Currently building a rig for my R5 and I think your videos are great mate! your a natural! wish I found it so easy to talk to camera. Cheers and keep up the good work! your channel is going to be huge. Scott.
Hi Scott. Thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏🏻 it really helps. Honestly I still don’t find it comfortable or easy to talk on camera and it takes a lot to actually press record still. The less you think about it the better I guess 😂 Thank you for watching and good luck with the R5 rig 💪🏻🎥🤩
Having so many choices these days to build your kit is fantastic. Your RIG looks great and functional well for you. I agree, you build your RIG "to work for YOU" and the filming situation that's called for on a given day. Even with Panasonics leading edge stabilization, the S5 is a small, very light camera, and if you're not going for an organic look, "you need to weigh it down". I have the same SmallRig cage on mine mostly for protection, plus a side handle, and have different ways to rig it for monitors & audio, however I will always prefer using a Gimbal, anywhere, anytime, unless I can't, or it doesn't work do to form factor or solely on a Tripod. I do about 60% film 40% photography so I also need my rig to be flexible without having to build it, then tear it down all the time using a quick release plate. Cheers
Hi Richard! Exactly. It has to work for you and like you said, it’s great that there are so many parts we can get to make it suit our uses. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I rigged out my R6 with all the bells and whistles from Small rig, same handles as you did plus the Ninja V arri mount, as well as the small rig rail system, I went with the Tilta Matte Box and Follow Focus, and the indie - pro V-Mount battery. It's amazingly balanced and with the Fal-Cam quick release plates it goes from Hand-Held to Stix to back to Hand-held before you can say Bob's your uncle. If I could copy and paste it you would see a photo of it right here.
Excellent rig! Very similar to my own, only difference being rails with a little SmallRig pillow thingy at the back for balancing against the body when needed and a shotgun mic. Oh, and a SmallRig cable clamp for securing the HDMI so it won't get damaged over time.
using gimbal for my GH4 with Samyang 10mm t3.1 and 7artisans 35mm f0.95, buying the Mitakon 17mm f0.95 this friday since the 35mm close focus distance for a nice headshot is too far away!
man that setup is nice!! i had to buy tilta cage/accessories because they are the only ones who offer a full cage for the C70. But smallrig is so good for everything else!
My S5 will be a main stay on my Weebil S. I'm adapting EF lenses (going 35mm and 50mm) so I just bought a follow focus motor for the gimbal, and that's my setup.
@@SamHolland Yes, it is! And what's even more exciting is that I literally don't have to do any color matching between G95 (main) and G85 (C-cam). The difference, if there is, is so unnoticeable. :D
I have a cage for my canon 80d. I never experienced a gimbal so I’m curious! But I like the mount-ability for a rig which kind of stabilizes. But I like a little shake to feel in the moment for the viewer
filmed on the EVA1 wow this is a great camera. i also builded a little rig for my S5. I also made a video about it :) You have made a great Video here and good Informations. This Camera is indeed a Beast when it comes to dynamic range and low lights :) greetings from a german Filmmaker and little TH-camr form Berlin
Great video, as always, very clear and I liked seeing how you had thought things through. My one question is: power. Would you/will you add external batteries? Is there a v mount option that works with that set up? I’m guessing that’s where the rails might come in..? Anyway, nice work 👌
Thanks Sam! 🙏🏻 That’s right. At some point I’ll add the rails and then a battery clip for v mount in the future but for now I don’t feel like I need it. I like how compact this is and the length of shoots I do seem to be fine on these normal batteries. Thanks for watching Sam. Much appreciated 🤩🙏🏻🎥
My new Lumix G9 is almost here . This is first foray into video and I was wanting to build a rig. After watching your video I was sure I was heading in the right direction. Only way my rig will differ is that my top handle is the model with the shutter trigger. I would be interested in your thoughts on a field monitors. I may buy one soon.
