Sony A7IV - Building a video rig with a recording top handle

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Building some rigs for the Sony A7IV with parts from SmallRig. A Full cage option and an L Bracket too.
All parts featured in video below.
A7IV cage (3667) - geni.us/a7ivcage
A7IV L bracket (3660) - geni.us/a7ivlbracket
Quick release nato rail (2172) - geni.us/smallrig2172
Hand Strap (PAC2456) - Coming soon
Rotating side handle (3260) - geni.us/rotating3260
Monitor mount nato clamp (2100) - geni.us/monitor2100
Power bank holder (BUB2336) - geni.us/smallrig2336
Remote trigger handle (3322) - geni.us/recordhandle
Tool (2213) - geni.us/smallrigtool
Screw and hex plate (MD3184) - geni.us/hexplate
Wireless Go charging case
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US: amzn.to/3eP7eUk
Also available here (Canadian local resellers)
www.vistek.ca/brand/SmallRig
filmgearcanada.com/collection...
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Lightroom Presets I use (Only $10): geni.us/cb2019
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Small Rig Cages
2:25 - Attaching A7IV to the cage
3:18 - Horizontal cage movement
4:35 - Attaching the monitor
6:18 - Side Handle attachment
7:19-Gimbal attachment
8:06 - Mic attachment
10:11 - Full cage setup summary
10:28 - Top Handle attachment
12:07 - External power
13:14- Disassembly
14:51 - Small Rig L bracket
18:19 - Dummy Battery Compatibility
19:02 - Outro
GEAR USED - 2021 (Amazon affiliate links)
Main Camera - geni.us/sonya7siii
B Camera - geni.us/S-FX3
Old Full Frame Cam (still good!!) - geni.us/SonyA7iiiCB1
C Cam - geni.us/sonya6100cb
Best All round lens - geni.us/sigma2470
Ninja V - geni.us/ninjavcb
Drone - geni.us/DJIMavicPro1CB
Macro - geni.us/sony90mmmacro
Cheap 85mm - geni.us/viltrox85mm
Best BTS Cam - geni.us/Insta36amz
BEST Lens EVER - geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB
Walkabout Lens - geni.us/Sony1635F4CB
Cheap street lens - geni.us/Tamron35amazon
B Roll Beast Lens - geni.us/Sony85mmF18CB
Sharpest Lens - geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB
Zoomy Sniper Lens - geni.us/sony70200f4cb
Vlog Mic - geni.us/rodevideomicrocb
HUGE Backpack - geni.us/lowepro450awCB
Travel Bag - geni.us/peakdesign20l
FAV Portable Light - geni.us/p1vloggercb
Studio Light - geni.us/godoxsl60
Studio Mic - geni.us/videontg
BUDGET light Dome - geni.us/neewerlightdomecb
A7iii EyeCup - geni.us/Eyecup
A7iii Grip/L Bracket - geni.us/a7iiilbracket
All gear I use: geni.us/amazoncb
Wedding Gear I use on Kit: kit.co/chrisbrockhurst
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Пікірлер: 106

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

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@gavenevans 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome rig! Love that you pointed out the innovations that SmallRig has been making. Super capable camera set up

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Every model they seem to level up their designs.

@quasiguy 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, as always. Your descriptions are always clear, concise and helpful. Plenty of good information here. I'll definitely revisit this one when I get time to build the cage for my A7iv. Keep up the great work, Chris.

@PeteBreen 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video Chris - thank you! So many people review SmallRig equipment, but never provide the part numbers or provide context into the diffeerent parts of the setup.

@stevehunt4776 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris. Thanks for highlighting the Smallrig L bracket for my A7 iv.

@ColtCapperrune 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please. All of it! Been wanting to build out my A7IV

@alexsoby7892 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! just got that L bracket for A7rV, it looks exactly the same fit as you've shown on a7iv. Thanks for the detailed review. You're awesome 👍🤘

@jer3006 2 жыл бұрын

Many, many great tips in this video. Chris, thank you!

@PatrickMastersProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Simply gorgeous simple rig.

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris great job ! Thanks. I have almost the same gears. And i use the Monitor+ app with an old smartphone as monitor as you has shown previously. My top handle is Smallrig 2950. Very nice to use the camera in wallet mode close to the ground.

@LoudlabsNYC Жыл бұрын

The only thing I don't like about the all-metal handle with rec button is it gets super cold in cold weather. I bought camo form tape from amazon that i'll use to wrap the handle during cold weather. Hopefully that will be more comfortable to hold as well as increased grip.

@supremeuppercut 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Exactly what I needed. Thanks Chris!

