I’d like to post here for anyone like myself that bought the Titon base on this recommendation - the camera will ~absolutely~ not run for 8 hours powering the Atomos. I spent $400 on this because I thought it would keep me going all day and I just barely eked out Three hours leaving it idle on a table.
@@mr.croissant7960 for the price, I’ve been very satisfied with the FX Lion Nano as an alternative. Portability will vary depending on capacity, but it hasn’t let me down yet.
I was wondering how that would be possible. Even just internally recording, the power draw would have to be so low - I wonder what the run time is for internal recording
@that_teldine_guy you're right! I bought the titon base too thinking that I could run the portkeys lh5pii and the fx3 for 8-9 hours. Was shocked to see 3.5hrs when it was powering them both! :(
I was running the fx3 with a base kit and USB-C for about a year. I switched to the Kondor dummy battery because I noticed my USB port on camera getting a bit… flimsy. In hindsight I think having a USB cable sticking out if the camera without a lock or cage support is a big liability. If you accidentally knock the cable you could easily break the cable in the port, or worse break the port all together. Thanks for sharing your rig
Be careful what you wish for, I trained with the world champion of Street Fighter who also was a car enthusiast and built my engine on my Honda back in 2000
@@mondobytes This will make the matchup that much sweeter! I've played a lot of the great SF players way back in the late 90's/early 2000's and was top 10 on the old XBand network where many of them played.
I have literally bought this rig system for the Sony Fx3! This to me hands down, is the best system to use. I could find an alternative on youtube, with the XLR module still in tact. Thank you for the setup Armando! Happy new year to you too! 👍🏿
I run something similar to this for power delivery to my A7SIII on long shoots. I’m actually just using some 10,000mah Anker PD bricks. They keep the battery topped off through usb-c/PD. Works great actually. The only other thing I’d like to point out (which should be obvious) is that if you expire the Anton Bauer and the internal, you’re gonna have to swap the internal also when you swap the AB. A dead internal and fresh AB battery won’t get you anywhere. Great video Armando.
the ending was like disassembling weapons .. and i really love the idea of using usb cable for the battery.. kind scared if the method overheat the camera tho (since im not using fx3)
Thanks for this video. I bought an fx3, but as a beginner in this space I had no clue how to build-out a good setup which fit my needs. This minimalist setup is fantastic. I purchased all of the components (using as many affiliate links as possible) and just got it configured. I'm very pleased with everything. You're right, everything is well thought out. I also added a Sennheiser 416 for better audio. Can't wait to put it to use!
This was super cool but we just made a 5 inch tall camera 2ft 😩. Is there anyway yo have the screen right on top and still get audio? And if not is the A7siii still the way to go?
I'm curious what you think about FX3 right now. I've been holding off to save up and I was going to go with the A7S3 before I discovered the FX3. I've been shooting on a 6600s for the last 3 years. I thought the A7S3 would be a good match with these since they have the same color science. But then now that I've saved up I'm like I wonder if I should wait for what's going to come out next. I'm assuming it's been so long surely Sony will come out with a replacement for the FX3 sooner than later like maybe even this March. And then there's the Lumix that comes in at a great price point but may have moire and focus issues compared to the Sonys. But I could get two of those Lumix s5iix for like the price of one FX3 almost. Surely somebody will come out with something to compete with Panasonic. The ZVE1 is in the same price bracket and new but seems more consumer driven. The open gate and 6K on the Lumix with all those format options and outstanding stabilization is so attractive.
Thank you for sharing and breaking down your FX3 setup. I appreciate the efficiency of this rig. Only thing I might try and get is a right angle HDMI. Love the battery setup and the trickle charge concept, very clever.