Hi. It all depends on the style you want to film. Gimbal will give you smoother shots while going handheld will enable you to do faster more energetic movements. Check this out - th-cam.com/video/wj9EMo9EjGU/w-d-xo.html
Hey Sam, amazing video and i will definatelly follow your advice here, quick question, does this work on a lens that is 20-60mm, or does the rig get in the way of zooming?
Thanks Karle. To be honest, when I have this rig I’ll just hook up a rode video micro on the handle because it’s easy. If I really needed fancy audio, I’d probably go external so I could boom and get a little closer to the subject. Hope this helps. It’s another topic all together I guess because there are so many options and scenarios. Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻👏🏻
@@SamHolland Hi Sam. I'm really looking forward to new content from you. It's really inspiring. And you are one of not so many persons here on youtube, who understand and value the outstanding possibilities of the Lumix S5.
Thank you so much! 🤩🙏🏻 I’m pleased you like the channel and are feeling inspired 🤩💪🏻 Yeh I’m really looking forward to using it more and getting to grips with it and also sharing more 🎉🙏🏻🎥 thank you for watching and commenting
You probably actually son’t need the arri mount for your monitor to get it lower, as that handle has a cold shoe on the other side, so you can just use the cheaper mount and slide it in that way.
Do you ever run into an issue with the small HDMI accidentally unplugging? I saw on another camera rig setup videot hat there's something you can attach to the cage to help prevent the small hdmi from coming out, but can't seem to remember what video that was lol
I never have any problems but I am thinking about getting one of those things, whatever they’re called! 😂 I forget too. It’s called a HDMI clamp 👌🏻🎥 thanks for watching
Just ordered the S5 and look forward to spec'ing it over time. Do you feel the cable is secure? I was going for a clamp to hold it tight. Both the HDMI And the USB-C for External drive recording.
Hey Martin. I am in the process of making an updated video about my new rig which includes a cable clamp. I love having a clamp. So expensive but worth it and better than replacing cables or the connector. 👌🏻🎥🤩
Finally hit the subscribe button on your channel after realizing how often you appear in my recommended! Thinking about the S5 for personal use once I hopefully land an upcoming job. One question Sam, how do filters such as a VND or Pro Mist work with the matte box? I'd opt for filters over the matte box but curious if both would work.
Hi Corey. Thanks for the sub 🤩🙏🏻 … better late than never eh 😜😂 With the smallrig mini matte box, you can still use the screw on filters BUT it is a little bit fiddly when you need to keep tweaking it during filming. With a matte box you would use the square/rectangle drop-in filters. It does become expensive but you don’t get the vignetting or any issues you may get with a thread on filter. I did a full video on the matte box here if you haven’t seen it - th-cam.com/video/xctCMZl6gFo/w-d-xo.html Thanks Again. Hope this helps. Any more questions just let me know on Instagram 🎥
@@SamHolland sweet, thanks for the fast reply and help. You cover a lot of topics I've been looking into as I expand my video knowledge and all of them have been approachable and understandable. Keep it up and hope to see continued success!
Hey that’s cool. I just uploaded a video about log profiles. But I have plenty of tutorials for exposure and colour grading on the channel so feel free to check them out. I hope it all helps 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland well, now, I am subscribed. I just got an Atomos Ninja 5.2 few weeks ago and still learning it. I hope you have some videos for basic usage of it. Took me a while to get it up and running because I didn’t know all the things I need before it actually starts working.
Is it possible to mount my 67mm nd filter on my lumix lenses when use this mattebox? you forgot to mention albo about hdmi clamp to the cage, as a mini hdmi needs some support to not disconnect accidentally.
Hey Sam, I'm struggling to get my head around the need for a sidehandle. Doesn't it restrict you from being able to reach vital controls like the focus ring and mode dials?
