Sony FX30 | 3 Months Later User Experience Review ft. Niigata, Japan
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
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Big thank you to The Hidden Japan & The Niigata Prefecture for letting us film our experience!
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📍錦鯉の里
Nishikogoi no Sato
Ojiya City, Niigata
📍弥彦神社
Yahiko Shrine
Yahiko, Niigata
📍嵐渓荘
Rankeisou
Sanjo City, Niigata
📍藤次郎
Tojiro Open Factory
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍三条鍛冶道場
Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍三条特殊鋳工所
Santoku Special Cast Co.
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍清津峡渓谷トンネル
Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Tokamachi, Niigata
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Chapter
00:00 Intro
01:32 Why are people ignoring APS-C?
02:38 Price
03:05 Form Factor
05:18 Lenses + IBIS
07:04 Rolling Shutter in 4K
07:18 "Compromises"
10:16 Improvements since the Sony a6500 days (2017)
13:37 Transitioning from Alpha to FX
15:20 What Makes the FX30 a Cinema Camera?
17:49 Will I Personally be buying the FX30?
19:45 Final Video
23:38 T. Hanks for Watching!
23:50 A Message from My Sponsor
24:31 Travel Gone Vong - Sneak Peak
25:30 Waving Goodbye
Buy FX30 or wait for the next A6x00 camera?? My VONG awaited FX30 Review!
Huge thanks to The Hidden Japan & the Niigata Prefecture for having us in a beautiful country side of Japan!
For all the locations, please click “Read More”!
📍錦鯉の里
Nishikogoi no Sato
Ojiya City, Niigata
📍弥彦神社
Yahiko Shrine
Yahiko, Niigata
📍嵐渓荘
Rankeisou
Sanjo City, Niigata
📍藤次郎
Tojiro Open Factory
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍三条鍛冶道場
Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍三条特殊鋳工所
Santoku Special Cast Co.
Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata
📍清津峡渓谷トンネル
Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Tokamachi, Niigata
Hi Jason,
I am looking for a camera to record our interior design projects, whether I should go for FX30 or can I get enough results with ZV E10 for posting our project videos and photos to UA-cam and instagram
*I had the A6400 and it's a Nice Hybrid Camera Hands down one of the Best APS-C Camera's out there. BUT the FX30 is ALSO a APS-C sensor WHICH is also a Cinematic Starter Camera that's More Video Focused and THAT is what I want, I just can't seem to get one BUT I hope to before I leave in June for Vacation so I can learn about this camera as I've never had this type of Camera. Now How this will compared with the ZV-1 style FF camera should be interesting*
A6700?
If you just do video, the FX30 is a great choice. APS-C continues to be a great sensor size for pros and amateurs alike. I would still choose the FX30 over the A6700 today if all I did was video.
Thank you so much for visiting Niigata again Jason!
We shared your video with the artisans and ryokan and they are SO happy. (they cant understand any of the English though haha)
Great job on the video Jason! Thanks for making it.
You always release a video when I most need it. I was just looking for a video like this to help me determine whether or not to get the FX30. Love your new series and can't wait to see the next episode!!
Haha! I’m glad I’m on time in that dept!
what a beautiful video. thanks 🙏🏻 for showing us what’s possible
Outstanding! Thank you, I just got the fx30, it’s a little overwhelming but I really like it and want to learn. You helped me to understand. I subscribed to ur channel love it.
Maybe the best video you guys have produced... I don't know if you can keep up the review + travel adventure format, but if you can you guys will hit 500k - 1million in no time. This is a camera video I can watch with my wife. Well done!
wow thanks Jay! The only tough thing about making reviews now is frequency in uploads! but the travel aspect gives me better perspectives on the gear so it helps keep things fresh!
Awesome videos and honest reviews, thank you brother ND I shall see u in Japan filming one day
The FX30 is incredible with all of the upgrades. I just got mine this week. If you're an APS-C shooter and you shoot videos, it will blow you away. The difference in 8 bit to 10 bit alone will bring about a professional quality that you didn't know you were capable of.
Also all cameras come with the upgrade of gear, SD cards and such. Go with the FX30 over the full frame for massive savings.
what lenses do you use with it :D ?
@Punct Daniel the 10-20mm is an amazing lens and I love it for this camera. Particularly when telling a story with my gimbal. Now, the 16-55mm 2.8 is my everyday, everything lens. Incredible for photography. While also amazing for tripod shots with the FX30. I use other lenses in my kit, but these two are more often than not attached to the front of my camera. We're talking 90% of the time.
