SUPERCHARGE YOUR SONY A6400 - A Compact Cinema Rig for More Cinematic Videos

The Sony a6400 is a beast of a camera in a tiny package, but in this video we're going to take it even further to make shooting with it a whole lot better. I'm gonna show you how I set up my camera and turn it into a small and compact Cinema Rig that will help you produce better videos and more importantly make you want to keep shooting more!
I'm hoping this cinema rig camera build out will give you an idea and inspiration as to how you can also build out your own Sony A6400 Cinema Rig.
ALL GEAR LISTED IN THIS VIDEO:
1. UURIG 1367 C-A6400 Camera Cage: www.juangadget.com/products/u...
2. UURIG R008 Top Handle:
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3. UURIG R015 Ballhead Monitor Mount:
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4. Feelworld Master MA5:
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5. RAVPower NP-F550 Kit
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6. Deity Vmic D3 Pro:
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7. SmallRig Mini Camera Side Handle 2916:
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8. Nisi Variable ND-VARIOS Filter (1.5 to 5 Stops):
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GEAR I USE:
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Things That will make your editing life easier:
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0:00 Introduction
2:38 Camera Cage
4:42 Top Handle
5:33 External Monitor
5:52 Ball Head Monitor Mount
6:33 Extra Battery
7:43 External Microphone
8:09 Side Handle
9:14 Variable ND Filter
9:58 Things To Improve
10:54 Final Thoughts
MUSIC FOR FILMMAKERS:
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Thanks for watching!

[@SimplexVisuals]

Love this rig. My all-time favorite accessory is the top handle. It really helps for shooting handheld.

[@JustinEspejo]

Yeah! Definitely helps and adds a lot of functionality to the setup!

[@Kimbuucha]

I have the same camera and never thought to get a cage and top handle to stabilize the camera. I always immediately think to go to a gimbal but this is much affordable and less cumbersome. Thanks for the tips! Really appreciate it.

[@JustinEspejo]

yeah! I too thought a gimbal was the only way to get more stabilized footages! using a cage and handle makes your camera look badass too! 😜

[@CreativeTies_]

Totally on point! The beauty is that this is true fro 90% of all cameras. Lot's of little things that make it more usable

[@JustinEspejo]

You’re absolutely right! Thanks for watching man! Cheers!

[@JustinEspejo]

Oh hey Valentin! 😁

[@prestonriley5271]

I cant like this enough...The video shoot with the camera was seriously the best!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Preston! wow! thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏

[@van.maximus]

I love this so much!! Great content 🔥🙌🏻

[@JustinEspejo]

Hi Ivan! Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it! Thanks for dropping by the channel! 😁

[@kylerules1311]

great video justin, wish could see you shoot amazing stuff from that beast

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks kyle! Yeah! Would be so much easier without the pandemic tho! So for now, its an overpowered indoor youtube camera setup! 😂

[@imadrianpadilla]

Love your channel so much. Congrats on the 1k subs in advance ✨

[@JustinEspejo]

Hi Adrian! Thanks a lot! Appreciate the kind words!! Hopefully we reach the goal soon! Thanks for dropping by the channel! 😁

[@markfriday]

I got both the SmallRig and the UURig cage. The UU wins by a big margin when it comes to featureset. Specifically the built-in arca swiss plate.

[@JustinEspejo]

I didn’t even know about it when I got it, I was just looking for a cheaper alternative tbh! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@MikeBSalazar]

Solid rig there Justin! Looking forward to the next video!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Mike! Thanks man! Appreciate it! Yeah I’m excited to finish the next one too! Thanks for dropping by! ✌️

[@philippe6898]

Loved the quality of your content!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Hans! Thanks for dropping by the channel! Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it! 😁

[@BootcampGamingTV]

subbed and liked because of A6400 rig 😍😍😍

[@JustinEspejo]

haha thanks man! Yeah! I love my a6400 a lot and using it with a rig really makes it even better!

[@historyonthego]

Great bro

[@Helvathex]

Underrated tutorial!

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@joseregalado1399]

Congrats bro on the 1k subs!! 😊🎉

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey jose! Thanks man! Appreciate it! 😁

[@williamgajeloniajr.2065]

Cool stuff bro!

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha! Thanks wil! 😄

[@ArkitekJBC]

Gorg set-up! :)

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha thanks architect!

