The long awaited Sony a7siii is finally here, so of course I had to rig it out, just like the a7s and a7sii before it! What do you guys think, should you rig out a small mirrorless camera or is it overkill?

@darkknightwithanidea1845

3 жыл бұрын

It’s NOT overkill ... it’s really great . Please add Follow focus ... this rig is really great ... PS - will this built out rig fit in the 24 Tenba Cine Dr’s case ? That’s where I’m headed. Your rig is brilliant. Take it out. Turn it on - FILM !!!!

@f0t0b0y

3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, I want to say it’s overkill but you make everything work/fit so well. 👏🏼

@maguyvermedia

3 жыл бұрын

I like the compactness, the first build was not really practical for the price as you could just buy another camera. The A7S iii can definitely produce the level of content of more expensive cameras of which the same distinction can be made for lenses hence in 2021 no one needs to spend ridiculous amounts of money to accomplish what can now be done on a smartphoneand that will only get better as a competent content creation tool like drones and soon robot drones and robotic cinematographers like Kira will completely take over. #practicality having said all that, I would love to see this rig as a budget build from Amazon stock for under a reasonable price point, if I had 7k to throw away I wouldn't spend it this way I don't need to own gear that can be rented where a little money can give me access to ridiculously priced top of the line gear that is icky marginally better than what the poor man can do, real cinematography is not about buying gear, it's about creativity in overcoming limitations to get the shots we need like 1917 and many other examples the simplistic approach is best then the state of the art has its place when needed like the #arritrinity 🤔

@joshmcdzz6925

Жыл бұрын

I guess when you said "it's the most popular full frame camera many years to come" you meant to you and it's a subjective opinion and not statistically proven.

I came to your channel today looking for a camera rig for the sony a7s iii and it is exactly what I found! Amazing videos as always!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

That's incredibly serendipitous!! I'm glad we could make that happen for you today! haha! Hope it helped.

Thanks for the informative video. Explained very well. Keep up the great work

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Hopefully it all made sense. Appreciate the support 🤜

Amazing video man! You got my sub for sure! Look forward to seeing more!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! I really appreciate the support. I’m still learning HDR, so hopefully my next one will be better. Haha 😂

Yo this video is super helpful and addressed questions I have with another non-Sony camera, great tips

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

awesome, glad to hear it answered some questions. hopefully it helps with your own camera setup!

Sweeeetttt setup, man. Love it!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wooow amazing gear set... I like it and I wanna have this one

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

Great video and very informative! Keep it up!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks so much! hope it was helpful for your own rig.

Yes I been waiting for this

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! A lot of people have been asking for it, it just took forever to finally get my hands on the a7siii!

Great video. The only thing truly preventing this camera from being a great cinema camera is the fact that it does not have open gate 3:2... this camera is not a 12 megapixel video camera as people would believe. It is a 12 megapixel photography camera but unfortunately shooting raw video, you cannot get a full sensor readout 3:2... You can only get 16:9 which is a major issue for some. It limits vertical crop options in post and it prevents you from using a 2X anamorphic lens. It's a real bummer that Sony doesn't release firmware to address this issue. We paid for a 12 megapixel sensor but only using 85% of it.

@patrickmeyer2802

2 жыл бұрын

That camera exists already, it's called the S1H.

Nicely done, Chadwin. I'm flipping back and forth between a run & gun with Sony native and full AF and a similar, albeit a little lighter dumb EF adapter setup for my full frame cine EF glass.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

nice! sounds like you've got a great setup and similar lens theory as me.

One of the most deserved subscriptions I've ever left since like... ever.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! welcome to the channel

@FabioPansera

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin May I ask you, if possible, to add the product code for the small rig stuff? I'm in Ukraine and I'm having trouble finding a lot of stuff as we don't have Amazon here :(((

it's so compact! might try this out 😱

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

You should!!

Sick compact little rig! But there's a part of me that likes all the extras like rods, etc

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! yeah, i totally get that. the rods add a whole other layer of support and way to attach more accessories.

What a solid rig!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!!

Thanks! Very useful setup!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope it helps with your own setup.

That rig looks sooo good

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's taken a while, but I'm slowly perfecting my rigs.

🤩 Chadwin, you rigs are Legendary, my friend, hehe!!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks! I hope they help you with your own setups and inspire something even better

@SourceAwareness

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Very much so! Definitely giving me many practical ideas. Much appreciated

What!! You got the a7sIII! Gotta come check it out

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Sort of....I have it for a few weeks to review and test out. But I'm really liking it and may end up buying one eventually, i'd just have to sell off another camera, or sell a kidney first! lol!

