JS Global Media check out all of the links in the description! Most of the parts needed are listed there. You’ll of course need a different cage for the A7RIII. Good luck with your rig build!
These cages for these small cameras look badass even though it kind of defeats the point of a smaller camera but I feel like when I assemble my own cage it’s gonna give me the same satisfaction I used to get as a kid attaching bionicle and LEGO pieces and making my own custom character or creature.
Victor - Bluerush1992 haha! Yeah I totally get that. Having it light and small definitely has its advantages, especially when you’re using a gimbal or traveling. However, when you do a lot of client work and bigger shoots, having something fully rigged out with a cage actually helps a ton with workflow.
WOW!! 4 minutes into the video and the rig has already started to look very good. And sure get that wooden side handle, there is on that has a record button on it. And keep in mind people, this rig can be used with different cameras and looks so much professional arriving on set with this than with a mirrorless cam. Just imagine arriving on set with a a6500 vs this rig. The only thing missing from this rig would be a microphone.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, I've been looking into the Tilta wooden handle with the record button, its $230 though, so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it. And yes, going on set with this is much better looking and performing than a stripped down a6500. I don't usually put a mic on it actually cause I'm frequently syncing audio to a boom mic.
The stop motion portion was a really cool touch, and I love that you added that into this. Really cool setup! I use to do video, then switched mainly over to photography, but now want to build up a cinema rig again, so this really helps give me some good ideas!
well, photography tends to be a much cheaper hobby/craft to maintain. so you might be better off not rigging out your camera rig again! haha! Thanks for watching--making the stop motion scene was the most fun part of course
lens wobble with the focus motor was especially bad because the cage I was using allowed the a7s to move inside of it a lot. on my new camera's and cages, it's not a problem anymore.
Matt Del Videos VLOGS THANK YOU! I appreciate the support man. I hope you’re rig turns out the way you want. Definitely customize it and make it your own, these parts should be a great ground to work off of.
I totally agree, thank you for posting those links, I think some of them aren't linking directly to the item anymore but I'll figure it out. I'm planning my rig now using your example, it looks great, I have the A7Riii so this setup will help a lot. @@chadwin
Matt Del Videos VLOGS yeah no problem! I’ll check out the links and see if I can fix the broken ones soon. Again, good luck on your rig build. Tag me with a pic when it’s done on insta or Twitter!
I'd say a good five grand (including a lens). I'm now at nine minutes and Im starting to second guess my initial prediction lol Almost two grand off. Geez. I'd love to build out my camera for my own productions. Luckily, I already have my a7iii and some G-Master lenses. I could see the look of this even being a "selling point" for clients in terms of perceived value. Great video man!
Zee Jay hey thanks so much! Yeah, once you add up all of the parts it turns out to be pretty expensive, I didn’t even realize till I made the video. Yeah, if you already have the a7iii and G masters, that’s a fantastic place to start your build! Clients definitely take you more serious with a more professional looking rig, not to mention it’s actually very functional and useful to have rigged out.
Interesting video, thanks. I did this once a few years back to a Canon 1DX body. after I started adding up what I spent on all the Zacuto stuff to make it, I sold it all and bought the Sony FS5. I leaned it's a hell of a lot easier to use a film camera to make films than to Frankenstein out a stills camera to make film.
Fantastic video! So satisfying to watch different components fitting just in place and things building up so beautifully. PS: Actually, it's OK to take your eyes off of the camera that's shooting while picking up stuff from the table.
damn thas some crazee instrument man. ive got a sony a7s. and i just wanted to find out to turn this into a 4k camera. then i found you . and i was like. ummm. i need to win a lottery to get that kinda rig. IM BROKE.
I wonder if you can clear up a myth... that the Ninja V recorder allows you to record at a higher bit rate- thus more range in the grade. Personally cant see how this is true, it surely just records what the Sony see's. Lastly yeap, nice video as is often the case with your content- happy new year.
Patrick Bowyer hey, yeah so there are only a few cameras that will record at a higher bit rate when using the Ninja V. I know the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6 both record higher bit rates and even ProRes RAW now. But yeah, the Sony’s don’t, the cam is still just an 8 bit Sony after this full rig build haha
I estimated 5k then I watched the entire vid and realized that without the wireless hdmi (which I didn't factor in because I don't currently use one) I was pretty much right in the ball park. Nice build out and thanks for sharing this vid...enjoy your rig!
Exactly, I can still see my framing and camera settings on the LCD when using the Ninja V with the a7s. But when I use my a6500, it does black out unfortunately.
Are theese rigs easy to take apart, Id like to be able to remove it quickly so I can use the same camera for video and photography, and not take 30 minutes to switch between the two
This is a great video, thanks for including the parts list. I’m trying to reinforce the HDMI connection for my Sony rig. What is the HDMI lock you used for the micro plug? It doesn’t look like it’s a part of the cage..
