MY MINIMALIST Filmmaking Camera Rig // Sony FX3

[@uberunix]

I’d like to post here for anyone like myself that bought the Titon base on this recommendation - the camera will ~absolutely~ not run for 8 hours powering the Atomos. I spent $400 on this because I thought it would keep me going all day and I just barely eked out Three hours leaving it idle on a table.

[@mr.croissant7960]

Thanks for saving my money, have you found anything else that works?

[@uberunix]

@@mr.croissant7960 for the price, I’ve been very satisfied with the FX Lion Nano as an alternative. Portability will vary depending on capacity, but it hasn’t let me down yet.

[@kazlepek6552]

I was wondering how that would be possible. Even just internally recording, the power draw would have to be so low - I wonder what the run time is for internal recording

[@benjocabarro]

@that_teldine_guy you're right! I bought the titon base too thinking that I could run the portkeys lh5pii and the fx3 for 8-9 hours. Was shocked to see 3.5hrs when it was powering them both! :(

[@BREVNER]

I was running the fx3 with a base kit and USB-C for about a year. I switched to the Kondor dummy battery because I noticed my USB port on camera getting a bit… flimsy. In hindsight I think having a USB cable sticking out if the camera without a lock or cage support is a big liability. If you accidentally knock the cable you could easily break the cable in the port, or worse break the port all together. Thanks for sharing your rig

[@jon112media]

I wish I could thumbs up this twice! I watched it when it came out and am back again thinking of how to rig up an fx30!

[@ericchang966]

Wow! Eyes opened. I get why you like the FX. The body shape and extra mounts makes a world of difference!

[@mondobytes]

Exactly!

[@FakieFilmz]

Hola Armando! Sincerely… one of the most functional settings I’ve seen. Grazie!

[@TheTennesseeFrontier]

Thank you for throwing this together Armando! - Samuel

[@LandsickMedia]

I have seen every fx3 rig on KZbin and this is the best one lol such a sleek build.

[@danielmueller5284]

Why was it so satisfying seeing you take it a part?!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Excellent build!

[@kalkydra]

This is the best setup of the fx3 Ive seen so far!. Great explanation of the components! Chingon! Saludos!

[@User_not_found_403]

That is a powerful little beast of a camera rig!

[@DarrellDucharme]

Nice setup Armando

[@ShortiieRaw]

Beautiful setup!

[@user-tk8ph8lu4w]

I have literally bought this rig system for the Sony Fx3! This to me hands down, is the best system to use. I could find an alternative on youtube, with the XLR module still in tact. Thank you for the setup Armando! Happy new year to you too! 👍🏿

[@Robuilt]

This was soooo epic. I've watched this like 10 times today haha.

[@DanielSilva-te1ww]

I’m waiting on my kondor blue rig for the fx3. Putting 12 inch rails on it and base camp kit from polar pro!

[@harryvuemedia]

Awesome setup! Once I get my FX3, I'm using this video and its accessories as a reference. Thanks Armando!

[@zanesmedia]

Thanks for this video. I bought an fx3, but as a beginner in this space I had no clue how to build-out a good setup which fit my needs. This minimalist setup is fantastic. I purchased all of the components (using as many affiliate links as possible) and just got it configured. I'm very pleased with everything. You're right, everything is well thought out. I also added a Sennheiser 416 for better audio. Can't wait to put it to use!

[@zygote8888]

Wow Armando taking off everything in seconds was amazing 👍

[@raksh9]

You make it sound like he was speed stripping 😂

[@timdanyo898]

Brilliant! This is why the FX3 is a great camera for quick setup and versatility.

[@harpreetdhillon1497]

Very good and amazing color grading of the video too .

[@javierherrera9450]

Whoa, thats quite a tower of a camera setup!!! :O

[@mondobytes]

Not really it’s just the angle it’s filmed, usability wise it’s perfect

[@EvanAagaard]

There are some genius mods here. Love the USB-C power option vs. Dummy battery (I hate those things).

[@TwoOneSe7en]

I run something similar to this for power delivery to my A7SIII on long shoots. I’m actually just using some 10,000mah Anker PD bricks. They keep the battery topped off through usb-c/PD. Works great actually. The only other thing I’d like to point out (which should be obvious) is that if you expire the Anton Bauer and the internal, you’re gonna have to swap the internal also when you swap the AB. A dead internal and fresh AB battery won’t get you anywhere. Great video Armando.

[@grinbettmedia9961]

Ya vi el video en espanol, saludos Armando sigue así, esto va pa' arriba como la espuma!.

