Thanks, Paul. That was helpful. I just bought my FX3 about five weeks ago and, frankly, I did not have any system yet in place for shooting with it in some organized manner re: controls. Yours is a good start.
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing these great ideas - I really liked the first one! However, when I set it on my fx30, the focus hold button on the lens only does the opposite... While the camera is set to MF it does nothing as long as I hold it, and when I let go, it then switches into AF. When I press and hold it again, it goes back to MF as long as I hold the button. Any idea what setting causes this? I'd like it to switch so AF when I hold it, just as you showed. Thanks for your advice and all the great videos!
Hi Joel. If you change the focus mode on the screen instead of using the button once then everything should become correct :) the button is a toggle so you just need to get the mode where you want it to start with.
@Paul Joy Hi Paul, thanks for your reply! For some reason (i probably set something wrong) its only a one way thing for me: Whether I have the camera set to AF or MF in the first place, while I hold the lens button (set to AF/MF Selector Hold), I can only focus manually. As soon as I let go, it then sets the camera to AF-C (even if it was in MF before)... Might send Sony an email to aks about this. Their manual clearly says "AF/MF Selector Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.". So just as you say, I'd expect it to switch into the other mode (both ways) while holding the button. In any case, thanks again for your reply! :)
@@PaulJoy Quick update: Found it! I had the focus mode set wrong internally. And now I realise that that is probably what you were trying to tell me 😅 I think I was just too confused... Thanks for your help!
@@Joulfreunde Yes that’s confusing, it should toggle and hold it to whatever mode it’s not currently using between AF and MF. What lens are you using? I have actually changed the way I use the lens button now, I have it set to AF/MF toggle and use it to switch between modes rather than holding it.
Hi Paul, thanks for this video. With my fx3 it works only in the reverse way. AF is working and when I press the lens focus button it switches to MF. I want it like you. Use MF and when I press the Button go to AF. What I am doing wrong? I have no cloue. Get freaking out now because of this … please can you help me ??
Sorry for the late reply. All you need to do is toggle AF/MF elsewhere in the menu (function menu for example) and then the AF Hold button will work the other way around. I've actually switched this button to AF Toggle now as I find I'm using AF for longer periods.
On another note how do you find the reliability of the T5 drive with the Atomos, any issues? Is there a particular model I should be getting, just the standard T5 1gig?
Hi Steve. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it some thought and see if I can think of a format that would be suitable. That would be a lot of information to pack in especially given that exposure considerations can vary so much depending on the subject. I'm sure i could come up with a starting point guide though.
@@PaulJoy Perhaps it is just for Cinetone. I do a lot of solo corporate and event work, so a guide that is simple to follow when I don't have lots of time to control scenes or lighting.
@@mreddieau I generally just use the histogram and try to expose to a point where highlights are not being clipped or shadows crushed. I've shot a lot of events too and there is no hard fast process though, theres times when i have chosen to blow out half the shot in order to get good exposure on somebodies face or have underexposed shadows so as not to blow out a sky. Thats where it gets tricky to teach as it totally comes down to the subject and understanding whats going to be possible in order to correct that shot in post. It would make for a good video though and I'll think about how I can put something together to cover some of the most common challenges.
@@PaulJoy I think it could be as simple as where you set your Zebras for skin tones and then background using Cinetone. I'm new to the FX3 so whatever help you can provide is terrific. And again thanks for creating videos without all of the noise you get from other CZcamsrs
Hey Paul, @ 1:30 you mention about toggling between touch focus & touch tracking. Have I gone mad? Or did v2.0 remove this feature? I can only find and change between tracking& touch focus buried in the setup menu, and further when I try and customize to a button , this menu selection disappears. Please tell me I am missing something..;)
@@PaulJoy found it was my bad........If you have the histogram or other item displayed it will not pop up and toggle. I had to shut off the histogram and it works now.
@@aleckinch1199 Ah, well glad you got it sorted and thanks for letting me know as that’s not something I’ve noticed before and will be good to know if anybody else has the same question.
Hi Steve. The histogram appears on one of the display pages so press the display button (top of wheel on the back) until it appears. Skin tone zebras depends on picture profile. I normally shoot s-log3 and aim for skin tones around 50 % Atomos clipping zebras, overexpose a shot and set the zebra levels to show all areas that are clipping. With the Ninja V this varies depending on lut loaded so there’s no definitive setting, just look to match what the waveform is showing for clipping levels.
