I Spent $2,800 to Fix My Oldest Camera

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How much do I need to spend to turn this camera into a filmmaking machine?
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@DSLRguide Год назад

if you'd like to, please consider taking a look the DSLRguide patreon: patreon.com/DSLRguide

@DestinyCreatesEntertainment Год назад

I wonder how we could make this type of rig with a g85?

@NotAloneStudios Год назад

Spending a good amount of money to improve a camera setup is one of the most relatable things ever.

@allenpayne9182 Год назад

If you want to buy the "old Pocket" I highly suggest buying the "BMMCC". The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera. Same sensor. BUT: raw 3:1 (yes. raw compression so you can record 3x times more footage on your SD card). Better battery support. You can use LP-E6 Canon Canmeras. Full HDMI port. The BMMCC has no monitor, but a Full HDMI output. You can buy a nice cage and add a 5 Inch or 7 Inch on top of it. And a handle underneath the camera. The BMMCC is a box and looks a bit like a "Small RED Komodo". It lightweight, striped down, and I used the BMMCC a long time before switching to the Pocket 4k. As I wrote. raw compression., Better battery, Full HMDI. 3 features I love about the BMMCC and missing so much at the "original pocket"

@DSLRguide Год назад

I did take a brief look into it, but couldn’t find one for anywhere close to the price of the OG :) my other concern would be the buttons - the OG pocket doesn’t have many, and if I remember correctly the BMMCC has even fewer!

@universaInformation Год назад

@@DSLRguide he forget to mention bmmcc also shoots full HD raw 60fps great for slow motions. I am selling fully rigged bmmcc in good condition. bad side of bmmcc is buttons are uncomfortable but i bought One Little Remote V4 Control which with few clicks right front of you, can change any setting in camera without touching the camera.They dont sell this remote anymore. if you interested I can show you photo of the set up. I have Canon R5 8k raw vs bmcc 1080p raw, canon still looks digital compare to bmmcc. Most people think this sensor have film look, but its not just about the colors, it's motion, having someone walking or running scene on dslr, slrs looks digital motion like mobile phone, but motion on bmpcc or bmmcc more like film motion close to arri.

@neonmammals Год назад

@@DSLRguide I had the BMPCC then broke the HDMI port so got a BMMCC (Insurance payout yay!). The buttons do suck but i built a lanc controller for it and rigged it up and loved it. Used it professionally for years until I started needing 4k for more projects so moved to a ZCAM E2 which feels like the big brother to the Micro.

@automatisatorpeace5453 Год назад

With all the trimmings etc., the small Arri Alexa called OG BMPCC is more compact ;) drive.google.com/file/d/1uMFumQkBaaSLI0MU1masaAKtZj5kdbpO/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1X9ObPqi_rkFKvoLvb1o9e-7ubFhvj4sS/view?usp=sharing Does not have a fan, but the sensor is cooled like Arri Alexa with a Peltier element ;)

@quuuimey Год назад

"+ Im having a lot of fun" was son honest and I really appreciate that you made a decition based on what made you happy and that makes it a correct decition to me.

@northwestimage Год назад

This is the energy more people should learn to embrace!

@NicholasGarofola Год назад

I wish this style of filmmaking were more embraced. Going for a unique artistic look rather than the sharpest image. Beautiful video Simon ☝🏻

@cinobro6393 Год назад

Love seeing new content for this camera almost 10 years later!

@xXxAmadeuzxXx 10 месяцев назад

Its nice to see you still doing these videos. I use to watch your videos when I started to learn how to shoot. It's been about 9 years.

@Hitchelfitkyle Год назад

I love this series!! I used mine every weekend for a whole summer. Getting smooth footage without the 60fps crutch was a great exercise!! Can’t wait to see what you do next with your OG BMPCC.

@DSLRguide Год назад

I think there’s something to that idea of this being a “crutch-less” camera. The lack of 4K, slowmo, requires me to get a better image in camera

@legitpotato130 Год назад

It might be terrible for some professional shots, but it has some charm to it that makes it perfectly imperfect for some atmospheric artistic shots.

@studiomangordon2933 Год назад

glad u found another way to keep your love of storytelling and youtube-ing going by improving an old classic

@cacaboulette7010 Год назад

Great to see you’re part of the BMPCC OG community now!

@callum7227 Год назад

I do the same exact thing with my 60d been shooting with it and a 24-105 for years now and still love it.

@anselmoreal Год назад

Some of the modest cinematic pictures ever, this camera resembles the organic textures of a arri Alexa!