Hi. I guess everybody has their preferences. I honestly don’t use it that much when filming, more for holding inbetween shots. But no it doesn’t get in the way of controls. 🤩 hope this helps 🙏🏻🎥
Don't bother with a follow focus the S5 has a very capable AF system or just use your hand, it's perfectly OK. Side handle doesn't really work for me, I found it didn't offer any extra stability not really. The matt box however has a couple of surprising benefits. Yes they do make your camera look like a boss and that's enough for most and it's a valid reason as well. But it also does stop unwanted light getting into the lens, the French flag also stops rain getting onto the lens when it's raining. Get a half cage as well not a full one. Much better. Just my humble opinion.
Can you please post links for the support on what stays the follow focus, please? I need the like in your video but you didn't post it in the description.
Idk if I’m doing it wrong, but I literally have this same exact top handle, monitor mount, and monitor and my camera still wants to lean forward when I set it down because the weight distribution is off.
@@SamHolland I’m using the lumix 50mm 1.8 at the moment so I don’t think it’s the lens. It’s leaning forward yes. The rails might be the way to go I’ll have to see how it goes over the next few shoots
FYI; That little allen screw on the right side? That goes thru the strap swivel and tightens into the cage.
Man, I haven't seen a Scotch VHS in a long time! 😆👍
😂 the good old days! … kind of! I don’t miss winding things back 😂🎥🙏🏻🎬
Currently building a rig for my R5 and I think your videos are great mate! your a natural! wish I found it so easy to talk to camera. Cheers and keep up the good work! your channel is going to be huge. Scott.
Hi Scott. Thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏🏻 it really helps.
Honestly I still don’t find it comfortable or easy to talk on camera and it takes a lot to actually press record still. The less you think about it the better I guess 😂
Thank you for watching and good luck with the R5 rig 💪🏻🎥🤩
Having so many choices these days to build your kit is fantastic. Your RIG looks great and functional well for you. I agree, you build your RIG "to work for YOU" and the filming situation that's called for on a given day. Even with Panasonics leading edge stabilization, the S5 is a small, very light camera, and if you're not going for an organic look, "you need to weigh it down". I have the same SmallRig cage on mine mostly for protection, plus a side handle, and have different ways to rig it for monitors & audio, however I will always prefer using a Gimbal, anywhere, anytime, unless I can't, or it doesn't work do to form factor or solely on a Tripod. I do about 60% film 40% photography so I also need my rig to be flexible without having to build it, then tear it down all the time using a quick release plate.
Cheers
Hi Richard! Exactly. It has to work for you and like you said, it’s great that there are so many parts we can get to make it suit our uses.
Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I rigged out my R6 with all the bells and whistles from Small rig, same handles as you did plus the Ninja V arri mount, as well as the small rig rail system, I went with the Tilta Matte Box and Follow Focus, and the indie - pro V-Mount battery. It's amazingly balanced and with the Fal-Cam quick release plates it goes from Hand-Held to Stix to back to Hand-held before you can say Bob's your uncle. If I could copy and paste it you would see a photo of it right here.
Bobs your uncle! 😂👌🏻👏🏻 that’s great. So pleased you’re happy with your setup! 🎥 thanks for watching and commenting
Cracking info and ideas that I will save for the the R3 when it arrives easy answer to your question both 👍🏻
Gee man! Thanks for this video! I’ve been wondering what to order for the rig I want for my camera and I love this video
🤩 hey. So pleased this helped 🙏🏻🎥
I loved this video, as you said a cinema camera is the one you can rig and get the work done.
Excellent rig! Very similar to my own, only difference being rails with a little SmallRig pillow thingy at the back for balancing against the body when needed and a shotgun mic. Oh, and a SmallRig cable clamp for securing the HDMI so it won't get damaged over time.
That clamp is next on my list 🤩 thanks for watching 🎥🤩🎥
It looks stunning with the cage 🙌
Thank you Tommy. So cool isn’t it 🤩👌🏻🎥 thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I saw your videos few days back and today was the day to use. I just want to say Thank you❤️
Ah thank YOU🙏🏻🤩 stay tuned for an updated version coming very soon. All the same parts but with some extras 🎥🤩
Thanks a lot for this one mate !! I think I’m actually gonna buy exactly the same set up ! Looks very nice and functional 🙌🏼
So pleased you like it. I have an updated version coming very soon but with all the same parts… plus some extras 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I know the DJI Ronin 4D has just been released but I LOVE handheld filming... What about you, Handheld or Gimbal???
