GH5 2.0 firmware, SmallHD Focus, Rokinon DS 35mm & 85mm lens, Fotga Cinema Rig review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- GH5 2.0 firmware, SmallHD Focus, Rokinon DS 35mm & 85mm lens, Fotga Cinema Rig review
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GH5 - amzn.to/2GtLH13
SmallHD Focus bundle for GH5 - amzn.to/2Fvuq6j
8Sinn Cage - amzn.to/2DMhTeh
Rokinon DS lens for Nikon Mount - amzn.to/2DN4KSg
Rokinon DS 85mm for Nikon Mount - amzn.to/2GzPfiy
Speedbooster, Nikon to Micro 43 adapter -amzn.to/2DMSy3Z
Fotga follow focus - amzn.to/2GujGql
Fotga Matte Box - amzn.to/2DP5R47
Fotga quick release rig - amzn.to/2FuR4fg
Fotga lens support - amzn.to/2GxtHmr
rod bracket for monitor - amzn.to/2GukBqG
front handles rig - amzn.to/2Gxk6fu
shoulder pad rig - amzn.to/2DNqjlU
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I heard from someone who's been in the industry for many years say "they don't call it SHOW business for no reason" - implying that part of the show (to the client) is just seeing a big crew and big camera. On a shoot recently I heard the client say "they always bring the big camera for our projects" - despite the fact the particular camera we were using was super old and not nearly the quality of the tiny gh5 - the client was happier that the camera was big. In the end - they only watch the video in HD and it doesn't matter what you shoot it with - because creatives know how to use any tool to get the job done right. That said - client perception does matter. Even if you win just 1 extra job because of your gear, it pays for "professional looking" rig setups like this many times over.
That said - investing in an actual Arri or RED just to look professional? Few clients will ever know the difference between that and the 400mbps 4k on the gh5 - and most won't justify the budget for the truly bigger camera. The GH5 and this rig? For sure! Nice work. :)
Travis =
www.providfilms.com
Minneapolis Video Production Company - Provid Films thanks Travis! It is strange to see that happening but it’s very true! Last client wanted to see a whole bunch of shooters when in reality we don’t need so many different shooters. I also saw a friend who made a short film and when I saw the behind the scene the director of photographer was just hand holding a small canon dslr! It just looked funny even though we all know the out come will still be the same whether you use a big rig or hand held!
Hey man! No idea if you're still using this rig, but boy do I have a tip for you. If you get a magic arm for the monitor and a quick release plate for the shoulderpad, you can put the baseplate on the shoulderpad and move the whole rig back onto your shoulder a bit more. Your back and arms will thank you. Great vid, keep it up!
Awesome tip! Thanks for that!
Great review! Man, you should do more... Making want to get into the GH5 game. Love the small HD Focus, can't believe I went this long in my career without it. Hope all is well out there. Say hi to the family all the way from Guam!
Brian Muna films what’s up Brian! Thanks man. I’m gonna do the Tamron G2 lens for nikon review next to show why it’s good for people who do both photos and videos. Hope you guys are doing good and crossing my fingers we’ll be seeing you guys in San Francisco this summer!!!
@ 1:47 in the video it looks like you might have forgotten to render because that looks like a warp stabilizer warning banner is still showing. But no worries, because seriously (done is better than perfect. PM ) Keep up the good work and thanks for the video.
Have/Tech/Will/Travel thanks for that heads up! Ugh o bad youtube won’t let us swap videos so I can fix that 🤨
You can set up in your premiere/media encoder preferences to not allow the video to render if there are effects that still need to be analyzed.
Great little rig
Thank you!
Great vid, you sold me on the shoulder system, will probably convert to that rig ! Small hd look perfectly placed
Reda Izo thanks Reda! Yeah we were all using the ninja inferno to get that high quality video and anamorphic desqueeze but now the in camera quality is amazing and the new firmware has desqueeze so we don’t have to use the ninja inferno any more!
Reda Izo thanks reda!
Hello Myoung! Fellow guitar player here! I have a Panasonic G7 but have the itch to upgrade to a GH5 or GH5S. The purpose will be to record myself playing guitar, original songs, covers etc. Camera should be on a tripod. I am looking for some advice. I like shooting mostly in low light or with the aid of artificial lights. Coming from the G7, do you think the Rokinon DS 35mm should be a good buy for the G7 for what I want? Should I go for the GH5s since it's know for its great performance on low lighting? I mainly want the camera for filming, photos will be occasional. I know there isn't right or wrong but any feedback will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Chuchu what’s up Chuchu! Definitely upgrade to g7. I had the g7 and it’s an awesome camera for sure but if you can upgrade then do it. Yes that rokinon 35mm is amazing but if you’re going to be filming yourself the. I recommend getting a lumix lens so you can use the autofocus otherwise you won’t be too sure you’re in focus looking at the tiny screen from a distance. I love the gh5 stabilizer so I didn’t want the gh5s that doesn’t have internal stabilizer.
Cool. I am considering buying a Rokinon 35 (Samyang in UK) and a useful tip about buying Nikon mount I hadn't considered. Seeing as I already have the speedbooster for my other Nikon lenses this looks like the way forward. How do you find the follow focus, I am looking for one right now but wondering whether to go wireless to be able to use on a gimbal/slider?
This wireless follow focus looks cool even though I never used it amzn.to/39yElrN
Damn that’s informative! Been looking for a video like this!
Mango Steel thanks mango!
Haha...a tulip with a matte box. Why do you think the focus blows out at lower t-stop?
james scott lol you caught that tulip wit the matte box! Attention to details James. I think it blows out on lower t stop because it’s cheap. It’s affordable and great for the price but that’s the price you pay for going cheap.
