In the specifications of the Rode VXLR Pro adapter, I read that the plug-in power supply is 4 Volts when the phantom power supply is 24 Volts and 48 Volts. It turns out that the Rode VXLR PRO adapter, connected to the Zoom F3 audio recorder, converts a phantom power supply of 12-48 Volts to a voltage of 4 Volts and transmits it to the Rode Lavalier Go lavalier microphone. Does this mean that in such cases it will not matter whether I set up a phantom power supply of 24 Volts or 48 Volts in the settings of the Zoom F3 audio recorder? After all, the adapter will still convert to 4 Volts, which is necessary for a lapel microphone? Most importantly, will the adapter prevent the Rode Lavalier Go Lavalier microphone from breaking (burning) due to high voltage? One point is unclear to me. They write that first you need to attach a lapel microphone to the Zoom F3 audio recorder, and then install 48 Volt phantom power in the Zoom F3 settings. Otherwise, the lavalier microphone will burn out. And doesn't the Rode VXLR Pro adapter convert 48 Volts to 4 Volts, despite the fact that before or after connecting the lapel microphone, I installed phantom power in the Zoom F3 audio recorder?
Hey! I’m sorry I’m unsure about this. I don’t have any experience using the zoom with a lapel microphone or the VXLR adapter. Anybody else here able to provide any insight?
Thank you for this super video you made !! What's the difference between the UL150II Bi / SL300III bi / your VL300 when we want to make videos like yours ? Does we need more than one or... I'm little bit lost with all these different models.
I appreciate your kind words!🙂Rather than butchering the differences between the different models, I’m going to paste a link below that does a great job defining the differences between the models! My recommendation: get a nice powerful light you can use for a key (VL300) then get a smaller bicolor light you can use as a backlight (UL60 Bi) www.essentialphoto.co.uk/blogs/news/comparing-the-godox-vl-series-sl-series-and-ul-series
Underrated channel! Thanks for the review! Considering buying GM2 24-70mm but cannot justify the price. Tamron looks much better as price/value ratio :)
Great review, thank you, this is what I needed to help me make my decision! Looking at photos, I felt like the little locking pin looked weak, I didn’t trust it, so to see someone actually put it through its paces was great! I’m just starting out, and I only really mount to one tripod right now, but being able to switch between handheld and mounted quickly will be such a huge benefit!
I was asked if I do weddings, but I have no idea what to charge, what is a ballpark general fee that is fair for everyone? I'm aware that there are many factors, but a starting point would be helpful
Tough to give an EXACT number, as you mentioned, because it will depend on a number of factors, but I can tell you my first wedding I ever shot I did for free, my second I charged $750, my 3rd I think I charged $1500 then $2000 and today my packages start at $3,000. I hope that helps!
@@Mavrick1509 I’m glad that helps! Start there until you get comfortable and then increase your prices quickly. Weddings are hard work and stressful and you deserve to be compensated appropriately for your work. Download the guide I link in the description to learn how to increase your rates and bookings! And if you ever want to learn how to scale your videography business on the corporate side then check out my book Film to Freedom.
@@skyshotsimaging8373my first wedding I shot I charged $500 for the whole wedding then $700 ( or $750) for the whole wedding then around $2,000 and today my prices start around $3,000.
issue with this is the plate under the camera, it keeps coming loose and you have to keep retighten the plate , i wish it had a twist to tighten it under
I bought a Zoom F3 to my dismay. I should have purchased the Zoom H8. The menu system on this thing rivals Casio watches convoluted settings. The H8 has a beautiful screen and intuitive menu. I think Zoom is having people give this so so gizmo good reviews which it doesn't deserve, unless you really need its small size and that is your only criteria.
I haven’t used the H8 but I’ve really enjoyed my F3. Zoom didn’t ask me to give a review of the F3, would be nice if I was that big 😂 I haven’t had any issues with my F3 though and it’s been perfect for my needs!
I’m glad this video was helpful! I’ll have more lighting tutorials coming out soon. My channel is mainly for videographers but lighting applies to anyone capturing video so hopefully it will help with your RU-vid aspirations as well!
That softbox is 120cm! They discontinued it but I found an alternative one from smallrig that is the same size and has a similar set up. I linked to it in the description of the video!
Fantastic question! 😀 You’ve got a keen eye. For that shot I was using the a7IV shooting in Slog3 picture profile. The base ISO for Slog3 on the a7IV is 800. The camera doesn’t let you record below that ISO and unfortunately it doesn’t have internal ND’s so I had to use a screw on ND!
You might know how to light an interview but I hope you're not the one capturing sound for them, because the sound captured for this video is not very good. It sounds muffled and at some points you can even tell that you're clipping your levels.
Some projects I hire out DP’s and sound engineers for projects and some projects I do it all on my own! Depends on the client’s needs and budget. This video was focused on lighting. I threw a Tascam on with auto leveling and called it a day. Just wanted good enough audio for people to be able to hear what I was teaching and be able to learn!