Both
using gimbal for my GH4 with Samyang 10mm t3.1 and 7artisans 35mm f0.95, buying the Mitakon 17mm f0.95 this friday since the 35mm close focus distance for a nice headshot is too far away!
🤩👌🏻 that wallet just gets lighter and lighter when I hear that word 😂🎥 thanks for watching man
Nice! 🤩👌🏻 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland using Weebill S and its fun but tiresome after about carrying it for 20 minutes!
man that setup is nice!! i had to buy tilta cage/accessories because they are the only ones who offer a full cage for the C70. But smallrig is so good for everything else!
Thanks brother! Nice one! 🤩 C70… what a beast! Thinking about it more and more 😛👌🏻🎥 thanks for watching bro
Great minds think alike. I literally am shooting exact video with a few little extra bits attached :)
Awesome! 🤩🎥🙏🏻 thanks for watching!
My S5 will be a main stay on my Weebil S. I'm adapting EF lenses (going 35mm and 50mm) so I just bought a follow focus motor for the gimbal, and that's my setup.
That’s exciting! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 thank you for watching
@@SamHolland Yes, it is! And what's even more exciting is that I literally don't have to do any color matching between G95 (main) and G85 (C-cam). The difference, if there is, is so unnoticeable. :D
I have a cage for my canon 80d. I never experienced a gimbal so I’m curious! But I like the mount-ability for a rig which kind of stabilizes. But I like a little shake to feel in the moment for the viewer
That’s cool man! Yeh I know what you mean. That documentary/film like feel 🤩 thanks for watching brother! 🙏🏻🎥
filmed on the EVA1 wow this is a great camera. i also builded a little rig for my S5. I also made a video about it :) You have made a great Video here and good Informations.
This Camera is indeed a Beast when it comes to dynamic range and low lights :)
greetings from a german Filmmaker and little TH-camr form Berlin
Hi Paul. So pleased you like the camera and the video. Thanks so much for watching! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 hello to you in Berlin
Great video, as always, very clear and I liked seeing how you had thought things through. My one question is: power. Would you/will you add external batteries? Is there a v mount option that works with that set up? I’m guessing that’s where the rails might come in..? Anyway, nice work 👌
Thanks Sam! 🙏🏻
That’s right. At some point I’ll add the rails and then a battery clip for v mount in the future but for now I don’t feel like I need it. I like how compact this is and the length of shoots I do seem to be fine on these normal batteries.
Thanks for watching Sam. Much appreciated 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Hello, thank you very much for this video, it is very helpful. Don't you use a mini HDMI protector ? It is a very weak point of the s5. Regards
My new Lumix G9 is almost here . This is first foray into video and I was wanting to build a rig. After watching your video I was sure I was heading in the right direction. Only way my rig will differ is that my top handle is the model with the shutter trigger. I would be interested in your thoughts on a field monitors. I may buy one soon.
Hey thanks for watching Geoff. Hope this video helps with monitors th-cam.com/video/rNG4Hk2u08A/w-d-xo.html
Do say this is better then using a gimbal? If your just starting
Hi. It all depends on the style you want to film. Gimbal will give you smoother shots while going handheld will enable you to do faster more energetic movements. Check this out - th-cam.com/video/wj9EMo9EjGU/w-d-xo.html
Love It, it looks so cool.
Thanks Will 🤩🙏🏻
What a beast! Is it really comfortable holding it by the side handle and focusing with the other hand?
