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Thank you @kbb6678 for your encouragement, some times things are slow to grow. Hopefully slow and steady wins the day. Have a great day!!

Thank you @amerh85, I appreciate the encouragement. Have great day (Niall)

Glad to hear it was helpful Nelson, Hope you have a fun creative experience with it. (Niall)

This is exactly what I want to know. The faders on this makes it favourable over the 160, but I really could do with 3 aux outputs, that I can send 3 different inputs to (not a multi-view). I don't believe you can do that with the 120? Very frustrating 😕

@@ColinAsh-qi8yc i know the V-160HD got a software update with 3 independent aux outputs, and for live gigs have been really useful . Just got the VR-120HD yesterday and tomorrow is the first gig we will be using it, in the small time I had to mess with it only saw 1 AUX output, but we only using it for 1 tech medium to small hybrid events. But I was able to find a way around it before with the V-160HD, using 1 output as aux, 1 output as sub program (using DSK isolated to it) and 1 output as preview, and using as instant cut instead of prw/prg mode. And it worked, so I think it will work for the VR-120HD too. Not the best solution but a good way around the AUX limitations.

Hi CanesFan65. I haven't managed to get my hands on the V-160HD, to be able to compare well. I have seen some videos online and it is impressive, piece of kit. The VR-120HD has 3 x Outputs either HDMI or SDI(3G) which are set to Programme, Preview & Mult-iview. I don't think you can choose multiple sources to go out to multiple Outputs. I can't remember if you can in the settings change the Outputs to all be Programme out say. I have e-mail my Roland contact and forward your questions to see if I can get a more clarity to your specific questions. He may reply to this feed specifically or send me the answers to your specific questions. What I can tell you is, The VR-120HD doesn't have a Matrix Switcher built in, which I believe, is the feature your asking about. Matrix switchers would let you choose Multiple sources x Output to Multiple Outputs. You would need something like the Roland XS Series. I own the XS-84H Model, which lets you choose multiple sources and send it out to 4 x different Outputs. This is a great piece of kit. That also lets you span sources across 2-4 x screens, in one of the different modes selections. Roland has a 2, 3 & 4 Matrix option in the XS Series. check out this video seminar on it. ua-cam.com/video/IJ5egBIRYWo/v-deo.html Hope this is helpful feedback.

Hi, This is Kees from Roland Pro AV. Please find my answers to your questions below. In general, the VR-120HD is based on the V-160HD. The most important additional features and functions of the VR-120HD are the built-in touchscreen monitor, Direct Streaming Output & SD Card recording (up to 1080p), the audio control surface, more audio I/Os and the video-follows-audio audio feature, for automated switching between inputs, scene memories and macros, based on microphone inputs (input thresholds, audio mix target, audio silent target, audio redetection time and transition time can also be set.) The VR-120HD has three HDMI outputs, three SDI outputs, one USB ‘Webcam Output’ that outputs an uncompressed signal and one Stream/Record output for RTMP streaming and SD card recording. Available buses are PGM, PVW, SUB-PGM, AUX, Multi-View, Input-View, Still-View. The upcoming firmware update will add one SRT input, one SRT output, support for Roland Graphics Presenter software (proav.roland.com/global/products/graphics_presenter/), plus two additional AUX buses, just like the V-160HD. The SUB-PGM output is based on the same background as the PGM output but with independent layer assignment, i.e. PiP 1, 3 and DSK2 to PGM, Pip 2 and DSK 1 to SUB-PGM). These layers can also be independently assigned to any AUX bus. The assignment of any bus to any physical output is completely flexible. With the [INPUT SELECT] button lit up, press the MODE [SETUP] button for a complete overview of inputs, outputs and input, bus and layer assignments. Switching sources can be done in various ways. To switch the source for the AUX bus, push the AUX button and select the preferred video channel. Via the menu, it is also possible to choose a source which is not assigned to one of the VIDEO SWITCHER [1]-[8] crosspoint buttons. To switch the source for the PVW bus, first make sure the operation mode is set to PGM/PST mode (factory default mode is DISSOLVE in which no PVW bus is available). Press the VIDEO SWITCHER [1]-[8] buttons to select the PVW source (the buttons light up green). Further, all settings, including source assignment can easily be stored as a scene memory and instantly recalled. There are 32 scene memories available, and since switching between scenes is completely seamless, it is perfect for live use. It is also possible to exclude the loading of certain parameters when recalling a scene. On top of the scene memories, the 100 macros go even deeper, allowing you to build and execute complex action lists that include switching, DSK on/off, audio mixing adjustments, PTZ camera movements, and much more. I recommend downloading the free PC/MAC/iPad app to explore all the features. Further, this 42-minute video manual is also very useful: ua-cam.com/video/-9MiusGMpK8/v-deo.html. I hope this answers your questions. If you need additional information or would like to get your hands on a demo unit, please let me know.

