Mini V-Mount batteries are becoming increasingly popular for powering cameras, video lights, monitors, and more due to their small form factor and lower price point than bigger batteries. Not all Mini V-mounts are built the same. Some batteries have 2 ports, while others have 6 ports including USB-C Power Delivery (PD) and USB-A Quick Charge (QC). I tested these batteries out on my FX6/FX3 cinema cameras and Aputure Lights in this ultimate battle for the Min V-Mount title.
Read MoreWhen it comes to short shotgun microphones, Rode and Deity both have smaller XLR mics than their counterparts. This video features the Rode NTG5 and Deity S-Mic 2S, both short, water-resistant, XLR mics. I'll be testing them out on the Sony FX6 and FX3, but these are great for the FX30 as well. In this video the mics are tested against wind, off axis noise rejection, boom pole, indoors, outdoors, and more.
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