At IBC 2022, we had the opportunity to talk to Nobutatsu Takahashi-san, a General Manager at Sony’s Imaging Products & Solutions Business Group and responsible for the Sony Cinema Line of cameras. In this interview, we learn about the underlying philosophy of Sony’s Cinema Line and the approach the company is taking to further empower filmmakers around the world. Very interestingly, we learn right at the beginning that Sony’s semi-pro and professional camera lines, the Alpha and the Cinema Line, are both run by one and the same team of engineers. It’s not a closed team working on the Alpha a7S III, for example, another one working on the Sony FX9, and yet another responsible for the top-tier CIne Alta Line (VENICE & VENICE 2), but one big collaborative team. That’s why we’re seeing more and more synergies between the two product lines. Another new product, the FR7 PTZ camera, further complements this product range as it is also suitable for broadcast applications such as sports, live music, and the like. Sony Cinema Line at IBC 2022. Image credit: CineD Sony Cinema Line – FX3 vs. a7S III When the Sony FX3, a Cinema Line product, was first launched, it had a lot in common with the Alpha a7S III, but lacked the extended still image functionality. In return, it offers a more streamlined cine experience to filmmakers who aren’t as interested in still photography. Recently, the FX3 received an extensive firmware update that enables many features that were previously...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 13 September, 2022