Why I’m Selling the A7SIII for the FX30 

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Great video my friend. Welcome to the FX30 world

Most real RU-vid video I have watched in a long time. I appreciate not feeling like I have to buy the most expensive camera just because all the top youtubers say it's the best. Your channel deserves way more subs! Keep it up.

The FX30 is extremely underrated! Absolutely love the image out of this camera. Great video man 👊

This is so straightforward and so very sensible - thank you for sharing your insights!

Great points and video. For me the EVF and low light performance of the A7S3 is what I appreciate the most. My eyes aren't getting any better so I really get a lot out of that EVF. I do like the smaller foot print of the FX30 set up but my RX100m7 setup is almost impossible to beat for space savings. Hard to argue against 2 FX30's vs 1 A7S3. Cheers

All great points! I just got mine and I love it coming from the a6500. it's on a whole new level. Anyways just want to shout out to you as a fellow hobbyist creator. Your video was legit and your subscriber count is sure to grow. I just subbed!

Gotta say, this was a very good talking head video and also informative. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it 👌 this was put together very professionally!

Great video, completely agree…I sold my A7SIII as well to get the money back out of it…seeing this I want one!

Nice explanation! I didn’t know much about the fx30 before this video :)

Amazing insight

Enjoyed the video bro!

Great video, kapatid! I subbed right away! As someone who came from Canon and transitioned to Sony, all I can say is that I've been missing a lot! Sony's low light performance is out of this world and its dynamic range is superb! Between the FX30, A7iv, and the A7siii, I purchased the A7iv because I'm a full time videographer for headshots and weddings and do RU-vid on the side. But the FX30 is very promising as well! Keep it up, sir!

Budget is also my biggest reason for going s35 instead of FF. The week the FX30 was announced, I sold all of my Fuji camera and lenses knowing full well that everything I need from a camera body is in the FX30. Don't need the most expensive gears, just the best gear that can deliver the ideas and stories I want to convey :D I make tiktok videos with quite a decent number of following and looking to expand to youtube someday. This camera makes it all possible...

Definitely think it's reasonable, trying out the FX30 this weekend!

Excellent point about the FX-30 vs A74. The A74 is primarily a photographer's tool for taking stills. The FX-30 is a dedicated video camera. This has to help those interested in video vs. stills. I love stills, love the EVF and have little use for video but a lot of use for stills. I like the Sony is making major strides in expanding and perfecting its lineup.

Just found your channel. Good, honest info. I’m getting out of pro work and transitioning to “hobbyist” filmmaking. I think the fx30 will fit the bill for me. Subbed!

I hate the whole full frame vs crop thing. Some of our favourite movies are shot on super35 and you’d never even know it. There are so many more important aspects to a camera. Great video!

I had FX30 for about half year and it has the best 4k60p video quality in all Sony system cuz it’s sampled from 6k. Although the sensitivity in dark condition is not great but I use sigma mc11 converter to use sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens and this issue can be solved. I’d really recommend this lens and it’s very nice❤

Nice man! Glad you made this video. The camera you use isn't going to define your art, like many think it will. Everyone has different needs and budgets. Some people would want to film on an fx3, some would say they love their Ursa 12ks or their REDs. Getting too caught up in the camera is everything mentality is something we have all done and still do. Different cameras do different tasks. But even after I say all this, I would never use apc again lol. Keep creating!

There are a few reasons why someone would buy an FX30 over something full frame, that don’t have anything to do with cost. Keeping lenses small, and being able to go super wide with screw on filter threads (like with the Laowa 9mm) would be reason enough for myself. Wildlife videography at 60fps is another thing I could see benefiting from the cropped sensor in my case.

Great video! I am in the same boat. Working full time and a video enthusiast / RU-vidr on the side. My Sony a6400 has been my workhorse for a long time but I would love to enter the world of 10-bit color and image stabilization!

