CINE RIG: Sony FX3 & FX30 - Full Breakdown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Full breakdown of my Sony FX3/FX30 Cinema Rig. I break down the whole shoulder rig from scratch and assemble everything with you. I've been shooting on the FX3 for almost 2 years now and this is the actual rig I use to make a living off this camera.
All the parts are listed below.
==SONY FX3 CINEMA RIG==
Sony FX3: geni.us/SonyAl...
Tilta FX3 Cage: geni.us/TiltaFX3
Tilta FX3 15mm Rod Baseplate: geni.us/TiltaF...
Tilta Wooden Left NATO Handle: geni.us/TiltaW...
Tilta Mini V-Mount Kit I: geni.us/TiltaM...
Tilta ARRI Rosette-Mini Arms: geni.us/Tilta-...
SMALLRIG:
SmallRig NATO EVF Monitor Mount: geni.us/SmallR...
SmallRig Low-Profile NATO rail: geni.us/LowPro...
FX3 HANDLE EXTENSION: geni.us/FX3han...
Wood Top Handle geni.us/SmallR...
Rosewood Trigger Handle geni.us/SonyWo...
SmallRig 2071 NATO Ballhead: geni.us/SmallR...
Monitor Mount with Locating Pins: geni.us/SmallR...
SmallRig 15mm Rod to dual ARRI rosette: geni.us/Smallr...
MONITORS:
SmallRig 4K HDMI cables: geni.us/smallr...
Atomos Ninja V: geni.us/Atomos...
SMALLRIG NINJA V CAGE: geni.us/NinjaV...
SmallRig Sunhood for Atomos Ninja V: geni.us/NinjaV...
Feelworld F5 PRO v4: geni.us/Feelwo...
VAXIS ATOM A5: geni.us/VaxisA...
Mini V-Mount BATTERIES:
Tilta Mini V-Mount Kit I: geni.us/TiltaM...
Moman Power99 Mini V-Mount Battery: geni.us/MomanP...
Portable P-Tap/D-Tap Charger: geni.us/portab...
Core SWX Neo 9 Battery: geni.us/CoreSW...
Core SWX Neo 9 Battery Combo: geni.us/CoreSW...
GIMBAL:
DJI RONIN RS2: geni.us/DJIron...
AUDIO:
RODE VXLR to 3.5mm ADAPTER: geni.us/RodeVX...
Rode Wireless Go II: geni.us/RodeGo2
Rode Lavalier Go: geni.us/RodeLavGo
Silicone Rubber Case for Rode Go II: geni.us/RodeGo...
Sony XLR mic: geni.us/SonyEC...
Rode Video Mic Pro+: geni.us/RodeVM...
Audio Technica Headphones: geni.us/AudioT...
B CAMERAS:
Sony ZV-E10: geni.us/Sonyal...
SmallRig ZV-E10 CAGE: geni.us/smallr...
Sony a7 RIII : geni.us/j6Ph
SmallRig a7RIII Cage: geni.us/SmallR...
MY OTHER LENSES:
Sony 70-200 GM II: geni.us/Sony70...
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART: geni.us/Sigma2...
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 ART: geni.us/Sigma1...
Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART: geni.us/Sigma3...
Sony 90mm f2.8 G MACRO: geni.us/Sony90mmG
Sony PowerZoom 28-135mm: geni.us/Sony28...
Sony 11mm f1.8 (APSC) : geni.us/sony11...
MICROPHONES:
Sony Mic with Rubber Spacer: geni.us/SonyEC...
MATTE BOX:
Smallrig Mini Matte Box: geni.us/minima...
SmallRig CINE ND FILTERS: geni.us/SmallR...
TILTA:
Tilta Mirage VND Matte Box KIT B: geni.us/TiltaM...
Tilta Mirage BASIC KIT A: geni.us/TiltaM...
Tilta Mirage MOTORIZED KIT C: geni.us/TiltaM...
Tilta Mirage VND Filter: geni.us/TiltaM...
Tilta Nucleus Nano Wireless Focus: geni.us/TiltaN...
Tilta Stackable Circle Filter Tray: geni.us/Mirage...
Tilta Stackable Square Filter Tray: geni.us/Mirage...
Dual (two) Circular Filters Holder: geni.us/Mirage...
Tilta Mirage VAXIS VFX FILTERS:
Vaxis Orange V-Streak Filter: geni.us/VaxisS...
Vaxis Rainbow Dazzle: geni.us/VaxisR...
Vaxis VI Star Cross: geni.us/VaxisV...
Vaxis Black Mist 1/4: geni.us/VaxisB...
Vaxis Black Mist 1/8: geni.us/VaxisB...
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Updated FX3 Rig, ADD USB-C PD to ANY mini V-mount battery with this!!! th-cam.com/video/4RoEg8QHhM8/w-d-xo.html
That’s an impressive rig.I wish Small rig or Tilta would offer a ready to go rig like yours so I wouldn’t have to spend all this time trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t.Anyway thanks for sharing this video it’s very helpful putting the puzzle together.
