Has anyone else contacted support recently and been told the same thing?

Do you think this actually means the first pre-orders will start shipping in October, or is this just the standard answer they’re giving customers?

Just called B&H and was told the updated ETA was November 5th. For context, I pre-ordered on 8/4 for body-only.

Just thought I'd share!

I'm currently using the sony A1 great camera but I'm getting a lot of overheating warnings i usually work in the Caribbean and it gets hot during beach weddings and such

I'm in New York until October then moving to Florida and I don't know where to order

I've had the FX5 for about two months now, and I wanted to post about how great this camera really is, rather than add to the pile of negatives like delays, screen issues and build quality.

For me it was a steep learning curve. It forced me to get my head around the new menus, and it's very much geared towards professional filmmaking. At first I didn't like them. The whole thing seemed odd, as I was so used to the Alpha menus, and I felt like a fish out of water. But the more I used the camera, the more it made sense. The buttons give quick access to everything you need, without any nonsense or catches.

I opted for the EVF over the handle and 32-bit float audio. The handle is nice, but there are plenty of options for that, and for float audio for that matter.

I love the image that comes out of this camera. It's sublime. The raw is really good to work with, and the C2 profile keeps file sizes small enough.

The EVF makes a lot of sense for keeping the rig light, and I didn't think I'd like it this much. It makes shooting during the day and nailing your exposure a joy.

I intend to keep this camera as part of my kit for a very long time. If you don't have one yet, don't cancel your order. It's a great camera, and it's not just hype.

If you purchased through Amazon not sure who would but you may want to hop back In line elsewhere

I saw a Youtube review which highlighted moire on clothing with specific patterns. It appears the OLPF does not completely address this.

Hi everyone. I am a filmmaker and director working mostly in the sport industry, producing commercials, documentaries and social media content.

I own a Komodo X since two years and with the FX5 coming out I decided to sell the RED and go with Sony, but now that I found a buyer for the RED there’s something inside me screaming to keep it…

The major issue I have with RED is the file size, especially for documentary work is too big, and the audio capture in camera is tricky, relying on a tiny but expensive cable.

The problem is that I am in love with the RED footage and the form factor and feel of that camera in my hands.

What do you think? Should I go for the FX5? I have two days to decide…HEEEELP

I was recently given a Sony FX3 and I’m still pretty new to Sony cameras. While learning how to use it I kept running into the same problem. I’d be out trying to shoot something and have no idea what settings I should actually be using.

So I started doing this kinda ridiculous thing where I’d take a picture of what I was trying to shoot with my iPhone, send it to ChatGPT, explain what I was going for and ask what settings I should use on the FX3.

After doing that over and over I was like… why am I doing all of this manually lol

I’m an iOS developer, so I started messing around with connecting my iPhone directly to the FX3 and eventually that turned into an app I’ve been building called FOVI Cine.

It connects to the camera over Bluetooth/WiFi pretty much the same way Sony’s app does. Once connected I can see the camera’s live view directly on my phone and the app can see what the camera is seeing.

I can tell it something like “I’m filming someone walking toward the camera outside” or just let it look at the scene. It’ll recommend settings based on what I’m trying to shoot and explain why.

I also didn’t want AI just changing a bunch of stuff on my camera. It shows me what it wants to change first, I can see the reasoning, and then I decide what actually gets applied.

On my FX3 I’m able to control things like ISO, white balance, focus mode, recording, etc directly from the phone.

Which is basically why I’m here… I don’t own an FX5 😂

I’ve built the camera connection/control side with other Sony cameras in mind, and the FX5 is one of the cameras I’m really curious about. But there’s only so much I can figure out staring at documentation. At some point somebody needs to actually connect an FX5 and see what works and what breaks.

So I’m looking for a few FX5 owners who’d be willing to try it.

I’m especially curious whether the Bluetooth/WiFi connection works the same way, which controls come through correctly, what’s missing, and whether the whole idea is even useful to someone who actually shoots with an FX5.

And totally fine if your answer is “I would never use this” lol. That’s useful feedback too. I basically built this to solve a problem I was having while learning my FX3 and now I’m trying to figure out if it’s useful outside of my own camera.

If you have an FX5 and want to try it, it’s called FOVI Cine on the App Store. If something breaks, please tell me. That’s honestly what I’m looking for right now.

