Just assembled on my A74 last night and super happy with the feel. Real world here we come! Great vid

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy Anthony! It’s going to be good fun for sure!

Thanks for the video. Just ordered mine yesterday

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Wow great camera work from whoever was filming you

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for helping out amigo

Bro your qualityyyyyy. Never stop man. And clean setup

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh dude. I won’t! Thanks for the support! 🙌🏼

@_reggee_

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino curious! What type of mic do you use?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@_reggee_ I currently use a Deity V-Mic D3. It’s a solid starter mic, however since it launched I’d say there are better ones out there.

cool vid

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks a great bit of kit! How much more stable do you find handheld filming compared to not having the cage mate?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

You really do notice a significant difference. The handles allow you to hold the camera in a way which gives you much more stability. The extra weight also helps remove micro jitters which is also fantastic. Like everything, your technique will be the true difference, but using this along with practice you can get some fantastic results! Of course if you still need to do crazy big moves and run alongside a subject, a gimbal is a much more effective tool. But each tool has its purpose.

@AniruddhaKulkarni

Жыл бұрын

7:37 you will get the answer :) shaky hands and wobbleing camera

Thanks for the video I’m buying this for my a7s3 ! Did you ever get a monitor ? I’m wondering where I would put it on your setup , as I just want that too handle to be the top handle doesn’t seem like there is room for a monitor up there

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

I do have a monitor, the top handle isn't huge so fitting a monitor can be tight. although you can add it to either of the cold shoe mounts and it'll work just fine. You can also invert the direction of the handle for a different feel which helps!

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

The monitor I have at the moment is the Portkeys PT6. There's a review on the channel if you're interested in finding out more.

Question, if you mount the side handle on the HDMI side of the camera does the handle bracket cover the access door to the USB-C port?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

6 ай бұрын

Should be okay!

@Fitwaffle

6 ай бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustinothank you so much for replying, I'll get one on order, appreciate your help!

Great video man 👌🏽, what Sigma lens were you using in the video ?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

That was the 105 but for demo purposes only as I was using my main lens 28-70 at the time to film!

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

105 1.4 is incredible though!

is it possible to have this setup with horizontal and vertical operating modes?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to some degree, you could attach the side handle to the top and have it operate that way. However this particular top handle only fits the top of this cage, there may be others that smallrig sell that can be!

Hello! Can I ask if the magnets on the bottom affect the camera in anyway?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

4 ай бұрын

No they don’t. I don’t think they’d have put them there if they did.

Thanks for putting up with my dodgy voice and destroyed lips! I'll be back to normal soon... really wanted to get a video out regardless!

@elihennessy

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh I do not mind at all well done for pushing through and making the video

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@elihennessy ah thanks dude. I try my best! 😊

Hey lucas 👍🏻 I have the same rig but my footage dont look stable 😢 what can i do for stable footage with this rig? Thank you 😅

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

Жыл бұрын

Making sure you have a steady operation is most important, keeping your arms flexible and don't try and do overly large moves. It will also help If you turn on Active Image stabilisation, this will help reduce the shakes!

Does this help with camera stability? I do a lot of gym videography?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

7 ай бұрын

Yes, but you'll gain more in terms of stability from technique if that's your focus!

What are those red button thingies hanging from either side of the grips?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

4 ай бұрын

Clips for my camera strap. It’s the Peak Design system which works a treat

@donnei1992

4 ай бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino omg, that makes alot more sense. I thought they were some sort of ble record button or something. Thanks for the reply 🙏🏽

Restricts record button, i personally think its ok but difficult to reach the function and record button. Not perfect but ok.

Can the cage be used for horizontal to vertical mounting?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

6 ай бұрын

You could mount a baseplate on the side. But there is no native way to mount it vertically

That rig doesn't make contact on the frontal and superior rubber pads meaning that the rig has 2 contact points when it could have had 4. The design of that rig also requires me to disassemble my Ronin RS2 to change the battery. They hardly could have thought a worse design.

@Penta_Penguin_237

2 жыл бұрын

If you want me to tell you how could smallrig design a cleverer rig here is the secret for you: CNC drill a line instead of a hole for the base quarter inch screw so that the camera has enough play to go to contact with the rubber pads. By the way this is exactly what they have done on better cages like the 2629.

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought that perhaps it’s not bad design, but maybe it’s not the right rig for your needs…

@Penta_Penguin_237

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino It does not touch where it is design to have a contact point, how more clear of a flaw could it be?

Why you prefer a rig to a Gimbal ?

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not necessarily one over the other, they both have their advantages in different scenarios! I like that a rig is more portable, and arguably quicker to set up. For many styles of video a hand held “look” is a little more attractive for me than the completely steady gimbal shots. But if you do need 100% smooth footage, I’m much better of using a gimbal! Thanks for your question! 👍

@minotor7176

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino i share your opinion, thanks for the answer and keep the good work 🙌🙌🙌

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@minotor7176 thank you so much for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Which lens is that??

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a sigma 105mm F1.4. Not my normal lens for this rig as I was using the 28-70 F2.8 to film the video!

@congoallen

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino really cool!!

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@congoallen it’s a monster of a lens! 😄

Lucas have you had any overheating problems

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

None! It’s worth noting however I don’t shoot for extended periods of time continuously or used the camera in hot conditions as I have only used the camera during winter! If you’re going to use it for long interviews or something else that requires continuous shooting then I’d look into that further. If not, there’s been absolutely no issues on my behalf!

@ruff1draft

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Thank you for replying

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruff1draft no worries, I always try get back to all of my comments! It’s a two way conversation after all!

@ruff1draft

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Have a blessed day whatever your plans maybe. Myself I am going to organize my washing then head into Central London

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruff1draft it’s revision for my exams unfortunately for me!

I clicked because I thought it was an FX3 rig then realised its the A7IV even though I read the title ...smh 😭

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

Ah sorry to disappoint. I hope you still enjoyed the video! Unfortunately don’t have an Fx3 would be cool to try one in the future.

@feydanmedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Nahh loved the video mate, A7IV is a beast of a hybrid

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

@@feydanmedia ah it certainly is. I’m so pleased with it!

Yah, but what about pressing the damn record button that is almost hard to fix under the cage. Why they don't add Record buttons on all handles is so whack. U have to search for button to record and stop recording which adds camera shake. Kinda stupid in my opinion.

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

3 ай бұрын

It is in a slightly inconvenient spot but you could always remap the button!

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

3 ай бұрын

I’ve also been using it for over two years and not really found it to be a huge issue.

Oh wow, so you just put a cage on and a photography lens and call it a cine rig? hahaha If I put saddle on a bike I won't call it a horse mate xD haha No hate, just joking haha xD

@LucasJohnsonFaustino

2 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh. Kudos