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Digging the setup! As a side note, I challenge you to a best of 3 in Street Fighter 2 whenever we cross paths :)

[@mondobytes]

Be careful what you wish for, I trained with the world champion of Street Fighter who also was a car enthusiast and built my engine on my Honda back in 2000

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

@@mondobytes This will make the matchup that much sweeter! I've played a lot of the great SF players way back in the late 90's/early 2000's and was top 10 on the old XBand network where many of them played.

[@dukebozikowski3801]

@@mondobytes Hey Armondo what ND do you use with the FX3?

[@mondobytes]

@@dukebozikowski3801 Peter McKinnon VND

[@dukebozikowski3801]

@@mondobytes Thanks!

[@cpotv]

This was super cool but we just made a 5 inch tall camera 2ft 😩. Is there anyway yo have the screen right on top and still get audio? And if not is the A7siii still the way to go?

[@davidcarvalho1714]

Great video & very nice Rig.. ! 👌🏽💯

[@videopro_au]

What a rig! Made a great camera even better!

[@HeyMarkL]

Sucha clean setup dude! Looks great. Now I gotta figure something similar for the A7sIII

[@loicrsl]

Love it !

[@brandonkendrick5525]

I need this in my life! Great video. Well thought out rig. Love it!

[@theodoreberry]

BRO, exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@TrevorJonescreator]

Love it! Just ordered a bunch of what you suggested. Tried mounting my 7" monitor with a cold shoe and it was not pretty. Thanks man!

[@kustoo]

Dope set-up. That Titan base is clutch.

[@mondobytes]

Thanks man, trying to go more minimal

[@fiestadigitalmedia6601]

Awesome demo Mando

[@sixpgc]

Love this simple setup and the best part was the easy breakdown. Can’t wait to use this setup for my fx30

[@SergioCuen]

Beautiful Rig 😍

[@vquinto84]

Dude, sweet setup, makes perfect sense 👌

[@Dushan-Np_Camera_Lens_unboxing]

excellent setup👌

[@natepotter6911]

Rad build!

[@alcidesfialho]

Thts my dream setup....dammm

[@YellowProductions]

Cool setup Armando. Thanks for sharing this!

[@mondobytes]

Hey thanks for stopping by 👊🏽

[@chipcurry]

Great job. Cool rig.

[@mattliller]

I was on the fence about an FX3, but I think you just sold me just so I can build this rig! What shotgun mic do you pair with it?

[@ConceptNewEra]

Yoooo this set up and rig looking freaking awesome! I definitely want to create a rig for my Sony a7sIII one day! 💯✔️🔥

[@KevinNuge]

I love the Anton Bauer battery, I like to rotate it so the USB plug is on the left side, and I can use a shorty USB C cable to plug into the camera, it also allows for a better grip on the battery with your hand to cradle.

[@mondobytes]

Yeah I just love being able to see battery % so what I’m doing is ordering a D-Tap to USB C to be able to use the other side.

[@Danielshoots]

@@mondobyteswhich d tap to usb c did you end up buying?

[@HugoWill]

I like the handle extension. Really good enhancement of existing handle.

[@Filmgeek18]

Thank you for sharing and breaking down your FX3 setup. I appreciate the efficiency of this rig. Only thing I might try and get is a right angle HDMI. Love the battery setup and the trickle charge concept, very clever.

[@jirosaves_theworld]

agree! i quite feared with dummy battery since my friend fried his camera due a wrong input voltage! so up until now i zip ties my powerbank to my rig setup lol

[@LotharRadscheid]

Ola Armando, great video awesome dude

[@shadowr2d2]

This is an awesome tech channel. Thank 😊you for posting this video. This is very helpful 🙂. Is there a camara 📷. That you would recommend. That is not 3 thousands 😑 dollars. Say like $500 - $700 dollars 💵. I have a smaller budget 😅. Since I'm a retired man..

[@CurrenSheldon]

Question - I've always thought the power draw of the Ninja V to be around 15 - 20Wh per hour. The Anton Bauer battery is only 68Wh. How does it power both the Ninja V and the camera for 8-9 hours?

[@VRKtaka]

I am also going through lot of confusion.. and most youtubers dont show they charge monitor and camera at the same time(they dont usually turn it on).. In this case it will last for 8-9hrs by keeping everything off for 4-5 hrs..

[@LokeyTavs]

Thanks, Armando!

[@francoismarseille3512]

Fantastic job!