Perception is everything.
Totally agree
Extremely informative. Love it great job!
Eddikson Peña thanks eddikson!
Don’t use the lens hood if you’re using a mattebox. I looks silly and the lens cap is useless in that situation.
I don't believe it is removable on the Rokinon lenses. I've heard of some cats cutting them off for this reason.
It does look silly :/
Bad ass Myong super proud!
Really useful sir
Thank you Krishan!
I recently purchased SLR 1.33x anamorphot 40 and combo it with Rokinon 35mm 1.4.. man..talking about cinematic especially shooting at 400mbp in VLog.
Artemus80 J. That is a cool combo! Just the right combo so you barely get any vignette! How low do you have to bring your t-stop so get a decent sharpness and still get a cool bokeh?
Thanks man. Based on my test F 2.8 is just right for me where the sharpness is just right and the bokeh is at a tasty level. With the speed booster that would be equivalent to 1.8 I'm guessing.
I actually bought the anamorphot with slr magic cine III 25mm 0.95 ( for M4/3), really awesome lens but what surprises me was that when I test them side by side with Rokinon wide opened at 1.4 and SLR magic 25mm at 0.95, the T- stop for Rokinon was so damn close to 25mm wide opened. So yes your advice on choosing a non M4/3 lens with SB is spot on!
Great video. love your rig!
ANGEL CASTRO thanks angel!
I love that setup!
Hi Myong thank you for the video. What tripot are you using?
What's up Josesito. I've been using Manfrotto tripods and some thinner tripods for days I need to be more mobile.
Nice Rig
Thanks Chris!
I've been thinking about purchasing a smallhd but I'm worried about the HDMI lag from the GH5, have you noticed much latency with your setup?
I don't see the lag at all. I had the Atomos Ninja and that had a lag but not the SmallHD.
Nice video? Question how can I make or shooting video but look soft skin?
Micro Doulo make the skin look soft when you edit by using a premiere plugin called beauty box.
Where would you mount the Lanparte Battery pinch and battery?
EFH Productions lanparte battery pinch will fit perfectly at the tail end of this rig.
awesome video, buddy!
Thanks Mairen! Trying :)
i really enjoyed the information in this review as i am looking to use similar gear. I was wondering why you chose to go for the nikon mount over the canon mount and what the difference would be on the GH5?
Thank you. You can go with the canon mount as well. I just own Nikon D750 and D610 dslr's.
I just love your video so much. Great GH5 rig for people in video busness, "you can't go with small camera" really make me laugh!
Thank you Duke for the awesome feedback!
What ND Filters are you using?
This ND variable filter from Amazon is cheap but still good to use amzn.to/3gMoxDZ
Very nice looking rig. Does the Nikon to Mft speedboosters works ok? I have ton's of nikkor lenses.
Michael Agisilaou it works great! Love how it gives it an extra stop and you can even save some money by getting the $100 version compared to some $500 versions!
do all 85mm look blurry when wide opened ? is the adapter such as a viltrox or speedbooster a must ? i didnt hear anyone before saying that 1.5T was bad
Laurențiu Derecichei I also have a nikon 85mm f1.8 that’s super sharp. I’ve been reading that other Rokinon 85mm owners also has blurry videos when wide open but it does go away if you close it a little. At 2.8 it’s very sharp. Even without the speed booster it’s blurry at t1.5. But that’s what you get when you buy the cheapest 85mm you can find. Can’t expect it to be amazing at such a cheap price. Still a good lens!
Great video
Thanks Satya!
Hey, does your smallhd focus display when you film in 4K 60fps 8bit?
Jerrell Lamar yes it does
Can I use this for Nikon Z6?
Yes you can!
@@CameraToFreedom awesome, still learning a lot about my Z6. Your channel has everything I know I need to learn. Thank you man
@@andradenelson5585 Thanks Andrade. If you're interested go to my site www.cameratofreedom.com so that I can send emails out with my training videos and next upcoming free masterclass and stuff! M y next video is the best ever 2 lens for the Nikon Z6 for both photo and video!
Will this fit the Canon t5i?
Yes, it will fit the T5i for sure!
I have the gh5 with the metabones sb and want the get a kit of 25,35,50 & 85. So on the rokinon cine I would have to get a 12mm, 20mm, 25 or 35 and what would be the equivalent to an 85? Correct me If I'm wrong in any of them
JJKicks360 if you’re using a metabone one for canon or nikon lens for gh5 then you can get the 25, 35, 59 and so on. If you’re buying lumix lens then you need the 20mm to have the full frame 35mm field of view.
Yeah I would be using the metabones with canon mount lenses
I think you should rename your video it has nothing to do with the firmware you didn't talk about the auto focus at all other than that good video
Dan Strong you’re right. I didn’t go in details. The autofocus is so much better now though.
Personally i use my gh5 without all that! I surprise my clients when they see the result. Also all that will stop me fron being creative
shalat universali yeah most of the time I like to carry light too. Just if you’re trying to shoot a short film with a big crew, beautiful rig can get their attention and just have a mental impact for the actors and crew.
Myong Hong i had that feeling too once :)
exactly just get the job done
How long is your rods?
*how many inches
6 and 12 inches
all of this just to look professional .. im good as long as my finish product is professional thats all that matters
I agree with you on this one for sure!
painfull to watch.. handle is backwards,, poorly lit example footage.. poorly rendered & very confusing.....
Jesse Allen thanks for the feedback 👍🏽
Great vid thx. But cinema dng sucks big time and all those lenses suck
films el paraiso yes they suck compared to the more expensive lenses but it’s so cheap. It’s for people who can’t afford the expensive lens but still want to shoot film like me.
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