why you won't buy the Sony FX6...
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In this video, I talk about how I feel about the FX6 and where it fits in my workflow as a creative. I cover their similarities and differences such as In Body Stabilization, Variable ND Filters, Audio channel inputs, picture profiles and more.
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What are your thoughts on the FX6? is it the right camera for you? Where are all my videographers at BTW!? Leave a comment with your work.
I mean it's definitely a million times better than my current entry level Nikon dslr so if I had the money, I'd be getting it. But also u have a solid point for a7sIII soo..
Basically word for word what you said. Gonna stick with the a7s3, it's a beast and it does everything I need without the bulk and weight. And it's so fun to shoot with!
@@bakirvlogs the a7s3 is well worth the investment if you can afford it, the improvements they've made since the A7sii are excellent. And the color! No more green people!
@@Thrax.mp4 Fr as soon as I can, if nothing better comes out, I'll be getting it.
My FX6 should be here in a few days :S
Can we al just appreciate the fact that sony and canon cinema cameras are half the cost of red cameras but have autofocus, audio and nd filters build in.
Sorry that's absolutely ridiculous, otherwise they would be using consumer products on bigger sets more often
@@chekyourhed I would not consider the FX6 to be a consumer camera. It's a professional cinema camera. The FX9 can do all this and more with a larger form factor and broadcast codecs.
Hollywood typically relies on ARRI Alexa cameras because they're the standard. The industry knows how these cameras work and how the footage grades, inside and out. And merely being the industry standard counts for a lot because of sharing files, training, and lighting. It's what they're accustomed to using throughout the industry. ARRI and RED cameras have amazing dynamic range and color science, which is how they became industry standards. Sony's own Venice camera is starting to get more use in movies as well.
With that said, the gap has closed quite a bit. You can get amazing, cinematic footage from even the a7 IV. The Panasonic S1H is actually Netflix-approved as a primary video camera even though it's a "consumer camera" that takes stills. And, of course, the cinema cameras from Canon, Sony (except the FX3), and Panasonic are as well.
Indy Mogul did a video comparing the a7S III with an Alexa and a Sony Venice. There were minor differences, but if you weren't comparing them side-by-side, you would never notice.
The dynamic range, color science and workflow of RED and Arri cameras are far superior for the work I do. Also I don’t care if the camera has auto focus, a first AC is far superior. However I work on commercials for multi billion dollar clients, so there’s a higher caliber expected on these shoots. Most independent filmmakers and TH-camrs will do just fine with cameras like the Sony and Canon.
@@WestonNey I respect that, but a lot of pros are still using these cameras in the same places that you are using the Reds or the Arris, for me cameras like the c70 or fx6 are great due to size portability and they have 90% of what the reds and arris have and i can get them for a better price and get more accessories and etc because I have money left to do so.
@@chekyourhed No one is saying Hollywood should switch to the Sony FX6 or anything similar for the next big-budget feature film. We're starting see the Sony Venice creep into a few TV / streaming productions.
However, where these cameras and even good hybrids like the a7S III can fit in nicely is for independent films, corporate video, documentaries, and advertising...those mid-level productions.
Chris : Why u won't buy the fx6
Me : because i can't afford
Same
unless....
Came to make this comment
Hilarious!
i lmao when i hear someone complain that a pro video camera is too big.
my alexa is too heavy and only has 5-pin XLR for audio and no full frame :(
@@AlaskaPalms And probably not autofocus, that's so sad haha
@@AlaskaPalms Most people outside of ACs and Ops don't have a freaking clue what a big, heavy camera is. I laugh miserably when mirrorless shooters complain that their 3lb rig is "too heavy to carry around". Your Alexa is what 40-50lbs fully rigged?
He must see real PRO camera. ;)
We shot that CN tower stock hyperlapse clip at 3:08! Cool to see you use it :) Awesome video Chris!
As a voice actor, I found the VO part HILARIOUS.
Great video, Chris. And thanks for the shout-out! 🤓🙏
Of course man! Thanks for making such an Informative video. :)
I like how they send everyone to you i love it.
@@thechrishau Great video man! If i may ask what type of insurance do you have that covers stolen cameras? I need to buy some....my camera got stolen at the airport :(
Probably my favorite ad read for StoryBlocks I’ve heard so far! 😂😂
The promo video for the FX6 showed using the auto mode on the continuous electronic ND filter, combined with a stepless aperture swing to net a gorgeously smooth swing in DoF from low to very pronounced bokeh, in shot. I can't imagine how that sort of thing would be possible on a A7Siii.
FX6 all the way. Absolutely for those into documentaries, short films, and even professional indie films. Will save up in 2 to 4 years. Sony a7s3 is for videographers and hybrid shooters. FX6 and FX9 are for cinematographers. Only issue with FX6 is that you have to stick to full frame lens.