This is an awesome tech channel. Thank 😊you for posting this video. This is very helpful 🙂. Is there a camara 📷. That you would recommend. That is not 3 thousands 😑 dollars. Say like $500 - $700 dollars 💵. I have a smaller budget 😅. Since I'm a retired man..
agree! i quite feared with dummy battery since my friend fried his camera due a wrong input voltage! so up until now i zip ties my powerbank to my rig setup lol
Armando, I’m sold. However, I have just one question: What if I want to incorporate a transmitter? Can you make a video of the FX-3 incorporating a transmitter for a church setting please? Adios!😊🙈
I love the Anton Bauer battery, I like to rotate it so the USB plug is on the left side, and I can use a shorty USB C cable to plug into the camera, it also allows for a better grip on the battery with your hand to cradle.
Question - I've always thought the power draw of the Ninja V to be around 15 - 20Wh per hour. The Anton Bauer battery is only 68Wh. How does it power both the Ninja V and the camera for 8-9 hours?
I am also going through lot of confusion.. and most youtubers dont show they charge monitor and camera at the same time(they dont usually turn it on).. In this case it will last for 8-9hrs by keeping everything off for 4-5 hrs..
That breakdown at the end was amazing! I still prefer shooting with rails and a shoulder mount (my favorite kind of hand-held) but man, this setup is making me rethink some things.
Fab setup, the extension of the handle in deed changes everything. And unlike other FX3 cages (e.g 8Sinn) this obvioulsy also works with third party lenses, e.g. Sigma.
Looks great but can you place this set up with this battery underneath on a tripod???? I'm looking at fx30 but the battery is an issue with these type of cameras as you have to think about adding extras and wires.. That's why I'm kinda thinking of paying extra for the Canon c70 where bigger batteries can be added and rig wont get out of control...
Armando Ferreira 👍 regardless thanks for your videos there was some good information. I’m liking what Sony are doing for the run and gun type shooters. I’m getting a lot of mileage from the as73& a73 combined. Fx3 would be a nice thing to own but I want the viewfinder as I’m more hybrid than just video. Regardless these cameras are really starting to rock now and I’m really interested to see what the next level will be. I would love to see some more ai and phone features incorporated in one of the bodies for instant uploads etc I think of all the manufactures Sony is the closest to bringing that kind of tech in considering their phones etc. I hope we see a great back screen on the new a74 and a decent viewfinder. Anyhow the fx3 is a nice camera and I think people appreciate the ease of use and great autofocus. Now that the colours are much improved I believe Sony now should focus on the ibis if they get that closer to canon and Panasonic levels then I think they will rule the roost for sure! I still love canon though! 😜
I watched this video when it first came out, loved the set up and ordered the camera and accesories from Kondor-Blue,..Is December and I am still waiting on some of those accesories..
Hi Armando! Thanks a lot! Incredible useable setup. I will get It my self for sure. What lanc cable do you use with the handle in the rig? Can't see any lanc connection on my FX30.
Hey Armando, great video, but I think you might be confused with how the camera uses USB-C charging. The internal battery only gets charged when the camera is off. When the camera is on it's powering from the USB-C port and you should have a little plug icon next to the battery meter on the screen indicating this. This is even stated in the manual: "As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor, etc. Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor, etc." What I think is happening in your case is, since the USB-A port on the Bauer only provides 9V/3A output and the internal battery never drains.
@@propellavideo I just bough the base and yes, it does charge via a USB a to USB c cable.. Check your cable is correct, for some reason I believe some cables do not transmit power correctly (only data).
Thanks for the info! I basically followed your entire setup, although the HDMI cable does not work for me. I get the “No input” message. I tried multiple cables.
Hey @Armando , I like you setup. Just few questions... If you use kondor blue top handle as u explained... To press record/stop button, how you can do this without cable? Is there some bluetooth option? I have that one but I always use the cable to connect top handle with sony FX3. Second question is a little bit out of topic: I have Kondor Blue Dummie NP-Fz100 to Dtap... Is it safe to plug in to SmallRig VB99 Dtap ? On VB99Dtap is mentioend 14.8v and 14a I think... It will not burn my cam? Thanks mate and keep rockin!
