How Did I Solve An Overly-Heavy "Run & Gun" Rig? - Sony FX3 | Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 | Smallrig V99

I had a rig setup which would be great for studio shoots, and switching between tripods, gimbals, and handheld... but in-reality, most of the time I'll be using this camera is with this setup; A "Run & Gun" solution with a matte box, which can range between 3.5 and 4.3 kilograms, and last all day on a large V-mount battery!
Gear, with affiliate links:
Camera: Sony FX3 amzn.to/3GQMau9
Matte Box + VND: Tilta Mirage amzn.to/3wvjORL
Lens: Tamron 35-150mm f2.0 - f2.8 amzn.to/3HaJbyf
V Mount Battery: Smallrig VB99 amzn.to/3IVma3y
Monitor: Atomos Shinobi amzn.to/3XhITuY
Monitor Battery Elminator: Atomos AtomX (On the way!) amzn.to/3CY8qkS
On-Camera Mic: Sony ECM-VG1 amzn.to/3HbeI38
MemoryCard: Lexar 160 Cfe TypeA amzn.to/3GNY3kz
Memory Reader: Lexar Cfe A USB3.2 amzn.to/3XDFLcB
FX3 Cage: Handheld Kit FX3 3718 (not available any more?) Closest thing: amzn.to/3ktyttW
Shinobi Cage: Smallrig 2305 amzn.to/3iPDtbJ
Filter Tray: Tilta Dual Circular Filter Tray amzn.to/3ITIOcH
95mm Stackable Circular Filter Tray for Tilta Mirage (On the way!) amzn.to/3WjxnOu
20cm 15mm Rods: Smallrig 20cm amzn.to/3R30a9b
30cm 15mm Rods: Smallrig 30cm amzn.to/3XC9SkS
2x NATO rail: Smallrig 50mm amzn.to/3Hdb9cw
Left NATO Grip: Smallrig 3260 amzn.to/3JeJqtJ
Baseplate: Smallrig 2092B amzn.to/3WlJrii
Monitor Mount: Smallrig 2100 (Not recommended!) amzn.to/3GQV6jc
V-Mount Plate: Smallrig 3204 amzn.to/3CWjNK8
HDMI Cable: Alvin's Cables amzn.to/3J5AkPw
Dtap to DC Cable: Alvin's Cables amzn.to/3Wool2C
Pure Mist 1/8: Tilta Vaxis 95mm Circular amzn.to/3Dd8w8r
Pure Mist 1/4: Tilta Vaxis 95mm Circular amzn.to/3Xz3XwK
Pure Mist 1/2: Tilta Vaxis 95mm Circular amzn.to/3wvnz9P
Hard Case: Vanguard Supreme 46D amzn.to/3WmuIU2

[@shropmedia]

Oh cool idea 🎉

[@JoelGabrielsen]

That looks awesome! Super compact and minimal. Would be a breeze for handheld shooting.

[@Tonellacam]

Thanks for making this I want to buy this vb99 v mount and want to be able to attach directly to my tilta rig , hopefully I’ll be able to duplicate this !

[@studiovisceral]

You didn't do anything wrong. You're experimenting. However, the next problem looking for a solution is how do you allow for this bottom mounted rig to be mounted on a tripod without having to remove anything?

[@Joe_Does_Stuff]

You're totally right. Mounting onto a tripod or gimbal isn't really possible with this setup, but I suppose in that production-type setting I'll go back to the typical cage, rods, and articulating arm for the v-mount.

[@playabledance]

Keep making vids bro, u got my subscription, to see your film making journey

[@Joe_Does_Stuff]

Thank you! I'm going to go for it!

[@jackwillexplode]

How does this effect the balance when you hold it compared to before?

[@mcintosh.motors]

My rig is similar to your first setup on my A7iv, and I’m sitting around 4.5kg or so with rods and articulating arm for v mount battery. While I definitely appreciate the light weight run on gun for certain scenarios, I’ve found myself liking more weight and a bigger setup as it’s just a bit easier for handheld work. Just my experience though

[@Joe_Does_Stuff]

I would say it depends on the application, as you say. I wanted a light enough rig that I could hang around my neck and walk with for 4 hours or so, and this fits the bill

[@Finsterwald_]

Mate quick tip: Please try out the NISI Swift ND filter system with a selection of 1 to 5 stops and 5 to 9 stops including a Mist filter. I dont think you need the matt box and can get rid of it and save some additional weight. Also for your cage: Try to switch fully from SmallRig to Kondor Blue. As far as I know, you can do more with it and the weight is overall less.

[@Joe_Does_Stuff]

I'm really happy with how both my matte box and cage have worked out. I plan on keeping both.