The best review and guide i'v ever seen. This sentence: "What it might prevent you from using" You nailed it. This is what we should see more often. So we can choose correctly. Thank you😇
Ah, yes - the screen blocking feature 🤔 They're interesting but I'm having some difficulty imagining how to use one - probably because I'm still getting used to that autofocus thing and spinny dials that control the aperture - very weird😎 At least, I assume you're depending on autofocus - although perhaps not changing aperatures? I have yet to shoot any video, so I suppose at some point in the not too distant future this will all make more sense to someone who used to wear a cloth over his head to focus - which I kinda miss...
Very much a video tool rather than photography (though not 100% so depending on what you’re doing) I also in video mode change my aperture on a back dial rather than the ring. But all good things to consider when making any accessory purchase
Missed seeing your videos. Only a search for a Fuji 16-50 review today brought me back to this, which I saw long ago. Wondering if you'll ever do a video on vintage lenses on Fuji bodies. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot."
No but I do run a top handle with record button. With side handles I mostly use one on the left and side and use the camera grip (with rec button) for the right hand side
If you’re using a camera / handle combo that doesn’t allow this. Half open your screen, rotate it, then open it the rest of the way. BUT this is always a very good reason to also use a monitor.
If you’re using a camera screen that flips and spins, then with that handle rotated to a horizontal angle yes the monitor and handle could be in each others way. To get around this I either have the camera monitor folder back against the camera body but visible, or use an external monitor.
I find comfort is mostly about what angle you are trying to shoot. If you don’t need as quick of a reaction time to change settings then 2 can be very steady. But if you need to adjust settings while filming and be a little more reactive just a left hand handle (so your right hand can stay on your camera) is still very great. If you find you’re doing a lot of lower angle content (food on a table, concerts, or general looking up at your subject to make them look more important) then a top handle is great. Since making this video is real stress that whatever handle you get make sure it is quick release so when your content style changes or you need to put your gear in a bag etc it’s very try quick and easy to do so.
That's the comparison I needed. I found it annoying that there's no kind of "spacer" that would allow the addition of side handle without the need of sacrificing what I already have on my cage side and that I just can't move like HDMI adapter, camera HDMI clamp and other things.
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography it's hard to find quality ones, those no names come most of the time not working or not delivering on the quality. Blue Kondor have only one angled, it's the Gerald Undone one, maybe you can try it: GERALD UNDONE MK2 FULL HDMI TO RIGHT ANGLE MICRO HDMI
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography oh right angle only. It would be sick to find HDMI cables with rotating hinges on each side so you can position them however you want.
I added a smallrig cage to my camera to try and setup a focusing light and flash setup for a closeup/macro rig. Not successful yet but still trying a different options.
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography I have not found the best light attachment and flash location yet for hand held night insect close up / macro work yet. A work in progress especially the diffuser
![SmallRig Video Cage Mount Explained [Nato Rail, Arri Locating Pins, Arri Rosette]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/L4pzqufDAKc/mqdefault.jpg)
Another reason for a handle. Is obviously… To impress the clients!!
Hahaha I should have mentioned that yes
@dwightrawson6523 the matte box fits into the same category 😁👍
Absolutely they do hahaha
"Pulls out Sony A1"
"Are you really going to do this shoot with that tiny little camera?"
The best review and guide i'v ever seen. This sentence: "What it might prevent you from using"
You nailed it. This is what we should see more often. So we can choose correctly. Thank you😇
Thank you! Really appreciate you noticing the little things
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography This is what makes you a little bit better too. :)
Thank you🎉
Ah, yes - the screen blocking feature 🤔 They're interesting but I'm having some difficulty imagining how to use one - probably because I'm still getting used to that autofocus thing and spinny dials that control the aperture - very weird😎 At least, I assume you're depending on autofocus - although perhaps not changing aperatures? I have yet to shoot any video, so I suppose at some point in the not too distant future this will all make more sense to someone who used to wear a cloth over his head to focus - which I kinda miss...
Very much a video tool rather than photography (though not 100% so depending on what you’re doing)
I also in video mode change my aperture on a back dial rather than the ring. But all good things to consider when making any accessory purchase
The primary reason is that our hands are twice the size of the manufacturer's hands. 🖐✌
Missed seeing your videos. Only a search for a Fuji 16-50 review today brought me back to this, which I saw long ago. Wondering if you'll ever do a video on vintage lenses on Fuji bodies. As Paris Hilton would say, "That's hot."