[@thevirtualpunso2957]

CONGRATS SIR SA PA 1K SUBS!!!WELL-DESERVED PO!!!WEEEEE!!!ROAD TO 100K NA PO YAN SA SUSUNOD!! CONGRATS PO! :)))

[@JustinEspejo]

Hahaha salamat! Oonga! 99k to go! Haha! Thaankkk you! 😁

[@NikoBols]

That is an awesome looking a6400 :) I'm glad I discovered this channel through Due Kneel 👍

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Niko! Thanks for dropping by! Dude! Loved your vids din! Definitely subbing! 😁

[@NikoBols]

@@JustinEspejo Thank you! Namiss ko bigla yung a6400 ko because of this video.

[@JustinEspejo]

@@NikoBols haha! Ayus! 😂

[@blueberryoreo3989]

Wow you have 1k subs na! Congrats! 🙂

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey! Thank you! 😄🙏

[@lowcostcnmtgrpy1123]

Malapit na ako magkaroon nyang A6400, gusto ko rin yang set-up mo sir, panalo. Parang ang sarap lang lagi mag create ng magcreate pag meron kang ganyang set-up eh. 😊 Sa ngayon, mobile lang gamit pero masaya naman ako. 😊

[@JustinEspejo]

Ui! Ayos! Solid a6400 dka magsisisi! Yup! Nakakagana lagi mag create! Extra budol din! Hahaha! Thanks for dropping by the channel! 😄

[@nardvillanueva]

Ang pogi nung vlogger omgeeee! ❤️🤤😄

[@JustinEspejo]

Hahaha thanks lenard! 😂

[@IDR1219]

Great build!!! I am in the process of building mine too...and you def gave me some ideas!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Ivan! Thanks man! Glad It helped! ✌️

[@IDR1219]

@@JustinEspejo Also sub'ed...just watched your vid on your film camera...good stuff!!!

[@JustinEspejo]

@@IDR1219 wow! Thanks so much!really appreciate it man! 🙏

[@jeromevsion]

quality content! subscribed! more content sir hehe lalagpas na ng 1k yan subs mo

[@JustinEspejo]

Salamat Jerome! 🙏haha oo laban lang 😁

[@maxknows888]

Hahahahaaaa I love your humour and honesty. You are amazing! Thank youuuu

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks Max! Appreciate it! 😁

[@PjayAdamos]

I like the intro hahaha 😂 pagaya ng rig 😊

[@JustinEspejo]

Uii Pjay! Kamusta? Hahaha klngan natin umeffort slight! Hirap kumita ng watch hours e! 😂😂😂

[@UnrupturedTV]

hanep yung modeling at dancing part eh! hahahaha! Lakas!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hahahhahaa thanks for watching mehn!

[@RaymaticCreator]

I have Same hobbies same lense same camera as u bro , anyway cool setup ! Love ur video

[@JustinEspejo]

heya! that's cool to hear! thanks for the kind words brother! cheers! 😊

[@dabidabidoo]

Solid rig! New sub here, fellow a6400 user.

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks Dabi really appreciate it brother! 😁

[@Mraz75]

I have the same lens, but with ZVE10. Also the same rig and top handle. The only thing i don’t have yet is the freeworld screen. I’m just there is another person who feels that kind of rig awesome. And it really does making me want to shoot.

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Draz! thanks so much! cheers! :)

[@FifasWorld]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@DanboxingPH]

That Sony 35mm f1.8 😭 Good job on this video, bro 🔥

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha yeah! Used it All B Rolls! Thanks for dropping by brother! 🙏

[@NikoBols]

Grabe, you guys, Dan and Justin, are pushing me to being less lazy with my videos 😂 Also, I need your wisdom on top down shots 😀

[@JustinEspejo]

@@NikoBols haha oks yan! We need better content on youtube! I’m about to do a top down shot setup video too so see you there! Haha!

[@DanboxingPH]

@@NikoBols grabe yun! 🔥 Justin bro, I’m actually doing one too. Fault din ni Niko. Hahaha if mauna ka, I’ll definitely get ideas from you!

[@tobatus]

awesome

[@techwatchlist]

Your best video so far 😂

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha thanks Patricia! Appreciate that!😄

[@whatwillitbe555]

Nice

[@ContentCreatorTools]

Lol awesome intro!