@videoguy3110 Год назад

@PRIVATE the bmpcc has some of the worst cmos jello of any camera of its generation What the bmpcc does have is noise and dynamic range characteristic that gives it a very nostalgic look.

@natanaildanialichamaki5144 Год назад

Great video! Hope to see some of your professional footages from this wonderful camera)

@vivjos1262 Год назад

Hey Simon, I've been seeing your videos since "Summer in Orange County" you've been that filmmaker whom I can always learn something from. Keep doing what you are doing. You're awesome! 🙌❤️

@DSLRguide Год назад

Wow that was ages ago! Thanks for the support over the years Viv, really appreciate you :)

@WHITEPERSUAS1ON Год назад

Dude I became hell bent on getting one of these in like 2016 when I was in highschool. i ended up never getting one, sticking to my t6i until I got the pocket 4k. The Philip Bloom review of it is iconic. Nifty little thing but seems like such a pain. Still pumps out the beautiful Black Magic color

@studio4producoes834 Год назад

Amazing video my brother. I'm a fan of your work and I've been following you for 4 years. Here in Brazil I can't find the Metabones, and the 24-70 from Canon is sooooo absurd the value, I'm working with bad lenses but I love this camera. Thank you brother keep talking about her and giving us new tips on good kits.

@AnirudhHu Год назад

The last line about this rig is what I shall remember- “I'm having a lot of fun” and this feeling is very underrated.

@qvisionmedia7195 Год назад

I need everything that you used for the pocket! I just bought one from my cousin. Crazy that I own a ursa g2 and pocket 6k but I’m shooting a short with the original pocket. It’s just something special about footage you get from this camera.

@cvervo Год назад

It feels nice to know that I'm not the only one investing in old gear, I recently bought a Canon 5D mkII so I could shoot RAW using Magic Lantern and I rigged the shit out of it, shoot a short film back in November and the footage is so sharp and clean.

@thomasbrush Год назад

Dang this looks good. Way to go.

@NightPhoenixPress 2 месяца назад

Bro, you wild with that indoor rig for real! I'm considering getting two also.

@jimmyzjam Год назад

Just love this! Did you use any filters other than the Variable ND?

@DIRECTORFLIT Год назад

Bravo Simon, always excited to hear from U. Greetings from Uganda ;)

@DSLRguide Год назад

Hi from the UK :)

@TarasGuitarist Год назад

Great video !!! When i saw that you bought the bmpcc, i went crazy, i love this camera. How did you grade the footage ? 😁

@haddonhousefilms Год назад

I love this camera. I have a gimble rig, which utilises a np-f battery solution for the camera., handheld rig with d-tap and a shoulder rig with d-tap battery solution.

@KoelAnderson Год назад

Will be in Brighton next week from Canada :D first time back since 2018

@ahkkk_ Год назад

I hv been following your channel since 6 years. 6 years ago i bought my first Nikon D5300 camera and followed you for tips. You are the best. 😇✨️

@DSLRguide Год назад

Thanks for being here :)

@motivationalmentor23 Год назад

Same ive bought my d5300 nikon and ive followed this channel 6 years ago

@jimmyzjam 4 месяца назад

Great Video! Where did you find the $20 LCD loupe that fits the bmpcc OG screen size??

@TrailerYacht Год назад

Love your work Simon.

@edwardenciu Год назад

That 14-42 Pancake lens, a 1900mAh internal battery (or 2), and an ND filter is my favorite setup with this camera. Super minimal, super incognito.

@titaniumshell Год назад

I can relate to spending money on old camera gear. But instead of the original bmpcc, I went for a Canon eosm with Magic Lantern Raw installed. A couple of yeahs on, I'm all in. 2 eosm and a 700D all running Magic Lantern. The benefits of old cameras is you have money for lights, lens and other gear. Shooting raw video is great too.

@Mr007jamster Год назад

Ever thought of getting a RED Raven? I've just got one as an upgrade to my Epic MX, and I'm loving the weight of it.

@focuspulling Год назад

Ah, sentimental! Much respect for your fidelity to the old pixie workhorse, hanging onto the old HD tech. I don't think I've ever been able to reproduce the color "feeling" of my original BMPCC, from even its immediate successors. The only thing that prevents me from using it anymore, is the way it's surrounded with 4K cameras, impossible to suitably blend into a multicam shoot.

