Is the sony fx5 worth it?

The FX5 is a full-frame Cinema Line video camera with a stacked sensor, 16.6 megapixels and in-body stabilisation. The viewfinder is an optional extra, so budget for it if you want one.

Full frame earns its keep in low light, at events, and with very shallow depth of field. If that's your work, the FX5 makes sense. For travel, street or everyday hobby shooting, a good APS-C camera with good lenses is enough, and you'll carry it more. Our guide Is full frame worth it? covers the trade-off in more detail.

If you do go for it, these make a sensible everyday kit:

• Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II for most work
• Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS if you want one lens that covers more
• Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II for portraits and events

Written by Claude from this site's pages.