Sony FX30 Compact Cinema Line Gateway Camera with Body and XLR Handle Unit - ILMEFX30

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Leap into the world of filmmaking

Sony’s acclaimed lineup of Cinema Line cameras sets the standard for filmmaking, with beautiful cinematic imagery, high performance and highly efficient workflow. Enjoy hassle-free shooting with S-Cinetone™ and S-Log3 for high-level grading plus numerous other features. The compact FX30 makes filmmaking more accessible than ever for up-and-coming creators.

Support for filmmaking

The FX30 captures stunning images with 6K oversampling and a true cinematic look. Its compact size lets you take it anywhere, and sophisticated AF and stabilization features let you concentrate on composition, not the complexity of crews and rigging.

Recording Frame Rate
XAVC S-I	[XAVC S-I 4K] 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p,
XAVC S	[XAVC S 4K] 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, [XAVC S-I HD] 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
XAVC HS	[XAVC HS 4K] 3840 x 2160/119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
Recording Format (Audio)
RECORDING FORMAT (AUDIO)	LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC S-I DCI	[XAVC S-I DCI 4K] XAVC S-I DCI 4K 59.94p 600 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I DCI 4K 50p 500 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I DCI 4K 29.97p 300 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I DCI 4K 25p 250 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I DCI 4K 23.98p 240 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I DCI 4K 24.00p 240 Mbps 4:2:2 10 bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
XAVC S-I	[XAVC S-I 4K] XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p 600 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 50p 500 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 29.97p 300 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 25p 250 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I 4K 23.98p 240 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S-I HD] XAVC S-I HD 59.94p 222 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 50p 185 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 29.97p 111 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 25p 93 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S-I HD 23.98p 89 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,
XAVC S	[XAVC S 4K] XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 59.94p/50p 150 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p 140 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 29.97p/25p/23.98p 60 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S 4K 119.88p/100p 200 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, [XAVC S HD] XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 59.94p/50p 25 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC HD 29.97p/25p 16 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, XAVC S HD 119.88p/100p 60 Mbps 4:2:0 8bit MPEG-4 AVC / H.264,
XAVC HS	[XAVC HS 4K] XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 200 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 150 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p/23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 75 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 59.94p/50p 45 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 100 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 50 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 23.98p 30 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 280 Mbps 4:2:2 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265, XAVC HS 4K 119.88p/100p 200 Mbps 4:2:0 10bit MPEG-H HEVC / H.265
Operation
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	–4 °F to +131 °F (–20 °C to +55 °C)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
POWER
BATTERY OPERATING TIME	Approx. 115 min (Actual recording, CIPA standard)　, Approx. 175 min (Continuous recording, CIPA standard), Approx. 570 shots (still images, CIPA standard)
POWER CONSUMPTION	[Movie] Approx. 5.6 W (with E PZ 18–105 mm F4 OSS lens attached), [Still image] Approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 18–105 mm F4 OSS lens attached)
Size and Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (BODY WITHOUT PROTRUSIONS) (approx.)	5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33 inches (129.7 mm x 77.8 mm x 84.5 mm) (body without protrusions)
WEIGHT (INCLUDING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES) (approx.)	2 lb 1.5 oz (951 g) (with XLR Handle, battery and memory card included)
General
CAMERA TYPE	Interchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNT	E-mount
Size and Weight
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) (approx.)	1 lb 6.8 oz (646 g) (with battery and memory card included), 1 lb 3.8 oz (562 g) (body only)
Focus System
FOCUS AREA	[Movie] Wide / Zone / Centre Fix / Spot / Expand Spot [Still image] Wide / Zone / Centre Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking
FOCUS MODE	[Movie] AF-C (Continuous AF), MF, [Still image] AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
SENSITIVITY RANGE	EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
FOCUS POINT	[Movie] 495 points (phase-detection AF), [Still image] 759 points (phase-detection AF)
Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Latitude
LATITUDE	14+ stop (S-Log3)
Gamma
GAMMA CURVE	Off / PP1-PP6 / PP10-PP11, Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
White Balance
WHITE-BALANCE MODES	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Underwater / Colour Temperature (2,500 to 9,900 K) and colour filter / Custom
Slow and Quick Motion
XAVC S-I	XAVC S-I 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps[NF_39], XAVC S-I HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
XAVC S	XAVC S 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, XAVC S HD: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps, 200fps
XAVC HS	XAVC HS 4K: [NTSC mode] 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, [PAL mode] 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
CAMERA SECTION
SHUTTER SPEED	[Movie] 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode), [Still image] 1/8000 to 30 s
