Turning my Sony a7s into a CINEMA Camera!
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- I take my little Sony a7s and build it out into a full cinema camera similar to what a RED cinema camera has in features. Of course the dynamic range, image quality and RAW capabilities don't even compare on the a7s vs RED, but there are a lot of power, ergonomic and focus features you can add to a DSLR or mirrorless camera to make it more usable for films. Hopefully this full camera rig buildout gives you some ideas about how you can make your own camera rig even better. This doesn't only apply to the a7s, you can use you own camera and cage and add a lot of these features and tools to your setup.
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Who is Chadwin Smith? I am an aspiring cinematographer. I love creating videos and showing others how to light and shoot better videos! I also review tech and gear. Based in Arizona, USA - Krátké a kreslené filmy
What would You ADD or REMOVE from your own "cinema rig" build out? Comment below!
Is the camera included in your Rig Build-Out Cost?
JS Global Media yes!
I’m really interested in this rig setup for my Sony A7R3, can you provide links to all parts & accessories please this rig looks perfect for my needs
JS Global Media check out all of the links in the description! Most of the parts needed are listed there. You’ll of course need a different cage for the A7RIII. Good luck with your rig build!
Actually a gimbal
This is what I imagine they use with the “shot on iPhone” ads 😂
Nikhil Patel 😂😂😂 pretty much! Anytime I watch the BTS on those ads, the iPhone is massively rigged out and on a million dollar crane and dolly. Lol
@@chadwin one of my friends is a model and got casted for a part in an iphone ad. She assured me they dont use iPhones. Reds, sonys, arri, apple doesnt care
@@studioryan9577 I don't doubt that! I'm sure they use pro level cinema cams for all of their ads. I have seen some BTS of the "Shot on iPhone" ads though where they had fully rigged out an iphone.
@@studioryan9577 Only some ads that they produce are shot on iPhone. They wouldn't use red cameras and then say that it was shot on iPhone.
@@studioryan9577 The ones that say shot on iPhones are actually shot on iPhone, the other more pro commercials obviously not iPhone, but they don't claim it is.
I should not watch this. I should not watch this. I should not watch this.
Bank account: He watched it
Debt collector: he watched it...
Future house (disappears) : He watched it *echo voice
@@Focacts haha, I just indeed watched this from Potato Jet: (It's linked to the exact minute) czcams.com/video/hahBgDUESjE/video.html
😂😂😂😂
I clicked on the video and I can't click play, the damage to my bank account will be reallllll
Legend has it he is still building this rig to this day.
Ken Ruan 😂😂😂😂😂 sad but true.
So the City of One Thousand Planets has been built!
He added laser gun!
😂
Me: I want a red
Mom: we have a red at home
red at home:
what? you put nothing after red at home
Marc Antonio Rios 😂😂 but please mom!! I want it!! 🥺
Go make a machinima, Mar.
To have a red at home, you have to sell the home
Arthur Moreira 😂☝️☝️☝️☝️ spot on
As a 15 year ENG vet and audio Sup, I’m curious as to how front heavy that rig is. In a lot of gigs, you are “shouldered up” for 10+ hours. You will have a time code box and an IFB (for sound reference) stacked next to your Anton Bauer/Vmount. The speed rails need to be longer, to offset the weight, if you are shoulder mounting for more than a few hours. Otherwise, your forearms will burn.
And you never mention bongo ties. Cable management is everything on DSLR rigs. Keep it tight or you will snag.
Level 1 character wearing level 100 armour
SeeAarTee 🤣🤣🤣 pretty true! But I’d say it’s a least a level 5 character, the a7s puts out a pretty nice image! 🤷🏼♂️
XD XD
Ohhh more respect for sony ahah
@@TheMasterGeeks sony is amazing bro
@@sangeetartistrecords2754 I know !
When you max out a default character
Trikoo 😂😂😂😂 Valid.