Hi. It all depends really. For some shots and the way I’m standing it’s fine but other times it’s tricky.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 🤩🎥
@@SamHolland Sure thing! I got a follow focus but it's so akward to use. Maybe I'm missing a side handle. 🤷♂️
Watched this a few times now.... I have a similar build but without a matt box... Looking for options to get a v mount player and battery hooked up.
Hey. I have a new version of this video showing my rails and v mount battery 🎥
Thanks for watching
Amanzing Setup
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻 hope this video helped in some way and thanks for watching 🎥
That a VHS tape in the shot?
Sure is 😂📽🎞🎬
Hey Sam, amazing video and i will definatelly follow your advice here, quick question, does this work on a lens that is 20-60mm, or does the rig get in the way of zooming?
How much would this whole set up cost? (Rig only)
Great video with parts nicely put together. Where on your rig would you best place a microphone? And which one?
Thanks Karle. To be honest, when I have this rig I’ll just hook up a rode video micro on the handle because it’s easy. If I really needed fancy audio, I’d probably go external so I could boom and get a little closer to the subject.
Hope this helps. It’s another topic all together I guess because there are so many options and scenarios.
Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻👏🏻
@@SamHolland Hi Sam. I'm really looking forward to new content from you. It's really inspiring. And you are one of not so many persons here on youtube, who understand and value the outstanding possibilities of the Lumix S5.
Thank you so much! 🤩🙏🏻 I’m pleased you like the channel and are feeling inspired 🤩💪🏻
Yeh I’m really looking forward to using it more and getting to grips with it and also sharing more 🎉🙏🏻🎥 thank you for watching and commenting
You probably actually son’t need the arri mount for your monitor to get it lower, as that handle has a cold shoe on the other side, so you can just use the cheaper mount and slide it in that way.
Do you ever run into an issue with the small HDMI accidentally unplugging? I saw on another camera rig setup videot hat there's something you can attach to the cage to help prevent the small hdmi from coming out, but can't seem to remember what video that was lol
I never have any problems but I am thinking about getting one of those things, whatever they’re called! 😂 I forget too. It’s called a HDMI clamp 👌🏻🎥 thanks for watching
How does the discount code work?
How much does that thing weight in total though?
Just ordered the S5 and look forward to spec'ing it over time. Do you feel the cable is secure? I was going for a clamp to hold it tight. Both the HDMI And the USB-C for External drive recording.
Hey Martin. I am in the process of making an updated video about my new rig which includes a cable clamp. I love having a clamp. So expensive but worth it and better than replacing cables or the connector. 👌🏻🎥🤩
How do i use the small rig discount code?
Finally hit the subscribe button on your channel after realizing how often you appear in my recommended! Thinking about the S5 for personal use once I hopefully land an upcoming job. One question Sam, how do filters such as a VND or Pro Mist work with the matte box? I'd opt for filters over the matte box but curious if both would work.
Hi Corey. Thanks for the sub 🤩🙏🏻 … better late than never eh 😜😂
With the smallrig mini matte box, you can still use the screw on filters BUT it is a little bit fiddly when you need to keep tweaking it during filming. With a matte box you would use the square/rectangle drop-in filters. It does become expensive but you don’t get the vignetting or any issues you may get with a thread on filter. I did a full video on the matte box here if you haven’t seen it - th-cam.com/video/xctCMZl6gFo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Again. Hope this helps. Any more questions just let me know on Instagram 🎥
@@SamHolland sweet, thanks for the fast reply and help. You cover a lot of topics I've been looking into as I expand my video knowledge and all of them have been approachable and understandable. Keep it up and hope to see continued success!
My pleasure. I’m pleased the videos help. 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Question for you, would you prefer a 5inch shinobi or 7”inch shinobi?
can you show option of the cage installation with handle for vertical video?
Do you have tutorial for how to use an atomos and also shooting logs? I’m getting into videography and have rigged out my camera
Hey that’s cool. I just uploaded a video about log profiles. But I have plenty of tutorials for exposure and colour grading on the channel so feel free to check them out. I hope it all helps 🤩🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland well, now, I am subscribed. I just got an Atomos Ninja 5.2 few weeks ago and still learning it. I hope you have some videos for basic usage of it. Took me a while to get it up and running because I didn’t know all the things I need before it actually starts working.
