How’s your camera rig build coming along? What’re you gonna add next?! ⬇️Lemme know below. 🎥 🔨 🔩

@S9universe

2 жыл бұрын

currently setting a powerbank holder under the plate, givin power to the monitor and cam (with powerpipe 12v for the monitor and usb dummy battery for the cam)

@Adi-vi8is

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the X-T4 cage fits onto the X-T1? Because I didn't find one even on ebay and Amazon

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Adi-vi8is I don’t think so. Cages are typically very model specific and form fitting.

@Adi-vi8is

2 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Is there another way to mount something to it to stabilize footage?

@johnpatricklim4509

2 жыл бұрын

currently waiting for parts to deliver...

Love seeing more Fuji filmmakers. The USB-A to C works with the Fuji. I thought you need Power Delivery to power the camera.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, Fujifilm really makes some incredible cameras, such a nice look out of cam. You can power it via USB A to C, but it is a slower trickle than PD from USBC to C.

This was one of my favourite cage build, thanks for the vid.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thank you much!! hope it helps with your own build out

That‘s by far the best rig I ever seen. It‘s perfect! I am waiting for tilta to drop their cage for the bmpcc 6k pro. Definitely going to purchase the same side handle. I also got the tokina 11-20mm but the atx-i version.

Hi there. Always enjoy whatching your camera rigs, the best on youtube.

Thanks very much for your advice. I follow you from Italy with great interest. Good boy! Keep it up. Good day!

Appreciate your work man, thanks!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Chadwin, I never get tired of these rig build-out videos. This one is top-notch! Also, that follow focus handle seems almost indispensable. If I'm pulling focus on my own, is there any benefit to the Tilta wooden knob over this handle?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll keep making the rig builds as long as y’all keep finding them useful! The only advantage to the Side focus handle over the focus wheel is the fact that it’s more comfortable and stable to hold when doing handheld work. Both work and do nearly the same job though!

Thanks for video I was looking for this

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching! Always appreciate your support on the vids.

Thanks for the content

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

of course, thanks for watching!

For me a full rig like that with a V-mount battery, rods, follow-focus and matte box is just way too BIG. Could you make another great video about "a minimalist rig for handheld shooting with the X-T4"? I am building mine with side handles and an external monitor, all of which can be easily detached as they have quick release NATO clamps. That way I can very quickly return back to the simple X-T4 + cage setup for photos and more discreet run&gun shooting.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, it's definitely still a pretty large setup once everything is attached and it's heavy. Having everything NATO mount would be awesome, but sometimes they don't make all the parts you need in NATO. Have you watched my other video on the compact X-T4 rig? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpOmqcqAkpzbgcY.html

That's some epic B-roll at 1:04

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a clip from the full review of the Crane 2S kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJuklMaudcLSdZs.html

Thanks for the video, it definitely helps a lot ))

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps, thanks again for watching! 🤛🏻

sometimes i just wish when you do the shake test, everything just goes everywhere😂 I wish i didn’t but stilll haha

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆 honestly that’d be hilarious! But also sad...It’d be like if all the ice cream fell out when the Dairy Queen employee flips your Oreo blizzard over. 😢 🍦

@SidelineMediaCo

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Dude yes! exactly. i always “want” that to happen too haha

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

@@SidelineMediaCo 🤣 some people just wanna see the world burn 🔥

@SidelineMediaCo

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin and those some people are us! 🤙🤣

I love this thanks....

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! hope it helps!

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Thank you very much for your very informative rig videos! Have you any first-hand experience with the Smallrig 2272 base plate? I would like to use this instead of the 1674 because it allows me to mount my camera cage directly onto the Arca Swiss receiver.

Oh, I've seen a ton of videos to find a bit more instructions/inspirations for a rig I'm building right now. And this video is the best I've seen. Chapeau bas! Great piece of content, great instructions and hints. T h a n k y o u Chadwin!

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

awesome! I really hope the video was helpful and that your own camera rig build turns out the way you want!

Bad magic arms are bad of course, but if you don't skimp on it and grab a cine-arm, titan arm, or even the more expensive ball mount arms with locating pins, they're great pieces of kit to have in the case.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, that's true there are some really bad magic arms. I've used a few decent magic arms that are more expensive, but even still they have their limitations and eventually give way to gravity and enough weight. that's why i just prefer different rigging options.

@robertman369

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin try one with arri locating pins, no spin whatsoever and it’s all the convenience with none of the spin! I’m running a BM video assist 12g 7”, by far the heaviest monitor I’ve used on camera. Tilt friction mount can’t hold it up, went with a strong arm with locating pins and it’s holding the weight perfectly 👍🏽

Thank you!!!!

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!

Would you recommend powering the camera by USB-C rather than using a dummy battery? Does that mean you keep the regular battery in the camera and basically "charge" it while its inside the camera? Do you have to be careful with voltage with USB-C or is that more for when using dummy batteries and d-taps?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

With the Fujifilm X-T4, they recommend powering it via USBC. I can’t even find a dummy battery for that cam. You have to leave the battery in and yes It does charge the battery. The usb power output is lower (I think around 8v) so it won’t fry the camera. For most other cams, you can find dummy batteries though that work! Either way is good IMO.

@NickSavino

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Thanks for the reply Chadwin! Great that’s what I thought. I’m going to get the a7siii and am thinking it might be better to power usbc rather than with a dummy battery

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickSavino yeah! I’d recommend powering the a7siii via USBC as well. I did a full rig build of it recently with a dummy battery, but you have to completely remove the battery door since there’s no hole cut for a cable.

