Sony FX3A Full-Frame Cinema Camera

Sony FX3A Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera (Body Only, Black)
Ultra-Compact Full-Frame Cinema Line Platform – 12.1MP Back-Illuminated Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor (10.2MP Video Mode), BIONZ XR Image Processor, Internal 10-Bit 4:2:2 UHD 4K up to 120p & FHD up to 240p, 16-Bit Raw HDMI Output (Blackmagic RAW Compatible via v2.00 Firmware), S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and 10-Bit HLG Color Gamuts, 15+ Stops Dynamic Range, Base ISO 80-102400 (Expandable to ISO 409600), 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Active Internal Silent Cooling Fan, Cage-Free 1/4″-20 Threaded Mounting Points, Multi-Angle 3.0″ 2.36m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD, Front/Top/Rear Tally Lamps, Detachable XLR Audio Handle Unit with Dual 3-Pin XLR/TRS Combo Inputs & Mic Holder (Up to 4-Channel 24-Bit Audio), Dual CFexpress Type A / SDXC Slots, Includes Body Cap, Multi-Interface Shoe Cover, Detachable XLR Handle, NP-FZ100 Battery, and Dedicated Charger, Native Sony E-Mount (Excellent Condition)

The Sony FX3A is an advanced, ultra-compact full-frame cinema camera engineered to merge the high-end operational workflows of Sony’s Cinema Line (FX6, FX9, VENICE) with the handheld mobility, internal stabilization, and autofocus capabilities of the Alpha series. Built around a 12.1MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor paired with the high-throughput BIONZ XR processor, the FX3A delivers cinematic depth of field, ultra-clean low-light performance across an expandable ISO range of 80 to 409600, and over 15 stops of dynamic range. Featuring an integrated active cooling fan and a high-efficiency internal heatsink, it sustains continuous, uninterrupted recording up to UHD 4K at 60p without thermal shutdown, making it an indispensable primary tool for solo documentary filmmakers, commercial cinematographers, travel documentarians, and a matching B-camera on multi-camera cinema sets.

Designed for true “cage-free” handheld operation, the camera body integrates multiple standard 1/4″-20 threaded mounting sockets directly into its rigid magnesium-alloy chassis, enabling direct attachment of monitors, articulating arms, wireless transmitters, and microphone receivers. The included detachable top handle features dual balanced 3-pin XLR/TRS combo inputs, physical gain dials, mic holder, and phantom power support, enabling up to 4-channel 24-bit audio capture directly through the camera’s digital Multi-Interface Shoe. Running firmware v2.00, the FX3A incorporates the pro-tier “BIG6” cinema home screen, 1.5x/1.6x anamorphic de-squeeze display options, focus magnification in bright monitoring, metadata registration for external ND filters, and 16-bit raw output over full-sized HDMI for recording Blackmagic RAW on external monitors. Real-Time Eye AF and AI-based subject tracking cover 89% of the frame via 627 phase-detection points, while integrated 5-axis IBIS and post-production Catalyst gyro stabilization metadata deliver stable, cinematic handheld footage.

CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES

Included Components: COMPLETE CINEMA CAMERA OUTFIT. Supplied with the Sony FX3A camera body, genuine Sony detachable XLR audio handle unit with integrated mic holder, genuine Sony body cap, genuine Sony Multi-Interface shoe cover, genuine Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and dedicated AC battery charger with power cord. (Lenses, shotgun microphones, memory cards, and HDMI cables sold separately).

Exterior & Physical Status: EXCELLENT CONDITION. The magnesium-alloy chassis, integrated 1/4″-20 mounting threads, ergonomic textured handgrip, port access doors, and detachable XLR handle show minimal to no signs of handling, scuffs, or surface wear. All button labels, tally lamp lenses, dial detents, and Cinema Line badging remain crisp, bright, and fully legible.

Sensor, LCD & Audio Interface Status: EXCELLENT CONDITION. The full-frame 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor is pristine, clean, and free of dust, scratches, sensor-coating blemishes, or persistent oil spots. The 3.0-inch 2.36m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD glass is scratch-free, and its side-opening hinge mechanism maintains firm, stable positioning; XLR audio connectors, 3.5mm mic jack, analog gain switches, and the Multi-Interface hot shoe pins are clean, straight, and unbent.

Mechanical & Electronic Status: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. The camera runs firmware v2.00 smoothly; the internal active cooling fan spins silently and engages automatically under heavy processing loads; 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra internal recording and 16-bit raw HDMI video outputs operate to factory specifications; the 5-axis IBIS sensor-shift mechanism operates silently; Fast Hybrid AF locks instantly with real-time eye tracking; dual CFexpress Type A / SDXC card slots mount, read, and write reliably; all front, top, and rear tally lights illuminate brightly; all ports (full-size HDMI Type-A, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3.5mm headphone) deliver secure, interruption-free connections.