ahalpert
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https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/confirmed-sony-registered-this-new-ilme-fx3-camcorder/
New upcoming "e-mount camcorder" with 8K and HFR 4K?
New upcoming "e-mount camcorder" with 8K and HFR 4K?
Sony FX3 camcorder registered - 8K?
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ahalpert
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Was this posted elsewhere?
If it's indeed FX-3, it should be a lower end model. On paper.
Except, Sony then would be running into A7SIII's space and that's a top seller. As is a brand new A1.*
But there's a lot of open space above FX-9 and that is also where Canon is rumored to move with its own 8K offering.
*It's possible to have a bit of corporate shenanigans there where the pro division competes against the consumer side but it's also unlikely.
Maybe the image was photoshopped. Who knows.
Except, Sony then would be running into A7SIII's space and that's a top seller. As is a brand new A1.*
But there's a lot of open space above FX-9 and that is also where Canon is rumored to move with its own 8K offering.
*It's possible to have a bit of corporate shenanigans there where the pro division competes against the consumer side but it's also unlikely.
Maybe the image was photoshopped. Who knows.
ahalpert
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I have no idea but this seems to be the original posting on an FCC index: https://fccid.io/RR-SOK-ILME-FX3
Maybe fx3 is picking up from f3 in nomenclature?
Or maybe it's a high res camera with crappy codecs and form factor hence lower end?
Eh, it seems like there's too little space to squeeze between A7SIII and FX-6 for an 8K model. Plus, it would throw the overall Sony roster/catalog out of whack. And it surely won't be a copy of A1.
But, yes, FX-3 is a registered global model ID. Maybe they felt they needed to stay in single digits and with the popular FX series at the same time.
Which reminds of our old Moskvich 403, which was a precursor to 408 and a sequel to 407 rather than preceding 407, which would have preceded 408. At least, that's the story my dad liked telling.
But, yes, FX-3 is a registered global model ID. Maybe they felt they needed to stay in single digits and with the popular FX series at the same time.
Which reminds of our old Moskvich 403, which was a precursor to 408 and a sequel to 407 rather than preceding 407, which would have preceded 408. At least, that's the story my dad liked telling.
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Teddy_Dem
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Actually it's not:
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/leaked-sony-fx3-product-image/#disqus_thread
Still hopeful for e-ND though.
Except C70 doesn't blow away the 300MKIII specs.
Off the published photo, it could be an "amateur" 8K camera - similar to what Sharp presented at the 2019 NAB, and been working on ever since - and something in the $4,000 range to compete with R5 on video but without the sports/action capabilities of the A1.
What this will do to the FX-6 and FX-9 values is murky. Hypothetically, FX-9 could be updated into FX-9II but FX-6 has just come out. So, expect some feature crippling here. Or something.
Off the published photo, it could be an "amateur" 8K camera - similar to what Sharp presented at the 2019 NAB, and been working on ever since - and something in the $4,000 range to compete with R5 on video but without the sports/action capabilities of the A1.
What this will do to the FX-6 and FX-9 values is murky. Hypothetically, FX-9 could be updated into FX-9II but FX-6 has just come out. So, expect some feature crippling here. Or something.
NorBro
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Per usual the FX3 will have random meticulous limiting here and there as the C70 does...they sprinkle features across their models and the consumers pick their poison.
Sometimes once in a blue moon an individual comes along who isn't too greedy like the rest of us and may not care about something like AF and prefers a stills camera that can shoot video and receives something magical like a S5.
Speaking of...Panasonic has released 2 cinema camera bodies in the last 9 years under $10,000.
Sometimes once in a blue moon an individual comes along who isn't too greedy like the rest of us and may not care about something like AF and prefers a stills camera that can shoot video and receives something magical like a S5.
Speaking of...Panasonic has released 2 cinema camera bodies in the last 9 years under $10,000.
SAR is now writing that full specs are unknown. Without technically admitting he was wrong on 8K. Which he may or may not have been. It'd certainly make more sense for FX-3 to be 4K only, if it's priced below FX-6.
Anyhow, the camera is being tested already, its photos are being leaked, so the official announcement can't be too far in the distance.
Anyhow, the camera is being tested already, its photos are being leaked, so the official announcement can't be too far in the distance.
Teddy_Dem
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andykwilkinson
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If it's real and if it does have Sony's electronic ND (which is the single most impressive feature on my FS5) and if it shoots in at least 4K (after all, no one is releasing HD only cams in 2021...), ideally with same sensor as FX6/A7SIII this could be really interesting to me. I don't care about 8K/doubt they would cross that bridge with something like this just yet. Could be a great gimbal cam, at the very least. Oh, and can we have decent menus please...
That's as long as it has (at least) a 3.5mm audio input jack on the body (here's looking at you, in disgust, FX6). Of course, I'd prefer mini XLRs (like Canon opted for on the C70), as clearly there is no space for full sized XLRs on this FX3.
Really interesting! Bring it on!
That's as long as it has (at least) a 3.5mm audio input jack on the body (here's looking at you, in disgust, FX6). Of course, I'd prefer mini XLRs (like Canon opted for on the C70), as clearly there is no space for full sized XLRs on this FX3.
Really interesting! Bring it on!
andykwilkinson
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I can't find any label for SteadyShot or IBIS on the 2 photos. Really hope this means they have now, finally, found room for the electronic ND in a camera of this small form factor. I'd MUCH rather have eND than IBIS!
Glad I didn't buy a A7SIII...was thinking about it while I wait for the FX6 (that I'm planning to buy now work is picking up again...finally!)
Wonder if this cam's launch is related to the Sony Drone thing I've read about?
EDIT to add a comment from another forum - take all this with a pinch of salt:
"SAR said just now that the price will be 3795 Euro (from a purported ad in a kit with a 80Gb CFExpress A or a 128gb Tough SDXC card - which could mean a double format type slots). And said that it records 4k120p and NOT 8k - which could means A7SIII sensor."
Glad I didn't buy a A7SIII...was thinking about it while I wait for the FX6 (that I'm planning to buy now work is picking up again...finally!)
Wonder if this cam's launch is related to the Sony Drone thing I've read about?
EDIT to add a comment from another forum - take all this with a pinch of salt:
"SAR said just now that the price will be 3795 Euro (from a purported ad in a kit with a 80Gb CFExpress A or a 128gb Tough SDXC card - which could mean a double format type slots). And said that it records 4k120p and NOT 8k - which could means A7SIII sensor."
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Teddy_Dem
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Agreed. PLEASE e-ND!!