Sony Alpha FX30 Cinema Line (ILME-FX30) + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN

Sony Cinema Line FX30 | ILME-FX30 | Cinema Line Super 35 interchangeable lens camera

A leap into the world of filmmaking

Step into the world of filmmaking with the new Cinema Line camera FX30. The ILME-FX30 offers a smooth entry into the creative Cinema Line world. It features the coveted S-Cinetone™ look of high-end Cinema Line models, high dynamic range with S-Log3, Dual Base ISO, Cine-EI mode, top handle, threaded accessory mounting points, tally lamps and other workflow-enhancing details that put it in the same category as other Cinema Line models in terms of usability, functionality and design. It also has RAW output and timecode sync capability, making it extremely expandable. Combined with the comprehensive selection of E-mount lenses, powerful audio solutions and other key components, creatives get exceptionally flexible systems for a wide range of creative needs.
Creatives who start with the ILME-FX30 can easily progress through the Cinema Line as its capabilities increase, and the ILME-FX30 will continue to work effectively with high-end Cinema Line cameras in virtually any production scenario.

Impressive Cinematic Image Quality:

The ILME-FX30 offers advanced performance for a truly high-quality cinematic expression. The ILME-FX30 achieves high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range, delivering 4K Super 35 resolution for stunning image quality. S-Cinetone™ ensures natural midtones, smooth colors, and gorgeous highlights that are essential for cinematic expression. Shoot with the S-Log3 gamma curve to achieve smooth color gradation in cinema, and minimize color gradation in post-production with imported custom mapping LUTs. Dual Base ISO (800 / 2500) allows you to capture the best quality images in different lighting conditions.

4K Super 35 / S-Kineton / PPLUT / Dual Base ISO / S-Log3 recording

Advanced AF Performance:

The ILME-FX30 offers highly reliable and accurate autofocus performance with wide-area tracking across the entire frame. With real-time eye AF that follows the face and eyes (for people and animals), the subject stays in focus. Focus is maintained precisely and consistently over a wide range, even at shallow depth of field or when tracking fast-moving subjects with real-time tracking. Stable AF and flexible focusing are available for a variety of shooting situations. AF Assist, Focus Map, and Breathing Compensation are great assist features.

Compact and cage-less design:

The new ILME-FX30 has a compact and lightweight shape designed for portability and efficiency. The body has five threaded holes for accessories, eliminating the need for a cage for optimal flexibility, stability and comfort. Built-in stabilization keeps the entire setup highly mobile and can be used in difficult shooting situations without a gimbal.

Flexible operability for film production:

Quickly access your favorite elements with the new main menu. Focus on composition and framing with the optimized standby mode for movie shooting. Shooting lights and highlighted shooting indicators provide clear confirmation of the shot in progress. Flexible, high-resolution touchscreen LCD monitor allows wide positioning and compositional freedom for gimbal shooting. Zoom lever controls compatible motorized zoom lenses and enables use of Clear Image Zoom with non-motorized zoom and fixed focal lengths with excellent image quality. Auto and manual modes for aperture, shutter speed and ISO can be set independently for flexible exposure modes. Vertical side markers to check image framing in horizontal orientation.

Highly Expandable:

With an optional XLR microphone and XLR handle, digital audio can be transmitted directly to the camera for superior audio quality with a very clean audio signal. Other connections include USB Type-C®, multi/micro USB, microphone, headphones, and a Multi Interface Shoe with built-in digital audio interface. All of these connectivity options provide broad expandability for a variety of recording needs. The ILME-FX30 also supports UVC (USB Video Class) and UAC (USB Audio Class) standards, and can be connected to a compatible device via USB to serve as a high-performance webcam.

The Best Experience with Sony Lenses:

Thanks to its Super 35 sensor, the ILME-FX30 can be paired with a comprehensive selection of Sony E-mount lenses to create a new world of stunning and cinematic expression with breathtaking sharpness and bokeh for content creation. Only native Sony Lenses allow you to exploit 100% of the camera's performance and set no limits to your creativity. Stunning image quality can be realized with a single shot, because a native Sony Lens on a Sony camera provides the maximum support for stabilization and autofocus.

