Sorry about the auto Focus, the camera had been rented out to someone and all the settings were changed lol. Hope you enjoy the rig though!

@prozekutor

6 ай бұрын

it focuses perfectly on the gear, so absolutely no probs right there!

@GEEMUSIQAL

14 күн бұрын

Don't be a heater, we filmmakers not some iPhone youtubers... we shoot cinematic not video🫂❗

Small rig is brilliant they have the best rigs for compact cameras nice one mate 👌🏼

Coolest functionality ideas on a rig I’ve seen so far. Really considering adapting parts of this for my Fx30 rig!

These always look so clean! I built my zv e10 rig from your video, but I LOVE the rig videos!

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I love building a good wee rig

I see the improvements from the zv-e10 video great work

Great clean build. I used this video as a base to build up my A6700, Note: Just have to make sure you buy the right attachment piece for the the Tilta wood handle. I bought the one that sits closest to the body and now I can't plug in my micro HDMI lol. Will need to get the piece that brings it away from the body or try a right angle HDMI

Looks really professional.

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man

Great video! I have a similar setup but with a shotgun mic and/or rode wireless go for "run and gun" interviews.

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

I did have a rode wireless go 2 setup with this, but if I’m using a rig like this, usually i try to record all audio externally with a zoom f3 or f6. But the wireless go 2 worked great

Sweet rig!

the professionalism of this channel is astonishing. subscribed. can't wait to say I was here before 1 million

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

very nice rig! I like it

man, those small rigs looking C L E A N i am myself starting to think to change my bmpcc 4k to a6700 or fx30 since i need more run n gun features, and af is one of the biggest thing i really missed for some of the side jobs. also the weight is really different the only concern is that a6700 could overheat and i sometimes doing gigs when you need to film 5-6h straight

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

if you're doing video only and not needing a hybrid, the fx30 is definitely the way to go over the a6700 in my opinion.

@POVwithRC

6 ай бұрын

FX30 All day.

Just got an A6700 and this rig is definitely a great place to start! The only thing that I felt was missing is having an external SSD to record onto. Is there any way we can add that to the rig? Like using a dummy battery and then using the USB C port on the camera to plug in an SSD?

Tratare de hacer esas configuraciones para mi Nikon Z30😁 Nice video.

Keep going on ! Thank you Greetings from Germany

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Where is the cold shoe mount at on the handle you dont have it in the videos description?

I have the exact same arca Swiss clamp!

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

its nice and small yet sturdy! i have a handful of them connected to all my tripod plates lol

Do you reckon this would work similarly on other Sony Cameras or is it very strictly a series specific? I have a Sony A7IV and love the look of this rig but worried that buying some of this stuff would potentially not work for that.

Hi I have doubts about how you're powering the sony 6700 as far as I know the sub c is only for charging battery when the camera is off, could you clarify, Im really interested if there is any other option :)

This is stupid question,but Im confused. Should I use left angled or right angled micro to hdmi cable?

Dope content, I know a guy who has one of those cameras and he won’t stop talking about it!!

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Its worth talking about! lol

If I do use a dummy battery to plug into the vmount, should it be into the 8v slot? I have Smallrig VB99 pro powering an Atomos Ninja V via the D Tap port, just figuring out the camera battery now

GREAT VIDEO TYYYY!!!!!

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

thanks!

What the weight became in the end?

What is the cord used to connect the external monitor and the battery? Just fried my monitor when trying to power it up.

@thomasjmcclure

2 ай бұрын

It’s a dc to 5 pin aviation connector (i think that’s what it’s called). What way did you have it all connected?

Hey, i have just bought a v-mount battery and my a6700 does only show the charging symbol. It isnt actually taking power from my vmounnt battery. I have the setting „external power“ enabled and i dont know why it wont take the battery

а как на счет перегрева у этой камеры?

not a bad video at all - little lengthy but lots. of. good information. the hook for me that made we watch all the way to the end was the hot swap battery with out using a dual hot swap battery mount. needless to say I was curious as to. how it was hot swappable. personally I would use a dummy battery and try to limit as many cords from thier ports as possible. but i get the reason being for the 'quick release' again opinion would be alot quicker to release the tripod mount versus the arca Swiss for hand held, unless trying to move to a gimbal or something. anyways good vid.

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

It’s definitely longer than i was anticipating lol, yeah honestly the dummy battery is probably a wiser choice, i just like the convenience of unplugging the usb c lol.