[@aimankuaci]

the ending was like disassembling weapons .. and i really love the idea of using usb cable for the battery.. kind scared if the method overheat the camera tho (since im not using fx3)

[@quasiguy]

Well done! You've given it a lot of thought and it shows. Thanks for sharing all your know how and experience.

[@AntonBauerOFFICIAL]

Great setup!

[@mondobytes]

🙏🏽

[@storm91229]

@Armando Ferreira, another question 🙋🏾‍♂️! The A7SIII and the FX-3, which would you go for and why! Sincere answer😄😬🤞🏾

[@TheOneMonk]

Fab setup, the extension of the handle in deed changes everything. And unlike other FX3 cages (e.g 8Sinn) this obvioulsy also works with third party lenses, e.g. Sigma.

[@jahzzii7]

So freaking awesome!!!

[@JF..]

The perfect setup 💯

[@rizzo-films]

That breakdown at the end was amazing! I still prefer shooting with rails and a shoulder mount (my favorite kind of hand-held) but man, this setup is making me rethink some things.

[@storm91229]

Armando, I’m sold. However, I have just one question: What if I want to incorporate a transmitter? Can you make a video of the FX-3 incorporating a transmitter for a church setting please? Adios!😊🙈

[@recideas]

amazing setup! I like the easy quick way to put all together👍🏻

[@VeganLinked]

I'm curious what you think about FX3 right now. I've been holding off to save up and I was going to go with the A7S3 before I discovered the FX3. I've been shooting on a 6600s for the last 3 years. I thought the A7S3 would be a good match with these since they have the same color science. But then now that I've saved up I'm like I wonder if I should wait for what's going to come out next. I'm assuming it's been so long surely Sony will come out with a replacement for the FX3 sooner than later like maybe even this March. And then there's the Lumix that comes in at a great price point but may have moire and focus issues compared to the Sonys. But I could get two of those Lumix s5iix for like the price of one FX3 almost. Surely somebody will come out with something to compete with Panasonic. The ZVE1 is in the same price bracket and new but seems more consumer driven. The open gate and 6K on the Lumix with all those format options and outstanding stabilization is so attractive.

[@brantcollins]

great setup!

[@JuanDavidJaramilloXD]

I've never formatted a memory card by accident, but nevertheless here's your like 😉😆

[@auxsom]

Is there a side handle that goes with this cage? Similar or close to the brown wooden handles that small rig makes. Or will those small rig side wooden handles fit on this cage? I always like to have a grip of some sort on the side. Thanks for your help.

[@mgportraits]

I watched this video when it first came out, loved the set up and ordered the camera and accesories from Kondor-Blue,..Is December and I am still waiting on some of those accesories..

[@cameraramblings4107]

Very tall setup!

[@mondobytes]

It actually isn’t, the FX3 is a very small camera. To give you an idea, my C500 MKII with a monitor is much taller than this.

[@cameraramblings4107]

Armando Ferreira 👍 regardless thanks for your videos there was some good information. I’m liking what Sony are doing for the run and gun type shooters. I’m getting a lot of mileage from the as73& a73 combined. Fx3 would be a nice thing to own but I want the viewfinder as I’m more hybrid than just video. Regardless these cameras are really starting to rock now and I’m really interested to see what the next level will be. I would love to see some more ai and phone features incorporated in one of the bodies for instant uploads etc I think of all the manufactures Sony is the closest to bringing that kind of tech in considering their phones etc. I hope we see a great back screen on the new a74 and a decent viewfinder. Anyhow the fx3 is a nice camera and I think people appreciate the ease of use and great autofocus. Now that the colours are much improved I believe Sony now should focus on the ibis if they get that closer to canon and Panasonic levels then I think they will rule the roost for sure! I still love canon though! 😜

[@vipadventure]

This was very helpful, I was trying to figure out if the Titon base plate could power both my FX3 and Ninja V+! Thanks!

[@heartangel5868]

Awesome!!!

[@MORPHPICTURES-m7c]

Thank you so much for this bro!!

[@QippysChannel]

Really love this rig and how easy it disassembles! 👍😊

[@JamesClark1991]

The FX3 is such a cool camera! I'd love to see an FX4 with the 8K quality from the A1 as well.

[@mondobytes]

Heck yeah!!

[@jamesyu8183]

love this setup. Could you tell us till now is there any update for the devices?

[@mougabo]

great explanation, thanks

[@simeceleski9700]

Looks great but can you place this set up with this battery underneath on a tripod???? I'm looking at fx30 but the battery is an issue with these type of cameras as you have to think about adding extras and wires.. That's why I'm kinda thinking of paying extra for the Canon c70 where bigger batteries can be added and rig wont get out of control...

