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Sony Cinema Line FX30

$1,848

Cinema camera form factor (no stills grip) with Sony's S-Cinetone and S-Log3. Same sensor as the a6700 but cinema-first design. Best for fixed setups — studio, podcast, event.

Watch out for

Not a stills camera — no grip, shoots video-first. Not ideal for solo run-and-gun. Pairs beautifully with a monitor and mic setup for podcasts and talking-head YouTube.

Cost of ownership

E-mount lenses shared with all Sony APS-C cameras. Cinema-specific accessories (cage, monitor arm) add $300-600 to setup cost.