Honestly, probably not. While the FX3 is a beast, I think it's overpriced given how much the landscape has changed since it's release. I also have a fear like the A7SIII, Sony will abandoned their cameras way too soon. If Panasonic had the S5II or X out at the time I would have gone for that instead, but they didn't have a phase detection camera out at the time. I much prefer the IBIS, tools, and handling of the Panasonic S5II over the Sony. That said, the 4k60/4K120 out of the Sony is very impressive and its great having no real crops in different modes. If you don't need a low light beast and like Sony gear, give the FX30 a look. It's very impressive for the price and represents far better value in my experience owning both.
I would guess that the soft fabric inside the lens hood is to ensure the lens is not scratched or marked from the hood when stored whilst attached in reverse to the lens?
It really depends on your needs. I think the Panasonic lenses are seriously underrated. They are one of the few series of lenses that are all the same size and have next to no focus breathing without needing software to compensate for it. If you need 4K120p, the Sony is the way to go. If you need higher resolution, open gate, better stabilisation and video tools the S5II is a better choice. I think for the price, the LUMIX is way better. (it's why I now have a few of them)
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I think the kicker is that the FX3 doesn't really have photo capabilities. The 4k 120fps is nice for sure, lack of proper IBIS and open gate make it a wash. Lumix all the way in this case.
This was shot using the A7SIII and 35mm F1.8 Prime Lens which was my main studio lens at the time I shot this. I've since moved over to the S5IIX and 35mm 1.8 S Prime. :)
