Hey it's me. I saw this rig in another video - GH5 still best camera 2022 B roll etc - and I was going to ask about it. And here it is! TLDR: love your channel, you're awesome and keep doing your thing, Caleb
Great video! I got me the same MattBox at the begin of the year. Makes it look more professional. I was shooting my friend off-roading with it. Love how light is it to move around. Love taking the Gh5 everywhere! So compact and light to carry around. My Next purchase is gonna be another lens for sure.
The matt box also allows you to tilt your filter to avoid reflections at certain angles by slotting one side it the slot 1 guide and the other side in slot 2 (or vice versa). I have refined a similar Smallrig setup over a couple of years to such a level where everything is truly modular and so well balanced I can use one finger to lift it without it falling in any direction no matter what accessories I have connected to it. Smallrig is our way to still have fun getting away with playing with something like LEGO! Your rig is a good starting point! 😂👍🏾🙏🏾
That is a nice setup. I recently put together a Rig for my GH4 using used parts I bought from Offer up. I seen the Matte Box and Follow focus on Film Riot and have it on my wish list. I first have to get a cage as the original one I had wouldn't allow me to use my Speedbooster.
For Panasonic lenses that Lightweight box is too big, better would be Mini box. When add camera to tripod I move monitor at the back of the handle then I can add mic at the front of the handle. Still have not try SmallRig V-mount battery adapters .. but it's someting that interest.
i totally agree for smaller lenses the mini might be the right way to go. i usually only rig out the sigma 18-35 which is fine with the normal matte box and one thing i forgot to mention in the video is the 18-35 internal zoom which is one of the reasons i keep that on a rig. thanks for watching!
Lovely video Caleb....I like that focus pull gear too....have you tried any electronic focus pull systems I wonder? I do prefer your top rail to mine....im all smallrig gear too.....yet I prefer to mount my monitor to the side of the top handle a bit ....lovely vid.....i recently bought a sirui 24mm lense....going down the anamorphic road....it's fun....best wishes .
the only electronic follow focus i've used is the one for the Zhiyun Crane 2S. haven't used a tilta version or anything like that yet. thanks for watching!!
I really like your videos. I have built a Smallrig cage for my GH5 in the last couple of weeks and I need to tell you to go check out the SmallRig Rotating NATO Handle 3260. I have the mini follow focus just like you and the rotating handle is great because you can put it in any position you like. So when using the follow focus I point it forward and get a great handle to hold under at the same time I can adjust the follow focus. A really good option...
@@CalebHoover Yes I think you will like it. I added a strap on the left side. I first had it on the right hand side but you move your hand so much around the camera with the right hand so the straps was great on the extra handle on the left hand instead...
Hi, newbie question. How do you focus pull while holding the cage? Not sure what is the recommended way when trying to achieve a steady shot. Also, any tips on how to mount a battery pack to a cage? Great video btw.
you'd be able to thread it into a one stop ND on the front of the lens but would not be able to use a VND. Wouldn't be able to adjust between stops. i think the ideal option would be 4x4 ND plates.
Hi Caleb, Just bought a gimbal. But it’s heavy and still need to buy a goof focus pull system. What can you recommend me? A gimbal setup and then focus system, or trust in the stability of a GH5 and built a system like this?
Hi Caleb. Have you come across a solution that allows you to have the benefit of the mattbox while keeping magnetic clip on VND or ND filters. All my lens are set-up/converted to 82mm and all have magnetic rings allowing me to clip on VND and ND filters but I'd like the benefits of a mattebox in terms of protecting from light. Spo far all options I have looked at preclude the use of the magnetic rings
Should I go back to something like a GH5ii from my S5? I do miss the ease of use and perfect stabilization but I do distinctly remember the non-linear focus being a problem. (GH5ii only allows some high end lenses apparently to be linear while S5 allows all L mount lenses) I really do miss that stabilization so if that non-linear problem and the low light can be worked around, I might go back to MFT
I have the same baseplate with rods to connect to my cage. Only issue is it takes a while to remove the plate if I just want to use the camera without the rod system. Have you ever tried putting another QR plate on top of the baseplate? Also might make it easier for breaking it down for transport too. Do you transport it with the baseplate on as well?
Hello Caleb, I tried to order all the items listed by you, exccept the handle because I already have one, but when I was ready to place the order there was a shipping charge and usually if I order one item at time, it says free shipping, so I have to cancel this order and order from either Adorama or B&H because they always give me free shipping, Sorry!
Nice rig, I have one question I could buy a Nikon sigma 18-35 Wich cost second used around 350 dollars by us, I have viltrox speedboster for Nikon already, but they are fully mechanical...the Canon Sigma are much more expensive even used one...but I was wondering if It is better to buy cannon sigma or Nikon should do the job as well? Any suggestions thx in advance Fil
Does the cage fit onto your GH5 snug? I had the older model and now I have the newer model, each models I’ve owned tend to loosen on the beneath screw, allowing the body room to jiggle, which I don’t want haha
Hi mate, I'm picking up a gh5 mark 2 - would you still recommend this rig for the mark 2? I guess it would all be the same between the GH5 and GH5 mark 2? Cheers-
Hey Caleb! :-) I have a question about baseplate. If you put rods - do you can change battery? Or not, and then you must take off rod? I have big problem about it. Of course now I have different baseplate, but i still search good solution.
