@@Jason_Hermann I'm looking for the optimal settings on the Sony FX30 to eliminate motion blur when shooting moving cars on the street. Currently, setting the shutter speed to auto seems to be the only way to achieve some clarity and smoothness. However, the general rule is to set the shutter speed to double the fps. When I shoot with auto shutter speed, it often goes to 1/800 or 1/1000, which doesn't align with the rule, and there are still clarity issues with moving cars. This issue also persists when I'm stationary in a chair, moving the camera in a circular motion. Even large letters on a cereal box appear blurred. I've tried adjusting the shooting mode to Flexible Exposure Mode and even manual mode. I've set the focus to Continuous AF and also experimented with manual focus. Additionally, I've tested different auto focus transition speeds, such as 5, and AF shift sensitivity settings, ranging from 5 to 1. I've also played with focus area settings, trying both wide and spot focus. Despite these efforts, I haven't been able to eliminate motion blur or the slight shaking of objects. It's as if the letters aren't entirely clear when I'm shooting. Can you please advise me on the settings I need to adjust to resolve this issue with the Sony FX30 camera? Thanks in advance
You should be paid heavily by Sony! This was a god send! Better than any other video I’ve tried to watch on this camera. I just bought it and was so lost! I feel like a pro now!! Thanks man✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Wow, it is like printed User's Guide - the one they stopped shipping with new cameras ! Explained in clear, simple language with visual examples. What a treat ! Thank you !
This was an incredibly in-depth, well articulated tutorial. Really appreciate your time and effort in putting this together. It was super valuable and I have no doubt I’ll be going back to watch again.
You taught me the ins and outs of the ZV-e10 and now the FX30 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so comprehensively with great attention to detail.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. After shooting ENG cameras for 25 years, I needed a tutorial course like this - for beginners- which I am when it comes to this camera. I'm gonna play with my new toy and come back to this as needed. Thanks again.
Hello Jay this is Sam I sold my a7IV and bought the FX30 had a hard time setting it to work with my new Ninja V + its been 5 weeks till today until atomos resolved what they could and Sony did the rest in a second so now I am watching your video again to learn about more settings and using the FX30 after I will be ok with it the time for FX6 will come.Thank you for great videos .
This was a fantastic video! I'm new to photography and new to the FX30 (firmware version 3.0). I have been looking for a video to walk me through from beginning to almost end. Most videos or just piecemeal so you have to watch a ton of videos and mesh it all together before you can come out with basic knowledge. This video provided everything you needed to get up and running! Thank you for taking the time to make it!!!
Blown away by the excellence of this tutorial. The demonstrations are perfect and your breezy conversational style made it a pleasure to listen. Thank you!!
I'm in minute 4 of the video and I'm already impressed with the clarity of how you explain things! thank you so much and you can already count with my 90 minutes view contribution! hahaha
awesome video. I paused aa bunch of times, and I am sure I will have to rewatch some parts. But you really go through a lot to get going. I just got this camera today and feel a lot more comfortable using it after watching this.
Excellent beginner video, Sony should commission you for these. The other Pros often go through setup videos so fast that it is hard to follow them, a waist of time. Your timing though is right on point. Well done, godspeed for your channel growth.
Damnit! If I'd found this tutorial when I first bought the camera, I wouldn't have spent the last year tearing my hair out. Awesome! Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much Jason. I just upgraded all my camera and workflow from Canon to Sony and was super intimidated by my new FX30. This video was so helpful taking it step by step through the cameras functions and modes. All makes much more sense now and I look forward to getting out there and filming.
Thank you for such a thorough video. I just finished my first videography workshop and the FX30 is one of the cameras I am considering to buy to continue my education. This video has been exceedingly helpful.
Your video is immensely helpful. I'm going through each step with you to learn which buttons do that. The camera specific knowledge, I may have to consult other resources to learn what exactly they are, but I am so thankful for this! Personal bookmark: 39:44
Dude. All I can say is…THANK YOU. This video saved me from a ton of frustration and overwhelm. I actually considered returning my fx30 and buying the Blackmagic pocket 6k. Totally keeping this now. Also, I echo other commenters statements - Sony owes you royalties for this one…
I’m going to have to watch again with a notebook & take notes. I’m not a total beginner, but I always forget how I program things & end up back at auto settings. 🤣 this is fantastic material.
