Cam, I met you at NAB 2024, and I can say unequivocally you are not a shill and one of the most genuine people I have met from RU-vid. I am in Washington, D.C., covering several stories and using the DJI Focus Pro for the first time in the field, and it is amazing. Thank you again for everything you do for content creators and the community. Your time and efforts are appreciated.
Don't let those haters get to you Cam. You are doing great work and sponsorships are basically required nowadays to get paid from RU-vid. Good to see how well this system works. Cant wait to pair this with my manual lenses when I can afford it.
I’m receiving my creative combo today 👍 Been a long wait. Battery life and the placement of the Lidar is my main worries right now. Probably gonna order another grip so I don’t have to worry about battery life.
Best video I've seen that really breaks down this system in a real world scenario. Really helpful for someone like me who's on the fence but so intrigued by the tech.
If those haters were paying attention they would notice the following but I think they're too drowned in their hatred: I started watching this channel for quite some time and it was a very, very pleasant discovery and I keep coming back because every single video you make you show us great things and teach us something. You're one of the rarest who show us gear not to sell us that gear like a salesman but to show us HOW SHIT GETS DONE, AND WELL DONE! For those haters, how many very good creatives do you know, who use gear they get sent to create beautiful content with a unique aesthetic and point of view? Mackey, Casey (gxAce), Patrick Tomasso... They are so few...
🥲🤘🏽 thank you bro bro. I think some people are just bored and lonely and are trying to figure out how to channel their energy and it ends up coming out as negativity because they don’t know any better. I have empathy for them.
Very helpful. I bought the DJI Lidar setup recently and really haven't had a chance to use it yet. Your advice from this video will be helpful to me when I finally do.
Love your channel and learning so much from your vids. Fuck the haters. Don’t let’em get to you. Keyboard courage is the only reason they’re typing that garbage. Love that you said you’d throw hands! None of them would ever say any of that garbage to a persons face. Thanks for your work!
Very excellent video. Looking forward buying this kit. While I have high expectations of its performance, I'm most impressed by DJI's lack of stock. Never seen a prduct launch this bad. bravo. Other than that, their products ROCK... Once you get it hehe. :)
@@rickskellig4652 It's absolutely crazy. Did they only create 20 and then decide to just go for it, hoping they'd sell those 20? Hm, an affordable system 100.000's filmmakers would kill for.... let's have none in stock. That'll go fine.
F the haters my man. Your shit is always amazing and I always find the people who talk it up to me, have not once had a video on their channel so they don't know what it's like to pour yourself into something. I always say "You're right, you should do a video on it and I'll check it out" and they never respond after that lol Keep up the great video work man
Having extensively used DJI’s prior LiDAR system, I ended up using various parts to run the LiDAR on the front of the Smallrig Ronin baseplate, where the distance from the camera’s focal plane never changes and is underneath my matte box, solving the issue of the top flag (or Tilta Ronin Ring) obscuring the view of the LiDAR unit. I would LOVE to see Kondor Blue make something similar that would also work well on studio builds. My requirements would be as follows: Mounting distance never changes between lenses, be able to run it under the lens and matte box, and perhaps an ability to tilt up for closer shots where the subject is “out of frame” of the LiDAR unit. Nitze has something that’s ALMOST useable, but the replacement mount for the LiDAR that goes to a rail that’s positioned 90 degrees horizontally from typical 15mm LWS rods isn’t ideal for any of my setups. Also, don’t mind the few naysayers in the comments - I hold you in high regard, as your visual taste is VERY similar to my own and, like myself, are an actual working DP. Literally my favorite film-related content on RU-vid. Love from New Mexico!
One of the main reasons I subscribed to your channel is that you don't just share your opinions about gear, lenses, etc., you support it with actual footage and real world demonstrations using the gear you're covering. The haters just look like fools. It's like the fools are ignoring the science - which you demonstrate - and look for confirmation bias to support their crying foul. Keep up the great work. You're helping SO many people and inspiring them through your channel. Cheers.
Wonder if it would be possible to have a compact USB-C cable plugged into the grip running off a V-mount (or similar) battery and get longer run time off a single grip? Maybe a 90degree USB-C on the grip end so it doesn't stick out super far?
Ignore the Ignorant. I have to deal with them, often, while shooting my current documentary. I got this product today and will be breaking it in on Thursday. 8-) Keep doing what you are doing.
I love your work. You are amazing. I’m so grateful that you take the time to make these videos on RU-vid. Don’t let anything discourage you. Keep up the great work you’re doing, brother. Thank you for being an inspiration to those of us who want to learn.