Ryan's Advice no worries man. I work at a studio in Phoenix. We make ads, commercials, social vids, and do live events, etc. the best thing to do is keep networking and people will give you more jobs as you’re front of mind in the video world in your own network
How much is the total value of all these parts? DJI Ronin 4D may seem like a better option with it's full gimbal setup plus all the features in this build and it doesn't cost RED amount of money.
Lazy Sunday kind of....the whole top part, camera and cage are quick release removable and then I just unplug everything and put it on a gimbal. It would take a very large gimbal to support the full rail rig and a v mount battery.
Chadwin Smith one more question I had. What quick release plate did you have mounted on the bottom of the cage? So one plate on the cage. And another plate on the camvate mount base?
The only think I don't like it's that it actually ends up not being the camera you originally had because of all the extra material you added to it...it still looks very nice in an aesthetic and professional way but still very big and modified from the "real" camera. And I'd like to say that I like the results but we didn't get to see them clearly in a better way so for me it makes it a downside to the whole set up but nice video though !
Kolombex yeah. It’s definitely not a setup for everyone, but I’ve found it to be very practical for some shoots. It doesn’t change the look of the footage, but helps in other aspects
I have the smallrig monitor mount and want to buy the top handle. However, the link to the tophandle in the description doesn't seem to be the same as the one in the video. I want to make sure the monitor mounts to the very top of the handle.... can anyone clarify which top handle this is?
Ben Allison yeah, the top handle in this video isn’t meant to have a monitor mounted on the front like I did, I jerry rigged it’s with some extra long screws I had. What I actually recommend is a few other top handles that have threads in the front meant for mounting your monitor. Check out this vid for a few more better options! th-cam.com/video/-lMWyl4nKA0/w-d-xo.html
Hey! Good video. I couldnt help to notice that the lens is getting moved out of position by the Follow focus motor each time you spin it one side or the other at minute 10:57. Im also having this problem with my Nano and Small Rig cage, even that it looks more sutil than i see in your video, still is not usable. How do you handle that?
Nathan Weber good question! No, sadly it doesn’t allow for hot swapping batteries. However I just got the BMPCC6K and you can hot swap the v mount battery cause I keep a battery in the camera and power it via DC in, instead of using a dummy battery
Chadwin Smith thanks for your answer! That’s a shame they don’t provide it... I mean for the price I understand for sure.... Yes I saw your BMPC 6K rig and loved that you fucked the dummy battery ! Cheers
Brother best camera for faimly photography..amazing sharpnes clerty dynamic range best in..extremely lowlight excellent images quality results...which camra body suggest me. My budget 1400 usa dollar..a7sii is good for photography???... i want 3 feet long photo print 24×36...which option for best my need..please guide me
I would probably get the new Sony FX30 (without the top handle) it’s just barely over your budget, but it take 48MPX photos and does well in low light, is very sharp and has great 10 bit dynamic range.
Hey thanks! Yeah, that would be a cool video to do. It's been a while since I've used the Ronin M, primarily been running the Ronin S or my other single grip gimbals.
Wow. So professional looking. But the amount of time it takes to assemble ... uhhhh ... that's gotta be a PAIN. The matte box really makes it look really expensive, though! 🤣
Dude how much did this cost you?! 😭 I hope the scripts you’re writing and what you’re shooting is great because a camera of this quality is what thousands of filmmakers wish forB
well, i built it up and paid for it over many years as I added gear. most of my work is client corporate work. sometimes i get to do fun short film stuff and write interesting scripts!
Looks cool but I can’t imagine the ergonomics are great in terms of controls. Also not ideal for shoulder mounting. Also, my initial guess was $8,000.00 (CAD) which is close I guess!
He said total: $6,835.50 😱 I honestly would buy a red instead of wasting 6,000 freaking bucks on a rig. Red cameras are also expensive but you can probably find one less than 6,000 or just buy a good 4k video and photo camera, a stabilizer, and a rig from Amazon for under 500, LOL you can probably also build your own custom gaming pc with a dope graphics card and best settings. All of these stuff you could buy for less than 6,000+ freaking bucks
I could be wrong... but limitations are limitations. Sure the A7 series can shoot 4k, but the footage is limited to 8-Bit, 4.2.0 colour. You can slap all the bells and whistles you want on it. Sure some will help, and aesthetically looks nice.. but the A7 series will never meet the quality of a RED.
Jaeger Mah you’re 100% correct! It doesn’t improve picture quality except by getting higher quality files from ProRes. Thing is, I’ve swapped this rig out for my BMPCC6K which has fantastic 12bit BRAW and 4:2:2. It actually matches up against the RED footage quite nicely
Chadwin Smith Ohhh bro, now you’re talking! Swapping the A7 for a 6k Pocket Cam... I bet the footage quality looks 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽. Would love to see your set-up / test footage.
Yes, you can definitely do the same or a similar setup with your A7rii. The biggest difference will be the cage, but most the other parts should work on just about any mirrorless or DSLR camera.
