I think if they made a XLR handle version that would fit the small rig cages, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Looks like I’ll just have to wait for the next round of pre-orders for the Cineback
@@PigWrangler I got the 8sinn because I wanted the protection of a one-piece full cage and it was the only full design that still allowed use of the audio handle. Why is this bad?
Cinebak now has a top handle extension. Are you considering that? I like the idea of using smallrig parts. I didn't know rigidpro had to use a specific cage.
Not really I have this built....unless someone bought this rig off me I might consider but Cineback was not making it at the time so they were the ones catching up.
something else to consider is the lack of a vanity plate. Maybe not the biggest deal for a lot of folks, but sometimes I want to keep out debris if you are shooting in the field. For that niche case as well as for those who care about aesthetics a second niche case but one that matters randomly at times even professionally, the vanity plate in the cine back version is really nice
Hey Wayne, I get the concept here to increase functionality while keeping the xlr handle but do you feel the setup pushes you toward an fx6 style size/build and that you lose out on the compact benefits of the fx3? I feel like there's a bunch of empty space that really pushes the battery far back while not providing much of a benefit for form factor?
I have an FX6 and this does make the rig longer. The FX3 is a compact package, you are kinda killing that. Like I said in my review though I was looking for a bigger build for longer day shoots. If im out running around getting family footage I would leave it in its original form. However, I find myself at events or longer form projects that require the camera to be ON all day plus power a monitor, Wireless Video transmitter, Timecode, etc....I needed something that would make the FX3 a go-between, as I didn't want to buy a 2nd FX6 outright. It definitely serves this purpose, like I said it's not for everyone but it fit my needs exactly...minus the 8Sinn cage issues...which I still detest.
Hey Wayne! Loved the review , I’m not super versed in how power works through using Vmount and The Dtap ports but is there anything to look out for when powering the camera to make sure you don’t accidentally fry your fx3?
For the USB-C or the dummy Battery I would say stick with brands like Kondor Blue...I have heard of FX3's cooking from aftermarket dummy batteries on Amazon. I would say as long as its a good brand other use all the time, You're Safe.
Sorry, I did reply to you but RU-vid must not have posted it. Not just any rail will work for the one under the handle. I have a smallrig nato to 15mm for that front rail and a smallrig FX3 top rail handle combo....you unfortunately cant use both parts that come wit the kit as the Cineback takes that back thread. Links below www.smallrig.com/smallrig-rod-clamp-with-nato-rail-3011.html?skuId=1522199664732131329&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWBR1jp1PP5-UurPVLKQyDPyL-dngpH3i4ecf64NWTfII6TAgILP3ixoCGPMQAvD_BwE www.smallrig.com/smallrig-sony-fx3-xlr-handle-extension-rig-md3490.html?skuId=1513844803209056257&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWKUCE9xmeN3DXxppwO2zcrL51tLCrAEpsd9Po07OeBQyF5zFBMAVmxoCUaQQAvD_BwE
Apologies I did respond but some reason youtube didn't post it. I know I got mine inside of 2 weeks....was not very long, I was in the initial batch produced I think.
Can't comment, as the reason I bought this one camera foundry didn't have theirs yet. You'd have to ask somebody that's got the camera foundry one. I don't know anybody in my community that's got one.
