I bought the FX 30 and love it. Been using the FS5 for years. In between two brands on glass. Now moving everything to Sony and this is my next rig. Totally amazed by everything I see coming of the FX6. It seems to punch above it’s weight and love the built in ND.
Good information but filming in low-light actually makes it a bit challenging to see what you have going on until you insert the cutaways. Sure, it's trendy for filmmakers to shoot darkly, but I'm watching this for information, I don't need atmosphere like a dark Game of Thrones ep. And I'm watching with screen turned on on a brand new MBP M2 16". Higher key light would be very helpful.
Love to hear the acute breakdown. Efficiency is my main goal and it looks like you found a great solution for yourself. Would love to hear the follow up video about fx6/3 as A and B Cam.
haha hell yeah! That's great man! I'm glad it worked out for you, I think I'm gonna do an update video on my FX3 next and show how I use it and the FX6 together 👍🏼
First off, thanks for the video, great seeing some of the accessories in use. However, it would have really been useful, if you had lit the whole thing a bit more high-key. I get it, moody is nice and all, but I guess since this video had more of a functional purpose it's kind of a bummer that at times I could barely see what you were building.
6:05 ok sorry but i use a sony ecm-vg1 on our NX-100 ( its for the local news) and we still need the rubber thing on those too. So Sony Does not make the MIC holder on their gear the right fit for only their mic's. Their mic's barely fit too.
Great video. Don't you have vignetting / tunnelling issues with your Mirage at under 24mm? I personally use the 16-35 GM all the time on my FX3 and if that issue is real, the mirage is a no-go. Looking forward to see more videos from you.
I appreciate it! I’m definitely commuting more to RU-vid going into 2023 and am hoping to put out videos on a regular basis. I have a ton of ideas so I just have to make them!
That rig is insanely clean. How is the hot shoe keeping up so far with the ninja? And can you tell us how long you can shoot with the smallrig v mount ?
Other people have done similar builds and they make the top look cheap and the say its no good. With your build, it looks really sturdy and makes me want to reconsider the Sony FX6, great job Jared !
People love to hate! I haven’t had any issue with it so far. One thing I am upgrading is the mic holder, I found a 3D printed shock mount that is bolt on compatible and looks a lot more sturdy than the stock one.
@@jaredlank That's great ! I'm looking forward to your shoulder rig build for this rig. I have a shoulder rig for my Panasonic S1H and I finally have it the I need it. Good luck and keep up the good work. By the way, here's my RU-vid page if your interested. ru-vid.com/show-UCxRMk3DgdyFpCyvXkg-HrJQ
Thanks for the video. Could you do a video on your setting if the camera. I have only found less than handful of videos on the setting. Would greatly appreciate if. Otherwise great video.
Can't wait for the FX3 / FX6 comparison... I have the FX3 and budget wise prob need to keep that as my A cam for a while yet (have an A7IV that works as a B Cam for now) but FX6 seems pretty awesome w Nds, etc. Thanks for the time you put into this - great stuff.
Very nice video bro. I have a question. When you hooked up your monitor to the hot shoe mount on the handle, will it damage it since there’s pins in there?
It can record 30 minutes internally! Like I said I just kind of keep it there as a backup at the moment. If I need to I have an adapter for xlr I and a cable I can run it to the top handle
Hey Jared! Really enjoyed both your FX6 and FX3 builds; I've done similar builds to both of mine, but it's def been cool to see your approach. Do you still plan on doing head-to-head comparions of both cameras? any other upcoming content regarding each camera that you plan to film and share, as you mentioned at the end of both videos? Keep up the great work!
Hey man, I really liked your overview of your FX6 cinema camera build, I’m currently studying with full sail to get a bachelors in digital cinematography and around the 10 month mark will be receiving an FX6 through the school. Hope to see more videos on the FX6 and its use in the field!! 🎥
Solid video. One comment, and I think you will find this out yourself, but the wireless transmitter mount on the side.. doesn’t work with the side handle when you actually try to put a unit on the mount. A teradek or hollyland will block your hand from actually using the side handle. I believe it’s suppose to be used without the side handle.
Good call! I don’t use one at the moment so that’s super helpful. I’ll try to borrow my buddy’s to see how it interferes with the handle and if I can find an alternative setup
God damn, thought you had millions of subscribers… For your quality you deserve so much more than you have!! Incredible shots, super interesting (even though I can’t afford anything 🙁 )and really entertaining!
@@jaredlank thanks, I meant is it possible to use that vmount plate but only connected by the screw on the top, removing the internal portion? That way I can fit a BPU battery inside the camera at the same time.
The only time I use rods is when I'm going shoulder mount. I use the small rig shoulder rig that mounts to a VCT base plate. Then I use small rig extension arms with an attachment for the FX6 hand grip and a wooden handle for the left grip. Super rock solid and allows me to pop on and off tripod and onto shoulder very quickly. I just found when the camera is rigged (more that the basic set up) it's just too heavy for hand held, but with the shoulder mount it's perfect. I make a decision before the shoot asking am I going basic or rigged? It's incredible how much better shoulder shooting can be!
Lol nice! I will probably do that quite a bit. I do think that one nearly essential upgrade is a bigger monitor though, the stock monitor is soft and not very bright.
Thanks bud! And for sure, I’m thinking of getting a mini magic arm in place of the cold shoe, I wish it had a different mounting option on the top handle