@@chadwin thanks, I saw the Link's to everything and I'm pretty much can buy everything, but I'm going to wait, but the most expensive would be the screen & wireless, but other than that it's a good set up for a good price probably $3,500 g's , already got a pretty decent line of credit from adorama, but like I said I'm going to wait, nice review !!! Sub for sure my guy !
I haven't done this with my A7s. There is a Sony app for controlling and monitoring, but it's not very good and has a delay. Anytime you have to rely on a phone as a filmmaking tool, I find that it's less reliable.
nobody: aboslutely nobody: me: *loads amazon cart with all items just in case i get to rob a bank for this god tier loadout* my wallet: 😂😂it's good to dream my friend
🤣🤣 omg! Yeah, if you bought it all at once, your wallet would Definitely be hurting! That's why I build my rig up slowly over many years, piece by piece.
My y, that seems like an overkill... However, I would certainly look into external monitor, something I had in mind for a while. Since default monitor on camera is not enough to see proper focus.
ZandD yeah honestly though, when you bring this to shoots/on set. People think it’s very professional and respect the rig! But yeah, out in public it looks pretty crazy
Right now, the functionality of R/S button from Tilta isn't setup up and working wirelessly, but they do sell trigger cables (you just have to get one that works with your camera) tilta.com/shop/nucleus-nano-run-stop-cables/ Another company has built a wireless bluetooth adapter for the pocket 4k/6k ble4k.com/
I say it at the end. it's a little of 7,000 total but you can't do it for a lot cheaper with less accessories like the wireless transmitter and wireless follow focus.
@@chadwin one of my friends is a model and got casted for a part in an iphone ad. She assured me they dont use iPhones. Reds, sonys, arri, apple doesnt care
@@studioryan9577 I don't doubt that! I'm sure they use pro level cinema cams for all of their ads. I have seen some BTS of the "Shot on iPhone" ads though where they had fully rigged out an iphone.
@@studioryan9577 The ones that say shot on iPhones are actually shot on iPhone, the other more pro commercials obviously not iPhone, but they don't claim it is.
As a 15 year ENG vet and audio Sup, I’m curious as to how front heavy that rig is. In a lot of gigs, you are “shouldered up” for 10+ hours. You will have a time code box and an IFB (for sound reference) stacked next to your Anton Bauer/Vmount. The speed rails need to be longer, to offset the weight, if you are shoulder mounting for more than a few hours. Otherwise, your forearms will burn. And you never mention bongo ties. Cable management is everything on DSLR rigs. Keep it tight or you will snag.
VASH .........not sure where you think you saw that but the description and links are all a7s. I did make a whole other video rigging the a6500 though on my channel.
@@FeythFX oooooooh lol! Okay yeah, the video I linked to was all filmed with thus a7s rig, but in the description of THAT video it's for the a6500. But in the the description of THIS video it's for the a7s. okay. Sony A7s geni.us/SonyA7s
People who dismiss matte boxes are the same videographers who throw on crop bars in post after shooting 16:9 the whole time to get the "cinematic" look. And they're just dumb, because matte boxes can help you a lot on a shoot, plus, FILTERS MAANNNNNNNNN
the only reason people put black bars in post, because they want to use the "end screen" function in youtube. TH-cam only support End Screen with videos of aspect ratio in 16:9 only
I feel like the only benefit worth justifying the cost is the look and perceived value that client's may feel, but in terms of actually boosting the cameras capabilities.... ehhh
Hud Productions it does make the camera look more professional yes, however it does Not effect the image. What it Does do, is add features I need for bigger productions like wireless follow focus, Wireless video transmission, pro ND filters, and all day battery life. Very useful when it comes to camera capabilities
True, but if you're recording externally (depending on the camera), you do get that little bit extra flexibility due to a better colour space - aside from that, the rest is just convenience on set.
Glad someone said it. You'd be better off investing that kind of money in either quality lenses, or a higher quality camera right from the start. It's mostly cosmetics, like that oversized, comically looking "lens hood" (honestly, that's just what it is). And yes, while there are functional pieces, they strike me as so specific that their everyday usability stands in no relation to their cost. All in all, it looks impressive, without being impressive.
@@ukaros1912 yes you can. If that's how much you make. We don't have all of the crazy economic restrictions put on the people by the government in most western countries. But there's a caveat. You can't get build a house with that amount in the cities. As you know, when it comes to real estate, location determines the cost.
What would You ADD or REMOVE from your own "cinema rig" build out? Comment below!
Is the camera included in your Rig Build-Out Cost?
JS Global Media yes!
I’m really interested in this rig setup for my Sony A7R3, can you provide links to all parts & accessories please this rig looks perfect for my needs
JS Global Media check out all of the links in the description! Most of the parts needed are listed there. You’ll of course need a different cage for the A7RIII. Good luck with your rig build!