Glad it was helpful and yeah its really hard to keep track of all the different settings. I have some notes I refer to from time to time, because I can't remember everything from all these different cameras... lol
Thank you so much for taking time to make this video. You broke everything down very well. I have shot ENG cameras for a long time and am trying to expand my skills. This video is what I needed. Bookmarked as I am sure I will be visiting it again.
Very nice video. Only at 9:40 yet. Quick note: that micro USB port is not just a simple micro USB port but Sony’s own Multi port which aside from regular USB also works for camera control, such as gimbal controls like you mentioned or external third party and obviously OE controller grips and so on.
I cant afford an fx 30. However, i love cameras, so watching a master class on one of the top end cameras has been a joy. Thank you for your experience and expertise in this area.❤❤❤ 😊😊😊
Good Job Jason a year ago . Just sold my FX6 today was a real complicated one and waste of money so I decided to go to the cheaper and hope it will be more simple to use . Will watch you video a few times till it works for me even my fx3 that I’ve bought Six times and never worked for me so I’ve decided to buy the fx30 with the handle . Thank you for your valuable time San
Just discovered you. Your video was extremely useful, concise and informative. Thank you very much your a star 🎆 I will definitely return to your channel.
Great video and thank you so much! I actually leaned alot! So thank you! but .. why didn’t you use the touch screen when picking the file name on minute 38:01? Lol Just wondering
Thank you :) Because I tend to want to show the view how there are multiple ways to do things.. I usually use the buttons as apposed to the screen in the real world myself. People coming from smartphones and stuff are going to gravitate towards the touch I would imagine, so I like to show both.
Thanks to this video I have found new wheel for iris :) I haven't noticed that before. Abilty to change shutter.iso, aperture without using menu is sooooo good to have.
can you please do a video in which you explain how to transfer videos from this sony to a mac? cause when i transfer my videos, they seem to be completely without the color settings that i've putted into the camera. thank you so much
درود به شما جیسون عزیز،من تقدیر و تشکر دوستان شمارو خواندم و باید بگم که شما بسیار زیبا و با دقت بسیار به خوبی توضیح میدهید کار با دوربین سونی FX30 را فقط اینکه من زبان انگلیسی را نمیدانم و فارسی صحبت میکنم ولی با این حال از شما برای وقت زیادی که گذاشتین سپاسگزارم. کاش کسی پیدا میشد و به زبان فارسی همین توضیحات شمارو میگفت👍🙏
At 32:49 you menu is showing the auto or manual settings next to iso and f5.6 and 1/250 that you talk about and set them all on auto but i dont see all those. The menu is different but i have it on movie mode and its all in the same settings as you outside of that cause i have been following along. Anything that would cause those to not show up?
I’m looking at the image quality settings on my fx30 and I’m only seeing jpeg, fine and 26m. I am not seeing a RAW option. AI claims that the fx30 does not have a way to record still images or video internally in RAW format, only when connected to an external recorder via HDMI. Can you explain if the settings changed in the last 2 years?
Thanks for this great video. When I attach an external monitor, the monitor on the camera turns off. I'd like to see both obviously. Where can I change that? Thanks
Hey James, you can't have both on at the same time if you have the camera info displayed on the external monitor. If you turn off display info in the hdmi settings both screens should be on, but only the camera settings will appear on the fx30 screen and the monitor is a clean looking output.
Jason, this is awesome, I am going to have to go through and watch it again. I watched it once when I ordered the FX30 and now that I got it I have watched about the first 40 minutes and will take a break and come back tomorrow. One thing that I don't know if I missed or not, was the W/T toggle, does it do clear image zoom by default or do I have to set it up? I have a Sony 50mm f1.4 GM on it now and it doesn't seem to be working. I am getting an invalid with this lens message.
Do you think this camera is good to video your sons night football game from the sidelines at either 60 or 120 fps? I like to use slow motion on some plays.
I don't think so as I have not heard of any complaints in that regard.... I would imagine an occasional cleaning from Sony if in dirty environments would be recommended. They offer that with there Pro service.
Yes, the plate I used was huge and it slightly blocked the fan inlet, but not completely... That tripod plat is larger than normal though and I should have used a different one. Either way the vent still had some breathing room and it caused no issues...
