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Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 - digital camera - body only

Mfg # ILMEFX3 CDW # 7692620 | UNSPSC 45121504

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  • FX3
  • mirrorless
  • Full Frame
  • body only
  • Digital camera
  • 12.1 MP
  • 4K / 120 fps
  • NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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The FX3 Cinema Line camera offers high sensitivity and full-frame cinematic expression in an amazingly compact design. With enhanced mobility for easy solo shooting, alongside pro operability, it's the ideal creative tool to capture a cinematic vision anywhere.

This item was discontinued on July 12, 2024

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Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 - digital camera - body only is rated 4.20 out of 5 by 32.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Content Creator's Dream Bought recently to upgrade the quality of my video production but keep form factor and weight down, and it's turned out to be the best investment I've made in my gear and reflects incredibly well on my brand. The insane low-light capability of the FX3 is genuinely game-changing and allows so much more flexibility in my run & gun setups.
Date published: 2025-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid camera with lots of features I've had this camera for a month or two and on all three of my shoots it has exceeded my expectations in terms of look and ease of use.
Date published: 2025-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Grteat detail Great camera, takes a nice still image as well, would really like to see internal nd on mark 2 model
Date published: 2025-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ecellent camera! I Own the Sony cameras, A7III, A7IV, and A9III. and sent them to be maintained at Sony. I received the FX3 to use in the meantime and I loved it! better than all three cameras I own by far!
Date published: 2025-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Average camera. Well, I have this camera for a while now, I love it definitely, but to compare with the price of it, and how much it costs to make a complete set of it, what it needs to perform its best, is very expensive. And this is not only about Sony, unfortunately all the companies nowadays think about money and profit more than how they can make customers and people happy. So it is very obvious that it is based on earning more with selling more products, rather than making it easy going for the customers.
Date published: 2025-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Love My FX30!!! I Bought the Sony FX30 about a month ago and I have been In Love ever since! I love everything about the camera and the quality that comes out it. Search "Sony FX30 short films" on YT and you will see its capabilities! Im def happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2025-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FX3 Real Cinema line Absolutely love this camera. The image quality is stunning, especially in low light, and the colors look cinematic straight out of the camera. It’s lightweight, reliable, never overheats, and the autofocus is rock solid. Feels like a true cinema camera in a compact, easy-to-use body. Worth every dollar.
Date published: 2025-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Potential to be great! Bought a few weeks ago and loving it so far. If it just had DCI and true 24p it would perfect! Other than that, a great camera
Date published: 2021-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great video camera Stabilization is insane, this camera has all that you need for great videos.
Date published: 2024-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Perfect Cinema Camera I got the FX3 for long-form videos and never had experience with a cinema camera before that. I wasn’t expecting anything too different from my other Sony cameras like the A7IV, and while the menu system is similar, the FX3 is really fun to use for video. I love the A7IV, but if you want something designed for video with a similar form factor, the FX3 is incredible. I love that it’s full-frame and I can use the same lenses across my FF cameras. The video quality just has a certain look to it that’s not as digital looking as other cameras. It’s easy to use and the tally lights on the front and back are awesome to have. The build quality is top notch and button layout is smart. I love the handle it comes with and the XLR inputs work really well. I also was able to add to the handle and rig it a little bit but still keep it simple. I’m also really impressed with the photo quality! Genuinely surprised by the photos. They look like any other Sony. I thought they would be softer with less resolution but they look amazing. Unless you’re printing big physical photos, this is fully capable of photos like how 99% of people view them on digital screens. The FX3 is AWESOME!!
Date published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast Delivery Its just awesome that Sony can deliver my gear the next business day! ??
Date published: 2024-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great future I bought this a month ago and I’m happy that I did.
Date published: 2024-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Perfect Filmmaking Companion After years of waiting and anticipation, the moment I finally got my hands on the Sony FX3 felt surreal. As someone deeply invested in filmmaking, this camera has quickly become an essential part of my gear. Right out of the box, it impressed me with its lightweight and compact build, which is perfect for someone like me who loves the flexibility to shoot anywhere, from spontaneous run-and-gun shoots to more planned productions. What stands out the most is the stunning full-frame sensor. The image quality is exceptional—I’m talking sharp, detailed footage that makes every shot look cinematic. The dynamic range also blew me away; it handles highlights and shadows with ease, giving me the freedom to capture scenes exactly the way I want without worrying about lost details. The slow-motion capability (4K at 120fps) has been a game changer for me. I’ve been able to capture moments in incredible slow motion without any compromise on quality, and that’s opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities. The ergonomic design feels like it was built for someone who’s always on the go like I am. It’s lightweight enough for handheld shooting but also robust enough for more professional setups. The built-in XLR inputs are a lifesaver for audio, saving me from carrying around extra equipment. It’s these small details that make the FX3 so special to me. In short, the FX3 feels like it was designed for filmmakers who are passionate about versatility and image quality, and it's been a perfect match for my style of work. This camera is more than just a tool—it’s an inspiration, pushing me to keep creating and exploring new ideas in filmmaking.
