SONY FX6 REVIEW: Best All Around Cinema Camera?
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0:00 Montage
1:04 Camera Test On Set
5:03 FX6 Review
5:45 Low Light & ISO
7:32 Dynamic Range & Color Science
8:44 Slow Motion
9:43 Additional Specs
10:56 Closing Remarks
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Anyone else thinking of selling their current camera to get this? Anyone want to buy an Fx9? lol
yes meee
I dont have a Fx9 but I want to sell my A7S iii
Been waiting for it to be released!
Keeping my current FX9 and A7SIII but also adding the FX6 and selling our BMPCC4K and GH5. Making the full leap to Sony
I think I would give up on a7s iii, going for two a7c for simple commercial jobs (good price for the value) and put money for fx6 as a main cam. Thanks for the visually pleasing and informative video Mark! 👍
"It does not matter what camera you have...", always said by a guy with a really good camera.
It really doesn’t haha give mark a canon t3i and he will make a masterpiece. The camera is a tool at the end of the day
I mean, isn't that the person who would know? The one having used both expensive and inexpensive cameras.
@@carlscinema7086 I guess. There is a paradox somewhere there.
@@marko8095 No you're right it's a Canadian platitude. Ignore.
Lol I have had a Canon T6, a Lumix G7, a Canon RP and a Sony A7iii and I can tell you that gear definitely matters lol.
Canon glass is unobtainable for enthusiasts, imo. You don't need an FX6 shooting 240p at 24k iso but having 120p and fast glass on an uncropped full frame camera is definitely going to give you a whole new world compared to throwing a Rebel with a kit lens at a project. You won't continue the art if you don't like the results of your work, and you can't learn to color grade if you don't have a gradable format available.
YAAASSSSS I love it when you and Matti link back up. This footage is NUTS.
Thanks man!
Incredible footage. Always great to get your take on new cameras. Thanks Mark.
I was waiting patiently for your input 🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥 I’m all for Mark showing off his ballet skillz I’m six months after his zoom classes!
It doesn't disappoint that's for sure. Been waiting on the specs for this one for awhile. Thanks for your take on it Mark
A minute of silence for FX9 owners.
me x2
That was my first thought when the specs for this thing were announced. Sony did them Fx9 owners DIRTY!
😂😂😂 I feel your pain tho.
@@JohnJonesRocketCity it only feels that way but the fx9 is has a lot of pro features the fx6 doesn't have. Remote proxy editing from another part of the world if need be for news gathering, the super 35 mode the super 16 and sony to be B4 accessible. this is always the case though the cameras compliment each other. B-Cam for Fx9 just like the a7sIII is to the fx6.
Sorry Matti, but this is how you do a camera review. This review is 1,000 times better than Matti's.
Agree, Mark is a pro. Not average Joe - vlogger - filmmaker without any films to watch. It's kinda rude, but that's true. Thanks Mark!
They are talking to two completely different audiences. Mattis reviews are great for a wider spectrum of creatives and Mark is talking to people who can appreciate, yout know... a high base ISO. 😂
It might be time to dive in and get a cinema camera! Thanks for this video Mark!
I was so surprised with this camera. You won't be disappointed.
If u have the Sony A7s3, no need
@@markbone Between this and the red komodo which is better and why?
You don’t need a cinema camera. Your videos are already too cinematic!
Pls do a side by side with the fx9
great idea! I will do
Your style is so amazing and I recognized it right away from Mattis IG story😍 so amazing stuff!!
Mark, I appreciate your passion. The way you talk passionately about this camera is authentic and genuine.
Wow thanks man! I’m always worried I’m too passionate lol
@@markbone it's good to hear honesty. It's important to see what they are thinking based on their experience. My friend owns the Sony FX9 and I'm honestly curious on how he feels about the FX6 and it seems like you explained it well.
Peter Mckinnon and Danial Schiffer are gonna be bummed they got left out! Do you all live on the same street or something?
I knew you’d love the FX6! Nice work, man 🤟🏽
That was a smooth little screen flip 😎
it is so good to get your opinion
the shots look amassing
thanks
Thanks brother
I have waited for over a year for this camera .I sold my almost New Fs5MkII about a year ago.I am not a professional.I could wait. I rationalized my Still camera setup and built a new computer . I favor small form factor Cine cameras over Mirror-less. I considered other options, the Canon C300 MkIII the C70 and a Kinefinity LF and also the Z Cam E2 FS6 all of which are great cameras but as I have already experienced the Sony Eco system I Pre-ordered the FX6 about 3 hours ago actually about an hour and a half after its launch. It looks to fulfill all my needs and expectations. You mentioned something about having a good story no matter what camera you have , wise words indeed, but of course having a great tool to work with helps . So start with the best you can afford and make the best of it. I think people moan too much about Sony's Menu system, yes its far from perfect but actually I find makes you think more about what you are doing or at least that was my experience with the Fs5. Now I have to agonize over which lenses to use but then that's definitely a first world problem I just whatsapp'ed a friend in Donetsk in Ukraine where there has been an ongoing conflict since 2014 so it makes my concerns about lens choice seem somewhat insignificant!