Syncing up camera times > 45:23 Grid view (on) > 47:51 Setting exposure w/ dial > 49:28 CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE (using a color card to set white balance) > 49:59 [consider doing this w/ sony lens cap??] Change transition of blur speed > 53:51 CHANGEEEE focus transition speed of SUBJECT > 54:20 Turn on face/frame display > 57:11
This FX30 is optimized for video and has a built in cooling fan for longer form recording in warm environments. It can take photos, but I would not recommend this camera for photography. The A6400 geni.us/L75omA is a great option, or the A7 IV geni.us/ZlYsk is what I have and is full frame... The A7C geni.us/N6UyGd would be a more affordable option similar to the A6400, but a full frame version...
Hi Jason, great guide! i need to film on tripod (on a studio) for 6 hours. Can i use the camera plugged to the USB charger all the way? I bought the original Sony Adaptador de CA ACPW20 but found out it doesn't work for the FX30 and can't find a Sony battery adapter for this camera model.
If you have a PD Power Source that will power the camera with the battery inside for a long while, but in my opinion what I would recommend for a studio environment is a Dummy Battery solution like this: geni.us/KfnlFY
My FX30 has a SELP 18200 power zoom lens. When zooming in, it stops at frequent intervals, requiring the zoom lever to be pulled again to continue the zoom. When zooming out, holding the lever allows for a nice constant zoom from 200mm all the way out to 18mm. Do you know how to tell it to do that when zooming in, so that I could hold the lever and go from 18mm to 200 mm without it automatically stopping at intervals? Thanks!
Hey there, The only thing I can think of is you are hitting clear image zoom and/ or digital zoom. Try using optical zoom only and using the lever on the lens itself just to check for sure...
This is the most thorough tutorial of FX30 in YT. I only have the Sony - AX43A 4K Handycam with Exmore R CMOS sensor camcorder. But what is “Log shooting?” What’s it for?? Now, I have to buy this camera 😂.
Thanks, and Log shooting is the more advanced method that will yield you more dynamic range and post processing editing/ grading control of the footage.
It's very hard to say, because I have no idea if Sony is going to come out with an A6700. I hope they do, but do not know... So for photography specifically I would wait, but if your into video the FX30 is an awesome option!
I just recently purchased the fx-30, and I’m trying to figure out why is my fps displayed as 59.94, 29.97 and 23.98 instead of the normal 120, 60, 30, 24? My FX3 and other Sony cameras I have all display it the right way, but this one don’t. Is there anyway to correct it?
Watched this after I unboxed mine. Moved from canon so I have experience with cameras but I def learned a few things I would t have figured out for a bit 😂
Your video is the best on explaining the the whole settings on the camera I just purchased mine, but mine is showing 23.98 f why is that? I live in California.
This was an awesome video. I noticed one thing about the camera Your battery started at 85% and dropped to 32 % in the span of the video. How's the battery duration on the camera in Video?
Keep in mind I was working with the camera a lot longer than the actual video was due to the magic of editing ;) Standard Battery Life: With the default settings, the Sony FX30's battery life for movie shooting can last approximately 115 minutes for actual recording and 175 minutes for continuous recording, according to CIPA standards. This is with the battery fully charged and using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card
Tell me how comes by your great reviews i have first purchased zv-e10 and now fx30 expected to arrive tomorrow great job @sony should have you as their side man lol
Hi Jason, I'm looking for the optimal settings on the Sony FX30 to eliminate motion blur when shooting moving cars on the street. Currently, setting the shutter speed to auto seems to be the only way to achieve some clarity and smoothness. However, the general rule is to set the shutter speed to double the fps. When I shoot with auto shutter speed, it often goes to 1/800 or 1/1000, which doesn't align with the rule, and there are still clarity issues with moving cars. This issue also persists when I'm stationary in a chair, moving the camera in a circular motion. Even large letters on a cereal box appear blurred. I've tried adjusting the shooting mode to Flexible Exposure Mode and even manual mode. I've set the focus to Continuous AF and also experimented with manual focus. Additionally, I've tested different auto focus transition speeds, such as 5, and AF shift sensitivity settings, ranging from 5 to 1. I've also played with focus area settings, trying both wide and spot focus. Despite these efforts, I haven't eliminated motion blur or the slight shaking of objects. It's as if the letters aren't entirely clear when I'm shooting. Can you please advise me on the settings I need to adjust to resolve this issue with the Sony FX30 camera? Thanks in advance
To illuminate motion blur you will need to increase the shutter speed. I don't see any way around that fact. I agree about the rule, but that also depends on what you are doing. Filming high speed moving subjects is much harder than slow or non moving subjects as we know...