Date published: 2024-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Camera I’ve Ever Owned I came from a camera that was an APS-C and I would also have to fight the light and adding more. With this camera I’m fighting with the light and not against it and turning light down. Best camera I’ve used plus we got shutter angle. True cinema camera! I was thinkin about buying a cage in which I’m still going to do but there isn’t a need with this thing as there are so many mounting points.
Date published: 2024-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent body and good camera. I bought this camera a month ago and very happy to own it as it gives the best output.
Date published: 2024-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Operation error I have been using the FX3 for one wedding and one music video during July 2024. There was so many issues wile recording. It started disconnecting on and on. I had the second body A7iv but I was stressed and trying to use the FX3 as I’ve setup settings for it. When I look on my memory card after the ring exchange nothing was showing. I send my memory care to the manufacturer to recover and I’ve received the recovery footage but nothing showing what I needed. Then I try to use the FX3 for a music video. There again the operating system was given me many issues. Footage have been recorded but when I try to view them there is an error showing the card is not recognised, reinsert the card. I did many times but the same issue. I insert the same card to A7iv and it was showing and I managed to download to my computer with no issue.
Date published: 2024-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from By far the best camera I’ve owned I have had this camera now for two months and was concerned the affordable price would give me something substandard but you will honestly get a beautiful cinematic look that is of breathtaking quality. I’m using the Sony 50mm 1.4 with an ND filter, giving a beautiful look way passed the quality of previous cameras that I had used like the Black Magic series. The Sony FX3 is reliable and opening up childhood dreams of being able to make shorts.
Date published: 2024-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect small size cinema camera! Love the fact I can make the rig as big or as small as I want! But as a cinema line camera I would love for the shutter angle update as well as more cinema focused features.
Date published: 2024-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic cinema camera This camera is as bigger a game changer as the 5D was all those years ago. I’m an Arri and Fuji man but the colour science coming out of a Venice2 I used recently was superb. This little camera is the same. Intuitive cine centric layout. Thank you Sony. I’m a massive fan.
Date published: 2024-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome camera Having used Blackmagic cameras i fancied a change, purchased the FX3 and never looked back. It's a beautiful bit of kit with stunning footage. I'm now using it as my main camera and contemplating selling my blackmagics so I can get another Sony as a B Cam
Date published: 2025-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from False color After the shutter angle announced to be included in the upcoming update please make sure we have an embedded false color instead of us using external false color luts that often arent as accurate as an in cam false color can be
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Latest updated killed possibility to use V mount The first and only Cinema camera which doesn't allow to use of V mount batteries or any other batteries. After the last update, you can not use V-mount batteries (any production standard) or any 3-rd party batteries, therefore it is useless for big production when you need your camera to run all the time and and use V-mount batteries.
Date published: 2023-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Do-It-All Pro camera This camera is the most useable camera I ever got. You can shoot almost all types of content thanks to different codecs - Intra and also HEVC, you can use autofocus for quick projects but also use manual focus lenses for bigger productions.
Date published: 2023-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome camera One of the best cameras on the market today. Love it
Date published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Thank good i brought 2 of them Thank good i brought 2 of them, quality image very compact and does everything the bigger cameras can do
Date published: 2024-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worst Camera I ever have I bought this camera 8 months ago in Dubai, and now the power switch don't work, I have to remove the battery and re insert it to power it. Many times the camera freeze, I should restart it. I didn't expect that. Now I have to pay an air ticket to bring it in the shop I bought it in dubai to repair.
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely FX3 If you've had experience with other brands and switch to the FX3, you'll understand how lovely this little genius camera is
Date published: 2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent - questionable firmware update / app I have used the FX3 for some time now full-time in corporate and short film production and it is simply awesome. The Camera had performed well and until the latest firmware worked flawlessly. Since the latest firmware, said it only had to do with the new app, it has been getting a battery error, never had that issue any time beforehand but the second I installed the firmware to the app update it started happening. Linking the app to the FX3 has never worked and it causes the FX3 to crash, meaning it becomes non-responsive and you can't turn it off. Sony wants me to send in the camera and all my batteries, but that would mean valuable downtime. So not sure what to do yet. Back to the camera, before the app firmware update, and even after this, ignoring the incompatible battery thing and flaky battery readings after the warning the FX3 is just fantastic. perfect for everything, gimbal, black arm, Tilta Float. So no complaints about the camera itself.
Date published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Firmware v4/v5 killed this camera latest updates remove ability to swap between pal and ntsc and doesnt allow you to use professional batteries such as Vmounts, or 3rd party batteries
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing quality & camera I bought this FX3 at the end of October 2024 and it is an amazing camera! such a good platform for all things content creation and more!
Date published: 2024-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I'll definitely upgrade I bought this as an upgrade from my A7iii because many told me of the color, the fan, and the full frame, yeah yeah yeah but holding it as a on the go shooter is not comfortable, there is no finder, and the turn on and off is not easy to use. This camera is great though, just not my favorite and I'll for sure end up upgrading it. The best features is the color, the ability to record yourself and see your yourself when recording, and the recoding light so you know it is recording. Overall 7 out of 10
Date published: 2025-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from FX3 amazing addition I bought the FX3 about four weeks ago as b camera to Sony FX6 and it is such a great addition. Amazingly versatile camera that I am using for filmmaking
Date published: 2025-11-14T00:00:00-05:00