the most minimal Sony FX3 Rig.

[@dandobi]

Great video. I’ve tried every other monitor on the market and nothing is as good as an iPhone with Monitor+ (with the paid features). I’m almost considering buying another iPhone and using it strictly as a dedicated monitor. Also, there was a time where I actually used the mounted iPhone as a second angle while shooting… it worked great!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

That’s good information for people to know.. so maybe an android isn’t the best option 😅

[@dandobi]

@@chrisbrockhurst yeeeeep!

[@wedworkflow]

​@@chrisbrockhurst You can buy carier locked Android phone just for $60 and use it just a screen. 5000mah battery, low resolusion screen, airplane mode are perfect for entire day shooting. Because of the low-end CPU, there is no overheating at all.

[@shotmakermedia]

Wow, what timing. I'm traveling to Greece next week and was debating on bringing my Ninja or not. Going to give this a try!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Boom, there you go

[@matcast81]

Instead of using the kondor blue mount you could use a mag safe mount..still strong to hold the iphone but lighter and easier to attach and detach your iPhone. I use my iPhone as monitor and the biggest problem remains the overheating which occurs after 10/15 minutes under the sun...

[@scb2scb2]

Indeed a nice option is the JJC plates depending on model they come with a extra 'ring' on it that is a arca plate in itself next to 4 1/4 and a 5/8 connection.

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

I do this with my a7iii. This is neat if you are willing to use a dummy battery for power and frees up the hdmi for wireless video. 2 video outputs, boom. Also works with my fx30

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That Stalman clamp seems pretty handy. Gotta get myself one!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Def the best phone clamp out there

[@tbj1220]

I’m using my phone as a monitor to in my rig and for handling the overheating I use one a wireless charger that’s has a peltier inside to cool the phone. If someone needs it you can looked up as gaming phone cooler and you will find the options 🤓

[@PaulFeinberg]

Cool setup bro

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Cheers fella

[@takidarendeli7194]

Thanks for this helpful video. I am using Vivo x80 pro with fx3. There is a very important issue for me. Is there a way to charge the phone while using Vivo X80 pro as a monitor?

[@scb2scb2]

Nice but instead of the clamp you might consider one of the magsafe plates to reduce it even more. The JJC ones with or without arca 'ring' work fine and can be hooked up in multiple ways to the rest of the rig. Also you can reuse the magsafe ring in your phone rig by using say a "hagibis mc100 pro". I guess it might be able to come of but in reality these magsafe connections are so strong i don't see that happening really. Monitor+ is and has been amazing it even works on most sony cameras in 'dual' mode so hdmi to some recorder while monitor+ on the usb-c with video+controlling the camera. for the connection just get a set of 90degree or 180degree or a combo usb-c to usb-c adapters to get the able in any direction you want instead of sticking out too much.

[@helder-luis]

Do you have a link for that JJC magsafe plate?

[@amirotepr3333]

I like it how they say you can USB connect the Monitor + app, but my Iphone 14 pro max w/ my Sony a7 IV and it only allows me to connect via WI-fi

[@chi.marvine]

Would it be possible to use the clamp to mount an ipad mini horizontally? Does the clamp rotate at all

[@chrisbrockhurst]

You can get a larger clamp! They make a bunch

[@JiggiJiggi]

Have you tried the wireless connection? The only thing stopping me from running this is that currently my usb-c connection is for v-mount battery.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I have, but wireless creates potential issues. Cables are solid

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

As long as you follow the sdi/hdmi protocol, you can use dummy battery instead. Last in, 1st out.

[@fakhrulamin9693]

Can preview playback footage?

[@seecraig]

I've been using Sony's Monitor and Control. Do you mention why you believe Monitor+ is better?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Anamorphic support is missing from the Sony app, otherwise it’s great

[@seecraig]

@@chrisbrockhurst Exactly the kind of thing to know. Thanks.

[@Harvester88]

I have the A7CR and Monitor+ will not connect to my iPhone over USB-C. It gives me nothing but issues.