SENSITIVITY	[Movie] ISO 100–32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100–6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Still image] ISO 100–32000 (Expandable to ISO 50–102400), AUTO (ISO 100–6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Pixels	Approx. 20.1 megapixels (effective) for movies, Approx. 26.0 megapixels (effective) for Still images, Approx. 27.0 megapixels (total)
Other Video Function
VIDEO FUNCTIONS	Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, TC/UB, Creative Look, Gamma Display Assist, PAL/NTSC Selector
CAMERA SECTION
SENSOR TYPE	APS-C type (23.3 x 15.5 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
RAW Output
RAW Output	HDMI: 4672 x 2628 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p), 16 bit
Recording/ Playback Time
PROXY VIDEO	1280 x 720 (Approx. 6 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 9 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (Approx. 16 Mbps)
PROXY AUDIO	XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
XAVC S-I DCI	[XAVC S-I DCI 4K] 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) approx. 25 minutes, when using CEA-G80T (80 GB) approx. 10 minutes
XAVC S-I	[XAVC S-I 4K] XAVC S-I 4K 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 25 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 10 minutes, [XAVC S-I HD] 59.94p/50p When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 35 minutes
XAVC S	[XAVC S 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 80 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 100 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 50 minutes, [XAVC S HD] 59.94p/50p 50M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 270 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 130 minutes, 59.94p/50p 25M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 430 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 210 minutes
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC S-I DCI	[XAVC S-I DCI 4K] 4096 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 24.00p
Recording/ Playback Time
XAVC HS	[XAVC HS 4K] 59.94p/50p 200M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 80 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 40 minutes, 59.94p/50p 150M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 100 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 50 minutes, 59.94p/50p 100M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 150 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 75 minutes, 59.94p/50p 75M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 190 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 95 minutes, 59.94p/50p 45M When using CEA-G160T (160 GB) Approx. 290 minutes, When using CEA-G80T (80 GB) Approx. 140 minutes
Wi-Fi/NFC
SECURITY	WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
FTP Transfer
FTP Transfer	Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi
Supplied accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, AC adapter, XLR handle unit, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Handle shoe cap, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
Wi-Fi/NFC
FREQUENCY BAND	2.4 GHz band/5 GHz bandwidth
SUPPORTED FORMAT	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Lens Compensation
LENS COMPENSATION	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Custom function
CUSTOM FUNCTION	Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings, Reg. Custom Shoot Set
Image Stabilization
COMPENSATION EFFECT (STILL IMAGES)	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted.)
MODE	[Movie] Active / Standard / Off, [Still image] On / Off
Type	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Still image function
OTHER STILL IMAGE FUNCTION	Electronic Front Shutter Curtain, Silent Shooting, Anti-flicker Shoot
NOISE REDUCTION	High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
DRIVE MODES	Single Shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
SHUTTER	Electronic shutter
Zoom
ZOOM FUNCTION	Zoom ring rotate, Clear Image Zoom ([Movie] Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) [Still image] L: Approx. 2x, M: Approx. 2.8x, S: Approx. 4x), Digital zoom ([Movie] Approx. 4x [Still image] L: Approx. 4x, M: Approx. 5.7x, S: Approx. 8x), Smart zoom ([Still image] M: Approx. 1.4x, S: Approx. 2x)
File System
FILE SYSTEM	FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT
Built-in Microphone
BUILT-IN MICROPHONE	Built-in, stereo
Monitoring
LCD	3.0-type (7.5 cm), Approx. 2.36M dots, touch panel, Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.
MEDIA
MEDIA TYPE	CFexpress Type A / SD card (x2), Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
Interface
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band)
MULTI INTERFACE SHOE	With Digital Audio Interface
HDMI OUTPUT	HDMI jack (Type-A), YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bit / RGB 8 bit
HEADPHONE OUTPUT	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
SPEAKER OUTPUT	Built-in, monaural
USB	USB Type-C® (x1, SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible), Multi/Micro USB (x1)
AUDIO INPUT	3.5 mm Stereo minijack, XLR handle: [INPUT1][INPUT2] XLR/TRS-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable, Mic Reference –40 to –60 dBu / [INPUT3] 3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
TC INPUT/TC OUTPUT	Multi/Micro USB, TC IN
Playback
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS	Index view, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Photo capture, 4ch audio monitoring, Auto Review (stills), Image orientation (stills), Protect (stills), Rating (stills), Display as Group (stills)
Exposure Control
EXPOSURE MODES	[Movie] [Movie] Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode, [Still images] Intelligent Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M)
Recording (Still image)
RECORDING FORMAT	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE	Image size [3:2] L: 6192 x 4128 (26M), M: 4384 x 2920 (13M), S: 3104 x 2064 (6.4M) [4:3] L: 6192 x 4128 (26M), M: 4384 x 2920 (13M), S: 3104 x 2064 (6.4M) [16:9] L: 6192 x 4128 (26M), M: 4384 x 2920 (13M), S: 3104 x 2064 (6.4M) [1:1] L: 4128 x 4128 (17M), M: 2912 x 2912 (8.5M), S: 2064 x 2064 (4.3M)
Exposure Control
METERING SENSITIVITY	EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus System
OTHER FOCUS FEATURES	Eye AF ([Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird), ([Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird), Face detection (Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority), [Movie] AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity, [Movie] AF Transition Speed, [Still image] Focus Magnifier (APS-C: 6.1x / 12.1x)