The line between "YouTuber camera" and "Netflix camera" has vanished. These full-frame beasts offer 10-bit
color, incredible dynamic range, and professional codecs.
The FX3 is essentially a cinema camera shrunk down to the size of a mirrorless. It is officially
Netflix-approved. The mounting points drilled directly into the body mean you don't even need a cage.
It shares the legendary sensor of the A7S III, meaning it can practically see in the dark. With the
included XLR handle, you can plug professional microphones directly into the camera.
The "X" stands for eXtreme (probably). This all-black stealth version of the S5II adds professional video
features like RAW video output, internal ProRes recording, and the ability to record directly to cheap
USB-C SSD drives.
It offers features found in $6,000 cameras for under $2,500. It is the best value proposition for serious
videographers on the market today.
While the FX3 is a cinema camera and the S5IIX is a video tool, the R6 Mark II is the perfect camera for
the "run and gun" shooter who needs to grab a quick interview or b-roll without setting up a rig.
Its 4K 60p is oversampled and uncropped, meaning your wide-angle lenses stay wide even in slow motion. The
Dual Pixel autofocus is confident and requires almost zero tweaking to work perfectly.
If you plan to color grade (and you should), you strictly need 10-bit 4:2:2 recording. 8-bit footage falls
apart ("banding") when you push the colors hard.
Rigging Matters
The camera is just the brain. You still need the body: a cage, a top handle, a monitor, and a V-mount
battery. Budget at least $500 for rigging.
