Sony FX30 Review: Ultimate Budget Cinema Camera Rig Breakdown

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This is the best Sony FX30 cinema camera rig! After owning the Sony FX30 for a year I have transformed a small camera into a compact and efficient cinema rig. One of my favorite rig builds that I've done.
Every piece included in this rig build can be found here 👇
Amazon Full Rig: amzn.to/44Ikq4R
Individual Parts:
(ON SALE!!) Sony FX30 (With Audio Handle): bhpho.to/4882FyZ
Sirui 35mm F1.8 Anamorphic: amzn.to/468kblk
Smallrig V-Mount Base Plate: amzn.to/3GHlBIk
Smallrig 15mm Rod Base Plate: amzn.to/3uSSjUo
Smallrig Multifunctional Arca Base Plate: amzn.to/3thOXdc
Smallrig Carbon Fiber 15mm Rods: amzn.to/3RmMJRJ
Smallrig XLR Handle Extension: amzn.to/3RJ9xMX
Smallrig XLR Handle Top Plate: amzn.to/3GHTR6f
Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced: amzn.to/3GI77rB
Smallrig Nato Rail Monitor Mount: amzn.to/3TqSb8N
Amazon Short HDMI Cable: amzn.to/3TqOwrD
Kondor Blue Dummy Battery: bhpho.to/46WDihH
Came-TV 99Wh V-Mount Battery: amzn.to/48jefGQ
Smallrig Magic Fiz Wireless Follow Focus: amzn.to/4anuapu
Tilta Wireless Follow Focus: amzn.to/41nVHCS
Smallrig Manual Follow Focus: amzn.to/3Rn2GaO
Smallrig Star Trail Matte Box: amzn.to/4azDkiP
Smallrig Star Trail Matte Box Accessory: amzn.to/3No7hYP
(ON SALE!!) Prism Lens FX 4x5 ND Filters: bit.ly/45iQgGp
(ON SALE!!) Prism Lens FX 4x5 Cine Soft Filter: bit.ly/3TnYb2c
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[@DominikMBlock]

wow, thats a high quality rig build video! really love your visual style with your VO + background music. Felt very honest and you really showed all parts in detail. Keep it up!

[@dopplerfox]

That's a super sick rig! Been really enjoying your vids

[@BenGleasonMedia]

HECK YEAH! 🙌 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@Tuesday_Media]

I am going to start building it up now !

[@JOSHURUN]

Excelente video bro!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@MutthouseMedia]

Was just the video i needed! Exactly how I pictured rigging my fx3!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Heck yeah!! 😆

[@MutthouseMedia]

@BenGleasonMedia what do you think of the Sirui cage? Thinking of getting this one for my build as well. How does it compare to tilta or smallrig?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@MuttHouseMedia Nearly identical to be honest! I like it for the silver color and that’s really it! The rest of it is just like the SmallRig or the Tilta! 👌

[@MutthouseMedia]

@@BenGleasonMedia awesome! Thanks! Just ordered it! :)

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@MuttHouseMedia EXCITING! 🙌

[@MarioCastillion]

This video made me a subscriber...and I think I'm going to be a happy camper!

[@StreetStarz]

Hi love the video ! The Amazon link has the e mount for $999 but the Sirui website it is only priced at $400 .. can you help us out with what to purchase ?

[@sladjj]

Not gonna lie it kinda bugs me all of these youtubers with top tier rigs when they're spending most of the time on their desks. Not saying this is the case, but most of the time these guys are just pumping gear down our throats :( Gear reviews really have to change

[@BenGleasonMedia]

You know, I actually agree with you. I've honestly been feeling the same way, not just with other peoples content but absolutely my own. Fortunately, KZbin is not my full time job and my main source of income IS making videos, just for other people. I'm not out shooting music videos, high end commercials or feature films with my camera rig. In fact a majority of my paid video work is creating social media content for OTHER people. Which puts me in an interesting position, unlike other full-time creators, to not rely on sponsorships or paid reviews in order to support my channel. Don't get me wrong I LOVE reviewing camera gear and would love it if my KZbin channel was my full-time gig, but something definitely needs to change... in fact its going to! 👏

[@loganwebb5449]

Love the rig! A word of caution to the dummy battery - couple of folks have bricked their systems. Safer to use USB PD from a power bank or small rig v mount!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Totally valid! There is always a risk when using dummy batteries, that’s why I HIGHLY recommend the Kondor Blue cable. Its a very high end cable that has been tested over and over again, BUT if you don’t want to have any chance then I totally agree to use the USB-C port to power the camera.

[@GlobalShutterNY]

V-mount USB-C is much easier/ safer than dummy battery IMHO

[@unlockthepicture]

@@GlobalShutterNY I am always wondering with USB-PD. Doesnt that harm your battery?

