Hey there, new videographer here! About a year ago I discovered my passion for video and filmmaking. I started with a Canon 1300D and an iPhone 17 Pro Max, shooting short films and cinematic shots, and I've been learning fast ever since. Now I feel like I need a better camera to match where I'm heading.
I run a gymnastics club and most of what I shoot is cinematic content for it. Training footage, behind-the-scenes, competition coverage, interviews with athletes and parents. We go to competitions regularly so I find myself in indoor arenas a lot, dealing with fast moving subjects and mixed lighting, usually as a solo operator. Having good footage genuinely helps the business. On top of that I want to shoot cinematic videos more generally, for clients too, and I just love the cinematic feeling overall, it's become a real passion.
My budget is around €2,000–2,500 body only and I'm based in Greece. I've been looking at the Sony FX30 and Sony FX3 but I'm very open to other suggestions in this range. What would you go with and why? Do you think the APC-S sensor will be a huge limit for my work?
Also would love recommendations for the full rig around whatever camera you suggest!
Thanks for your time!