@@ColinAsh-qi8yc Hi Colin, this is Kees from Roland Pro AV. Not sure if you automatically received a notification about my post in this conversation, but just in case, please see my post above. Hope this answers your questions as well.

Thank You 😉

Glad yu liked the video. May I ask what Paint the cameras mean. I'm not aware of what that means?. Maybe I use a different expression for this term.

Paint the cameras is color correction of the cameras for matching etc.

Thank you @turnmaker7685 for the encouragement. Glad you like it. (Niall)

Thanks for your input, yep I would have loved to purchase the. Beastgrip Cages, and a few more Ulanzi Cage Models. My budget was already spent on all the other gear I bought for these video. I would have light to have more lenses to demo from Sandmarc, Refleex & BeastGrip also. But O had to cut my cloth where I did. The Ulanzi iPhone 15 Pro Max Cage came after I had already shot most of the B-Roll footage & edited it. I dropped a few pictures of it in the introduction Montage. May I ask what the Dof is your referring to?

The latest by released by Beastgrip the DOF MK3. There's also a look alike Ulanzi DOF that is made by Fotorgear.

@@rene0511 Interesting, Does DOF must mean 'Depth of Field' Adapter? - Yep they look like handy adapters - They Lense getting more like mirrorless sensors sizes

Hi @Rene0511, thanks for your input. To your point, my budget ran out. I would have loved to have added the BeastGrip Cages to this video. But I had already spent my budget on all the other items I bought for this particular video. I also wanted to get my hands on and test out their lenses. It all looks impressive and got good reviews online. I hope you got something from what I did in this demo. Keeperlit🔥as we say on the island of Ireland. ☘️

Well most of the Cages you're showing are the Cheap once made from China, also why purchased a lot of those plastic Cages much better if you bought the Sturdy metal cages made by Ulanzi, Neewer, Smallrig and Beastgrip. Better to dispose those plastic cages, they are the thing of the past only a 16yr old hobbyists uses those kind of contraption, Invest on the latest gear of 2024. A much more ideal to watch on your Channel. Good luck and happy Vlogging.

​@@rene0511 I hear yeah regarding plastic verses metal cage options. I'll say something about that in a minute. I like to try different markets & off brands as they are not always bad, even if from China. I like to check out how innovative they are to the bigger name brands. They sometimes have to be more innovative to get unto the market and more competitive and as a result can come up with even better solutions, than the well known brands; such is the cycle of a free market. The plastic ones, I do think still have a place. SmallRig, Neewer & Ulanzi; which are some of the bigger names in this space, still make plastic as well as metal options for different user groups with different budgets & user case scenarios. I suspect they have sampled the market & know to some degree their prophet margins and whether it’s worth continuing to make these. They are still creating for people utilising both options so there is a market for them both it seems. I do some Youth & Community Work and when working with volunteers, that can often have emotional & social behaviour issues, or fine motor skill disorders like dyspraxia, and come from low economic backgrounds so money is a real issue, not to mention them trying to steel my things once in a while (Bless Them) The ‘Youth & Community Sector Organisations’ do well, not to risk more expensive metal cages until more maturity and trust is built with the young people. To see if there is an aptitude and interest growing to further invest in them. Or encourage them to invest in their own professional development in this area. As you mention good for learning on, enthusiast or hobbyist. I use them especially the Neewer Plastic version as it's got such rugged thick handles, that are nice and secure ergonomics to grip onto and can take more mishandling. Horse for Courses as they say. Thanks for your engagement & good wishes. Right back at yeah!! 😉