An excellent video as usual, you almost have me wishing I staid in the Sony ecosystem. Two cinema cameras sounds like a pretty nice rig.

I have this camera. It’s truly an amazing camera and it actually inspires me to wanna shoot more because it’s such a great camera

awesome video, subscribed! saving up for an fx30 after selling all my crop cameras. planning to keep my a7iii and cop an fx30 for my crop glass.

i really like this video, i recently got the a7c just to test out how i feel about cameras and i know for a fact that if i really want to get into cinematography and more serious about that route then im going to sell my a7c for an fx30 or the next best budget friendly thing that comes out these next couple years, really stoked about what sony has going on lately

I think it comes down to personal preference when someone decides whether to go for and aps-c or a full frame. Sure price is a factor, but it would be wrong to say that’s the only thing that matters when comparing the two

Abundant thanks, Mike. I was almost convinced that the a7sIII was my next 10-yr camera. But then began watching videos and reading more about the FX30. I’m currently in the Canon & Fuji ecosystems respectively so color science especially for photos is paramount-I’m just not interested in color grading. For features, value and superb third party lenses, the FX30 has moved to the top of my list. Be well. Peace & Hope.

excellent video man

Honestly for the last couple years Sony has put out cameras that we all fall in love with until they release their next camera 90 days later. I’m just grateful they’ve created great lineup of cameras for a myriad of users/needs/budgets

Thank you for this video. I’m about to buy my first camera. I have an old rebel T5i that I’ve never used that I bought on impulse. I’ve been shooting all my videos on an iPhone 11 or a GoPro. And I really wanted to step up to it legit camera. And I feel drawn towards the FX 30. However, the same time I almost feel like the A7iii could be the camera I want. You have to understand. I don’t know the first damn thing about it cameras lenses or even really being able to shoot things properly. But I want to have something that can grow with me and be relevant for several years and I’ve been torn between those two cameras. Watching your video I think I’ve been able to come is with saying I will buy an FX 30, I still think I’m going to get an Atomos just because it sounds like being able to record things externally might be beneficial to me. I want to continue to be able to do my short skits that I do, but I want mostly use it indoors for podcast things with the ability to start making my own small films l. do you have any recommendations for Lenses to start with?

Great video Mike 👏 I have the Fx6 and I am searching for a small b-cam 😉 is the crop with full format lenses a problem for you? Best cinematic greetings from germany

thank you for your comments on the camera.. really looking for the user experience point of view..

Cool Yashica back there. Been through a few back in my younger years. Full frame is nice, I would use a camera like the A7RV with it's high megapixel in crop mode from time to time to get more reach for photos. With the clear image zoom, you can get even closer with just about any lens you pop on the camera. I have to look at the other guys for lens now, SONY has some great small lens and I love the newer, lighter design. Now they need to make some small, light 2.8 lens now. APSC camera users are now getting some decent stuff from SONY. Great video, by the way.

Well said. I've been using gh5 and the gh5s for a while now... Will be moving on to the fx30 soon.

If budget not issue. Everyone shooting with full frame. (What a line he said)🔥🤙

I picked one up as well great unit

Definitely want to add an FX30 to my kit. Right now as a hybrid shooter the A7IV is a staple for me and the crop in 4k60 is actually a welcome thing for sports highlights. My biggest gripe on the A7IV is no 4k120 and no 10 bit color in 1080 120, but for hybrid sports the FX30 would not cut it standalone. Hoping to have both the A7IV and FX30 on the sidelines by next year.

Subbed for the kabayan. Great vid my guy!

Excellente vidéo. Je suis sur le point d'acheter ma première caméra et ta vidéo me conforte dans le choix que je vais faire - Sony FX30, bien sûr.

Nice perspective. Looking to add FX30 as a compact A, or B cam. As I get older, I want smaller form factor. Being able to walk into a filming situation with just a messenger bag has great appeal.