@@PaulJoy Can you recommend a technical lut for Slog3 for previewing on the Atomos or do you just use the built in one provided? I use the Ninja V for 99% of my work.
it is for me very important question. I decided to sell my a73 (a7m3 ) and to buy fx3. but the button is to me weird. i mean fx3 custom button, i used over 4 years my a73 with c1 c2 c3 afon ael wheel and lot of but fx3 have less custom button. it is for me confusing to use. and the when i use spot focus mode i always use jog near the fn button to keep follow the focus with a73 . but fx3 have jog button in the top is it uncomfortable>??? and feel like i am gonna have joint inflammation soon i can not imagine i am using jog button on the top with my second finger..... i don`t understand why sony made custom button like this. i prefer to use photo body custom button. so i thought . should i buy a7s3? but i need to use cine ei mode to grow my self what is your opinion..? do you think i can use top jog button with my second finger without joint inflammation? do you think i can use fx3 with new custom button`s location?
Hi there. I’d say only you can say if it is something that you are able to get used to but I actually prefer having the jog button on top as I’m never holding the camera to my face. I’m sure it’s something you can get used to but if not you might be better off looking at trading for an a7siii as that would be closer to the layout you are used to.
Hi Paul! Thanks a lot for your videos. Helped me alot when I decided to change to SONY and the FX30. I have seen in your video here that the Fx3 has a function called AF/MF selector hold. The way it is used in your videos, as I understand it, is to have the camera in MF mode and then when you need you temporally hold the button (AF/MF selector hold) for as long you want AF to kick in. My problem with FX30 is that when the Button is hold it changes to AF, so then you have to push AF/MF toggle to change back to MF. Do you recognice this? Thankful for help! Best regards Petter
@@PaulJoy Thanks Paul! I also use toggle in between so that is not the problem. I can however kick in MF mode temporarily with selector hold but not the other way around, then it changes AF until i press toggle.
@@PaulJoy hi Paul! Yes, but actually iam only intrested in like you did, kick in the AF sometimes when i am in MF. Have contact with sony now, i will drop a line when i have the answers!
@@PaulJoy Hi Paul, i have been in contact with Sony about the selector hold option on my FX30. But they have not been able to confirm that it works like in your video.Can you confirm that you do like this: You seem to have AF mode on the lens switch (19 sec in your video above) You seem to have override the AF/MF switch on the lens with the toggle function (set to a specific button), so that the camera is in MF mode. But when you want to focus more precisely on people you kick in the AF by the AF/MF selector hold option (button on the lens). Best regards Petter
Hi Paul ! Let me thank you for all your video on Sony FX3. It's help me a lot as a beginner on this camera. I would like to ask you few question if you don't mind. First, I don't know how to manage the Atomos Shinobi and the monitor of the FX3 at the same time, do you have a tips for me please ? Second, I would like to understand the picture profile because I don't know wich one is the S-Cinetone, and the S-LOG 3 between all those PP1, 2, 3 etc ... ? And finally, I would like to really understand the differences between "file format" and which one is the best to work in post ? If you could answer me it will be great, and better maybe you could make another video on those subjects. Thank you very much Paul and have a nice day. Denis from Paris
Hi Denis, I'm really pleased the video helps. When you say manage the Shinobi and camera at the same time I'm assuming you mean in terms of the tools used. When using the Shinobi I generally use that for all of my composition work however I do balance the zebras between both the camera and the monitor. I'll generally have any skin tone or middle grey zebras on the cameras display and use the Shinobi to show blown out areas. For Slog3 use PP8 for S-Cinetone use PP11 For a full explanation Sony has a good online manual at helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2035/v1/en/contents/TP1000275664.html The easiest 4K format to edit is generally XAVC S-I but for a full list see helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2035/v1/en/contents/TP1000267897.html?search=file%20format Best regards Paul
@@PaulJoy Thanks for the answer. No for the shinobi, it wan't that. I don't know how to have the shinobi monitor and at the same time the fx3 monitor. When I connect my shinobi via HDMI to FX3, I don't have image on the FX3 monitor, just black screen, so I would like to know how can I fix it . Thanks. Best regards. Denis
@@denisiacono134 Ah, I see. All you need to do is turn off the HDMI Info Display option... HDMI MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Info. Display] → OFF.
It depends how you hold the camera, if you hold it to your face then I agree it makes more sense on the back however if you hold the camera at chest height or lower then I prefer it on top of the camera. It makes it much easer when on the tripod.
Hi Paul, let me start by saying I love your content. I often rewatch your videos to refresh my memory. I was wondering if you already updated your fx3 (to version 2.0) and how this update effects your workflow and/ or your button short keys?