[@LouisLuzuka]

16 pro 😮was not the upgrade 😅wow finally honesty

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Literally

[@scb2scb2]

@@chrisbrockhurst To be fair depends where you upgrade from. Very few times in last decade was a 1 generation jump a 100% smart idea.

[@dan_ngyn1828]

I like the attempt and concept, but a bit too tight if looking to audio via shotgun mic

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Yeh not gunna be ideal if you need a big mic. That said if you’re using 3.5mm you can mount elsewhere

[@TvBoxHead]

What sony cam has better AF than an fx3??

[@chrisbrockhurst]

FX3 doesn’t have the A.I AF features

[@TvBoxHead]

@chrisbrockhurst i saw a video comparing the two and the ai performed slightly worst than the a7s3. I dont recall any video proving otherwise

[@chrisbrockhurst]

@@TvBoxHead the A.I is better, I own the A7RV and the FX3. If a subject goes behind something or gets blocked the FX3/A7SIII simply stops, the RV continues to assume location and movement

[@wedworkflow]

I just have a small advise for Android users: use micro-usb to usb-c to prevent your phone from charging your camera. Works on A7SIII.

[@wedworkflow]

And for phone setup SMALLRIG Metal Phone Support works better.

[@mirrorlessmemory]

Or just turn off “USB Power” in the settings of your Sony camera

[@wedworkflow]

@@mirrorlessmemory Phone charges camera battery when camera is turned off

[@DMRCapitalHill]

I hate when you KZbinrs use buzz words like “budget” and “run and gun” budget is subjective.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I’m open to hear your suggestions about alternatives to every buzzword you hate. Bring solutions to the problems!

[@joneson88]

I think Stabilization doesn't work when you are using camera in Remote Shooting

[@devisionmedia6326]

Is this true??

[@joneson88]

@@devisionmedia6326 It is on my a7iii, but you can buy USB to HDMI converter to use it as a normal monitor

[@wedworkflow]

​@@devisionmedia6326 Yes, for old cameras such as A7III. Except for the horison level, everything works as it should on the A7Siii.

[@mirrorlessmemory]

That did used to be true on older Sony cameras. This has been fixed on newer ones.

[@csabavass9479]

"Great autofocus, not Sony's best anymore..." what do you mean by it? Which one is Sony's best right now?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

A7RV and onward with A.I

[@csabavass9479]

@@chrisbrockhurst yeah that is true. It doesn't matter with a manual lens anyway so yeah :D

[@aaronglynnwalker]

If we could just get an iPhone size and quality screen as the camera LCD… heaven… but this is close :)

[@StudyMyVisuals]

iPhone 15 & 16 screen more color accurate than any sub $1k oled

[@chrisbrockhurst]

This ^

[@scb2scb2]

@@chrisbrockhurst And 'build' in battery most external displays don't have a many hours battery build into their 9mm body.

[@motionpikczer]

start on 8:00 why?..

[@chrisbrockhurst]

That’s not this works

[@petrub27]

kinda of useless set up, but i agree on using phone as monitor. same for drones, the phone screen is better than the rc2 remote screen imo

[@Fotovliegtuig]

Explain why it useless please

[@petrub27]

@@Fotovliegtuig the camera already has a flip screen, and u can even create a false color lut with lutcalc

[@chrisbrockhurst]

This is incredibly niche. But each to their own

[@petrub27]

@@chrisbrockhurst it takes 4 clicks

[@jfizzle]

Begining in 2025 can we stop saying "Run and Gun?"

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I’m open to hear alternatives.

[@jfizzle]

@chrisbrockhurst I dunno...I'm a videographer and this is my "Light Carry." There...problem solved. You'll coin the phrase and all shall rejoice in your name.

[@Jr.stetics]

Saw from ig story

[@chrisbrockhurst]

💪🏻

[@OmgItsAlexOfficial]

I beg to differ that I have the most minimal fx3 rig after mine was stolen last week. 😏🥲