@NickSavino

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin awesome. Thanks so much for the help chadwin and great videos

@NickSavino

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Do you have a preferred SSD to pair with the Ninja V? I dont want to spend an arm and a leg on the angelbird, but want something that is reliable. I'm a bit nervous about skipped frames, etc. Any preference or SSD that's worked well for you? Thanks

If I can get all my neighbors to sign over their covid relief checks to me I'm going to build a rig just like this.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 this is the best plan I've heard so far.

That thumbnail was sickkk, did you make it😦

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤛🏻 I did and it was probably my favorite part about making this video 😆

ur the best man. I just saved so much time and money watching this vid. like AND subscribe. 🤓

@chadwin

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your rig! Thanks for the sub

My cage has an integrated NATO rail on it, but I also want my rig to be small and compact. Would you recommend the NATO top handle over the mini bolt-on top handle you showed? The NATO seems much more convenient, but I also want my rig to be small, which is why the mini top handle is appealing to me.

Question about the Titla handle, does it ever get unsynchronized with the lense in the middle of use?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! It doesn’t, because it’s technically no longer wireless once you plug in the micro USB cable, it maintains a strong connection for lens control

Nice

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What do you think of the XT4 vs the Panasonic S5 for video and photo work?

hi, Need your help..I was trying to find out the small Vmount you showed on the smallrig web site. Perhaps , do you know the part number ? Is it comes with rodes ? becaue on the website, I didn't find any with rods included. I've found the ones with p/n 2991, it that one ? Can you help me ? Appreciate. THx

Hey man, awesome video! Quick question. Which D-tap cable are you using to power the camera from the V-mount battery? Thanks

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

for this rig, I was actually using a USB to USB-C cable and plugged into the USB port on the V-mount battery. With the X-T4, it's best to use USBC PD though, so i recommend this one Mini V-mount Battery geni.us/FXLion

Question: Would this V mout battery setup work for a Sony A7III?

Handsome rig 😉. Is it front heavy to focus with that focus handle which located a bit behind?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's actually pretty well balanced, not too front heavy. The focus handle is right off the left side of the camera, but I have it tilted forward cause it was more comfortable, you can tilt it to any angle though!

There is cage for Canon T6

💯❤❤

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍🏻

Is there any problem with battery life on xt4? Why to add so much bulk? I would understand it if you need to power monitor and follow focus but like this...

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

there isn't a problem with the battery life on the xt4, but typically when im shooting professional shoots, I don't want to worry about battery life at all, so 1 hour of battery life just doesn't cut it. with a v-mount I can go 3-4 hours or more.

nice

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@S9universe

2 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin you're welcome

Okay. Magic arms suck for my field monitor. What can is use instead?

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

you can use something like a smallrig monitor mount and put it on your cage or top handle. works much better! Monitor Mount (ARRI) geni.us/ARRImount Monitor Mount NATO geni.us/NATO2x

What lens is on the XT4

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

its the tokina cinema 11-20 geni.us/tokina

I've been learning filmmaking and editing videos for a while now and I'm ready to make the first big investment. I want a camera system that's reliable for getting into professional client work but is still within my budget. I'm looking at spending no more than $1000-$1400 on a camera body and no more than $1000 on a one and done lens. And then after that I'd spend no more than $500 on rigging like a cage, monitor, etc. I'd love your recommendation for a first time reliable and professional camera system. I'd also be willing to buy used gear. Thank you! (I've been looking at the gh5 but I'd love to hear what you have to say.)

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, that's a tough one to say exactly because there are so many great options. However, i think the Blackmagic pocket cinema camera 4k is a great place to start, big screen so you don't need an external monitor right away, has BRAW, great color science, etc. but you will need to rig it out some and always manual focus. if you want great autofocus and photos capabilites, I'd get the Sony a66600! If you want nice colors and 10bit, i'd get a used X-t3, great photos, decent autofocus. As far as lenses, again depends on if you want AF or manual focus. So maybe the Sigma 18-35 as a good all around lens.

@SamAxtell

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin That's great insight. I found an x-t4 for $1450 on Walmart haha. I could pair that with the sigma 18-35 while staying around $2000. Would that be a better option? Although I'd have to use an adapter. I saw your video about x-t4 settings and you used a K&F concept adapter. Would I still be able to use autofocus? Thanks

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamAxtell that's a GREAT price for the X-T4! um, yes you can definitely adapt the lens but no with the K&F adapter (technically you could but aperture control and autofocus wouldn't work) so you need an adapter with electronic connections.

@SamAxtell

3 жыл бұрын

I might go for the bmpcc 4k and rig it out.

I'm hoping to get my first camera for my birthday any advice ? 😄

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! Totally depends on your budget and the type of videos you wanna make. But if you have the money, the Sony a6600 is a Great camera to start with or Fujifilm X-T3.

@leonfontius5300

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadwin Awesome thank you.

Rig price?

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

oh good question, lemme add it up and get back to you!

First

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

Winning!!

Do you have a portfolio? Or you just do setups and camera builds like this? If so...why? What's the point? Cheers.

@chadwin

3 жыл бұрын

......i do video production full time every single day and have been for a long time. I do the rigs builds for fun and to show others creative ways to rig out there own gear. yes i actually shoot. no I don't just in my office all day and review stuff like some people. Most of my recent work I can't share here cause its owned by the production company I work for. some of my work is on my site. www.acrylicstudios.net/videos

Make short your useless talks and show more content.

@chadwin

2 жыл бұрын

I have dozens and dozens of videos on my channel with b-roll footage and examples. fell free to watch any of them