Sony FX6 Documentary & Interview Kit Hire London

Sony FX6 Documentary and Interview Kit: What to Hire in LondonBuild a Sony FX6 hire package for interviews, documentary and branded content: lenses, sound, support, light, power and settings, from one London counter.The Sony FX6 is the camera we send out most for documentaries and interviews, and for good reason: built-in variable ND, dual base ISO, two XLR inputs and timecode let a small crew light, record sound and ride exposure without stopping. But the body is only part of the job. Here's how we'd build an FX6 package for the shoots it gets booked for most, using kit you can collect from our counter in Stoke Newington, N16.What comes with the FX6 alreadyOur FX6 doesn't go out as a bare body. The kit includes the Sony EVF, top handle and side grip, a Tilta cage with a 15mm baseplate and rods, a V-mount extension, 512GB and 260GB CFexpress Type A cards with a reader, mains power, cables and bags. So the decisions are lenses, sound, support, light and power.Package 1: the sit-down interview

Camera: FX6 as A camera, with a Sony FX3 as a matching B camera on a second angle. Both shoot S-Log3, so they cut together.

Lenses: the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM for the wide and the 70-200mm f/2.8 GM for the tight, or a cinema look from the DZO Catta Ace zooms on our PL to E-mount adapter.

Sound: a Sennheiser MKH-416 on a boom or stand, plus a Sony URX-P40 lav kit or Sennheiser G4 lav kit into the FX6's XLR inputs.

Support: a Sachtler Flowtech 75 tripod.

Light: a soft key, a negative fill and a hair or background light. Our Aputure range covers this from panels up to the big COBs, and our guide to lighting intimate interviews has set-ups.

Package 2: observational documentary

Lens: the Sony PZ 28-135mm f/4 servo zoom is the classic FX6 doc lens: one lens, smooth power zoom, autofocus. Add the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM for tight interiors.

Sound: a shotgun on the camera handle for guide audio and a wireless lav on your contributor.

Support: an Easyrig takes the weight off your back on long handheld days.

Power: V-lock batteries via the kit's V-mount extension. Our 98Wh and 99Wh V-locks are under 100Wh, which matters if you're flying.

Package 3: branded content and run-and-gun commercial

Movement: a DJI RS4 Pro gimbal for moving shots.

Lenses: fast Sony GM primes (35mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.4) or the DZO Arles T1.4 primes for a cinema look.

Focus: a Tilta Nucleus M wireless follow focus if someone else is pulling focus.

Monitoring: a Teradek Bolt 4K LT over the FX6's 12G-SDI to a director or client monitor.

Vertical: the Tilta FX6 vertical bracket for 9:16 social cut-downs shot natively.

FX6 settings worth agreeing before the shoot

Base ISO: 800 for most daylight and lit interiors, 12,800 for low light. Decide with the colourist which you'll use and keep it consistent.

Codec: XAVC S-I 4K is a safe default for documentary; it's heavier on cards than XAVC S, so plan media for long interviews.

Timecode: jam the FX6 and FX3 (and sound, if separate) at the start of the day so multicam syncs quickly.

ND: set the variable ND to auto or manual and leave the aperture where you want it.

Hiring the packageEverything above is on our full kit list, so the whole package comes from one counter. Our sliding scale applies to the whole order: three weekdays are charged as 2.5 days, four as 3 days and Monday to Friday as 3.5 days, and a weekend counts as one day. Collect after 4pm the day before and return by 11am the day after without extra charge.Still choosing between the cameras? Read our FX6 vs FX3 guide. Kit is collected from Unit H1, 2 Leswin Place, London N16 7NJ, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. First hire? Please register a production account before you order. Questions: 020 7898 3322 or rentals@weareyellowcactus.com.Frequently asked questionsWhat comes with a Sony FX6 hire?Our FX6 kit includes the Sony EVF, top handle and side grip, a Tilta cage with 15mm baseplate and rods, a V-mount extension, 512GB and 260GB CFexpress Type A cards with a reader, mains power, cables and bags.What is the best lens for documentary on the FX6?The Sony PZ 28-135mm f/4 servo zoom is the classic one-lens doc option. For a cinema look, the DZO Catta Ace zooms cover the full sensor with our PL to E-mount adapter.Can I record XLR audio on the FX6?Yes. The FX6 has two XLR inputs, so you can run a shotgun mic and a wireless lav straight into the camera.What's a good B camera for the FX6?The Sony FX3. It shares S-Log3 and Sony's colour science, so the two cut together easily.Do I need ND filters with the FX6?Usually not. The FX6 has a built-in electronic variable ND from 1/4 to 1/128.How is a multi-day FX6 package priced?Our sliding scale applies to the whole order: three weekdays are charged as 2.5 days, four as 3 days and Monday to Friday as 3.5 days, and a weekend counts as one day.

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