Thanks for this man! So why do you choose 30fps over say 60fps where you could just utilize slow motion? I assumed you could drop 60 frames footage in a 24 timeline and it would look ok? I’m pretty new to all this so THANK YOU for the tips! I had gotten pretty stagnant with my drone shots lately lol
Great question Daniel!😀I prefer 30fps over 60fps because I find the drone does a good job of stabilizing the footage on it’s own and slowing it down just a hair from 30fps to 24fps on my timeline gives me the stabilization and speed that I like most! 60fps slowed to 24fps is a bit too slow for me based on the speed that I typically fly my drone at and when played back at 60fps on a 24fps timeline it gets ‘jerkier’ than 30fps because of the higher shutter needed. I hope that answers your question!🙂let me know if you have any more!
Thanks for the kind words and for giving it a watch!🙂Ive got another lighting tutorial in the works for shooting an interview with 3 lights. Let me know if there are any types of tutorials you would like to see and I will add those to the list to shoot!
Great video! Just a suggestion: You should put the lens test charts side by side in the next video you do comparing other lenses. It would be nice to see both at the same time in addition to you flashing between the two. For example like on the left you'd put the Tamron 17-28mm and then on the right put a mirror image of the same side (as the Tamron) of the Sony 20mm. That way they are right up next to each other. Cheers!
Hoping you can help....I bought the F38 kit for DJI RS3 and I can't get the Falcam plate to slide into the arm adapter on the RS3. Am I doing something wrong?
Thank you! I think you’re referring to the shot with the Manfroto tripod. I removed the mounting piece that came with the tripod and replaced it with the base of the Falcam F38!
I've been using these for years. On every tripod and gimbal and camera I own now. They just work. You do need to screw the base on tight though. But I have cages on my cameras so that's not an issue.
Thanks so much for your kind words Alex! :) I'm glad you found value in the review. Let me know if you have any questions on products in the future or additional items you would like to see me review.
Awesome video Grant. This helped me a bunch in my decision making. Question: Can I adjust levels for when I use it as an audio interface for recording training videos using Screenflow or a screen recording software or for live streaming using OBS?
Thanks so much for your kind words! This is a great question and I actually don’t know the answer 🤔 I’m wondering if the wave form adjustment would adjust the levels for that use case or if you could adjust the levels within Screenflow or OBS.
@@GrantBurks No worries. Thanks for the reply. Many don't reply. I'll run some tests and come back and share my findings. I got an Amazon deal for $250 and it arrives on Monday. :-)
It's my pleasure! Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance here. Congrats on the deal! :) Please comment back what you find as I'm sure others have/will have the same question and will find value in knowing your findings.
I found the plate does come loose if you accidentally rotate the camera. The camera effective acts as a large lever. They need to add some barings to the bolt mechanism to keep force applied, like some other the other quick release systems.
Yes if the plate is locked in place on a tripod or some other system and you rotate the camera it is likely to loosen the plate. When this happens I pop it off of the tripod, tighten it back up with a tool I keep attached to my pants, and pop it back on the tripod.
Is the noise floor/self noise better on the f3 than on the x8 or x6 tascam??? I purchased an f3 because it specifically advertises "very low self noise", but if the tascam has same or very close noise floor i would rather return it for that. I do mostly quiet ambient recordings of nature.
This is a good question that I actually don’t have the answer to! I don’t own either the x8 or x6 so I can’t do a test on them. I can tell you the noise floor appears to be incredibly low on the f3 to me. If you do end up finding the answer, please do share as I would love to know!
I tried this but unfortunately there was not enough room underneath of the system to connect it to the plate. You could maybe get it to work if the ‘head’ of the D-ring that you buy is very thin or if you somehow shave it down with another tool.
Thank you. I bought an f3 via your affiliate link. And it's not just you with the door flaps on zoom products. I'm upgrading from an H5, and it's sd card flap has been secured with a piece of electrical tape for some time now.
I appreciate you utilizing my link!🙂let me know how the F3 treats you! It’s been an incredible device for my projects. Glad I’m not alone on the door flaps 😆 it’s my one gripe with a lot of gear. The door flaps on the Tascams drive me crazy haha
@@birajadas293 Yes you could definitely record thunder with this device. You would obviously need to attach a microphone to it, but this device is capable of recording loud noises such as thunder without the audio being blown out!
@@GrantBurks Bro, I got an old Rode sterio vdo( Omni,the ball type one) mic with battery option and -10db pad, what's ur opinion,also Rode M3,.if u could plz suggest. 🙏
@@birajadas293 I personally don't have any experience with that microphone but it appears that it should work fine with the Zoom F3. You can power the mic with phantom power using the Zoom F3 so you shouldn't have any issues. Best of luck with future shoots!