Only if I could get them to review for free, wouldn’t want to buy them all just for reviewing
Well explained, great comparison, just what I needed to make my choice.
what your best shoulder rig for the xhs2 with a monitor?
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the tilta wooden side handle is most superior when it comes to comfort
yes! first kiwi, RUclipsr I seen that does film gear reviews. automatic sub. go get it brother. get that bag. kudos from palmy.
Hahaha oh shit mate I’m just up the road in Taranaki
Very thorough.... Thank you so much for the helpful video
No worries, affiliate links in the description help me out if you decide to buy any.
Cheers for taking the time to comment.
Does the NATO rail block the card door from opening all the way?
Great video, mate. Do you have one with the record button versions?
No but I do run a top handle with record button.
With side handles I mostly use one on the left and side and use the camera grip (with rec button) for the right hand side
I love this kinda video. Thank you. Enter Islam and success
Can we Fully open the screen to the left and rotate too while having the handle on the Left Side
If you’re using a camera / handle combo that doesn’t allow this.
Half open your screen, rotate it, then open it the rest of the way.
BUT this is always a very good reason to also use a monitor.
with the 3847 does the monitor get in the way if open? and can it stay open and been seen?
If you’re using a camera screen that flips and spins, then with that handle rotated to a horizontal angle yes the monitor and handle could be in each others way.
To get around this I either have the camera monitor folder back against the camera body but visible, or use an external monitor.
Non-sponsored comment 😄 Ulanzi has some interesting side handles with their quick release system F22 or something like that. Maybe check that out 😎👍
I’ll see if they’d like to send me a bunch, cheers for the suggestion
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography it would be awesome if you could ever get your hands in one of those Laowa 7.5mm t2.9 zero D lens✌️😎
comfortable and more stable shots will be on 2 handles or one?
I find comfort is mostly about what angle you are trying to shoot.
If you don’t need as quick of a reaction time to change settings then 2 can be very steady. But if you need to adjust settings while filming and be a little more reactive just a left hand handle (so your right hand can stay on your camera) is still very great.
If you find you’re doing a lot of lower angle content (food on a table, concerts, or general looking up at your subject to make them look more important) then a top handle is great.
Since making this video is real stress that whatever handle you get make sure it is quick release so when your content style changes or you need to put your gear in a bag etc it’s very try quick and easy to do so.
I really wish they'd seen those arms for the handles separately.
That's the comparison I needed.
I found it annoying that there's no kind of "spacer" that would allow the addition of side handle without the need of sacrificing what I already have on my cage side and that I just can't move like HDMI adapter, camera HDMI clamp and other things.
I’ve been trying to track down some good angled hdmi cables to optimise space better, but they don’t seem to exists.
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography it's hard to find quality ones, those no names come most of the time not working or not delivering on the quality. Blue Kondor have only one angled, it's the Gerald Undone one, maybe you can try it:
GERALD UNDONE MK2 FULL HDMI TO RIGHT ANGLE MICRO HDMI
Yeah but the angle goes the wrong way for what I’d want, but those are easily the best cables to get
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography oh right angle only. It would be sick to find HDMI cables with rotating hinges on each side so you can position them however you want.
I added a smallrig cage to my camera to try and setup a focusing light and flash setup for a closeup/macro rig. Not successful yet but still trying a different options.
What’s been unsuccessful about it?
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography I have not found the best light attachment and flash location yet for hand held night insect close up / macro work yet. A work in progress especially the diffuser
I dabble with macro / flash / handheld photography every few years, and it always reminds me it’s not as easily as it seemed it should be in my head.
I like a girthy handle. I like the way it feels in my hand.
And once you’ve used it you just leave it out on the side of the road for the next person to abuse?
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography I mean of course. What’s the worst that could happen?
Apparently nothing you need to worry about …. As it turns out if you put something down, everyone else will never ever drop it.
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography I’m a real profesh no one messes with my gear…
Left side handle is better ?
I really didn’t like having just a left as I like easier access to the lens, but it’s a personal choice, there aren’t wrong or right answer
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography better to have left and right ? You can hold both or either.
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography but having a universal one like the HSN2093c you can have it on either side and then get another if needed ?
For me the rotating handles were a must as I constantly film at odd angles, but it’s a very personal thing dependant on your style
@@ThomasBusbyPhotography ay! Would love to get that. But people have bad reviews on it saying it stopped working after a bit
Thanks very helpful