Cinema
Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera Rental in Surrey, BC
The FX3 is Sony's full-frame cinema camera in a body small enough for a light gimbal. It shoots 4K up to 120 fps and holds up well in low light, which is why it's the one we suggest for interviews, brand videos and short films that need to look cinematic. It takes Sony E-mount lenses, and the XLR handle in the case gives you two XLR mic inputs.
In the case
1xSony NP-FZ100 Battery
1xSony XLR HandleOptional
1xSanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SD Card V30 200MB/s
Also packed
- 1xBody cap, Sony E
$180 / day
$324 for 3 days$450 for a week
Weekend rate: out Friday from 12 pm and back Monday by 12 pm is 1 day. An earlier pickup or later return is 3 days.
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Need earlier or later? Call and we’ll arrange it.
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Plus GST and PST.
Questions first? Call 778-244-4333
Before it leaves, we check every item against your booking, power it on and photograph its condition.
Questions about deposits or insurance? Call us and we'll walk you through it.
Good to know
- It's body only, so add a Sony E-mount lens from the list below.
- It records to SD or CFexpress Type A. One SD card is in the case. CFexpress is faster and holds more.
- One battery is in the case. Add a spare for a full day.
- The XLR handle carries the two XLR mic inputs. It's in the case, and you can leave it with us if you don't need it.
- There's no viewfinder, only the rear screen. In bright sun, plan on a monitor.
Sony FX3, FX30 or FX6?
All three take Sony E-mount lenses. Here's what changes as you go up or down.
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 Sony FX30 Cinema Camera | Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema CameraThis one |  Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day rate (differs) | $125 | $180 | $225 |
| Sensor (differs) | Super 35 (APS-C) CMOS, 20.1 MP for video (26 MP for stills) | Full-frame Exmor R CMOS, 10.3 MP for video (12.1 MP for stills) | Full-frame CMOS, 10.2 MP |
| Photo resolution (differs) | 26 MP, 6192 x 4128 | 12.1 MP, 4240 x 2832 | No stills mode |
| Video resolution (differs) | 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K, firmware 2 or later), 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K, firmware 3 or later), 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K), 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Video (differs) | 4K up to 120 fps (120 fps in a 1.6x crop), DCI 4K up to 60 fps | 4K up to 120 fps | 4K up to 120 fps in slow and quick motion, DCI 4K up to 60 fps, HD up to 240 fps |
| ISO (differs) | 100 to 32,000 (expands to 50 to 102,400 for stills) | 80 to 102,400 (expands to 409,600) | Not stated |
| Base ISO (differs) | Dual: 800 and 2,500 (Cine EI) | Dual: 800 and 12,800 (Cine EI) | Dual: 800 and 12,800 (Cine EI) |
| Recording formats (differs) | Video: XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, up to 10-bit 4:2:2. Photo: RAW, JPEG, HEIF | Video: XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, up to 10-bit 4:2:2. Photo: RAW, JPEG, HEIF | Video: XAVC Intra, XAVC Long |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Card slots | 2, each takes CFexpress Type A or SD | 2, each takes CFexpress Type A or SD | 2, each takes CFexpress Type A or SD |
| Battery (differs) | Sony NP-FZ100 | Sony NP-FZ100 | Sony BP-U |
| Weight (differs) | 646 g with battery and card | 630 g body only, 715 g with battery and card | 890 g body only, 2.59 kg with 24-105 mm lens, battery, monitor, handle and grip |
Shaded rows are where they differ. From each listing's specs; call 778-244-4333 if something you need isn't here.
- SaveSony FX30 Cinema Camera$125 / day
A smaller Super 35 sensor, so less room in low light. It takes the same batteries, cards and lenses.
- This oneSony FX3$180 / day
Full frame in a small body that fits a light gimbal.
- Step upSony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera$225 / day
Built-in variable ND and XLR inputs on the body, made for long documentary days. It's bigger and takes BP-U batteries, not the FX3's.