@yayakayla Год назад

Please I need recommendation for a camera I can buy for a beauty and lifestyle blogger

@yugorisfriwan Год назад

haha, yes, i still use the OG BMPCC to this day for non commercial stuff, still holds up even in 2022, i like the nostalgic feel of the image

@JamesReillyFilm Год назад

What cage did you use/recommend for the camera? Most places have stopped selling OG sized ones sadly :(

@remindfilms Год назад

Great Headline 😂 the Canon 24mm 2.8 gives a great super 16mm look

@aregal Год назад

Again, I'm so glad I never got rid of mine. Now, I'm able to pair mine with Cookes and the camera doesn't skip a beat!

@samohyesss Год назад

How long does the battery last with your modification?

@WonderFilm Год назад

THIS IS SO GOOD!!

@bardofhighrenown Год назад

I think one of the biggest advantages of this camera is that is has essentially the form factor of a mirrorless camera. As always with cameras and the public, making people feel intimidated with your flashy, big, high value setup draws a lot of attention and makes people act weird or uncomfortable

@scottjohnnyhelgemoaune2951 5 месяцев назад

I seriously just love the look you get from the camera! That high dynamic range where it doesn’t look like it’s just black and white with colors, but a lot more natural. I have no experience with the BMPCC OG, but for shots like these 2:10: are these straight out of camera? Or have you color graded them?

@DSLRguide 5 месяцев назад

A basic grade, nothing fancy

@Wanderingforever976 Год назад

What was the hdmi connector ?

@user-rd9uc4bv8v Год назад

please please make a video about your bmpcc og setting and how to focus with your lumix 14-42mm lens please thank you

@DSLRguide Год назад

I shoot in RAW, expose at ISO 800, using aperture or ND filters to make the image as bright as possible without clipping the zebras (at 100%). Then I bring the exposure back down in post, and set the white balance too :)

@Efficiencyts Год назад

Love these!

@CalsEdits Год назад

What view finder did you use man?

@silv3rArrow Год назад

"Plus, I'm having a lot of fun" - enough said :)

@user-ff4tv1mc2c Год назад

swapping the lens for a better one, instantly made the footage 2022 worthy lol

@JonahLorsung Год назад

Hi Simon! Could you add the small bits from small rig that you used? Thanks!

@JonahLorsung Год назад

specifically looking to add that rod/clamp situation you've used to mount the battery plate! :)

@dirtcriscross Год назад

What are your thoughts on Stan Brakhage? He produced classics like Mothlight without using any camera.

@kereyvproductions5521 Год назад

Hi Simon! Thanks so much for making these videos, you help make filmmaking fun to explore even on a budget and with equipment I’ve occasionally found frustrating to use. Always fun to make use of what I have! Inspirational! I’m almost regretting selling my pocket for a 4k XD jk

@juliancantillo97 Год назад

i recently also got this camera, its so great, i love it. and i have the feeling that much people are gonna come back to this cameras and make them up the price! i also would like to find a solution for a remote trigger for when the camera is on a rig, and what cage are you using? i only found a 'ikan' case for my bmpcc

@DSLRguide Год назад

Nice! I’m looking into the remote trigger, I havnt found any good options yet :)

@juliancantillo97 Год назад

@@DSLRguide I think a cheap one and maybe would work is a remote for old Panasonic camera, I've seen some dedicated shutter buttons but they are waaay expensive

@PrentisRyanSnead Год назад

You can still purchase a remote trigger from Lanparte. I believe there are wired and wireless ones available. I’ve been using the wired one on my BMCC 2.5K and it works wonders.

@aaronw8525 Год назад

@@DSLRguide I use the Lanparte remote with my Bmpcc and it works great. Although support is not listed I wonder if the Small Rig top handle with built in record trigger would work.

@jacopoabbruscato9271 Год назад

Could you tell me where you got the cheap loupe? I can't find any of the right size for the LCD screen

@DSLRguide Год назад

I linked to all the gear in the description :) But, I couldn't find any that are big enough for the full screen, so I just imagined how much extra I'd need to frame on the sides, or in this case it kinda helped since I was planning to crop to 4:3 for the super8 effect anyway.

@silasgotsch4458 Год назад

@@DSLRguide Did the half cage come with your bmpcc? I just got one and cant find a decent half cage.

@DSLRguide 8 месяцев назад

yeah it did, that seems to be the only way to get them

@vasiliyivanishvili9025 Год назад

BMPCC Is GREAT camera! It's best camera forever! I love BMPCC!!! ;))) Thank you for video!