Awesome video mark! And Ill just like to say you are an inspiration! Ive begun planning to shoot a docu on a cultural tradition here in Singapore!
Yes!! Go make the best doc you can
wow! Beautiful! Did you see any different from Sony A7S iii in image quality? Looking forward to buy-in your LUTs, love the colors in your docs!
HI Mark - thanks for this review. I am a little confused by the autofocus function... is it different to the A7Siii? Is it crippled in anyway?
This is SO exciting! Have always wanted a cine cam as small as the fs5 but never liked the codec in there! How do you think this compares to the KOMODO? Love the size of both
My two favorite dudes!!!! Let's goooo!
I love that you shot it at the future Evil Empire studios! Such a sweet spot!
I got my FX6 about a week or two ago and i'm in love lol great review and your right this thing is crazy good and the size 👌👌👌
Great content!!
Best cinematic sequence with this camera so far, THIS video actually makes me want one
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is definitely my next camera! This announcement was so key two days before profusion too. Going to save my money for this investment instead
my bro is back
Mark BWNRZZZ, coming in clutch with with the BA cinematography!! I love your shots, Bro!
😂
Really excited about your LUTS! Any chance that they work with cameras other than Sony? (I shoot fuji :)
Great video👍 You mentioned you have created a great LUT for S-log3 for the FX6. How can I get this?
I would love to see a comparison between the RED Komodo and the FX6!
It'd be hard to pull me away from my Z Cam F6, but this looks like another great option!
Thanks for the review. Do you have any experience with the Blackmagic pocket 4K ? I'm considering selling it for the FX6 but I'm worried to lose the beautiful colour science of Blackmagic for Sony's one that I've always considered to be too "video" (sorry for my English...).
Thanks !
Thanks for the Video Mark! Did you get a chance to see if the FX9 and FX6 image matches well? I know I had loads of problems in the past trying to match our FS7 to our FS5
I’m gonna compare the Fx9 a whole bunch soon
Hey Mark! love all your reviews! I was curious if you know if the FX6 allows you to record audio in 60fps? Also do you know what outputs to the Shogun Inferno? hard to find that info. Thanks again!
Not in s&q but in base 59.97 yes
the audio jack situation is a pain unless you know of a work around for gimbal stuff ?
Very good Mark 👏 i pre ordered the cam 😀👌 the only critical point is the lack of a stabilizer i don't know exactly how this should work with Sony catalyst 🤔 but the footage looks awesone🙏
Amazing video and amazing song. Wich track did u use?
Awesome all around cam indeed and pretty solid job from Sony. I loved shooting with the FS5 years ago, this looks really promising. Still love my bmpcc6k but so much choice this year !!
Ultimately it just matters what you’re filming. Not what camera you own, so I’m sure you’re killing it with the black magic!!
@@markbone I agree, of course. In documentary though, as I am sure you'd know, certain newer features do come handy :). Not sure if I am killing it haha, feel free to have a look :).
@@OfTwoLands one thing for sure is that you killed it with your latest doc, congrats to you guys
@@Anthoandski Thanks so much :) !!
Exceptional Camera
Impressed Mark, also with your beautiful dancer.
Wow, I was hoping Sony would deliver exactly this camera, and they did. I have the sIII and together with this FX6, man, anything and everything is possible!
Thanks for the review Mark, spectacular!
And Calley, OMG, that was absolutely beautiful. The contrast between her gracefulness and that industrial location! It was gold! The slow motion, the fog... just stellar!!
Calley is so talented! We were lucky to have her!
Finally.... A real hype🤩🤩
Hi Mark, thanks, appreciate your videos very much. - Does the fx6 support dual slot recording? (unlike the fx9)? did you experience any green fringing as it is known from the fx9? Is catalyst browse working well for you? - Without artifacts and bending issues?
Catalyst does artifact a lot and not sure about the other questions. Haven’t seen green fringing yet
Maybe this is a silly question, but how are you powering your Small HD off your camera battery?
Hi Mark, what adapter do you use for EF lenses?
Hello I put a down-payment on a Sony z90 and but now in watching this part of me wants to take the money put it on the X6 what to do can you give me a little insight on what what you think I should do
Wow you went H.A.M on that intro! Great stuff, great review.....cheers for the thoughts dude 😎
This is *AMAZING* !! I wish you would have dropped this in 4K! Beautiful color and that basement clip at 12,800 omg!