@@Jason_Hermann Hi Jason thanks for the reply, do you have any recommendations for such occasions, say while you shoot sports events and shoot city traffic? do you suggest any parameters?
Thanks for this usefull Guide, really well explained. I have a question though, I see your frame rate goes from 24p to 120p and you also have 30 and 60... on mine, I only have 25, 50 and 100p, do you have a specific setting ?
You r camera is set to PAL mode, mince is set to NTSC, because I line in North America... The camera ship that way depending on where you live... You can change it here: MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000845206.html?search=pal
Hey @Jason, love your work, you are my go to, for every new camera. I have the fx30, and I was wondering why my camera shows Frame Rate with: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 119.88p instead of 60 /30 / 24 and 120 ?
That is normal and yes a bit odd I agree... You can look into frame rates for a few hours if you really want to know all the weirdness that goes into it... I honestly do not recall off the top of my head why, but I have looked it up in the past out of curiosity and at the ned of the day it has no noticeable effect on anything I do...
Hi there!! Excellent videos & very informative as always. I just currently purchased the PDP 4” pro e series what would you recommend for spring assembly kit for it. I’m not running a comp on it. Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks
1000%+ better than a printed manual
Thank you :)
@@Jason_Hermann I'm looking for the optimal settings on the Sony FX30 to eliminate motion blur when shooting moving cars on the street. Currently, setting the shutter speed to auto seems to be the only way to achieve some clarity and smoothness. However, the general rule is to set the shutter speed to double the fps. When I shoot with auto shutter speed, it often goes to 1/800 or 1/1000, which doesn't align with the rule, and there are still clarity issues with moving cars.
This issue also persists when I'm stationary in a chair, moving the camera in a circular motion. Even large letters on a cereal box appear blurred. I've tried adjusting the shooting mode to Flexible Exposure Mode and even manual mode. I've set the focus to Continuous AF and also experimented with manual focus. Additionally, I've tested different auto focus transition speeds, such as 5, and AF shift sensitivity settings, ranging from 5 to 1. I've also played with focus area settings, trying both wide and spot focus.
Despite these efforts, I haven't been able to eliminate motion blur or the slight shaking of objects. It's as if the letters aren't entirely clear when I'm shooting. Can you please advise me on the settings I need to adjust to resolve this issue with the Sony FX30 camera? Thanks in advance
Soooo goood. I’ll be rewatching this for years 👍
You should be paid heavily by Sony! This was a god send! Better than any other video I’ve tried to watch on this camera. I just bought it and was so lost! I feel like a pro now!! Thanks man✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Wow, thanks :)
Wow, it is like printed User's Guide - the one they stopped shipping with new cameras ! Explained in clear, simple language with visual examples. What a treat ! Thank you !
This was an incredibly in-depth, well articulated tutorial. Really appreciate your time and effort in putting this together. It was super valuable and I have no doubt I’ll be going back to watch again.
Thanks Travis :)
I know how much time it takes to make content like this....i really appreciate your work.
You are very welcome and thanks for the kind words :)
You taught me the ins and outs of the ZV-e10 and now the FX30 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so comprehensively with great attention to detail.
Glad to helped Daniyel and thanks for the kind words :)
Thank you for taking the time to do this. After shooting ENG cameras for 25 years, I needed a tutorial course like this - for beginners- which I am when it comes to this camera. I'm gonna play with my new toy and come back to this as needed. Thanks again.
I don’t even own the camera bro, but looking at this camera and watching this video just makes me want to sell my big brother to own it
Hello Jay this is Sam I sold my a7IV and bought the FX30 had a hard time setting it to work with my new Ninja V + its been 5 weeks till today until atomos resolved what they could and Sony did the rest in a second so now I am watching your video again to learn about more settings and using the FX30 after I will be ok with it the time for FX6 will come.Thank you for great videos .
Thank you so much, Jason!!! One of the best visual manuals on the Internet! Good luck and great creativity!!!
You're very welcome!