Actually a gimbal
I should not watch this. I should not watch this. I should not watch this.
Bank account: He watched it
Debt collector: he watched it...
Future house (disappears) : He watched it *echo voice
@@Focacts haha, I just indeed watched this from Potato Jet: (It's linked to the exact minute) th-cam.com/video/hahBgDUESjE/w-d-xo.html
😂😂😂😂
I clicked on the video and I can't click play, the damage to my bank account will be reallllll
Legend has it he is still building this rig to this day.
Ken Ruan 😂😂😂😂😂 sad but true.
So the City of One Thousand Planets has been built!
He added laser gun!
😂
These cages for these small cameras look badass even though it kind of defeats the point of a smaller camera but I feel like when I assemble my own cage it’s gonna give me the same satisfaction I used to get as a kid attaching bionicle and LEGO pieces and making my own custom character or creature.
Victor - Bluerush1992 haha! Yeah I totally get that. Having it light and small definitely has its advantages, especially when you’re using a gimbal or traveling. However, when you do a lot of client work and bigger shoots, having something fully rigged out with a cage actually helps a ton with workflow.
@@chadwin Not to mention your pay cheque
Or clothespins and playing cards on your spokes...
WOW!! 4 minutes into the video and the rig has already started to look very good. And sure get that wooden side handle, there is on that has a record button on it. And keep in mind people, this rig can be used with different cameras and looks so much professional arriving on set with this than with a mirrorless cam. Just imagine arriving on set with a a6500 vs this rig. The only thing missing from this rig would be a microphone.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, I've been looking into the Tilta wooden handle with the record button, its $230 though, so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it. And yes, going on set with this is much better looking and performing than a stripped down a6500. I don't usually put a mic on it actually cause I'm frequently syncing audio to a boom mic.
The stop motion portion was a really cool touch, and I love that you added that into this. Really cool setup! I use to do video, then switched mainly over to photography, but now want to build up a cinema rig again, so this really helps give me some good ideas!
well, photography tends to be a much cheaper hobby/craft to maintain. so you might be better off not rigging out your camera rig again! haha! Thanks for watching--making the stop motion scene was the most fun part of course
Jeez this makes my budget A7iii rig look like a joke. Love the quality of this video though man!
Joey Alford nah dude, I just checked your video out, that looks like a good rig too, simple but effective!
Chadwin Smith thanks man I appreciate you checking it out. For a lightweight setup it’s not bad but it’s no where near yours Wow
Joey Alford yeah for sure man! Honestly sometimes I run a smaller and lighter setup like yours, just depends on the shoot
budget and a7iii doesn't fit in one sentence...
@@saftschinken2353 haha touche, the rig itself was pretty universal and added up to about $250, so I mean that's budget imo
10:57 Look at Lens mount during focusing .. LOOL!
lens wobble with the focus motor was especially bad because the cage I was using allowed the a7s to move inside of it a lot. on my new camera's and cages, it's not a problem anymore.
FIRST OFF... I subbed. SECOND... wow dude, im literally going to get everything you have right now. Thank you, well explained, its perfect.
Matt Del Videos VLOGS THANK YOU! I appreciate the support man. I hope you’re rig turns out the way you want. Definitely customize it and make it your own, these parts should be a great ground to work off of.
I totally agree, thank you for posting those links, I think some of them aren't linking directly to the item anymore but I'll figure it out. I'm planning my rig now using your example, it looks great, I have the A7Riii so this setup will help a lot. @@chadwin
Matt Del Videos VLOGS yeah no problem! I’ll check out the links and see if I can fix the broken ones soon. Again, good luck on your rig build. Tag me with a pic when it’s done on insta or Twitter!
Yeah for sure thanks! 😁😁 Chadwin Smith
@@DBFamilyVlog so did you get it?
I'd say a good five grand (including a lens).
I'm now at nine minutes and Im starting to second guess my initial prediction lol
Almost two grand off. Geez.
I'd love to build out my camera for my own productions. Luckily, I already have my a7iii and some G-Master lenses. I could see the look of this even being a "selling point" for clients in terms of perceived value. Great video man!
Zee Jay hey thanks so much! Yeah, once you add up all of the parts it turns out to be pretty expensive, I didn’t even realize till I made the video. Yeah, if you already have the a7iii and G masters, that’s a fantastic place to start your build! Clients definitely take you more serious with a more professional looking rig, not to mention it’s actually very functional and useful to have rigged out.
Interesting video, thanks. I did this once a few years back to a Canon 1DX body. after I started adding up what I spent on all the Zacuto stuff to make it, I sold it all and bought the Sony FS5. I leaned it's a hell of a lot easier to use a film camera to make films than to Frankenstein out a stills camera to make film.
Exactly what I was looking for
Awesome! glad you found the video and i hope it was helpful with your own camera rig
Best setup I've found in youtube
Fantastic video! So satisfying to watch different components fitting just in place and things building up so beautifully.