I’m glad you enjoyed it & thanks for the encouragement. (Niall)

Hi @guysofly4315, I'm not sure I can get round to that. I had the VR-400UHD(4K) for a few weeks, along with the VR-6HD & VR-120HD, but time & other commiments caught up on me before I got to complete reviews on the other two mixers. The demo version they lowned me was needed back for a trade-show. Hopefully someone will get a more comprehensive review up on it soon. If I do manage to get my hands on it again. I will keep your request in mind. hope you have a great day. (Niall)

You can at least record the program in FHD right? I know it lacks the ISO recording from the mini extreme... for this price it should've been there... BMC does it for a third of the price.

YOU CANNOT RECORD AT THE CAMERA RESOLUTION.. just the resolution of your stream.. SO STUPID and unexpected for this price range@@ntchi

@@ignacedhont9816 that is strange indeed. If you stream at 720p you get a 720p video? There's no way to have a 1080p high res copy for the client!? That's a big oversight from engineering if true

That's right. Isn't that just mind boggling? A 800 dollar Atem does that job 8x better.. @@ntchi

Have you reach out to Roland Support for an answer to this. I‘m off the impression you can record 1080p & stream 1080p. You sure it’s not the video format settings needed dialled in?

Thanks Mica, clad to see the experience & skills your attaining. Taking risks & achieving. These are the Things that will get you to your Thing.

I own it and it's not so great. The video leaves out the bad stuff. Like, you can only record the stream at the resolution of the stream, NOT the resolution of the camera. And more of stupid stuff like this. I regret buying it.

@@ignacedhont9816​​⁠sorry to hear you where disappointed in it. It does say on the device and in its name that it is a HD model. (Roland VR-120HD) it’s the Roland VR-400UHD is Roland’s 4K Mixer with region of interest features. But it also has limitations and things the HD models has it doesn’t. Track pads 42channel audio etc. I suspect Roland will bring out a VR-120(4K) type model in the near future. As the Fibre Broadband providers with larger uploads speeds becomes more readily available. HD is still the more common standard for streaming currently in a live streaming setup at this price point. It’s a lot more expensive for 4K mixers & 4K Streaming services with all this type of I/O features built in. The 4K versions like BlackMagic Designs are more modular to help people step up gradually. It’s a Hard lesson when we payout for something and our thoughts and expectations are another. I have done this over the years; Forcing me to do more thorough homework to better manage my own expectations and not miss key details & assumptions I may make. Now a days when I buy equipment I would create a checklist with One colum asking the questions I’m forgetting to not ask myself about hopes I have for this device, like: 1. What does it not do? This one question alone is such a. Helpful manager of realistic expectations. So I force myself to research more comprehensively its limitations and remind myself in my excitement for new gear with new features what it doesn’t offering at the same time to avoid me assume it does. This has been a big money saver at times also. It was like the transition from SD to HD back in the day. Most people were in a learning curve on this also. HD could mean 720HD or 1080 Full HD Now with 4K hopes & expectations, people can miscalculate the different 4K type labelling. The Journey from HD - Actual 4K full resolution. TVs for example. Quad HD (2K) - 2560 x 1440 Ultra HD - 3840 x 2160 UHD - 3840 x 2160 4K - 4096 x 2160 (Full 4K Resolution) Wording is tricky like this: Another word that caught me out was: Compatible or Compliant, this doesn’t mean a TV is actually Full 4K, it can mean it can take 4K input signals but down scales it to a lower resolution to fit the screen actual resolution. It has a scaler built of sorts. Making it compliant in that it can take 4K or compatible with 4K. UHD can be confusing as it has ‘HD’ in its titling this is an issue for many brands. As they help the consumer grasp the different technologies & progress as moves on. Mel Gibson the movie Star ‘ use to call this ‘School Fees’ to his business partner. As they watch production companies run away with a sizeable amount of the film’s profits. Hence they created their own production company ‘icon’ The point being for us ‘School Fees’ / Learning Curves we grow & learn. I hope this experience helps you with better discernment in the future. Thanks for sharing your experience and your learning curve it helps us all grow.