@@A4bcreative amazing! I've been researching a lot, and recently tried the 16-55mm. Did you also get the chance to play with the 17-70mm from Tamron?
@@A4bcreative what do you think about it vs the a7iv purely for YT video shooting? if price wasnt a factor
@Aimal Noman I'm an APSC shooter and likely biased because of it. While the full frame is better for lower light performance, my FX30 does very well in low light. As in paying customers love the content I produce at nighttime events. Money is always the biggest factor. Full frame will cost more both initially and over time, and there is no escaping that. There will be no regrets going with the FX30, but ultimately the choice is yours. BTW, I'm pretty sure I dropped $500 on the two V90 128 GB memory cards. You might want to consider that as well when choosing your next camera as it's a nice bump. P.S. I think I want larger memory cards for longer shoots. If you're only doing content for you and your UA-cam channel, that shouldn't be an issue for you. Hope this helps.
Very thorough and thoughtful review. Underrated, fo sho
Your information is always fantastic, and it's a pleasure to watch your content.
Really great review with a view of Niigata, loved it. The FX30 is a really great camera, light and compact for travel use, that is why I got one. I’ve tested the Cine EI feature in low light at night and found it works really well. First Sony camera and I’ve started to try out the Log shooting modes and really like it. This camera produces some really nice images.
The "Vong dude abides!" Great review Jason!!!!
I absolutely love the aesthetics of the FX3 and FX30, especially since I never use the viewfinder on cameras due to wearing glasses. I hope Sony brings this look to their standard hybrid cameras
Thanks for that great video and detailed explanation of the FX30! Ever wondered about the main differences to the A Series.
Awesome video thanks. I'm pretty sold on getting this camera now. Glad I found your channel 😊
Thank you for this review and video amazing content as always
great video as usual, the Niigata video was amazing!
I used my a6600 for travel in Japan recently. When I was taking video, my favorite lens was the Sony 15mmF1.4 G lens. Paired that with Sony 1655G lens and ECM-B10 mic and I was good for almost all travel situations.
Good informative video to support the purchase decision and nice advice on where to go in Japan. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Andrea!
This was informative and loved what was created! Now I know where I wanna go.
The FX cameras have almost tempted me to come back to Sony since I took a hiatus after the A7II. I really like the no EVF form factor and raw power of these cameras. Maybe I have to rent one to see if all my Sony fears are unjustified now.
Incredible work Mr Vong 🙌
Thanks for the camera info and Japanese cultural exposé. Nice to get a two-fer!
Thank you!
Lovely video! Can’t wait to visit Japan!
I enjoy your videos. You're personality really comes through. I've recently decided to post some of my videos to youtube and wanted to add more quality footage to enhance my viewer's experience. Being new to the camera world, I wanted to know what's the best camera for starters like myself at an affordable price. Mind you, all I have are a couple GoPros and my iPhone14. While all the jargons are still foreign to me, you've help me narrow down my choices to improve the quality of my shots. Keep it up and keep having fun!
Outstanding shooting Jason. I get to try some at the,e Philly flower show tomorrow.
Excellent video, especially your “commercial” for the travel business. I have had the a6500 for 4.5 years. I just an amateur photographer but I like a “real” camera over a cellphone camera. You nearly had me sold on the FX30, but no viewfinder and no built-in flash (and $1800 is quite a bit, but I could use the APSC lenses I already have). I seriously considered going to the a7C a few months ago, but the conversion cost was to much to justify (converted for full-frame lenses). I think the FX30 might be a better choice over a7C for those already invested in APSC lenses. I’ll have to look at the specs of the FX30. Maybe it might be a good choice if my a6500 decides it has taken enough pictures and videos. Thanks again.
Truly interesting way to review Sony FX30!! Now I seriously consider to have it🤣
Love this review! Definitely considering getting the FX30 for my videos. Curious on lens recommendations to pair with this for both travel, short films, and interviews. Thanks!
I've been waiting for more real world reviews. I love the fact that you hold out Jason and give us real perspective. I think i want one of these.
Love the fx30, and love the point the we are at in the camera industrie. 3 grand can get you a long way these day pretty darn cool
I "upgraded" from an a73 to an fx30 since I'm more of a video shooter. The video centric features, 10bit colour, cineEI etc. I can buy 4 amazing APSC lenses for the price of one gmaster. I could've had an fx3/a7siii, or an fx30 with a couple lenses and an rs3 pro for the exact same money. Easy choice.
crazy how the fx30 beats out the a7III in some aspects! times are a'changing!
