The Camera Foundry CineBack for the Sony FX2 was designed to turn the hybrid mirrorless camera into a full cinema body with a larger battery plate and lots of other features.
Topics covered in the video overview:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 02:08 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5590 Cage + F38 Quick Release
- 02:21 – Note on Bottom Plate Placement
- 03:25 – How to Build Counter Sunk Knobs
- 05:17 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5590 Cage + XLR Handle + F38 Quick Release
- 07:26 – Build XLR Handle Quick Release Knobs
- 09:06 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5591 Cage
- 10:58 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5591 Cage + XLR Handle
- 13:41 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5590 Cage + SmallRig H38 QR
- 16:45 – FX2 + SmallRig 5587 or 5590 Cage + XLR Handle + SmallRig H38 QR
- 20:59 – FX2 + Tilta Cage + F38 Quick Release
- 26:33 – FX2 + Tilta Cage + XLR Handle + F38 Quick Release
- 31:49 – FX2 + Tilta Cage + XLR Handle
- 34:28 – FX2 + Tilta Cage
- 36:04 – Switching Between XLR and No XLR With The Top Front Plate
- 38:31 – DJI Mic Receivers
- 40:05 – Conclusion
CineBack Sony FX2 Features
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery plate for longer run time
- Dual USB-C Power Delivery power jacks for powering your camera and other devices (right angle USB-C cables here)
- Rotating D-Tap splitter with 4 outputs to power your camera and other accessories
- Works with the Sony XLR Handle
- Quick release compatible when you use the Falcam F38 or SmallRig HawkLock H38 quick release.
- Compatible with the DJI MIC 2 and DJI MIC 3 receivers.
- Cable management and storage compartment and with cable routing built in.
- Power switch to completely cut power so there is no battery drain
- Screen side mount allowing you to use your camera screen in cine mode, open or closed
- Top and bottom cheese plates for mounting accessories and other rigging gear
- Modular with future accessories possible (see all CineBack® accessories here).
Required Gear
To get this version of CineBack® working, you will need one of the following cages:
- SmallRig FX2 Full Cage (Model 5587)
- SmallRig FX3 Half Cage (Model 5591)
- Tilta FX2 Full Cage (Model TA-T88-FCC-B)
Specifications
- USB-C Jack (Each)
- Output: Automatically adjusts between 3.3V~12V when connected to USB-C PD (Power Delivery) compatible devices (input voltage should be higher than output voltage). 65W max (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 20V3.25A, etc.)
- Output over-current protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Over-temperature protection
- D-Tap 4x Splitter
- Output: Whatever voltage you connect to the V-Mount or Gold Mount. Often 14.8v
- 10A Max output current.
- Weight: TBD (no camera, battery or camera cage)
Pricing & Availability
The CineBack for Sony FX2 starts from $399.99 USD.
