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

Powering on Sony FX3A

1. Insert battery in compartment on bottom of camera body.
2. Insert SD card compartment on side of camera body.
3. Rotate top mode dial to desired mode (manual movie mode (video) or manual mode (photo))
4. Turn power switch (located adjacent to mode dial) to ON.

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.