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Sony FX3 Cinema camera

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<h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">What is it?</h2> The much anticipated Sony FX3 has finally been publicly announced. As expected, it's a full-frame E-mount camcorder that sits at the bottom of Sony's "cinema line" and bridges the gap between the portability of the a7S III and the capabilities of the FX6. To a large extent, it can be considered an a7S III in a more filmmaker-friendly form. So let's take a look at what that really means. <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">Sony FX3 sensor</h2> Like the FX6, Sony claims that the FX3 features a 10.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor. Which is true if you only shoot video with this camera. However, the FX3 can also shoot 3:2 stills using a taller part of the sensor because, as you may have guessed, it's actually the same 12MP sensor used in the a7S III. It also has a mechanical focal plane shutter if you want to take pictures. Using the same sensor is not a bad thing, as it has very good readout rates (essential for a video camera) and excellent noise and dynamic range performance. The FX3 uses the same Bionz XR processors as the a7S III and also benefits from its much improved menus. The only major difference is that the on-screen AF tracking display matches that of the other Cinema Line cameras, rather than the Alpha cameras (this is only a subtle difference). The FX3 also features S-Cinetone color response, which the a7S III currently lacks, in addition to the S-Log and HLG options they both share. But all indications are that this difference will only last until the next firmware update to the a7S III. <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">Sony FX3 body</h2> The major differences between the a7S III and the FX3 are in the body design. The FX3 looks more like an upgraded a6x00 series camera than the a7S III, an SLR camera. But look at the back and you'll see that the FX3 has no viewfinder, for reasons that will become clearer on the next slide. But perhaps the most significant difference between the two cameras is what you'll see when you turn the camera over: the ventilation ducts that draw heat away from the back of the camera, thanks to a fan built in behind the tiltable touchscreen. This fan cooling extends the recording time of the camera compared to the a7S III, but also provides a greater degree of reliability/predictability, essential for expensive shoots. The fan is located on the outside of the camera's waterproof housing to prevent dust or moisture from entering. The other fundamental difference between the cameras' housings is to be found a little further afield. Rather than simply being harder metal inserts built into the camera's magnesium alloy shell, the five 1/4-20 UNC threaded mounting points on the camera body are all part of a stainless steel substructure that surrounds the camera's core. This allows it to be equipped with all kinds of accessories without the need for an external cage. The other special feature of the FX3 is that it has tally lights on the front and back, making it easier to know when the camera is recording. <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">Controls of the Sony FX3</h2> The FX3's controls are also different from the a7S III's, or at least positioned differently. While the a7S III is primarily designed to be shot at eye level, the FX3's control points have been modified for easier control when shooting at waist level. The camera's joystick is located on its top plate, as is the larger, easier-to-reach [REC] button. Most of the camera's other controls resemble those on the a7S III, with dials on the front and back of the top plate, as well as a vertically placed dial on the back of the camera. These control iris (aperture), ISO and shutter speed, respectively. But, as on the FX6, each has a corresponding button that switches between an active dial, a locked dial and an automatically controlled setting. According