Sony FX30 Review: Ultimate Budget Cinema Camera Rig Breakdown

[@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! 👏

[@hundredfireify]

This is a deeply entrenched problem among this segment of KZbin. Gear reviews are *completely* useless without footage to demonstrate what the gear does. This honestly irked me. I'm not sure why I was recommended this channel, but it makes me want not to come back

[@Kaotix_music]

honestly its a good time to be alive that we have all these KZbinrs making these reviews but you can decide for yourself what to get and what not to get. I think it's the fault of yourself if you go out and buy every single piece of kit and gear KZbinrs push at you. You have to decide whats worth it for you and what is not. For example, how much KZbinrs pushed down my throat the FX3 and full-frame is king. I have always shot on APSC and im on the FX30 and I have yet to ever see a legitimate reason to get a whole new camera - simply because its full frame. Side by side, the image is the same. Anytime a KZbinr wants to keep telling me full frame is the end all be all, I tune out. Its not. Ive made that decision on my own through actual personal experience.

[@beerdo]

do you want them to record themselves with the equipment, while out in the field using the equipment?

[@randomchannel323]

Might as well rent everything if you're not making daily videos

[@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!

[@ahdam82]

This is a excellent cage. I have it for my FX 30 I previously had the small rig. People are better off saving their money going with this one also the Neewer the. Mount batteries are the way to go. They’re like half the price of the small rig actually show you the energy output of every port. They have real slick Quick release V mount plates also.

[@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

[@SonnyJacobLee]

What about stabilization tho? 👀

[@SonnyJacobLee]

This rig is absolutely insane

[@dopplerfox]

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

[@BenGleasonMedia]

HECK YEAH! 🙌 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@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! 🙌

[@joshuaweaver5284]

I love the Small Rig legs. I bought six of them..

[@otabeksadirovdutch]

Hey, man, u got a new subscriber from Uzbekistan. I liked your videos and I'm about to start a road that u started a year ago with Sony FX30. I will buy that camera with a Sigma 24-70 lens + MacBook M3 36gb ram 512ssd. will this Mac be enough to edit 4k videos without lagging or freezing VFS effect problems? what do you think about my new equipment upgrades?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Hey! Thanks for subscribing, those are some pretty great upgrades! I think you will be able to make some amazing things with that setup 🙌

[@Tuesday_Media]

I am going to start building it up now !

[@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 ?

[@BianicEpicVideos]

Great video GREAT MUSIC! Thank you 🎉

[@EmmasonArt]

You got a new subscriber from Uganda ❤ I enjoyed the presentation and hopefully will purchase it asap. Well done ✅

[@MarioCastillion]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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."

[@BouphasaGaming]

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

[@DanielZamudioUreta]

what is your matte box setup? is there space for 3 filter frames? how did you achieve that?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

It’s the Smallrig Star Trial matte box! Should be a link in the description too it! It has one slot to begin with but then you can get an extension that adds two slots!

[@DanielZamudioUreta]

@@BenGleasonMedia Ohh I see now, sadly the extra slots are discontinued now :c

[@BenGleasonMedia]

@DanielZamudioUreta 😭😭😭😭

[@joseegonzalez4894]

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

[@MarioGarcia-l3c]

Sweet rig! where did you get your multi-tool from? Looks like it comes in handy for camera rigs.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

It’s the Peter McKinnon multi-tool and to be honest it is WAAAYYY overpriced 😂 I gotta it when I was at a trade show and met Peter, it’s like $125 USD I’d recommend the Multi-Tool that Smallrig just came out with or just a basic multitool that you should be able to find on Amazon!

[@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

[@Heydigitalprem]

I have a Sony A6400 with a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 lens and I'm planning to start shooting talking head videos indoors. I'm considering replacing the Sony A6400 with either the Sony FX30, Sony A6700, or Sony A7C II, but I'm totally confused about which one to choose. I haven’t shot any videos yet. Could you please guide me on which camera would be the best option?

[@EmmasonArt]

Fx30 should be your first priority if you can afford it

[@Heydigitalprem]

@@EmmasonArt thank you

[@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

[@beardfm]

"That transition..." 😂

[@BenGleasonMedia]

😂😂 wasn’t my best! LOL

[@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?

[@jaredvasquez1994]

Does your Sirui lens need an adapter to mount onto your FX30?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

It comes with the adapter that you need. The 35mm version is a M4/3 mount but when you buy the lens it comes with the e-mount conversion adapter.

[@realstubaby]

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

[@JOSHURUN]

Excelente video bro!

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@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!

[@richardcroft8046]

Plus or minus $100,000, what does a rig like this run?

[@BenGleasonMedia]

WAAAYYYY less than $100,000 USD! Anywhere from $3000-$4000 USD

[@soundvillage9637]

Hey the link to the cage you use did it see it on the link page

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Sorry about that! Ive updated the description, but here is my affiliate link for it amzn.to/4esGSE2

[@SuperSORAA]

can‘t find the rig

[@SuperAirman24]

Not sure if it was mentioned howheavy was this all up

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Probably 8-10 pounds I would say

[@SuperAirman24]

@@BenGleasonMedia thanks for replying

[@Crux_Riajuu]

Fx3 vs fx30?

[@AhmedHassan-sf2pn]

The Title:😃 The Thumbnail:💀

[@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 👍

[@kuyutemelkuyutemel9699]

Meraba

[@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

[@DocRekd-fi2zk]

Budget camera at 2000€ for only camera on ebay

[@sixofsix]

Another camera rig that costs just as much as an FX6. Just get an FX6 ffs.

[@BenGleasonMedia]

I assure you this costs much less than an FX6

[@sixofsix]

@@BenGleasonMedia unfortunately it's not sir. It wasn't an empty comment. I actually individually clicked on every link in your description (minus lens and filters) Your total is $3,600.78. I just bought an FX6 off eBay for $4,100 (no lens, obviously that's why I didn't include that in my addition) So for $500 more you can get an FX6. That's not "much less than an FX6". It might actually be closer to the same if you consider you'll never need ND filters or audio top handle. I say this as respectfully as I possibly can. I know everyone loves their frankenstien rigs for some reason, but It's just something to think about. 👍

[@dxgable]

@@sixofsixwas the fx6 bought used? I haven’t seen the fx6 new anywhere for that low

[@sixofsix]

@@dxgable of course, used yes.

[@Joe.Mourato]

Yawned and left

[@BenGleasonMedia]

Clearly not cause you left a comment 🤡

[@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