Sony FX9

The FX9 builds around a 6K full-frame sensor that downsamples to clean 4K with extended dynamic range and the kind of color science that holds skin tones without aggressive grading. Dual base ISO at 800 and 4000 gives you genuine low-light reach, and the Fast Hybrid AF with phase detection tracks reliably enough for documentary and run-and-gun work where pulling by hand isn't practical. The built-in electronic variable ND is the standout — it lets you ride exposure across changing light without swapping filters or breaking the shot. E-mount keeps adaptation flexible across PL and EF glass, and S-Cinetone delivers a usable image straight out of camera when turnaround is tight. A practical body for crews shooting long days handheld, on gimbal, or in unpredictable available light.