Thanks for the encouragement, it took much more time, study & money to get the studio fit for purpose. Nearly there. I hope your creative adventures are going well.

Yes Kristophty, it does. It's the same external body for both Cameras, but different sensors inside FX3 & FX30. APSC vs Full Frame sensor.

Thanks Media Buck for the encouragement. I’m glad it was helpful. Keep up the creativity. Please subscribe if you haven’t yet & hit notifications bell. I want to keep making helpful videos like this, but need the subscriptions up to be able to monitories the channel. To help pay for our time, expertise & research. Thanks again for your kind comment. Have a great day.

Def subbed! You have the potential to be one of the greatest UA-camrs consistency is key. Trust me you have the juice! Cheers!

Hi Ricky, to answer your 7 questions in order. I’ll number your points from what I understand you’re asking. 1. Modular Cage vs one piece or half * I agree the modular, gives you more flexibility * True the price point is higher with Kondor Blue There are now also some other brands vying for this space. Shape & Ulanzi’s Falcam range. With interesting offerings that are developing. I bought Ulanzi’s Falcam range Cage & handles to to check out their new patented F22/F38 one button quick release options. They have a Sony FX3 cage kit now, as an alternative to the Nato Rail quick release ratchet release style. They are still growing this echo system for this range. And has promise. The F22 / F38 locks you in to one place and is quick release on & off. But removes some of the ergonomics of the Nato rails to be able to slide your handles to a slight different position. See Link: David Manning’s Video on these: ua-cam.com/video/WG5CPccJPfc/v-deo.html 2. Mounting Ninja V * To mount the Ninja V, I purchased the Smallrig cage for this. It gives me the option to use a monitor mount from my display cage. with Nato rail quick release system, or 1/4” & 3/8” thread mounts. * If you haven’t watched my follow up video to the mounting option echo system. Called ‘Cages & Accessories For Cameras. Watch it, it’s got the current 8-10’main mounting options: * Threads, Nato, Rods, Arri Mount with locating pins, Cold shoe. Rosette, Super Clamp, Gold & V-mount (not including the new Ulanzi Patent F22 /F28 mounting system) which I haven’t tested enough yet. * See Video link here its has the Time stamps to goto the build I did with the Atomos Ninja V included and what I chose to use in this case. ua-cam.com/video/kCQq3Pm0xd0/v-deo.html 3. External Recording To SSD. * I don’t think you can use SSD with Sony FX3 or other Sony mirrorless range cameras currently. You have to use the Atomos Ninja V as its got some sort of license or agreement with brands to do this. * The likes of Blackmagic designs cameras let you use SSD’s * Kondor blue new PRO-BLADE SSD HANDLE FOR SANDISK USB-C RECORDING, doesn’t currently work for external recording either. They have a list of what cameras do on their page about the handle (See Link: kondorblue.com/collections/mid-2023/products/pro-blade-handle?contact_posted=true#contact-contact7204771528752 ) 4. Extension Handle thoughts & Other options? * I own SmallRig & Kondor extension and they are both very good * I don’t know if Tilta have an option * I Bought Shape extension handle to try it out the jury is out on it so far. I haven’t used it enough to say. My first outing was inconclusive and I wasn’t sure if I totally liked it. 5. Mounting Atomas Ninjas V * I bought the small rig cage for the Atoms Ninja V & small rigs Magic Arm Monitor Mount with nato rail Clamps as the mounting options for the Ninja V Small rig cage are Nato Rail top & Botton with thread mounts options also. Kondor Blue also do Magic Arms with swappable mounts like SmallRig. So thats your choice depending on budget & availability. I know I struggled to get a smallRig magic Arm with Nato rail Clamps. But they may have restocked this. * You can mix and match brands if they are using the same mounting options. It’s like building a Lego set :) * Again see my video ‘Cages & Accessories For Cameras’ on the 8-10 mounts currently used the most rig builds. (Excluding Falcons F22 / F38 option as this is a new offering not long out) Link here & Time stamps: ua-cam.com/video/kCQq3Pm0xd0/v-deo.html 6. Best Cage System to build up and take apart? / Use with DJI Ronin Gymbals. * It’s not so much the cage as the quick release options to dismantle and take apart. I use the nato rail system as it offered the quick release thumb racket, to easily loosen & tighten, with out having to utilise a tool to loosen thread bolts etc.. * You also gotta factor in Base plate mounts & Arms, what mounting option on the ends. I like quick release where possible. * Gimbals utilise Arca Swiss for the smaller form factor, from the Photography world. I use RC2 quick release as had a lot of these. Both work if you have the adapters needed. 7. Gimbals vs Shoulder Rig Mounts ? * Shoulder rigs for Long standing positions * Gimbals for faster movements, this can be hard going and fatiguing on longer shoots. Hopefully I got all your questions answered & that helps guide you thought to make a more inform choice. Please Like, Subscribe & hit Notification Bell, to help my channel. I have 11K+ views on the video you just watched but still a low subscription base, which I need to get benefits for any my time and work put into this. I’d appreciate it. Best Regards Niall (PTM)