@ManuelParodiRamos

6 ай бұрын

@@thomasjmcclure Is it really wiser to use a dummy battery? everytime I ask people who know better than me, they always recommend usb actually

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

@@ManuelParodiRamos both are good options, but if overheating is your concern, dummy batteries help. It moves the heat from the battery outside of the camera body to the external battery. But both work great

@phamwoaw

5 ай бұрын

I guess my frame of thinking, is from being a second AC and basically ensuring the main camera rig was powered on and stayed on all day. a dual battery truly. hot swappable system or pass through power is best to keep a rig on all the time. but those are expensive and require way more parts and cords. that being said then yes usb c power pass, while have a full charge battery will do the trick to keep this hybrid camera system on all the time. so I retract my statement as this would be as close to a cine rig setup as possible in terms of keeping the system on all the time. but still having a USB micro or c connected to a camera rig from sticks to hand held is a broken connector waiting to happen. which is also why I am happy they went full hdmi!

Only bad thing about this rig seems to be the lack of leverage that the battery could provide had the v mount plate been mounted to the rods and pushed back a bit...

ultimate 6700 camera rig and nothing to shoot.

@StreetsOfVancouverChannel

6 ай бұрын

🤔😳😏🤣🐂💩

@mpphotofilm

6 ай бұрын

😅

@jaspercapalad

Ай бұрын

BAHAHAH Real asf

Nice video here. IMHO, I don't think the rig is an overkill, in as much as you can make an extra income from it. My question here is, what do you use for an external audio recorder? Can you integrate an external audio recorder like the Zoom R4 for external audio recorder? If so, do you use it with this existing setup, or do you add another rig? 🤔

@thomasjmcclure

29 күн бұрын

Depends on where I’m filming, I film a few podcasts in which we use either the podtrak p4 if we are traveling, or p8 if it’s in the studio. And i also have a zoom f3 and hollyland park max set I use if I’m doing weddings

@Thomas J McClure: Are you using a external microphone or the camera's internal?

@thomasjmcclure

4 ай бұрын

I usually record audio externally. Sometimes I’ll use a rode wireless go ii for scratch audio

What do you use for video editing? What programs?

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

I edit with premier pro, I really want to be using davinci, but I’m faster and more efficient with premier still and don’t have the time to learn it right now. But definitely hoping to switch at some point

Could I use this base for a Sony a6400 I know I would have to get a different cage but that’s what I have right now

@thomasjmcclure

3 ай бұрын

Probably! The other thing is that the screen doesn’t flip out, so I’d look at getting the smallrig hinge v mount plate. Gives you access to the screen when you need it

Would be awesome to see some shots with this rig?

@thomasjmcclure

5 ай бұрын

Working on a couple videos about image quality from this camera. But the rig itself doesn’t actually impact the image quality, just the camera, lens and maybe filters. But yeah got some coming soon! I do have a video about the lenses i used in this video on the zve10, they’re pretty sweet in my opinion

The question I have with the 6700, is there any issues with heating? Especially when you have it rigged out.

@thomasjmcclure

3 ай бұрын

I personally haven’t had it overheat, but the kind of stuff i use it for wouldn’t have it overheat, i don’t film long clips of slow motion ever. So your mileage may vary

@ceebecee

2 ай бұрын

I've got the same camera. With no rig it overheats after about 15 minutes of 4k video. 50p lasts longer than 100p. I bought a small 40mm usb fan and taped it to the back and that lets it record for much longer (I tested for over 45 minutes and it didn't overheat at all). Love everything else about the camera though.

Would an ulanzi ir tilta fan fit in your configuration ?

@thomasjmcclure

4 ай бұрын

Probably, you’d just need to add some space between the v mount plate and the arca swiss plate.

It looks really cool. Clients would be happy seeing their photographer look like a cinematographer from hollywood. But, this is really expensive to do for the target audience of this camera. Someone who can afford to spend $5000 for a rig will likely be okay with spending two three thousand more for higher end camera. But yea, a really great video, cool to see whats possible! Also, this camera has the best autofocus of any camera out there, even better than more expensive sony cameras, yet using it for mainly manual seems like not using its biggest feature. Meanwhile there are great cameras with lesser autofocus.

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

good observations, its definitely a lot to spend on a $1400 camera. For me it worked out fine as i already hav 80% of this stuff lying around from previous purchases/jobs. but if starting from scratch, yes its too much! and as for the autofocus, you're right that it is fantastic, but creatively I still enjoy the manual aspect of cine lenses, as well as the image that these lenses in particular provide. if I'm going "run and gun" then yeah, auto focus lenses every time. but for creative/cinematic shoots where i have more time, I love using manual cine lenses. I'm not one to say that manual focus is better in every way, its definitely not. but different, and good in certain circumstances. I'm not much of a run and gun kinda guy.

I am planning to buy this camera. What about overheating issues ?

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

It really depends on how you use it. In normal use I personally haven’t seen it overheat. But I’m not filming 4K 120 for much time at all. So it really depends. If you are looking for video only, go fx30. If you want a hybrid or a photo camera, this thing is great!