@@chadwin them max defaults hit different, on life
lol dude, nice!
Just discovered the channel and was looking into old uploads and noticed how much you grew as a host and info giver. The confidence boost in your persona and even your appearance changed, and seems to be result of a good development as professional and that you really kept humble in what info you giving out. I almost never comment on YT, but been enjoying your videos so much and found them super useful. Keep the good job man.
syckeee hey thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Welcome to the channel. I definitely have some more awkward older vids, it’s taken a lot of practice to get better and I’m still working on it. I definitely like being behind the camera much better. 😂
These cages for these small cameras look badass even though it kind of defeats the point of a smaller camera but I feel like when I assemble my own cage it’s gonna give me the same satisfaction I used to get as a kid attaching bionicle and LEGO pieces and making my own custom character or creature.
Victor - Bluerush1992 haha! Yeah I totally get that. Having it light and small definitely has its advantages, especially when you’re using a gimbal or traveling. However, when you do a lot of client work and bigger shoots, having something fully rigged out with a cage actually helps a ton with workflow.
@@chadwin Not to mention your pay cheque
Or clothespins and playing cards on your spokes...
WOW!! 4 minutes into the video and the rig has already started to look very good. And sure get that wooden side handle, there is on that has a record button on it. And keep in mind people, this rig can be used with different cameras and looks so much professional arriving on set with this than with a mirrorless cam. Just imagine arriving on set with a a6500 vs this rig. The only thing missing from this rig would be a microphone.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, I've been looking into the Tilta wooden handle with the record button, its $230 though, so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it. And yes, going on set with this is much better looking and performing than a stripped down a6500. I don't usually put a mic on it actually cause I'm frequently syncing audio to a boom mic.
The pure stop motion of this rig is AS good as the full video itself, Major props to that sequence!
next time consider putting in an example video of the rig
gorgi991 I’ve actually made a ton of videos with this setup, here’s one quick example. czcams.com/video/uubH0btyDLg/video.html
Chadwin Smith it says in the description that the gear u used in the video is a Sony a6500 . Not the Sony a7s
VASH .........not sure where you think you saw that but the description and links are all a7s. I did make a whole other video rigging the a6500 though on my channel.
@@chadwin no he is right, the camera you linked in that video redirects to a sony alpha 6500, not the a7s
@@FeythFX oooooooh lol! Okay yeah, the video I linked to was all filmed with thus a7s rig, but in the description of THAT video it's for the a6500. But in the the description of THIS video it's for the a7s. okay. Sony A7s geni.us/SonyA7s
Thank you so much for this video! Excellent build and I'm so glad you listed all the pieces! Keep it up man!
Aja Bernard hey thanks man! Glad I could help out. I’m sure you’ll build an awesome rig
I love this video. Thank you for doing the hard part for us. Keep up the great work, man. You're awesome!
I appreciate that!!
bad ass rig dude. love it.
Thank you for this! Watched your V Mount Battery Video and was convinced to purchase. This not only shows your whole rig, but also the dtap setup for all your devices
b.winfilm that’s awesome! Yeah, this is a more detailed breakdown of the whole rig. Hopefully your v-Mount setup works well for you!
Dude, I love the time lapse you did building your rig. Great work as always.
Chris Lee hey thanks! The time lapse was probably my favorite thing to make for this video 😆
yeah that was sick
turning a Glock into a full auto bazuka scoped rifle.
Hey! Good video. I couldnt help to notice that the lens is getting moved out of position by the Follow focus motor each time you spin it one side or the other at minute 10:57. Im also having this problem with my Nano and Small Rig cage, even that it looks more sutil than i see in your video, still is not usable. How do you handle that?
Interesting video, thanks. I did this once a few years back to a Canon 1DX body. after I started adding up what I spent on all the Zacuto stuff to make it, I sold it all and bought the Sony FS5. I leaned it's a hell of a lot easier to use a film camera to make films than to Frankenstein out a stills camera to make film.