Another thought if budget is not an issue. The top end Zacuto Recoil Rigs for balanced shoulder Mounting. See their website for what they offer. They have to types of Recoil Rig. ACT Recoils Next Gen VCT Recoils Here is a promo video link from Zacuto’s promo video. ua-cam.com/video/8pg1CNa1oWE/v-deo.html This will demo how quick you can during from the Recoil System to handheld or refit Camera back into shoulder mount and the drop into a Tripod. As I say the price point is high for many. But they are very versatile. Food for thought👍😀

Thanks for your very detailed reply. I did subscribe and like. I now have an FX3 and a load of rigging parts - SmallRig new cage for FX3 (comes with HDMI clamp and extension to XLR top handle. Also got the SR cage for my Ninja V. I'm experimenting with lots of parts, handles, rails, clamps, batteries etc. Shoulder rig parts look pretty heavy, expensive so I wonder if I wouldn't be better bypassing the shoulder kit and just supporting on a tripod for longer term support (avoiding fatigue). I bought most new grip kit on Amazon, as they have a good returns option if I have any part(s) that don't suit my evolving preferences. Lots to think about as I try to balance egonomics, speed of interchange, robustness, cost etc but I'm getting there. If I use time code (I ordered the FX3 cable module to attach a Deity TC-1 box) then I won't need to worry about an XLR top handle, if I run all sound to a separate Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. I previously bought 3 small timecode boxes with a view to having multi cam flexibility all synced with my MixPre audio kit. Trouble is sometimes, esp when working fast and solo, there is a limit to the kit one can pack, carry, rig and operate effectively. Which is why I'm looking for ideally good modular flexibility. Right now as a relative newbie to video production I'm in danger of getting too much kit that I don't instinctively know how to operate effectively and optimally. So I need to stop buying and start doing a lot more personal projects to practice, learn, review and repeat to seriously grow my video production skill level. My stills photography experience and confidence is on a different level, so I know there is a lot to learn with video if I'm ever going to be effective.

@@rickymcc8624 excellent Ricky, enjoy the learning curve its exciting growing in new skills. Your composition skills from photography background will serve you well in videography also. Tripods are always an import buy to have in your kit, just get a good smooth fluid head with it for pan shots. Tripods for locked off shots and interviews also when applying 180 degrees rule for interviews. Thanks for Liking & Subscribing also. have a great day.