PS: Actually, it's OK to take your eyes off of the camera that's shooting while picking up stuff from the table.
hey thanks! hope it helps with your own rig build. And okay, thanks for the tip! haha filming is always so awkward
Fascinating to watch and looking forward to build our camera
thanks! good luck on your camera build!!
It's beautiful.
EvanCG Productions isn’t it?! 😍
Matte boxes are really usefull if you want actual good footage with no hazyness. I've seen DP's that shoot from under a huge tent :D
very true! matte boxes are great at cutting out the flair and haze even if you don't use them for ND filters.
*Me* : *watching this video*
*My bank* : *Don't even think about it*
Unknown Savage 😂😂😂
@@chadwin 😀
In my case it's not my bank account, but my wife 😔
I really want to learn to that camera rig
imagine the rig flys off the handle at 4:12 as hes saying sUpEr FrEaKeN sOlId😂😂
love ur build btw!
Ok
Nice rig but for the same price i bought the ursa mini g2 here in london
Bill Zidis thanks. I 100% would’ve bought a more proper cinema camera up front if I had the money all at once. This has been a slow build
damn thas some crazee instrument man. ive got a sony a7s. and i just wanted to find out to turn this into a 4k camera. then i found you . and i was like. ummm. i need to win a lottery to get that kinda rig. IM BROKE.
Chelsea and Tony Northrup at 9:22
Alex Vozniuc haha kinda does look like them. 🤔
that is nice
ive got a ninja inferno..it has a dc in on the back....can I just skip the battery eliminator and plug a dtap to barrel right into the dc in?
Cloud9Photography yes. You can do exactly that! I’ve done it with our Inferno at work and it works fine.
You mede it more complicated, better without rig, simple n easy
I wonder if you can clear up a myth... that the Ninja V recorder allows you to record at a higher bit rate- thus more range in the grade. Personally cant see how this is true, it surely just records what the Sony see's. Lastly yeap, nice video as is often the case with your content- happy new year.
Patrick Bowyer hey, yeah so there are only a few cameras that will record at a higher bit rate when using the Ninja V. I know the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6 both record higher bit rates and even ProRes RAW now. But yeah, the Sony’s don’t, the cam is still just an 8 bit Sony after this full rig build haha
I estimated 5k then I watched the entire vid and realized that without the wireless hdmi (which I didn't factor in because I don't currently use one) I was pretty much right in the ball park.
Nice build out and thanks for sharing this vid...enjoy your rig!
...and cut yeah, you’re exactly right. If you don’t use or need a wireless transmitter you can basically save $1700 bucks! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I'm assuming you don't have to worry about monitor blackout since you aren't actually rolling in 4K on the Sony?
Exactly, I can still see my framing and camera settings on the LCD when using the Ninja V with the a7s. But when I use my a6500, it does black out unfortunately.
Great rig. Lovely work. What about the audio input?
Neel Anil thanks! I typically record audio separately with zoom H6. But if needed a plug a lav mic direct in or shotgun mic for scratch audio
Did you remove the little strap connectors from your camera body? They add a bit of shake on my rig
I didn't on my a7s, they are annoying though when they rattle.
I think it's 300-400$ for rig without lens.
*UPD: It's NOT DIY rig... =)
it would be nice to have a break down on the costs! I'm sure you factored more a7s cost than today's reality
Are theese rigs easy to take apart, Id like to be able to remove it quickly so I can use the same camera for video and photography, and not take 30 minutes to switch between the two
Woooooow beautiful
thanks!
clean and beauty setup forr a7s
Thanks! Doing something like this would also work great with many other camera bodies, you just need a cage to start with.
I need that camera equipment
haha! Don't sell your kidney, but it's def worth it.
*drooling* @10:08
This is a great video, thanks for including the parts list. I’m trying to reinforce the HDMI connection for my Sony rig. What is the HDMI lock you used for the micro plug? It doesn’t look like it’s a part of the cage..
Where do you work if you don't mind me asking? I'm trying to find better places to work involving cinematography.
Ryan's Advice no worries man. I work at a studio in Phoenix. We make ads, commercials, social vids, and do live events, etc. the best thing to do is keep networking and people will give you more jobs as you’re front of mind in the video world in your own network
@@chadwin Thanks man!
How much is the total value of all these parts? DJI Ronin 4D may seem like a better option with it's full gimbal setup plus all the features in this build and it doesn't cost RED amount of money.
are you able to use a gimbal with that?
Lazy Sunday kind of....the whole top part, camera and cage are quick release removable and then I just unplug everything and put it on a gimbal. It would take a very large gimbal to support the full rail rig and a v mount battery.
Nice rig! Especially that ND-filter/adapter But... How much time do you need to change the lens? Minutes? No, I need seconds!