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@LzKicker17 2 жыл бұрын

Love my new Tilta one for the A7IV

@JusttJC 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this, think I'll keep mine more as a photo camera without a full rig but that L-bracket looks interesting, might get that and see if there's a way I can get some sort of strap on the side

@checkeredflagfilms 2 жыл бұрын

excellent review. straightforward no blustering hype

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@michaelscaplis 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got their L-bracket version for the A6400 which has the wooden grip extension. If you extend the L piece then you can use it to also have a left hand grip (kind of).

@jofasho2kool 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the top handle! Thank you!

@hageezg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for review!

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@abbyschlu 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Kondor Blue Sony rig and all of their cage accessories

@paulcollingridge8387 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.... Still on the A7iii, but it gives me ideas

@63MacGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I love using a left handle for my a7lll but they don’t look like would great with the swivel screen.

@OnlyIn876 2 жыл бұрын

Can the full cage be mounted vertically on a tripod as well?

@wtfismyhandle Жыл бұрын

Everything sounds great! Honestly the only thing different for me is to replace the monitor with a Sony ECM-B1M!

@IdeyaManilaMedia Жыл бұрын

Hi! informative video! :) Are you able to half-press the record button on the top handle to fix focus before/during recording?

@pandyasohil 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Super detail which is helpful. Q: Does the cage work with peak design capture clip?

@WhoIsAlexElliott 8 ай бұрын

13:03 I nearly died looool

@SummitForWellness 2 жыл бұрын

For the L bracket, are you able to fully use the flippy screen, or does the bracket get in the way of using the screen?

@KeatsIT Жыл бұрын

Nice catch @ 13:04 lol

@LazarSoljaga 2 жыл бұрын

I hope smallrig comes out with a half cage for this camera. It looks a bit too big for my needs.

@GrandGeneralKukov 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you find that awesome metal lens mount cover? Can't seem to find in your gear list. Thanks!

@luisfaustino 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, very helpful. Can you confirm that by using the L bracket the monitor tilt cannot be used anymore when it’s opened?

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

its not fully functional, sort of works

@SyabilNg 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a comparison with the new Tilta cage for the A7IV as well?

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

maybe!

@EnnTomi1 2 жыл бұрын

what is that watch you wearing, looks coooooooool

@f.l6316 Жыл бұрын

Are the small rig brackets compatible with the Dji RS3 gimbal? You mentioned they are with the RS2. Just checking before I spend the money

@PlunderRoad 3 ай бұрын

Is there an accessory for the Sony digital hot shoe mic to attach to top handle?

@davincisace9059 2 жыл бұрын

looking at getting a 7in monitor for the rig, would you consider it too large? i’ve been looking at the feelworld lut7sdi for the 2200nits or the portkeys 7? Any reason you went with the portkeys vs a small HD monitor?

@AbdulVid 2 жыл бұрын

Dam it! Should I emotional while watching a camera rig build? Porbably not but that camera looks so good and I want one so so bad. Dope rig!!

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Little tear of joy is a good thing now and then 😉

@bakerfx4968 Жыл бұрын

Any update on a link for a hand strap like that?

@DavinciHD_ Жыл бұрын

So on that P6 Portkeys if I need to shoot 4k60fps will the monitor stop working or will it downscale to 1080p so I can continue monitoring ?

@DylanMichael Жыл бұрын

What’s the strap handle attached the cage called, also how did you attach it?

@Tricklarock 2 жыл бұрын

So both sides of this cage have built in NATO rails?!?! Wow, very nice!

@jl1136 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris are you having any issues using your monitor with the camera? I notice when using an external display the camera screen goes blank like the a7iii did.

@bobmusikk Жыл бұрын

I guess that the "A7IV L bracket (3660)" is also good for DJI RS3? and is the mic port reachable too? Thanks

@SmallRigGlobal 2 жыл бұрын

SmallRig!

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

yay!

@MrMaw24 2 жыл бұрын

Which portkeys monitor is that and do you prefer it over the ninja v or Andycine you've reviewed in the past ?

@Mike-iy5ng Жыл бұрын

where is that lens cap protector from link it

@dpt333 2 жыл бұрын

Hello men what’s the gmaster lens you have in this video please ?

@hillboy2623 2 жыл бұрын

do you have the link for the hdmi cable ? Tanks !

@ronneabat 2 жыл бұрын

Come you open the screen with the rig to prevent over heating?

@MagnetiqLabs Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! I'm thinking about buying this SmallRig rotating handle, but as i understand, this will work good only with external monitor, because with this handle it will be not comfortable to use A7Siii flip screen? Am I right? Thank you :-)

@Smooth1productions Жыл бұрын

What is the advantage of the ninji v What's the record feed from the A7IV???????