I'd say a good five grand (including a lens).
I'm now at nine minutes and Im starting to second guess my initial prediction lol
Almost two grand off. Geez.
I'd love to build out my camera for my own productions. Luckily, I already have my a7iii and some G-Master lenses. I could see the look of this even being a "selling point" for clients in terms of perceived value. Great video man!
Zee Jay hey thanks so much! Yeah, once you add up all of the parts it turns out to be pretty expensive, I didn’t even realize till I made the video. Yeah, if you already have the a7iii and G masters, that’s a fantastic place to start your build! Clients definitely take you more serious with a more professional looking rig, not to mention it’s actually very functional and useful to have rigged out.
Well this was absolutely effing epic!!! So great to methodically walk through each compoent.
thanks!
This is a great video, thanks for including the parts list. I’m trying to reinforce the HDMI connection for my Sony rig. What is the HDMI lock you used for the micro plug? It doesn’t look like it’s a part of the cage..
Fantastic video! So satisfying to watch different components fitting just in place and things building up so beautifully.
PS: Actually, it's OK to take your eyes off of the camera that's shooting while picking up stuff from the table.
hey thanks! hope it helps with your own rig build. And okay, thanks for the tip! haha filming is always so awkward
I subscribed when I saw that stop motion sequence. Keep up the great work!
Dallen Pace hey thank you very much! Welcome to the channel. I don’t do stop motion very often, so it was fun to make.
Dallen Taylor Yeah, I did as well. A lot of creators wouldn’t have taken the time but it was exactly the way I wanted to see it come together after watching him assemble it and explain each piece.
FIRST OFF... I subbed. SECOND... wow dude, im literally going to get everything you have right now. Thank you, well explained, its perfect.
Matt Del Videos VLOGS THANK YOU! I appreciate the support man. I hope you’re rig turns out the way you want. Definitely customize it and make it your own, these parts should be a great ground to work off of.
I totally agree, thank you for posting those links, I think some of them aren't linking directly to the item anymore but I'll figure it out. I'm planning my rig now using your example, it looks great, I have the A7Riii so this setup will help a lot. @@chadwin
Matt Del Videos VLOGS yeah no problem! I’ll check out the links and see if I can fix the broken ones soon. Again, good luck on your rig build. Tag me with a pic when it’s done on insta or Twitter!
Yeah for sure thanks! 😁😁 Chadwin Smith
@@DBFamilyVlog so did you get it?
The stop motion portion was a really cool touch, and I love that you added that into this. Really cool setup! I use to do video, then switched mainly over to photography, but now want to build up a cinema rig again, so this really helps give me some good ideas!
well, photography tends to be a much cheaper hobby/craft to maintain. so you might be better off not rigging out your camera rig again! haha! Thanks for watching--making the stop motion scene was the most fun part of course
Simply the best rig build video I've seen yet.
Thanks bro, keep on keeping on 😎👍
hey thanks! appreciate that a lot. keep rocking!!
is there any solution to control the sony A7s settings without even mess with it
Right now, I don't know of any options that allow you to control the A7s remotely as far as settings go.
Jeez this makes my budget A7iii rig look like a joke. Love the quality of this video though man!
Joey Alford nah dude, I just checked your video out, that looks like a good rig too, simple but effective!
Chadwin Smith thanks man I appreciate you checking it out. For a lightweight setup it’s not bad but it’s no where near yours Wow
Joey Alford yeah for sure man! Honestly sometimes I run a smaller and lighter setup like yours, just depends on the shoot
budget and a7iii doesn't fit in one sentence...
@@saftschinken2353 haha touche, the rig itself was pretty universal and added up to about $250, so I mean that's budget imo
Touché ,that was brilliant.