Mission passed 😎
HASHIMDAN 47 😆 😂
Will the Smallrig shoulder rig mount on this setup. On the front
Yes! I've used my smallrig shoulder pad and dual grips on the front with this exact rig many times.
Chadwin Smith awesome. Thank you so much!!
Chadwin Smith one more question I had. What quick release plate did you have mounted on the bottom of the cage? So one plate on the cage. And another plate on the camvate mount base?
The only think I don't like it's that it actually ends up not being the camera you originally had because of all the extra material you added to it...it still looks very nice in an aesthetic and professional way but still very big and modified from the "real" camera. And I'd like to say that I like the results but we didn't get to see them clearly in a better way so for me it makes it a downside to the whole set up but nice video though !
Kolombex yeah. It’s definitely not a setup for everyone, but I’ve found it to be very practical for some shoots. It doesn’t change the look of the footage, but helps in other aspects
where can i find a battery eliminator for an atomos ninja inferno?
Jorge Velarde you can use a Sony NPF dummy batter for DC outlet, or use a standard 12v barrel connector cable
Me with my iphone 6 really interesting 😂😂😂
haha i love this! you can make great videos with any camera. rig it out!!
@@chadwin Any suggestion to improve the video quality with my iPhone 6?
I have the smallrig monitor mount and want to buy the top handle. However, the link to the tophandle in the description doesn't seem to be the same as the one in the video. I want to make sure the monitor mounts to the very top of the handle.... can anyone clarify which top handle this is?
Ben Allison yeah, the top handle in this video isn’t meant to have a monitor mounted on the front like I did, I jerry rigged it’s with some extra long screws I had. What I actually recommend is a few other top handles that have threads in the front meant for mounting your monitor. Check out this vid for a few more better options!
th-cam.com/video/-lMWyl4nKA0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for these shares man
Glad you like them!
ITS EXTREMELY SOLID!
I can't stop saying that lol sorry.
Hey! Good video. I couldnt help to notice that the lens is getting moved out of position by the Follow focus motor each time you spin it one side or the other at minute 10:57. Im also having this problem with my Nano and Small Rig cage, even that it looks more sutil than i see in your video, still is not usable. How do you handle that?
Nice rig mate!
Does the fotga battery plate provide power the the rig when swapping the V-mount batteries?
Thanks!
Nathan Weber good question! No, sadly it doesn’t allow for hot swapping batteries. However I just got the BMPCC6K and you can hot swap the v mount battery cause I keep a battery in the camera and power it via DC in, instead of using a dummy battery
Chadwin Smith thanks for your answer! That’s a shame they don’t provide it... I mean for the price I understand for sure....
Yes I saw your BMPC 6K rig and loved that you fucked the dummy battery !
Cheers
Brother best camera for faimly photography..amazing sharpnes clerty dynamic range best in..extremely lowlight excellent images quality results...which camra body suggest me. My budget 1400 usa dollar..a7sii is good for photography???... i want 3 feet long photo print 24×36...which option for best my need..please guide me
I would probably get the new Sony FX30 (without the top handle) it’s just barely over your budget, but it take 48MPX photos and does well in low light, is very sharp and has great 10 bit dynamic range.
nice tips - thank you! 👍
This is literally amazing 🔥🔥can you also rig a Ronin m with the a7s
Hey thanks! Yeah, that would be a cool video to do. It's been a while since I've used the Ronin M, primarily been running the Ronin S or my other single grip gimbals.
Wow. So professional looking. But the amount of time it takes to assemble ... uhhhh ... that's gotta be a PAIN. The matte box really makes it look really expensive, though! 🤣
I liked your video
thanks for share
Can i do the same setup to sony A7 lll
AGK Writings yes. But you need to make sure you get the cage specifically made for the A7iii and the dummy battery as well.
Thanks for this! Which picture profile do you shoot in with your a7s ?
theroyalmob definitely, thanks for watching! This video explains my picture profile in detail th-cam.com/video/QNaPkxMQsaQ/w-d-xo.html
Why is there an SSD attached to the monitor please?.. : D is it because the footage is being saved directly on the monitor? 🤔
yes, the atomos ninja v is an external recorder and it allows you to record your footage directly to an SSD in Pro Res 4:2:2
@@chadwin wow
The Nordberg Version of a camera
Dude how much did this cost you?! 😭 I hope the scripts you’re writing and what you’re shooting is great because a camera of this quality is what thousands of filmmakers wish forB
well, i built it up and paid for it over many years as I added gear. most of my work is client corporate work. sometimes i get to do fun short film stuff and write interesting scripts!
i didnt understand the name of the lens, what was it ?
It’s the Rokinon Cine DS line of lenses, 24, 50mm, 85mm etc.
Looks cool but I can’t imagine the ergonomics are great in terms of controls. Also not ideal for shoulder mounting. Also, my initial guess was $8,000.00 (CAD) which is close I guess!