Works with the Sony FX3
Everything here fits the Sony FX3. Tap Add and it joins this booking on the same dates; the total in the booking box updates as you go.
Pick your lens
None in the case. The FX3 takes Sony E-mount.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II E-Mount Lens$50 / day
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM E-Mount Lens$60 / day
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II E-Mount Lens$60 / day
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II E-Mount Lens$60 / day
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II E-Mount Lens$50 / day
Sony FE 50mm F/1.2 GM E-Mount Lens$40 / day
Sony FE 70-200mm F/4 G OSS E-Mount Lens$40 / day
Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 FE GM OSS Sony E-Mount Lens$50 / day
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS E-Mount Lens$50 / day
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS E-Mount Lens$30 / day
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G E-Mount Lens$30 / day
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G E-Mount Lens$30 / day
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Sony E-Mount Lens$30 / day
Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art DG HSM Sony E-Mount Lens$25 / day
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F/4 ZA OSS E-Mount Lens$20 / day
Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 E-Mount Lens$15 / day
EF to E-Mount Adapter$5 / day
Vizelex Canon EF Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter with Built-In ND$5 / day
DZOFilm Octopus E-Mount to PL Mount Adapter$20 / day
MOFAGE POCO II Drop-In Filter PL-E Mount Adapter$25 / day
Keep it powered
One NP-FZ100 is in the case.
- Sony NP-FZ100 Battery$10 / day
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery Dual Charger$5 / day
Sony FZ100 Power Supply Dummy Battery$5 / day
Add memory cards
One SD card is in the case. CFexpress Type A only, not Type B.
Sony 80GB CFExpress Type A Card 800 MB/S Read 700 MB/S Write$15 / day
Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A Card R: 800MB/s W: 700MB/s$25 / day
Angelbird 256GB AV PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card 1800MB/s$15 / day
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SD Card V30 200MB/s$2 / day
SanDisk 128GB SD Card V90 300MB/s$2 / day
SanDisk 128GB SD Card V30 200MB/s$2 / day- SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SD Card V30 200MB/s$2 / day
CFexpress Type A Card Reader$2 / day
SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD Card 120MB/s$2 / day
USB-A SD/MicroSD Card Reader$2 / day
USB 3.0 Hub with SD/microSD Card Reader$2 / day
ProGrade USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 CFexpress Type B and SDHC Dual-Slot Card Reader$5 / day
ProGrade USB 3.2 Gen 2.0 CFexpress Type A and SDHC Dual-Slot Card Reader$5 / day
Connect your audio
The XLR handle is in the case. Add cables for your mics.
6Ft XLR Cable$2 / day
10ft XLR Cable$2 / day
25ft XLR Cable$2 / day
1/4 in. TRS to XLR Female Cable, 6 ft$2 / day
20ft XLR Cable$2 / day
1/8in / 3.5mm to XLR Cable$1 / day
2ft XLR Cable$1 / day
XLR3F to 1/4 in TRS Adapter$1 / day
XLR3M to 1/4 in TRS Adapter$1 / day
Sony FX3 specs
| Sensor | Full-frame Exmor R CMOS, 10.3 MP for video (12.1 MP for stills) |
|---|---|
| Photo resolution | 12.1 MP, 4240 x 2832 |
| Video resolution | 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K, firmware 3 or later), 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Video | 4K up to 120 fps |
| ISO | 80 to 102,400 (expands to 409,600) |
| Base ISO | Dual: 800 and 12,800 (Cine EI) |
| Recording formats | Video: XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, up to 10-bit 4:2:2. Photo: RAW, JPEG, HEIF |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Card slots | 2, each takes CFexpress Type A or SD |
| Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Weight | 630 g body only, 715 g with battery and card |
From Sony's published specifications.
Manuals and guides
- Sony FX3 Help Guide, Sony's full manual for the camera
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