I know. Speak to Adobe. Media encoder died on us
@@markbone bummer :(
Super pleasant video Mark. Wow!, I have no words. I'm a canon user and I've been considering the new EOS C70 cinema camera, but this! this is a completely different ball game man. That ISO! wow. Full frame! That electronic ND! and that dynamic rage all packed in that small body!!! Starting to save money today! Nice to see Jessie and Matti. Hell of a dancer (in a good way) Thanks Mark!!! Stay safe and keep rocking 🙏
Thanks Ruben! I think this camera may push many people to jump ship, especially with TC in
Great video! But what`s the song in the beginning?
Damn those shots in the beginning were crazy! Especially the fast one that was so smooth but then again so shaky!🤯gotta get a one wheel! And the low light capabilities look better than my a7sii😳this is insane! I want it!💯🔥
It’s a pretty insane little cinema camera
I'm very excited about this camera, will be pre-ordering tomorrow, however, I will be on the lookout for a company to make a workaround for the XLR ports, that's my only complaint. Or if there's a sloid way to mount a larger monitor to that top handle that'd be great!!
Yeah I don’t like where the XLR is
@@markbone It looks like he attached the SmallHD monitor to the top handle with some sort of magic arm, not sure what variety though..
Nice to see a review from an actual filmmaker and not just a youtuber.
Lol; thanks man 😬
Absolutely stunning footage! Looking at getting one and was curious how do you power your SmallHD monitor off of the camera? Love the channel!
D-tap adapter is how I power it
@@markbone great, that’s what I figured but just checking, thanks! Love your content! Can’t wait to see more!
can you provide some test footage for download? would highly appreciate it man!
Hey man. What's the lens that's pictured in the thumbnail? Sweet video loved the shots and your reaction to the dual ISO was hilarious.
The sigma e mount 35mm 1.2
Can we get the raw footage ? Would love to color it XD
Love the video man 😍. The shot look doooooope
Indeed, what a dancer... lucky were you to have Calley as your talent for this test !
She would make any camera look cinematographic, even a first gen. GoPro.
When shall you invited her again ?
Love how you are powering your monitor off the battery with D-Tap. What battery are you using? Core SWX Nano-U98? Thanks for the great content!
Yeah the Core!!
Never been this early. I just came from Matti's channel.
yes, waited for this :D
It's perfect. Skintine is so much perfect, love it.
great review! great camera, but we can't really appreciate the cleanness of the low light clips with the youtube compression :o
Love my C300iii and it has everything I need and more...but wow, that high base iso is a very cool feature when you are run and gun and can't light a scene.
Sell it now lol. Honestly though, as someone who moved from canon to Sony you’ll be happy but the c300 is a beautiful camera also. It really just matters what you’re Shooting to care about it
Ordered mine based on your review! Hopefully will land by the end of january! Love from Ottawa, Ontario!~ Question, what lens were you shooting on in this video?
oh nevermind, sony 24mm f1.4 :)
Nice! Has it got IBIS though?
If you get a chance to talk to your contacts at Sony I hope you can ask them if they can please make a breakout box for the two XLR connectors that could bolt to the top of the FX6 and plug into the handle input. It’s really the one glaring easily solvable problem with the design, in my view. Timm Stemenn from Chroziel, (On the FB FX6 FX9 user group page) says they are also looking into producing a breakout box. It seems like someone with 3D Printer skills could easily design a box and we would just have to figure out how to rewire taking the existing handle apart.
Can you make a video talking about how to use timecode over a multi day documentary shoot across multiple cameras and multiple sources of audio?
Please and thank you :)
Hey Mark, super nice review. I wonder, how did you power Your monitor with the battery? Is it some kind of special third party battery? Thanks
I use a canon LP6 to d-tap adapter
@@markbone Thank You!
where can i watch th finished video?
Could you do a comparison in between the canon c70 and the Fx6 as they seem to be competing cameras? Love the videos by the way man, keep it up!
If someone wants to send me a c70 I will :)
@@markbone I have the C70 and FX6 preordered right now, but will have to cancel one. If I get the C70, you can test it out for sure
ps: I’ve been enjoying / learning a lot from the art of documentary course 🤘
@@zacharykepler3567 hey im deciding between the too, which one do you prefer and why? also just image quality wise and easy to grade
Is the RAW output a 4.4.4 color?
Why are none of these latest videos available in 4K? Philip Bloom's FX6 video is also just HD.
Confusing why there was no mention of true anamorphic options when it is marketed as a cinema cam. Seems like a beefier a7s3 but without internal raw codec.
The footage out of this cinema camera is insane!
It truly is!!
How did that 12800 iso shot not have ANY noise in the image?
Great video and excellent camera ;) Remember that 12800 It's not a second native ISO, it's kind of like an extra better calibrated ISO. It is not Dual Native ISO because the noise level in the extended range is slightly higher.
Yes, you’re correct. But I found the 12800 less noisy than the 4000 on the fx9
This is my next camera
Same
A bit of Colo in Davinci and Voilà !
when it will be available ? thx man
Not sure! I'll look into it.
