Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this video I take a look at various options for rigging the Sony FX6 for handheld, tripod and shoulder use. I take a look at base plates, top plates and hand grip options from both Vocas and Chrosziel.
0:01:30 Camrade Travel Mate 360 carry-on camera wheelie bag.
0:04:30 Vocas Sliding Plate Basic.
0:06:30 Chrosziel Base Plate and Quick Lock Plate.
0:09:00 Vocas Sliding VCT Base Plate.
0:10:00 Making sure the rod height is correct.
0:12:00 Vocas Matte Boxes.
0:17:00 Using a V-Mount battery to balance the camera.
0:22:30 Paglink V-Mount Batteries and flying with large batteries.
0:30:00 Vocas Flexible Camera Rig.
0:38:30 Arms for the hand grip (Vocas and Chrosziel).
0:40:30 Viewfinder considerations and options.
0:42:00 Gratical Viewfinders with Vocas Nato Rail.
0:44:00 FX6 Screen with FX9 Loupe.
0:46:00 Adding Extra hand grips, other hand grip mounting options.
0:51:00 Using the FX6 with the FX9 viewfinder.
0:52:30 TopTeks and CVP FX6 viewfinder modification.
0:54:30 Notes on the potential for LCD screen sun damage.
0:57:00 Vocas PL Mount adapter – importance of shims.
1:00:00 Why I avoid magic arms, especially for viewfinders.
1:03:00 Atomos Ninja V discussion.
1:07:00 H&Y Variable ND filter.
1:12:00 Summary and wrap up.
In this video I take a look at various options for rigging the Sony FX6 for handheld, tripod and shoulder use. I take a look at base plates, top plates and hand grip options from both Vocas and Chrosziel.
0:01:30 Camrade Travel Mate 360 carry-on camera wheelie bag.
0:04:30 Vocas Sliding Plate Basic.
0:06:30 Chrosziel Base Plate and Quick Lock Plate.
0:09:00 Vocas Sliding VCT Base Plate.
0:10:00 Making sure the rod height is correct.
0:12:00 Vocas Matte Boxes.
0:17:00 Using a V-Mount battery to balance the camera.
0:22:30 Paglink V-Mount Batteries and flying with large batteries.
0:30:00 Vocas Flexible Camera Rig.
0:38:30 Arms for the hand grip (Vocas and Chrosziel).
0:40:30 Viewfinder considerations and options.
0:42:00 Gratical Viewfinders with Vocas Nato Rail.
0:44:00 FX6 Screen with FX9 Loupe.
0:46:00 Adding Extra hand grips, other hand grip mounting options.
0:51:00 Using the FX6 with the FX9 viewfinder.
0:52:30 TopTeks and CVP FX6 viewfinder modification.
0:54:30 Notes on the potential for LCD screen sun damage.
0:57:00 Vocas PL Mount adapter – importance of shims.
1:00:00 Why I avoid magic arms, especially for viewfinders.
1:03:00 Atomos Ninja V discussion.
1:07:00 H&Y Variable ND filter.
1:12:00 Summary and wrap up.