@NISDAOfficial

6 ай бұрын

I am looking for hybrid camera. I mostly shoot on Full HD only means 1080p. Till the moment in our country 4k is not much popular. So for 1080p videos at 100fps or 120ps does this camera overheats ?

@timond1987

6 ай бұрын

@@NISDAOfficial 1080 is fine, no overheating

What about overheating?

@thomasjmcclure

4 ай бұрын

I personally haven’t experienced it yet, but I do not record long sessions of 4K 120p…

I thought I read somewhere that the Sony FZ battery won't charge from USB when the camera is on...? 🤷

@overtime94

3 ай бұрын

Runs directly on external power while its on, Charges the FZ battery when its off

Next video: “Turn your kids college tuition fund into a camera rig.”

Never overkill, Also sorry! don't block me yet... Having a rig DOES make you a better cinematographer, why? Heavier weight which gives better handheld stability. Bigger unit for better control. Accessories that makes the camera last 100% longer. Matte box to control crazy reflections from flares and shitty lighting from offices and can lights. Expandable to make your job easier. Looks cool thus it gives visual impression you are a professional. So yes, it makes you a lot better at taking video. and I'm the first to witness after using mine for a wile now lol!! Overkill? Heck naw!!!!

The rig is nice, but I don't understand why you need this "big" of a rig with an extremely capable autofocus camera with great battery life? You're not adressing any issue with this rig, but you're adding new one. I don't understand the point here I think that, nowadays, if you want a cinema camera or big camera, go for a big camera. If you go for a mirrorless, use it as a mirrorless, with a very minimal rig (little mattebox, little monitor, handles and that's it!)

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

Firstly, you don’t “need” this at all. there’s a lot of people out there, like myself, who just really enjoy building rigs like this. I said at the start and end that the “image” from the camera is no different with all these accessories, the lens, camera and filters on this rig are the only thing that make a difference to the image. I personally just really enjoy building these, and using them! And as for the autofocus point, autofocus is great, but so is good manual focus lenses. It’s a simple choice of the user as to what they would rather use. I really like using cinema lenses, i love the quality and character that these ones provide. That’s all

Not a good camera will over heat so fast

@thomasjmcclure

4 ай бұрын

I’ve never had it overheat on me, I absolutely love it

i don't understand why people need to make a small camera into a cinema camera? if the size is not your concern then go for an actual cinema camera. if size matters then go for these kinds of cameras. At the end you will be spending the money to rig up the small camera but not investing it on a cinema camera which has more functionality than alpha 6700.

@thomasjmcclure

4 ай бұрын

For me it’s an enjoyment thing. And all the cinema cameras I have require as many accessories and rigging as a camera like this does. And it’s modular, you can take all these accessories and add it to any mirrorless camera. But for me I just find it fun. Sure it’s an expensive hobby, but i enjoy it

@anushtechreviews

4 ай бұрын

@@thomasjmcclure I understand, thank you, really appreciate your reply. A person who knows what he is doing.

Bro why wouldn’t you just do this with the FX30? This is completely impractical to use for what I’m assuming would be an A-cam for client work when you consider the A6700’s overheating problems, lack of dual card slots, no xlr handle, no full size hdmi, no external ProRes Raw, etc.

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

the main reason is that I do not own an FX30 lol. if I did, this is the rig i would use. and its completely interchangable provided the fx30 cage you use has an arca swiss plate on the bottom. In my first impressions video I made about the a6700 I outlined why i picked it up instead of an FX30 (If i had the budget for both I would have totally gotten both, and plan on getting one in the future). For the type of work i shoot, I havent run into much overheating problems, I record audio externally for my professional work anyway, and have no need for prores raw. All that being said, the FX30 is clearly a better video camera. I made this rig because I love building rigs, and I had an a6700 to build with. thats all

Aaand you still have horrible rolling shutter, small sensor and overheating prone camera lol

@thomasjmcclure

6 ай бұрын

I saw you say something similar about the zve10… every camera has its downsides, zve10 rolling shutter in 4K is bad, yup, but that doesn’t make it a bad camera for the money. The rolling shutter on the a6700 is not bad at all. if that is the main thing you hate in a camera, then look for other cameras that don’t have those problems. And as for “small sensor” that’s not a bad thing, APSC is used in cinema all the time, it’s been an industry standard, and honestly most people can’t tell the difference if putting them side by side

@henrystravelcorner7090

6 ай бұрын

@@thomasjmcclure I mean the zve10 is unusable but the fx30 and a6700 are alright. But when there are the likes of zv-e1 I just don’t see the need for something like this! Just my thought ! Cool build tho 😉