@@PNWMOTION In my setup with the FX6 (and other cameras), I attach the sensor to the lens, as this is the optimal position with my lenses to see past the matte box. If I couldn’t attach it to the lens, it would definitely be more complicated, especially due to DJI’s somewhat odd decision to use a cold shoe mount. Does that answer your question, or are you looking for a specific thing with the FX6?

@@deadendboredom na just curious how you did it, I have mine on the way and I'm going to use a15mm clamp with rod along with 15mm plate to mount the Lidar too and see how that works but I'm looking for other options in case this doesn't pan out as I really want this to work haha. You're the first person I've seen mount it on the fx6 in a way that I like so far. Also Kondor Blue has a mounting kit that is pre order currently that might be a good option as well. Thanks for the response.

@@torsrive8920 In the part where I demonstrate the app, you can see that it’s possible to save other profiles under the 3 main profiles. However, you can only switch between 3 profiles directly on the lidar Unit itself.

@@deadendboredom thank you for clarifying

@@Komeltli danke für dein Kommentar! Das klingt so, als wäre das deine Erwartung, bevor du das Video gesehen hast. Haben die Szenen und Bilder etwas an deiner Meinung geändert, oder würdest du sagen, ich müsste noch bestimmte Szenen ausprobieren, um ein anderes Ergebnis zu erhalten?

@@HiSidiq Is the lens focusing normally? A rattling noise could, as I understand it, indicate an issue with a part of the autofocus motor where the adhesive might have come loose. However, this is usually the case when the autofocus stops working properly. My GM 135mm also makes noises that worried me, but it works perfectly fine. I had the impression that, as long as there’s no power, the lens groups might be able to move, and that’s where the noise could be coming from.

@@deadendboredom yes, im pretty sure this lens work properly. i just wonder how can this happen. i do ask about this on the store where i bought this and they say its normal when the lens had a stabilizer feature. but i think this zeiss 55mm did not have stabilizer, so its bother me so much since i bought this lens in a new condition. i think i'll go to service center and ask about it

@@HiSidiq The lens doesn’t have a stabilizer, so it can’t be that. Fingers crossed that the service center is a bit more competent and that everything is fine with the lens.

@@deadendboredom i wish it dudee. anyway thanks for your attention to my problem. i hope you doing good and have a great life

Thank you! I haven’t used the Panasonic with the 100mm lens, so it’s hard for me to comment on the Sigma’s performance without a direct comparison. Subjectively, I was positively surprised by the autofocus performance, even at close range. However, I would say it’s important to use a Sony camera with reliable touch tracking, as most small animals or objects are not automatically detected by the animal autofocus.

@@deadendboredom thanks! I appreciate your wisdom :)

Interesting: 25fps in PAL mode Long GOP x264 on FX3 140mbit/s, but 24fps in NTSC mode Long GOP x264 and x265 are 100mbit/s, so best bitrate per frame for x264 5.6mbit/frame, and for x265 4.2mbit/frame, 1.33 difference in bitrate, but it is still better than 1.5+ average bitrate difference for same perceptual image quality calculated by researchers. Overall 24fps 100mbit/s x265 should be perceptually 12+% better than 25fps 140mbit/s x264 from FX3.

@@igorzhidkov1957 Looks like you’re already halfway through making the third part

@@deadendboredom can help with math, but too lazy to go outside and shoot some nature;)

@@Manu_Flores 🤷‍♂️

@@vladlapadatescu You’re absolutely right. At least from the FX6, the Long GoP files are limited to 8-bit, no 10 Bit. The FX3 can shoot 10-bit Long GoP.

@@grazianoverrico1978 If the physical switch on the lens is set to AF, autofocus should still work. In the menu, AF-C might appear greyed out, and you’ll see the exact message you mentioned, but that’s likely because only this mode is available. Continuous autofocus and eye tracking work perfectly fine, at least for me.

@@Juaansi With a cage that has a NATO rail on the side, it’s definitely compatible and makes handling the 6K a bit easier than usual. However, even with the grip, the camera still doesn’t realy become ergonomic.

@@MultiMattRogers It should be centered above the lens, but not directly over the sensor, as in many cases the lens would get in the way. That’s what the offset in the settings is for.

Also, prior starting calibration, I actually would recommend to go to flexspot mode (small square on the left of the screen in video preview), and tap on screen so the focus is on the target, and then press the trigger button. The target will show yellow instead of white and will track the target while you're focusing, and will show the correct distance to the target but not anything around, especially useful on wider lenses.