I don't want to be controversial however, I find that the colors of the A7S III are a bit off compared to my FX9 which does not have that w/b problem. But when I shoot with the FX30 I did not notice any color shift after white balancing the camera. Other people have complained about the same problem with the A7S III. I don't know but I like the FX30 a lot when I shoot broll with that little camera. And about the low light capability of the FX30, I think people don't know much about reducing noise in low light conditions. There are so many newbies in these business that they know nothing about what they are talking about. In general the FX30 is still a good camera in low light. And yes, I rather shoot with the FX30 than the A7S III. And I have access to both cameras so I know what I am talking about.

this explanation is way better than other people who reviewed on fx30

Just subscribed. To the point without all the self promotion.

Since you don’t need more serious photography specs and based on your personal use case, it makes perfect sense 👍. And from a budget standpoint APSC glass really save you a ton of money (and weight). Although… you must have had a bit of a pang of sadness letting go of the S iii ? no ?

I own an a7siii and an Fx3 and I absolutely understand your decision

Man its crazy to think the FX30 + a Sigma 16mm + Sigma 30mm + Sigma 56mm is CHEAPER than an A7Siii 😨😨😨 I recently got the A7siii and this upsets me a little bit 😂

Really great video man! I enjoyed this. Man I wish I could get an FX30 to film my Jeep videos AND a sports camera to shoot my sons soccer games. Can you send me your FX30 this spring and I will test it out all summer? 😂😂😂

My sense is why replace a viewfinder equipped A-Camera with a screen only less efficient B/C Camera. I would use the fx30 as a backup only and not my only A-Camera.

quick question can you use the fx30 as a webcam with a cam link with clean hdmi out ? i ask because I own a a7siii and a6500 and also use them occasionally as broadcasting cameras debating on selling the a6500 and use it for the funds for fx30

Love your honest take on this, I am convinced and defo get the FX30 as a birthday present for myself this December. Salamat Kabayan Subscribe matic! I am looking forward to more great content. -Sending you a thumbs up from the desert kingdom of the UAE.

nice haircut. : ) and review.

Damn good video

Sensible decision. I really like the dark grey look of those FX30's, I always love it when products deviate from the standard black tones. Though it is not for me (I am Fuji shooter and I also need proper photography features), I appreciate what Sony has done here for videographers.

I was going to buy FX30, but opted for the FX3 instead. I didn’t want to buy a separate set of APS-C lenses since I already have a bunch of FF for my A7iv. It’s a sweet combo. But I totally get why some people would prefer the FX30.

The dual card slot and a proper evf and burst mode in photos is what's tempting me towards a7iv or else I loved this camera hands down 😭

I played with fx30 for a couple of hours and canceled my preorder. Bought an A7SIII secondhand for $2700 on the same day.

It all depends on your use case and used price. If you are recording externally then the A7S III does have 16-bit full sized HDMI 2.1. It doesn't have shutter angle still, that sucks. It does have focus breathing compensation.

Well I am not worry about the crop at all as I am used with canon 80 and 90d also bmpcc 6k. Now I own A7siii and I want to switch to FX30 main reason is lens. I spend 6k on A7siii with two lens and I just bought FX30 with 3lens for about 3k. One of the lens is Anamorfic I could not afford anamorphic on full frame. If this will work I will keep Fx30 and sell my A7siii

I just sold my A7III for an FX30 for video and a A6600 for photo, 2 Sigma prime lenses f1.4 for 350€ each and 2 zooms ranging from 11mm to 105mm. I never thought I would go back to ups-c one day as I do photo and video full time but damn those sensors have nothing to do compared to what I used to have on old dslrs back in 2010!! Also ultra fast prime glasses for half the price of what it costs on full frame is a huge deal breaker.

