My FX6 rig, workflow and longterm review

[@nichenderson1934]

This was really well done. Thanks for sharing with the community!

[@reelkinetic]

Thanks! Very helpful! Nice work! Wishing you continued success with everything!

[@jalexanderevans]

Dude sweet rig

[@Isaac_Insoll]

Thanks, really appreciate it 🔥

[@DanielSnare]

Why do you use magnetic ND filters when the FX6 has internal ND's?

[@datarmyboi09]

I was wondering the same thing. Only example I can think of is if you need a stronger ND

[@Isaac_Insoll]

Two reasons why you'd use ND on an FX6
- you want more than 7 stops of ND (EG: shooting F1.4 during midday sun because the client loves bokeh)
- you are having issues with the internal ND (EG: polarisation issues shooting into water that wouldn't happen with a 'basic' ND)
I've never personally experienced the second issue, but I do sometimes hit the first issue. Also, if you think you will need more than 5 stops you can put a 3 stop ND on there, then you get 5-10 stops from the internal system so it gives you wiggle room
Aside from that 'ND on FX6', the other reasons I have filters on the sony lenses is
- I sometimes use a diopter ("close up") filter to get closer focusing, especially since I sold my macro lens, or when using anamorphic which has generally horrific minimum focus distance
- I often use a glow filter because I love the look of them
- I use ND on these if I mount the lens to an FX3 instead of the FX6

[@DanielSnare]

@@Isaac_Insoll ah that make sense, thanks for explaining :)