[@Danielshoots]

Great video, Armando. Couldn’t you just use a D-Tap to USB-C to power the camera from the Anton Bauer plate? Wouldn’t that charge it faster?

[@ProEditingLooks]

awesome bro love it

[@glife1480]

Excellent!!!!

[@marvinagabin1411]

nice set up

[@pettersand5523]

Hi Armando! Thanks a lot! Incredible useable setup. I will get It my self for sure. What lanc cable do you use with the handle in the rig? Can't see any lanc connection on my FX30.

[@chriscodling6573]

damn where can i get that arcade system, that looks so cool

[@dodgefreeman847]

great video

[@pauloverse]

This is inspiring. Makes me want to ditch my a7c.

[@rt2904]

So good!

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

Small rig also sells half cage that has arca swiss built in!

[@andresjaime9634]

Gracias, excelente explicación

[@mondobytes]

Tengo un canal es español

[@EasyshaveMedia]

Hey @Armando , I like you setup. Just few questions... If you use kondor blue top handle as u explained... To press record/stop button, how you can do this without cable? Is there some bluetooth option? I have that one but I always use the cable to connect top handle with sony FX3. Second question is a little bit out of topic: I have Kondor Blue Dummie NP-Fz100 to Dtap... Is it safe to plug in to SmallRig VB99 Dtap ? On VB99Dtap is mentioend 14.8v and 14a I think... It will not burn my cam? Thanks mate and keep rockin!

[@highoffair7238]

Thanks for the info! I basically followed your entire setup, although the HDMI cable does not work for me. I get the “No input” message. I tried multiple cables.

[@MeadowsWorkshop]

Which microphone is currently plugged into the FX3 in this video?

[@BrennanMurphy]

^^^^

[@naizokill]

Hey from the other side of the world 😁! I have a question regarding the power option , i am not using a monitor , but i am gonna use ronin rs2 with a tilta base . Do you know if its gonna work ? So basically powering the camera and the gimbal .

[@xanderemonge]

when the battery is on the bottom, does it have a way to put it on sticks, or would you have to remove it?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Armando, loved this vid! Thanks for creating! Any lens recommendations for the FX3? (Sorry, I know you're probably sick of answering this)

[@ravenpirki]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPER

[@MeadowsWorkshop]

You need a longer cable than the one Kondor Blue provides for putting the top handle on the side

[@mondobytes]

I’m using their right angle ones now that work amazing

[@MeadowsWorkshop]

@@mondobytes mind dropping a link?

[@JoeVazquezProductorMusical]

Great video Armando, definitely Fx3 came to stay, I love mine. Atomos is a great monitor recorder but it doesn't have enough nits, in my gear I rather the blackmagic video assist 12G but I don’t know when I film internal 4.2.2 10 bits with my fx3 in XVAC HS 265h I can noticed better quality and deep tint slog 3 but obviously ProRes or BRAW is more manageable in post editing, really I can’t notice suppose great difference 16 bit output Raw but fortunately I have a great Macpro with Davinci and I like the internal codec of the Fx3, but man your rig is awesome looks like more expensive and the clients eyes it’s gonna be shine 🤩. Have a good one.

[@propellavideo]

Recently bought the base plate. Few issues: 1, the USB A to C 'trickle down' power charge just doesn't work. You can't change the battery in the camera off the base plate via USB A to C. Secondly; it's 2022 and there's no USB c on the Titan plate. If there was you'd had a better charging option. 2) it spins! Over time it will come loose and line up with the camera body 4) You'll need a riser or something, other wise the base plate with hit the tightening on any tripod.

[@mondobytes]

You must be using a cable with low voltage, I recommend you use a USB 3.1 cable for faster charging that will also charge with camera off. I agree on the lack of USB C this is a problem with most filmmaking gear still, the industry needs to change. Never had mine spin, maybe tighten harder, also no issue with tripod. I use the Sachtler Flowtech and works just fine, this could be the tripod you're using.

[@propellavideo]

@@mondobytes great to hear from you. I’ll check out the cable; tried it with and without the camera turned on and still no power to the camera. (Perhaps you’re right about the cable) the ‘spin’ isn’t on the tripod, just after frequent use… scared to death of tightening it ‘too much’ and breaking it. My post sounded super negative when there’s lots of positives. The obvious is the base being under the camera allowing more access to the flop out screen. Usually power, on rods is to the rear of the camera. Armando; big respect, love your videos/reviews and work. 👊🏻