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Our selection of the best second-hand equipment worth snapping up BEST USED BUYS
SONY FX9
Why buy used? A solid, fully featured cinema camera What else might you need? XQD cards are not that common so you’ll need to invest If you want the handling and solid build quality of a professional cinema camera that also boasts the latest phase detection autofocus and spec of mirrorless cameras, Sony’s FX9 is a great used buy. Compared to mirrorless cameras, high- end models like this stay current for longer before an upgrade, so there’s often better supply and a wider range to choose from. As most have hour meters inside, you can see how much work they’ve done. With the FX9 coming out at the end of 2019, many have had a hard life, so condition is crucial. The full-frame FX9 is a 6K camera, with its preferred codec being 4K oversampled from the 6K sensor. Initially hard to obtain, it’s now much more accessible on the used market and promises reliable service for decades. With broadcast-standard codecs and performance, this remains a highly current model. For the same tech in a smaller body, the FX6 is a more affordable option. Snap one up if you can, as it features a full-frame sensor and performance similar to the FX9.
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