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Thank you Olsonspeed, for your compliment & encouragement. Keep on flying🛫

Thanks for your feedback and sharing your experience of the options you have tried. Great to see people testing out a rage of options to get what suits them. Happy filming !!:)

Hi, Niall here from Production Tech Media, can I ask 2 questions, to help me understand your issue better so I know better advise you. 1. What type of Mount type is on your particular Smallrig Top Handle - eg. (Nato Rail, 2 x 1/4" thread bolts, Arri Locating Pin. Coldshoe etc..) 2. What brand & Model of cage are you using for your FX30 eg. (Smallrig Half or Full Cage. 8Sinn, Condor Blue Tilta, Niceyrig etc) This will help me advise you better. I will have a Mounting type video going up online soon, that I finished filming & editing. It goes into detail about 8-10 types of mounting options. Some of which I mentioned above. I help people understand what works with what, plus how to adapt to alternative Mounting options where possible. Let's get your challenge sorted first by answering the two questions above.

Exactly! And it’s ugly, the side grip doesn’t form to the grip on the camera. Very uncomfortable to hold and the cage edge digs into your hand.

did you end up going with it, then? I got the Tilta Pro kit during the BF sale, feeling like I got a good deal for $350, and I REALLY, really HATE that all the other cages not only don't have a simple notch for a wrist strap, but COVER the ones on the camera body!! I *need* a wrist strap for a minimal rig. No idea who to talk to about this, or where to ask, bc I'm a noob. super frustrating, i need to find a solution pretty soon so I can send the stuff I end up not using back.

The new FX3/30 cage from small rig now has all 3 connection points.

Hi Adam, what is the solution to shooting vertical with the Sony FX3 / FX30 & mounting a Top handle on the side for vertical shooting? This is a good question, and a challenge depending on your use case scenario. If it’s for video and you need to be able to reach the ports on the side, there isn’t an L Bracket Plate that we have found for the Sony FX3 yet that allows for this. The Cages with the small Nato Rail , built into the cage or that have two 1/4” thread holes you can mount a double bolt handle like for the 8Sinn. Alternatively you could mount a longer Nato rail to the sides of cages with two 1/4” thread holes, so you could attach a Top handle with a Nato rail clamp; And slide to the Center of the side edge for better ergonomics is an option. Stay conscious of access to your ports should you need that. If it’s for photos or your recording video into the SD / CF-1 cards then the likes of the Universal L-Bracket Plates can work with Arca Swiss mounts. The likes of the ‘3 Legged Thing’ brand offer one such option. The 4 main mounting options if you want the top handle on the side that the ports are on. 1. Cold-shoe mount 2. Nato Rail Mount (but both these options have the handle off Center) 3. 2 x 1/4” threads, for double bolt handles. 1/4” spacing on cages is 9mm and the double bolt are 18mm. So the side mounts would need to have this ability to attach with this in mind. 4. Add a longer Nato Rail via 1’4” bolts and attache Top handle with Nato rail clamp for better ergonomics & central positioning. Regarding maintaining access to all ports, the only options I see currently are: 1. Edelkrone’s Flex Tilt Head 2 (don’t use knock offs, of this item you will regret it, quality not as good) all ports accessible 2. Add Nato rail to 1/4” thread holes Watch these UA-cam videos for visuals on the challenge of vertical shooting. Jeff Pierstorff demonstrates his thought process well and the limitations of currently accessories. Jeff Pierstorff. ua-cam.com/video/aPOVTNgFBS0/v-deo.html Adaroma’s video on L Brackets. ua-cam.com/video/nEa0ort6EIY/v-deo.html Check out the new video we will be uploading soon on Cages, Mounts & Accessories. To help you choose how to adapt to many configurations. Here is a link to my Dropbox folder with pictures from our upcoming video’s B-roll, to show you some of your mount & accessories options. I used the FX3 as the model for this training video. It’s also appropriate for the FX30 as it’s the same body externally. Like, Subscribe & hit the notification bell to get a notification when we upload it. I hope this helpful. www.dropbox.com/sh/c9iufhfe6jd63nn/AAD7c4M1bC5S5HdsxAlZxdlha?dl=0

Adam here is a link my Dropbox folder with pictures from our upcoming video’s B-roll to show you some of your mount & accessories options. I used the FX3 as the model for this training video. Do the usual Like, Subscribe & hit the notification bell, to get a notification when we upload it. I hope this helpful. www.dropbox.com/sh/c9iufhfe6jd63nn/AAD7c4M1bC5S5HdsxAlZxdlha?dl=0

Hi Aaron, yes they will as its the same body as the FX3 only with the FX30 you have a different internal APS sensor. Thats good news for us also. Happy filming!!