This was a fantastic video! I'm new to photography and new to the FX30 (firmware version 3.0). I have been looking for a video to walk me through from beginning to almost end. Most videos or just piecemeal so you have to watch a ton of videos and mesh it all together before you can come out with basic knowledge. This video provided everything you needed to get up and running! Thank you for taking the time to make it!!!
I just purchased this camera and coming from canon I had zero clue! Thank you for this video!
How do I get out of Intelligent Auto mode? Many of my options are blurred out because of this.
27:26 you need to press the mode button...
Thanks! You have very informative and articulate videos, gonna donate to them whenever I can!
The moment I get my FX30, I'll be watching this video again for reference all the way through ❤
Blown away by the excellence of this tutorial. The demonstrations are perfect and your breezy conversational style made it a pleasure to listen. Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
I'm in minute 4 of the video and I'm already impressed with the clarity of how you explain things! thank you so much and you can already count with my 90 minutes view contribution! hahaha
Awesome, Thank you for watching and the kind words :)
awesome video. I paused aa bunch of times, and I am sure I will have to rewatch some parts. But you really go through a lot to get going. I just got this camera today and feel a lot more comfortable using it after watching this.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent beginner video, Sony should commission you for these. The other Pros often go through setup videos so fast that it is hard to follow them, a waist of time. Your timing though is right on point. Well done, godspeed for your channel growth.
Wow, thanks Lucas :)
Thank you Jason. Best FX30 overview and explainer on RUclips
Glad you think so!
Damnit! If I'd found this tutorial when I first bought the camera, I wouldn't have spent the last year tearing my hair out. Awesome! Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much Jason. I just upgraded all my camera and workflow from Canon to Sony and was super intimidated by my new FX30. This video was so helpful taking it step by step through the cameras functions and modes. All makes much more sense now and I look forward to getting out there and filming.
Thank you for such a thorough video. I just finished my first videography workshop and the FX30 is one of the cameras I am considering to buy to continue my education. This video has been exceedingly helpful.
You're very welcome!
Your video is immensely helpful. I'm going through each step with you to learn which buttons do that. The camera specific knowledge, I may have to consult other resources to learn what exactly they are, but I am so thankful for this!
Personal bookmark: 39:44
I’ve been eyeing this camera for a while now and I’m finally getting one of my own. Thank you for this information.
Hope you enjoy it!
Dude. All I can say is…THANK YOU. This video saved me from a ton of frustration and overwhelm.
I actually considered returning my fx30 and buying the Blackmagic pocket 6k.
Totally keeping this now.
Also, I echo other commenters statements - Sony owes you royalties for this one…
I don't have the camera -- yet but this is so helpful, I might just buy one. Thank you.
I got my Fx30 today. So excited to shoot with it. Thanks for the tutorial. ❤ appreciate it.
A powerful guide for a powerful camera. Thanks a lot!
I’m going to have to watch again with a notebook & take notes. I’m not a total beginner, but I always forget how I program things & end up back at auto settings. 🤣 this is fantastic material.
Glad it was helpful and yeah its really hard to keep track of all the different settings. I have some notes I refer to from time to time, because I can't remember everything from all these different cameras... lol
Thank you so much for taking time to make this video. You broke everything down very well. I have shot ENG cameras for a long time and am trying to expand my skills. This video is what I needed. Bookmarked as I am sure I will be visiting it again.
Very nice video. Only at 9:40 yet.
Quick note: that micro USB port is not just a simple micro USB port but Sony’s own Multi port which aside from regular USB also works for camera control, such as gimbal controls like you mentioned or external third party and obviously OE controller grips and so on.
I cant afford an fx 30. However, i love cameras, so watching a master class on one of the top end cameras has been a joy. Thank you for your experience and expertise in this area.❤❤❤ 😊😊😊
Thanks for watching!
Good Job Jason a year ago . Just sold my FX6 today was a real complicated one and waste of money so I decided to go to the cheaper and hope it will be more simple to use . Will watch you video a few times till it works for me even my fx3 that I’ve bought Six times and never worked for me so I’ve decided to buy the fx30 with the handle . Thank you for your valuable time
San
33:00 i love this
Just ordered the FX30…great video you have here - incredibly helpful!
Thanks for the video. The video we all were waiting for.