Hi Tim. Yes I have updated and adjusted my workflow accordingly. I’m currently working on a video showing how I’ve adapted my buttons and workflow and will release that in the next few days however I’ll likely do another one once I’ve had more time using CINE EI. I don’t like to give a definitive guide when I haven’t used it on any jobs yet!
Paul, I’m using you settings as a starting point, so thanks! However I have a question: I’m not seeing the same functionality you describe with custom button 4. I have it set as you describe but when I toggle it, it doesn’t cycle between touch focus and touch tracking. Any idea why?
@@PaulJoy hi Paul! I actually think I resolved the issue…I had the camera set to “touch focus” and then when I push button 4, it does NOT cycle from touch focus to touch tracking. It only cycles AF/MF. When I changed the camera to “touch tracking” in the main menu, then button 4 works as described in your video.
How do you set up your camera to suit your style of shooting?
Very useful information. Thanks
Thank you
Glad it was useful.
@@PaulJoy we watch all clips on your channel
very helpful, thank you!!
You're welcome
Excellent Paul, so refreshing to see a tutorial channel that just gets straight to the point: what to do, why, and how to do it 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Will
Is that Gerald Undone!?
Yes it is, Gerald kindly let me use him and his purple suit in this video... czcams.com/video/Ey8w-c4Vus4/video.html
Just got my FX3. Your videos are super helpful. Subbed :)
Really pleased they are helpful, thanks for the sub :)
Thanks, Paul. That was helpful. I just bought my FX3 about five weeks ago and, frankly, I did not have any system yet in place for shooting with it in some organized manner re: controls. Yours is a good start.
You’re welcome Joseph, let me know how it works out for you.
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing these great ideas - I really liked the first one!
However, when I set it on my fx30, the focus hold button on the lens only does the opposite... While the camera is set to MF it does nothing as long as I hold it, and when I let go, it then switches into AF. When I press and hold it again, it goes back to MF as long as I hold the button. Any idea what setting causes this? I'd like it to switch so AF when I hold it, just as you showed.
Thanks for your advice and all the great videos!
Hi Joel. If you change the focus mode on the screen instead of using the button once then everything should become correct :) the button is a toggle so you just need to get the mode where you want it to start with.
@Paul Joy Hi Paul, thanks for your reply! For some reason (i probably set something wrong) its only a one way thing for me: Whether I have the camera set to AF or MF in the first place, while I hold the lens button (set to AF/MF Selector Hold), I can only focus manually. As soon as I let go, it then sets the camera to AF-C (even if it was in MF before)...
Might send Sony an email to aks about this. Their manual clearly says "AF/MF Selector Hold: Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down.". So just as you say, I'd expect it to switch into the other mode (both ways) while holding the button.
In any case, thanks again for your reply! :)
@@PaulJoy Quick update: Found it!
I had the focus mode set wrong internally. And now I realise that that is probably what you were trying to tell me 😅 I think I was just too confused...
Thanks for your help!
@@Joulfreunde Yes that’s confusing, it should toggle and hold it to whatever mode it’s not currently using between AF and MF. What lens are you using?
I have actually changed the way I use the lens button now, I have it set to AF/MF toggle and use it to switch between modes rather than holding it.
@@Joulfreunde Great, glad you got it sorted :)
Hi Paul - I just received an FX30 this week and I'm finding it to be a great value. Your videos are a gold mine! Thanks so much for your efforts...
Hi. That’s great, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for all the FX3 video's! Pretty helpful
Glad you like them, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for sharing. Can you record 4k video via HDMI on the Ninja V, when in flexible ISO mode?
No unfortunately not, you need to exit Log shooting mode and use a log picture profile or record ProRes Raw on the Ninja.
Thanks for all the information. It is very well explained. Very useful.
Excellent, thanks for all the comments today Sergio, it's always nice to get the feedback.
thnks!
You’re welcome, glad it was useful.
Hey Paul, for some reason i cannot see the touch focus box (not cycling between the modes) , any suggustions?
Try pressing the display button as not all display modes show it.
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Hi Paul, thanks for this video. With my fx3 it works only in the reverse way. AF is working and when I press the lens focus button it switches to MF. I want it like you. Use MF and when I press the Button go to AF. What I am doing wrong? I have no cloue. Get freaking out now because of this … please can you help me ??
Sorry for the late reply. All you need to do is toggle AF/MF elsewhere in the menu (function menu for example) and then the AF Hold button will work the other way around. I've actually switched this button to AF Toggle now as I find I'm using AF for longer periods.