Are you happy with the upgrade to the fx30 from the a7iii? I’ve been considering doing the same 😬
Just ordered my fx30. Upgrading from an a7iii. Super excited. I never really push my iso past 2500 anyway so low light isn’t an issue for me. And I very much enjoy the sharpness of the fx30 since it’s downsampling from a 6k sensor. Super excited to get my hands on this.
What about low light capability? Also, would you still recommend the fx30 for video if you’re outside the US where it’s more expensive than the A7 iii?
@@rch_filmsI am for sure
Awesome my dude, thanks!
You guys are already testing Sony a7000/ZV100!!! Looking forward for this
great video Jason!!!... like your mobile setup. personally, my problem with sony aps-c, is that Sony keeps putting aps-c sensors in aps-c bodies with "aps-c limitations" an aps-c camera in a full frame body with the same processing power. will be a much better option then a FF. better IBIS, better iso performance, better battery life, ect ect. The Fx30 is the answer, we just need a A6 (aps-c in ff body) and a FX60.
super fun and informative. thanks!
Great review! Have been watching tons of reviews of the fx30. And your review, was the one that convinced me that this is my next purchase. Coupled with all my Apache sigma primes, as well as sigma 18-50 f2.8 and the new sigma 701200 f2.8 sport I will be wedding ready. I am an Apache shooter up to the canon C200 so this just makes sense. When I need to see in the dark, I will throw my Sony a7111 on the gimbal or go with my sigma 16 and 30 1.4 primes. But yes money is an issue and this camera hits all the markers. You are my favorite reviewer and thank you for helping this forever to decide shooter make her choice. You are a rock star!!!!❤❤
Great great review and training in one - with the Vongfun factor to boot! A ton of work and we really appreciate it!!
This is such a well rounded review! Love it
I want a full frame fx3 so bad but I'm broke not sure I can get the fx30 but this video sold me on that aim. In addition you put another dream bucket travel location in the map for me. I had not heard of this place and it's beautiful. I still want to see Kyoto but if I'm able to make it there this will have to be added. Thanks!
I'm entertained. Thanks Vong 🔥🔥
Always amazing videos from you! When you shoot in SLOG3 do you overexpose to 1.7 stops over and do you use picture profile 8? Other times, you say you use no picture profile and creative style. Which creative style and is DRO on/off/auto for you normally?
Very informative, fantastic presentation..I love it,
Thanks for the video, it’s amazing! Also I have 3 months using the Sony Fx30; recently I buy the Sony 11mm f1.8 to use with my Crane M2 original 😅 in a short travel video and, oh man! what a marvelous experience! Light, easy to balance, run and shoot ideal setup (maybe I upgrade to the M3). And I need to visit Niigata, May be the next year, what time of the year you go? Saludos.
I really enjoyed this ! If they do make a new upgraded version of an a6000 with some of the new features of the fx30 I would be very curious to know what they’d price it at and what number they would come up with maybe a6700 a6900. I’d love to see 4k 120 come to them with 10bit 4:2:2 but I think it would be a big ask. Your travel style reviews are amazing Japan looks beautiful
Man you shadows look so much cleaner than a lot of other youtubers! What is your secret haha?? Thanks for the video, super high quality content
Brought my fx30 to Hakuba japan skiing , oh it handles -10 great so far even with smallrig battery
How does it act and look if using full frame lenses on the apsc fx30? I’m really interested in getting one, but will be using my current lenses for a little while?
Awesome review. You almost convinced me to fx30 instead 7C ;)
The FX30 is a video camera.
Blury background is primarily preferred for photos and is often overrated for video purposes.
If we want to achieve a large separation of the foreground and background, then the lenses are suitable for this and, above all, a suitable shooting technique (zoom), but during normal shooting we usually want to see even a slightly blurry background, and this is precisely where the FX30 is great.
I'm not a professional. I use the FX30 for family video or for my small personal projects of nature or old architecture. I believe that for these purposes this camera is a very good choice, especially for the huge selection of lenses - from the cheapest ones to the top ones used by FF cameramen.
I've been shooting on the Sony FX100 (very good camcorder) for a long time and I was still waiting for the FX800. It didn't come and I reached for the FX30 because it does what I wanted.
The FX3 is better in low light, but it can't do such a fundamental thing as focus breathing compensation. It also has a better display.
