A quick guide to help you find some of the best and most essential accessories for the Sony FX3.
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Also, check out the complete list of Sony FX3 lenses.
1. Screen Protectors Sony FX3
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Ulbter hard glass screen protector. Comes with 3 screen protectors and two hot shoe bubble level covers, a pretty good value considering other screen protectors brands are more expensive and you often only get one. One thing to know about glass screen protectors is they are very difficult to get off once they’ve cured onto the screen. However, glass offers the best protection from the delamination bubbling issue that sometimes happens with Sony screens. If you need to replace your screen just hit it with some mild heat first. |
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2. Batteries For Sony FX3
Official Sony NP-FZ100 BatteriesOfficial Sony batteries are the way to go for primary and backup batteries. If you’re shooting professionally you don’t want to mess around with third-party batteries. Rated at 7.2V with 2280mAh |
Third-Party Battery Sony FX3
If you need some spare batteries and you’re not shooting in a professional setting or maybe you have the FX3 for professional use and don’t want to wear out your Sony batteries, these Wasabi Third-Party batteries are a good option.
Wasabi Third-Party Sony Batteries
The Wasabi batteries are fully decoded to work with Sony cameras and are the best option for third-party batteries. Rated at 7.2V with 2000mAh. Official Sony batteries are 2280mAh which means the Sony batteries will last a little longer with about 10% more power. If you buy Wasabi batteries, always test that they still work without any issues after every firmware update. |
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3. Memory Cards Sony FX3
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The Sony FX3 can take UHS-II or CFexpress Type-A memory cards. Finding the right memory cards for the Sony FX3 can be a little tricky and they can be expensive. If you’re not using all the features of the camera and are just shooting more traditional 24p with the more advanced compression, you might be able to save some money by just going with UHS-II memory cards. For some of the slow-motion settings with the higher bitrates, you will need CFexpress Type-A cards. See the complete guide with in-camera benchmarks memory cards for the Sony FX3 |
4. Body Accessories & Cages
Small Rig Body Cage
A body cage for the Sony FX3 is pretty much a must-have accessory. One of the best brands is Small Rig. They make a few different styles of cages for the FX3 and the system is modular so you can add grips, handles, rails, or other extensions as needed. You’ll want to get started with the 3277 or the 3278. I personally like the wooden handgrip as an edition for handheld shooting which helps stabilize the camera for a more natural handheld shot when you have IBIS turned off. |
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5. Best Mics For Sony FX3
Sony cameras are configured to work best on only some mics. Other mics not listed here could cause a minor hiss. Some people are thinking it has to do with mics that are high Impedance. Stick with the lower Impedance mics and you should be fine or pick up the XLR adapter if you don’t want to buy new mics. Sony FX3 can also now use a digital input with their supported ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone which is probably your best option for an on-camera mic.
Wireless Mics
Rode Wireless Go II Compact SystemThe Rode wireless Go II system is one of the best options for wireless mics. They have a great range and connectivity plus they are very easy to use, these are pretty much the standard for Youtubers today. |
Rode Lavalier Go Omnidirectional Microphone For Wireless GoThe official Lav mic for the Rode Wireless Go II system. You can often find these as part of a kit so they are included in the whole system, or sometimes you can buy them separately. Keep in mind the cable is 3.9′ which is pretty standard for a lav mic cable. If you want to plug a mic like this directly into your camera to record Youtube videos at home, you may need to get an audio extension cable. |
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On-Camera Mics
Rode NTG Hybrid MicAn overall great shotgun mic with lots of versatility. Because these mics have a USB connector, you can also plug it directly into your computer without needing an audio interface. |
Sony ECM-B1M Shotgun MicrophoneThe Sony ECM-B1M uses a digital interface for cleaner audio for cameras that support it. If you’re using it on an older Sony camera, the mic will switch over to the analog interface. Cameras like the Sony FX3 that have the Intelligent Hot Shoe can take advantage of the digital capabilities of this microphone. |
Sony XLR-K3M XLR Audio Adapter Kit with Shotgun MicrophoneLike the Sony ECM-B1M, the XLR-K3M adapter kit also uses the new Sony Intelligent Hot Shoe which allows you to take advantage of a digital interface with very clean sound. Not only is a quality XLR mic going to give you better sound than any Rode Shotgun Mic plugged directly into the camera, but the 3.5mm port will also have improved sound when used with a wireless mic system like the Rode Wireless Go II. It supports 2 XLR inputs and a third standard 3.5mm input. Both Digital and Analogue interface modes. Pretty much any camera that came out after the Sony A7rIV will have the new Intelligent Hot Shoe for digital audio. |
6. Sony FX3 Cleaning Accessories
I have a whole article on cleaning accessories and there are a few that you absolutely should have no matter what that I will list here. If you want to see more accessories for wet cleaning, check out this guide to cleaning accessories here.
You’ll want to get some sensor swabs with the cleaning kit as well as some eWipes.
Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths 6-Pack
Micro-Fiber cleaning cloths are my most used cleaning accessory. I use these even more than air blasters. You just can’t clean a lens or UV filter properly without a very clean Micro Fiber cloth. This is a 6-pack of microfiber cloth that is of a medium to small size cut. This is nice because it allows you to slip them into almost any compartment of your bag. I plant them around different compartments in different bags so I always have one. |
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Rocket Air Blaster
Rocket Air blasters are the best. Why? Because you can stand them up on their fins and they don’t go rolling around. There are three sizes of these. I use the Medium and Large sizes. I keep the Large size at home and throw the medium size in my bag. You can also get a small size if you’re using a smaller shoulder bag. If you ever plan on changing lenses out in the field, you should always carry one of these with you. |
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Sensor Brush
A sensor brush is a great way to get rid of that one little piece of dust that won’t come off with an air blower. I usually try these before going for any soft or wet cleaning method. The thing is, you have to keep these brushes insanely clean or they are useless. I find them very useful when I’m looking for a quick touchup on my sensor. |
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Extras
There are a lot of official accessories for Sony cameras that could be very useful for the Sony FX3. While you probably know about most of these, I’ll list them just in case they’ve been overlooked.
Multi Battery Adapter KitThis seems expensive at first, but remember it also comes with 2 Sony NP-FZ100 batteries, which is around a $160 value. If you were going to buy two extra batteries anyway, then you’re really only spending an extra $240 for this adapter kit. What’s cool about this kit is it allows you to rapidly charge 4 batteries in 480 minutes – that’s 9120mAh of power. You can also tether a camera to it as well as power other devices with 2 USB ports. |
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Sony RMT-P1BT Wireless Remote CommanderThe official Sony Wireless Commander remote. Works with the Sony FX3 if you need to remotely engage your camera. |
Gaffers Tape
You need some gaffers tape. At least one or two rolls of black. I couldn’t imagine trying to do anything film-related and not having this. This is the cloth-based gaffer tape which is fairly sticky but tears easily and straight. It’s almost like duct tape but a little softer and a little less sticky. If you’re doing some serious production you’ll probably want to get some colored gaffers tape on a rope as well. |
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Best Accessories Sony FX3 Conclusions
This list covers all the basic accessories for the Sony FX3. There are so many more accessories out there, but I think these are the essentials for getting the Sony FX3 set up as a really cool and complete system.