Nice set up, I am also using nucleus nano for the follow focus but am having difficulties to mount it on the rig. Would you be so kind to put the link of that 15mm rod adapter to mount the FF on the rod. Thanks nice tutorial very straight forward
CZcamss been hiding your channel from me! Exactly what I was looking for! subbed
haha thanks! welcome to the channel! I'm glad CZcams finally let me out of the box.
Guess is 4500 to rig out.
Update....After I saw the Ninja Atmos V, I knew my guess was screwed. Lol. Question for a newbie...Im assuming you do all audio in post with this setup?
Would this set up work with the G7’s (despite lenses) I’m mostly talking about the atomic and power situation
loved the whole video so much, it was so entertaining!!
Nice! But I like to call it "8bit motion sickness box" (get it? Because rolling shutter effect...)
SmallDeekGeorge hahaha 😂 yeah the Sony cams have a lot of rolling shutter, but really most mirrorless cams without global shutter do
Do you have a budget rig? For the a7s? I already have the camera
Obscure Cinema you could do a build out similar to this one and it’s a lot cheaper. czcams.com/video/WF4XCURXiLk/video.html
How did you get the monitor holder onto the handle? The screws it came with don’t fit
nice stop motion of the rig getting built out!
Thanks man! It was fun to make
Imagine when he adds audio.
8:27 That click was SOO satisfying.
😂😂 re-watched it and you're totally right. I love when things lock into place and make a sound.
So, do you not use mics for your build or is sound handled off rig? Personally would love to add a mic input option to this rig.
Definitely go for the smallrig wooden handle on the right. I have it now over a year and it is really good.
Ben Mauser okay that’s good to know. I haven’t seen a ton of people using it, I need to get it still!
can I get this materials online , I need to know much more about this product
Abhinand SIYA yes! I’ve linked to all the parts in the description! ☝️
@@chadwin i dont see the link for the 15mm rod adapter for the nano wheel
@@phil_dp here's what you need! tilta.com/shop/nucleus-nano-hand-wheel-15mm-rod-adapter/
Im currently a RED user but I started on Sony! I like the form factor of this setup.....and yes I still slap a matte box on the front of the RED lol. Gotta look the part haha!
That’s awesome man! I wish I could afford a RED, just rented them. They have the perfect form factor IMO, so I’ve tried to replicate them with my smaller DSLR’s. And yes, the matte box look is so good and useful
Hello have à question si this compatible with a7s3 ? Thanks to your response
thanks for sharing, would love to see a video of test footage like your running clip
umm.. before video: My cart has a EOS and a Lens After video: Chapter 7! Great video but way outside my tiny budget, but I did save just in case 😬
SHOOT VIDEO NOT PEOPLE keep saving and buying the parts that you need and want over time. Took me many years to build my rigs
Looks nice with the Ninja V, but I doubt you're taking much advantage of the Prores422, as the A7s outputs 8-bit only. Difference to internal recorded footage is not tooo big.
davidivjak yeah. This is actually the one case where the Ninja does make a big difference for me. The a7s can only shoot 4k with an external recorder, so I get a lot of use out of it. It does suck that it’s only 8 bit though.
@@chadwin Oh yea, forgot the A7s can't output UHD. Well, in this case it makes sense :)
@@ZeroHunter93 yeah, exactly. The a7sii added internal 4k, so having the Ninja is a need for me right now.
@@chadwin a7siii pre order available now, just saying.
BREAD MAKING PLAYS I know!!! I really want to, but holy cow $3500 is a lot of money.....
Swap the A7S for a ZCam E2 or F6 and that rig would be killer. Like the functionality of it all. Great vid.
I have the smallrig monitor mount and want to buy the top handle. However, the link to the tophandle in the description doesn't seem to be the same as the one in the video. I want to make sure the monitor mounts to the very top of the handle.... can anyone clarify which top handle this is?