@ekfilmmaking3498 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, could you please share a link for the monitor? I can only find 5.5inch version on amazon and I don't think they are the same. Also is monitor support 4K 100FPS on Sony A7s3 ?? Thank you

@georgearthurprice Жыл бұрын

Sony a7r5 and a74 externally exactly the same ?

@tomhannigan2234 2 жыл бұрын

Have you found the A7 IV overheating at all?

@ragdoll7095 2 жыл бұрын

Is its dovetail design compatible with RRS Lever Release clamp?

@Vassenden_yt 2 жыл бұрын

Does this cage fit the A7iii aswell?

@Carloschamorrog 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, what monitor is that?

@J0ss717 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video - Dummy batteries - Have you found a 3rd party battery door with a cable cut out? The original door does not have that feature. An think it is a bit of a bummer just to remove the door

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Last few Sony cameras including the A7SIII and FX3 dont have this either and no 3rd party is making such a thing right now, only option is to buy a spare and... dremmel.

@brandonstephens2809 2 жыл бұрын

Does the screen open with that rotating side handle?

@91pimtim 2 жыл бұрын

You shoot Compress raw or uncompressed RAW with A7IV?

@MARCO14251425 2 жыл бұрын

Does the smallrig for a7iii fits the a7iv?

@bruceinmyheart 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the model number for the NATO rail?

@ClarissaRankin Жыл бұрын

They don’t have the l bracket no more 🤦🏾‍♀️

@jacobmillward4665 Жыл бұрын

Do you need a boost your audio because ads are blaring loud compared to your video. Otherwise great mixing.

@Soproideias 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Chris! One question: Does the cage you used with the a7siii on the other video about camera cages (smallrig 2999) also works with the a7iv? Or will i have to buy this new one you mentioned in this video too?

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. The sizes are very slightly different so the A7IV is a little too big unfortunately

@Soproideias 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Thank you!

@eike.zender 2 жыл бұрын

I also bought the smallrig cage, but was kind of disappointed. The upper buttons are really hard to reach, especially using the stills/video dial is pretty tricky. Also: why not screws on the left *and* right side? Even with the tightened two screws, the cage is still rickety. Last but not least: funny, that you call the battery door a design feature. Well ... Yeah, thank you smallrig, that we can change batteries without detaching the whole rig :) Thank you for the video and keep up the good work. Cheers!

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

hmmmm it shouldn't be rickety at all, mine is rock solid once its all in, something sounds a miss. The battery hinge is definitely odd but better than the alternative haha

@drakegreatest3050 Жыл бұрын

what sd do you use? \\

@samlaurent1436 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, do you use gimbals very much or do you mostly sit handheld??

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Time and a place. For real estate and weddings I use them ALOT

@mlegrand 2 жыл бұрын

How are the YT 'Shorts' stories doing? Are you seeing it drive traffic or subs?

@burhankunda_ Жыл бұрын

Can I use sony a7iv smallrig to my sony a7iii camera ? or sony a7iii size is different than sony a7iv?

@bkollective Жыл бұрын

They are different sizes

@jamesricks 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one concerned for that g-master just sitting without any back cap?

@Danyopharaoh 2 жыл бұрын

@chrisbrockhurst is it a port key pt5?

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

@DirectorCyclone 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man. can the a7iv also record proxies?

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@DirectorCyclone 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@JTR... 2 жыл бұрын

Can you drop the link from your monitor? Thanks

@chrisbrockhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Portkeys P5!

@JTR... 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Thanks man

@JTR... 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Can't find same as yours :(

@alexkooistra 2 жыл бұрын

very incomplete for filming. I ubderstand this is a smallrig video but you need something like a tilta mirage to be able to shoot outdoors. you'll need a nd system

@KevinTzuriel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi chris ! Just wondering , if you use the L / side parts of 3660, can you open di lcd monitor ? Like place it on the side ?

@luisfaustino 2 жыл бұрын

Same question as mine - I don’t think so. I actually ordered the LBracket for the A1 by mistake, but fortunately it works just fine (except for the monitor as described here).

@dantediego 2 жыл бұрын

theres nothing up there bro lol 18:42

@rumorscameras Жыл бұрын

dummy bat is big no, void warranty

@chrisbrockhurst Жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t

@rumorscameras Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst sony warranty is void when using dummy battery. Unless using sony npa which outputs the 7.2v. Regular v mounts dtap is 8v. Burns the camera board.

@chipcurry Жыл бұрын

You’ve got a lot of information, but it’s a huge pain in the neck - you’re demonstrating something and you’re wiggling it all over the place. Slow down. thank you. thumbs up though for providing some excellent clues.