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Cinema Camera Setups: Complete Gear Stacks from $4,254 to $21,245
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items Complete cinema camera stacks at three budgets, from a $4,254 Sony FX30 build to a $21,245 Sony FX6 package. Some links may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Every stack is a full working kit - body, lens, media, power, support and audi...
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VALUE: FX30 vs S5IIX
PERFORMANCE: C50, FX3A
PROFESSIONAL: C80 vs FX6
VALUE: FX30 vs S5IIX
Best first cinema camera setup under $4,300 - two complete stacks. FX30 $4,254.13: Super 35 cinema body with Cine EI and the Sony E-mount lens path, for solo filmmakers who want cinema-line menus and a Sony upgrade path. S5IIX $4,288.09: full-frame h...
FX30 | Essential body, $2,098. Super 35 E-mount, Cine EI, phase-detect AF. Choose this stack for cinema-line menus and the Sony upgrade path; the S5IIX suits hybrid shooters who need IBIS and full-frame. Stack baseline $4,254.13; tax/shipping extra.
Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera
FX30 stack - audio. On-camera shotgun mic. Essential.
RODE VideoMic NTG Hybrid Analog/USB Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
FX30 stack - lens. 27-75mm equiv constant f/2.8. Essential.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E)
FX30 | Essential power. NP-FZ100, qty 2 at $88 each: $176 total. USB in-camera charging. Oct 19 baseline; excludes tax and shipping.
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery (2280mAh)
FX30 | Essential media: ProGrade 128GB V60 SDXC 2-pack. $222.29 baseline; tax/shipping extra. Verify selected recording mode; CFexpress A upgrade optional.
ProGrade Digital 128GB Gold UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)
FX30 | Essential support. Magnus VT-4000 fluid-head tripod, $159 baseline. For the light FX30 kit; do not transfer this support choice to the heavier URSA rig.
Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head
FX30 | Essential bag. Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III, $279.95 baseline. Configure dividers for the final kit; remove rig accessories for transport.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III Backpack (Black, 17L)
FX30 | Essential offload storage. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V3, 2TB, $429.99 baseline. Make a second independent copy before erasing camera cards.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
FX30 | Optional media: Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH, $368. Not in essential total.
Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card
FX30 | Optional ND: Tiffen 82mm variable ND, $89. Requires 55-82mm step-up ring on Sigma 18-50; ring priced separately.
Tiffen Variable ND Filter (82mm, 2 to 8-Stop)
FX30 | Optional ND adapter: Sensei PRO 55-82mm ring, $29.95. Fits the 82mm ND to the Sigma lens.
Sensei PRO 55-82mm Brass Step-Up Ring
FX30 | Optional rigging: SmallRig 4183B cage for FX30/FX3, $67.49. Mounting points for accessories; not in essential total.
SmallRig Cage for Sony FX30/FX3 (4183B)
FX30 | Optional pro audio: Sony XLR-H1 handle, $698. Two XLR inputs. Excluded from essential cost.
Sony XLR-H1 XLR Handle Unit
S5IIX | Essential body, $1,797.99. Full-frame L-mount. Choose this stack for IBIS and direct SSD recording in a hybrid photo-video kit; the FX30 suits video-first shooters who want cinema-line menus. Complete baseline $4,268.10 before tax/shipping; O...
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera
S5IIX | Essential lens: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN, L-mount, $989. Full-frame standard zoom. Do not substitute the Sony E variant.
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L
S5IIX | Essential power: DMW-BLK22, qty 2 at $79.99; $159.98 line total. USB in-camera charging. Oct 19 baseline.
Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
S5IIX / S1II | Optional DMW-XLR2, $533.47. Firmware update required. Excluded from essential totals.
Panasonic DMW-XLR2 XLR Microphone Adapter
S5IIX | Essential audio. Qty 1, $229.90 line baseline.
RODE VideoMic NTG Hybrid Analog/USB Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
S5IIX | Essential media. Qty 1, $222.29 line baseline.
ProGrade Digital 128GB Gold UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)
S5IIX | Essential support. Qty 1, $159.00 line baseline.
Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head
S5IIX | Essential bag. Qty 1, $279.95 line baseline.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III Backpack (Black, 17L)
S5IIX | Essential data backup + recording. Qty 1, $429.99 line baseline.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
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Sony FX30 Cinema Stack: Complete Kit for $4,254
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Panasonic S5IIX Cinema Stack: Complete Kit for $4,288
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PERFORMANCE: C50, FX3A
Complete filmmaking camera kit in the $9,000-$12,000 range - two complete stacks. C50 $9,121.77: internal RAW and cinema ergonomics, no IBIS/EVF, for video-first shooters. FX3A $11,799.58: Sony E-mount cinema line with the XLR handle. Different workf...