Ben Allison yeah, the top handle in this video isn’t meant to have a monitor mounted on the front like I did, I jerry rigged it’s with some extra long screws I had. What I actually recommend is a few other top handles that have threads in the front meant for mounting your monitor. Check out this vid for a few more better options!
czcams.com/video/-lMWyl4nKA0/video.html
I feel like the only benefit worth justifying the cost is the look and perceived value that client's may feel, but in terms of actually boosting the cameras capabilities.... ehhh
Hud Productions it does make the camera look more professional yes, however it does Not effect the image. What it Does do, is add features I need for bigger productions like wireless follow focus, Wireless video transmission, pro ND filters, and all day battery life. Very useful when it comes to camera capabilities
True, but if you're recording externally (depending on the camera), you do get that little bit extra flexibility due to a better colour space - aside from that, the rest is just convenience on set.
Glad someone said it. You'd be better off investing that kind of money in either quality lenses, or a higher quality camera right from the start.
It's mostly cosmetics, like that oversized, comically looking "lens hood" (honestly, that's just what it is).
And yes, while there are functional pieces, they strike me as so specific that their everyday usability stands in no relation to their cost.
All in all, it looks impressive, without being impressive.
amazing setup, still love my old a7s
heck yeah! The a7s still has such a good image compared to other newer cameras.
@@chadwin The A7s .. yes, nice camera, but I sold it and bought a Pocket 4K.. Day and night.
Lucian Mihai Purușniuc yeah man, I just got the 6k and I’ve been loving it too! The color science is so much better! Also the menu system is so much easier and more intuitive. czcams.com/video/UDHefkwJ1nw/video.html
Hey man,
I seen you already touched on this but just had a question. I have a very similar set up and the exact same handle. I want to mount my monitor in the same place and seen that the screws are too short. Do you perhaps know what size screws yuh used to make this work. Also I seen that you said to another person that you didn’t recommend doing it that way? Just wondering why?
Cheers,Blain
Blain LeBlanc nice, it’s really a good setup! For the top handle, I used to extra long M5 screws from another part I purchased, it works better it’s not nearly as secure as it would be with something built for it. I recommend getting a top handle with 1/4 20 threads on the front. This top handle is my new favorite. czcams.com/video/-lMWyl4nKA0/video.html
Wow! What a setup! I hope to achieve something to this degree one man! My ultimate reference guide 😂💯
That price is my entire barber class!
Moises Ayala yeah. It definitely all adds up. I built it over many years though, so it’s been a long game investment.
This set looks more expensive than a real camera :) Anyway it's a good example how to get the best of whatever you already have :)
How did you mount the Monitor mount on the top handle? Wich screws did you use?
TheProMan98 I actually used two extra long m5 screws that I had from another part. They happened to work, but I’d recommend actually getting a top handle with 1/4 20 threads on the front.
I had a issue with my Ninja V/transmitter that you didn't seem to have. the out on the ninja v will not send a signal to my transmitter. I tested the our port by sending it straight to another monitor and that worked fine. And suggestions on fixing this issue?
HATCH 86 Films hmm that’s definitely strange. What transmitter are you using? I’d honestly give the manufacturer a call or email and see if there are any settings on the transmitter that need adjusting.
Note to self: Don't un-mount this ever.
People who dismiss matte boxes are the same videographers who throw on crop bars in post after shooting 16:9 the whole time to get the "cinematic" look.
And they're just dumb, because matte boxes can help you a lot on a shoot, plus, FILTERS MAANNNNNNNNN
Bodhi Ouellette yeah. I love using matte boxes to cut down on flares and drop in my ND filters. They’re def necessary on larger more pro shoots.
the only reason people put black bars in post, because they want to use the "end screen" function in youtube. CZcams only support End Screen with videos of aspect ratio in 16:9 only
Zul Norizan very true ☝️☝️ I’ve uploaded videos in widescreen and it won’t allow end screen elements unless it’s 16x9. Pretty lame IMO
is there a way to get that second monitor signal without going wireless? Like tethering but for the video?