I just wanted to know everything that needed to built a cine dslr camera and now I know❤️❤️ thank

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

haha awesome! hope it helps you build out your own rig

Very interesting set up looks a pro.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! it works well too.

Your rigs are pretty much genius-level, Chad. You got mad ninja rigging skillz! 😀

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

😂 thanks man! Building rigs is like playing with legos again for me. Also, love the Santa hat in your new profile pic 👍🏻 🎅

Good joob man!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thank you man!

Awesome gear

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks!

Awesome stuff. Something about rigs just make it extra.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

😆 yeah, rigs always make the camera look way more substantial and intense than they actually are.

for the alvin’s cable D-tap dummy battery, does it converts voltage from v mount battery 14.8v to npz100 which is 7.2v? cause it looks like just a direct cable

Love it

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 🤘🏻

Great set up. I use a lot of the same bits and I am fully rigged out. I wanted to comment on the battery door issue. I have the A7siii and I could not locate a replacement door but in my research I found the A7siii uses the same door as the A7RM4 which also has no rubber flap and notch out o use a dummy battery. So not wanting to leave the battery door off or tamper with it, I bought one of these A7RM4 battery doors and used a dremel tool to cut out a notch for the dummy battery cable. Worked like a charm and it is better than leaving the battery door completely off in my opinion. The door is real easy to remove and replace so I can put the original door back on if need be. I think I paid 40 bucks for the door.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

that's awesome! sometimes when something doesn't exist you just gotta make it. I really think they're not adding the hole anymore cause they want us to power it from the USBC port on the side now. Glad you found a unique way to make it work!

@honest_noise

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Would this usb-c solution still go to the v-mount? Essentially a usb-c to d-tap?

@AndersBakfeldt

Жыл бұрын

@@honest_noise Did you find out?

Question: If balanced on a gimbal. Would the battery stay in place or would it move on panning shots? Im planing on using the Fxlion NANO ONE 50Wh. It sould be small enough not to move right?

Thanks for the video! Could you do another video explaining how to set the Atomos ninja v with the video transmitter?

Wish you would post a detailed list . That'd be awsome.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

it's all in the description! lemme know if there's anything i missed

Looks good. Quick question. How are you securing the top of the batter to the back of the camera when it's touching the camera (so that it doesn't move when you shake it). Looks like you fastened something but couldn't see what it was.

Very good video and 887 Thum up is mine and I subscribed to your channel - but to use this camera this way may be we need 3 hands

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the sub! haha! yeah, it def takes at Least two hands to operate it safely.

My A7S iii hasn't arrived yet, I ordered it two months ago! I have the rig and a big hole where the camera should be.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

It sucks waiting for gear to arrive, especially when it’s on back order! I saw some in stock on B&H a few days ago, so hopefully it ships soon and you can build your rig haha

Hey! Just had a quick question, i have a 13400 mAh with 190Wh v mount battery, i just wanted to ask to see if i can use this v battery safely with sony fx3 with dummy to d tap cable??? It's a 14.8V

dude how bout the ef adapter that have the internal nd, seems like a missed opportunity

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you could definitely use the internal ND adapter with this. I’ve made a whole video about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHaG2tuMeca7dM4.html I didn’t with this setup though because the polar pro Nd filter adds less vignetting and color shifts.

Hey! Great Video! Quick Q: Doesn’t the VND create strange colors when is combined with the Pro Mist? 🤔

Man this is such a sick build. As much as I’d like to do one, I use my Ronin-M way too often and would find myself more annoyed than anything having to disassemble the rig every time. lol

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks! yep, you definitely have to break it down significantly before you can mount it on a gimbal. I usually use a second cam for gimbal shots if I'm able to.

@messyartTV

3 жыл бұрын

small right half cage with quick release

you can take off those peak design attachments and loop them through the cage and screw in the cage through the little hole where the triangle is on the right upper of the camera body. 2 points to secure the camera to the cage plus less stress on that one bottom screw

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

Okay good to know! Thanks for the tips!

