Instead of viewing smartphones like the iPhone as competitors, Sony has welcomed smartphones with open arms with its Monitor & Control app. In this video, I showcase how I pair my iPhone 16 Pro with the Sony FX30 for an incredible video rig complete with wireless monitoring and control!
## Full FX30 Rig Build Links:
Sony FX30: https://bhpho.to/3V2kQ3y | https://amzn.to/3Hv7nyh
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens: https://bhpho.to/3JaNgWJ | https://amzn.to/4mgjnmx
Tilta Full Camera Cage V2: https://bhpho.to/4fzRCCQ | https://amzn.to/4mgf5LZ
SmallRig Swivel and Tilt Monitor Mount: https://bhpho.to/3JaPSnn | https://amzn.to/4mdAW6q
Tilta 15mm LWS Arca-Type Baseplate Kit: https://bhpho.to/4ozqJ61 | https://amzn.to/3HlCdcH
SmallRig 15mm carbon fiber rods: https://bhpho.to/3H7ok1K | https://amzn.to/3Jcrsdj
Tilta PD V-Mount Battery Plate: https://bhpho.to/4mcOpeL | https://amzn.to/4lpSfAc
SmallRig VB50 Mini V-Mount battery: https://bhpho.to/3H9NUTP | https://amzn.to/41rAcTd
Niceyrig Arca-Type Baseplate: https://bhpho.to/3J763lP | https://amzn.to/45CYrPz
SmallRig Mobile Video Cage: https://bhpho.to/3H9ev3l | https://amzn.to/4110efJ
Rode Wireless Pro: https://bhpho.to/3Huj0p8 | https://amzn.to/4mfhma1
iPhone 16 Pro: https://www.apple.com/iphone-16-pro
Sony Monitor & Control app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sony-monitor-control/id1643900558
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## Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Full FX30 Rig Build
04:11 Monitor and control FX30 using iPhone 16 Pro
06:53 The Sony 18-105 PZ lens is super-versatile
8:53 Wireless monitoring and control via iPhone 16 Pro!
## Tags
#fx30 #iphone16 #cameras