Is there a side handle that goes with this cage? Similar or close to the brown wooden handles that small rig makes. Or will those small rig side wooden handles fit on this cage? I always like to have a grip of some sort on the side. Thanks for your help.
Hey man! Do you still recommend this setup and does the plastic one screw base of the battery make rigging a little risky? I like this setup for a tripod camera to power both my s1h and monitor Thanks!
Excellent demonstration. There's a lot of attention to detail in this rig. The use of all the quick-release points makes it a lot more manageable than most rigs you see based around smaller cameras. I've heard that the mic holder is a bit large for most shotgun mics - have you found a solution for that issue? Thanks for this video!
Great video Armando, definitely Fx3 came to stay, I love mine. Atomos is a great monitor recorder but it doesn't have enough nits, in my gear I rather the blackmagic video assist 12G but I don’t know when I film internal 4.2.2 10 bits with my fx3 in XVAC HS 265h I can noticed better quality and deep tint slog 3 but obviously ProRes or BRAW is more manageable in post editing, really I can’t notice suppose great difference 16 bit output Raw but fortunately I have a great Macpro with Davinci and I like the internal codec of the Fx3, but man your rig is awesome looks like more expensive and the clients eyes it’s gonna be shine 🤩. Have a good one.
I’d like to post here for anyone like myself that bought the Titon base on this recommendation - the camera will ~absolutely~ not run for 8 hours powering the Atomos. I spent $400 on this because I thought it would keep me going all day and I just barely eked out Three hours leaving it idle on a table.
Thanks for saving my money, have you found anything else that works?
@@mr.croissant7960 for the price, I’ve been very satisfied with the FX Lion Nano as an alternative. Portability will vary depending on capacity, but it hasn’t let me down yet.
I was wondering how that would be possible. Even just internally recording, the power draw would have to be so low - I wonder what the run time is for internal recording
@that_teldine_guy you're right! I bought the titon base too thinking that I could run the portkeys lh5pii and the fx3 for 8-9 hours. Was shocked to see 3.5hrs when it was powering them both! :(
I wish I could thumbs up this twice! I watched it when it came out and am back again thinking of how to rig up an fx30!
Hola Armando! Sincerely… one of the most functional settings I’ve seen. Grazie!
Wow! Eyes opened. I get why you like the FX. The body shape and extra mounts makes a world of difference!
Exactly!
I was running the fx3 with a base kit and USB-C for about a year. I switched to the Kondor dummy battery because I noticed my USB port on camera getting a bit… flimsy. In hindsight I think having a USB cable sticking out if the camera without a lock or cage support is a big liability. If you accidentally knock the cable you could easily break the cable in the port, or worse break the port all together. Thanks for sharing your rig
Why was it so satisfying seeing you take it a part?!
Thank you for throwing this together Armando! - Samuel
I have seen every fx3 rig on RUclips and this is the best one lol such a sleek build.
Excellent build!
Digging the setup! As a side note, I challenge you to a best of 3 in Street Fighter 2 whenever we cross paths :)
Be careful what you wish for, I trained with the world champion of Street Fighter who also was a car enthusiast and built my engine on my Honda back in 2000
@@mondobytes This will make the matchup that much sweeter! I've played a lot of the great SF players way back in the late 90's/early 2000's and was top 10 on the old XBand network where many of them played.
@@mondobytes Hey Armondo what ND do you use with the FX3?
@@dukebozikowski3801 Peter McKinnon VND
@@mondobytes Thanks!
Wow Armando taking off everything in seconds was amazing 👍
You make it sound like he was speed stripping 😂
That is a powerful little beast of a camera rig!
This was soooo epic. I've watched this like 10 times today haha.
I have literally bought this rig system for the Sony Fx3! This to me hands down, is the best system to use. I could find an alternative on youtube, with the XLR module still in tact. Thank you for the setup Armando! Happy new year to you too! 👍🏿
Nice setup Armando
This is the best setup of the fx3 Ive seen so far!. Great explanation of the components! Chingon! Saludos!