On another note how do you find the reliability of the T5 drive with the Atomos, any issues? Is there a particular model I should be getting, just the standard T5 1gig?
So far it's been great, no problems at all. It is a little scary ripping apart a brand new T5 drive though! I got the 1gig T5. geni.us/ICAN7
Could you do a video on exposure for Slog3, one for Cinetone and a final for ProRes Raw? Love your videos as they are simple and straightforward.
Hi Steve. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it some thought and see if I can think of a format that would be suitable. That would be a lot of information to pack in especially given that exposure considerations can vary so much depending on the subject. I'm sure i could come up with a starting point guide though.
@@PaulJoy Perhaps it is just for Cinetone. I do a lot of solo corporate and event work, so a guide that is simple to follow when I don't have lots of time to control scenes or lighting.
@@mreddieau I generally just use the histogram and try to expose to a point where highlights are not being clipped or shadows crushed. I've shot a lot of events too and there is no hard fast process though, theres times when i have chosen to blow out half the shot in order to get good exposure on somebodies face or have underexposed shadows so as not to blow out a sky. Thats where it gets tricky to teach as it totally comes down to the subject and understanding whats going to be possible in order to correct that shot in post.
It would make for a good video though and I'll think about how I can put something together to cover some of the most common challenges.
@@PaulJoy I think it could be as simple as where you set your Zebras for skin tones and then background using Cinetone. I'm new to the FX3 so whatever help you can provide is terrific. And again thanks for creating videos without all of the noise you get from other CZcamsrs
@@mreddieau You're welcome Steve, thanks loads for taking the time chat.
Hey Paul, @ 1:30 you mention about toggling between touch focus & touch tracking. Have I gone mad? Or did v2.0 remove this feature? I can only find and change between tracking& touch focus buried in the setup menu, and further when I try and customize to a button , this menu selection disappears. Please tell me I am missing something..;)
Not sure I will check later to see if it still works for me too.
@@PaulJoy found it was my bad........If you have the histogram or other item displayed it will not pop up and toggle. I had to shut off the histogram and it works now.
@@aleckinch1199 Ah, well glad you got it sorted and thanks for letting me know as that’s not something I’ve noticed before and will be good to know if anybody else has the same question.
How do I turn on the histogram? What are the zebra values you set for (a) camera skin tones and (b) atomos full picture?
Hi Steve. The histogram appears on one of the display pages so press the display button (top of wheel on the back) until it appears.
Skin tone zebras depends on picture profile. I normally shoot s-log3 and aim for skin tones around 50 %
Atomos clipping zebras, overexpose a shot and set the zebra levels to show all areas that are clipping. With the Ninja V this varies depending on lut loaded so there’s no definitive setting, just look to match what the waveform is showing for clipping levels.
@@PaulJoy Can you recommend a technical lut for Slog3 for previewing on the Atomos or do you just use the built in one provided? I use the Ninja V for 99% of my work.
@@mreddieau I use the Leeming Lut although it does require a couple of stops over. If you prefer not to do that then the Phantom luts are very good.
it is for me very important question. I decided to sell my a73 (a7m3 ) and to buy fx3.
but the button is to me weird. i mean fx3 custom button,
i used over 4 years my a73 with c1 c2 c3 afon ael wheel and lot of
but fx3 have less custom button. it is for me confusing to use.
and the when i use spot focus mode i always use jog near the fn button to keep follow the focus with a73
. but fx3 have jog button in the top
is it uncomfortable>???
and feel like i am gonna have joint inflammation soon
i can not imagine i am using jog button on the top with my second finger.....
i don`t understand why sony made custom button like this. i prefer to use photo body custom button.
so i thought . should i buy a7s3?
but i need to use cine ei mode to grow my self
what is your opinion..?
do you think i can use top jog button with my second finger without joint inflammation?
do you think i can use fx3 with new custom button`s location?
Hi there. I’d say only you can say if it is something that you are able to get used to but I actually prefer having the jog button on top as I’m never holding the camera to my face. I’m sure it’s something you can get used to but if not you might be better off looking at trading for an a7siii as that would be closer to the layout you are used to.
Hi Paul! Thanks a lot for your videos. Helped me alot when I decided to change to SONY and the FX30. I have seen in your video here that the Fx3 has a function called AF/MF selector hold. The way it is used in your videos, as I understand it, is to have the camera in MF mode and then when you need you temporally hold the button (AF/MF selector hold) for as long you want AF to kick in. My problem with FX30 is that when the Button is hold it changes to AF, so then you have to push AF/MF toggle to change back to MF. Do you recognice this? Thankful for help! Best regards Petter
Hi Peter. It sounds like you might have assigned AF/MF Select Toggle instead of AF/MF Select Hold. Both are available as options. I hope that helps.
