Honestly, I have to disagree with the rush to pre-order as soon as it drops. I have been burned a few times being an early adopter, and I have learned that being first in line isnt always the best move for reliability. With the one I got last time, I dealt with some major sensor calibration issues that took forever to get fixed under warranty. Tbh, I am much more concerned with how these first batches hold up under real pressure. I mean, if youre using this for professional work, you really need to know the firmware is stable and the hardware is solid. I remember a specific project where my brand new camera just bricked on day two because of a power management bug. It was a total nightmare. Instead of jumping in day one, I usually wait a few months to see if any major hardware flaws pop up in the forums. It might mean waiting a bit longer, but it saves so much stress and potentially saves your reputation on a big gig. Just my two cents on staying safe with high-end gear.

Just caught this thread and wanted to jump in. Before I suggest where to go, what kind of work are you actually planning to do with the FX3a? Is it more narrative stuff or run-and-gun event videography? Being the first to jump on these new releases makes me nervous. Back when I picked up my Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera, a whole ordeal with overheating issues happened that didnt get sorted for months. It really turned me off from the big online warehouses for a while. Local shops like Samys or even Best Buy are usually a decent option because if something goes wrong, walking into the store and dealing with a human face-to-face is way easier. Comparing the Sony ecosystem to something like the Panasonic LUMIX S1H 6K Full Frame, Sony is usually solid but those early batches can be super dicey. Quick tip: Check for dead pixels on the sensor the literal second you unbox it. Dont wait a week.

Sony FX3a will be announced soon, will be available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Adorama.

Nice, didn't know that

Price is rumored $4500.