Sony’s FX2 is the company’s latest compact cine camera, announced earlier this year. Joining the FX3 and FX30, it occupies a new niche, based on its higher-resolution sensor. As thoroughly discussed in our launch article, the Sony FX2 is unique in that it may be the first hybrid camera to incorporate stills-oriented features into a video-oriented camera, as opposed to the general hybrid approach of adding video-oriented tools to a stills-oriented camera. However, a deeper look into it made me think – could the FX2 also be Sony’s best stills body? Let’s dive into this crazy hypothesis. While the FX2 is clearly designed with motion capture workflow in mind, its stars have also aligned with several familiar and appealing design elements from the world of photography. The square shape and side-oriented viewfinder are a classic, and while rare, the tilting EVF allows photographers to shoot at low angles without the footprint of the side-swiveled LCD. The side-mounted tripod attachment screw is great for vertical photographs, as the grip is deep and well-positioned, and it features a tough, weather-sealed body. Now, try to find something similar in Sony’s current roster. A cine a7IV? Well, maybe it was designed as a cine version of the popular a7IV, but if I were a still photographer today, in the market for a mid-level pro camera, I’d seriously consider the FX2 as my main tool. For an additional $200 over the a7IV, which would give me a tilting EVF, arguably tougher body, and significant video...
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