[@JustinEspejo]

Hahaha thanks man! 😂❤️

[@stazzyjayy7346]

Subbed & Liked the video! I have the smallrig , I think Im going to get the monitor and top handle and side handle

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey julian! Thanks for watching and subscribing! That means a lot! Goodluck on the purchases! 😁

[@marvinlabrador379]

Great content as usual!!! let's go 1k subs!!

[@JustinEspejo]

thanks Marvin! Yup! Konti pa! Let’s Go! Haha! Thanks for dropping by the channel!😁💯

[@thawzie]

We have exactly the same setup it’s scary

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha great minds think alike! 👌

[@raymondcanete5792]

Thanks for putting this together. I also own a6400 and using 35mm oss f 1.4 but I'm really struggling to make cinematic shot its not stable to do using handheld. Just curious If I add rig + side handler + top handler. How much do you think it would help? Thank you

[@patrickcamacho7918]

Sheeesh! What a solid rig! 🔥🔥

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha thanks patrick! 😄

[@ondraturecek5084]

Hi, awesome work, can i ask what font are u using? i cant get enough of it

[@ExtraRaiGG]

mah man.

[@JustinEspejo]

Haha thank you sir! Thanks for dropping by extra rai! 💯💯💯

[@ayan00725]

Very good sir

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Ayan! Thanks man! 🙏

[@ayan00725]

But i will copy your cinematography in my videos .....that goin to publicly very soon...👍😇

[@JustinEspejo]

@@ayan00725 haha! Aryt! Goodluck! 🍻

[@Tradie1]

I wanted a lil cage rig for a while and after having one I think I'll upgrade to a gimbal RING, my shots are not smooth enough for my liking using handle+grip method on this camera :( Smallrig also make a ring grip but i might go with something with top handle grip attachments for the , great video nonetheless and im sure it will be enough for those whos bodies' alow them ninja walk and pan like actual ninjas.. i cant long pan without jitters these days

[@llifesavers]

Which hdmi cable are you using for the camera to monitor?

[@JcMedia_]

The beat is a little bit to loud but the rest us very perfect 😂🔥🔥

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Jacy! Thanks man! Yeah! I’ve been getting a few comments regarding my audio levels! 😅 trying to get better at it one vid at a time! Thanks for dropping by the channel and i really appreciate the feedback dude! Cheers! 🙏

[@mvtv7279]

My recomendation for hdmi is SmallRig Ultra-Slim 4K HDMI Adapter Cable, Female HDMI Type A to Male Micro-HDMI Type

[@JustinEspejo]

thanks! I gotta check that out! :D

[@gamasugbuanon9566]

Which is better for you, a6400 or your a7III when it comes to video?

[@JustinEspejo]

There are pros and cons e..the AF of the A6400 is definitely better and more intelligent! And it has 3 preset modes you can set so i can easily switch between 24fps, 60fps and 120fp, a7iii only has 2. But, bigger sensor of a7iii is way better esp in lowlight! DOF is also more pronounced and shallower on fullframe! So I keep them both! 😂

[@brydenjayBalayan]

What do you shoot often? Why you choose 16mm 1.4 thanks

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Jay C! Pre pandemic times we travelled a lot so its was great for outdoors stuff and showing more context of the location, but now it’s the lens i use for my talking head videos. That F 1.4 aperture is perfect especially since i shoot at night mostly! Its also amazing for blurring the BG! Hope this answers your question! Thanks for dropping by!

[@brydenjayBalayan]

Allright, nice I just wondered why you choose 16mm, yeah your rigth since the 16mm doesnt have built in stabilization, that is why its perfect with the RIG, thanks

[@JustinEspejo]

@@brydenjayBalayan and that too! Definitely! 💯

[@Sathyacreativework]

Super bro from Telangana India

[@JustinEspejo]

thanks Sathya! :)

[@Sathyacreativework]

@@JustinEspejo sony 6400 or Fujifilm xt200 which one is the best for videography ??

[@JustinEspejo]

@@Sathyacreativework ooh sorry I'm not familiar with the Fuji, I will say this tho, I wouldn't want to let go of my a6400 even though I have a Sony A7iii already. It's just so good. :)

[@Sathyacreativework]

@@JustinEspejo tq bro ..

[@arminsalchner]

what lens do you use for creating? what lens is it in this video?

[@JustinEspejo]

Hey Armin, I'm not really sure but it's most likely the Sigma 16 F1.4 and Sony 35mm F1.8 OSS

[@mateuszrybka7658]

Hey, great video! I have a smallrig cage for my a6400. Can i attach a uurig top handle to it?

