budget is maybe $450ish for something used or new. i just want to blend in and not have a sore neck by noon. what are the best compact prime lenses that actually fit the a6400 well?

I am looking at the ProGrade Gold V60 cards because they are on sale right now but then I read somewhere that the a6700 can be picky with certain brands and might give a card not supported error if the speed isnt consistently high enough for the XAVC S-I format. Is that actually true or just people being extra? I really dont want to spend $200 on a single card if I dont have to especially since I just dropped all my savings on the camera body but I also cant afford to have a card fail during a paid gig. Should I just bite the bullet and get one V90 card for the slow mo stuff and use V60s for the rest or will the V60 handle it all...

I spent like three hours last night looking at cages and everyone says SmallRig is the go-to but then I see people swearing by the Tilta kits because of the way they handle the top handle attachments. Some people say the Sony XLR handle that comes in the box is great but others say it's way too flimsy and you should replace it with a real metal cage and handle if you're mounting a monitor. I'm planning on using a Ninja V monitor I already own but I'm worried about the weight on that plastic handle.

Then there's the whole power thing. I see all these pro rigs with massive V-mount batteries on the back and it looks cool but is it actually necessary for a crop sensor camera like this? I was thinking of just buying like 4 extra NP-FZ100 batteries instead because it keeps the footprint smaller for handheld work. Also I'm totally stuck on the media situation. Are those expensive CFexpress Type A cards actually worth it or can I get away with fast V60 SD cards for 4k 60p? I don't want the camera to overheat or stop recording mid-take because I cheaped out on the cards.

I just want a setup that's reliable for a long day of shooting outdoors without being a total nightmare to carry around. What are the actual must-have items you'd put on an FX30 rig if you were starting from scratch today?

• Budget is around $200 for the cage and handles


• Needs to be lightweight for 10 hour days


• Cant block the battery door or the screen rotation

What are you guys using that doesnt get in the way of the controls?

I spent hours looking at the Atomos Ninja V because that seems to be the standard choice for everyone, but then I read a bunch of threads saying its overkill if I dont actually need to record ProRes externally. Plus I heard the fan noise might be an issue for my scratch audio if the mic is too close. Then I saw the Portkeys LH5P II which has that cool camera control thing where you can change settings on the FX30 through the monitor, but I have also heard the menu system is kind of a disaster to navigate while youre in a hurry. I just want something reliable that wont break the bank or my arm after carrying it on a gimbal all day.

Here is what I am looking for specifically:

• Budget is around $400 to $600 max


• High brightness is a must for outdoor shoots maybe 1500 nits or more


• Needs to support custom LUTs so I can see what the S-Log3 will actually look like


• Battery life that doesnt die in 20 minutes on a standard NPF


• Reliable build quality since I tend to be a bit rough on my gear

I am mostly doing run-and-gun stuff so I dont want a massive 7-inch brick, a 5-inch or 5.5-inch is probably the sweet spot for me. Does anyone have experience with the newer Feelworld or maybe those Shinobi monitors compared to the more expensive brands? Are they actually daylight viewable or is that just marketing talk... I am really worried about getting something cheap that has a huge color shift or weird delay.

I tried one of those cheap Gorillapods and it was a total disaster—it just kept sagging under the weight. Looking for something carbon fiber maybe? My budget is around $200 and it needs to fit inside a small 20L bag. What compact tripods are you guys using for the a6000 series?

Then I saw the Boya BY-MM1 which is way cheaper but I dont know if the quality is actually decent or if it feels like a toy. I really gotta stay under $60 since the camera already blew my budget. Is the Rode hiss a real thing on the a6400 or is there something else better...

I just bought the FX30 because everyone said it was the best camera for people starting out but the screen on the back is so tiny and I can barely see if things are in focus or not. Im supposed to film my cousins wedding in like three weeks here in Chicago and I am panicking because I cant see anything when I go outside in the sun. I heard I need an external monitor but when I look online there are so many options like Shinobi or Feelworld or Ninja something?? I dont even know what the difference is or if they come with cables and stuff or if I have to buy those separate.

I only have about $250 or maybe $300 left in my budget after buying the camera and a lens so I cant afford anything super expensive. Do I need one that records or just one that shows the picture? Someone mentioned something about nits for brightness but I dont know how many nits is enough for a sunny day outside. Also does the monitor drain the camera battery or does it have its own? I am really sorry if these are such basic questions I just dont want to ruin the wedding videos because I couldnt see the screen...