I hope the review was helpful?, as I said in it, it depends on your use case scenario. I like the smaller form factor at times and having a modular cage lets me strip it down. Giving me more creative options. But the 8Sinn single cage is rock solid. My only frustration was the HDMI Clamp, wasn’t what I was hoping for. That said it has so many mounting options and the strength of a single piece cage and is a solid foundation to build a bigger rig on. I have made a new video on building out a rig with a half cage. Which I hope to get up soon. Hope you get what you need for your own use case scenario. Have a great day.

Your very welcome, thank you for the encouragement. I’m glad it was helpful Giles. Keeperlit🔥 as we say in Ireland

Your not weird Fharish, I’m glad you said that, when making this video I remember thinking how do I remove the confrontations out of the conversion about cages and tech. Their seemed to be some angry tones floating around online from people with very definite views and passionate about it. 😀 Hopefully it was a mixture of my intention, the music choice and just information without confrontation. Creativity & learning is sty-filled when heighten emotions like anger are present. An Amygdala Hijack, I believe therapists call it. Puts people into a fight or flight mode. Hence people with trauma or certain types of heighten emotion find it harder to remember facts & details or process their thoughts well. Their emotions take over. So I just worked hard at chilling people out an calmly just giving people the correct information to help them make a informed peaceful choice. As I said, I’m glad that you made this comment, that was part of my goals & it makes me happy to know at least for you it was calming. 😀 keep well👍

@@productiontechmedia No worries, I'm subbed to the channel now. Waiting for more content. As for people, they will always have opinions, even the dumb ones. Nobody in their right mind, will overlook the amount of money that's been spent on this single video. Let alone, the amount of time and research that went in before that. Relax, and keep doing what you're doing.

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Thanks for the information Ignas, I don’t currently own any Sigma Lenses, so couldn’t test that. Good to know this and a helpful contribution. Thanks for commenting 👍

Do you know if it scrapes the sigma 24-70? Want to buy this cage for my FX3 but not if it scrapes the lens!

@@SimonDrysdale Hi Simon, I’m not sure to be honest with you. I don’t have any Sigma Lens currently, like yourself I was considering the Sigma 24-70mm based on reviews also. But now that Sony just released their new 24-70mm f/2.8 GM MkII, I have been looking at that mid-range Option, but as I’m sure your aware their is a significant price difference. If I get a chance this week I will nip into Belfast camera shop and test this for you. I heard that 8Ssinn have made adaptations to the 1st Generation vs the 2nd Generation cage for the FX3, but wether that Entailed fixing issues people have mentioned about some Sigma Lenses being to large and scraping the casing of the sigma lens. I’m not sure. They may still need to create a 3rd generation version to fix this. I’d be curious to see any video links where people demonstrate this issue of the 8Sinn cage scraping sigma Lens casing. Sorry I can’t be more helpful right now. I notice @IgnasKarlonas mentions the concern above in this comments feed also. I wonder can he direct us to links about this.

Ignas, do you have any video links to where people demonstrate the issue of some Sigma Lenses being to large for the 8Sinn 1st or 2nd generation cage for the Sony FX3? And was the issue fixed?, or do they need to create a 3rd generation version to sort this?

@@productiontechmedia there is a video made "how to upgrade your sony fx3" by channel called "CVP" they talk about the 8sin cage issue in the first minute. Also - sigma 24-70 wont mount on the camera with 8sin cage without scraping the lens.

