Why Every Filmmaker Needs a Speedbooster in 2026

The mid-range cinema space ($3,400–$4,000) has become the most competitive price segment in professional filmmaking. Canon threw down the gauntlet with the EOS C80, offering built-in mechanical NDs and 12G-SDI. Sony countered with the Sony FX5, packing an Electronic Variable ND and class-leading low-light autofocus. Which mid-range cinema body deserves a spot in your camera…

For the past three years, the Sony FX3 has been the undisputed king of compact cinema setups. But with the arrival of the Sony FX5, current FX3 owners are asking one simple question: Is it worth selling your FX3 to upgrade to the FX5? We ran both cameras side by side on a multi-day commercial…

When Sony introduced the Cinema Line, the FX3 quickly became the default standard for solo videographers, while the FX6 dominated broadcast and high-end documentary work. But independent filmmakers faced a persistent dilemma: the FX3 lacked internal ND filters, while the FX6 was too large for lightweight handheld gimbals. The new Sony FX5 solves this exact…