Includes:
NP-FZ100 Battery, AC Adapter, Power Cord, Body Cap, Accessory Shoe Cap, USB-A to USB-C Cable (USB 3.2)

A fast zoom for all occasions
The particularly small and lightweight standard zoom for mirrorless APS-C cameras is the ultimate always-on lens.
SIGMA's first zoom specifically for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor has a versatile zoom range of small-format equivalent 27-75mm. This makes it ideal for a wide range of photo and video shooting, from landscape, portrait and street photography to architectural photography and reportage. With a magnification of up to f/2.8*1, it can also be used for close-up photography down to a closest focusing distance of 12.1cm. The widest aperture of F2.8 not only allows hand-held shooting even in poor lighting conditions, but can also provide effective cropping of the subject by playing with a shallow depth of field.

The autofocus is extremely fast and quiet - thanks to being driven by a stepper motor. This proves particularly useful in photos and video recordings of fast-moving subjects such as children and animals. Its light weight of just 290g and compact dimensions make it a perfect choice as an always-on Lens that can handle a wide range of shooting situations. It can also be used as a "back-up lens" on a full-frame camera*2.
*1 The specifications for magnification and closest focusing distance apply to the shortest focal length.
*2 Select the cameras' APS-C mode for this purpose.

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High speed of F2.8 and outstanding image quality
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary covers the focal length range between 27 and 75mm (equivalent to 35mm format) - with a continuous speed of F2.8. This makes it ideally suited for portrait and close-up photography, where the subject needs to be cropped against a blurred background that does not distract from the subject in focus due to the attractive, soft bokeh.
With three high-precision, bright-pressed aspheres and a reduction in the number of optical elements overall, the Lens achieves superior image quality at a low weight. In-camera optical noise correction further helps eliminate aberrations such as distortion and vignetting. This performance is made possible by advanced lens development technology at SIGMA's sole manufacturing facility in Aizu, Japan, where all SIGMA lenses are produced.

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Exceptionally Lightweight and Compact - Ideal for Mirrorless Cameras
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is remarkably lightweight and compact, making it the perfect match for mirrorless APS-C cameras. It is the perfect standard zoom, ideal for everyday use and up to a wide range of shooting situations. The Lens is currently the smallest and lightest in its class *1, with a maximum diameter of 65.4mm, a length of 74.5mm and a weight of 290g *2, while maintaining a constant aperture of F2.8.

To keep the weight low, SIGMA has constructed the Lens using specially selected materials. The lens barrel is made of TSC (Thermally-Stable-Composite) polycarbonate, which is slim and robust and, most importantly, has a thermal conductivity similar to that of aluminum. This ensures high reliability and smooth operation under changing temperatures. For some internal components, SIGMA made a conscious decision to use metal, as these parts require less material while offering greater strength. Thus, the lens is designed to withstand more intensive use.
* 1 As an autofocus zoom lens with a continuous aperture of F2.8 for APS-C (as of October 2021, from SIGMA).
* 2 Data refers to the L-mount lens.

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Suitable for a wide range of shooting situations
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary has a fast and nearly silent autofocus that makes it recommended for a wide range of photographic applications, including shooting in quiet environments as well as shooting video and photos that require fast focus tracking. This is achieved by using a stepper motor to drive the focus. Because the Lens is small and lightweight, it can be used very flexibly in situations that require high mobility, or when shooting from hard-to-reach shooting positions, gimbal shooting, one-man video recording, and vlogging.

The most versatile possible range of uses was a priority in the development of the Lens, and so SIGMA chose a design with a closest focusing distance of 12.1cm and a maximum magnification of f/2.8*, making it ideal for close-up shooting.
* The specifications for magnification and closest focusing distance apply to the shortest focal length.

Together with the extremely compact full-frame SIGMA fp camera, this results in a total weight of just 712g - so the Lens can also serve as a "back-up" on a full-frame camera in crop mode if, for example, the weight of the equipment needs to be minimized.

The 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, which combines compact dimensions, light weight, high performance and fast speed, handles a wide range of tasks primarily with entry-level mirrorless models in both photography and video shooting, but also with full-frame cameras.

Other product features:
Lens design: 13 elements in 10 groups, with one SLD lens and three aspherical lens elements
Internal focusing
Compatible with high-speed autofocus
Stepping motor
Supports aberration correction
* Function only available in combination with supporting cameras. In addition, correction capabilities may differ depending on camera model.
Supports DMF and AF+MF
Super multi-layer coating
Tulip-shaped lens hood (LH582-02)
Dust- and splash-proof
Compatible with SIGMA USB Dock UD-11 (sold separately / only for L-Mount)
Reflection and ghosting minimizing design
Each individual Lens passes through SIGMA's proprietary MTF measurement system
Seven rounded aperture blades
High-precision and robust brass bayonet