Cool rig! My only concern would be that the V-mount battery blocks the camera controls and display quite a bit. Flipping out the display is good but somewhat awkward in that position. Is there any way to output the on screen display to the Ninja V including all the setting options and so on?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! Yeah, so you can mount the v-mount battery flat and further back on 15mm rods instead to give better access to the screen. Yes, you can get all of your camera settings on an external monitor, however if you're recording on the ninja v, it will also bake the settings right into your image.

Great setup. I watched most of yours videos about camera rigs, also use Ninja V in rig setup, but did you have problem with microphone-did microphone collecting noise from Ninja V monitor?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! hm...im not sure what you mean exactly but you can plug a mic into the cam or ninja v directly and it records clean audio just fine for me.

LOVE YOU BRO. I needed this video very much. From where to buy the matt box ? What is the total cost of this rig ?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man!! Link the desc. for mattebox and other parts, its $699. Matte Box geni.us/BaseCampVND Here's the site as well: www.polarprofilters.com/products/basecamp-ultralight-matte-box-system Idk that exact cost of the whole rig, I'm gonna have to add it up and get back to you...

incredible... question: when you build a rig like that, do you expect to have to take it apart often or is it meant to stay put for awhile?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! I keep it put together for as long as i can, but sadly yes i usually have to break it down for long distance travel or to use the parts on another setup. you can get bags from Tenba and other companies that are made for fully rigged out cams

Great! Is there any way to change that handheld ring to gimbal faster? Because It is true that handheld movements become more real , without vibrations ,besides customers would think is a better camera (bigger = better xd) however if I want gimbal movements it would be a different process that could slow down the filming

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

check out one of my old vids on the channel called the "camera rig that can do it all" it shows how i switch quickly from handheld to a gimbal on set.

legend has it, if you rig out your a7siii it will produce BRAW...

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha! that would be dope. ProRes RAW is pretty dope too tho

Wait, how are you adapting that canon glass? Are you shooting in 1080? Without the 6k downsampling to allow for 4k crop mode, it's impossible to adapt canon glass to the a7siii without massive vignetting, no? Does that lens have a larger than full frame image circle? Are you using clear image zoom?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you use Full Frame glass, you can adapt EF glass without any vignetting or issues. I’ve been adapting full frame canon glass for years to Sony full frame with no issues. You don’t have to use any crop modes or anything. 👍🏻

subscribed!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🤜👍🏻

Love the rig man. But I was wondering if there isn’t too much weight on the front of the camera. Wouldn’t it be better to had the v mount battery laying down so there’s more weight on the back?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the lens you use, it could definitely be front heavy, to be honest it’s pretty well balanced with this setup, but you could absolutely lay the battery flat. That’s what’s so great about having it on the hinge, you can quickly adjust it.

@kolyatirado1298

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin yeah true, and if you need more weight on the back you could also just mount a bigger battery. Thanks for the reply.

How to use a variable ND-Filter and a frenchflag (no matte-box)?

Great video! will this set up work with the sony a6400?

Could you please show us how to add Tilta side focus grip to this build with Nano motor?

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

My latest videos shows how to add the side focus grip. It’s about halfway through the video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6hrw5iKqtjAc8Y.html Hope that helps.

Is it possible to use a powerbank via usb c instead of a vmount via dtap to dummy?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yes, absolutely! I've done a full powerbank solution for the X-T4 and you can do the same thing with the a7siii. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioaOz8yomM7HadI.html

Hi! great video! Do u know any alternative to that v-mount battery? I cannot find it in Germany. What specs do I need to look for? Also, did you make a video on how to power through USB-C like u said? It would be great! Thanks a lot

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, try this one that has USB-C PD geni.us/FXLion or one of the Bebob Mico vmount batteries! either should work well

Haha I had to still watch even though the A7SIII is out of my price range 😫 pretty much set on the Fujifilm XT4!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m still rocking my XT4 and full rig, luckily most of these parts I can use with the XT4. A7siii is out of my budget right now too, they were nice enough to lend me the camera for a week to test out though! Haha

Great video! Thanks a lot! Which lens mount adapter do you use? Cheers.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! It's just a basic lens mount adapter I believe from Fotasy. I also have one from Fotodiox that I use when I need electronic aperture control and autofocus.

Awesome rig. Have you thought abt hosting another subscribers rig showcase stream?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Yeah, I actually did a gimbal rig livestream last week. Maybe I’ll do another camera rig livestream again in the next month or so.