@ebubedike2626 Год назад

The look from the first lens is very cool but one question that shot you look with the other Lens of the guy from the back is very steady was that really you or u stabilized in post

@DSLRguide Год назад

Thanks! No stabilisation on the lens or in post for that shot, just the weight of the camera and me bending my knees to walk smoothly

@ebubedike2626 Год назад

@@DSLRguide Okay that's true Thanks

@SimplicityForGood Год назад

your image and your girls are amazing... How do you find the models for your films? how to start off with no budget if one get this camera and a rig set up and like to make short films? how to find people to wanna join you for free? what might be the best communities online for people that want to collaborate? like athletes or musicians for example?

@SHKBKN Год назад

Dude, i watching your video since you launched your channel and I really like your tips. But One tip i wanna know from where and how to start good script for indie films ? Ideas will appreciate bro 😌

@SW-si2yw 6 месяцев назад

What’s about the sound quality?

@chrisjpndala7576 Год назад

great built

@NateHarris8 Год назад

Guess it’s time to join the patreon. Always soothing to watch these videos! Great content as per usual.

@nicodemosanchez9112 Год назад

Love it, I got one recently, its really impressive, i don't understand the hate it got a few years a go. I couldn't find the link for the cage in the description box, does anyone know where could i get one?

@DSLRguide Год назад

The cages are really hard to find, mine came with the camera!

@matty_mash Год назад

Yeah I was in brighton pier last week recording with a camera, security didn’t really stop me or say anything

@DSLRguide Год назад

We got unlucky with the timing I think! Also - were you roller skating?

@ianzhao5693 Год назад

Would it be better to get the bmpcc6k g2 and spend the 800 on a shoulder rig instead?

@DSLRguide Год назад

I’d still need a monitor, battery solution, Nd filters, SSDs etc

@ianzhao5693 Год назад

@@DSLRguide Right, I see. I feel like I would rather make it work with the built-in monitor, battery etc, but get much better image quality in return. But i'm only speaking for myself here. Perhaps the bmpcc6k pro would be a better fit then, which will solve the monitor and nd problems.

@billyoung9538 Год назад

I just have to say you should really add some cage clamped adapters/extenders to this camera, because it's ports aren't the most sturdy and robust things out there, and if they break that usually is the end of the camera with out even more hacks. Yes it makes it a little bit bigger, but this is about protecting ones investment in an old, quirky, but awesome little camera for years to come.

@billyoung9538 Год назад

no sooner did I write this then I got to the point where you added one to the HDMI port. That at least solves the most fragile of the bunch.

@benmakestalkies Год назад

It may seem like a lot of money but when you realize the latest version of the BMPCC costs about the same for just the body it really doesn’t seem like that much. Great video!

@bseligson1 Год назад

Yeah I don't really understand it

@rodrigolev1 Год назад

I am also looking for the 30 euros View Finder.. what the name heehe`?

@DSLRguide Год назад

I got mine from Amazon Uk- called the “kafuty lcd viewfinder”

@rodrigolev1 Год назад

@@DSLRguide danks a lot, I ve also found it at amazon germany.

@delarageaz Год назад

i got this camera brand new in box with two panasonic lenses that i've sold for more than the price of the full kit, so i basically got it for less than free. But i don't use it cause i got not fun lens to put on it. These videos will make me buy some accessories for it lol cause the image is incredible.

@DSLRguide Год назад

Nicely done!

@welovejkl4592 Год назад

How about a review of the Portkeys EVF?

@DSLRguide Год назад

I don’t do product reviews, but I can tell you that I really like it! No issues really, does what it says on the tin

@MoCo_Filmmaker Год назад

For me I'm looking at just snagging a used Sony FS5...I've done the rigging out, now I just want to pop on a lens and go LOL

@IvanTutto Год назад

Nice!

@ivanshafiq2915 Год назад

Love it ♥

@chuckshreve3866 Год назад

Magic Lantern. EOS-M. How long until you find it?

@DSLRguide Год назад

I’m keeping an eye out on eBay but I’ve got to reign in the spending for a bit haha

@pamarks Год назад

What's the advantage of this camera over a 4k mirrorless that can take the same lenses? It's ability to do raw?

@DSLRguide Год назад

There aren’t many advantages over modern cameras to be honest, but it’s small size, cheap price and raw codec are certainly valid benefits

@normietwiceremoved Год назад

Eyyy Brighton 😁

@BlueNoteGaming_ Год назад

I feel like Flo from OfTwoLands would be proud lol

@andreetarkov Год назад

i love my bmpcc ♥

@nitsugazemag Год назад

Seems like quite the hassle for an older camera that has a small micro 4/3rd sensor😬. However, if it works for you, that’s what matters 😊 👍. I don’t have much money to even buy a new camera, but someday, I’d like to get one that has more ease-of-use, at least an aps-c sensor, the flexibility of recording 10 bit, and less accessories to buy, but I suppose I’m talking about a dream camera. Whatever happened to your Canon EOS t3i (600d)? I still kind of use that at work. We also have an 80d which is much nicer, but the limitations are much to be desired. I guess it’s functional and useful for run-and-gun b-roll, but I suppose I’m seduced by the shiny new cameras the different manufacturers keep popping up left and right lol.