Also a hobbyist who’s considering going from FF (A7IV) to the FX30 for the compact form (with apsc lenses) I can EASILY take travelling and be a bit discrete, so I really appreciate your views in the video and nice to know someone took the “step down” 😅… The footage out fx30 is incredible

Shoutout to those phantom luts installed :P

To me asking what is better full frame or cropped frame is the wrong question. Which size best suits my needs is the right question. I recently did a wedding and I felt that my sony a6600 did okay in low light at the reception during dancing, but not great. So I wonder if I need full frame for receptions or just a more open lens. My kit lens is only 3.5-5.6, so not sure if a 2.8 zoom lens would help substantially in lower light conditions.

You’re right about the process being streamlined. That’s why I went to zoom lenses from prime. Really salty that this camera lets you load your colorgrades - I bought the a7iv and the shogun 😫

Wait, is that sound at 6:54 the black Magic’s fan or something?

You make a lot of sense

My guy has switched to the fx30, damnn

So you bash the a7iv for having a crop in 4k60 and trade it for a camera that has a crop 100% of the time? Makes complete sense 😂 😅

I’m listening to this video while on my way to trade off my FX 30 for an a 7S3

here where i live the fx30 is more expensive than a A7Siii, would you still recommend it over it? the fx30 is 3800 euro's here.

interesting thoughts

I've got an A6600, A7S3 and FX30. The A7S3 is a substantially superior camera, but for some indescribable reason I have more fun with with my APSC cameras. I wouldnt say the FX30 is revolutionary, in some ways I find it somewhat disappointing, particularly the oddities it has when using HDMI, and the 120fps crop, although I'm aware of *why* it does these things. Even Sony's A1 has pixel binning and cropping, so it's not hard to understand that the FX30 has had to make sacrifices as well.

I have an a6100 camera with a sigma 1.4 16mm lens and another 30mm lens. I want to buy the fx30 but I don't know how it would look with my lenses, could you do some tests with the fx30 with a sigma 1.4 16mm lens

Hi,,good video,,i just want a camera for photography,,,i am in between a7iv and fx30,,,what do you think about the mecanical shutter vs electronic shutter( fx30) , i readed some issues with last, and no focus mapping option in fx30? thanks

Had the fx30 for one day and took it back the next. The low light performance was not up to par for the conditions I usually shoot in. We all have different needs as to why we make camera choices, so if 2 cameras for the price of one works out best for you then that’s a good call. For me unfortunately, the fx30 won’t be in my camera bag.

From a value standpoint, the FX30 looks very good

A7IV the best solution. Using full frame and apc sensor!!

Idk bro. I mean if you need 2 cameras this makes sense but if would say selling a a7siii for a fx30 is an upgrade at all. Those same lenses you can use on apsc you can use on full frame and they aren’t much cheaper at all.

I struggling so hard between the 2! I want the A7S III because I love photography. But it's also a full frame which means bye bye money 😅 while the fx30 is an epic video camera just like the a7siii but better and it's apsc which means cheap but quality lenses! 😭 Honestly I think I'm just going to wait for the A7S IV 🤔👀

I have subscribed so that you reach ur 1k monetization.Good luck

I'm returning my fx30 for fx3, I need bokeh in a zoom lens. I also don't need two cameras. I'd rather just have one good a cam and keep my zv1.

Same reason to me having micro four thirds system. 👍

Spitting out TRUTH over here

Hey brother ❤I just bought the fx30, I’m not a photographer just for video purpose, now I’m kinda regretting that for a savings of few hundred dollars I missed out on a full frame sony camera? I kind of worried if fx30 is future proof as of today

I dont have plans to buy Sony but Im replying to thumbnail and I like Fuji cameras alot but I can't move on from canon as canon experience is very good especially r series but I like Fuji too the thing is that I can't use rf lenses on Fuji and ofcourse no Fuji lenses on canon so what should I do as lenses are pretty expensive..

