Full frame always FTW (esp. when running-and-gunning into low light, and option to isolate focus)! But I use both in multicam shoots, they blend well, and the FX30 crop sensor adds focal length versatility to my full-frame lens kits. Yet, Super35mm mode in the a7 IV leverages slack in the higher-density full-frame sensor to basically emulate the FX30's crop equally. Never got overheating on my a7 IV either, with two-hour indoor continuous UHD shoots.
Fantastic video ! My biggest concern is the overheating, FX30 sounds great, it's good to know that your camera isn't going to fail mid a job, but that sweet fullframe low light and photo capabilities on the a7iv tho! aaahh
The FX30 is a different type of Sony camera, I feel. You have to be a little more deliberate, which is a good thing. It's a great working platform to pursue you visual identity. You can be working on advanced pro workflows on a budget. You will learn lighting, exposure, and so many things. It reminds me of the OG A7s.
Thanks for the video - very good explanation 👍 Yesterday I had an issue with A7IV overheating after 25minutes recording in a very hot music club. I will rent FX30 next time 😅
Sony cameras have a high heat setting that isn’t enabled by default. If you rented it, it probably wasn’t set to allow the camera to operate at a higher temperature
It makes more sense to keep the iv since it’s a hybrid and you can punch it into apsc mode. Plus low light iv is better then 30. Only if you do long recording then i would pick the 30 because of heat issues on the iv
The a7IV is a great hybrid camera, obviously. If you prioritize video to any substantial degree, it's just not my favorite due to the slow sensor readout.
The FX30 is so much better for ENG work it’s not even close. Sound handle. People underestimate the importance of sound. The XLR inputs will give better quality than a 3.5mm input and of course work with professional microphones. The tally lights are invaluable when talking to the camera or when interviewing someone.
@@jameiealehandro Electronic news gathering. It's a niche area - for most videographers, an in body 3.5 jack is more important. I do some ENG work myself and honestly I'd give up the XLR on my FX6 for a native in body 3.5. It's a bloody pain to adapt XLRs to it. I'm sure the FX30 has both though.
Full frame always FTW (esp. when running-and-gunning into low light, and option to isolate focus)! But I use both in multicam shoots, they blend well, and the FX30 crop sensor adds focal length versatility to my full-frame lens kits. Yet, Super35mm mode in the a7 IV leverages slack in the higher-density full-frame sensor to basically emulate the FX30's crop equally. Never got overheating on my a7 IV either, with two-hour indoor continuous UHD shoots.
Fantastic video ! My biggest concern is the overheating, FX30 sounds great, it's good to know that your camera isn't going to fail mid a job, but that sweet fullframe low light and photo capabilities on the a7iv tho! aaahh
This was unbelievably good.
Thank you. I really struggled to make it
@@PhillipRPeck came off well, couldn’t tell, I know that feeling though.
A7iv by no mean is an “entry” Sony full frame camera. The a7c should have that title.
You're probably right. Sony still says the a7II for that matter so maybe an overstatement on my part
that a7iv is on Arri Alexa status with all that dynamic range baby😄
Uh, let's calm down a little bit 😅
The FX30 is a different type of Sony camera, I feel. You have to be a little more deliberate, which is a good thing. It's a great working platform to pursue you visual identity. You can be working on advanced pro workflows on a budget. You will learn lighting, exposure, and so many things. It reminds me of the OG A7s.
Thanks for the video - very good explanation 👍 Yesterday I had an issue with A7IV overheating after 25minutes recording in a very hot music club. I will rent FX30 next time 😅
Sony cameras have a high heat setting that isn’t enabled by default. If you rented it, it probably wasn’t set to allow the camera to operate at a higher temperature
@@PhillipRPeck it was set on high... I was in shock as well 😱 The club was full of people and it was super hot inside - I guess that was the reason 👍
@@ukaszk6109 Ah, I just assumed that was the reason. Sorry for jumping to conclusions. That's pretty lame
It makes more sense to keep the iv since it’s a hybrid and you can punch it into apsc mode. Plus low light iv is better then 30. Only if you do long recording then i would pick the 30 because of heat issues on the iv
Fx30 is a beast!
The Sony A74 has been on my list
The a7IV is a great hybrid camera, obviously. If you prioritize video to any substantial degree, it's just not my favorite due to the slow sensor readout.
What was your choice? fx30 or a7iv?
FX30
The FX30 is so much better for ENG work it’s not even close. Sound handle. People underestimate the importance of sound. The XLR inputs will give better quality than a 3.5mm input and of course work with professional microphones. The tally lights are invaluable when talking to the camera or when interviewing someone.
what does ENG mean ?
@@jameiealehandro Electronic news gathering. It's a niche area - for most videographers, an in body 3.5 jack is more important. I do some ENG work myself and honestly I'd give up the XLR on my FX6 for a native in body 3.5. It's a bloody pain to adapt XLRs to it. I'm sure the FX30 has both though.
I wish somebody talked about this on TH-cam more when they’re reviewing fx30. I’ve seen dozens of reviews on fx30 and first time I’m hearing Eng.
Sell the fx30 cuz bad low light performance, cropped, apsc and battery life
Nah. I like it better
@@PhillipRPeck
Sell both get fx-3