jetkrazee
Uplifting-photography.com
Here's what I'm going with in the near future.
http://vp-systems.eu/camremote.html
http://vp-systems.eu/camremote.html
Sony A6300 Camera Discussion
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violetwolf
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Thank you for the reminder Marcelo. I hadn't looked at their site (gentle) in a few years. It looks like they've come a long ways. The product looks pretty mature now 
violetwolf
Member
Glad to see this thread active again! I have some updates as well that I'll try to add tomorrow.. I've settled on a lens, found some cable sources etc.
oschefer
Member
Let us know how it goes with the cam remote. I got one a few months ago but never had time to mess with it yet
jetkrazee
Uplifting-photography.com
I will for sure. Thanks for the reply!Let us know how it goes with the cam remote. I got one a few months ago but never had time to mess with it yet
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
Just skimmed through this thread so sorry if I missed a link (was looking for photos) but what are people using the for gimbals with this camera?
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
Uh... non-DJI stuff. Tarot X8, and Helicopters, with Pixhawk.
R_Lefebvre
Arducopter Developer
I've got one similar to that with a Nex5. I can't get it working well enough to bother using.
violetwolf
Member
Ya I find the "supported only one side" and flat plate gimbals can be flaky in general. Just not rigid enough.
I'm going to be using mine of the BG001 Famous Hobby gimbal with the Phobotic Centerpiece that I have built for my Canon 5D.. but it is a bit large. If I was starting now with my a6300 I think I might look for a lighter gimbal. (Full disclosure: I am a dealer for both the Famous line and the Phobotic line.. However I AM a dealer because I use and like the products. The best I have found in the DIY world. www.uavmediapros.com
I'm going to be using mine of the BG001 Famous Hobby gimbal with the Phobotic Centerpiece that I have built for my Canon 5D.. but it is a bit large. If I was starting now with my a6300 I think I might look for a lighter gimbal. (Full disclosure: I am a dealer for both the Famous line and the Phobotic line.. However I AM a dealer because I use and like the products. The best I have found in the DIY world. www.uavmediapros.com
Carcara
Member
oschefer
Member
I use the Infinity MR a bit heavier than the MRS but can carry a heavier camera. http://store.hdairstudio.com/index.php/product/infinitymr/
They made a few upgrades since I got mine. Hanging from to a Tarot 960 frame. If you search the forum on 'infinity mr' there is a thread on the gimbal.
They made a few upgrades since I got mine. Hanging from to a Tarot 960 frame. If you search the forum on 'infinity mr' there is a thread on the gimbal.
did anyone check if the plug is small enough to use it together with the seagull rec?
GGoodrum
Member
I recently purchased an a6300, which is probably my favorite camera ever. I am planning to use it on a handheld setup, but will also look at getting it airborne with a 680Pro setup that I never finished. Not sure on the gimbal yet, but I was leaning towards a CAME-MINI3. Now that it looks like Phobotics is finally going to release their all new Centerpiece software, I might take one of my existing DIY setups, and set it up with a CP.
What I'm not sure about yet is which lens to use. I'd love to have a workable zoom that is decent quality, especially if the CamRemote and Gentle widgets will allow for remote operation. I have the 16-50mm kit zoom, but the quality is not great. I also have a 24mm f1.8 Zeiss lens that is very good, but with the 1.5 crop factor, it isn't quite wide enough for most aerial shots. Anyway, just curious about what lenses people are using.
-- Gary
What I'm not sure about yet is which lens to use. I'd love to have a workable zoom that is decent quality, especially if the CamRemote and Gentle widgets will allow for remote operation. I have the 16-50mm kit zoom, but the quality is not great. I also have a 24mm f1.8 Zeiss lens that is very good, but with the 1.5 crop factor, it isn't quite wide enough for most aerial shots. Anyway, just curious about what lenses people are using.
-- Gary
violetwolf
Member
Hi Gary, First it's really good to see you! Yes, I feel the same about the a6300, my favorite camera to date and I have Canon 5D with L Series glass. The 6300 was intended as an aerial camera purchase but now I've decided to dump Canon altogether.
OK Lenses: I've spent my way into some knowledge here lol (Bought some duds and re-sold) So I can save you some money. Do NOT buy the Sony 16mm Pancake... Highly disappointing pc of crap. Do NOT buy the Sigma 19mm ART Highly disappointing pile of crap!
