Mounting Full Cage BMPCC4K on Moza Air Cross 2 and Balancing it | Ming Effect
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Ming shows how to adjust the BMPCC4K with full cage onto the Moza Air Cross 2 and how to balance it. Also discusses the Moza's recharge times and solutions.
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I've just bought my second BMPCC4K to use on a gimbal and for general run and gun style use. My setup is somewhat similar to yours in that I use a SmallRig cage to which I've added a Samsung SSD and SmallRig holder, an Andoer battery holder a bit like yours but it not only comes with the standard Weipu plug installed, it also has a 7.4V output for my monitor, plus a Rode VideoMic NGT. The lens I use is an old Olympus 12-60mm f2.8-4 that has manual focus and allows me to use the gimbal follow focus motor.
For attaching to my gimbal (a FeiyuTech AK2000) I just remove the monitor and screw the unit into place. It took all of about a minute to balance the unit, but contrary to every video that I've seen, I flip the gimbal arm around so that the two tilt arms are on the left of the gimbal handle and the camera ports are on that side of the gimbal when the unit is attached. The unit fits perfectly and doesn't require counter-weights or anything else to balance. I've mentioned this mounting method a few times around the traps, but no one seems interested.
Terrific explanation of everything. Subscribed.
Thanks for the video.
Such a great explanation, thank you!
Thank you
I never comment on videos, but had to say thank you so much that was a great explanation! Im ready to shoot now
Your videos are giving so much good small tips adjustments , going more in deep with your experience on products . I hope y oull get some products to review in future . I had so much small tips to adjust big lenses + ifocus on my aircross 2 from your videos . (counterweight i ve never thought about it .)
Thank you, I'm glad to be of help. I am working on getting some other products on review and will certainly put them up once filmed.
@@mingeffect thanks to you , i didnt even think about adding weight (didnt know it exist) bought it , now i can put my 18-35 onto my aircross2 with even the mic on top
Sold I bought this gimbal because of you thanks
I hope you have many good years with it. Thank you for saying so
Nice... This gimbal rocks I have one, but sometimes it vibrates.
Those step up rings can be used as lens hood also... Have similar setup.🤪
very helpful ; )
Glad I could be of service
great video, I just purchased the moza aircross 2 and bmpcc4k I was wondering if you had any battery solutions that allows for longer shoot times
Here's the adapter I use, but because of the world situation at the moment, they are listing as unavailable.:SmallRig DV Battery Plate Adapter: amzn.to/2TfiGxq
But, I have it on a reliable source that this one will also work well: amzn.to/2WnpcVu
The batteries are standard NP-F style. I've been using these particular ones in the field a lot and they are holding up well:amzn.to/3cqXJbf
thanks for the video, it helps a lot. Can you tell where to get your full cage with the chase plate
Sure can, right here: SmallRig BMPCC 4K & 6K Cage for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera: amzn.to/2Pw6BTr
Very helpful... may i ask you which kind or brand of ND filter you use? Never have seen an "adjustable" ND filter... 2nd: is there auto focus support from the gimbal to BMPCC4K? regards from Austria
Thank you. I actually shot a video today about the filter. Look for that in a few days
If you put the camera alone (no cage) barebones with a light native lens, would you still need any additional plates or weights? Or can you balance it properly with the camera barebones without modding the gimbal?
Barebones with a light lens requires no extra weights. Thank you for your question
Don't you get some flare with the ND so far from the lens? I did when using so many adapter rings and went over to adapters with a bigger jump (ex. 52-->77mm)
I do not get flares unless I'm shooting in the sun. Detail will be washed out as you approach the sun, as with most any lens, but that's why I use the matte box in those cases. I use this matte box, which is under $20 Neewer Plastic Matte Box: amzn.to/2Vt2HNm
Do you think it would be possible to balance with the sigma 18-35mm with the small rig cage and follow focus?
As long as you don't top out over 7lbs, you should be fine. The sigma is a bit longer lens, so you would probably have to use counterweights, which add to the overall weight. Otherwise, the Moza Air 2 can take 9lbs and you should do well with it.
Do you use auto focus with this lens and setup? If you do what percentage of your footage can be use?
The BMPCC4K is a cinema camera. There is no autofocus option (at least not yet). You can double-tap the screen to point focus or press the dedicated focus button to point focus, but the camera doesn't do a continuous auto-focus. Thank you for your question.
hı dear friend.Thx for video.I also have bmpcc 4k and lumix 25 mm.But what is the set in front of the lens? Filters ?
In front of that lens is my SLR Magic MK II Variable ND Filter. That allows for easy adjustment of light coming into the lens, especially important in bright conditions.
A few questions . . . What is the power supply cradle and base you use and how is it attached? I notice you don't use the follow focus, by choice? Will it work with a SmallRig Half Cage?
Smallrig battery adapter - tinyurl.com/wtlhbyv
Correct, not using the follow focus was by choice. I have one. I use it. In some of my filming I'm rushing to shoot quickly and don't have the time for the setup. Also, some of the fly-by-wire lenses make using the follow focus a less than ideal choice, as their aren't accurate and dependable stops on either end of the rotation range to rack focus reliably.
I'm assuming you're referring to the power adapter working with the half cage? If so, there are plenty of holes for placement on the side and top. There shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for your questions.
Well done! Thanks! What cable did you use to connect the small rig adapter to the camera’s DC input? Would appreciate a link to purchase. I use the adopter on the original BMPCC, now I’m thinking of getting the “Blind spot gear power junkie” for my pocket 4K, hoping that the cable you use will work.
DC 5.5/2.5 Power Cable Coiled Cable for BMPCC 4K: amzn.to/2wfb5qD
Does the gimbal charge the bmpcc? If so how and how many hrs and do you get?
No, it doesn't charge the bmpcc4k, unfortunately.
Have you add a follow focus?
I have. I can produce a video showing it, if there's interest?
Ming Effect definitely
My camera on the gimbal always seems to lean to the right. Any ideas how to fix this?
My latest video addresses that problem. Enjoy
@@mingeffect thank you so much for reply. Your videos have been so helpful when im using the moza aircross 2.