Good morning I loved your video , could you pass all the material to a camera sonny apha 1 I really appreciate it

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha! I wish I could, but I need it for my FX3 now 😂

Hey Chadwin, nice build! With that hinge mount for the battery on the back is it even possible to use 15mm rods if needed? And also can you link the cage That is shown at 07:29? Looks like it has a build in Arca Swiss plate but I cannot find anything like that for the a7S III.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yes, you can use a 15mm rod extension adapter. it allows you to add another 15mm rod to the front side for a follow focus, matte box, etc. The cage is linked down below for the a7siii. I haven't used the arca swiss feature, but I think the bottom of the cage is yes.

Great video, Can't you do rig for Red Komo do like this!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! I'd love to but first i gotta get my hands on a komodo! they're so expensive and on back order for months.

Do you mind sending me the list of parts you used to make this rig? Thanks

Is there a version of the 15mm hinge so that the rods go into it and not into the base plate?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

I wish, that would be a great design. What I do instead is add the little 15mm adapter threads so i can attach rods to the front side for my follow focus, matte box or other accessories.

What dummy battery brands do you suggest to be of high quality?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been impressed with the quality from Alvins Cables and Fotga for dummy batteries

Great video thanks. Can't find the link for the original Manfrotto plate...

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks. search amazon for manfrotto 502 QR plate, should be a bunch of options there.

confused why added weight with the sony L battery - maybe you could run another dtap to barrel outta the vmount to run the atomos?

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

yes, you can definitely power the monitor and other accessories with a d-tap cable instead. . the main reason i've been powering them separetly is cause some people have had issues with frying some equipment when they're all powered off of the same battery and power surges/grounds through the HDMI cable. however, if you properly power/plug everything in, you shouldn't have that problem.

Can you use the V mount battery to power both the monitor and the camera at the same time?

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you can power both at the same time. Just make sure your hdmi cable and everything else is plugged in before powering anything on. And powered off before unplugging anything

Is the wireless transmitter causing any delays for wireless focus pulling?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

not for me now. the delay is a few milliseconds at most, so pulling focus is still doable.

Hi Chadwin: The external power pack has 14.5vdc and the sony battery only 7.2 vdc, is it OK to power the sony at 14.5 vdc from power pack?

@oleschreiterdopac696

3 жыл бұрын

Thought the same. Without a voltage regulator this is the most stupidest thing to do.

@robpaustian7955

3 жыл бұрын

Dummy batteries have the voltage conversion circuitry inside them in order to step down the supply voltage and meet the camera’s voltage requirement.

Hey Chadwin, thanks for the really informative video! Quick question about the short HDMI cable that you're using. I checked it out on Amazon and I'm concerned that it isn't rated for 4K output. Have you experienced any issues with this / quality? Big fan of Gerald Undone's and usually go with his HDMI suggestions but love how short yours is. Thanks!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah it should work totally fine for 4k. I used it to record 4k ProRes raw on the a7siii and ninja v with no issues. Amazon listing says it’s rated for 4k as well. Hope that helps

@NatashaZimin

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Awesome, thanks for the follow up - appreciate it!

So you made a $9,500 rig not including the lens. I feel like you should have bought a fx6 and put $2.5k of parts on it then you would actually have a cinema camera.

@NeonPixels81

2 жыл бұрын

I think this is more just to show that it can be done. Not everyone can drop $6,000 all at once, but some people might be able to buy the A7S iii and get started, then build the kit over time.

Hi Chadwin! Loved your video! I have the exact same baseplate and battery hing. I'm looking to add 15 mm rods to this plate. You mentioned in the video that this is possible if you get the correct threadings for the baseplate. Do you have a suggestion for what I would need here?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

nice! sounds like you're building a good rig! Yes, watch this video and it shows the exact threads and how i used them to add the 15mm rods. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hK1ltY9-d8fFktI.html here's a link to them on Amazon as well. geni.us/thread15mm hope that helps!

@Alxposure

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin awesome exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! Excited to get it finally built out. :)

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alxposure awesome, glad I could help! good luck on your new rig build!

Should I plug the d-taps into the battery plate or the battery itself? I’ve seen you do it both ways in some videos. I don’t want to fry anything

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

you can do it either way, i do both yes! just depends on the placement of the port on my rig and such. shouldnt fry anything as long as the device can handle the dtap output.

@Digi20

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a battery that has enough d-taps (or add those small 3 or 4 way splitters) you can use those and dont need a big heavy plate. the plate makes sense for higher powered equipment (real cine cam, big monitors, etc.) to distribute the load over several ports. or if you want to have different voltage outputs directly from the plate. but a mirrorless camera, follow focus motor and a ninja v can safely be powered from the batterys dtap alone.