I've been scoping out the FX30 and the a6600. I'm new to cameras and fairly new to UA-cam as well. Any advice on which would be a better start between the two? Primarily I would be using video for UA-cam
Thanks for the vid...do you have a good recommendation for a variable ND filter? I currently shoot on an FS5 with Inferno. Internal ND is the absolute bomb and I hate the idea of not having it, but I'm not about to get an FX6. My Bcam right now is an a6300 so the FX30 would replace that or possibly be my A cam (prob depends on the situation). I use the Tiffen VND on the a6300 but I think it's kinda garbage, there's often colour cast. What do you use for bright daylight situations?
I'm feeling stupid. ive watch a lot of videos on how to add luts to my fx30 and when the videos get to the part i need to add these luts to my card to import to my camera i don't see any luts or how to get them. What am i missing?
This is awesome!
I hope that it goes well as a B cam for my A7IV. This camera is SO awesome!
I have the Fx6 now for nearly 2 years and I think the fx3 would be a great b cam 😀👍🏻
im currently trying to save up for this camera myself, was looking at the FX3 but thats way over my price range,tbh even this camera is over my price range but i want it so bad.
im only making $150 a month from babysitting but hopefully by the end of this year ill be able to get my FX30 :)
Hello jason it was very educational watching your vids I'm living in Japan too hopefully we can met someday
As an a7sii user I have full frame FE lenses, would they work ok with the fx30? I am considering getting the fx30 to add to the a7sii and then waiting for a future release of an a7s4 or a7s5 (basically the a7r5 with more video features.) What do you think?
The FX30 is simply the most versatile camera I have ever bought. And I say this with a FX3 and A7IV owner as well.
what do you think takes better quality talking head/studio controlled videos? a7iv vs fx30
@@aimalnoman1441 of course a7iv but i guess fx30 is better in what wong is doing
How do I set up continuous autofocus while recording video so its always autofocusing on the Centrepoint?
Love the Chris Broad cameo. 😂
How easy it it to generally shoot EI but use the aperture to make the micro adjustments, and only switch to EI 2500 when you're making that switch to night or something?
I generally don't care about being wide open. So if it doesn't feel too limiting to use aperture only to control exposure, I'd be into it.
I bought the fx 30 to make my vlogs, and I have doubts about the profile picture (pp11, slog 3 or a cinetone) because I never control the light and I m traveling with my family. Which do you recommend for vlogs?
can you recommend a good all orange lenses for the fx30 I already have the 11mm 1.8
The FX30 surely have FF quality videos !
Unfortunately I do not have enough money for it right now.
I just got a used Sony a6000 and I'm very happy with it even if it does not shoot 4k.
hey jason, i've searched for days someone talking about no picture profile on sony fx30. How much iso did u bump on it before it became unusable.
hi ,,how do you se this camera with sony FE 24-70 mm f4 or 24-015mm f4? thanks
I see you shoot often in DR Auto, not afraid of more noise with that setting ? Great video ! 👌
i was thinking of buying the panasonic lumix s5 ii but seeing this now the sony fx30 is way cheaper and the footage looks the same.. any advice for a beginner in videography of what to get?
I have the a6400. I’m mainly doing events. And social media content creation for coaches, influencers, brands etc. would you recommend adding the Fx30? Or ZVE1? Orr the A74? I of course if APSC lenses right now. And can only afford buying a camera body. Which would you recommend ?
Great video. How did you get it to balance on the crane. Couldn’t do it on mine
some questions.. when buying an APSC 50mm Lense, do i have then true 50mm? and which Fullframe focal lenght would be 50mm? when filming 24 or 30frames? is the crop factor 1.5? or less?
Btw. you got my abo with this one video, your style Reviewing something is fun and very informative! thanks
Is there any way to shoot full 6k video in these Sony camera
hey brother, what should i use lenses for video and photograpy, thanks for helping
Being someone who just does videos some outside should i get the Sony Fx 30 or the ZV E1?
Price so close but lenes are cheaper..What do you think?..Apcs?😊
I'm still using my a6400 😅 Just recently found out how to (kind-of) switch off the overheating warning, which cooks the camera but allows for 30+ mins videos in 4K 24p here in South Vietnam temperature (30 degrees Celsius, except in the nights when it is 29 degree Celsius kakaa)😁 FX30 looks great...
The FX 30 is frankly an amazing camera. It's pretty much perfect 👍 My only criticism is it can't shoot in 6K resolution. However, for standard 4K delivery production this is an awesome piece of kit !
