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@@1839dpAHC Much appreciated!:)

Glad you enjoy it, I appreciate you checking it out:) --- Amen my guy!

Thanks for sharing your experience! Its always interesting they way we can each connect/bond with a certain camera or brand and its always a different experience for everyone!

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It must have been! It seems I just haad left channel active on export, sorry about that. But hey, thanks for watching anyways :)

Sorry about that! I can't believe I missed it! 😬

Thanks Jason! You're pretty well seeing the vertical rig here! I often opt for the "Lightweight" setup and utilize the tripod mounts built into the side of the cage. Then I use the iPad for monitoring. One time I rigged it out a little bit more to include the Falcam F22 top handle on top of the vertical rig, but ultimately haven't found myself using it much more than that one time.

@@TroyMairs That's brilliant! Thank you for sharing

@@darianjones3268 Thank you so much for checking it out!

Thanks for checking out the video man! I appreciate it! I'd be interested in how you managed to pull of the v-mount rig without the use of rails. Did you opt for that SmallRig "L" Bracket type V-mount accessory? Thanks again!

@@TroyMairs Yep, that's right! Expensive, but so convenient. I also have a rails setup with a v-mount plate, but I only use that with long lenses.

@@skymakai I thought that thing was a great idea! I considered switching cages just to natively use it that Vmount bracket☝️ I’m glad you enjoy it!

@@triedge6200 Oh man! That's a bummer, I can't believe I missed that! Thanks for the heads up, I’ll catch that on the next one!

Great question! My native Sony mic holder was still very much intact, there are two screws that hold on that original barrel that can be removed with an allen key. This new, third party holder then slots in and use those existing mounting points. So no permanent modifications are necessary! Is this mic holder better than Sony's? Aesthetically, not really. The finish is a little rough, but I find the FUNCTION of it to be much better than Sony's. The elastic bands allow it to fit a wider range of mics, and act as an isolator to minimize handling noise that might be transferred to the mic.

@@TroyMairs thank you

Thanks for checking out the vid! You've got options with this cage! It comes in three pieces that can all lock in together around the camera. I leave the top plate off of the cage on my rig, which leaves the MI shoe and the two screws next to it free for the XLR top handle or a Sony MI mic. If you don't want to use the MI shoe, you can install the included top plate and it will give you a Falcam F22 rail on top for a top handle!

@@Jasondeheus It’s either a jazzy vibe or Johnny Cash on any given day in the studio!:)

@@Jasondeheus Thanks so much Jason! Pumped to have along for the ride:)

Lol, I appreciate that you appreciate the graphics :) Thanks Dave! Not a dumb question at all! I don't know that there is a specific type of drop shadow that would work better than another, but I can tell you how I did my graphics! I use MotionVFX for everything! TH-cam, commercial work, you name it! The pack I use on my YT channel is "mKeynote" - I drag and drop the animated text graphics into my Resolve timeline and what you see in my video is what you get! (font, motion, drop shadow, everything!) I'll link it below for you to check out for yourself! mvfx.co/TroyMairs

@@TroyMairs This was such a helpful reply! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain and link resources. Just had a look and installing now to check it out. Will keep an eye out for your future videos too! Thanks again

@@daveboyesguitar Happy to Help!

@@enriquefernandezlatorre1079 Unfortunately, I think you've got the newer OS! A few months after this video went live they rolled out a new operating system that really changed the interface. I haven't used it myself yet, sounds like you're not a fan of it? Any particular reason?

@@YosefRaffah I believe my dropout experience came in the form of the wireless transmisson, and not in the actual recording from the mic. So directly inputting the feed into a recorded through XLR should bypass that issue!

@@rossfarr766 Hmh, great question! I believe you can only monitor one angle/video at a time

@@OffTheHorizon I'd expect both bodies to perform very similarly in low light, all things being equal. When it comes to the more budget friendly, low light option the s5iix probably wins because of the available lenses! Their lineup of prime lenses are quite afford and would be helpful in low light given their wider aperture. The sony equivalent will be a bit more expensive. Great question! Thanks for checking out the vid!

Would you rather see ND’s or IBIS? I know the Burano has both, but that likely requires a larger body to accommodate it. So just out of curiosity, would you prefer one over the other in a hypothetical?

@@TroyMairs good point/question, i suppose IBIS, unless they can stabilize footage with internal software (similar to gopro), then include NDs inbody.

@@RonWilliams215 I was just thinking the same thing after posing that question. The gyrodata stabilizes footage really well in Catalyst Prepare, but the workflow is a bit cumbersome. If I could use gyro data for stabilizing in Resolve, then Id pick the internal NDs over IBIS as well:)

@@TroyMairsIBIS all the way. The stabilization is already very good but imagine if it was even better? As long as they don’t have a cheap warp gimmick like Canons. NDs will change the form factor and drive up cost. I don’t know how people don’t realize this. Like just buy an FX6 if you want internal NDs. You won’t get that for the price of an FX3. I would like to see global shutter and the ability to shoot in different aspect ratios, maybe 3 native ISOs? The difference between 800 vs 12,800 is pretty big. They could add the FX30s native iso of 2500 as a nice middle ground in between them.

Thank you so much! :) Now that you mentioned it, it feels so obvious to have dropped in some of those clips! Lol I hadn't even considered it until now. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep that in mind in future videos!

@@delbeaufilmproduktion7074 I think its a bit of a closer call than that. But Im glad you love the system!:) Make some awesome stuff with it!

@@junglisttt Thanks man! Pumped to have you here:) I appreciate you checking out the vid!

@@dwanelkemprai4983 They've definitely made some improvements through firmware since this video that helps make a tough decision even harder!