Thank you so much for putting together this guide. I'm new to shooting video and Sony cameras so this is super helpful! 🙏
Awesome to hear and you are very welcome 👊
Absolutely the best tutorial for this camera. Thank you thank you thank you
You're very welcome!
Just a heads up: the sony lens cap is neutral gray so you can use that to capture custom white balance
Thanks a lot for this in depth crash course. Very informative. Well done.
yesss, thank you very much for this video. I planning for month to buy fx30, and just bought it today. 100% don't know how to use it
Really good Tutorial! This such a Great Service for people Jason!!
Thank you Peter :)
Man, thank you Jason! This video is exactly what I needed!
Very welcome!
Brilliant thankyou, our FX30 arrives tomorrow so I’ll be rewatching this then
Awesome to here Phil, and the FX30 is an incredible camera!
Greatest unboxing and setup video ever!
Thanks :)
Just upgraded from sony a6300 to this beast and watched many tutorials about it but this was the most completed tutorial for sony fx30 , thank you 🙌
Just discovered you. Your video was extremely useful, concise and informative. Thank you very much your a star 🎆 I will definitely return to your channel.
These guides are excellent Jay - well done ⭐
Thanks Mark :)
Great video and thank you so much! I actually leaned alot! So thank you! but .. why didn’t you use the touch screen when picking the file name on minute 38:01? Lol
Just wondering
Thank you :) Because I tend to want to show the view how there are multiple ways to do things.. I usually use the buttons as apposed to the screen in the real world myself. People coming from smartphones and stuff are going to gravitate towards the touch I would imagine, so I like to show both.
Thank you so much, Jason! Such a big help for a beginner like me :)
Wow, brother; what a complete guide. Subscribed. Amazing job!
Thanks and I'm glad it helped :)
Eternal Thanks, Jason, my Bro!! You're The Man. 😎
this is immensely helpful. Thank you so much for making this!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for making these video's. I just picked up this camera and i am VERY excited to use it!
*there is SOO much info I had to recharge my Camera after this video lmao But I'm learning. Great Video*
Awesome and Thank you for the kind words!
@@Jason_Hermann oh you deserve it. I'll more then likely be using your video as references if I need to find something lmao
Thanks to this video I have found new wheel for iris :) I haven't noticed that before. Abilty to change shutter.iso, aperture without using menu is sooooo good to have.
can you please do a video in which you explain how to transfer videos from this sony to a mac? cause when i transfer my videos, they seem to be completely without the color settings that i've putted into the camera. thank you so much
درود به شما جیسون عزیز،من تقدیر و تشکر دوستان شمارو خواندم و باید بگم که شما بسیار زیبا و با دقت بسیار به خوبی توضیح میدهید کار با دوربین سونی FX30 را فقط اینکه من زبان انگلیسی را نمیدانم و فارسی صحبت میکنم ولی با این حال از شما برای وقت زیادی که گذاشتین سپاسگزارم. کاش کسی پیدا میشد و به زبان فارسی همین توضیحات شمارو میگفت👍🙏
At 32:49 you menu is showing the auto or manual settings next to iso and f5.6 and 1/250 that you talk about and set them all on auto but i dont see all those. The menu is different but i have it on movie mode and its all in the same settings as you outside of that cause i have been following along. Anything that would cause those to not show up?
Also your frame rate shows the exact number but mine shows the 23.98p and so on. Not sure why this is.
I’m looking at the image quality settings on my fx30 and I’m only seeing jpeg, fine and 26m. I am not seeing a RAW option. AI claims that the fx30 does not have a way to record still images or video internally in RAW format, only when connected to an external recorder via HDMI. Can you explain if the settings changed in the last 2 years?
much appreciated
very thorough
Thanks for this great video. When I attach an external monitor, the monitor on the camera turns off. I'd like to see both obviously. Where can I change that? Thanks
Hey James, you can't have both on at the same time if you have the camera info displayed on the external monitor. If you turn off display info in the hdmi settings both screens should be on, but only the camera settings will appear on the fx30 screen and the monitor is a clean looking output.
@@Jason_Hermann Bravo! Thank you so much. I just installed my first rig and I need to keep the monitor open.
Love it. Thank you so much. Still deciding between fx30 and pocket 6k pro. Leaning towards fx30 though.