Be real. Not everyone Watch On 6K resolution right now, not yet but Maybe in the next 5 years or more…
@@BobPapua Excuse me ? I'm as real as it gets buddy ! Acquiring in higher resolutions gives you a plethora of delivery options, including much higher quality 4K deliveries for broadcast with greater colour and image detail. Do you know what dithering is ?
@@markjob6354 what I mean is About many reguler people dont really Care About quality, Maybe the 1080-4K quality mean something when story is good but for 6K resolution Maybe they need to get good quality TV, HOME studio to enjoy the 6K resolution. I agree if u talk About pro Camera people who need 6K quality for they Job but for beginer and reguler people Maybe the quality Doesn’t really master… 🙏🏽
I mean, to enjoy the the video we dont need 4K or 6K if the story is good, but it doesnt feel wrong if u want to make video with good quality for the job, what i mean is if u make A video with 6K quality trust ME not everyone enjoy the FULL 6K resolution. For now 720/1080 is still what everyone like and work well On 3G/4G or 5G.
I still agree with you if your reason is for job needed but what tell you is About consumer out there… 🙏🏽😊
很高兴看到这只内容，感觉有很多的收获而且可以看到这台机器的一些优势和缺点，希望可以看到你更多的内容。
Thanks for sharing your VONG experience of Japan using the FX30. Would you recommend this over A7IV considering the fact that I don't mind spending a little extra $$$ for a camera that I can use for UA-cam talking head videos?
hi Jason Vong i got sony fx 30 but not clear video and nike color could you teach me edit color like you thank
Hi sir , I would like to buy this camera for the my own business because of some oil company wanted me to make some operations video
So do you think this camera it’s an atex camera ? I mean can I use it without worrying an explosion ? Please help me thanks
I’m curious, why on this trip did you bring the Sony 16-55mm G lens over the Sigma 18-50mm?
I bought a fx30 and i do have bought 70-200 f2.8 but i feel like it is big. Thinking of returning it and get the f4. Any advice.
Zv e1 or fx 30 if I plan to make short form cinematic videos?
Love the D4Darious transitions 😂
I like the look of the FX30.
Great video! Your voice sounds like Flynt Flossy. I see myself out...
Amazing video. 👏 Question. What do you recommend between FX30 .. aZVE10... or a6700?
Can the Crane M3 fit this? Also, will you make a comparison video with the Sony ZV-E10?
So . . . . . two Sony A6700 cameras or one FX30 and one A6700???? I am currently a hybrid shooter, but want to get more into video (not professional, just a hobby). I am thinking either would be fine, but wonder whether I can grow more on the video side of things with one FX30.
Perfect content 👏👏👏
salve il viewfinder che ha usato sapete dirmi di quale brand sia oppure il modello grazie
Zv full frame coming out ? Wait till end of march?
Does FX30 gives noisy footage in 4k @120fps
Can't wait to upgrade my a6300 to the fx30
I'm curious why would you upgrade a 6300 which is a stills and video camera for a video centric camera? I'm very interested in your answer
I'm curious to why you didn't buy the A6600 already
@@tomghzel I mean yeah even though he could have bought a a6400 all depending on what lenses he has a 6400 and the a6600 is relatively the same camera except for two things 6600 has built-in stabilization a bigger battery.
So you're absolutely right he could buy 6600 or save some money and get a a6400
@Hagaishi TV to simply put, I have outgrown my a6300 which has been my main camera for the past 5 years. Don't get me wrong, still is a fantastic camera, but I want to jump into color grading which 10 bit 422 will allow me to have more flexibility.
@@HagaishiSama those two have the same sensor as the a6300 and the same video quality..
Only thing holding me back from FX30 replacing my a6300 is the lack of a mechanical shutter....I don't know how good it would be for hybrid work...thinking A7IV is better for me since I can still USE APS-C lenses with it. NEED dual card slots in next camera. My other cameras are Canon 6D (astro only) A7R II, A7S. guess the A7R II could remain my high res photo camera but I still think A7 IV would be better upgrade for me than FX30
What Gimbal are you using at 4m 49sec? Awesome Video as always!!! Thx
Zhiyun Crane M3
Is it true that the low light performance is not that great on this camera?
Sony fx30 is affordable but as a young guy who lives in 3rd country, Fx30 is goal this year. Not easy at all to reach 1k per month for a avarage student like me but I will do my best to get it soon
Don't feel bad, most of us are in the same boat.