The Ultimate Anamorphic Rig? Sony FX3 + DJI Focus Pro

Anamorphic Lenses provide some unique challenges, especially for solo filmmakers. Today I'm going through my Run-n-Gun Anamorphic rig for the Sony FX3 using the DJI Focus Pro, Blazar Lenses, and a Monitor solution that most might not expect.

RIG BUILD

CAMERA GEAR

STUDIO SETUP

BUDGET OPTIONS

0:00 - Intro
0:30 - The Issues with Anamorphic
1:20 - Base of the Rig
1:50 - Lens, Adapter, and Filters
2:20 - Focus Pro
3:00 - Focus Pro Trick
3:30 - Focus Pro Benefits
4:05 - Focus Pro Issues
5:00 - Rigging Focus Pro
6:08 - Sweet VFX
7:01 - Awesome Monitor
8:00 - Stabilization
8:30 - Monitor Rigging
9:33 - Monitor Drawbacks
10:33 - Storage & Travel

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[amuhinamori]

Thank you for sharing this !!! It really means a lot !! 😍😍

[مب]

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[darkknightwithanidea]

First off 10/10 for this intel, review & YES! Stunning rig. Great intel to those who want the best portable solo rig. I’m impressed. New Sub! 🇮🇹✒️🎥💪🏼

[marks.creative]

I found the Monitor & Control App by Sony also works pretty great instead of Monitor+! It can connect via bluetooth or also wired via USB-C and has some handy features to control your camera and/or your lens! 👍

[danielabary]

I love that you mentioned what bag this rig would fit in. That's been one of my main issues switching between a rigged out FX3 and a barebones FX3 rig, and which carrying case setup is best for both.

[jayrey]

Man that's a perfect set up. Very portable.

[pudsboi]

Really cool. Is there any lag between the phone and camera when wired. I know when you use Bluetooth that the lag is hard work.

[reinaldodiaz]

Dude loving these videos! Always learning so much from you 🙌🏽

[wilmyers]

i really like it it’s super close to my dream rig the only things i’d change is adding a top handle that you can put both the monitor and the lidar unit on and i’ve been using a long tripod plate as somewhat of rails with a npf plate at the back

[MarcEstrella]

I’m 1:12 in and I know I’m going to love this video haha

[thomascaminada]

Do you reckon that if I rig a rode ntg5. On the camera which is a shotgun mic. Would it pic the sound ?

[JustWhatINeed]

Thanks Kyle! Great video! I need to try the image stabilization with standard because I tried it once with my anamorphic lens with active and it was all screwed up and I need to set the FX3 monitor to no desqueeze. Thanks for this tip!!

[ninesxtn]

Would it be possible to rig the fx3 with anamorphics and use this dji gadget remotely? I’m in the automotive film industry and i use the movmax razor arm car mount, djirs4 and control the camera from inside. Always wanted to shoot anamorphic but not sure wether this would work for me. Thank you, big fan of your content

[syakirmohdnazri]

very clever solution indeed! but the pulsing in and out focusing is kinda annoying, especially if youre a solo filmaker and youre infront of the video, is there any solution for that, maybe reduce the sensitivity of the lidar, or finding a non focus breating anamorphic lens i guess (correct me if i’m wrong)

[REMY.C.]

Very cool rig, compact and simple.
It would just need a battery system that plugs/clips in for the "just in case" situations.
Apparently that app on Android is badly reviewed because it drains the batteries very fast.

I love it! Well done. I have just ordered the Kondor Blue cage for the Lidar hoping it will unlock some mounting ideas but I like your idea of a quick release plate as well especially since the cold shoe of my ZVE1 as well as its Smallrig cage are not centered.
One thing missing is the sound. I have added a Hollyland Lark MK2 for wireless recording. This provide a better sound and avoid the focus motor noise while being easy to carry.

What I’m missing right now is a way to switch from this handheld rig to the RS4 Pro. It it painful to remove the handgrip, reconnect all the cable, etc. because the RS4 Pro can manage the Lidar.

[ForestCinema]

Panasonic is fairly obviously a superior camera for anamorphic.

[jackriley]

Wow I’m glad I watched this. I was about to splurge on a big fx3 rig but think I’ll go with a lot of this first before buying a v mount and matte box. Cool insight! Plus it looks like this newer cage mounts directly to tripods and gimbals, yeah?

[quiztasiarocks]

Do you think the dji focus is good enough for sports videography or only when a couple of slow moving subjects are in frame.

[olakunlesmith]

Another fantastic content from great creator. Your scripts are so well crafted, on point and easily digestible. Have you ever thought of writing a book?