Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I give you a full hands-on first look at the brand new Sony FX5 Cinema Line camera. We explore its position in the Sony lineup, break down the powerful new X-OCN
16-bit raw codecs, and discuss it's 5K opengate. I also walk you through the redesigned video-centric menu system, the built-in professional monitoring tools, and the hardware improvements like the larger screen and detachable EVF.
Sony FX5 - geni.us/1AaW4
00:00 Introduction to the Sony FX5
00:21 Where the FX5 Sits in Sony's Lineup
00:42 X-OCN 16-Bit RAW Explained
01:24 How compressed is X-OCN C1 and C2?
02:00 Non-RAW vs RAW explanation
03:31 5K Open Gate Recording Formats
04:21 What is Opengate?
05:26 The New 3.5-inch Screen on the FX5 (pros and cons)
08:08 New Cinema Camera menus
9:55 How you navigate the menus (multi function dial)
11:16 Triple Base ISO (800, 4000, 12800)
11:47 Button Customization vs Alpha Cameras
13:32 The Detachable Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
15:09 Built-in Monitoring Tools (Waveforms, False Color, etc.)
15:35 Shooting Anamorphic (it needs some work)
17:16 Battery Information (NP-FZ100)
17:25 Camera Specifications & AI Features
18:15 Body Design, Top Handle (with 32bit float audio) & Ports
19:33 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
CAMERA GEAR + EDITING TOOLS I USE
▸ How I add Film looks + Halation - geni.us/filmconvert-cb
▸ LUTs I use to grade - geni.us/phantomluts (get 15% OFF with code 'Chris')
▸ Music Artlist (2 Months For Free!): bit.ly/artlist-chrisbrockhurst - My favourite platform with a huge variety of songs + SFX and unlimited licenses.
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CAMERA ACCESSORIES TO TRY
Super fast card reader - geni.us/progradecardreader
Better than a pro mist - geni.us/blacksatin3
Solve WB issues anywhere - geni.us/expoWBdisc
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CAMERAS I USE
▸ lowlight vid cam - geni.us/S-FX3
▸ camera for cinematic photos - geni.us/sonya7cii
▸ old vid cam - geni.us/sonya7siii
▸ high MP stills cam - geni.us/A7iv
▸ cheap cinema cam - geni.us/tSeiY2
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FPV & DROME
▸ Avata 2 - geni.us/YpoQd
▸ drone with zoom - geni.us/IUJpID
▸ best travel drone - geni.us/djimini3procb
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BEST BUDGET LENSES
▸ 50mm - geni.us/sony50mmF18cb
▸ 24mm F1.8 - geni.us/viltrox24mm
▸ 85mm F1.8 II - geni.us/viltrox85mm
▸ (all in one -) Sigma 24-70 - geni.us/sigma2470
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LENSES I USE
▸ start with this lens - geni.us/sigma2470
▸ crazy wide lens - geni.us/qsHt
▸ Real Estate Lens - geni.us/Sony1635F4CB
▸ cinematic 24mm - geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB
▸ The BOKEH lens - geni.us/50mmf12
▸ Close up lens - geni.us/sony90mmmacro
▸ Sharp budget lens Lens - geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB
▸ Zoom + Macro lens - geni.us/sony70200f4ii
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MICS I USE
▸ Best Sony Mic geni.us/ecmb1m-cb
▸ Other best mic - geni.us/ecmb10
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BAGS
▸ 35L bag I use - geni.us/nomatic35l
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LIGHTING
▸ Main Studio Light - geni.us/aputure120dcb
▸ Studio light Dome - geni.us/lightdomecb
▸ Budget Light - geni.us/godoxsl60
▸ Budget light Dome - geni.us/neewerlightdomecb
▸ Battery powered Light - geni.us/aputure60xcb
▸ Spotlight Zoom (for pattern on wall) - geni.us/spotlightminizoom
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All gear I use: geni.us/amazoncb
Wedding Gear I use on Kit: kit.co/chrisbrockhurst
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AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
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SPONSORSHIP/COLLABS
If you are looking to do collaborations, offer sponsorships, or any other requests, hit me up here: Chris@craterr.com
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In this video, I give you a full hands-on first look at the brand new Sony FX5 Cinema Line camera. We explore its position in the Sony lineup, break down the powerful new X-OCN
16-bit raw codecs, and discuss it's 5K opengate. I also walk you through the redesigned video-centric menu system, the built-in professional monitoring tools, and the hardware improvements like the larger screen and detachable EVF.