I’m waiting on my kondor blue rig for the fx3. Putting 12 inch rails on it and base camp kit from polar pro!
What a rig! Made a great camera even better!
I run something similar to this for power delivery to my A7SIII on long shoots. I’m actually just using some 10,000mah Anker PD bricks. They keep the battery topped off through usb-c/PD. Works great actually. The only other thing I’d like to point out (which should be obvious) is that if you expire the Anton Bauer and the internal, you’re gonna have to swap the internal also when you swap the AB. A dead internal and fresh AB battery won’t get you anywhere.
Great video Armando.
Brilliant! This is why the FX3 is a great camera for quick setup and versatility.
Whoa, thats quite a tower of a camera setup!!! :O
Not really it’s just the angle it’s filmed, usability wise it’s perfect
Awesome setup! Once I get my FX3, I'm using this video and its accessories as a reference. Thanks Armando!
Love it! Just ordered a bunch of what you suggested. Tried mounting my 7" monitor with a cold shoe and it was not pretty. Thanks man!
the ending was like disassembling weapons .. and i really love the idea of using usb cable for the battery.. kind scared if the method overheat the camera tho (since im not using fx3)
There are some genius mods here. Love the USB-C power option vs. Dummy battery (I hate those things).
Thanks, Armando!
Very good and amazing color grading of the video too .
Thanks for this video. I bought an fx3, but as a beginner in this space I had no clue how to build-out a good setup which fit my needs. This minimalist setup is fantastic. I purchased all of the components (using as many affiliate links as possible) and just got it configured. I'm very pleased with everything. You're right, everything is well thought out. I also added a Sennheiser 416 for better audio. Can't wait to put it to use!
Sucha clean setup dude! Looks great. Now I gotta figure something similar for the A7sIII
I was on the fence about an FX3, but I think you just sold me just so I can build this rig! What shotgun mic do you pair with it?
Love it !
Thts my dream setup....dammm
This was super cool but we just made a 5 inch tall camera 2ft 😩. Is there anyway yo have the screen right on top and still get audio? And if not is the A7siii still the way to go?
Beautiful Rig 😍
Awesome demo Mando
Dude, sweet setup, makes perfect sense 👌
Great video & very nice Rig.. ! 👌🏽💯
I like the handle extension. Really good enhancement of existing handle.
I'm curious what you think about FX3 right now. I've been holding off to save up and I was going to go with the A7S3 before I discovered the FX3. I've been shooting on a 6600s for the last 3 years. I thought the A7S3 would be a good match with these since they have the same color science. But then now that I've saved up I'm like I wonder if I should wait for what's going to come out next. I'm assuming it's been so long surely Sony will come out with a replacement for the FX3 sooner than later like maybe even this March. And then there's the Lumix that comes in at a great price point but may have moire and focus issues compared to the Sonys. But I could get two of those Lumix s5iix for like the price of one FX3 almost. Surely somebody will come out with something to compete with Panasonic. The ZVE1 is in the same price bracket and new but seems more consumer driven. The open gate and 6K on the Lumix with all those format options and outstanding stabilization is so attractive.
Great job. Cool rig.
Yoooo this set up and rig looking freaking awesome! I definitely want to create a rig for my Sony a7sIII one day! 💯✔️🔥
I've never formatted a memory card by accident, but nevertheless here's your like 😉😆
BRO, exactly what I needed. Thank you
Dope set-up. That Titan base is clutch.
Thanks man, trying to go more minimal
Beautiful setup!
Love this simple setup and the best part was the easy breakdown. Can’t wait to use this setup for my fx30
I need this in my life! Great video. Well thought out rig. Love it!
Thank you for sharing and breaking down your FX3 setup. I appreciate the efficiency of this rig. Only thing I might try and get is a right angle HDMI. Love the battery setup and the trickle charge concept, very clever.
Cool setup Armando. Thanks for sharing this!
