FX3 RIG | The Perfect Rig for Production

A look at our Sony FX3 camera rig that's perfect for production and on-set work. It maximizes functionality and keeps things simple in terms of components. Let me know what you think.

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Intro - 0:00
Rig Components - 2:10
Outro - 13:30

[falconawesomeness]

This the type of dude to come to set with all sorts of good energy and work ethic!

[ftby]

Dude, I love that you called a spade a spade. It’s an incredible production rig. That said, I love the simplicity of my C70 rig and I try to influence in my inner circle of young Sony shooters that I can to switch, either way; everybody has their own sauce they love. And it’s all about getting paid to do what we love with a Gear we have. 🙌🏼

[Blasten]

Your handle setup makes so much sense. Thanks for the insight. Def going to try that out

[MrSchurmann]

Great tip on the dummy battery, thanks!

[earnieboy]

Insane. I have no plans to get this camera but the presentation and information is great for any rig. This is awesome!

[clipsphotography]

I agree on the dummy battery tip, however I run my setup with usb pmd power. Only downside is side is yes you still need a Sony battery in it which is not really a down side but I wish I had a cable clamp for the usb C portion like I do with HDMi.
Solid setup . Love the ND ring !!!

[skymakai]

Nice build! I noticed you said "Tilta Half Cage", though you're definitely holding the SmallRig half cage. Probably force of habit... "Tilta" is ubiquitous.

[lenaandryanluth]

Love the setup! Was curious, can you use both the LCD screen and Ninja 5 simultaneously without having to record externally? I keep running into this issue with the same setup where my lcd screen wont work if I want to use my ninja 5 monitor

[bettadenu]

Hey bro sick video ! Loved the in depth ness to this and the breakdown 😊

Quick question does that Smallrig baseplate just slot on the the Tilta cage just like that ? I have the full cage with that little QR plate on it does the small rig base plate slide on that or ?

I’m just new to rigging so I’m struggling a little

Thanks mate !!

[azizadmary]

Nice rig, nice video 😎👌🏼
It’s the SmallRig Cage, not the one from Tilta.
Keep it up!

[NAKEDBURN]

What do you use to power the camera do you use d tap to usb c?

[EntirelyHonest]

Damn dude, what a beastly rig!!

Totally relate to what you were saying about how shopping around for camera gear can get addicting. I spent a ton of time researching before buying my first camera (Sony ZV-1), and still occasionally find myself looking around. But the truth is, gear hardly matters. And sometimes, more gear more problems 😝

I actually ended up getting some cheap third party batteries for my ZV-1 and luckily they have been fine, but not sure if I would put third party batteries or a dummy battery in camera over 1k cost, let alone 4k+ 😜

Looking forward to see what you guys end up posting~ :)

[Niklondon]

One thing that is racking my brain is, how do you get that less digital ‘cinematic’ soft look like the Sony Venice and or Arri produces out of the FX3 without any filters? I currently use the black satin 1/4 which really helps but I’m wondering are you producing that look and feel in the edit alone plus of course using soft light?

[qdubbbbb]

ZITAY is the only brand that makes voltage regulated Dummy batteries, I've used it on my FX3 for over a year and change and haven't had a single issue

[sampriest]

Super modest energy. 0 high stepping. Great video. Cameras are my “precious” and rigging them out is my Lego’s. I need them look as good as they function. My word is sexy. I show up and they say damn… that’s sexy. Yes it’s a tool and all of that but sexy. This rig gets the sexy stamp!!! Dude there is no link for the VND… please a little more info. I have the revolver for the komodo and would love to know more about those nd’s.
Great video.

[timdanyo]

With that right wooden handle positioned there.. do you find it difficult to adjust the iris dial?

[kooistradurk]

Lovely rig. Do you power the canera with a d-tap to usb?

[Guerrillamoviemaker]

Thank you! Great video! Nice looking rig!

[madupaul]

hey man! nice rig. I was considering the ND adapter for my Canon FD lenses. Any drawbacks to using these? No noticeable loss in quality? Thanks in advance!

[ifeanyiisitor]

Bier nice build but isn’t that the smallrig cage?