Just getting around to updating the firmware on my new FX3a.

I understand you have to do it in sequential order, mine from the factory is 2.0 I believe.

Can I do the whole process via SD as long as I follow instructions? Reading on the latest firmware it doesn’t say anything about sd cards, and wants it to run via my computer.

Does it have to be done that way?

Any additional tips before I kick it off?

Thanks!

I’m currently in a spot where I’m waiting for my friends to get back from their colleges to shoot some films and such, but I want to still make stuff. What do you guys shoot in your free time?

I already own a Sony FX3 and just impulse-bought a Nikon ZR. Starting to wonder if I made a mistake or if this could actually be an amazing combo for filmmaking.
My situation:

I’m shooting an indie/art-house style feature
A lot of handheld/run-and-gun stuff
I care more about image character, mood, color, and emotional feel than perfect clinical commercial footage
I already have Sony glass + workflow built around the FX3
But the ZR’s internal RAW, RED color science/workflow, 6K image, and overall ‘cinema’ vibe really pulled me in
Questions:
Did I make a dumb move buying the ZR when I already own an FX3?
For people who’ve used both: how different do the images ACTUALLY feel?
Is the ZR more inspiring creatively, or is it mostly hype?
How hard is matching FX3 + ZR footage in a real project?
Does the ZR feel like a true cinema camera or more like a hybrid pretending to be one?
How’s the low light compared to FX3?
Any overheating/reliability issues in long shoots?
Is Nikon autofocus finally on Sony level or still behind?
Would you personally keep both or sell one?
What attracts me to the ZR:
Internal RAW

RED workflow
6K oversampled look/detail
Full frame
Nikon colors look gorgeous to me
Feels like a baby cinema camera
Way more cinematic-feeling than specs on paper should suggest

What scares me:

I’m already invested in Sony
Worried I’m chasing gear dopamine
Worried matching multiple cameras (FX3/iPhone/BMPCC/ZR) will become a nightmare
Lens ecosystem/adapters
Storage costs with RAW
Would love brutally honest opinions from people who’ve actually shot narrative work with either camera. Also curious if anyone thinks the FX3 + ZR combo could actually complement each other instead of compete.

Please don’t rip on me if this has been asked before; quick search didn’t do me much good.

Been shooting for six years, tripods have always been given to me. Never liked any of them.

I run the fx3 in a cage on neewer rails, d-tap battery on the back of the rails so it sits over the shoulder. I don’t know how much the full rig weighs. I’d guess 12-15 lbs.

The new Smallrig carbon tripod with the trigger looks awesome.

AI tells me I need a 75 mm fluid head if I want smooth pans and tilts.

Everything in the world is expensive now. I’d love to get into something for under $300. That smallrig is $600 but might be worth it.

I’d love to have it all for really cheap but also understand you can’t have champagne taste on a beer budget.

Who likes what? And how much do you like it?

Looking for some advice from you all

I have been in the videography/filmmaking game for nearly 10 years, I took a break from it for 2 years as it wasn't my only source of income and I had some other things going on

I always had the intention of coming back to work in this industry and for this reason I sold both my Sony a7siii and a7iv because of the way cameras lose value when new models come out and I was sure there would be an update to the 7s or FX3 sensor by the time I planned to come back

Here we are in 2026 and so far everything is just rumors

And would they not update the FX6 first before the FX3?

I don't shoot much photo anymore, I have a Ricoh GRiii and Osmo Pocket 3 for personal and family stuff which I am really happy with

My shoots were mostly run and gun music videos, documentaries or projects for businesses. It will more than likely be the same kind of work when I start again

I am going to be buying a camera in the next 2-3 months and I don't know if I should get an FX30 which would be a B Cam if an FX3ii did drop or if I should go for an FX3 and sell it when the update eventually comes out

I'm also open to changing ecosystem

Internal ND and open gate with good colour science is the dream

I don't care about 120fps

My clients (architectural/ interiors) are begging for video so I'm looking to buy my first motion focused camera system. I am a Fuji GFX stills shooter and very happy within that ecosystem. As I enter the motion world, I want to pick and stick with an ecosystem once I begin buying lenses.

I understand how popular Sony is in this field and in particular the FX3. My question is, I don't want to wait any longer to see if an FX3 successor is coming and so, is there any reason why I shouldn't go with the R6V? It has objectively more to offer than the FX3. The R6V has internal 7K RAW 60fps, 120fps, opengate and $2,000 cheaper.

What are you picking in this scenario and why?

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I feel like I'm crazy to buy a brand new one (4119 euros with a deal) right now, as the price might drop quickly when the Mk 2 is announced.

However, it seems there isn't any other option for run and gun with low light, and I just want to start shooting... Tell me I made the right call!

I already bought a 24/70, so should I go anamorphic (love the look) with a Blazar Talon (solo shooter) or Sirui Astra?

Solo shooter question for people who’ve actually used these setups in the real world:

I shoot mostly solo, handheld/run-and-gun cinematic stuff on an FX3, and I’m torn between two monitor setups:

1. Atomos Shinobi II + Hollyland transmitter attached to the back
   Pros:
   - Touch autofocus / touch-to-focus on the Shinobi II
   - Cleaner operating experience for focus pulling
   Cons:
   - Becomes bulky with the transmitter, extra battery, HDMI splitter/wires, etc.
   - Rig starts feeling complicated and heavy fast

OR

2. Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced only
   Pros:
   - All-in-one monitor + wireless transmission
   - Can instantly send image to my iPad as a director’s monitor
   - Much cleaner/smaller rig
   Cons:
   - Lose touch autofocus functionality

My two biggest priorities are:
- Reliable autofocus usability
- Having a director/client monitor on my iPad

For those of you shooting solo:
How much do you ACTUALLY use touch autofocus on external monitors? Is it something that becomes essential once you have it, or is having wireless transmission to a director monitor way more valuable in practice?

Basically:
Would you rather have the cleaner all-in-one wireless workflow, or the autofocus control even if it makes the rig more Frankenstein-ish?

Also curious if anyone regretted going one direction or the other.

FX3 shooters especially — would love your thoughts.