Nice and stable camera setup. I have a rig as well but with the GH5. Its working great for me so far. I havent looked into sony cameras too much, but im sure they are great cameras.
Thanks Max! Yeah, the GH5 is an awesome camera-it packs a serious punch and at such a good price. Sony has great cameras as well, honestly though it's more about the skills behind the camera than the camera itself usually.
Hey man! Such a big fan of the a6500! I use the a6300 for all of my RU-vid videos. I love that someone else’s sees the huge benefit of these mighty little cameras! Keep it up mate!
Oh heck yeah! The a6300 and a6500 are still great cams! Honestly I'm even considering getting the a6600 to replace my a7s cause I like them so much! Keep rocking it with the smaller cams dude!
im new so idk if you did this, but you should make a short film with one of these rigs because they look awesome so i would like to see the amazing content they can make.
Yeah, but I bet you Michael Bay does use a matte box frequently to prevent lens flares so he can choose when he Does want them! haha! I love lens flares, but only when I want them.
I was inspired by this, and did much the same with my own A6500. So, many thanks. The result looks awesome. But I did find some limitations that I had to get around: 1. Even with the lightest of V-mount batteries, this thing is HEAVY, and weighted towards the back. It was fine on a tripod, which is how I plan mainly to use it. But I would probably not want to use it hand-held unless I were Jack Reacher. I have 2 classic video cameras that I can use for that anyway. 2. With the V-Mount battery's covering the back of the camera as you have there, it is nigh-on impossible to use the camera's own LCD or viewfinder. And with the A6500, you need that LCD. There are several touch screen features you need on there, plus the A6500 will not display camera settings on an HDMI external monitor like my Ninja V. I tried having the LCD set horizontally, but that worked only in ideal conditions. In the end, I remounted the battery hanging down below the rig, and as far back as possible to avoid snagging the tripod on a tilt or pan.
awesome, sounds like you ended up building a really great rig for your a6500! Yes--using v-mount batteries always adds A LOT of weight, however it also adds a lot of stability when doing handheld work. It does make it so you have to balance your tripod head a little bit different but you get used to it. As far as the LCD goes--yes, it definitely sucks having it covered up. What I usually do is just end up scooting the battery back far enough so I can clearly see it and tap on it when needed.
What if you want the nd throttle to use with a Sony 10-18mm lens with the A6600 Does that only come as an adapter for the canon lenses? Loved the video and setup.
Texas Best Construction unfortunately you can’t use the ND throttle with native Sony lenses. It can only be used to adapt other lenses because it puts space between the lens and the body, whereas Sony lenses can’t do that. You just have to use screw on Nd filters or a matte box with Sony glass
yes you definitely can do that! But watch this video first. it's an updated rig build guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ry1S-EGd_bo.html
*types in smallrig on amazon* thanks man, I've just been using my a6400 with my ronin SC and it just feels so fake. Gonna slowly get pretty much this kit my sony now, appreciate the video!
lol! Yeah, I've spent A LOT of money on SmallRig parts over the years. You can still get amazing footage with the a6400 and a gimbal, but for certain setups, having it built out can be helpful too.
Why do you use an atmos ninja V? I have a sony a6300 and a sony fs5 and I am thinking of getting an external recorder so I can up the frame rate and film in 10bit.
Spicer Productions I use it with the a6500 just to get pro Res, it doesn’t do anything else on that cam. But with my X-T4 it’s amazing 10bit 60FPS 4k. I’d recommend only getting the ninja if it can really improve the image quality with your cam. So might be good for the FS5
if it's your first camera, I'd get the a7C or a6600. start there, then move up later to the more expensive gear. you can do incredible things with those cams without needing the top of the line.
i was doing some more research, and i'm wondering why you need a vmount battery. it looks like you can simply plug any portable battery pack into the camera via usb
yes, you can power many cams off of USB mico or USBC now. i prefer v mount batteries over battery banks typically though. they're more professional on set and can swap out multiple of them.
Hi Chad ,loved the video . A quick question ,does the adaptee adapt any size of lens ? I have a Sigm16mm canon EOS mount ,will it fix in the sony e mount with the help of this adapter?
