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Best external cage and monitor setup for Sony FX30?

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I'm honestly freaking out a bit because I just bought a Sony FX30 for a big wedding shoot I have coming up in two weeks and I still haven't figured out the rig. I'm stuck between getting the full SmallRig cage and an Atomos Ninja V or going a cheaper route with a Tilta cage and a Portkeys PT6.

I'm in Brooklyn so I can grab stuff from B&H fast but my budget is capped at $700 for the monitor and cage setup together. I'm leaning toward the Portkeys because it's lighter but will I regret not having the recording features of the Ninja for a long day? Is the Tilta build quality actually better than SmallRig? I just need something that won't fall apart or overheat while I'm running around...


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Make sure you dont skimp on the HDMI cable. I once had a cheap one flicker during a vows exchange and it was pure stress. For weddings, I would suggest being careful with the monitor choice if you're shooting outdoors.


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Congrats on the FX30! Honestly, save your money and your back. I've done the heavy rig thing at weddings and by the reception you'll be hating life. You don't really need the Ninja V recording features since the FX30 does 10-bit internally anyway. Heres what I'd grab to stay under that $700 cap:





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Watch your cable tension during the ceremony, those ports are fragile. Maybe consider:


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