Thanks AJ! I know Tilta recently released a Ready-to-go shoulder rig. That Might be worth checking out! I was never really into building Legos as a kid, but I sure do love building out cameras, with all these small parts, haha!
Do you know how hard I fight to make my rig as tiny as possible. And then I see this and second guess my decision for minimalist film making. 😂 the FX3 is my dream camera because of how tiny it is. But this looks so comfortable for hand held all day stuff.
Out of all the times we have shot together, we know that I like to pack on as much gear and accessories as possible! Maximalist. Lol!! I wish they would have made the FX30 smaller than the FX3, then I could justify picking one up for a smaller rig.
@@RayValencia makes sense. But that’s why Sony made the fx6 for you 😝
@@RayValenciaI find rigs like that a little hard to get the balance right. They always want to lean a little to the right unless you have both hands on the grips - I don't mean you can't correct it but it's a conscious effort rather than natural. The old shoulder mount ENG cameras where they keep your right hand, palm up, leaving your fingers to control a zoom toggle (not necessary on your rig), right next to the midpoint of the lens with a wrap around grip (leather strap - like on the tilta cage grip) and leave your left hand free to focus etc seem like a better option for stability.
@mondotv4216 That is exactly how I have my FX6 setup. I use this same handle setup (SmallRig Arri rosette to Tilta mini extension arms), on there but instead of the woodem grip, I have the FX6 handgrip with the Zoom Rocker, rec button, controls, hand strap, etc. It's a great setup. You are completely right on that! I haven't showed my FX6 Breakdown yet, but I will soon. Stay in touch!
Looks like a great rig for my FX30. Thanks for putting this together with the links, too.
Thanks for checking out my setup! Hope it was helpful, or at least gives you some inspiration for your own FX30 rig!
@@RayValencia Great ideas. I hope you have a prosperous and successful 2023. Cheers.
That monitor arm is a big yes for me
YES! Here's my thoughts on that monitor arm: th-cam.com/video/5EWUJdKNQ_M/w-d-xo.html
@@RayValencia thanks! I'm currently building a combined cinema/streaming rig for our videos on the Hiram Garcia channel. I'm using the Portkeys PT6 for now for the HDMI passthrough, but I'm not sure yet if it actually sends sound
I literally had a whole set up pretty much trying to get something exactly like this. Came across your video. I think itll be cheaper, better functionality, looks better, and is exactly what i need. Just better and smoother than what i was looking at. Im sorry bro because i can tell you spent time and research to get your rig how ypu have it but i think im gunna have to steal this set up to a tee. Hopefully i can make mine look a little different other than my matte box lol but best fx3 set up ive seen easily. For me, this will work like a dream thanks so much. U definitely got a sub out of me!
Haha, thanks! I appreciate it. You can copy it, you are exactly who I made this video for then. I have a new battery plate with ports now, that I'm gonna be adding to this rig, more details to follow, in a video. Thanks for subbing! Happy to be able to help.
Is there anyway to charge your fx3 battery while using with the hypercore battery pack?
@huntcm1 YES! New product came out that can convert ANY v-mount battery into a USB-C PD (Power Delivery) and it has USB-A QC too. So now my hypercore battery went from 5V USB-A to USB-C/A with 20V, 15V, 9V, 5V (3A). th-cam.com/video/4RoEg8QHhM8/w-d-xo.html
That monitor mount. Been looking for something like this forever.
Game changer to be able to get that monitor out in front of you!
@@RayValencia really is. Love it man. 👊🏻 great rig, great vid
Convinced me to build a shoulder rig 😍
Do you hook up the right grip to the camera? I’m not sure if the cables that come with the remote grip are long enough to reach the camera a while on that extended rosette grip?
Nope, too short, I don't use it connected when it's extended out like this unfortunately. Although, I would like to try out some of the Tilta Remote handles so I could control focus as well as Record Run/Stop. I just like the ergonomics (and look) of the wooden grips.
@@RayValenciai tried that wood grip with rec button with the long small rig coiled usbc cable and it did not work.
Thank you so much!!!
So do you have to take your hand of the handle everytime to start/stop recording?
Yeah, but if you bring the SmallRig handgrip with the Record trigger closer to the body, you could attach the cable. I just have it so far out for balance. Tilta makes one too.
Front heavy?
Definitely If you have a heavy lens and a heavy Ninja V monitor sticking way out like I do. It would need more weight in the back (or bigger V-Mount batteries) to offset the weight.
Nice video
I’ve been curious about that small rig evf mount. Looks pretty solid I might have to get one haha
It's a badass little invention. I highly recommend it.
I am thinking about building something very similar. But prescinding from the left grip and the pull focus, so I have open access to the lens... old school, I know, but I really prefer using the lense rings for pulling focus myself, aperture and VND control. My cestion is, how stable would this be? I asume that it can't be compared with bith hands on grips, bit I wonder. Txs!