C50 | Essential body. Qty 1, $3,699.00 line baseline. Choose this stack for internal RAW and cinema ergonomics at a mid-tier price; the S1II suits hybrid shooters who need IBIS/EVF, the FX3A the Sony E-mount cinema line. Stack baseline $9,121.77; tax...
Canon EOS C50 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Canon RF)
C50 | Essential lens (primary). Qty 1, $1,399.00 line baseline.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
C50 | Essential lens (secondary). Qty 1, $539.00 line baseline.
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
C50 | Essential audio. Qty 1, $307.90 line baseline.
RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder with Hiding Starter Kit (Black)
C50 | Essential power. Qty 2, $158.00 line baseline.
Canon LP-E6P Lithium-Ion Battery
C50 | Essential media (video/proxy), $299.99. Exact 256GB SKU not on Canon tested list; V90 class met, exact-card certification unverified.
ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC Iridium Memory Card
C50 | $369 monitor. Power, HDMI and mount extra. No recording Oct 19: power kit (battery, HDMI, mount, charger) now in section totals; 30W USB-C PD also powers it (10W max).
Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" HDMI HDR Monitor
C50 | Essential nd. Qty 1, $79.99 line baseline.
Tiffen Variable ND Filter (77mm, 2 to 8-Stop)
C50 | Essential support. Qty 1, $760.00 line baseline.
Sachtler 75/2 Mark II Aluminum Tripod System with Ace M Head & Mid-Level Spreader
C50 | Essential data backup. Qty 2, $859.98 line baseline.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
C50 | Essential nd (step ring). Qty 1, $5.95 line baseline.
Sensei 52-77mm Aluminum Step-Up Ring
C50 | Optional lens upgrade, $2,399. Not in essential total.
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
FX3A | Essential body. Qty 1, $4,298.00 line baseline. Choose this stack for the Sony cinema line with the XLR handle and full-frame look; the S1II suits hybrid shooters who need IBIS/EVF, the C50 internal RAW at a lower price. Stack baseline $11,799...
Sony FX3A Full-Frame Cinema Camera
FX3A | Essential lens (primary). Qty 1, $2,448.00 line baseline.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (Sony E)
FX3A | Essential lens (secondary). Qty 1, $1,498.00 line baseline.
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens
FX3A | Essential audio. Qty 1, $307.90 line baseline.
RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder with Hiding Starter Kit (Black)
FX3A | Essential power. Qty 2, $176.00 line baseline.
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery (2280mAh)
FX3A | Essential media (high frame rate). Qty 1, $478.00 line baseline.
Sony 480GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A TOUGH Memory Card
FX3A | Essential media (standard). Qty 1, $222.29 line baseline.
ProGrade Digital 128GB Gold UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)
FX3A | $369 monitor. Power, HDMI and mount extra. No recording. Oct 19: power kit (battery, HDMI, mount, charger) now in section totals; 30W USB-C PD also powers it (10W max).
Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" HDMI HDR Monitor
FX3A | Essential ND, $89. 35mm GM lens has 67mm thread; needs 67-82mm step ring (+$6.95, documented extra, not in approved total).
Tiffen Variable ND Filter (82mm, 2 to 8-Stop)
FX3A | Essential support. Qty 1, $760.00 line baseline.
Sachtler 75/2 Mark II Aluminum Tripod System with Ace M Head & Mid-Level Spreader
FX3A | Essential data backup. Qty 2, $859.98 line baseline.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
FX3A | Essential rig. Qty 1, $67.49 line baseline.
SmallRig Cage for Sony FX30/FX3 (4183B)
C50 | Essential RAW media. PGCFX400GIPBH, 400GB Iridium VPG400. $424.99 sale, $499.99 list; in stock. Exact SKU not on Canon tested list. Oct 19 re-check: price re-verified, still In Stock. Canon's tested list covers ProGrade's 800GB VPG400; this 400...
ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card
S1II | Optional RAW media. 400GB Iridium CFexpress B VPG400, $424.99 sale. Required for internal ProRes RAW modes, not in essential total. Oct 19 re-check: $424.99 re-verified, still in stock.
ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card
PROFESSIONAL: C80 vs FX6
Professional cinema camera package around $18,500-$21,300 - two complete stacks. C80 $18,531.77: internal 6K RAW and built-in ND at the lower professional price, with a compact RF workflow. FX6 $21,244.68: electronic variable ND, SDI and documentary ...
C80 | Essential body. Qty 1, $5,599.00 line baseline. Choose this stack for internal 6K RAW and built-in ND at the lower professional price; the FX6 suits documentary crews who need electronic variable ND and SDI. Stack baseline $18,531.77; tax/shipp...
Canon EOS C80 6K Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Canon RF)
C80 | Essential lens (primary). Qty 1, $2,399.00 line baseline.
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
C80 | Essential lens (secondary). Qty 1, $2,799.00 line baseline.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
C80 | Essential boom mic, $999. Boom use needs shockmount, boom pole and XLR cable; not itemized, extra cost.
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone
C80 | Essential audio (wireless). Qty 1, $307.90 line baseline.
RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder with Hiding Starter Kit (Black)
C80 | Essential power. Qty 1, $295.00 line baseline.
Canon BP-A30N Battery Pack
C80 | Essential media. Qty 2, $599.98 line baseline.
ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC Iridium Memory Card
C80 | $999 Ninja TX. Power, signal cable, mount and recording media cost extra. Oct 19: power kit and 400GB CFexpress media now in section totals; 65W USB-C PD also powers it (45W max).
Atomos Ninja TX 5.2" HDMI/12G-SDI Wi-Fi-Enabled Camera Monitor/Recorder
C80 | Essential support. Qty 1, $2,560.00 line baseline.
Sachtler FSB-6 Fluid Head & flowtech 75mm Tripod System MS Mk II
C80 | Essential transport. Qty 1, $269.95 line baseline.
Pelican 1510 Protector Carry-On Case with Foam Interior (Black)
C80 | Essential data backup. Qty 2, $859.98 line baseline.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
C80 | Essential audio (adapter). Qty 1, $175.00 line baseline.
MID49 Audio Breakout AB-4 for Canon C70 & C80
FX6 | Essential body. Qty 1, $7,298.00 line baseline. Choose this stack for electronic variable ND, SDI and documentary ergonomics; the C80 suits RF workflows that prioritize internal 6K RAW at a lower price. Stack baseline $21,244.68; tax/shipping e...
Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only)
FX6 | Essential lens (primary). Qty 1, $2,448.00 line baseline.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (Sony E)
FX6 | Essential lens (secondary). Qty 1, $3,098.00 line baseline.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
FX6 | Essential boom mic, $999. Boom use needs shockmount, boom pole and XLR cable; not itemized, extra cost.
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone
FX6 | Essential audio (wireless). Qty 1, $307.90 line baseline.
RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder with Hiding Starter Kit (Black)
FX6 | Essential power. Qty 2, $679.90 line baseline. Unit price $339.95 re-verified Oct 19.
Sony BP-U70 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (72Wh)
FX6 | Essential power (charger). Qty 1, $99.99 line baseline.
Watson Duo LCD Charger for BP-U Series Batteries
FX6 | Essential media. Qty 2, $956.00 line baseline.
Sony 480GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A TOUGH Memory Card
FX6 | $999 Ninja TX. Power, signal cable, mount and recording media cost extra. Oct 19: power kit and 400GB CFexpress media now in section totals; 65W USB-C PD also powers it (45W max).
Atomos Ninja TX 5.2" HDMI/12G-SDI Wi-Fi-Enabled Camera Monitor/Recorder
FX6 | Essential support. Qty 1, $2,560.00 line baseline.
Sachtler FSB-6 Fluid Head & flowtech 75mm Tripod System MS Mk II
FX6 | Essential transport. Qty 1, $269.95 line baseline.
Pelican 1510 Protector Carry-On Case with Foam Interior (Black)
FX6 | Essential data backup. Qty 2, $859.98 line baseline.
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V3
C80 stack - Ninja TX recording media. Essential. $424.99 verified Oct 19 at B&H (sale, reg $499.99). Atomos-qualified CFexpress Type B for Ninja TX.
ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card
FX6 stack - Ninja TX recording media. Essential. $424.99 verified Oct 19 at B&H (sale, reg $499.99). Atomos-qualified CFexpress Type B; the FX6's Type A card does not fit the Ninja TX.
ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card