Penelope Martinez um yeah, you could plug in a long HDMI cable to a second monitor coming out of the ninja v.
ive got a ninja inferno..it has a dc in on the back....can I just skip the battery eliminator and plug a dtap to barrel right into the dc in?
Cloud9Photography yes. You can do exactly that! I’ve done it with our Inferno at work and it works fine.
When you use a canon glass on the Sony camera don’t you lose autofocus ?
Exactly. But thats why I use all manual lenses.
That's what he uses the follow focus rig for. Cinema lenses aren't auto focus.
Dop: so lets change lens for 24mm
Rig: No way fck!!!
u dont shoot video with a 24 mm bruh
@@davide4313 why not? Why can't you shoot video with 24mm?
who else added half of these items on their amazon wishlist ? sick video video man ! thanks for this
How many hours will that v mount battery power this rig? I am thinking of moving to v mount instead of NP 970s
Thirty and Rollin the v mount battery will power the Sony Alpha camera alone for an entire day, I mean 8+ hours of filming easily. However, if you add a lot of power hungry things like the Atomos recorder, wireless transmitter, etc. it will last about 3-4 hours max of continuous shooting.
@@chadwin Thanks, good to know. I am getting 1.5 hours with my a7s and monitor powered off my np 970s.
dude that price can buy a house in my country.
what country?
keeping film alive bukinafaso
Same here too. In some parts of Nigeria, you can purchase two plots of land and build a duplex with that amount.
@@cool_lateef so youre telling me that with less than 2 months worth of paychecks i can build a house in nigeria?
@@ukaros1912 yes you can. If that's how much you make. We don't have all of the crazy economic restrictions put on the people by the government in most western countries. But there's a caveat. You can't get build a house with that amount in the cities. As you know, when it comes to real estate, location determines the cost.
*Me* : *watching this video*
*My bank* : *Don't even think about it*
Unknown Savage 😂😂😂
@@chadwin 😀
In my case it's not my bank account, but my wife 😔
Excellent work! and thanks for explaining EACH piece and availability.
Frankie2012channel thank you! I hope it helps
Hey, I'm curious as to which shoulder rig you'd mount this to. Any suggestions?
Justin Allen I use a SmallRig shoulder pad and some other brand I can’t remember for the grips. I’m working on a shoulder rig video soon!
are you able to use a gimbal with that?
Lazy Sunday kind of....the whole top part, camera and cage are quick release removable and then I just unplug everything and put it on a gimbal. It would take a very large gimbal to support the full rail rig and a v mount battery.
This man is building a time machine
Skayzie 😂😂 Yep 🤖
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Thanks for this! Which picture profile do you shoot in with your a7s ?
theroyalmob definitely, thanks for watching! This video explains my picture profile in detail czcams.com/video/QNaPkxMQsaQ/video.html
This camera footage have eligibility to ott platform s ?
nice video man but your rig needs a spacer so that the lens sits flush with with the matte box
Depot msa yeah. The 15mm rod base actually has a riser so I can adjust where the lens sits in the matte box, I just have it really low in this video for some reason.
Legend says this video might destroys certain people's bank accounts.
Jake_ Wooo 😂😂😂😂 it’s been destroying mine for years.
awesome...thank u - great rig and great show u got
Glad you enjoyed it
what 15mm rod adaptor did you use?
When you max the civic out in need for sped pro street
D Dl 🤣🤣 truth 🚙
Imagine dropping that😂😂
I guess it wouldn't take much damage compared to dropping the camera by itself, that rig looks very solid imo
Skous G I’ve had nightmares about dropping my camera or drone in water haha!
i would cry
Hello Chadwin, brother! Mega sweet rig there, man! Awesome work! Wishing you the best, bro! :)
Hey, thanks man! Best of luck and happy shooting to you!