@@alexlubensky Are you referring to the Hand Unit when you say FIZ? I was actually planning to get the Hand Unit soon, but I’m still unsure... Maybe you can help answer a few questions? Does autofocus still work when the Hand Unit is connected and not the handle, or is manual focus the only option with the Hand Unit? Are all the necessary cables included with the Hand Unit? It seems like there’s only a D-Tap to USB-C cable for the motor. Some time ago, there was also a breakout box, but I haven't seen it recently.

@@deadendboredom yeah I was referring to Hand Unit. Basically it works wireless, meaning if the Pro Grip is connected one can use it to override autofocus in AMF mode, or use it manually like a regular FIZ Unit. No additional cables needed if you opt to use it together with Pro Grip, and if one wants to use it with DJI transmission system and monitor - then you can use the included d-tap to usb-c cable to power the motor (beware that one can’t do so when using Pro Grip, it will fry the grip and the grip can’t control the focus motor wirelessly). Basically it’s a separate solution where the brain of the system is the Wireless Monitor, made for crewed gigs

@@deadendboredom once the Hand Unit is turned on it overrides control from the Pro Grip, if they are used simultaneously. The Pro Grip acts as the brain of the system to track subjects when using autofocus, and if set to AMF a 1AC can override it at any moment, or switch to MF and focus manually. It doesn’t show distances on the Hand unit though, only the Wireless Monitor is showing proper distance markers

@@deadendboredom basically if you plan to use it alone there’s no reason to purchase the hand unit. I’ve got it because only the all in one combo was available atm, and I do sometimes work with crews and lazy enough to swap between Nucleus M and DJI focus pro

One can extend the cables using USB-C extension cables (yeah that totally doesn't sound right, but at least one can get them l-shaped and with any length and it does work).

@@alexlubensky After I released the video, support told me that they had shortened the pins so that regular USB-C cables wouldn’t be compatible. I really hope DJI learns from this, does fewer odd things, and thinks a bit more about practicality.

@@deadendboredom that’s what regular RU-vid reviews call “ecosystem”)) yeah that was an odd move to lock people to use only DJI branded cables. I wouldn’t argue if they had variety of cables and connector shapes, which were robust and good. But…

Any grip except the BG21 will fry the Pro Grip eventually. Don't use any grip except the BG21 ever.

@@alexlubensky Thanks for the addition!

@@FollowTheJohn Focus breathing is not a „problem“ with the Focus Pro, but your lens. I also noticed the volume of the motor and I forgot to mention it (Just like some other things). This happens mainly when the focus changes quickly... With slower changes it is very quiet, at least if you are not recording with the camera's internal mic or one directly on the camera.

@@deadendboredom So all of my cinema lenses are no good?

@@FollowTheJohn Why shouldn’t they be good? Which ones do you have? If focus breathing bothers you and your lenses have it, then that’s a characteristic of your lenses that you don’t like. Are we talking about the same phenomenon - the slight change in focal length when focusing?

@@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES If the price difference isn't too big, definitely go for the MK2 version of the lens. You could activate the vignette compensation, or consider whether a vignette is actually a bad thing and answer with "No." A vignette is very much a matter of personal taste, and I believe that if someone says the lens has extreme vignetting, it's mostly a person who looks at sharpness charts and notices the darker corners. One last tip: if you're using the lens for underwater shots, make sure the housing is properly sealed - thats how my friend lost the lens seen in the video. 🤷‍♂️

@deadendboredom Thank you! I filmed a gator hunt at night with my Sony A7C this past weekend. I had the Tamron 28-200. The 17-28 lens would give me a better angle once the action gets close to the boat. I didn't really notice any dark corners in your daytime video, and it definitely shouldn't be a problem at night

@@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES Sorry, I thought for some reason that you meant the 28-75... with the 17-28 there is no MK2, I think. 17mm is really wide... alternatively, there's the 20-40mm f/2.8

@@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES With the 17-28mm, it's possible that I had lens compensation turned on when I did the test shot. The distortion and vignetting at 17mm are noticeable without correction.

@deadendboredom oh ok. I think that zoom range would help me get more in the shot when the action gets close to the boat. I'm fine with using lens compensation

can't you just buy a longer usb c cable though ?

@@chrisyeong just a bit of gourmet-level salt

@@MrJayclas It looks more compact, but for me, it would be unusable just because the lidar is in the motor, which would mean that a matte box or physically longer lenses would block the measurement. No active tracking of people and operation with just one button… I see the appeal for small setups and due to the price, but I don't quite understand yet where the system is supposed to be more versatile.

@@biskero I can somewhat understand why they use USB-C. On one hand, they want to ensure compatibility with gimbals, and on the other, it certainly doesn’t hurt if customers have the impression that it's just simple USB cables that can be easily replaced if they break or if other cables are needed. Fun fact: According to a support representative, they’ve altered the length of the pins in their cables, so regular USB-C cables won’t work. Their reasoning was that they use different voltages, which is why they have their own proprietary cables.