Great video Chris! I’ve bought a C70 but still love watching these video’s, thanks for the effort 🙏🏻
Sound like a perfect time to do a biz vid on 'separate dedicated setups' vs 'condensing your gear for as much multi-purpose as possible'
I use the FS7 and love it, I like the focus features of the new models.
Nice work dude! Keen to see what new lenses you decide on
That Storyblocks / Offscreen VO part was hilarious!
Thanks for saving me a load of time Chris! Great video!
The most honest/useful comparison ever. Keep it up!
Great Review. When you run several XLR audio sources into the FX6 do they end up being one audio source in post or are they all still separate recordings?
Thanks for your insight! Always appreciate your videos!
Such an exciting camera. I might buy one years down the road on the used market when they are waaaaaaay cheaper.
I recognize the epidemic sound music. Worst part of editing might be listening to those tracks 5 million times. Great vid as usual dude
I think you convinced me to buy the FX6 lol. I feel like optics are incredibly important when it comes to business.
Check writers know nothing about codecs and dynamic range. They only know what a fancy camera looks like. They want to feel great about that big ol check they just wrote.
Great review! Thanks for sharing. What was the chill song playing in the background? I could listen to that on loop while trying to fall asleep at night!
Thank you Chris!.. the fx 6 is always out of stock every time I tried to tried to check the cart out. I’m glad I saw this before I shelled out all that money into a new system.... subscribed! Enjoyed your little square space commercial skit with the VO guy.. I usually fast forward but that had my attention lol good stuff
Nice take on the FX6, but I think the question we all want to have answered is: where can I get that hoodie?
I won’t lie, this was the most clever ad I’ve seen. I skipper ZERO seconds of that segment 😂
I’m buying the fx6 as a B Cam to my a7siii. They both have their uses. So stoked to get that!!
I don't mind ads when they're this entertaining 🤣
V.O skit was on point. Great video bro!
Personally, I love the cinema style cameras. I learned on them first. I do know my way around my mirror less camera really well and yes, smaller and easier.
I think this is a problem with a lot of photographers. That there are so many options out there and so many options that would work well for us. It's almost crazy how many there are. But I think you'll find something you're happy with. Let us know what you ended up getting. I assume you have a backup camera that you would use for stills anyway, if you got the FX6. So at least you have that.
I can think of about 6,000 reasons why I won't be buying it
Komodo
so one reason for every dollar it costs?
That was a very fair and helpfull Video! Thank You Chris!
I really had fun listening to you arguing back and forth :D
I own a FX6 and for me coming from an FS7, doing also broadcast, it does the job really well but I get that for your use case the A7s is the best choice.
Still, another big downside of the FX6 is for me that you can´t mount it on most smaller gimbals. Sure you can mount it onto a DJI RS2 but having to strip everything off makes it impossible to switch between gimbal and other supports quickly.
3:28 back at it again with the "Back Slash" 👍😆
I got the A7 III still, still happy with it, but think I`ll add the FX6 to my arsenal next year when I can afford it properly :)
for what? 😂 you gonna document forests and rivers?
@@abdulabadkumbati664 just wait and see my man 🙌🏻
Hi,
Thank you for your video !
I’m a hybrid shooter too, a professional photographer and videographer...
Here is my current setup. I have the R5 and 1Dx II. I want to keep my R5 mainly for photos plus maybe an R6 as a second body. And I want to add a camera that I will only use for video, and don’t really know what to pick between A7s III and FX6...
The built in ND filter is very tempting...
Question, can you buy the XLR-K3M without there mic ?
You have to purchase based on your niche. If your niche is run and gun/wedding video, vlog or travel video, works well on a gimbal and does not require professional audio, then the A7SIII is your best bet. However, if your niche is corporate video (like mine) where the audio is paramount, and you need the best audio available. For corporate work professional XLR audio is a must. In this case the FX-6 or the FX-3 is the best option for my type of work. 95 percent of what I shoot is on a tripod and any B-Roll is captured on my FX-3 on the gimbal.
Sarah Dietch just did a good video on using the FX6 in a Multicom setup and how it speeds up her workflow and makes color correction consistent and easier since she is only working from one type of camera. She is talking about a Multicam setup from the perspective of a professional TH-camr rather than a professional filmmaker. There is a great deal of overlap, but her environment is a much smaller set with just a single camera operator. Coordinating a larger team with multiple sets and a larger landscape-type environment might be different. The differences are more workflow than camera technical I suspect.
Can you shed any light on why the Sony a7siii isn't Netflix approved when the Canon C70, Panasonic Lumix SH1 and Sony FX6 are?
Thanks.
Simply lack of timecode imput
Thank you soooo much for not complaining that the camera doesn’t include DSLR features. Finally a TH-cam guy that gets the difference between cinema cams and DSLR’s. Just one thing, you cannot have ibis with internal ND’s.
