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Sony A7iii (08/11/2025)

Filmmaking & Photography

Specs​​

  • Mirrorless

  • Electronic Viewfinder

  • ​CMOS full-frame sensor

  • 4k 30fps

  • HD 1080p 120fps

  • S-Log2 & S-Log3

  • ​8-Bit Colour Space

  • Hybrid AF (Fast)

  • Eye AF

  • Weighs 650g

  • Dual SD card slots

  • silent shutter

  • Aux plug-in

  • 15 stops of Exposure

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Cons

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  • No Internal ND filter

  • 8-Bit colour space means more banding and less colour grading capabilities compared to 10-Bit cameras

  • Max 4k 30fps means very little capabilities when shooting slow-mo unless resolution drops to 1080p.

  • Basic Audio input means less-than-professional audio

  • No Built-In timelapse function

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Pros

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  • Full Frame sensor allows more light to get in the image. This allows for less noisy low-light footage

  • rec.709 capabilities and S-Log footage for high quality video

  • Although only 8-Bit, it's still good quality

  • Lightweight and durable

  • Good balance between photography and filmmaking

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Summary

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I believe this camera is a perfect mix of both photo and video. However, in order to do so, it sacrifices certain filmmaking capabilities to retain the photography capabilities.

I appreciate the way it resembles a stressed teenager trying to multitask and balance his life, sacrificing certain wants for certain needs so that it doesn't explode.

This makes it perfect for what I want to do: both photography events and shooting Documentaries.

Even with the 8-Bit issue, it's still quite high quality, allowing me to create stunning works of art without sacrificing my need to take photos.

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This sentence was generated by Perplexity.ai

"Ideal for indie filmmakers, documentarians, and hybrid shooters looking for excellent video and photo capabilities in a compact, relatively affordable package."

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Sony FX30 (12/11/2025)

Filmmaking

Specs​​

  • Mirrorless (no viewfinder)

  • ​CMOS APS-C sensor

  • 4k up to 120fps

  • 26MP

  • 6k Oversampling for Detailed 4k footage

  • S-Log2, S-Log3 S-Cinetone & Hybrid Log-Gamma

  • ​Internal 10-Bit Colour Space

  • Up to 16-Bit RAW colour space when using HDMI

  • Hybrid AF 

  • Eye AF

  • Weighs 646g

  • Dual SD card slots

  • silent shutter

  • No mechanical shutter

  • Aux plug-in

  • XLR Handle Accessory allows for professional audio inputs

  • 14+ stops of Exposure

  • Weather sealed frame

  • Dual SD Card slots for CFexpress Type A and SD Cards

  • V-Mount accessible

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Cons

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  • Crop Sensor normally means lesser low-light capabilities, however, having a dual native ISO of 800 and 2500, means this is actually quite good in low-light situations.

  • No Internal ND filter

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Pros

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  • rec.709 capabilities and S-Log footage for high quality video

  • 10-Bit internal allows for much better colour in the final product

  • Lightweight and durable magnesium-alloy body

  • Very heavily specialised for High-end filmmakers

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Summary

I already have a Nikon D3500, which has worked really well for my photography career. Having a more film & video specialised camera like this would greatly benefit my dive into filmmaking.​

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This sentence was generated by Perplexity.ai

"In summary, the FX30 targets filmmakers with high-end video specs, professional colour science, excellent autofocus, and a compact cinema-line body—all at a price accessible to aspiring creators."

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