to Sony, the layout of some of these buttons makes sense to make it easier for a solo photographer. ISO and aperture are grouped together on top, as these are settings that the camera operator changes frequently, and the shutter is relegated to the back as it is not changed very often. The final distinction is that the toggle switch on the top of the FX3 is used to control the powerful zoom lenses: a function for which the a7S III has no physical control. <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">XLR Grip</h2> The included screw-on grip is a continuation of the FX3's low-angle design. It allows the camera to be held steadily during a wider variety of movements. Significantly, the grip includes a built-in XLR audio adapter. The specifications of this adapter are very similar to those of the XLR-K3M adapter, which can be mounted on the multi-interface shoe of existing Sony cameras, but the multi-interface connection is at the base of the grip. Like the XLR-K3M adapter, the XLR grip includes a pair of TRS XLR/6.3mm (1/4") connectors with separate volume controls for each. There is also a 3.5 mm stereo connector, in addition to the one already on the camera body. Any audio signal transmitted through the XLR grip is digitized and sent to the camera via the accessory shoe. When used together, the XLR and 3.5mm connectors allow for 4-channel audio recording. The grip also adds three more 1/4-20 UNC connectors. Considering the cost of the FX3 compared to the a7S III, it's worth noting that adding an XLR-K3M adapter to the a7S III costs about 600 euros (although you also get a shotgun mic for that amount, not included in the FX3). <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">Video capabilities of the Sony FX3</h2> The FX3's video capabilities are exactly the same as the a7S III. It can shoot 4K UHD at up to 60p from the full 4.2K pixel width of its sensor. It can also shoot 4K UHD up to 120p from the native 3840 x 2160 region (which requires a slight crop). All of these options can be captured as 10-bit 4:2:2 video, with a choice of XAVC HS (H.265), XAVC S (H.264) or XAVC S-I (All-I H.264). As with the a7S III, most of these combinations can be recorded on relatively modest V60 SD cards. Only V90 cards can record almost anything, and only All-I 120p, recorded via the camera's fast and slow mode, requires a CFexpress card. XAVC HS footage can be captured as 4:2:2 or 10-bit 4:2:0 files, while XAVC S offers a less efficient 10-bit 4:2:2 or 8-bit 4:2:0 option. All-I capture is always 10-bit 4:2:2. In addition to its 4K capabilities, the FX3 can shoot 1080p up to 120p, either from the full sensor region or from a Super35/APS-C crop. 1080 footage is captured in XAVC S or XAVC S-I format. Like the a7S III, the FX3 can transmit 16-bit raw video data via its large HDMI port, if you have an external recorder capable of encoding it. The main area where statements about the camera differ is, of course, endurance and reliability, with the FX3's fan offering extended capture times. <h2 class="p1" style="margin:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';">Stabilization of the Sony FX3</h2> The FX3's stabilization is very similar to that of the a7S III. In its simplest form, you can use the camera's built-in stabilization, which helps compensate a bit for the instability of handheld shooting. There is also an active SteadyShot mode. It allows you to crop the image a bit using a 4K piece that can be moved within the confines of the 4.2K sensor to provide additional correction. This mode is only possible up to 60p, as the 120p mode is only available using the 4K center area. Therefore, it is not possible to crop the image further to provide additional stabilization without using a sub-4K area. The camera also writes the data from its gyro sensors as metadata to the file, allowing you to apply a digital correction in post-production, using Sony's Catalyst Browse or Catalyst Prepare software, which allows you to decide on the balance between the extent of cropping and the degree of stabilization applied.