Sony FX5 - geni.us/1AaW4
00:00 Introduction to the Sony FX5
00:21 Where the FX5 Sits in Sony's Lineup
00:42 X-OCN 16-Bit RAW Explained
01:24 How compressed is X-OCN C1 and C2?
02:00 Non-RAW vs RAW explanation
03:31 5K Open Gate Recording Formats
04:21 What is Opengate?
05:26 The New 3.5-inch Screen on the FX5 (pros and cons)
08:08 New Cinema Camera menus
9:55 How you navigate the menus (multi function dial)
11:16 Triple Base ISO (800, 4000, 12800)
11:47 Button Customization vs Alpha Cameras
13:32 The Detachable Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
15:09 Built-in Monitoring Tools (Waveforms, False Color, etc.)
15:35 Shooting Anamorphic (it needs some work)
17:16 Battery Information (NP-FZ100)
17:25 Camera Specifications & AI Features
18:15 Body Design, Top Handle (with 32bit float audio) & Ports
19:33 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
CAMERA GEAR + EDITING TOOLS I USE
▸ How I add Film looks + Halation - geni.us/filmconvert-cb
▸ LUTs I use to grade - geni.us/phantomluts (get 15% OFF with code 'Chris')
▸ Music Artlist (2 Months For Free!): bit.ly/artlist-chrisbrockhurst - My favourite platform with a huge variety of songs + SFX and unlimited licenses.
----------------------------------------------------------
CAMERA ACCESSORIES TO TRY
Super fast card reader - geni.us/progradecardreader
Better than a pro mist - geni.us/blacksatin3
Solve WB issues anywhere - geni.us/expoWBdisc
----------------------------------------------------------
CAMERAS I USE
▸ lowlight vid cam - geni.us/S-FX3
▸ camera for cinematic photos - geni.us/sonya7cii
▸ old vid cam - geni.us/sonya7siii
▸ high MP stills cam - geni.us/A7iv
▸ cheap cinema cam - geni.us/tSeiY2
----------------------------------------------------------
FPV & DROME
▸ Avata 2 - geni.us/YpoQd
▸ drone with zoom - geni.us/IUJpID
▸ best travel drone - geni.us/djimini3procb
----------------------------------------------------------
BEST BUDGET LENSES
▸ 50mm - geni.us/sony50mmF18cb
▸ 24mm F1.8 - geni.us/viltrox24mm
▸ 85mm F1.8 II - geni.us/viltrox85mm
▸ (all in one -) Sigma 24-70 - geni.us/sigma2470
----------------------------------------------------------
LENSES I USE
▸ start with this lens - geni.us/sigma2470
▸ crazy wide lens - geni.us/qsHt
▸ Real Estate Lens - geni.us/Sony1635F4CB
▸ cinematic 24mm - geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB
▸ The BOKEH lens - geni.us/50mmf12
▸ Close up lens - geni.us/sony90mmmacro
▸ Sharp budget lens Lens - geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB
▸ Zoom + Macro lens - geni.us/sony70200f4ii
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MICS I USE
▸ Best Sony Mic geni.us/ecmb1m-cb
▸ Other best mic - geni.us/ecmb10
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BAGS
▸ 35L bag I use - geni.us/nomatic35l
----------------------------------------------------------
LIGHTING
▸ Main Studio Light - geni.us/aputure120dcb
▸ Studio light Dome - geni.us/lightdomecb
▸ Budget Light - geni.us/godoxsl60
▸ Budget light Dome - geni.us/neewerlightdomecb
▸ Battery powered Light - geni.us/aputure60xcb
▸ Spotlight Zoom (for pattern on wall) - geni.us/spotlightminizoom
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All gear I use: geni.us/amazoncb
Wedding Gear I use on Kit: kit.co/chrisbrockhurst
----------------------------------------------------------
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORSHIP/COLLABS
If you are looking to do collaborations, offer sponsorships, or any other requests, hit me up here: Chris@craterr.com
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