Rigid Pro Review

My thoughts using this new Cineback from Rigid.Pro

[@LoudlabsNYC]

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.

[@PigWrangler]

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.

[@haloboy456]

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

[@rizzo-films]

@@haloboy456 what exactly do you mean by vanity plate? Just curious. I do think that the CineBack is in general a tighter design than the RigidPro, which is a little chunky looking in comparison. CineBack has that industrial, black steel look similar to a RED camera while RigidPro looks more like a 2010's prosumer cinema camera like the Panasonic AF100 or something.

[@haloboy456]

@@rizzo-films sure thing thanks for asking :-) yeah so the vanity plate that I was referring to is a piece of 3-D printed material that has holes along the vertical left side edge. I believe that can take included M5 hex or similarly small size screws that when fixed and installed allows for that cover to neatly and cleanly fit across, the right hand side of the rig, covering up any cables tucked behind the camera and fan, but ahead of the other internal crawlspace. On the recent version of Caleb product, they released an addition for canon. This addition has the vanity plate attached to the cine back on a hinge like a door which I think is an incredible improvement. I hope to be included on mark two versions of already released models or models to come.

[@emilsoberbro36]

I don't think I'll ever understand... once putting yourself through all of this and spending so much extra, making a small camera large; why not go for an fx6 then?

[@TheSteadfastCollective]

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]

Yea still unsure why not just stick with the cage EVERYONE loves and has is what it is

[@mstanciuprod]

@@PigWrangler8sinn cage is a lot better

[@PigWrangler]

@@mstanciuprod I will stand by my statement... It's a very poorly thought out cage.

[@mstanciuprod]

​@@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?

[@PigWrangler]

@@mstanciuprod You do you

[@Ryan-Payne]

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?

[@3PigProd]

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.

[@LoudlabsNYC]

@@3PigProd they support the smallrig cage these days

[@rizzo-films]

​​@@LoudlabsNYCtheir online store page for the cage for the top handle still says that the 8Sinn cage is required. But the one without the top handle connection is compatible with smallrig.

[@nwsrcphotog]

What XLR cable are you using for your shotgun mic?

[@3PigProd]

Cable Techniques Low-Profile, 3-Pin XLR Female to 3-Pin XLR Male Adjustable-Angle Cable (Black Caps, 24") www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1296384-REG/cable_techniques_ct_lpxr_24k_low_profile_xlr_3_pin_24.html

[@3PigProd]

I run them on all my cameras, work great and low profile.

[@alanquinones7637]

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?

[@3PigProd]

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.

[@中国制造肌肉哥]

Bro can you still filp the screen with the hdmi cable on? Cheers

[@3PigProd]

Yes, the HDMI is not the issue its the USB-C cable that I have to pull out flip the screen and then reinsert it. I don't use a dummy battery as the FX3 is prone to corrupted clips if the camera dies while recording so I always op to have an battery in the camera and just charge it via USB-C while I'm operating.

[@GottiRC]

nice, I will pick this up I think.

[@PigWrangler]

Its pretty slick

[@recklessreasoning]

Hey Wayne, thx for review. I just bought one, what kind of Nato Rail do you have mounted on camera? Will a 90mm nato rail work?

[@3PigProd]

Sorry, I did reply to you but KZbin 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

[@recklessreasoning]

Thx man@@3PigProd

[@owlpromtb]

How long was shipping for you? I just placed a preorder for the a7siii version and I am looking forward to rigging it out.

[@recklessreasoning]

It took like around two weeks. I’m in the states so I expected it to be so.

[@owlpromtb]

@@recklessreasoning nice, I'm also in the states so hopeful it will be around that lead and ship time.

[@3PigProd]

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.

[@RigidPRO]

So pleased to say the A7SIII/A7IV preorders have started shipping. Shouldn't be long now!

[@RicoSayan]

This cage only works with smallrig cage? Or can it work with the Falcam cage?

[@3PigProd]

8sinn

[@thomaspappinphotography2593]

What camera mounting plate is that between the satcher and the rig? Would love to know

[@3PigProd]

FalCam

[@davidho2324]

Heyyy what was the xlr coldshoe bracket were you using? 0:38

[@3PigProd]

smallrig ... just look up fx3 handle nato

[@lace11419]

Hey how did you attach the side handle like that?

[@3PigProd]

Link to Item: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y1LYTMR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@mill3ronfir3gaming51]

Any real differences good or bad with this and the camera foundry one ?

[@3PigProd]

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.

[@mill3ronfir3gaming51]

@@3PigProd Yea it sucks how it’s never any stock on his

[@3PigProd]

@@mill3ronfir3gaming51 that's another annoyance with camera foundry can't keep up with demand