Customer Ratings & Reviews

[DISCLAIMER: I have no other frame of reference since this is my first camera] I mainly bought this camera because I had an upcoming project for university centered around making a short film. Although an expensive first camera for a pure beginner, I wanted to look for something I could grow into. I had a lot saved up from freelance 3D work and decided to bite the bullet after doing a ton of research. As someone who's never handled a real camera before, I found the FX30 to be easy to learn and shoot with even while using it manually (I'm sure using it in auto would be even easier). I paired it with a tamron 17-70 f2.8, and the picture quality turned out fantastic. The short film was received greatly, and I can't help but thank this camera for being my main workhorse. There's a lot more to learn, but I am excited to continue using the FX30 for the foreseeable future

Excellent product, it exceeds my expectations, although there are certain cuts due to the sensor, but for the price-quality ratio it is worth getting the product. I have seen Reviews that say that they are not good for photos, but in reality they are. Although they are not so good in low light exposure, you can compensate for this with a lens with greater input and artificial light, then you give it a more low key look. in edition and it is spectacular. I recommend that you purchase certain accessories that will be very useful depending on what you are going to use it for.

If you’re looking to get into cinema cameras, the FX30 is such a great option. Literally everything you need for cinema set up in this compact style body like Dual Base ISO, Timecode, loadable LUTs, and the XLR top handle. For a cinema camera I’d say the learning curve isn’t too steep either. You can pick up and shoot with this camera and achieve some pretty stellar results. For the value, the FX30 is hard to beat.

Wonderful camera! Video quality is great and it even takes good pictures if you need it to! My videos looks beautiful and professional. It shoots in RAW so the color grading looks gorgeous in the editing room because it gives you so much to work with. The 4k videos have looked great! Some settings are a little complicated but not hard once you know where everything is. The camera itself is gorgeous too.

Subject: Excellent Experience with BESTBUY Online Service and Sony FX30 Camera Dear Best Buy Customer Service, I wanted to express my enthusiasm for the exceptional online service provided by Best Buy. My experience with purchasing the Sony FX30 camera was fantastic! Not only did I find the camera easily on your website, but I also benefitted from a $200 discount through the Total Tech Support promotion. The Sony FX30 arrived promptly as scheduled, and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance. This camera represents a significant upgrade from my Sony a6400. From its video quality, color science, picture clarity, and low-light capabilities to the intuitive new menu system and the flexibility to use custom LUTs—the FX30 truly stands out. It pairs seamlessly with my Sony a7IV, enhancing my overall setup. I must also commend the tall slender Sony sales representative at your North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale FL location, who made a compelling case for the Sony FX30. Their expertise played a significant role in my decision. I highly recommend the Sony FX30 to anyone venturing into filmmaking or seeking a reliable B-camera. Additionally, I urge others to explore Best Buy's online shopping platform for a seamless and satisfying experience. Thank you once again for the exceptional service and the opportunity to share my positive experience. Best regards, Renaldo

After transitioning from the ZVE-10, I purchased the FX-30 to continue on my film making as a student and this camera alone has served so much recently. The dual ISO on this camera puts a new level of filming in low lighting and It has done wonders. Absolute Cinema... W Camera...

The FX 30 is a great deal for a cinema camera. I originally planned on saving up ~$8,000 for an FX6 and one lens but when I saw the FX 30 and its price, I knew this was the camera for me. Now I can use my apsc lenses and I can start buying full frame lenses for when I'm ready to buy a full-frame camera. I do miss having a hybrid camera but the stills this takes are very good. Having two card slots, a full size hdmi connection, excellent auto focus and stabilization really makes my job easy, so I'm very happy with this purchase.

Been a wedding videographer for 11 years and have never had a tool that makes my job easier than this camera. Terrific image quality, great in low-light, well designed and built well, integrated fans help with overheating. Sony has made significant improvements over the years to the menu and functionality. Overall incredibly value in a lightweight package. Highly recommended.

The Sony FX30 is a stellar choice for aspiring filmmakers and videographers. This camera boasts 4K recording with impressive dynamic range, delivering crisp and vibrant footage. Its compact, lightweight design makes it perfect for on-the-go shooting, and the intuitive interface allows for easy control over settings. The FX30’s fast and reliable autofocus ensures smooth and precise tracking, even in dynamic scenes. Low-light performance is also noteworthy, with minimal noise and excellent image quality. The camera's extensive customization options and robust build make it suitable for various shooting environments. Overall, the Sony FX30 is a powerful, versatile tool that elevates video production to a professional level. Highly recommended for anyone serious about filmmaking!

I’m so happy with this camera. It’s an amazing entry point into Sony’s cinema line, so you can learn their tech and terminology that will carry over to their higher-end cameras when the time comes. With some learning and experimentation, I’ve been able to customize this camera for my uses and get truly professional, cinematic footage. The amount of camera you’re getting for under 2K is groundbreaking.

Amazing Build and performs well in lit situations. Low light performance makes me wish I bought fx3. Essentially, every lens you purchase will perform worse on this camera than full frame in low light/imperfect light situations

Since I've purchased this camera I have used it a few times and I must say , I really love this camera. They say it's not a low light camera but in my opinion it's actually really good in low light. I'd definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking to produce some great video footage.

Before I purchase this camera, I was incredibly hesitant, I was filming with 2 a7iii that mostly did everything I needed, I even figured out a perfect picture profile to produce great skin tones. However, I ran into the need to to shoot at 60 frames per second at 4K and unfortunately, the cameras I had were not capable. I went as far to consider selling both my cameras just to purchase the FX3 but that also seemed way out of my budget. How could I trade two cameras for one even though the FX3 is a great camera, especially in low light. then, and associate recommended meet the FX30 reminding me that I would be shooting with a 6K sensor that with down sample to 4K all at a fraction of the cost of the FX3. The main reason I purchase the FX 30 was because I already had some crop sensor lenses that I could use on it the Tamron, 17–70. works great with this camera btw. Matter of fact, I work, so great that I sometimes forget that I am not shooting in full frame. I do eventually want to purchase it but for now this has been a great camera and the Best Buy ;)

This apsc super 35 “cinema camera” is the best bang for your buck at this price range. With industry leading autofocus, access to sony full frame and apsc glass with the e mount it makes it a great entry camera. It’s an all around great camera with superb image quality and 10bit color making it great to work with in post. It’s great if you’re just getting into film making or commercial/production work. This camera is one that is reliable however I do miss the EVF and mechanical shutter on this camera and it limits photography if that’s also something you’re interested in. My first camera had a problem where the shutter was failing and the camera kept turning off however I was able to replace it right away at Best Buy and get a brand new one at a discounted price since they were able to price match!

Excellent camera for starting cinematography. Easy to operate for a beginner as well. I love the touch screen and the flip out LCD.

I love this camera the picture quality is amazing and was the best purchase I have made

Amazing!! Would recommend to anyone!! Light and ez to use! Best camera for everything!

This camera is one of the best I have ever had. Shoots in beautiful 4k and 120fps to get really incredible slow motion. Also, the ordering system and customer service at Best Buy made the purchasing incredibly easy and efficient. And it came in a day earlier!

I dont care what anyone say, my crop sensor footage looks better than videographers with full frame. It can shoot 4k 60 no problem and is super light. Menu layout is really easy to use and this camera for the price is a steal in my opinon.

Amazing camera even for a beginner like myself. Even better when caught on sale.