Hey Cam, will this system work if you have a zoom lens like let's say the Cattas or the Rangers? Or will you have to stick with one focal length while using those? I was hoping they'd let you add an extra motor for the zoom ring
WOW I need this I just buy the monster of older but cool Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5k MFT and I need to transform into auto focus my camera, don't have any contacts to operate MFT OIS, IRIS or FOCUS, so I need only manual lens and this I see don't need a compatible gimbal only manual lens and put all the combo into my BMCC 2.5K this is right? thanks!
There’s 3 types of people. The Wills, The Wonts, and The Cants. The Wills accomplish everything. The Wonts oppose everything. and The Cants won’t try… anything.
i like the end credits. i get a lot of shit being a lesbian and mfs coming to my page talking mad shit after i got the komodo. i don't block, i pin their comments to the top. but i let em know, i will throw hands. few weeks ago some dude blabbing how he was going to cut my head off, so i went to his job. as he took to run out of the back kitchen, i asked him "where are you going? you said you were going to cut my head off, i brought it to you SIR DON'T YOU WANT IT?" i could barely keep from laughing so i couldn't even troll, but my followers do appreciate when i have the opportunity to troll back. let them mfs embarrass themselves bruh.
I've only just discovered you but I love your channel and the style in which you are creating these videos. And the last video I watched of yours, I ordered the gear you were showing immediately without having ever heard of it (the car mount jib thing for the Osmo Pocket 3).
Dang man, all your videos on this LiDar system have really got me wanting to pick this up. Been loving all the recent youtube vids brother. Keep crushing it. How you liking that Lumix?
DJI are doing really great things, I just wish they ditch the usb-c connectors. They are so unprofessional and unreliable connections. If they aim at professional and not consumer grade they should just switch to Lemo. It's extremely solid and reliable, and with chinese Lemo copies it wouldn't make the price that higher at all. I can't trust a usb-c connector in one of the places on the camera that can get bumped the most into an arm a leg or whatever.
why is everyone mounting the grip on the left side? does this mean you can't mount it on the right side? can't understand why everyone is mounting it on the same side
I got my creator combo (with 3 motors 10 days ago). It's such a neat kit, that DJI have put together. I already have the Lidar RS and was using that on the RS3 Pro. You are aware, that the direct Lumix integration also works, right ? As in, you can hook the handle up to your S5-II X, put the camera in manual and let the Lidar module take over the AF of the internal motors in Lumix AF lenses. No external focus motor needed. This can be super handy for low light shots, where phase detect AF just can't cope. LiDAR is superior in that situation.
Dope brother... Love your vids! "Let's throw hands"... yes love it! Haters gonna hate means you're doing something right. Showing love from the BK-NYC. Keep rockin!
Great stuff 🙌 Thanks and don’t stress about the haters, they help Your channel to grow by taking activities and writing the comments they promote Your videos 🤣 I respect my haters for that 🤗😁
how does the lidar work with mofage drop in filters? i've heard somewhere that there are some problems with back focus, so the flange distance should be fine adjusted in the settings... if you calibrate the lens with filter inside the adapter, can you use the same calibrated profile without filter? is there anything else we should know?
This isn’t an issue with LiDAR. No matter what you’re using, a lot of things can throw off the back focus. But if your gear is dialed in, then it will work seamless. So the LiDAR itself isn’t the issue.. but yet that could be an issue for the lidar.
First 45 seconds are pure visual poetry and the rest of the video is yet another masterclass in solo shooting, done while you're on the road. I don't know how manage this intense workload, just grateful you lead the way. In a few years, this is how most people will need to work. And, images out of the S5IIX has never looked this good.
@@art_means_artificial Glad you asked. It's mostly about the rhythm and the contrast. The rhythm of visual beats within the framing of the shot, as well as the rhythm between shots. The main rhythm is that of the actions taken by the performer. Those actions of a much larger narrative, taking place mainly in the negative space and, as a consequence, in the mind of the audience . The contrast is used in the tonality, but also between colors and between the performer, the actions and the surrounding space of the frame. When a few seconds manage to suggest a wider canvas, a bigger story - mainly beyond the spoken - then it's visual poetry. It's actually really hard to achieve. Cameron Mackey is a master of that kind of visual narrative.
damn, my guy you should be so proud of this work. not only is the job you did incredibly well shot but the way you made the time to take us into this world and show us all how you made this is a huge feat in its own. Thanks for always taking the time to bring us along with your signature style. Kudos
still waiting on my 45 Remus PL Blue F(backorder) soon to test... but as soon as I can justify it for a job I think I may grab this. My crappy Accsoon FF would just suddenly stop giving me the full lens MID TAKES on a shoot running over big time....it was facepalm bad... I was thinking of getting a Nucleus but this could be a better move... I still have my old Tilta with whip etc...PS I think your RAD I dont care what anyone says dude...your excitement is inspiring.