@@TroyMairs the only single issue is crop at 4k 60p orelse nothing is close to s5iix as of till date ....nikon z6iii is yet to prove itself...its a honeymoon phase for Nikon.. and good luck buying cf express cards compared to ssd 😆 . And to be honest i don't see Nikon will update like Lumix does to their line-up.

@@TroyMairs and i wish in next version of s5iix they include 2 usb c, one for pd charging and another for usb gen 3.2 for data recording on to ssd . I know hdmi is there for braw but 2 usb c solves the problem of dummy battery.

@@frontfoot1035 Its meant to be a bit more illustrative then literal

They just dropped the price on the fx3 you know what that means right

@@BRobin2023 nope

@@_FrontFootFilms_means whenever a camera price drop it’s to get rid of the old for the new

@@BRobin2023 I can't make this any clearer. This camera isn't being replaced in 2024. There is still a forthcoming firmware update on the way in September for it. Whereas the FX9 hasn't had a firmware up date in over 18 months and its the oldest of the FX series. But keep talking. Sometimes cameras have sales.

@@JoeyNguyen-mo6xc Interesting take! Thanks for sharing! I hadn't considered the media card perspective. The only downside of that is that most computers don't have a native card reader for those. So you'd always need a card reader, pros and cons of everything!

Thank you so much! I appreciate you checking out the video:) I'm pumped for you to start creating with such a powerhouse of a camera!

I did! Good eye :) The biggest difference for me between the two has been the built in WiFi that allows the use of remote apps. I regularly use the remote functions of the FX3 and the C70 really lacks in that area. Still an awesome camera though! And battery life for days! Thanks for checking out the vid!

I've used the C70 for 5 times, and the FX3 three times. C70 has a great image, but suffers in low light, and to me it seemed like the internal NDs, even though being great, For either too much or not enough since they go into stop increments, and I'd often have to stop down my lens which is not what I wanted to do. I'd rather buy an external ND with a magnetic system and have to carry it around with me. The C70 also can't be rigged out in a small form factor that's not super heavy. The LCD screen is unmatched on the C70, but that's about it.

@@TroyMairs Cool. As you talked about in the video I too really want to change my approach for video work moving forward. While some gear is essential and necessary, I really want to focus less on worrying about the camera and more about making a good product. The biggest reason for me wanting to switch is I've always wanted to shoot full frame and really I'm just so done with my C70. It's a camera that I consistently have to baby and I'm worried that at any moment I will break the monitor again. It was a great camera to learn on, but more and more of the companies that I freelance for are already in the Sony ecosystem and it just makes sense for me to integrate. One of the things I'm most worried about switching is when it comes to the ND filters. I rely so much on the built-in ND's of the C70. I thought long and hard about maybe getting the fx6, but that would really defeat the purpose of me wanting to scale back my approach to videography. What was your feelings on not having ND filters? I see that in your gear list you have listed the Polar Pro Helix NDs system which looks dope, but how is the color shift? I'm all but ready to pull the trigger on getting an fx3, I'm just waiting on my C70 to return from Canon Pro Services and the Shutter Angle firmware update to come out.

@@ty-k6708 I definitely understand the sentiment! I went through the exact same decision making process myself, and the ND situation was a real tough one. When I got the C70 I swore I'd never use a camera without em😂 (we see how that played out) The Helix system has REALLY made that about as painless as possible. I don't find them to be a nuisance at all, from the physical application to the effect they have on the image, it is as close to having internal NDs as you can get:) I outfit all of my lenses with the helix baseplate, and then use a helix lens cap when not in use👍

@@TroyMairs Thanks! I really appreciate all of the info! It has helped me to make my decision :)

To make it worse, I have an iPhone Mini... Thanks for checking out the vid!

I hadn't considered how recent the softbox phenomenon truly is. It is a super easy/concenient method of getting a soft light, but I don't find it to scatter in an organic way quite the way I'd like it too. Thanks for the comment!

Wow, thank you so much! That's quite the compliment, I've been thinking about that word of encouragement for a few days now. Thank you for that!

@@TroyMairs Oh thats great! It was meant to encourage, this is definitely going to take you places and Im excited to follow your journey...I like your photos as well! You both have a great one, I have the X2D on order along with a Leica M11P :D

@@mikehenkelman2111 You’re too kind! And your packing some absolute HEAT with those two cameras!:)

Lol heard that

I appreciate that! Thanks for observing class today! lol

Thanks for checking out the video! Great question, I wish I could remember for sure but I don't think I used an adapter. If I did, I would have likely just wrapped a bit of gaff tape around the barrel to get a tighter fit!

I appreciate you saying that! Thank you!

Much appreciated! Great question, one year later I'm still rocking the A7iv! I too now have an Fx3 as my A-cam and have been very pleased to use the A7iv as a B-cam/stills cam. No overheating concerns from my end!

Fair enough! Thanks for sharing your perspective! The ecosystem surrounding Sony cameras is a pretty tough to beat, but there are ways around it if need be! Best of luck out there, and happy shooting!

Love this! We could all use the exact same gear, location, time of day, and actors and STILL all end up with different images/movies.That's the beauty of our individuality as creators :)

Cant go wrong!

Hey thank you so much! :) This was all shot on just one camera, with a few different takes to get the right angles :) I did have a friend of mine helping me to shoot this, but I'm sure you could pull of something similiar on your own!

LOL! Love the enthusiasm, thanks!

Great quote! That DEFINITELY applies to this decision! :) Thanks for sharing!

Much appreciated!

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Yep! Sounds like we got an answer to this already. Great question!