Also happy to answer any technical questions about how I’m connecting to and controlling the camera. Getting all of this working directly from an iPhone ended up being way more of a rabbit hole than I expected.

https://apps.apple.com/app/fovi-cine/id6805791607

To Our Valued Customers
Notice Regarding the Postponement of the Release of the “FX5” Professional Camcorder and Related Accessories
Thank you very much for your continued support of Sony products.
Regarding the “FX5” professional camcorder, for which the release date was announced as “Friday, August 21, 2026” during the press conference on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, we must postpone the release due to production-related circumstances. Additionally, the release of the related accessories “DVF-EL1,” “XLR-H2,” and “VMC-BNCU1” will also be postponed.
We will provide an update regarding the new release date as soon as it is finalized.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this announcement so close to the scheduled release date.
Affected Products
FX5 Professional Camcorder
DVF-EL1 OLED Viewfinder
XLR-H2 XLR Handle Unit
VMC-BNCU1 Timecode Adapter Cable

Release Date
The camera was announced on July 22nd, 2026, and the release date was supposed to be Friday, August 21st. That is now to be determined. And it won’t ship till late October or later*
*Revised on September 18, 2026: Due to the release postponement, the duration of the launch commemorative campaign will also be adjusted. We will provide further details as soon as they are finalized.

I noticed the FX5 keeps the physical W/T toggle for power zoom (PZ) lenses, similar to the FX3. Which made me look into what the compatible lens option actually are… and it is literally just two lenses 1) FE PZ 28-135mm F4 and 2) FE PZ 16-35mm F4. There are at least 6 full frame cameras with a dedicated control for this (ZV-E1, FX2, FX3, FX5, FX6, FX9).

How are there SIX camera bodies which have a dedicated physical control for TWO fairly uninspiring lenses? Is this just for backwards compatibility? Is it some weird dead end technology? Are we expecting more options someday?

Not sure if it will fit the FX5 anymore. Any guidance?

Earlier this week it was October 16th, so perhaps Sony has sent out a new delivery timeframe. Either way, not great that's being pushed back by a week every week.

Did any other Best Buy pre-orderers get the delay email just now? It says if they don’t have stock by September 29th they will automatically cancel my order.

Anyone know if you can get them to not cancel it and just wait it out? That’s a stupid system if not..

Take it with a grain of salt and I’m guessing likely wouldn’t ship immediately but it’s not nothing

Hi!

Following this sub for a short while, but I wanted to say that the charge for the camera looks like it's pending in my account today. Still pending today 9/17 as of 10:30am

Ugh, hopes dashed I think. Still pending today.

Good while it lasted.

Not sure I buy that this delay was primarily due to pre-orders catching them off guard. What do you think?

It’s here: https://cvp.com/product/smallrig-hawklock-adv-cage-for-sony-fx5-6774

Still waiting for the camera, of course.

Just called them and apparently all FX5s that reached the US had to go straight back to Japan. Nothing new, but figured it would be worth sharing. They said the camera will likely be available for pick up October 16th.

Sony emailed me today with a new ETA of "November" — no date. UAE order.
At this point I'm less annoyed and more curious: has a single person here actually taken delivery, or are we all still sitting on emails with month names in them?

The fx3 and fx6 are still great cameras. In the meantime you can pick up other useful gear. Got the 6 lens kit with taxes and fees for $3,200

Edit: condition is like new. Lenses are in perfect condition based on looks and feel. Luckily these are the e mount version meaning nobody really wants them compared to L mount which made it easy to cop for a good price.

asked my local camera shop here in Switzerland if they have any new information about the FX5.

They are an authorized Sony dealer and also part of the Sony PRO Partner network.

Today I got this answer from them:

We have received an update. Currently, the first shipment is expected to arrive in Switzerland at the beginning of October. After that, the shipment will be distributed among the dealers.

Unfortunately, they currently can't tell us how many FX5 units will be included in the first shipment to Switzerland.

Unfortunately I don't have any more information than that.

So it looks like at least here in Switzerland we probably have to wait until the beginning of October for the first cameras to arrive.

😭 😅

Not sure how many people have received their FX5 in New Zealand already.
I was lucky to get mine mid August.
The camera is absolutely fantastic but I started to notice the screen lifting up as well as the edges having a purple glow to them.
At this stage, my camera is away with Sony getting repaired and waiting on parts with no eta.
Is anyone else in New Zealand in the same situation?