Are theese rigs easy to take apart, Id like to be able to remove it quickly so I can use the same camera for video and photography, and not take 30 minutes to switch between the two
There are some things done right here, and others that are done for no reason. My biggest issue is if you're putting on a follow focus why on earth would you use a wireless one? I mean unless you ALWAYS have a first AC that can use it, it makes no sense. It's just another device sucking power from the v mount and another point of failure for the rig. Just get a good manual follow focus if you're going to be pulling your own focus. Also get something, anything for audio, the internal mic on the a7s is garbage, should only ever be used for scratch audio. also get a clip on matte box, gonna save you a lot of time and you wont need a donut. Also that nd throttle doesnt use the best glass so your color accuracy will be off. Just buy some drop in filters for your matte box, 4x4 drop in ND isnt that expensive.
Julien Mamazza all good points! And there are actually reasons for them all.
I’ve been using the ND Throttle primarily cause it acts like a great “internal ND” but it does add some vignetting and color shift. I do have 4x4 ND filters but prefer variable for convenience and speed-this has all been solved though-my latest video explains it better! czcams.com/video/f8xtEzeBEnE/video.html
I used to use nice solid manual follow focus, but have since upgraded to the Nucleus Nano. It’s actually much smoother and doesn’t take any force to turn the wheel, which helps prevent camera shake when pulling focus. Also, on larger client shoots, we do often slide it right off and have someone pull focus.
I’m almost Always recording professional audio separately and then syncing it in post, so the crappy internal mic actually works fine for scratch. I’m not gonna add my shotgun mic for slightly better audio when I’ll never actually use it.
Anyways, the setup isn’t for everyone, but it works well for the work that I do!
recorder for the camera which can not send a good video (10bitb4:2:2) via HDMI its almost the same as internal recording and the screen goes to black when you connect to any recorder or monitor without any information on display! there are so many pointless actions these days
Mohsen Moghaddas you’re right it’s only 8 bit. But here’s the deal, the a7s has to use an external recorded to shoot in 4k, so it’s necessary for me. And the screen doesn’t go black when you connect a monitor, I can still my image and settings. Maybe that’s a different cam 🤷🏼♂️
@@chadwin Mohsen is probably thinking of a different cam such as the A7s2. Considering the a7s doesnt do internal 4K, the recorder makes sense. Great video!
Taylor Fauley thanks man! Yeah, exactly, I have to use the recorder for 4k on it.
I was awfully disappointed that Small Rig didnt have a wider selection of cages so, I made my own, to be 100% honest, it would've been a better idea to call them and ask them if one could transfer over, instead, my idiot self spent around 70$ on air craft grade aluminium and around 4 prototypes to make one for my D7500. I then milled it out on the CNC mill, I'm a CNC nerd if you didn't pick that up already.
I'm also a partial idiot as the project took me around three months of my personal weekends to get it to go.
That's actually Super cool! If i could do CNC at all, I would definitely be making new parts and pieces all of the time! I'm sure it was a lot of work, but worth it to have something custom. SmallRig does partner with creators though, next time send them your CNC design and a lot of times they'll actually make it.
Which output on dp500iii did you use for powering the camera? 8v 5a or 5v 2a?
Awesome video! Wish I could've watched this 10 years back with my starter camera -- I would've gone wild
David Cash thanks! Yeah, haha once you have money for a “real” cinema camera, you won’t want to go back to rigging up DSLR’s
Get rid of that little variable ND, it's cheap glass and effects your image quality and invest in some good glass to put in the matte box so it's not just for looks. Seeing someone with an empty matte box just looks goofy unless you simply don't need a filter at that time. Matte box would also fit better if you drop it down just a touch, the wider glass may show the bottom edge.