Love your videos. I just got my smallrig cage. Cant get the battery door open with it on.
They sent me another one. unless I leave the screw loose, Im not able to get the battery open and out with the cage on , any tips?
Can you put a cage on the Lumix S5 that has the Battery Grip on it ?
Sure thing. You might need a different cage though. But all the other parts will work 🙏🏻 thanks for watching 🎥🤩
Subbed, cool stuff
Thank you! 🤩🙏🏻 great to have you here 🎥
You are wonderful ! lov u
You’re wonderful! 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Is it possible to mount my 67mm nd filter on my lumix lenses when use this mattebox? you forgot to mention albo about hdmi clamp to the cage, as a mini hdmi needs some support to not disconnect accidentally.
Hi I need this one case for my lumix S5 camera what is the cost?
i dont see the link to the smallrig website under the code
Hi Harry. I’m sorry, I’ve just added it now for you. Thanks for pointing that out 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Hey Sam, I'm struggling to get my head around the need for a sidehandle. Doesn't it restrict you from being able to reach vital controls like the focus ring and mode dials?
Hi. I guess everybody has their preferences. I honestly don’t use it that much when filming, more for holding inbetween shots. But no it doesn’t get in the way of controls. 🤩 hope this helps 🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland Cheers bud, currently building rig so I'm trying to make sure I only buy things I'll defo need as the price has quickly ballooned 😅
😂 it does that doesn’t it! 🎈🎥 enjoy!
Would you recommend the Ninja V or Shinobi?
Hi. Check this video out - th-cam.com/video/rNG4Hk2u08A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZqUMtXnzt2DUaHCN
What memory card do you use for highest video settings?
Hi. I use the Prograde V90 cards. 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Don't bother with a follow focus the S5 has a very capable AF system or just use your hand, it's perfectly OK. Side handle doesn't really work for me, I found it didn't offer any extra stability not really. The matt box however has a couple of surprising benefits. Yes they do make your camera look like a boss and that's enough for most and it's a valid reason as well. But it also does stop unwanted light getting into the lens, the French flag also stops rain getting onto the lens when it's raining. Get a half cage as well not a full one. Much better. Just my humble opinion.
Can you please post links for the support on what stays the follow focus, please? I need the like in your video but you didn't post it in the description.
Here you go - geni.us/b7xc
@@SamHolland Thank you, but i need the support for the Follow focus not the follow focus.
Oh you mean the rail? That comes with it and you just attach it to the cage 🙏🏻🎥🤩
@@SamHolland Alright, thank you, man!
My pleasure 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Can you jam sync the timecode on the S5?
For me the follow focus on the right side makes it tough to grip the right side of the camera, do you have this issue?
Hi. I prefer it on the right side if I’m honest but you can swap it over to the left side 🎥💪🏻
can you put these sort of rigs on gimbals or does this add too much weight?
A gimbal is an alternative to a rig, you can get a gimbal and add attachments
Did you do a part 2? Can’t seem to find it.
This seems to be the part 2: th-cam.com/video/g6l3Vliu-8U/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
Hi Sam. Can you record RAW from the S5 to the ATOMOS Ninja V Monitor?
Yes 💪🏻🎥
@@SamHolland Brilliant thanks
Idk if I’m doing it wrong, but I literally have this same exact top handle, monitor mount, and monitor and my camera still wants to lean forward when I set it down because the weight distribution is off.
Hi Dustin. Could be the lens? Is it leaning forward? Could it be worth putting some rails underneath?
@@SamHolland I’m using the lumix 50mm 1.8 at the moment so I don’t think it’s the lens. It’s leaning forward yes. The rails might be the way to go I’ll have to see how it goes over the next few shoots
Let me know Dustin 🎥🤩