Hi Brody, sorry for such a slow reply by us. I missed this when scanning through comments. If I understand you correctly. I’d say the Tilta & 8Sinn have a nice smooth machine finish, that flows better around the FX3 hand grip. The others are more bulky and require attaching a side handle as the side plates are not as comfortable in the hand. I hope that helps. Again apologies for missing this. Have a good day👍😃

Your very welcome, glad you like it.

Hi Bora, glad you liked the review of the cages. To answer you question. I’m assuming you mean the side with the safety strap attached. If you remove the strap, the Side plate doesn’t have a native Nato rail built in on this side, as it does on the other. But you can easily just bolt on a Nato rail with the 1/4” bolts that come with them. then you can attach a side handle with a Nato Clap. That way you can attach two side handles with Nato claps on each side. Hope that helps and answers your question .

Thanks for the encouragement, glad you liked it. Great work on your modular design and the amount of features you put Into the Cage. From the many tread holes, Nato rails, Arc-Swiss, Arri & Cold-shoe mounting options. Very feature rich. As well as study build. I’m Currently working on my 2nd video about understanding Cages, their features & The ways to mount accessories to it. Should be out in the next week or so. Thanks again for your comments, keep up the great work Kondorblue.

@@productiontechmedia Great thanks! Will stay tuned to your work! Awesome stuff

@@KONDORBLUE Can I ask, does your new PRO-BLADE SSD HANDLE FOR SANDISK USB-C RECORDING, let you record to it from the Sony Mirroless Camera range / Sony FX3, as apposed to having to use an Atomos Ninja V only?

I like having options so the more modular ones that let me have a full, 3/4 or 1/2 cage like the Kondor Blue & Tilta work for me. It’s hard to pick between the two. It may still depend on your use case scenario. I like the Top Nato rail on the Tilta as the screws stay connected better when you removed them, with less chance of loosing them, where the Kondor Blue’s screws do not stay connected to the top Nato rail once removed. I’m also a fan of the quick release ability of the Nato Side Rail plates on both sides of the Kondor Blue for adding Nato clamp handles. As I said in the video you can’t really go wrong with either as long as you have the accessories to mount to it. It’s a 3-5% difference but more around Aesthetics. The Tilta’s side plate with the strap is machined to be a nicer more comfortable fit in the palm of your hand. But no Nato Rail option is missing, unless you attach an actual Nato rail to the thread points then your good. I hope that’s some what helpful to help you make your preferred choice.

and why not the small rig version?

Your very welcome, I’m glad it was helpful, and thank you for subscribing & liking the video. I’m currently working on our 2nd video on Camera Cages, their Accessories, mounting options & threads sizes etc. See our Instagram channel for a sneak peak of some of the content coming soon. Happy Cage Shopping😀👍

Which one (if any) did you prefer for your own use?

@@AwesomeShotStudios The modular options that break down from: Full, 3/4 & half cage. These give me the most options / versatility; For that Tilta & Kondor Blue. If you prefer a more minimal option, SmallRig’s Half Cage with top Nato Rail. I haven’t chosen a favorite as I have the luxury of owning all 4 for different different scenarios. Check out: Paul Joy’s UA-cam channel, he did a nice Cage build using SmallRig’s Half Cage and a few other accessories. Here is the link below. Or search: ‘Paul Joy’ ‘The better way to mount your Monitor on the Sony FX3’ Link here: ua-cam.com/video/Hlz074Sfs9w/v-deo.html Sorry I can’t be more directive, I don’t know your ‘use case scenarios’. That would some-what dictates how much you need to Mount unto your cage and in turn reveal the type of Cage suits your ‘Use Case.

Thanks Matthew I appreciate the feedback. Yeah it was the worst ‘HDMI Clamp’ of the 4 main cages to work with. SmallRig, KondorBlue & Tilta all worked much easier. I hope 8Sinn will come out with a new version built for their cage, as the Cage is excellent.

Thanks Simon, yep I have a number of SmallRig gear over the years, they have developed a big echo system of accessories. I’m now working on understand cages and their accessories, the many options you have to attach them. 👍