The only thing I think I someone who didn't yet buy either FX3 or 6, is that with all the extras with FX3 you get to 5000$, so it might be better for new people to buy the FX6 and have more easy set up

Love the A7siii. For low light recording, But Panasonic offer 5.9k raw output to the atomos ninja which makes the S1h or S5 a better buy, The S5 is also half the price of the A7siii

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the a7siii is definitely still the lowlight king. But wow, I didn’t realize they added 6k ProRes raw (w/ ninja) to the S5, that’s pretty incredible, especially at only $2,000. My struggle is the lens mount, I don’t have any lenses for it, so I’d need to adapt everything and if I need autofocus, I’ve heard it’s not great on Panasonic.

@50450720

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin tbf, AF has never been Panasonic’s strongest suit, but since the latest firmware upgrade its massively improved, still not as good as cannon or Sony , but definitely useable in all but the most demanding situations. The colour science on Panasonic is better than Sony too (imho). But the 5.9k raw output images it a colour gradists dream. As for the lens mount, you can use a fantastic range of lenses, even old canon FL and FD lenses. With more L mount lenses from sigma coming out next year. (God, I sound like a salesman)

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

@@50450720 yeah I have the fujifilm X-T4 and it’s AF isn’t nearly as good as Sony or canon, so I imagine Panasonic is similar to that. The S5 seems like incredible value for money though with 6k and very color grade able. Haha I feel like a salesman half the time too, but we just really love our gear and wanna tell others I guess!

Nice rig. While I love the look of a Black Pro Mist filter, when you shoot with that on, it's baked into the video permanently. Better to add that in post these days.

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

that's true. you should really only use a BPM if you're totally committed to the look and know it's what you want in post. Adding it in editing is definitely a safe option.

Can you make the rig like this with canon m50 mirror less??

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I imagine you could do something pretty similar! If I ever get my hands on the m50 I’ll make a vid

I'm new to cinematic cameras and this may be a stupid question, but how do you get to the camera control buttons and switches with all that rigging??

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

it can def get in the way, but for the most part, all of the buttons and dials are still accessible. as far as the lcd goes though, i just flip it out out or tilt the v mount battery back to see the screen.

awesome video mate! have you tried this set up on a gimbal... Ronin S2 or something similar...? Thank you!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! I think i'd have to take off quite a few parts to actually get it to balance sadly.

Good one! Dont use Sony but rig looks good. I have only Hollyland 400s :( but with Ninja V I can record 4k in Pro Res AND send out hdmi to Mars 400s and get up addition monitor working. So a work round on Mars limitation of 1080.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s perfect! I like the Mars 400s, works really well! ProRes is so nice to have, especially if you edit in FCPX. What cam are you shooting on mostly?

@laurencegrant2882

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin I have a couple of Fuji xt-3’s but have recently bought a Canon C70. Spend a month learning about so only done a few videos with it. Never had a Sony Camera.

Can ninja v output video through hdmi out port while recording prores raw simultaneously?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yes i believe so. but the HDMI out of the ninja isn't prores raw

how long does the atomos ninja sustain with a sony npf 970?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

good question! it just depends on how much continuous recording you're doing or on and off-ing it through out a day of filming. I'd day from my experience its about 2 hours of total run time

How many hours will the battery run the 1) camera 2) camera plus ninja v? Thx!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have exact run times. But through my use, the battery will run camera and ninja for about 2-3 hours. The battery will run the camera for about 3-4 hours on it's own.

@southwestweddingfilms1981

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin thanks!

I'm pretty intrigued by the screw multitool that you use to screw everything together. Under what name can you find that?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a SmallRig multi tool. I use it constantly!! Seriously so much better than dozens of loose Allen keys. geni.us/ToolSet

@Igzia.B

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! 10 000+ dollars rig system here and .. whatf ! way a minute ! howbout the screw multitool - is it possible to mount a 9w single or twin engine motorization on it ? Prespective.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chadwin!

Great vid!! What do you think about the Nikon Z6 ii?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! it def looks like a nice cam, but i personally won't ever shoot nikon for a host of reasons. mostly cause all of my glass is canon ef

Gt any equipment ft the Sony a 7 iiin u can spare

Question? - is it possible to build a rig build for a Sony AX700 camcorder?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

little bit harder to do because of the form factor, but i bet you could find a way yes!