[@GlobalShutterNY]

Many current (pun intended!) V-Mount Batteries have USB-C PD outputs - that is what they are designed for - so no-def does not harm the V-Mount battery. At least for the Sony FX30 the USB-C PD input in the camera not only runs the camera but charges the battery you have installed - so if you ever need the rig stripped down for discreet run-n-gun you are charged and ready to go as well. Win/win. I also use the other V-Mount battery output to run my monitor. @@unlockthepicture

[@BouphasaGaming]

Do I need the bottom base plate for the v mount? Or can I just attach it to the cage?

[@dpadmedia]

Enjoyed this video a lot! Found it cuz I’m beginning to research cameras and a friend suggested the FX30. What camera did you use to film the video??

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Thats awesome! Im a big fan of the FX30 but I filmed this on my Sony A7IV and Sigma 24-70 f2.8

[@joseegonzalez4894]

Do you have a written instruction page on how to put it together?

[@alanquinones7637]

Sweet video! What is that multi tool you're using? to set up the rig?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

It’s the Peter McKinnon multi tool but DONT BUY IT 😂 it is crazy overpriced! In my opinion. SmallRig makes a couple that are just as good for like $15 - $30 USD

[@creativcluster]

What is the exact rod length as Amazon have the small rig 15mm at several length what length are the rods you use? Please reply

[@beardfm]

"That transition..." 😂

[@BenGleasonMedia]

😂😂 wasn’t my best! LOL

[@vicious12394]

Didnt like leaving battery wide open so j bought a replacement door with a dummy battery hatch off of ebay.

[@rrrrr____]

I'm new to rigging out camera's and i could really use some help. I have the FX30, Sony ECM-B1M shotgun mic and the Sigma 18-50mm. I want to add a monitor and a battery and i have no clue how to do it. Any other recommended accesoires for my setup are also welcome. If its possible i would like to keeo it budget friendly

[@ivanl4206]

Any tripod recommendations for that rig?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I'm probably not a good source for that because the tripod I use was $80 on Amazon 😅 BUT! I would just look at any tripod with a good fluid video head! But if you want to check it out, this is the one I use amzn.to/3GKyx03 I bought 3 of them!

[@joeumali7375]

why didn't you get a kondor blue d-tap cable for your monitor?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Because the cable that came with the monitor works great!

[@Shalin.S.Shah.]

what's the reason behind not just mounting v mount plate on rails but buying a seperate system? Doesnt it take away lot of flexibility as far as distance is concerned? As with rails, you can mount battery plate further away from screen and also this provides you with an opportunity to buy a plate with bunch of d-taps and ports?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

The reason is really behind allowing use of a V-mount without the rails. This entire system could be run, with an AF lens, without rails. Otherwise, I am completely on your side that an actual v-mount plate would allow for more power options and flexibility. Not against it, just didn't do it in this build. 😄

[@Shalin.S.Shah.]

@@BenGleasonMedia thank you for quick response my man. Im really struggling with my rig and need your help. I have s5ii, smallrig full cage mounted on it with nato handle on top. Top handle is mounted on Nato rail with 15mm hole for Smallrig Manual follow focus. Monitor is mounter via arri hole on front of handle. I have smallrig rotating nato side handle on left side. Just behind the follow focus. 1. My wrist seems to get screwed up of I put anothet handle on right side or just hold the camera grip. 2. For smaller canon fd or other lenses, follow focus cant come back to match the focus ring because my side handle is there. What do I do other than putting side handle on other side? 3. Do I buy your same new smallrig V mount setup or get into rails since Im already struggling with follow focus and handle on one side?

[@showan3675]

Pleeeeeeaaassse explain how this is in any form a budget setup

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Just look at some other cinema camera setups and I think you’ll get the picture

[@PRESSFILMSALAOUIALI]

"Could you please name each part of the camera for construction, and make it easier to shop on Amazon for each one? It would be better for those interested in buying this camera equipment. Thank you very much."

[@devincarrion5990]

Total Cost of entire rig?

[@quinncanepa5461]

I think around $1300-$1500 minus the $3800 camera

[@uhuh2278]

So where’s the footage?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Just the rig here 👍

[@dancehallzone6149]

Show off lol am going into my loft I have a attic lol

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Any space is a good space lol

[@dancehallzone6149]

@@BenGleasonMedia lol I have crawl space 😅

[@BenGleasonMedia]

😅 well…. Uhhhhh get some worms eye view shots??

[@dancehallzone6149]

@BenGleasonMedia lol never thought of bugs and spiders with the new rig setup, man. I have to say your information was spot on

[@bmanturner]

"No body sent me any of these products" and then the very first accessory you show us was sent to you for free

[@BenGleasonMedia]

That is NOT what I was claiming. 1:37 this video was not prompted by any brand or free product. I included gear that had been sent to me from previous videos because I genuinely enjoyed the product and thought it added to the functionality of my camera rig. Therefore I included it in the rig.

[@sam78882]

The battery is nothing but Chinese trash it’s not even 6 months used it 12 times maybe for a 10-20 minutes now it is dying fast and smallRig is a junky doesn’t help much how can I see my old digital display the reading ? I press on the off and on but nothing happens