For several years I’ve considered upgrading to the SONY FX9 Full Frame Cinema Camera. All the way back on January 30, 2020, I gave AbelCine my deposit for one. When it finally arrived on February 13, I had a change of heart. The current version of the firmware lacked some key features and I didn’t feel a pressing need to upgrade.
When the pandemic began shortly after, the relief of not making payments on a camera that would collect dust felt good. Perhaps prescient.
I’ve seen used bodies selling for extremely tempting prices lately. After much deliberation, I pulled the trigger on one a few weeks ago. It’s a wonderful camera and a welcome addition to my arsenal of cameras. I hope to add another FX camera to the line-up soon. Unfortunately, I can’t decide which one it will be. Deciding between the FX6 and 9 took way too long. I love the prospect of having the tiny FX3 in my camera bag as well.
Stay tuned.
To compliment this great full frame camera, I found a set of Schneider-Kreuznach XENON FF Lenses. It’s a magnificent set and I’m excited to use them for many years. They are all T2.1 and someday I will add the 18mm T2.4.
According to that video, they are the BEST lenses you’ve never used. Let’s change that together!
While operating for Yoram Astrakan many years ago, I spent lots of time with the 100mm. We affectionately dubbed it the “Schnauzer” since it was the only lens he owned from the set. In the time since, I adopted a Mini Schnauzer, Iris. When I came across a used set, it seemed like the logical next step for me. Now you understand why there is an AI image of Schnauzer puppy with a camera in this post!
Here are the tech specs: 25mm T2.1, CF 12”, 35mm T2.1, CF 14”, 50mm T2.1, CF 1’ 8”, 75mm T2.1, CF 2’ 6”, 100mm T2.1 CF 3’ 3” – PL Mount.
Is there a lens out there that you feel hasn’t gotten it’s due praise?