Sony Launches FX2 Cinema Line Camera With 33MP Sensor: Check Price, Features And More Details
Sony has promised stunning cinematic visuals with its new launch, equipped with flexible frame rate options and advanced AI features.
Global consumer electronics conglomerate Sony has unveiled its latest FX2 Cinema Line camera, designed to fulfil the “cinematic dreams” of filmmakers. The camera, designed to ensure post-production workflow, is aimed at attracting solo filmmakers.
It is compact, lightweight, and has an expandable body. It supports uninterrupted 4K 60p movie recording, ensuring smooth performance.
Inspired by Sony’s top VENICE series, the FX2 features a 33MP Exmor R sensor, 15+ stops of dynamic range with S-Log3, three Log recording modes and enhanced still image functionality.
“As a gateway into a professional filmmaking career, the FX2 is a full-frame camera in the Cinema Line that inherits the visual philosophy of Sony's top-level VENICE series,” the company said on its website.
The device also has an adjustable-angle EVF and a large, user-friendly touchscreen interface that enhances shooting comfort and flexibility under different conditions. The camera features Log Shooting mode, allowing users to shoot JPEG and HEIF still images with the S-Log3 gamma curve used during a video shoot. This allows filmmakers to maintain a consistent colour grading workflow across both video and stills during post-production.
Sony has promised stunning cinematic visuals with its new launch, equipped with flexible frame rate options. Its advanced AI processing unit enables ‘Real-time Recognition AF’, accurately detecting humans, animals, birds, vehicles and even insects, it said. The device is designed to offer maximum editing flexibility for creators.
Top Features Of Sony FX2 Cinema Line:
Sensor: 35mm full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
Effective Resolution:
Still Images: About 33.0 megapixels
Movies: Approximately 27.6 megapixels
Autofocus Points:
Still Images: Up to 759 phase-detection AF points
Movies: Up to 627 phase-detection AF points
ISO Sensitivity:
Still Images: ISO 100–51,200 (expandable to 50–204,800), Auto ISO 100–12,800
Movies: ISO 100–51,200 (expandable to 102,400), Auto ISO 100–12,800
Memory Card Slots:
Slot 1: SD (UHS-I/II) / CFexpress Type A
Slot 2: SD (UHS-I/II)
Monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0-inch) TFT display
The Sony FX2 is priced starting at $2,699.99. When bundled with the XLR handle, it comes at a price of $3,099.99.