@DSLRguide Год назад

That’s all good, I like to wait as long as possible before buying cameras, this second purchase was out of character for me! My t3i is still going strong :)

@nitsugazemag Год назад

@@DSLRguide oh the anxiety of a camera purchase lol 🤯 📷 💰. It does make it challenging, but as long as the tools work for you and not the other way around 🤷‍♂️

@yurifigueroam Год назад

legend

@xoxodougly Год назад

Please! What cage is that? I’ve had no luck finding a cage that fits my bmpcc og. You’d make my day 🙏🏽

@DSLRguide Год назад

One of them came with the camera on eBay - the other I bought years ago as an audio recorder cage, and it fits perfectly. Can’t find any cheap ones to buy these days though, really frustrating!

@ZiyadAlsabha Год назад

The 1st thing about your video is your amazing voice 🤩🤩. Second your talents 😍

@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse Год назад

Roller girl was *HOTTT!* 🔥😍 Gave me a happy on! 😁

@MoseLaura Год назад

I sold mine some years ago and miss it so much that I’ll buy it again when I can afford it even thought I have the 4k

@PikuPiku8 Год назад

Sweet

@gr8northernpike Год назад

OMG OMG The Loupe. The twenty dollar loupe. Simon, I’ve been searching for one of those for longer than I care to admit. Where can I get one? Please please please!

@DSLRguide Год назад

mine came from Amazon UK and it doesn't cover the whole screen, kinda like this: www.amazon.com/Magnifying-Viewfinder-Magnifier-Extender-Mirrorless/dp/B07VL4G4S2/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2WUR67EIM9DX6&keywords=lcd+loupe&qid=1659999846&sprefix=lcd+loupe%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-9

@gr8northernpike Год назад

Thank You!

@aaronw8525 Год назад

@@DSLRguide I rigged an old Zacuto Loupe from a Canon DSLR that I had laying around. It also doesn't quite cover the screen but works pretty good!

@botbot3698 Год назад

I still don't understand how this sensor looks so good

@daylight5500 Год назад

❤

@gkochanowsky Год назад

I can't tell you how many enjoyable hours and dollars I've spent rigging the BMPCC.

@butaleo Год назад

its exactly super16 size

@BadKarma714 Год назад

I’ve looked for that camera and I can’t find it under $1000 on eBay

@DSLRguide Год назад

I had to join a few auctions before I got one :)

@ChadCarriereVideographe Год назад

I dont know where you from. Ive seen it on Marketplace in Montreal pour 600$ CD.

@Made_by_Matthew Год назад

Why not just buy a used Ursa minor pro G2/G1 at this point?

@DSLRguide Год назад

Too big!

@meatbyproducts Год назад

Look at finding a used Sigma fp camera. It is tiny and so small and pocketabke

@leovera Год назад

nice video, i'll just buy a used a7siii.

Год назад

I cam definitely sleep on a bed made out of your voice

@zavarykinvisuals Год назад

Rig rx0ii please XD

@YoavAssa23 Год назад

I understand that money bothers you so you have to throw some by the window. 2800$ you can have a nice bmpcc4k + rig and a speebooster. I miss the old Simon with his t6i or t3i

@DSLRguide Год назад

True, but with that setup there wouldn’t be any money left for a battery solution, or adjustable monitor / EvF

@KBFilms2 Год назад

But why not just buy a 4k or 6k?

@DSLRguide Год назад

Cos this was cheaper, and the accessories I can use with my other cameras

@stanleymakafui Год назад

I'm watching

@daytrip_films Год назад

Okay dude you HAVE to explain how the footage looks so steady on the tiny rig version??? You're just holding it out in front of you? No strap? No shoulder setup? No stabilized lens? I don't understand 😭

@DSLRguide Год назад

Believe it or not, the pancake zoom lens does have image stabilisation! Lovely bit of kit if you can get past the weird focus “ring”

@daytrip_films Год назад

@@DSLRguide wow that's killer 😵 very cool setup either way. Image stabilized lenses for the win I guess hahah