You also get something on the FX6 that the A7S III doesn't have which is 4K DCI and true 24p. Not to mention timecode port and a full size HDMI and SDI port. And the amount of time you save by not having to ever change ND's when you change lenses is insurmountable.
I went with the A7sIII with the Sony GM 12-24mm, GM 24-70,, and GM135mm over the FX6. I usually use my Mix-Pre 6II for audio so I didn't miss that, and I am use to using Matte Boxes so it wasn't that big of a jump. And, here is the most important part. I am waiting for the Sony A9III announcement on January 11th from 5:00pm - 5:30pm at CES. If those rumors about it are true then I feel it will be a better match with the A7sIII as the B camera.
A9 line is ass stick w/ a7s series, a1 or cinema line
@@ainjuhl4509 @Justin 's comment *was* about the A1. :) The announcement he was referring to, was actually the anticipation peeps had about the A1 at that time... Sony "snuck" that one in! lol
Hey Chris. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to make consistant money in videography? I'm a graduate of film school and I would like to get into advertising/corporate videography but I can't figure out how to do it and make solid money throughout the year. It would be much appreciated if you could help me with this. Thank you.
I am no photographer or videographer but I you really "me caes muy bien chabon" which is argentinean for "I really like you dude". I wish I had a good cammera to shoot video on and maybe put into practice some of your tips and tutorials. Great video as usual. Thanks Chris!!
You'r absolut right with the impression a bigger cam will make to clients. But therefore i do have a DVX200 with a big 4K sign on its cover😜 And to make some "additional" shots, i do have this little GH5s beside.
Clients will not recognize, that is shoot most of the footage with my GH5s that beside, make 12bit raw 50p in 4k. So it makes nearly the same quality like a fx6. And for interview where i need the XLR i do have the DVX200.
So why should i change to a FX6? Just for having both in one camera? The only reason for me, would be a 8k resolution. So i could shoot 8k to get out 4k, exact the way i shoot 4k now, to get out 1080p. But that will deliver none of them all. So if i switch next year, it will probably be a Ursa 12K
Coming from a Sony FS7ii and a a7iii, I didn't hesitate a minute to order a FX6. Can't wait for it!
As much as I would love to own an FX6, it makes much more sense to get it from rental houses when I need it. Not every corporate video needs an decked out FX6 for an interview, and not every ad will look the best it can with an A7SIII. All comes down to what’s the right camera for the job - now I just need to land more jobs where the FX6 is that camera!
This is a killer perspective.
Could you show us how you rigged out your Sony FX6? Can‘t find any videos to Rigs and FX6s. Would be awesome!
I didn’t think the fx6 came with internal VND but I was thinking of the komodo. Nice Vid Chris
Did you miss to apply any color grading LUT on your s- log footage? There is less contrast in your talking head shots than in your other videos and it looks very flat on my mobile device.
I love watching reviews of cameras I can't afford😂🙌
We are plenty like you bro
Amazing, Chris! Are you wearing a Seiko SKX 007 Diver?
damn that’s crazy, seeing shots from toronto, really hits home. cheers mate
Awesome video! If you could make a video comparing the image between then. I have a FS7 and I'm thinking about buying an fx30 and a fx6, and I'd like to know if I could work multicam with those without having a big look change
Both look great! My eye goes to the Fx6 as the better image, don't know why, maybe less "video"? is it just me?
don't forget the TC port on the Fx6. If you use that in your shoots having a TC port over doing it over an audio track is one less step in post. For me ist the eND and the TC port
Good video Chris. In my opinion the A7Siii will be more expensive at the end after adding the port for xlr, ND..... If I were you I'd get the FX6. You'll have everything you need there.
Great video Chris I am a hybrid shooter as well so id rather purchase an a7siii anyday over the FX6.
Finally finished editing a video with the hip hop pro pro reese song after hearing it for like a 100times.. First video I watch on TH-cam BAM here it is again nagging my ears. Did enjoy the rest of the video :D
About catalyst gyrodata: When you work in S&Q there is not data!!! Did I do something wrong or is there actually no stabilisation when working in S&Q? If I shoot in 60fps there was Data, only when I shoot in 30fps and then worked in S&Q (60fps) there was no data. Is this really true or did I do something wrong?
The 120 and 240fps was so so much better on the FX6! So much more detail
Kudos for making the sponsored part actually entertaining! (I'm not the only one who usually skips that stuff, right? I mean how many times do I need to hear about story blocks or some other sponsor? This isn't the first youtube video I'm watching...)
The fx6 cinetone looks more videoish than the picture profile off tbh. Not sure if having a highlights setting like the a7siii would help.
Great video Chris
The Blues of fx6 in the sky would make me go fx6 way. Well I gonna go that way after a call from client speaking about lot of work from March 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Thanks Chris, that was both useful and helpful.