With this camera fx30.. can I use lens full frame 24-70mm gm ii.please
Yes
Jason, this is awesome, I am going to have to go through and watch it again. I watched it once when I ordered the FX30 and now that I got it I have watched about the first 40 minutes and will take a break and come back tomorrow. One thing that I don't know if I missed or not, was the W/T toggle, does it do clear image zoom by default or do I have to set it up? I have a Sony 50mm f1.4 GM on it now and it doesn't seem to be working. I am getting an invalid with this lens message.
Do you think this camera is good to video your sons night football game from the sidelines at either 60 or 120 fps? I like to use slow motion on some plays.
Yes, it's one of the best options on the market today in my opinion.
Watching this because thinking of getting this camera, my only concern is the air in/out take vents, wouldn’t it be dust magnets?
I don't think so as I have not heard of any complaints in that regard.... I would imagine an occasional cleaning from Sony if in dirty environments would be recommended. They offer that with there Pro service.
Question, when you add a tripod plate it looks like it covers the fan inlet vent, is that correct?
Yes, the plate I used was huge and it slightly blocked the fan inlet, but not completely... That tripod plat is larger than normal though and I should have used a different one. Either way the vent still had some breathing room and it caused no issues...
Syncing up camera times > 45:23
Grid view (on) > 47:51
Setting exposure w/ dial > 49:28
CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE (using a color card to set white balance) > 49:59 [consider doing this w/ sony lens cap??]
Change transition of blur speed > 53:51
CHANGEEEE focus transition speed of SUBJECT > 54:20
Turn on face/frame display > 57:11
Is this camera good instead of the A6600? I never use burst or action photography. I also saw that this camera is good for photography....
This FX30 is optimized for video and has a built in cooling fan for longer form recording in warm environments. It can take photos, but I would not recommend this camera for photography. The A6400 geni.us/L75omA is a great option, or the A7 IV geni.us/ZlYsk is what I have and is full frame... The A7C geni.us/N6UyGd would be a more affordable option similar to the A6400, but a full frame version...
Can you attach a clip on mic on there?
Hi Jason, great guide! i need to film on tripod (on a studio) for 6 hours. Can i use the camera plugged to the USB charger all the way? I bought the original Sony Adaptador de CA ACPW20 but found out it doesn't work for the FX30 and can't find a Sony battery adapter for this camera model.
If you have a PD Power Source that will power the camera with the battery inside for a long while, but in my opinion what I would recommend for a studio environment is a Dummy Battery solution like this: geni.us/KfnlFY
Does it shoot 3EV or 5EV when the drive mode is on Bracketing?
You set that yourself to what you desire.
My FX30 has a SELP 18200 power zoom lens. When zooming in, it stops at frequent intervals, requiring the zoom lever to be pulled again to continue the zoom. When zooming out, holding the lever allows for a nice constant zoom from 200mm all the way out to 18mm. Do you know how to tell it to do that when zooming in, so that I could hold the lever and go from 18mm to 200 mm without it automatically stopping at intervals? Thanks!
Hey there, The only thing I can think of is you are hitting clear image zoom and/ or digital zoom. Try using optical zoom only and using the lever on the lens itself just to check for sure...
Hi! For the Sony fx30 how do you turn on the centerline to show that the camera is straight horizontally?
Press the display button on the back of the camera to cycle thru the different screen views...
I have white highlight lines around objects on camera moniter screen, how do i get rid of that?
Turn off Focus Peaking: MENU → (Focus) → [Peaking Display] → OFF
@Jason_Hermann I will try it and get back to you, I really appreciate the reply brother!
@Jason_Hermann it worked, omg, thank you brother, I appreciate the altruism in helping me
You are very welcome and all the best, Jay
This is the most thorough tutorial of FX30 in YT. I only have the Sony - AX43A 4K Handycam with Exmore R CMOS sensor camcorder.
But what is “Log shooting?” What’s it for??
Now, I have to buy this camera 😂.
Thanks, and Log shooting is the more advanced method that will yield you more dynamic range and post processing editing/ grading control of the footage.
Great video, mine is on order I'm sure I will be referring back to this info many times
Right on Randy 👊
What a great video! Much appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What do you think is better wait for the new 6700?thx for your job
It's very hard to say, because I have no idea if Sony is going to come out with an A6700. I hope they do, but do not know... So for photography specifically I would wait, but if your into video the FX30 is an awesome option!