Hey thanks for stopping by 👊🏽
This is an awesome tech channel. Thank 😊you for posting this video. This is very helpful 🙂. Is there a camara 📷. That you would recommend. That is not 3 thousands 😑 dollars. Say like $500 - $700 dollars 💵. I have a smaller budget 😅. Since I'm a retired man..
Rad build!
Really love this rig and how easy it disassembles! 👍😊
excellent setup👌
agree!
i quite feared with dummy battery since my friend fried his camera due a wrong input voltage!
so up until now i zip ties my powerbank to my rig setup lol
Ya vi el video en espanol, saludos Armando sigue así, esto va pa' arriba como la espuma!.
Armando, I’m sold. However, I have just one question: What if I want to incorporate a transmitter? Can you make a video of the FX-3 incorporating a transmitter for a church setting please?
Adios!😊🙈
amazing setup! I like the easy quick way to put all together👍🏻
Well done! You've given it a lot of thought and it shows. Thanks for sharing all your know how and experience.
I love the Anton Bauer battery, I like to rotate it so the USB plug is on the left side, and I can use a shorty USB C cable to plug into the camera, it also allows for a better grip on the battery with your hand to cradle.
Yeah I just love being able to see battery % so what I’m doing is ordering a D-Tap to USB C to be able to use the other side.
@@mondobyteswhich d tap to usb c did you end up buying?
This was very helpful, I was trying to figure out if the Titon base plate could power both my FX3 and Ninja V+! Thanks!
Question - I've always thought the power draw of the Ninja V to be around 15 - 20Wh per hour. The Anton Bauer battery is only 68Wh. How does it power both the Ninja V and the camera for 8-9 hours?
I am also going through lot of confusion.. and most youtubers dont show they charge monitor and camera at the same time(they dont usually turn it on).. In this case it will last for 8-9hrs by keeping everything off for 4-5 hrs..
Fantastic job!
Ola Armando, great video awesome dude
Great setup!
🙏🏽
Great video, Armando. Couldn’t you just use a D-Tap to USB-C to power the camera from the Anton Bauer plate? Wouldn’t that charge it faster?
Thank you so much for this bro!!
great setup!
The perfect setup 💯
That breakdown at the end was amazing! I still prefer shooting with rails and a shoulder mount (my favorite kind of hand-held) but man, this setup is making me rethink some things.
The FX3 is such a cool camera! I'd love to see an FX4 with the 8K quality from the A1 as well.
Heck yeah!!
Fab setup, the extension of the handle in deed changes everything. And unlike other FX3 cages (e.g 8Sinn) this obvioulsy also works with third party lenses, e.g. Sigma.
Looks great but can you place this set up with this battery underneath on a tripod???? I'm looking at fx30 but the battery is an issue with these type of cameras as you have to think about adding extras and wires.. That's why I'm kinda thinking of paying extra for the Canon c70 where bigger batteries can be added and rig wont get out of control...
Excellent!!!!
So freaking awesome!!!
Very tall setup!
It actually isn’t, the FX3 is a very small camera. To give you an idea, my C500 MKII with a monitor is much taller than this.
Armando Ferreira 👍 regardless thanks for your videos there was some good information. I’m liking what Sony are doing for the run and gun type shooters. I’m getting a lot of mileage from the as73& a73 combined. Fx3 would be a nice thing to own but I want the viewfinder as I’m more hybrid than just video. Regardless these cameras are really starting to rock now and I’m really interested to see what the next level will be. I would love to see some more ai and phone features incorporated in one of the bodies for instant uploads etc I think of all the manufactures Sony is the closest to bringing that kind of tech in considering their phones etc. I hope we see a great back screen on the new a74 and a decent viewfinder. Anyhow the fx3 is a nice camera and I think people appreciate the ease of use and great autofocus. Now that the colours are much improved I believe Sony now should focus on the ibis if they get that closer to canon and Panasonic levels then I think they will rule the roost for sure! I still love canon though! 😜
Awesome!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPER
I watched this video when it first came out, loved the set up and ordered the camera and accesories from Kondor-Blue,..Is December and I am still waiting on some of those accesories..
great explanation, thanks
Hi Armando!
