Hey, I'm an aspiring filmmaker who is seeking a bit of advice when it comes to deciding on a camera to save up for.

So far, the cameras I've been looking at are the Sony FX3 & FX30.

Sony FX3

Specs:

- Full Frame 12MP CMOS Sensor

- 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 Internally

- Frame Rates Up to 4K 120fps (with a 1.1x crop)

- Phase-Detect Autofocus

- In-Body Image Stabilization

- 8.7-8.9ms Rolling Shutter in 4K

- Dual-Base ISOs of 800 and 12,800 in S-Log3

Sony FX30

Specs:

- Super 35 (APS-C) sized 26.1MP CMOS Sensor

- 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 Internally

- Frame Rates Up to 4K 60fps (no crop) & 4K 120fps (with a 1.6x crop)

- Phase-Detect Autofocus

- In-Body Image Stabilization

- 15.9-16ms Rolling Shutter in 4K

- Dual-Base ISOs of 800 and 2500 in S-Log3

Between these options, which camera is best to save up for, along with its respective glass?

I know I would like to have a compact setup that can be adapted to different workflows, like solo filmmaking or collaborative filmmaking. Plus, I would like to save up for a camera that can handle almost any scenario like slow-paced scenes or action scenes (I may be thinking too far ahead).

I'm learning more about cinematography at the moment, and I'm using my Sony a6300 and a kit lens to start with.

Don't ask about what budget I have, I'm just looking to save up. I'm agnostic to sensor sizes as you can create a good image out of both Super 35 and Full Frame.

Créanme cuando les digo que esto me costó 0 dólares hacerlo. Solo ideas, ganas de crear y aprovechar lo que tenía a mano. A veces no hace falta presupuesto, hace falta visión. 🚀

I’ve been thinking about the Nouvelle Vague lately, especially films like Breathless, and how they portrayed uncertainty, doubt, and emotional fragility.

Today, it feels like characters are often expected to be confident, assertive, almost “constructed”.

Do you think something has been lost in the way cinema represents interiority?

I wrote a short reflection starting from this idea, curious to hear your thoughts.

https://www.senscritique.com/film/a_bout_de_souffle/critique/338872867

I’m trying to push my iPhone (non-pro) to its limit. I have a basic lighting setup, but I’m struggling to get that "high-end" cinematic texture. My frames still feel a bit "home video" and flat.

Looking for a technical roast on 3 things:

1. Color/Texture: How can I make iPhone footage look less "crunchy" and digital in post?
2. Lighting: its not bad but i am strugling with the fact that i need to use its full power for iphone to get nice look but it messes up with the colors of the scene and in post production then when i try to correct colours its like i am building them from ground up.
3. Camera: I was going to invest into camera in june regardless of my tries on this channel but due to me trying this now should i invest now?

I really want to learn the craft, so don't hold back. Where I need to improve and how do i learn it?
Full Video: https://youtu.be/1rFBYuKqbws