Hi! That will work just fine, as that's how most News shooters operate, 1 grip on the Right, and lens free/open on the left hand for focus. The Sony FS7 came this way out of the box, with the Right-hand Grip extension. Gives you 3 points of contact for stability, including the shoulder pad.
Thanks bro
Any time!
Is Sony fx3 better than fx6 in low light conditions??
Great vid! Quick question on the monitor mount, is it possible to mount the monitor vertically?
Thanks! Yes, no problem mounting vertically.
Amazing video Ray! I just have one question. How do you manage the storage, do you use SD/CF Express cards or there is any way to use an external SSD drive? Thank you so much, and keep it up!
Thanks. I usually record directly in camera on UHS-II Cards. I use the Prograde V90 cards. Their only limitation is they can't record 120fps in S&Q mode. But they can record 120fps in Regular shooting mode with no problem. I could also record externally on an SSD on the Atomos monitor/recorder I have on this rig as well. That also opens up recording in ProRes and RAW. I usually have a Samsung EVO SSD on the monitor.
So you have a nice small cam and change it into a big bulky device? Not a very good plan!
The camera doesn't get any smaller. Only bigger. If you ever work with a film crew, or sound guy, or a director, then you might think about this differently. If I take this camera out for fun,or traveling, then it goes out with a cage ONLY (for protection). And I love the compact size for that... But that's not what this video is about. This my Cine Rig for doing paid jobs. Not my bare-bones carry. I just got an FX6 too, so be on the lookout for extra big setups coming soon. Lol
this man got a simple camera and turned it into a rocket launcher, it looks like a military weapon with a microphone, but it looks very nice
🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you!
Great video, do you carry the rig by the plastic handle or use with an Easyrig! My fx3 rigged out is between 11-14 depending on the setup and I don’t trust the rig being carried only by the plastic audio top handle. Any experience with this?
I carry it by the handle to transport, sling it up onto the sticks, etc. I just make sure the bolts on top are nice and TIGHT.. I've taken the handle apart before and found out it has a metal frame inside, so I feel pretty confident in it for basic handheld shooting and supporting the weight for low-angle shots, etc. I don't think I would use constant stress on it though like an EZ Rig, because the bolts can shake loose. I wish it was a little sturdier like my FX6 handle. That thing is solid.
@@RayValencia good to know thanks!
Thanks for sharing! Is the audio handle sturdy and reliable? I've heard reviews of plasticky creaks when handling it. Was wondering if it can handle all of this weight
Hey. Yes, that's true. I've mentioned this creakiness in a few videos and how to lessen. Like the XLR handle extension, which I highly recommend getting. If you touch the metal smallrig handle, no creak, but if you touch the plastic you can hear all the handling noise. This is why I mentioned the soft side of the velcro wrapped around my handle. Softens the plastic noise. If you need 4 channels of audio, or 3 mics, or XLR mics, you gotta use this handle. There is another Top XLR handle reinforcement Smallrig makes too. Otherwise, for 2 channel audio, I just use a wooden handle attached the top Nato plate of the cage.
@@RayValencia Got it. Thanks! Really appreciate you taking the time for this reply - looking forward to more of your work!
USB?
The ZGCine mini V-mount has PD for USB-C and USB.
How do you power your camera from the battery?
I have the perfect solution for how to Power your camera without losing any internal battery. I use a V-Mount battery that has PD (Power Delivery), check this out! th-cam.com/video/iAdtcKuT4Jg/w-d-xo.html
@@RayValencia How were you powering it with this specific set up? I have the hypercore neo like this video and was wondering if you could connect straight from it's USB A port directly to the cameras USB-C? Thanks for any insight you can lend!
To me it looks really front heavy
10:26 How on earth is that balanced? Camera should be on your shoulder. Right now all the weight is on your arms. Nothing about that setup looks comfortable for any length of time.
I got a question for you/challenge if you will, do you think theres a way to make a hybrid shoulder rig with the Rs2? Ive been racking my brain as to how Id do it, Ingot some ideas. Id love to bounce some Ideas if youd like, via Ig DM
Hey Rogelio! Oh, cool. Kind of like a DIY Ronin 4D?
On my original Ronin-S, I had the dual handle setup mounted on it. I think that would be getting close to the right direction, besdies the part that goes in your shoulder. I feel like now, I would invest in the Tilta ecosystem for the RS2. They have the powerbase to convert it from the Stock Handgrip, the gimbal ring, focus controls, and even the steadicam vest for the Ronin. What are you thinking about doing?
@Ray Valencia yes something like that. I just use the rs 2 a lot and it gets to be so heavy at times..well, I guess the first thing would be to bring it down to a not so high gravity center, so maybe get that small tilta power plate for the rs2, and I guess ill have to get a V mount battery. However I was also considering getting a combination of side bracket extension arms for the RS2 on its nato rails and with the right L shaped accesories maybe mount it all the way to the front of the shoulder rig