Thanks a lot!
Incredible useable setup. I will get It my self for sure. What lanc cable do you use with the handle in the rig? Can't see any lanc connection on my FX30.
love this setup. Could you tell us till now is there any update for the devices?
Hey Armando, great video, but I think you might be confused with how the camera uses USB-C charging. The internal battery only gets charged when the camera is off. When the camera is on it's powering from the USB-C port and you should have a little plug icon next to the battery meter on the screen indicating this. This is even stated in the manual:
"As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor, etc. Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor, etc."
What I think is happening in your case is, since the USB-A port on the Bauer only provides 9V/3A output and the internal battery never drains.
Battery doesn't even charge when turned off via USB A to C... on the base plate. BIG oversight not having a type c port on the base plate.
Now I’m confused as the Anton Bauer only provides 5v 2a and the usb c on the fx3 needs 9v 3a.
@@propellavideo I just bough the base and yes, it does charge via a USB a to USB c cable.. Check your cable is correct, for some reason I believe some cables do not transmit power correctly (only data).
@@Superjeanmarc you’re right. It was the cable. Sorted it. Thanks man
Thanks for the info! I basically followed your entire setup, although the HDMI cable does not work for me. I get the “No input” message. I tried multiple cables.
awesome bro love it
nice set up
@Armando Ferreira, another question 🙋🏾♂️!
The A7SIII and the FX-3, which would you go for and why! Sincere answer😄😬🤞🏾
Hey @Armando , I like you setup. Just few questions... If you use kondor blue top handle as u explained... To press record/stop button, how you can do this without cable? Is there some bluetooth option? I have that one but I always use the cable to connect top handle with sony FX3. Second question is a little bit out of topic: I have Kondor Blue Dummie NP-Fz100 to Dtap... Is it safe to plug in to SmallRig VB99 Dtap ? On VB99Dtap is mentioend 14.8v and 14a I think... It will not burn my cam? Thanks mate and keep rockin!
Is there a side handle that goes with this cage? Similar or close to the brown wooden handles that small rig makes. Or will those small rig side wooden handles fit on this cage? I always like to have a grip of some sort on the side. Thanks for your help.
great video
Hey Armando, loved this vid! Thanks for creating! Any lens recommendations for the FX3? (Sorry, I know you're probably sick of answering this)
This is inspiring. Makes me want to ditch my a7c.
damn where can i get that arcade system, that looks so cool
Small rig also sells half cage that has arca swiss built in!
So good!
when the battery is on the bottom, does it have a way to put it on sticks, or would you have to remove it?
Gracias, excelente explicación
Tengo un canal es español
Hey man! Do you still recommend this setup and does the plastic one screw base of the battery make rigging a little risky? I like this setup for a tripod camera to power both my s1h and monitor Thanks!
Excellent demonstration. There's a lot of attention to detail in this rig. The use of all the quick-release points makes it a lot more manageable than most rigs you see based around smaller cameras. I've heard that the mic holder is a bit large for most shotgun mics - have you found a solution for that issue? Thanks for this video!
Great video Armando, definitely Fx3 came to stay, I love mine. Atomos is a great monitor recorder but it doesn't have enough nits, in my gear I rather the blackmagic video assist 12G but I don’t know when I film internal 4.2.2 10 bits with my fx3 in XVAC HS 265h I can noticed better quality and deep tint slog 3 but obviously ProRes or BRAW is more manageable in post editing, really I can’t notice suppose great difference 16 bit output Raw but fortunately I have a great Macpro with Davinci and I like the internal codec of the Fx3, but man your rig is awesome looks like more expensive and the clients eyes it’s gonna be shine 🤩. Have a good one.
I want the Sony FX3 so damn bad! I am still stuck on my budget A7ii in S-log2 LMAO!