FX6 plus the a7-4 for stills. I’m ready.
So what are your saying is the picture quality besides S-Cinetone there is no difference in Sharpness & colours??
Those two shots at 9:58 definitely look more stable on the A7sIII.
Best story blocks promo ever!
Where this camera fits? In shooting video. I worked years with the FS100 and still use them. I work with the A7III since its released. Everytime I'm shooting with the alpha I hear things like "Oh, so we just shoot photos?" "what? This is a video camera?" - it's useful in some situations to not get recognized, but at some shoots (especially higher paid productions) its just strange. At one web-commercial I rigged up my FS-100 for the BTS photos just because its bigger and looks more professional. The client reacted like i expected: "oh wow, what a big camera! it must be good production" So size does matter. And thats why I would prefer the FX6 on "Bigger sets" and the Alpha-series for run and gun, multi-camera things.
OMG, your comment on someone coming from out of nowhere when you have a "Professional Looking Camera" is dead on. No matter where I go someone always catches me and asks if I have a permit or if I am TMZ.
I almost forgot about that! Stuff being stolen >.< Glad you got insurance money though. Hope moving has also gone well for you and Lizzie! New beginnings!
Nice angle, very informative!
okay I love the AD section lmao 😂😂😂
haha a convo with the vo guy is perfect
Nice video but one thing regarding the no 3.5mm jack on fx6, you can easily buy a xlr to 3.5mm converter for about £5-£10 pounds …problem solved
Will you use a Cine Lens with the FX6? If so, which one?
Someone needs to make a mirrorless camera with built-in NDs, and ideally this automatic ND. Yes, it would be a little bulkier. But it would be worth the tradeoff for a lot of people.
The BMPCC 6K Pro is sort of like what I'm picturing, but it doesn't have IBIS or much in the way of autofocus...so it isn't useful as a photo camera. I want it all!
Also, hats off to Sony for adding S-Cinetone to the a7S III and even the a7 IV.
What you using while shooting this video your skin tone every thing fine can you share me gears you using in this video including lighting audio camera especially
Thanks for the review. my school is hooking us up with the fx6 i really would of loved a fx3 or 2 of them, but the advantage the fx6 has its just listed under netflix as a camera we can use for their quality of service. as Awesome as the s3 is, its missing something or if not why doesn't video services list it as useable? I might trade my fx6 for 2 fx3s if i can. hehe. Thanks for the video.
That was a funky merge transition at 1:59. Otherwise - great video!
Already pre-ordered it! :)
Who in the world would steal Chris Hau’s camera!?!? Blasphemy!!!!
I’m in a spot where my company will be buying the FX6 for me to make content for them!
They are building things around what I can do for them. Needless say, thank you Chris for inspiring me about 3 years ago now and starting my content journey!!
the image from the sony fx6,
- looks more contrasty,
-doesn't have the green tint that the a7siii has
- looks more natural to me
Am I wrong or was that Luke Daniels on the VO, @chrishau ?
So goofy that the XLR's are only in the handle.
the C300 MKII has the XLR in the handles as well. It's not new.
Just me, I'd have the top handle on 90% of the time.
what insurance do you use for ur film stuff/theft protection?
Great review! However, at @10:05 the footage of the A7S iii looks to be way more on the bluish/magenta side compared to the FX6..
I think they dont match the WB correctly between the 2 cameras
Isn't there more options to get XLR into the A7's ?
Thanks Chris. I wanted an FX6, but couldn't justify the price since I shoot photos as well. I ended up with the A7IV with the 18-35mm F4 PZ G lens as well as the 24-105 f4 OSS G. I built it out with a quick disconnect rig for videography. Been very happy with my decision so far. Why didn't you consider this camera with the A7SIII?
The Sony NX80 also has XLR inputs, built in ND filters, 10 different picture profiles, 4K 30p at under $2000. The only downfall is that it has a 1 inch sensor but it still delivers an incredible looking Sony image. Traditional video cameras aren't completely dead. I feel like most people fall into this category but are afraid because the ergonomics looks dated.
What kind of camera insurance do you use?
Haha! That voiceover, though. Nice touch.
How/who did you insure your a7S III?
where did u get the bracelet for your SKX007?
What circular polarizer do you use?
the only difference between the FS5M2 and the FX6 is the sensor's. Also the FS5M2 have the XLR input on the body which I like.
still want the FX6 for the upgrade sensors and autofocus.
You just sold the idea of the FX6 with that auto ND feature, it would be incredible for property work! But I also want the A7siii for the size... man, who knows - maybe one day we'll get an A7s iV with in built ND's
If they ever put in a ND filter in the A series body, no one will care for these FX
valid points. liked and subscribed.
Any recommendations on camera gear insurance?
You can also just leave it at the regular base iso and use an external monitor and bring it up in post. Same difference.