A monitor should make your rig easier to use, not harder.
In Mark Bone’s setup breakdown, that’s the whole point. The monitor isn’t just slapped onto the camera wherever it fits. It’s placed where it actually helps him operate.
That’s where magic arms come in.
Why Monitor Placement Matters
A bad monitor setup slows everything down.
Too high, too low, too far back, too much wiggle. Suddenly, you’re adjusting gear instead of watching the frame.
Mark’s approach is simple: get the monitor where your eyes naturally want it, then lock it there.
For handheld, shoulder, or stripped-down camera builds, that small change makes the whole rig feel more intentional.
Why Mark Uses Magic Arms
A standard monitor mount can work, but it usually gives you one version of “good enough.”
A magic arm gives you more control.
With options like the KONDOR BLUE Cine Magic Arm Pro 6, Cine Magic Arm Pro 8, Cine Magic Arm Quick, and Cine Magic Arm NATO, you can place the monitor exactly where the build needs it.
Forward. Offset. Lower. Higher. Tight to camera. Away from camera.
The point is not to make the rig more complicated. The point is to stop compromising.
The Big Thing: No Wiggle
This is the part that matters most.
Once the monitor is placed, it needs to stay there.
No sag.
No drift.
No tiny shifts every time the camera moves.
That’s why Mark keeps coming back to solid locking points, rigid arms, and quick-release systems that don’t introduce play into the build.
A monitor that moves is a distraction. A monitor that stays locked in becomes part of the camera.
FX6 vs FX3: Same Logic, Different Builds
On the FX6, Mark has room to build a more complete monitor setup with a 7-inch display, top handle plate, and a more extended arm position.
On the FX3, the setup gets smaller, but the goal stays the same: keep the monitor visible, stable, and fast to adjust.
Different camera. Same problem solved.
Build Around the Way You Shoot
This is the real takeaway.
A better monitor setup is not about adding more parts. It’s about making the camera feel like it was built for the way you actually work.
If you’re constantly moving your head, fighting the angle, or tightening the same mount over and over, your monitor setup is costing you time.
A good magic arm fixes that.
Place it where you need it. Lock it down. Get back to the shot.
Featured KONDOR BLUE Gear
- Cine Magic Arm Pro 6
- Cine Magic Arm Pro 8
- Cine Magic Arm Quick
- Cine Magic Arm NATO
- Cine Magic Arm 1/4"
- Center Clamp
- Standard Monitor Mount Quick
- Standard Monitor Mount Anti-Swivel
- Quick Release Mini Lock
- FX6 Top Handle Plate
- FX6 Cage
- Nikon ZR Cage
Explore the full KONDOR BLUE monitor mount collection to build a cleaner, stronger, more usable camera rig.