yeah you don't need Full frame really, That camera is even NETFLIX approved meaning you can shoot movies and stuff and have your movie on NETFLIX. I've tested video on the FX3 Full Frame, And also The FX30 Crop sensor , and the images look just as good on the FX30, the only thing the full frame gives you that you can't get with the Crop sensor, is #1 more light with the same ISO and Aperture and Shutter speed, you get about 1.5 stops more light, no biggie, you can make that back up easy, #2 is you can blur the background a lot easier with full frame, again not a big deal i have a a couple lenses that has F2.8 and F1.8 which both blur the background easy.. I can even do it with my 18-105 F4.0 lens just zoom in and get closer and i get a good out of focus background as well.. there is also draw backs to Full frame as well, you can't get the same zoom range with full frame sensor, as you do with the APSC sensor, in other words if you have a 50mm on your FX30 you would need a 80MM lens on the Fx3 to get the same focal length..so if you got a 70-200 on your FX30 your getting more zoom range then if you had that lens on the FX3.. Full Frame is over rated, i don't care about full frame, it's not an advantage to me for what i shoot and so i'm good with a crop sensor, and hey super 35mm camera does an amazing job shooting video.. for photography tho, i do have a Hasselblad H6D-100c Medium Format camera that is amazing for portrait photography you can't get better image quality then that with any other camera anywhere. Yes it does cost over $30,000.00 but that camera made it's money back doing High end wedding photography, i was shooting weddings for Billionaire CEO"s and politicians, and some celebrity musicians, who had the money to pay for what i charged for a wedding shoot, basically anywhere from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 for a wedding shoot. You can't charge that kind of money shooting with a full frame DSLR or mirrorless camera because it doesn't have the same image and color quality as the H6 does, it's 14 bit color capture. And creating enlargements with Medium Format looks amazing it's a 100 Mega pixel camera and the sensor size is 100MP 53.4 x 40mm CMOS sensor even the Fujifilm GFX 100 Medium Format it's not true 100% medium format the sensor size is 100MP 43.8 x 32.9mm BSI CMOS sensor, no where near as large as the H6.. Yeah LOL the FUjifilm medium format is really a Medium format crop sensor LOL Not True Medium Format size. that's why it's only $10,000.00 and of course the image quality on the H6 is way better, yes it's over $30,000.00 the Fujifilm Medium format camera is only $10,000.00 but when you shoot with the Fujifilm medium format then shoot with the H6 Medium Format you know where the extra $20,000.00 went into right away.. This is why Billionaire's and CEO's and celebrity's who have money choose to have their important wedding shot with a camera like the H6 is because Quality mans something to them and they have the money to pay for it.. My camera and all the gear for it was paid for in 4 wedding shoots, it cost me over 30,000.00 for the Camera body and another $15,000.00 for the lenses but it paid for itself and made me tons of money fast.. With a camera like that H6 you can recover in gear expenses fast...

If someone don’t know how to use full power of camera? It’s better to Learn, I don’t understand what that mean to sell camera from better to worst, Sony fx30 is not made to make pictures it’s not better in low light, and is crop in 120fps, it’s even worst that a7iv. It’s downgrade times ? I think is good to invest money to have better equipment it’s last for longer, Ps You didn’t mention much about specs, dynamic range, quality is completely different compared to a7siii is not the same. Fx30 it’s good camera not for the money, maybe for 1200£

Another video persuading me to get the FX30.. Is this a sign??

I don't know if M43 is exactly bad for photo. The GH5 produces better raw photo than the A7SIII.

I would like to add this fx30 but I would never sell my 7siii.

here for the budol.

Try the sigma 18-50 2.8 It’s a good lens for apsc

havibg both, a7siii is still better but fx30 is my b cam

I think the xh2s or the zcam e2 s6 are way better and not so much more expensive

I upgraded from an a6500 and it was worth it .

But lowlights performance is really worse on Fx30, ensure your shots are well lit

I am lucky to have both. But a7siii shoots cleaner

Even a7m4 is only using a small piece of sensor, Sony a7m4's 4k is oversampled from 7k.. (4k 24/30fps)..

Best budget camera for talking head youtube videos?

There's a crop to 120fps mode tho. Tiny crop, still a crop.