[@JustinEspejo]

hey Matesz! YES and NO. you can definitely mix and match diff brands but their compatibility would depend on the kind of mount that the handle or the cage has. some cages have 1/4" hole others have an arca-swiss like clamp mount on the cage so just be sure to get the handle witht he compatible mount. hope this helps! thanks for asking this question! 😁

[@mateuszrybka7658]

@@JustinEspejo thank You man. Great channel. Hope for more content! ;) Peace!

[@JustinEspejo]

@@mateuszrybka7658 aw dude! Thanks! Means a lot! 🙏

[@duekneel]

HAHAHAHA! langyang intro yan. may ganyang side ka pala brooo. hahaha! but man, ang pogi ng cameraaaa.

[@JustinEspejo]

Mahirap kumita ng pera! 🤣🤣🤣

[@quirkworks4076]

Great rig. Is the monitor battery also powering the camera? A6400 battery life is terrible. Thx.

[@JustinEspejo]

Thanks! Unfortunately not, it’s only powering the monitor. I just swap out the a6400’s battery.

[@RockWILK]

@@JustinEspejo I found it really difficult to swap out the battery with this cage and definitely impossible to swap out the SD card. Do you have that issue as well? Especially if the battery is a little tight, it's hard to grab and get it out with the cage on.

[@JustinEspejo]

@@RockWILK hey man! No, unfortunately, i don’t have a problem with it, i even change batteries and memory card on a gimbal no problem… i wonder why…

[@RockWILK]

@@JustinEspejo I found that the way the camera sits in that cage, it offsets the battery door too far, or it’s too deep, and unless the battery just pops all the way out, I just can’t get to it, maybe it’s my small fat fingers. :-) I definitely can’t get the SD card out. I’m trying a different cage that leaves one side of the battery door completely open, the cage has a cut out, so it’s not completely surrounding the battery door. I’ll see if that works better.

[@RockWILK]

what did you use to connect the microphone as a side mount?

[@JustinEspejo]

hey rock! thanks for checking out the video! The mic isn't actuall side mounted, the cage allows me to mount the mic on top, but towards one side of the camera. 😁

[@RockWILK]

@@JustinEspejo oh, of course. And since you’re using an external monitor, you don’t need access to the flip up screen. Thanks!!

[@JustinEspejo]

@@RockWILK exactly! 😁

[@GarganB]

I'm two years late, but amazing tutorial! One question, I suppose you have lost the touch focus of the camera screen, maybe it is an option that you don't usually use and you don't care, but it is true that with that external monitor you lose that capacity of the 6400, right? greetings and thanks!

[@JustinEspejo]

hey man! appreciate you! you still have full functionality on the a6400 screen with this monitor attached. :)

[@GarganB]

@@JustinEspejo great! thanks for answering =) so that external monitor is also touch to do point focus? is incredible!

[@JustinEspejo]

@@GarganB this external monitor isn’t.. coz it’s a budget one, but afaik there are more expensive ones with touch to focus functionality on the external monitor itself.

[@GarganB]

@@JustinEspejo ahh ok, thanks for your time!

[@JustinEspejo]

@@GarganB very much welcome bro! Goodluck! Rigging a camera is so much fun! 👌

[@ezekhelly1149]

Sir saan po pwede makabili nyan

[@JustinEspejo]

hi bro! nasa video description yung links. mejo matagal na tong video pero nasa PH lahat yan nung binili ko, JGsuperstore or lazada :)

[@OFW_ENGR]

Dol what say you sa a6100?

[@JustinEspejo]

Naku, di ko pa nakikilatis! Pero ang alam ko good entry level apsc na sya kasi sobrang outdated na a6000 e… kuha ka rin?

[@OFW_ENGR]

@@JustinEspejo planning for b cam lang dol hehe

[@JustinEspejo]

@@OFW_ENGR ahhh! Nako magndang idea yan! Haha sigi, silipin ko rin!

[@NikoBols]

Idol Ben, I think main thing you have to look at with a6100 is picture profiles. As far as I know, walang Picture Profiles ang a6100. If you don't need the PP, I think the a6100 is a great bang for your buck camera.

[@OFW_ENGR]

@@NikoBols really, i thought meron :( eh kung wala same lang sila sa a6000 walang PP