Michael Cheser - Natural Visions Media yeah, you’re definitely right. The ND throttle adapter does add a slight color cast and some vignetting sometimes. It’s worked pretty well for me though. I’ve now switched to a new matte box and ND setup though that’s a great fit with high quality glass! czcams.com/video/f8xtEzeBEnE/video.html
@@chadwin I think it's definitely a very cool product. There are some new ones in the works at the moment that will obviously cost more but be much better glass almost as if they're built into the camera. If people want to use a matte box I always recommend using filters in the box as it protects the front optic, the filters are much higher quality, and they last a lifetime and can be used with any camera or lens.
Michael Cheser - Natural Visions Media that’s great advice. I usually shoot with a UV filter on my lenses as protection, but a filter in the matte box at all times is a great way to do it too! I’ve definitely seen a big difference in the quality of glass from a 4x4 filter compared to the screw on kind.
So you have a big ”cinema” camera with 8-bit recording you cannot grade properly? I shoot on Red because of great raw, or on Mirorless because of the portability. With this setup you lose both. What is the point?
That's awesome you're able to shoot on a RED all the time. I've rented it for shoots, but for most people it's not something they can afford to drop 20-50 thousand dollars on! So making a "cinema rig" out of what you have is worth it. It does only have 8-bit but I still love the full frame image out of it.
Man you clearly missed out on a HUGE point that this video is making...
@@chadwin I'm not saying I use RED all the time. I'm just saying I use it when I need real cinematic quality for proper grading. It's quite cheap to rent. For smaller shows, I often use mirrorless because of portability and ease of use. This thing you've made looks great, but It's heavy, not easy to assemble, not portable and despite all that, It still shoots 8-bit that's hell to grade. That's why I see no point, aside from the fact it looks better for clients.
@@brunosavastano1851 That's possible. Tell me..
Jaroslav Atry to just make the most out of whatever camera you already have
Excellent presentation!
Exactly what I was looking for
Awesome! glad you found the video and i hope it was helpful with your own camera rig
I watched this twice. Now I'm broke and waiting for an amazon order. lol
Street Drummer 😂😂 yeah, if you buy all the parts at once it’s a lot! I hope your rig turns out the way you want
@@chadwin Thanks man! Yeah it was pretty pricey, but I'm pretty confident its gonna be a perfect rig for me! Love the content man! Keep it up!
Yall cinema people are crazy bro
Brendan Connolly 😂😂
Hey Chadwin! I have a question about the nucleus nano, did you meneged to use the r/s button on the focus wheel to triger recording on camera?
Right now, the functionality of R/S button from Tilta isn't setup up and working wirelessly, but they do sell trigger cables (you just have to get one that works with your camera)
tilta.com/shop/nucleus-nano-run-stop-cables/
Another company has built a wireless bluetooth adapter for the pocket 4k/6k
ble4k.com/
First, thanks for doing this video, When I did the research, I realized building a set up like this would be perfect for me.
I already had an A7iii. Had to use the Small rig 2087 cage for that series. Also had to get a bolt on 1939 rosette because the 2087 version doesn't have one attached. I used it to attach an extension arm for the follow focus handle. I like having the control down by my right thumb. I used a different Follow focus set up as well as a monitor that reads SD cards instead of using SSD.
I also added a shoulder pad and hang the V lock battery and mount as a counter weight just behind my shoulder on the rails - works awesome.
Not complaining - the entire set up cost me $1,658.
With a little research anyone can find a solid set up for their camera that includes everything in this video in one form or another.
Well worth the investment.
Douglas Proce it sounds like you’ve created an awesome custom setup for your A7iii! Do you have any shots of it on your channel? I always love to see how people are rigging their cams.
@@chadwin Not yet, still kitting out. Will be posting photos and a Tutorial video like this one.
Just wondering if all of this will fit in to my £24 budget?
Harry Jackson 😂😂 should be fine!
Chadwin Smith so how much is the whole setup?
ubal2 about 7k USD
You can make it out of cardboard :P
Sony A7- This isn't even my Final Form!!
C S 😂😂😂
Does the battery door on the cam body stay open when the dummy battery’s in?
No, there’s a small hole you can fit the cable through