What I landed on for aerial and wide gimbal in general is the Sony 10-18mm zoom. Fantastic lens. : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...l1018_10_18mm_F_4_0mm_Optical_SteadyShot.html
With the crop factor it gives you 15-27mm equivalent so it replaces your old standby 16-24 from the Canon world.
Sharp as a tack and just beautiful color rendition blah blah.. Search YouTube for footage of it on the 6300. It has the added benefit of being lightweight as all heck, which is fantastic for aerial.
For a general zoom I settled on the Sony G 18-105 mm as it is the sharpest zoom they have in that range. It rivals my L Series 24-70 at half the cost. (And a much longer reach when factoring the 1.5 crop it gives you about 24-150 which is a really nice reach.) LOVE this lens! So sharp :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html
THEN because both those lenses are f4's (that's the only downside to Sony right now.. shy on the fast glass). But these are for outdoor use anyway for me. SO the next one I bought is the Sony 50mm F1.8 which is there "Plastic Fantastic" equivalent. Cheap, sharp and light. Gives you about 75 mm which is great for portraits and fast at 1.8 for blurred backgrounds which is essential for portraits.. And it's great for indoor shoots at concerts etc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001008-REG/sony_sel50f18_b_50mm_f_1_8_lens_black.html
The other thing to know about Sony Lenses is the naming convention. Crop sensor vs Full Frame. The "E" mount is standard body mount on the a6300 and A7s etc. HOWEVER the lenses are denoted as either "E" mount or "FE" mount. "E" mount is for crop sensors, and "FE" is for Full Frame.
Here are some lens tests on YouToob. Make sure to watch full screen in 4K if available:
18-105 Lens on a6300:
10-18 mm Lens on a6300:
OK Lenses: I've spent my way into some knowledge here lol (Bought some duds and re-sold) So I can save you some money. Do NOT buy the Sony 16mm Pancake... Highly disappointing pc of crap. Do NOT buy the Sigma 19mm ART Highly disappointing pile of crap!
What I landed on for aerial and wide gimbal in general is the Sony 10-18mm zoom. Fantastic lens. : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...l1018_10_18mm_F_4_0mm_Optical_SteadyShot.html
With the crop factor it gives you 15-27mm equivalent so it replaces your old standby 16-24 from the Canon world.
Sharp as a tack and just beautiful color rendition blah blah.. Search YouTube for footage of it on the 6300. It has the added benefit of being lightweight as all heck, which is fantastic for aerial.
For a general zoom I settled on the Sony G 18-105 mm as it is the sharpest zoom they have in that range. It rivals my L Series 24-70 at half the cost. (And a much longer reach when factoring the 1.5 crop it gives you about 24-150 which is a really nice reach.) LOVE this lens! So sharp :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html
THEN because both those lenses are f4's (that's the only downside to Sony right now.. shy on the fast glass). But these are for outdoor use anyway for me. SO the next one I bought is the Sony 50mm F1.8 which is there "Plastic Fantastic" equivalent. Cheap, sharp and light. Gives you about 75 mm which is great for portraits and fast at 1.8 for blurred backgrounds which is essential for portraits.. And it's great for indoor shoots at concerts etc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001008-REG/sony_sel50f18_b_50mm_f_1_8_lens_black.html
The other thing to know about Sony Lenses is the naming convention. Crop sensor vs Full Frame. The "E" mount is standard body mount on the a6300 and A7s etc. HOWEVER the lenses are denoted as either "E" mount or "FE" mount. "E" mount is for crop sensors, and "FE" is for Full Frame.
Here are some lens tests on YouToob. Make sure to watch full screen in 4K if available:
18-105 Lens on a6300:
10-18 mm Lens on a6300:
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violetwolf
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And here's a couple of shots of my rig with the Phobotic on a Famous Hobby gimbal frame
(Both available from me at www.uavmediapros.com .. sorry shameless plug)
(Both available from me at www.uavmediapros.com .. sorry shameless plug)
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so I quote myself: yes, it matches to the a6300. The manufacturer will also produce individual cables with any plug you need for a reasonable price. I ordered flat ribbon micro HDMI male to mini female 50cm at 17USD plus shipping