I could get a whole workout with that camera
He said total: $6,835.50 😱
I honestly would buy a red instead of wasting 6,000 freaking bucks on a rig. Red cameras are also expensive but you can probably find one less than 6,000 or just buy a good 4k video and photo camera, a stabilizer, and a rig from Amazon for under 500, LOL you can probably also build your own custom gaming pc with a dope graphics card and best settings. All of these stuff you could buy for less than 6,000+ freaking bucks
Record audio separately I guess?
I could be wrong... but limitations are limitations. Sure the A7 series can shoot 4k, but the footage is limited to 8-Bit, 4.2.0 colour. You can slap all the bells and whistles you want on it. Sure some will help, and aesthetically looks nice.. but the A7 series will never meet the quality of a RED.
Jaeger Mah you’re 100% correct! It doesn’t improve picture quality except by getting higher quality files from ProRes. Thing is, I’ve swapped this rig out for my BMPCC6K which has fantastic 12bit BRAW and 4:2:2. It actually matches up against the RED footage quite nicely
Chadwin Smith Ohhh bro, now you’re talking! Swapping the A7 for a 6k Pocket Cam... I bet the footage quality looks 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽. Would love to see your set-up / test footage.
Cool video !!!
Show some a6000 same rig
Honestly, I would have guessed over $10,000.
How do you hit record? 😬
I just tap REC on the Ninja V, it right there on the screen in front of me.
What about audio? I mean microphone?
yeah you could definitely add a mic! th-cam.com/video/GOrPsgRjIZY/w-d-xo.html
How much total cost of this total setup ?
it's listed at end of video! around 7k
Can the same set up be built on an a7rii? I'm going to try and build this set up, but buying piece by piece, slowly but surely :)
Yes, you can definitely do the same or a similar setup with your A7rii. The biggest difference will be the cage, but most the other parts should work on just about any mirrorless or DSLR camera.
@@chadwin thanks, I saw the Link's to everything and I'm pretty much can buy everything, but I'm going to wait, but the most expensive would be the screen & wireless, but other than that it's a good set up for a good price probably $3,500 g's , already got a pretty decent line of credit from adorama, but like I said I'm going to wait, nice review !!! Sub for sure my guy !
How come you don't show footage with the camera?
Kim il-sung I’ve shot tons of videos with the rig. Here’s one video for example th-cam.com/video/uubH0btyDLg/w-d-xo.html
What about using an android tablet instead of a monitor, to control the camera?
Have you tried it?
I haven't done this with my A7s. There is a Sony app for controlling and monitoring, but it's not very good and has a delay. Anytime you have to rely on a phone as a filmmaking tool, I find that it's less reliable.
nobody:
aboslutely nobody:
me: *loads amazon cart with all items just in case i get to rob a bank for this god tier loadout*
my wallet: 😂😂it's good to dream my friend
🤣🤣 omg! Yeah, if you bought it all at once, your wallet would Definitely be hurting! That's why I build my rig up slowly over many years, piece by piece.
@@chadwin noted. i figured it was my best shot. can you put an awesome budget rig video together for the a7sii? thank you!! WE NEED IT!!
My y, that seems like an overkill... However, I would certainly look into external monitor, something I had in mind for a while. Since default monitor on camera is not enough to see proper focus.
Would be so hilarious if i owned this and brought this to a hangout with freinds or just out in public lmao People would look at me like wtf?!
ZandD yeah honestly though, when you bring this to shoots/on set. People think it’s very professional and respect the rig! But yeah, out in public it looks pretty crazy
Hey Chadwin! I have a question about the nucleus nano, did you meneged to use the r/s button on the focus wheel to triger recording on camera?
Right now, the functionality of R/S button from Tilta isn't setup up and working wirelessly, but they do sell trigger cables (you just have to get one that works with your camera)
tilta.com/shop/nucleus-nano-run-stop-cables/
Another company has built a wireless bluetooth adapter for the pocket 4k/6k
ble4k.com/
Whats the price of that cinema rig??
I say it at the end. it's a little of 7,000 total but you can't do it for a lot cheaper with less accessories like the wireless transmitter and wireless follow focus.
This is what I imagine they use with the “shot on iPhone” ads 😂
Nikhil Patel 😂😂😂 pretty much! Anytime I watch the BTS on those ads, the iPhone is massively rigged out and on a million dollar crane and dolly. Lol
@@chadwin one of my friends is a model and got casted for a part in an iphone ad. She assured me they dont use iPhones. Reds, sonys, arri, apple doesnt care
@@studioryan9577 I don't doubt that! I'm sure they use pro level cinema cams for all of their ads. I have seen some BTS of the "Shot on iPhone" ads though where they had fully rigged out an iphone.
@@studioryan9577 Only some ads that they produce are shot on iPhone. They wouldn't use red cameras and then say that it was shot on iPhone.
@@studioryan9577 The ones that say shot on iPhones are actually shot on iPhone, the other more pro commercials obviously not iPhone, but they don't claim it is.