Nice rig, i might consider building it for my A6500 which is now my b-cam and doesn't look professional at all. I'd just change the battery for a NP-F 970 ; i'm pretty sure this would make it more convenient and should supply enough power
Yeah, rigging out the a6500 definitely helps it look much more professional on set, not to mention it's just more useful. The larger Sony NPF batteries will certainly supply enough power for longer shoots. What's your A Cam now?
Florent Devier that’s dope! The 4k has such a great look. I just picked up the 6k and have been using my same rig for it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UDHefkwJ1nw.html
Nasar Salman nope, no reason in specific, but keeping them going through different ports could help prevent anything being fried, I’ve heard reports of cameras frying from thing powered off the same source
i'm watching this video and i'm saying This guy looks familiar then i get to the end of the video where you talked about the a7s rig and it clicks.. Oh That's where i know him from.. I just saved your A7S rig video because i loved the look of that setup..
curvy pig check out this rig with the follow focus! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EL_eoU1vkSY.html You can def add a mic if you need an onboard mic
Thanks for watching! And yeah, I actually saw a clip from one of my reviews on Amazon. That happens every once and a while where I'll see that. Doesn't bother me though. Thanks for the heads up!
What about the "crop factor" from the full-frame lens on an APS-C sensor? Was reading a bit about it and, correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the 50mm basically end up looking like a 75mm on the camera? So it wont be a "nifty 50" anymore?
Have you had any problems using a follow focus on lenses mounted to a dslr? I seem to be getting slight movement on the lens both up and down when pulling focus on my rig. I've ended up getting a lens support with a strap around the top. Seems to work but is taking up useful space on the 15mm rails.
Owen Simpson yes, depending on the camera and cage I’m using, the focus motor will shift the lens up and down some. With my A7s it was the worse. But with my Pocket 6k and X-T4 it really doesn’t move. Take a look at your cage and base connections to see where it’s giving and allowing it to move. The lens support might just be necessary for your rig!
I almost feel like I should make a video when I get all of my parts in since you kinda inspired this for my next gig. I'm rigging up my A7iii, and wanted to have both a Atomos Shinobi and a Aputure F7 on the rig simultaneously. Using the "SmallRig NATO Top Handle HTN2439" on top of their cage (with a NATO rail), I'm gonna use the BUM2448 Arm in the front of the handle like you did for your monitor, then the BSE2346 Monitor mount right behind that in the coldshoe for the Shinobi. Then in the second coldshoe on the end of the handle I'll hang my Rode Wireless GO. I'm using the same baseplate to rig Gold Mount batteries.
Daniel von Seckendorff that’s awesome. Sounds like you have a really cool rig planned out for your a7iii. If you make a vid all about it, def share it with me
Susan Bruno I press record on the ninja v or camera and then get my grip all situated to shoot. Some newer top handles and side grips have a record button built in that work with some cameras
Awesome! I have something similar going on with my a6500, put powered the camera from the monitor with an NPF battery. Downside? The weight of the 970NPF battery broke the mounting screw on my cheap FeelWorld monitor :(
Very Nice! I've considered powering the rig off of NPF batteries before, but was always concerned about it being off balance or too heavy up front. So, that's crazy it broke on you! Bummer.
Hey! Thanks for the video and showing your nice rig setup! You mentioned it would improve the overheating issue of the 6500, so how long can you record video now with this setup?
Alex Montiel I decided to invest in all CANON EF Mount glass for 2 reasons. 1. Most adaptable mount to nearly any camera 2. I can use a variable ND filter adapter between lens and camera body Also they work perfectly with my Pocket 6k now as well
Chadwin Smith thank you! One friend recommended to use canon lenses on my sony a6500 I was a little sceptic but when I saw your I had to find out If there was a little more to it thank you!! Ill invest in an adapter if at any time ai have an canon or rokinon lens at hand
The battery you recommend is no longer available. I bought a Powerextra BP-190. It's similar to the one you recommend but did not come with a charger. How do you charge a v-mount battery? Thanks again.