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Sony E

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Fujifilm GFX100S

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<h2>Fujifilm GFX100S: Fiche technique</h2> Le Fujifilm GFX100S est plus adapté à la prise de vue à main levée que les précédentes offres de cette gamme de Mirrorless moyen format, ce qui permet d'exploiter cette qualité d'image professionnelle dans un kit plus facile à transporter. Cet appareil photo compact et léger ne sacrifie rien de sa robustesse à sa portabilité, grâce à sa construction en alliage de magnésium et à son étanchéité aux intempéries. Toujours dans l'optique d'une prise de vue à main levée polyvalente, le GFX100S est doté d'un système de stabilisation d'image intégré, de sorte que les photos et les vidéos sont toujours nettes et sans flou - vous pouvez tirer le meilleur parti de l'imagerie de moyen format. Le GFX100S est doté d'un énorme capteur d'image de 102 Mpx, qui se combine parfaitement avec le processeur d'image X-Processor 4 pour produire d'énormes fichiers à faible bruit, sur toute la plage étendue de 50 à 102400 ISO. Ce puissant processeur permet également au GFX 100S d'atteindre une vitesse de prise de vue continue de 5 images par seconde et d'enregistrer des vidéos dans une superbe résolution 4K30p. L'enregistrement vidéo de haute qualité et le vlogging sont possibles avec cet appareil photo hybride de format moyen, grâce à l'inclusion d'entrées pour casque et microphone et à une série d'autres fonctionnalités vidéo plus avancées. Un viseur électronique OLED de 3,69 millions de pixels se trouve à l'arrière de l'appareil, ainsi qu'un énorme écran LCD tactile et inclinable de 3,2 pouces, de sorte que les utilisateurs ont l'embarras du choix pour composer leurs images. Le viseur est idéal pour la prise de vue classique à hauteur d'œil, tandis que l'écran inclinable est idéal pour l'enregistrement vidéo et la prise de vue sous différents angles. Ce boîtier est doté d'une connectivité Bluetooth et WiFI intégrée, qui offre une fonctionnalité avancée de contrôle à distance et de partage de fichiers, tandis que la gestion des fichiers peut être prise en charge par l'utilisateur grâce aux deux emplacements pour carte SD UHS-II. <h2>Autres caractéristiques clés du Fujifilm GFX100S</h2> <ul> <li>Accès facile aux différents rapports d'aspect</li> <li>Panneau LCD supérieur</li> <li>Système AF hybride à 425 points</li> <li>Modes de simulation de film Fuji</li> <li>Prise de vue à intervalle et mode d'exposition multiple</li> <li>Vidéo 4K à 4:2:0 10 bits en interne</li> <li>Autres fonctions vidéo : 4:2:2 10 bits via HDMI, ou brut 12 bits en externe & Gamma F-Log</li> </ul>

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

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Sony A1 Body

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<h2>Sony A1 - a new generation of high-end performance</h2> Sony's mirrorless flagships are getting sleeker and sleeker, and with the Alpha A1, also known as "The One," they've reached an astonishing peak. This high-end mirrorless body offers the ultimate in image quality of all types and unprecedented levels of performance, all in a portable body that doesn't betray the compact form factor that has made this Sony lineup so successful in recent years. The camera features a 50.5MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor and a BIONZ XR processor, a combination that's great for stills and also capable of recording video in 8K resolution. The Sony A1 gets the job done at breakneck speed, with continuous shooting of up to 30 frames per second - that number is 10 frames per second when using the mechanical shutter. To keep you on track, the A1 features a mirrorless AF system with 759 phase-detection points and 425 contrast-detection points. This AF system focuses in very low light conditions, and other important AF functions are available to help you lock in your subject in different scenarios, including real-time tracking and real-time Eye AF. To keep your photos and videos smooth and blur-free, this high-performance camera features a 5-axis SteadyShot stabilization system. This system helps you shoot handheld in difficult lighting conditions, use long focal length lenses and more. Although it weighs only 737 grams and is manageable for everyday use and travel, the Sony A1 is rugged and reliable - it can travel with you to any corner of the world. It's constructed of magnesium alloy and has multiple seals in various parts of the body. A large, tilting, touch-sensitive LCD screen is on the back, along with a high-resolution viewfinder. Two memory card slots are available to help users CEO of their workflows, with each slot accepting CFexpress Type A and SD memory cards. As noted, the Sony A1 offers superior 8K video recording. Here are a few other features that will interest videographers. <ul> <li>8K30p and 4K 120p recording</li> <li>Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling</li> <li>No recording time limit</li> <li>Various color and gamma controls, as well as Hybrid Log Gamma.</li> <li>S-Cinetone color matrix</li> <li>Microphone and headphone ports for superior audio capture</li> </ul> Other important features of the Sony A1 <ul> <li>Built-in WiFi and NFC for remote sharing and control</li> <li>Multi-interface shoe</li> <li>Pixel shift multi-shot: sensor moves to capture consecutive exposures, resulting in 199MB files.</li> <li>World's first - Flicker-free electronic and mechanical shutters.</li> <li>World's first - Flash synchronization with electronic shutter</li> </ul>

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