Me: I want a red
Mom: we have a red at home
red at home:
what? you put nothing after red at home
Marc Antonio Rios 😂😂 but please mom!! I want it!! 🥺
Go make a machinima, Mar.
To have a red at home, you have to sell the home
Arthur Moreira 😂☝️☝️☝️☝️ spot on
Level 1 character wearing level 100 armour
SeeAarTee 🤣🤣🤣 pretty true! But I’d say it’s a least a level 5 character, the a7s puts out a pretty nice image! 🤷🏼♂️
XD XD
Ohhh more respect for sony ahah
@@TheMasterGeeks sony is amazing bro
@@sangeetartistrecords2754 I know !
When you max out a default character
Trikoo 😂😂😂😂 Valid.
@@chadwin them max defaults hit different, on life
lol dude, nice!
As a 15 year ENG vet and audio Sup, I’m curious as to how front heavy that rig is. In a lot of gigs, you are “shouldered up” for 10+ hours. You will have a time code box and an IFB (for sound reference) stacked next to your Anton Bauer/Vmount. The speed rails need to be longer, to offset the weight, if you are shoulder mounting for more than a few hours. Otherwise, your forearms will burn.
And you never mention bongo ties. Cable management is everything on DSLR rigs. Keep it tight or you will snag.
next time consider putting in an example video of the rig
gorgi991 I’ve actually made a ton of videos with this setup, here’s one quick example. th-cam.com/video/uubH0btyDLg/w-d-xo.html
Chadwin Smith it says in the description that the gear u used in the video is a Sony a6500 . Not the Sony a7s
VASH .........not sure where you think you saw that but the description and links are all a7s. I did make a whole other video rigging the a6500 though on my channel.
@@chadwin no he is right, the camera you linked in that video redirects to a sony alpha 6500, not the a7s
@@FeythFX oooooooh lol! Okay yeah, the video I linked to was all filmed with thus a7s rig, but in the description of THAT video it's for the a6500. But in the the description of THIS video it's for the a7s. okay. Sony A7s geni.us/SonyA7s
turning a Glock into a full auto bazuka scoped rifle.
Note to self: Don't un-mount this ever.
Imagine when he adds audio.
People who dismiss matte boxes are the same videographers who throw on crop bars in post after shooting 16:9 the whole time to get the "cinematic" look.
And they're just dumb, because matte boxes can help you a lot on a shoot, plus, FILTERS MAANNNNNNNNN
Bodhi Ouellette yeah. I love using matte boxes to cut down on flares and drop in my ND filters. They’re def necessary on larger more pro shoots.
the only reason people put black bars in post, because they want to use the "end screen" function in youtube. TH-cam only support End Screen with videos of aspect ratio in 16:9 only
Zul Norizan very true ☝️☝️ I’ve uploaded videos in widescreen and it won’t allow end screen elements unless it’s 16x9. Pretty lame IMO
I feel like the only benefit worth justifying the cost is the look and perceived value that client's may feel, but in terms of actually boosting the cameras capabilities.... ehhh
Hud Productions it does make the camera look more professional yes, however it does Not effect the image. What it Does do, is add features I need for bigger productions like wireless follow focus, Wireless video transmission, pro ND filters, and all day battery life. Very useful when it comes to camera capabilities
True, but if you're recording externally (depending on the camera), you do get that little bit extra flexibility due to a better colour space - aside from that, the rest is just convenience on set.
Glad someone said it. You'd be better off investing that kind of money in either quality lenses, or a higher quality camera right from the start.
It's mostly cosmetics, like that oversized, comically looking "lens hood" (honestly, that's just what it is).
And yes, while there are functional pieces, they strike me as so specific that their everyday usability stands in no relation to their cost.
All in all, it looks impressive, without being impressive.
Nice! But I like to call it "8bit motion sickness box" (get it? Because rolling shutter effect...)
SmallDeekGeorge hahaha 😂 yeah the Sony cams have a lot of rolling shutter, but really most mirrorless cams without global shutter do
Dop: so lets change lens for 24mm
Rig: No way fck!!!
u dont shoot video with a 24 mm bruh
@@davide4313 why not? Why can't you shoot video with 24mm?
dude that price can buy a house in my country.
what country?
keeping film alive bukinafaso
Same here too. In some parts of Nigeria, you can purchase two plots of land and build a duplex with that amount.
@@cool_lateef so youre telling me that with less than 2 months worth of paychecks i can build a house in nigeria?
@@ukaros1912 yes you can. If that's how much you make. We don't have all of the crazy economic restrictions put on the people by the government in most western countries. But there's a caveat. You can't get build a house with that amount in the cities. As you know, when it comes to real estate, location determines the cost.
Imagine dropping that😂😂
I guess it wouldn't take much damage compared to dropping the camera by itself, that rig looks very solid imo
Skous G I’ve had nightmares about dropping my camera or drone in water haha!
i would cry