Question 1

How many Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs are there, and what do they cost?

Accepted Answer

37 public rigs have been published around the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera on Rig Designer, each with a full parts list. The cheapest published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rig totals $2,809 and the median of the 24 priced rigs is $4,207, at current retailer prices.

Question 2

Which cage do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used cage in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the SmallRig Camera Cage for Sony FX30 and FX3, in 18 of 37 rigs.

Question 3

Which lens do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used lens in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E, in 10 of 37 rigs.

Question 4

Which monitor do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used monitor in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the Desview R5II 5.5" On-Camera Touch Monitor, in 5 of 37 rigs.

Question 5

Which handle do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used handle in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite, in 12 of 37 rigs.

Question 6

Which battery do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used battery in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the SmallRig VB99 Mini V-Mount Battery (99Wh), in 10 of 37 rigs.

Question 7

Which microphone or audio device do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used microphone or audio device in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the DJI Mic Mini 2-Person Compact Wireless Microphone System for Camera & Smartphone (2.4 GHz), in 6 of 37 rigs.

Question 8

Which tripod do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used tripod in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head, in 4 of 37 rigs.

Question 9

Which gimbal or stabilizer do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used gimbal or stabilizer in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the DJI RS 4 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer Combo Accessory Kit with Dual-Handle Bracket, in 3 of 37 rigs.

Question 10

Which memory card or drive do people use with the Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera?

Accepted Answer

The most-used memory card or drive in published Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera rigs is the SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, in 5 of 37 rigs.

Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera Rigs

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