MFA Dance - Sony FX3A Kit

Table of Contents

Equipment Overview

• Sony FX3A Online Help Guide
• Sony FX3A User Manual
• Sony FX3A Key Features
• What is included in the Sony FX3A Kit?
• Basic Settings Recommendations
• Recommended Use
• Basic Lens Care
• Changing a lens (optional)
• Repacking Camera Kit

Online Tutorials

Sony FX3A Key Features:

• 12.1MP Full-Frame CMOS Exmor R Sensor
• UHD 4K up to 120 | 1080p up to 240
• Compact Form for Cage-Free Operation
• 10-Bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I,16-Bit Raw Output
• S-Cinetone/S-Log3/HLG, 15+ Stops DR
• Detachable Dual XLR/TRS Adapter Handle
• Phase Detection AF/Face Tracking/Eye AF
• 80 to 409,600 Expanded ISO Range
• Dual CFexpress Type A/SDXC Card Slots

Sony FX3A Camera Kit:

1 x Carry Bag

1 x Sony FX3A Full-Frame Cinema Camera Body

2 x Camera Battery

1 x Dual Battery Charger

1 x Allen Key

1 x Nato Rail Mount Accessory

1 x Sony XLR-H1 Audio Handle

1 x Sennheiser MKE 600 Microphone w/XLR Cable, Foam Windshield + Carry Pouch

1 x Body Cap

1 x Shoe Cap

1 x Handle Shoe Cap

1 x Accessory Cold Shoe Kit

1 x 240GB CFexpress Memory Card

1 x Card Reader

1 x Smallrig Multitool + Carry Bag

1 x White Card (For custom white balancing)

Basic Setting Recommendations

The Sony FX3A camera is reformatted at check-out to reflect the below settings. Students should adjust settings depending on their filming needs. 

• Record Quality: XAVC S 4K
• Record Settings: 29.97p 100M 4:2:2 10-bit 
• Frame Rate: 29.97p
• Shutter Speed: 60 (or 1/60)
• Aperture: 9.0 (adjust for depth of field)
• ISO: 800 or lower
• WB: Students should manually set their white balance to the light at the time of filming. 

TIP: In general, beginner students are advised to properly expose images by changing the aperture, rather than the ISO and shutter speed. 

Recommended Use

• It is recommended that the Sony FX3A Camera is used with the MFA Dance - Heavy Duty Tripod 1 with Fluid Head
• For extra stabilisation this camera can be paired with the MFA Dance - DJI Gimbal Stabiliser Kit

Basic Lens Care

• Lenses are a very valuable part of the camera.
• Do NOT touch lens glass.
• NEVER change a lens with the camera on.
• If camera is not in immediate use, lens cap should remain on.
• Routine cleaning (performed by Multimedia Lab Manage) and proper lens care on set are essential.

Changing a lens (optional)

• Refer to: How to Attach a Camera Lens

Repacking the Camera Kit

• Please make sure to pack the camera kit exactly how it was upon checkout.
• Please pack the camera with the lens detached and with all lens caps and body caps in place.
• This is very important for the long-term safety of the equipment.
• See photo for proper kit storage.