Ah, very nice to see such a good ballerina on this type of videos. Thank you !! Coming from the dance world myself, I too often see people using dancers who are not really that good! I understand if you’re not having an education in dance you might not know the difference and it’s easy to be impressed. Much respect for showing some images of actual excellent dancing.
I know people throw the term ballerina around a lot on TH-cam but Calley is a soloist for the Canadian national ballet company. She’s amazing!!
Love how he says Ma-T’s name.
great review.But does the camera feels plasticly?
Whats the advantage of using your own monitor? Is it worth losing touch focus ability
Great video 😊 Question - How are you rating the low and high base ISO? At their native base of 800 and 12800? Or are you rating them lower to overexpose and get a cleaner image? I've been rating my FX6 at 500 for the low base and 3200 for the high base. 500 cleans up the shadows a bit, I've noticed they can get a bit noisy rating it at 800 . Rating the camera at 12800 I found it way too noisy, so choose to rate it at 3200 to over expose it 2 stops. Makes it nice and clean. Thanks again for a great video 😊👍👍👍
Because I shoot with a very crunchy LUT on my small HD I often boost my exposure to begin with so yeah. I dunno if I’m rating it as low as 3200 but the Sony sensor is good in low light but loves more light
@@markbone thanks for the fast reply 😊 did you have to add any noise reduction to the 12800 ISO footage? Or use any in camera noise reduction?
As a cinematographer, what are your preferred lens from Sony (to use with this camera). Note: I’m new to Sony.
I shoot with the FS5 often and the top handle XLR input is my least favorite. It sucks they are now both located there, it's clunky and cables just get in the way. Although it does say a lot that it might be the only negative? Everything considered the entire package looks pretty amazing!
Yeah I hate xlr on the top handle
Not a fan of that at all. Very "pro-sumer" esque
I'd love to see a comparison against the Z Cam F6! $3999, LF, 6k 60, 4k 120, up to 14bit 422, dual ISO and analog gain, interchangeable mounts, built in wireless monitoring and control, optional eND, also runs on Sony L-Series batteries, and is a cube. Probably this camera's biggest competitor.
It has no AF, so you cant do gun n gun gimbal stuff etc
@@smepable it has autofocus just contrast autofocus so it won't be able to compete with Sony. Yet! They are developing a external focus module that will use depth detection and AI.
But it is still a cinema camera and traditionally those don't have autofocus. You also generally have a focus puller in those situations. But I understand that people are looking at these cameras for small freelance work and they might need autofocus in certain situations. I myself haven't looked for autofocus on a camera in a while, but hopefully the new module will help those who do.
@@smepable I will add that I actually do a ton of run n gun work in my freelance business, but run with manual cinema lenses. So I'm pulling focus 100% of the time when I do solo work, even on a gimbal. So you definitely can do that without autofocus and it's actually what I prefer. Autofocus isn't yet capable of full creative control. I want to decide how fast a rack is, where the focus is being placed in the frame, the timing, and just generally how I want the image to look. That is something that comes with manual focusing and it's something I feel everyone should learn. It's just another stepping stone as a filmmaker.
@@FTGTapGod so then zcam seems like a goid choice, I think it can even do 4k 160 right?
@@smepable the E2 and E2 M4 can do 4k 160.
Why is the vid in HD and not 4K? ☹️😔
Great camera, and excellent videography ❤️
This dancer is pure grace
Damm bro, im so happy you did this review. Was aiming for the RED Komodo but this looks like a better option 👌🏽
Commercial work might be better suited for Komodo but doc work is great for the Fx6
what’s that magic arm you’ve attached the monitor to the top handle with?
Ultra light
Damn I just invested in the Komodo too :( This looks great all around
Don’t be disappointed, Komodo is a great camera
Definitely an amazing camera. And Sony did do it right ... I am an FX9 owner ... and may look into the FX6 for a BCam down the road. I do hope Sony gives FX9 owners a glimpse of happiness with the next firmware update.
Awesome review. So, the elephant in the room...how much difference does the FX9's oversampled from 6K sensor make? Is there visibly less detail on FX6? I have seen a similar comparison done between the A7S3 and older A73, with the older camera being noticeably more detailed as it is oversampled from a 6K readout, though this point is usually lost amongst all the crooning that now we can shoot at a bazillion ISO.
I’m gonna do a deep dive this week between Fx9 and Fx6 footage
@@markbone Cant wait!
@@markbone While you’re at it can you also do a quick review on the new Sony F EC 16-35mm G lens that was promoted on this camera Mark? No one is actually talking about this lens.
Hey Mark! What lenses did you use for this?
24mm Sony and Sigma 35mm 1.2
Wow.. the image looks great.. can't afford it so back to the gh5 I go.