Hi, can we use external ssd on Sony A7iii instead of using memory cards ? If yes where need to be connected ! Micro USB port or C port ? Please help

@jpsamora

3 жыл бұрын

You could use an external monitor/recorder like the Átomos Ninja V and record to that SSD. In that case you would use an hdmi cable for the connection.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

sadly no. can only record internally on SD cards or externally with an external recorder such as ninja v

@devinpadaveedan6492

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin ok

@devinpadaveedan6492

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpsamora Thankyou

Nice setup! Still can't help think the thing about rigging a camera like the a7s iii like this is it kind of defeats the primary reasons you'd go with one of these over a more genuine cinema camera alternative (like a Blackmagic Pocket 4k/6k or Z-Cam). With $3,500 you could put together this entire rig with a Pocket 6k and get superior cinema camera results. The a7s iii is obviously a fantastic camera and can be super versatile if you also need a lot of stills and/or autofocus work. Can see this being huge in the real estate videography market, as well as maybe like high key commercial work, BTS stuff etc., and possible some B cam in a situation where you need a suuuper compact or very run-and-gun setup. Also if you've already invested in a lot of Sony lenses lol. But if you're already committed to carrying around a bigger rig in an effort to get more cinematic results, it feels like you're ultimately better suited shooting on a 12-bit cinema camera where things like shooting raw and grading in a HDR post workflow are minimum expectations. Thoughts?

@rattoh

3 жыл бұрын

You already answered why someone would rig out their a7siii. Some days you wanna shoot with minimal setup with internal codec, and some days you wanna rig it out and shoot raw with a heavier more stable rig all with AF.

@MoonlightSocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@rattoh I'm not saying don't rig it out! I'm just saying that if your goal is to have a cinema camera setup, you can do it for less than the price of the a7s iii body alone, and with better results. The a7s iii is obviously a fantastic camera, but many of the pros and best functions lie within what you can do with it more or less out of the box. But this video isn't about that - it's about creating a cinema camera. Which will ultimately lead you to lose a lot of the best functions of the a7s iii without introducing all of the pros of a true cinema camera. So for instance, you'd lose the autofocus features in this setup (and most cinema setups tend to prefer manual focus anyways). I think what Chadwin does in this video is an EXCELLENT solution for people who need to rig an a7s iii out. But my overall point is that if you're looking primarily for a cinema camera, you probably shouldn't be looking at the a7s iii in the first place. To me it seems more like the camera for the run-n-gun shooter who needs great video and the ability to shoot great stills. But that's a lot different than the shooter who needs to functions of a cinema camera, particularly when it comes to long shoots that require a lot of technical nuance and a Raw-first post workflow.

@rattoh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MoonlightSocial You don't lose anything except a bigger and heavier setup when rigging out, something that is beneficial to hand hold shooting and getting stable or low shots. This setup is overkill unless you plan to shoot all day and don't want to change your batter more than once a day or you hate the flaring of screw on filters. A cage, external recorder monitor and handle or not is all most people need if they want to shoot raw and get the best picture quality possible from the camera. I agree there are better cinema cameras with better picture quality and features catered to cinematographers at a cheaper price, but they also lack some features some shooters may want in their video cameras. It's a tradeoff. Most a7siii users are most likely sony shooters so they already have sony lenses that can take advantage of the AF system, so buying into another system and set of lenses could cost even more. The a7siii is a good jack of all trade camera that can be an excellent rsmall FF run and gun setup with minimal effort that is to use for a 1 man or small team, that is also capable of cinematic quality footage with an external recorder. Pricey yes, but you gotta pay if you want to utilize top notch AF, the option to use IBIS, FF 4k60fps & 120fps (no raw tho), good battery life etc. Yes I know those are not important for good cinematography, but it is what it is.

@MoonlightSocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@rattoh all totally valid points - but the title of the video is turning the a7s iii into a cinema camera; my point is that if you want a cinema camera first and foremost, you probably don't want to go with the a7s iii. And that this setup - which Chadwin put together very well - compromises some of the pros of the camera without adding the TRUE benefits of a cinema camera. I'm not saying the a7s iii isn't a great camera. From my limited experience (and the general consumer reaction), it might be best in class. But its class is not "cinema cameras." It's a video-first mirrorless stills camera. All the pros you mentioned (AF, IBIS, battery life etc.) are not typically things we're concerned about when looking to get filmic footage with cinema cameras. We're concerned about color bit depth, color science, Raw codecs, supported memory solutions, resolution (particularly for crop-ins), durability, compatibility with various rigs, lens mount options etc. (as Chadwin points out, this camera doesn't handle external power particularly well). I'm just making my comments based on the subject matter of the video, not making a value judgment of the a7s iii for what it's intended and designed for.

