Sony FX30 First Look At Menus: A primer for new owners @PMRTV

Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

I just got my first FX30 yesterday (Nov. 16, 2023), and I wanted to do a video of my first look at all the menus, of which there are MANY!!! So this is not for established pros but rather for folks trying to figure out the camera for the first time like me. So this offers my first look and my basic settings to begin shooting with this new camera. Please post any corrections (I make mistakes) in the comments below and I will try to also answer your questions there too. I'm excited about this latest FX series camera that is so inexpensive!!!
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Sony FX30 First Look At Menus: A primer for new owners

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