Hey Cam I know you are busy but I would love to see a video about the DJI lidar used for a photoshoot with a manual focus lens and how the experience is. I know its geared more towards filmmaking but it's got my gears turning about using it to have autofocus for my vintage lenses for photography.
Honestly no idea how people could get the impression of you being a shill (or even hating on you regardless). From when I started watching your content, I could immediately tell that a no B.S. attitude was at the forefront and everything else stood behind that. Your work speaks for itself and you constantly go against the grain of what would traditionally be considered shilling (or whatever else randoms would like to call you LOL)
Hey Cam, great video as usual. I'm dying to get mine delivered. Randomly went to kondor blue's office the other day and saw you on the other end of a conference call. Now I know why!
Psyched to see you use the Lumix s5iix! I was going to switch to Sony from Canon based on your Canon to Sony transition but my heart was drawn to Lumix so I picked up the Lumix s5iix a month ago. It's the perfect camera for me. Seeing you use it for a paid gig solidifies my decision even more!
Mate - Thanks for the vid super interesting - I have some really stiff vintage lens, you reckon the motor would be able to work with stiff lenses? And yeah forget the haters
I do want to like this so badly, and I endure it because of information reasons, but this dude's personality is so pretencious and unlikable that it is hard to make it through a single video.
dude - you're wicked cool - like if a samuraii & a jedi had a baby that went into film-making and photography. That level of cool. Fuck all the worthless haters. Not even in your universe, Don't give them a second of your time.
I have followed you for a little bit now and am really glad I have. I especially enioyed the realest part of this video, "willing to throw hands" MY BROTHA! Great work homie. Really inspired by your work. Keep pushing
Great Video and because of you I ordered the Remus 45mm and 65mm, I’m already enjoying the Focus Pro combo which is awesome and now I can’t put my camera down 🤗 and regarding the LiDAR mounts I’m using the Nitze LiDAR Mounting Kit... which allows me to still use a top hand and monitor.
Great job. So beautiful !! Bravo My question : I tryed so many way to fix the Lidar… but nothing yet with satisfaction … your Ulanzi Strap could be the one for me !!! But need to get more info about the other pieces you use on it to get the job . Possible please to focus on all you used with the strap . Can’t wait to get my focus pro… in Europe … It should be come at the end of May…. Bravo again for your nice work . Love this area so much also …
haha...I was wondering how you fit a video review into your work schedule! Awesome! As a Colorado boy living in South Africa, all I can say I really miss the western life, and if I was still in the USA I would be filming indigenous rodeo riders, that's something I always wanted to make a film about. I'm really loving the content, and the gear reviews are really well done. Never a dull moment. I'm going to grab the GFX Fuji and head to Iceland in part thanks to your video for showing the video capabilities...so keep the content coming, it's inspiring! Keep it wild Bro! Much love...
Thanks for the video. My nearest goal is to be working with that gear you used. The shots look outstanding. Can't wait to watch the documentary you're working on. Keep up the hard work and the great attitude. You're going places !!
Thanks for the great insight..with this setup..and the "real world" scenario use of it..appreciate it..new to all this stuff and am very interested in this Focus Pro set up..was looking into getting this or an actual "gimbal"..but I really like the handheld setup..thanks
Great video Cam! I've got the DJI LiDAR system as well and don't know how I ever lived without it! (Especially as a solo shooter) I was curious though was all of the filming in the hotel room done with the Remus lenses? I'm asking because I'm super impressed with the "sharpness" of the footage and I was under the impression that the Remus lenses were a bit tough to dial in that softness. The oval bokeh looked so great too so I wasn't sure if you threw the Atlas' on for that segment. Thanks again for all that you do!
Yeah Cam!!! Let the haters hate!!! And if they want smoke in real life( guarantee they don’t), you ain’t duckin no fades!!! That’s why you one of my favorite RU-vidrs. Real as they come. Salute broski. We ridin witchu!!! 🫡🔥🫡🔥🫡🔥
How’s the lidar performance accuracy and distance range in outdoor with bright sunlight? I’m using the pdmovie since local camera store don’t have yet the focus pro
Love your content. F the haters. What you said is true. They have something going on and for whatever reason choose to take out online, and unfortunately on people like you. Keep doing what you're doing - I know I want to see more of it for sure!
Hey Bro, haters are a part of Life. Unfortunately sometimes you need them to keep you pushing the envelope to for even more success. So, used them to to motivate yourself to acheive even greater heights. I usally Never comment but felt the need. As someone else I follow would say "STAY HARD"