@rattoh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MoonlightSocial I wouldn't look too much into the title. Sounds more like clickbait or misuse of the term of what a cinema camera is. The term cinema is way overused that it has lost its meaning on parts of youtube

One question; why buying a fullframe A7SIII Beast if you adapt it to non-fullframe lenses? or is it a fullframe lens?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

it's a full frame lens! can't shoot 4k with an apsc crop lens otherwise.

Were you able to balance this setup onto Dji RS2?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

definitely not. way to bulky and heavy! but if your broke off the main items like v-mount battery, handle and monitor, it would probably work! haha

Great! But but you need stablizer by the way.. and it is heavy with this all acc 😄

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, it would be great to use this setup with an Easy Rig for help holding the weight when all hand held.

Don’t forget to add the SDI and time code tentacle 😁

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! I could def do an HDMI to SDI Conversion if ever needed. I still need to try out tentacle tho

Please make one for the A1 🙏

What do you use to charge the vmount battery?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

i use this dual mount charger from d&o geni.us/vmounts

Should have made use of Sonys XLR system via the hot shoe as it gives you 4 audio inputs in grand total.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that would actually be really nice so I can get embedded audio instead of recording separately all the time. I'll look into that accessory soon!

@TheRealHarrypm

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Its a great bit of kit but with how much it costs people are mostly spending the extra on a MixPre-Ii for that 32bit audio

Quick question, I dont want to fry my camera. Is it always safe to follow these steps in order? - Connect dummy battery to camera and to battery (with both off) - Turn on v-mount plate - Turn on camera

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would connect everything first. Put the v-mount battery on. Then power the camera, then a monitor if you’re using one. I’d then power off in reverse.

@isedmedia6619

2 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin thank you for responding I use a Miady 154 with a Camvate v-mount plate with a 7.2V Dtap. I fried my A7iii recently (might make a video about it) I think what happened was I actually had the dtap plug into the actual battery and not the Camvate plate. And I also didn’t follow the steps. I’m pretty sure I turned on the camera then the v-mount and boom I lost $600 in repairs

@isedmedia6619

2 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin also I really want to hear your take on using v-mount plate to USB-C to camera. Does this act different than a D-tap battery?

You might not be the right person to ask this, but I'm trying anyway. Is filmmaking worth choosing over another university majors? I'm asking because I'm in business administration right now, but I love filmmaking, my parents think this is like an hobby ... So I just want to know if it can guarantee me a good financial living or if I better go on and get my degree. Btw the rig is 🔥

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

great question! go watch my video on "ways to learn filmmaking without film school" I talk about the pros and cons of each there. for me personally i don't think it's worth it, but its up to you! you could also watch my "why i quit apple and google" for more insight on the topic.

So let’s make it big and cumbersome. Clients will be impressed.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used a Cinema camera? They're all big and clunky. Especially once they're also rigged out. I don't care what the client thinks. I've used a tiny Sony a6500 cam on set and massive rigged out RED's. The client rarely says a thing about the cam, they just care about the end result.

@tylerjslattery

3 жыл бұрын

It's not about the clients or looking impressive. Everything on this has a function. Is it unnecessary for some things, yes. But it is also very necessary for some serious video productions.

would I be better off rigging out the fx3?

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

I just rigged out the FX3! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmGkm5SfqLm2f6Q.html

Sweet !! Thanks for sharing

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, thanks for checking it out!

Two things - Sony's autofocus is one of the best, not sure why you would nix that feature with this setup. It seems like a lot of filmmakers are adopting autofocus cameras these days - especially for solo shooters. Unless you have a 1st AC, it can be a challenge concentrating on framing and balance all while keeping the subject in focus. Also, the battery performance of this camera with its native battery is excellent - 2 hours at 4k 120p: why the v-mount? Seems like a lot of extra weight for little return for most use cases.

@alesko5

3 жыл бұрын

...on reflection, I realize cine lenses provide more flexibility and can be better quality (although I'm not sure the Rokinon cine lenses are better than native Sony lenses).