@@deadendboredom it sounds bs on their side since there are usb-c cables that support up to 200watts now and support all data connection including 8k video. They are just trying to lock in users which sucks because are just cables! It does not make any sense since a cable is just few dollars!

@@deadendboredom so how do you buy extra cables that work with this system?

@@creativegreatsvisuals The only cables that seem to work are male-to-female extension cables. The original cable on the handle, the extension to the sensor.

@@gewright48 The feature with the app was introduced with a firmware update. It's possible that your firmware is not up to date.

@@noBfilm 1. Yes, it is possible to charge the handle while using it, but only with a PD-compliant power source. 2. It doesn't make the process significantly longer than with other follow focuses, where you also need to recalibrate after changing the lens. However, this changes if you're using more than three focal lengths, as you won't be able to switch between profiles with just the simple button. 3. The motor has held very well on the rods for me so far-actually, it feels a bit more secure than with the Nucleus M. 4. I’ve been very impressed with the autofocus performance so far. As you can see in the video, it even tracks people and heads from behind. The closer a person is to the lens and the larger the focus throw, the more likely you’ll need to increase the motor speed to keep up with fast forward and backward movements. However, this is probably less of an issue in typical interview settings.

@@deadendboredom thanks for your answer!

@@javierb1535 That’s not a problem. In the menu that you swipe down from the top and within the motor calibration, you can manually set the endpoints. I show the menu briefly in the video and mention the manual endpoints.

Thank you for your answer, I have another question, did you try if it is possible to charge the grip with a power bank while it is being used?

@@javierb1535 Yes, you do need a power source that supports PD, but then it works. Physically, it’s a bit inconvenient to have to mount an extra power bank somewhere and run the charging cable to the lower Front of the handle, but it does work.

@@deadendboredom is an option! thanks!

@@zoneVgroup good point!

@@JoATTech Thanks! Yes, you can save more than just 3 profiles. I briefly show this towards the end of the video, where those sub-profiles are in the app

You can use normal type c cables that support data and power

@@CrimzonRX Male to male? As shown in the video, I tried various cables, and only a male to female extension worked so far.

@@JoATTech Magical lens calibration mattress… but its availability is just as frustrating as with the Focus Pro ;) Have you received yours by now, or have you already decided against it and gone for a different camera?

@@deadendboredom Pushed it to the bottom of my "buy list" after watching your video :D

It is a game changer. I sleep on mine between calibrations.

@@mauriciolee7349 If you don't urgently need autofocus for manual lenses, it might really be worth waiting for the next version or even skipping it altogether… As I mentioned, I specifically highlighted all the negative points, but of course, not everything is negative. I’d be interested to know, what is the decisive factor for you in choosing not to go for it?

@@deadendboredom I'm a green horn when it comes to manual focus. I've have always been using auto focus lenses whenever possible. So far, the only time I use manual focus is when I do macro photography. That's OK but manual focus while shooting videos is too much hassle for me. That's why I have never done it. Now, I want to use anamorphic lenses to create cinematic look in my videos. I guess it's much easier for me to use DJI Focus Pro. However after seeing the long list of obstacles when using that device presented by you plus the high price tag, I've decided it's not worth it.

@@maicovimuto6341 Thanks man, you understood what I'm trying to do here.

@@Altcine Thanks, but to be fair, I did place more emphasis on the negative aspects than the product might have deserved... I hope I made that clear enough at the beginning of the video.

@@deadendboredom yeah that's fine. It's just good to see both sides. I think these products are ok but I don't think they're fully ready yet. My hope is that one day these systems (with electronic lenses/adapters) can read lens data through the camera or a usb port on the lens and everything syncs up eliminating the need for calibration etc. This would be perfect for cameras like Blackmagic, RED etc that have electronics but no AF.

@@PabloDeBiasi You found a third-party USB cable that works with the sensor? Either you were lucky or I was unlucky… I’ve tried various cables and combinations without success. Where can I find that magic cable?

@@deadendboredom you can find longer ones on the bay or use simple usb-c male-female extensions, they work just fine

@@PabloDeBiasi As I already mentioned in the video, that wasn’t the case for me, and I tried many different cables - I’m surprised it worked for you.

@@deadendboredom you used a male-male cable plus the female-female adapter, I'm talking about male-female usb-c 3.2 extension cables, that's what works. You want the male end of the extenders on the motor and lidar and the dji cables on the grip

@@deadendboredom if you look at the official dji focus pro video @1:37 you can clearly see the extension cables used as I said. For 1 meter long compatible cables that work search the bay for "Focus Pro USB-C Control Cable for DJI Grip & LiDAR Motor Canon Nikon Sony Camera"