Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Sony FX5 has plenty of headline compromises—no internal ND, no 8K, slow format changes—but none of them are its real problem. In this video, I break down why its new X-OCN RAW workflow could completely change the way creators think about image quality, from practical file sizes and DaVinci Resolve support to the huge jump in colour data and post-production flexibility. Once you experience how much control RAW gives you over ISO, white balance, exposure and grading, going back to a conventional codec may feel like a compromise.
00:00 Sony FX5 complaints & the real problem
00:24 DaVinci Resolve 21 supports X-OCN
00:53 Why RAW file sizes no longer matter
01:13 X-OCN C1/C2 & storage comparison
02:21 The 8-bit-to-10-bit comparison
02:51 8-bit vs 10-bit vs 16-bit
03:58 Colour depth explained with crayons
04:49 RAW flexibility: ISO, exposure & white balance
05:32 Who actually needs the Sony FX5?
06:37 Why accessible RAW changes the market
07:02 Sony FX5 demand & market impact
08:08 Why FX3 owners are upgrading
09:08 The real problem with the Sony FX5
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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The Sony FX5 has plenty of headline compromises—no internal ND, no 8K, slow format changes—but none of them are its real problem. In this video, I break down why its new X-OCN RAW workflow could completely change the way creators think about image quality, from practical file sizes and DaVinci Resolve support to the huge jump in colour data and post-production flexibility. Once you experience how much control RAW gives you over ISO, white balance, exposure and grading, going back to a conventional codec may feel like a compromise.
00:00 Sony FX5 complaints & the real problem
00:24 DaVinci Resolve 21 supports X-OCN
00:53 Why RAW file sizes no longer matter
01:13 X-OCN C1/C2 & storage comparison
02:21 The 8-bit-to-10-bit comparison
02:51 8-bit vs 10-bit vs 16-bit
03:58 Colour depth explained with crayons
04:49 RAW flexibility: ISO, exposure & white balance
05:32 Who actually needs the Sony FX5?
06:37 Why accessible RAW changes the market
07:02 Sony FX5 demand & market impact
08:08 Why FX3 owners are upgrading
09:08 The real problem with the Sony FX5
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
----------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------
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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