After the FX9, FX6, FX3 and FX30, Sony has announced another iteration of the successful FX compact cine line – the Sony FX2. Like its older sister, the FX3, this camera is essentially a rehoused Alpha camera, in this case, the popular a7IV. The FX2 uses a 33 Megapixel sensor, somewhat comparable to the one found in the a7IV (though no official confirmation on the matter). Most still and video capture imaging features are shared between the FX2 and a7IV, while most physical attributes are shared with the FX3 and FX30. Let’s start with some of the key specs of this camera. Sensor and Resolution: 33 Megapixel sensor capable of oversampled 4K (7K capture at up to 30P) and 4K 60P (S35 crop). Recording Options: 4:2:2 10-bit recording with S-Log and S-Cinetone options, and external 16-bit raw video option via HDMI. ISO and Dynamic Range: Dual-gain architecture with Base ISO settings of ISO800 and ISO4000 for S-Log shooting, capturing 15 stops of latitude. The Sony FX2 with the XLR extension unit attached. Image credit: Sony Sony FX2 gets 4K S35 crop mode The FX2 boasts a 33 Megapixel sensor capable of oversampled 4K, coming from a 7K capture at up to 30P./ It can also record up to 4K 60P, albeit from an S35 (APS-C) crop. To put that in a different context – Both the FX3 and FX6 can’t record 4K from an S35 crop, since the 12 Megapixel sensor can’t resolve that much. This makes the FX2 unique...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 28 May