MUTINY has just released a new timecode and record trigger box specifically designed for the Sony FX3 and FX30: the TC-R/S. This compact unit can be mounted to any camera cage, and an optional plate allows you to mount it directly on the camera body with enough clearance for the stock handle/XLR unit. So, let’s take a closer at it! Since its launch in 2021, the Sony FX3 – that we reviewed here – and a year later, the FX30, both models have proven to be very popular cinema cameras among indie filmmakers, content creators, and small/medium production companies. Indeed, thanks to a compact form factor, both the FX3 with a Full Frame image sensor and the FX30 with a Super35 offer good value for money: In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS), 4K recording up to 120 frames per second, 16-bit RAW output via the HDMI output, autofocus capabilities, and much more, all in a compact and lightweight camera body. Since both cameras fit in the palm of your hand, compromises had to be made, including the lack of built-in ND filters, no SDI video output port, and no dedicated timecode port, to list a few. However, you can use the “Multi” Micro-USB port located on the left side of the cameras to supply them with timecode. Last year, Tentacle Sync released a dedicated timecode cable for the Sony FX3/FX30. American manufacturer MUTINY is now joining the party with the launch of their TC-R/S box for the Sony FX3/FX30. MUTINY TC-R/S for...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 26 February, 2024