The Best Sony FX3 / FX30 Compact Cinema Rig

This is my perfect Sony F30/FX3 Compact Cinema Rig in 2023 for my video work and production.

I have put together a batch of parts from Smallrig and I find these parts to work well with the functionality and how I like to use my Sony FX30. Since the Sony FX3 is the same form factor, these parts will work for that body as well.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. @neilfullframe

[CAMTechChris]

Neil, awesome job on the video! I’m rigging up my FX3 with the XLR handle and the small rig cage and small rig v mount. The smallrig v mount is a game changer and I’m super happy I bought it. I’m not a pro so my work flow is all personal projects. I don’t have the Ninja but a 5” Feelworld monitor. It works fine and maybe someday I’ll pick up the Ninja. I picked up lots of great tips from your video. Well done and thank you!

[MrTyAlston]

Neil, this is my favorite video. I probably account for 1, 000 views I’ve watched it so much. 😀 After rocking my A6000 for years, today I finally purchased a FX30. Can’t wait to rig it out and this video will be my guide. I’ll probably add on another 1k views. 😁

[quanzski]

I recommend a Smallrig Side Strap! It gives you that sense of comfort on your right hand!

[rev.jenniemilledge]

You are an excellent teacher, my plan is to watch all of your YouTube’s, you speak slowly enough for me to absorb all that you teach, thank you 😊 Neil.

[unchartedstudiosau]

Love this setup! I'm using smallrig set also!

[dreamstudiotvnetwork]

Great job on the explanation. Good delivery. Alot of people talk super fast. Very helpful!

[dres]

That cage is arca swiss. I just slide that right to the vmount clamp and lowers the camera. With the mate box it should prevent tipping👍🏽. Great build tho!

[wearetrackclub]

Looks great! Nice breakdown of all the parts :)

[mikecardan]

Good video but I would use Zone AF instead of face AF so this way you and the camera are in focus. Thanks

[alexandervasilev]

Hey bro! You can mount the camera without the plate for the v-mount sliding plate! The cage has the same arca type base! 😊

[markw.owensby]

I think your Smallrig v-mount battery rig will mount directly to the Arca-Swiss mount that’s made into your cage without needing the mounting plate. It only slides in from one side, though.

[elmono]

Nice ! Question: how is that lens ? Sharp ? Also, that monitor dummy battery / cable insert: Does it fit only to Ninja or can it be used with any other monitor of different brand ? Thank you!

[kofiboakye]

Thanks for sharing Neil. I am going with this same rig for my fx3. my problem is how do you balance the rig when you put it down? looks like the front is heavier than the back if you rest it so the matte box touches the ground.

[Brookssmedia]

Im going to rent this camera. I want to test it for myself.

[OO_BLK]

Great video. But please drop the music next time.

[DashiellJones-pj]

What is the baseplate at the very beginning of the video that the rig is sitting on? It looks like it levels out the rig completely while it’s sitting.

[rev.jenniemilledge]

I am considering buying a camera which one should I get as a beginner?

[andersistbesser]

Why you guys always act like full frame sensors are the be all end all for filmmaking? Super 35 (apsc) sensors are what most famous movies are shot with. Crop sensors are standard for filmmaking. The full frame mania is a photography thing.

[marvinlovenfeldt]

Get a wireless shutgun microphone like Comica Wm30. Much better for your rig

[nguyen.kimhau]

The focus makes me quite uncomfortable to watch, use zone af instead of face af