@@PaulJoy Thanks Paul! I also use toggle in between so that is not the problem. I can however kick in MF mode temporarily with selector hold but not the other way around, then it changes AF until i press toggle.
@@pettersand5523 Ooh, combining both options at the same time might take me a little while to get my head around :)
@@PaulJoy hi Paul! Yes, but actually iam only intrested in like you did, kick in the AF sometimes when i am in MF.
Have contact with sony now, i will drop a line when i have the answers!
@@PaulJoy Hi Paul, i have been in contact with Sony about the selector hold option on my FX30. But they have not been able to confirm that it works like in your video.Can you confirm that you do like this: You seem to have AF mode on the lens switch (19 sec in your video above) You seem to have override the AF/MF switch on the lens with the toggle function (set to a specific button), so that the camera is in MF mode.
But when you want to focus more precisely on people you kick in the AF by the AF/MF selector hold option (button on the lens). Best regards Petter
Hi Paul ! Let me thank you for all your video on Sony FX3. It's help me a lot as a beginner on this camera. I would like to ask you few question if you don't mind.
First, I don't know how to manage the Atomos Shinobi and the monitor of the FX3 at the same time, do you have a tips for me please ?
Second, I would like to understand the picture profile because I don't know wich one is the S-Cinetone, and the S-LOG 3 between all those PP1, 2, 3 etc ... ?
And finally, I would like to really understand the differences between "file format" and which one is the best to work in post ?
If you could answer me it will be great, and better maybe you could make another video on those subjects.
Thank you very much Paul and have a nice day.
Denis from Paris
Hi Denis, I'm really pleased the video helps. When you say manage the Shinobi and camera at the same time I'm assuming you mean in terms of the tools used. When using the Shinobi I generally use that for all of my composition work however I do balance the zebras between both the camera and the monitor. I'll generally have any skin tone or middle grey zebras on the cameras display and use the Shinobi to show blown out areas.
For Slog3 use PP8 for S-Cinetone use PP11
For a full explanation Sony has a good online manual at helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2035/v1/en/contents/TP1000275664.html
The easiest 4K format to edit is generally XAVC S-I but for a full list see helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2035/v1/en/contents/TP1000267897.html?search=file%20format
Best regards
Paul
@@PaulJoy Thanks for the answer. No for the shinobi, it wan't that. I don't know how to have the shinobi monitor and at the same time the fx3 monitor. When I connect my shinobi via HDMI to FX3, I don't have image on the FX3 monitor, just black screen, so I would like to know how can I fix it .
Thanks.
Best regards.
Denis
@@denisiacono134 Ah, I see. All you need to do is turn off the HDMI Info Display option... HDMI MENU → (Setup) → [External Output] → [HDMI Info. Display] → OFF.
@@PaulJoy Great you are the Man !!!
I was wondering what that weird feeling button was - joystick! It feels pretty bad. Awkward having the joystick on top.
It depends how you hold the camera, if you hold it to your face then I agree it makes more sense on the back however if you hold the camera at chest height or lower then I prefer it on top of the camera. It makes it much easer when on the tripod.
Hi Paul, let me start by saying I love your content. I often rewatch your videos to refresh my memory. I was wondering if you already updated your fx3 (to version 2.0) and how this update effects your workflow and/ or your button short keys?
Hi Tim. Yes I have updated and adjusted my workflow accordingly. I’m currently working on a video showing how I’ve adapted my buttons and workflow and will release that in the next few days however I’ll likely do another one once I’ve had more time using CINE EI. I don’t like to give a definitive guide when I haven’t used it on any jobs yet!
Paul, I’m using you settings as a starting point, so thanks!
However I have a question:
I’m not seeing the same functionality you describe with custom button 4. I have it set as you describe but when I toggle it, it doesn’t cycle between touch focus and touch tracking. Any idea why?
Hi there. What functionality do you see with btn 4? Does it toggle between AF and MF? If not make sure the lens is switched to AF
@@PaulJoy hi Paul! I actually think I resolved the issue…I had the camera set to “touch focus” and then when I push button 4, it does NOT cycle from touch focus to touch tracking. It only cycles AF/MF.
When I changed the camera to “touch tracking” in the main menu, then button 4 works as described in your video.