Sony has a new 4K ½-inch 3-chip video camera - Sony PXW-Z300

[Doug Jensen]

I'm surprised he doesn't have an FX6 to go with the Z200. Every time I've used a Burano I couldn't wait to get rid of it.

[Andrew Smith]

I can't wait to see Doug's review of this camera.

Doug: "Hi, I'm Doug Jensen. This is the Sony Burano, Sony's latest high end CineAlta camera, and every time I've used it I can't wait to be rid of it."

:-)

Andrew

[Doug Jensen]

Ha, ha. That's a good one Andrew, and it hits a little too close to home. :-) It is hard to get enthusiastic about a camera that might be a great choice for some people, but doesn't tick very many of the boxes for my needs.

[W. Bill Magac]

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

I'm surprised he doesn't have an FX6 to go with the Z200. Every time I've used a Burano I couldn't wait to get rid of it.

David Winter's latest video where he compares his Z200 to his Burano.

YouTube (Short URL)

[Doug Jensen]

Yes, the two cameras match very well with similar settings. I'll bet the Z300 and FX6 would also match up very close with those two.

[Simon Denny]

I wish Sony would make a Z90 V2 with 4K 10bit 60/50P.
That would do it for me.
Keep the same size everything, I would pre order.

[Doug Jensen]

I've posted some Z300 footage on YouTube that I shot last week in Key West. More videos to follow.

https://youtu.be/5VJMWzt_qTQ?si=A1hYHjWld3dDdMq6

[Doug Jensen]

Another Z300 video: Prescribed Fire

https://youtu.be/I76NTFApCpg?si=S6f7pt2Pvei6OFn8

[Andrew Smith]

Do you have a review video coming Doug? Really looking forward to it.

Andrew

[Doug Jensen]

Andrew, sorry for the slow reply, I just saw your post. No, I don't have any plans to do any training or reviews for the Z300. Thanks for asking.

[W. Bill Magac]

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

Andrew, sorry for the slow reply, I just saw your post. No, I don't have any plans to do any training or reviews for the Z300. Thanks for asking.

I noticed you posted a new wildlife video on youtube you recently shot with your Z200. Do you still own and shoot with your Z300?

[Doug Jensen]

I never did own a Z300 and I don't intend on buying one. The camera I had was a demo unit from Sony and I sent it back more than a month ago. I already have a Z280 and a Z200 which fit my needs much better than the Z300.

[Josh Chesarek]

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

I never did own a Z300 and I don't intend on buying one. The camera I had was a demo unit from Sony and I sent it back more than a month ago. I already have a Z280 and a Z200 which fit my needs much better than the Z300.

Would you say the z300 is a complete miss or just not enough of a change from the z280 since you already have one?

[Doug Jensen]

It's funny that this topic would come to life again now because I'm in the middle of producing a Z300 review video. Not a training video, like my masterclass videos, but just a 15-20 overview of the camera and talking about (and showing) how it stacks up against the Z200 and Z280.

In the mean time, I can tell you that the Z300 has a lot of new features and capabilities not found on my Z280 and Z200 -- but mostly those are features I don't personally need or care very much about. To someone else, those features may be a huge benefit and the Z300 is their dream camera. It all depends on what and how you like to shoot.

I will also say that if I didn't have a Z280 already, I'd definitely get a Z300.

[Andrew Smith]

It's funny that this topic would come to life again now because I'm in the middle of producing a Z300 review video.

Dang, that's hilarious!

Looking forward to seeing the video when you are finished. BTW, your 4K camera demo footage videos on YouTube make for better watching than the badly oversaturated HDR etc demo videos by others.

Andrew