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!
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.
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 🤩🙏🏻🎥
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 💪🏻🎥🤩
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.
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
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
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!
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 🤩🙏🏻🎥
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 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wj9EMo9EjGU.html
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 RU-vidr form Berlin
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.
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
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.
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?
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. 👌🏻🎥🤩
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
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.
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 - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xctCMZl6gFo.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 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
