FX3/FX30 CineBack® Instructions

Version 3 Instructions

Here are the instructions for CineBack® Version 3. If you have Version 2, please scroll down to find V2 instructions below.

Video Sections

00:00 - Introduction
03:21 - XLR Handle + Falcam F38 Quick Release
07:18 - XLR Handle + No Quick Release (Bolt Down)
09:48 - No XLR Handle + Falcam F38 Quick Release
13:55 - Convert XLR Handle Setup into Non-XLR Handle Setup
16:15 - Convert Non-XLR Setup into XLR Setup
18:21 - Installing the Pro Base 15mm Rod Clamp
21:23 - Power
23:23 - Fitment Issues and Spacers
24:37 - XLR Handle Compatible Nato Rails and Accessories
25:05 - Conclusion

Required Gear

The only required gear is a cage from the list below, but we highly recommend also grabbing the Falcam F38 Combo Quick Release Kit to easily remove the camera from CineBack®!

Optional Gear

You can power the camera from via the USB-C Power Delivery jacks on the side using our right angle USB-C cables which are the perfect length for CineBack®. Alternatively yo can also use the D-Tap jacks on CineBack® with a D-Tap to FZ100 Dummy Battery to power your camera. We've used the Alvin's Cable version as well as the Kondor Blue cable without issue.

Quick Release Compatibility

Add the Falcam F38 quick release Combo Kit if you would like to quickly add or remove your camera.

Which Version?

There are two versions of the CineBack® V3 for FX3/FX30. The Standard Version and the XLR Handle version. Choose the standard version if you don't use the Sony XLR-H1 audio handle and want a large flat top cheese plate to build off of. If you use the XLR Handle it's simple, go for the XLR Handle Version!

Keep in mind you can always switch back and forth using our kits.

Conversion Kits

You can purchase conversion kits to switch between the Standard Version and the XLR Handle Version. On top of that, you can use the Pro Base upgrade to add 15mm rods to either version of CineBack® V3 for FX3/FX30.

Pro Base

The Pro Base adds 15mm rods to CineBack® at the industry standard 85mm distance from the sensor to the center of the 15mm rod plane. The Pro Base works with either the Standard Version or the XLR Handle Version.

 

Version 2 Instructions

Here is a video overview of how to use the CineBack® Version 2 for FX3 and FX30. You can view the product page here.

Video Sections

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 02:06 - No Cage - CineBack and Quick Release Installation
  • 08:42 - Quick Release Knobs
  • 10:29 - Building the Quick Release Knobs
  • 11:36 - No Cage - XLR Handle Extension and Quick Release Installation
  • 13:55 - Quick Release System for Other Cages
  • 14:18 - SmallRig and Neewer Cage - CineBack Installation
  • 16:50 - SmallRig and Neewer Cages - XLR Handle Extension Installation
  • 19:06 - SmallRig Hawklock XLR Handle Installation
  • 20:47 - Tilta V2 Cage - CineBack Installation
  • 22:08 - Tilta Cage - XLR Handle Extension Kit Installation
  • 24:51 - Sirui Cage Installation with CineBack
  • 27:00 - Sirui Cage - XLR Handle Extension Kit Installation
  • 29:12 - CineBack Power Information
  • 35:49 - Cable Management
  • 36:37 - Conclusion

Required Gear

The only required gear is either the Falcam F38 Combo Quick Release Kit or one of the 8+ camera cages compatible with CineBack® V2:

Optional Gear

You can power the camera from via the USB-C Power Delivery jacks on the side using our right angle USB-C cables which are the perfect length for CineBack®. Alternatively yo can also use the D-Tap jacks on CineBack® with a D-Tap to FZ100 Dummy Battery to power your camera. We've used the Alvin's Cable version as well as the Kondor Blue cable without issue.

Quick Release Compatibility

Add the Falcam F38 quick release if you are using the camera without a cage or grab the Falcam F38 Quick Release Combo and our CineBack® Quick Release Kit if you’re using a cage with CineBack® V2 for FX3/FX30

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CineBack® Version 1 Instructions for FX3 and FX30

Watch the video below to learn about CineBack® for the FX3 and FX30 and the new XLR Handle Extension Kit.

01:10 - What’s in the Box
01:43 - Assembly and Required Parts
02:24 - SmallRig Installation
04:44 - Tilta V2 Cage Installation
07:12 - Adding Dummy Battery or USB Adapter
08:35 - Adding a Battery
08:52 - Removing the Camera
09:14 - Body Overview
10:38 - Side Screen
11:19 - Power Switch
11:47 - Cable Management
12:30 - Battery Plate
12:52 - D-Tap Splitter
13:48 - Vanity Plate
14:37 - Lens Mount Rigging and Adapters
15:39 - XLR Handle Extension KitVideo Chapters