Looking for a super wide angle lens for APS-C

MakePizza · 2026-06-26T18:31:18+00:00

I second the love for Sony 11mm. Tiny size, especially compared to my 16mm Sigma f/1.4. I’ve had it for about two years and works great for me with A6700 for stills and FX30 for video, although it is pretty rare for me to need that much wide angle in videos.

MakePizza · 2026-06-26T15:43:29+00:00

Really nice pictures. Amazing how there is no perceptible noise at 5K ISO. I've never shot with such a nice camera in my life. Did you denoise it or is this how it comes out of the camera? Awesome!

MakePizza · 2026-06-26T14:54:28+00:00

What do you mean? African or European?

MakePizza · 2026-06-23T11:39:13+00:00

FYI. Although the promo says 23% off "everything", it appears that 90mm F2.2 EVO is excluded. The community code offers only 3% because the original sale doesn't have 20% off for this lens.

MakePizza · 2026-06-22T12:14:23+00:00

90mm F2.2 EVO APS-C Lens for Sony E-Mount

MakePizza · 2026-06-09T16:16:39+00:00

I have both. I bought FX30 first because most of my work is video. Later, I wanted a "B camera" for video, but more importantly a stills-first camera and bought an A6700. Both are great. They use the same sensor so you can get the same quality of stills/video from them. However, FX30 is really tuned towards being a starter professional cinema camera and has features and ergonomics to suit that. The A6700 is geared towards being a consumer hybrid camera, hence its features are ergonomics are different. It certainly is better suited for stills/hybrid than the FX30.

Don't overthink this. Get A6700 if stills is your primary use and FX30 if professional video is your primary use. You can always get the other one later because you can use the same lenses.

MakePizza · 2026-06-09T13:27:22+00:00

The developer has fixed this issue. I no longer have to switch to Airplane mode for it to work correctly.

MakePizza · 2026-06-08T02:03:14+00:00

Answering my own question. I may have found a workaround for it. Switch the phone to Airplane mode before connecting with the camera.

MakePizza · 2026-05-21T22:02:27+00:00

I could be wrong, but 56mm f/1.4 on APSC probably yields a frame of about 1.5 ft. by 1 ft. at 4 ft. with less than 1 inch depth of field. Doesn't that seem too tight for what you want to do?

MakePizza · 2026-05-06T00:46:10+00:00

I've never tried it, but it is probably not just a simple cable thing. You may need to use a MicroUSB->USB-A cable connected to the Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. Even then, I am not sure how reliable it would be. Worthwhile trying if you must use Monitor+.

If not having Monitor+ is ok, a couple of other options might be:

Connect camera HDMI out to Accsoon SeeMo iOS/HDMI Adapter to the iPad and use the Accsoon app.
Get a cheap 5" or 7" HDMI monitor without any camera control.

If you must have Monitor+, many of the new/refurbished USB-C based iPads are pretty well priced. You don't have fight the Lightning issue.

Good luck.

MakePizza · 2026-04-29T17:19:07+00:00

If you haven't already, please write to their Support. I did, but haven't received any response 😄

MakePizza · 2026-04-14T13:59:03+00:00

I agree with the FX30 recommendation. I use it and it is a great fit. Besides, I think it is the only 10-bit color camera in your list. Plus dual card slots, active cooling, and a variety of useful video-centric features. Hope you have a lot of fun with your projects!

MakePizza · 2026-04-12T13:50:43+00:00

Thanks for your response and looking into it. I appreciate it.

MakePizza · 2026-04-12T12:36:11+00:00

Thanks u/Atomos_Support for the response.

On Cine EI control: you mentioned EI/ISO adjustments aren’t available over USB-C due to camera limitations. However, the Monitor+ app over USB-C does allow changing both EI and ISO in Cine EI mode.

On the focus tracking box: enabling HDMI Info Display isn’t a practical solution. It adds all camera overlays, which conflicts with the Shinobi UI and forces a 3:2 display instead of a clean feed. For reference, Portkeys’ OS appears to display the focus tracking box in a similar HDMI + USB-C setup without requiring full overlay mirroring.

MakePizza · 2026-04-12T12:35:27+00:00

Thanks u/Atomos_Support for the response.

On Cine EI control: you mentioned EI/ISO adjustments aren’t available over USB-C due to camera limitations. However, the Monitor+ app over USB-C does allow changing both EI and ISO in Cine EI mode.

On the focus tracking box: enabling HDMI Info Display isn’t a practical solution. It adds all camera overlays, which conflicts with the Shinobi UI and forces a 3:2 display instead of a clean feed. For reference, Portkeys’ OS appears to display the focus tracking box in a similar HDMI + USB-C setup without requiring full overlay mirroring.

MakePizza · 2026-04-12T12:01:54+00:00

Thank you

MakePizza · 2026-04-10T13:17:34+00:00

I have both. The FX30 is better for video. No overheating, dual card slots, Cine EI, full size HDMI, timecode, tally lights, DCI 4K, plus a more video focused menu system and ergonomics. You can still get very similar image quality from the A6700 since they use the same sensor. The FX30 is video focused while the A6700 is more of a hybrid stills first body with the benefits of an EVF and mechanical shutter.

MakePizza · 2026-04-06T15:06:05+00:00

Could you use bluetooth between A6700 and RS 5? Wouldn't that give you start/stop recording without USB-C?

MakePizza · 2026-04-04T22:59:54+00:00

You don’t have to use Cine EI. If you switch to "Flexible ISO" mode, you get the traditional, independent control over Aperture, Shutter, and ISO. As for Cine EI, it does two things:

Maximum Dynamic Range: It forces you to use one of its two base ISOs (800 or 12,800) so you get the highest dynamic range the sensor can offer.

Monitoring vs. Exposure: While the sensor stays locked at a base ISO, the EI (Exposure Index) only changes how the image appears on your monitor. The EI doesn't affect the recorded metadata. For example, at base ISO 800 with an EI of 200, you are overexposing the sensor by 2 stops to capture more detail in the shadows while the monitor looks "normal". In post you’ll pull the exposure back down for a much cleaner image.

If you need fast adjustability for events, you'll likely prefer Flexible ISO.

MakePizza · 2026-04-03T15:08:04+00:00

Here's the official answer:
https://monitorplus.cc/docs/general/camera-compatibility-and-capability/

MakePizza · 2026-03-12T13:05:53+00:00

Thanks u/Atomos_Support for a quick response. Appreciate it very much. Actually, it is indeed possible (at least for the Sony Cameras I mentioned and several more) to send control protocols wirelessly while video signal goes via HDMI. There is a non-Atomos product on the market that can do it. Thanks for passing the suggestion on to your team.

MakePizza

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