What to do to see how long the camera has been used
I just recently purchased the fx-30, and I’m trying to figure out why is my fps displayed as 59.94, 29.97 and 23.98 instead of the normal 120, 60, 30, 24? My FX3 and other Sony cameras I have all display it the right way, but this one don’t. Is there anyway to correct it?
Watched this after I unboxed mine. Moved from canon so I have experience with cameras but I def learned a few things I would t have figured out for a bit 😂
Super helpful! Thank you for this!!!
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Awesome, thank you!
Your tripod plate is covering the cooling vent. Does that not cause a problem?
No it still has room for the air to flow, but of course ideally you would not want to cover the vent with long for recording...
Thank you!!! Made it easy for me 💯
Your video is the best on explaining the the whole settings on the camera I just purchased mine, but mine is showing 23.98 f why is that? I live in California.
This was an awesome video. I noticed one thing about the camera Your battery started at 85% and dropped to 32 % in the span of the video. How's the battery duration on the camera in Video?
Keep in mind I was working with the camera a lot longer than the actual video was due to the magic of editing ;) Standard Battery Life: With the default settings, the Sony FX30's battery life for movie shooting can last approximately 115 minutes for actual recording and 175 minutes for continuous recording, according to CIPA standards. This is with the battery fully charged and using a Sony CFexpress Type A memory card
@ that’s great. Thanks for the reply
Tell me how comes by your great reviews i have first purchased zv-e10 and now fx30 expected to arrive tomorrow great job @sony should have you as their side man lol
hahah, thanks ;)
Thank you! 🙏
Hi Jason, I'm looking for the optimal settings on the Sony FX30 to eliminate motion blur when shooting moving cars on the street. Currently, setting the shutter speed to auto seems to be the only way to achieve some clarity and smoothness. However, the general rule is to set the shutter speed to double the fps. When I shoot with auto shutter speed, it often goes to 1/800 or 1/1000, which doesn't align with the rule, and there are still clarity issues with moving cars.
This issue also persists when I'm stationary in a chair, moving the camera in a circular motion. Even large letters on a cereal box appear blurred. I've tried adjusting the shooting mode to Flexible Exposure Mode and even manual mode. I've set the focus to Continuous AF and also experimented with manual focus. Additionally, I've tested different auto focus transition speeds, such as 5, and AF shift sensitivity settings, ranging from 5 to 1. I've also played with focus area settings, trying both wide and spot focus.
Despite these efforts, I haven't eliminated motion blur or the slight shaking of objects. It's as if the letters aren't entirely clear when I'm shooting. Can you please advise me on the settings I need to adjust to resolve this issue with the Sony FX30 camera? Thanks in advance
To illuminate motion blur you will need to increase the shutter speed. I don't see any way around that fact. I agree about the rule, but that also depends on what you are doing. Filming high speed moving subjects is much harder than slow or non moving subjects as we know...
@@Jason_Hermann Hi Jason thanks for the reply, do you have any recommendations for such occasions, say while you shoot sports events and shoot city traffic? do you suggest any parameters?
Thanks for this usefull Guide, really well explained. I have a question though, I see your frame rate goes from 24p to 120p and you also have 30 and 60... on mine, I only have 25, 50 and 100p, do you have a specific setting ?
You r camera is set to PAL mode, mince is set to NTSC, because I line in North America... The camera ship that way depending on where you live... You can change it here: MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2220/v1/en/contents/TP1000845206.html?search=pal
Amen for this video!!
DO you have to have 2 memory cards in before recording on this?
You can use just one card if you want....
Thank you so much Jason :) ❤
Hey @Jason, love your work, you are my go to, for every new camera.
I have the fx30, and I was wondering why my camera shows Frame Rate with: 59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p / 119.88p instead of 60 /30 / 24 and 120 ?
That is normal and yes a bit odd I agree... You can look into frame rates for a few hours if you really want to know all the weirdness that goes into it... I honestly do not recall off the top of my head why, but I have looked it up in the past out of curiosity and at the ned of the day it has no noticeable effect on anything I do...
Hi there!! Excellent videos & very informative as always. I just currently purchased the PDP 4” pro e series what would you recommend for spring assembly kit for it. I’m not running a comp on it. Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks
Sorry I have no idea what you are referring to....
How to shoot sdd directly in fx30 plz tell me