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My "Run-n-Gun" rig, the Raven


Just sharing for the heck of it, inspired by Dusty!


Sony FX3

Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6

Portkeys LH5P II

Shure SE215 IEMs

Smallrig half-cage

Smallrig top handle

Smallrig side grip

Smallrig v-mount attachment

Ulanzi wooden side handle

Nisi 2-stage matte box for VND and filter glass


Pros:

Relatively lightweight

Versatile as hell, especially with that Tamron lens

Adding a mist filter can really soften harsh digital sharpness while retaining definition

Shure IEM's noise isolation protects ears at loud venues



Cons:

No built-in ND makes mounting and fidgeting with a VND necessary

Mounting a v-mount battery makes it difficult to see the rear tally light

The tamron lens is focus-by-wire (great for AF, terrible for MF)

No rails makes it hard to add and manage accessories on more legit sets


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Dustin Ropp
Dustin Ropp
Oct 18, 2025

Is auto focus a big plus for you? I have only manual focus on my Blackmagic. Which was a gigantic issue for me but with practice I’ve gotten used to it.

It does make dynamic tracking shots a bit more difficult to pull off by myself. Like a subject walking towards or away from the camera is a bit harder to do only being manual focus.

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