The correct port should actually have a small Camera icon next to it. It should be an 8v port for most cameras. and DO NOT plug into 12v unless you wanna fry your camera...haha
Jonathan Richey the dummy battery is half of the cable from a continuous power supply I got from amazon for Sony cameras. The other half of the cable is from Tilta and came with the v-mount plate
@@donovanbrown_1 I use this exact cable. I only use the dummy battery half. Then I connect the other half into the barrel cable that came with my vmount battery plate from Fotga and Tilta. www.amazon.com/AC-PW20-Adapter-Coupler-Gonine-Replacement/dp/B01D67LTIK
I see a lot of 14.8V connections for batteries, are these more for higher end cameras like URSA’s or RED’s that need more power? Is that 8V thing you’re specifying specific to smaller cameras like the sony? I’m just wondering because I’m on an a6500 now, but I plan on going BMPCC 6k in the next 6 months or so, and URSA G2 in like a year, so I wanna buy gear now thats as universal and future proof as it can possibly be, even if it means getting stuff thats a little overkill at the moment
Sujan Gurung the a6500 can’t shoot 4k 60fps unfortunately so no. The ninja v can usually only record what the camera is capable of. You can with the X-T4, I just started using 6k 60fps with it
unfortunately no. If it's a sony lens, you can't use any adapters with it. However, you could use a matte box. The new one from polar pro is a variable ND and pretty sleek! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f8xtEzeBEnE.html
Great setup! But... how do you take S&Q 120fps slomo with the Atomos Ninja V attached? When I tried to do so, I always got the camera monitor display info icons in the footage :-(
Looking nice! But what if you need to use a stabilizer or smth (if you’re running for example or so), then how may it work out all together? And how much approximately does it weight? 💎
Ivan Pchelintsev it definitely can’t balance on a small gimbal. But it could be balanced on a steadicam. Typically I quick release it off the rails to put it on my gimbal. Weights around 5lbs or so
Jonathan Richey you can add a little cold shoe mount to the side of the cage to mount a mic. Truth be told I never use shotgun mics cause I only need scratch audio for syncing to my boom audio. If I do use a mic on camera it’s a LAV
Here's the battery that I use. geni.us/vmount As far as the cable goes, you'll need to look up what power input the Lilliput accepts, then get the right size barrel cable to d-tap to match. Sorry idk off the top of my head, but with some research you can find one that will work.
@@chadwin Thanks, I just got a a6600 for 1k new on Craigslist..too good to pass up. Thinking about building a rig like this but I think the 24mm would be better for that 35mm equivalent field of view.
Do love the top handle have pre ordered one for my rig. In the start on the vid you had a kicking hard country riff who was that? Love it for a lead in
Ava Greyson Productions yeah! I’m using the Fotodiox Vizelex VND filter adapter. It’s linked in the description, but looks like it’s out of stock on Amazon right now.
Thank you so much for this wonderful rig setup!!! Can we mount this whole rig on a tripod fluid head? Do we need an additional adapter? Do you recommend any type and a brand of bag that can hold all of this rig while commuting/travelling?
Nasar Salman no problem, thanks for watching!! Yes, you can just put a QR plate for your tripod on the bottom of the Basel plate and throw it on to your tripod. Best bags for fulls rigs like this are from Tenba. Just search them on Amazon
But but... there is something wrong with your dummy battery link you provided 😮... the one you are using has a male end.. the link you provided has a female end? Where did you get the one with the male end to plug into the plate?
Yeah, it's actually a 2 part equation. 1st you need the dummy battery adapter, which I have linked. It separates in half actually so you don't have to plug it into a wall. Then you need the barrel connector cable that comes with the Fotga V mount plate or Tilta v-mount plate. With both of those cables combined, you'll be ready to rock!
@@chadwin AHHH! ok yes! thats the only part that hasnt arrive yet ( the Vmount plate .. i was scratching my head wondering out you got that plugged in! but thanks for the quick reply!! :D
Does the SmallHD Micro HDMI to HDMI allow external 4K recording into the Atomos? Always thought those cables were just made for monitoring not recording.
Kenneth Willim yes, it absolutely does allow 4k recording! I use it all the time with my Ninja V and record in 4k. I can’t think of an hdmi cable I own that won’t allow it even actually
@@chadwin I was looking around my local camera stores and apparently they do sell HDMI cables that don't transmit 4K so I'm a bit sus about off brands atm, but at the same time, not wanting to spend $100 on the Atomos cable which already broke on me...
Kenneth Willim yeah, I know there are some cables that only do 1080p. But all the ones I’ve ever bought were on amazon and worked with 4k fine. I’ve own a few Atomos cable and they’ve all broke, hate them, not worth the money! SmallHD on the other hand has always been a positive experience, so far anyway