Im happy to have my 4K upgraded to a classic 6K maxed out Rig. My rig is 90% similar and I love the BM colors. Every project I earn more experience for clients and my art. Thanks, good work. Best Dominik
Such a wonderful breakdown, thanks Flo! Would love to see more videos from you about lighting, whether it comes to learning how to use natural light to your advantage when out doing run and gun shoots, to how you personally like to light indoor scenes
Thanks man!! With regards to natural light this might help a little : ruclips.net/video/EcNBRXZ_OlU/видео.html And I will in mind the subject about lighting for indoor scenes :)
Amazing as usual!! Thanks a lot. One question about the "Backup" - i shoot Weddings or smaller Start Up Companies. I usually use a Samsung T5 1TB, but i am always scared if suddenly the Samsung crashes down with all the footage on it. How do you "save" yourself in terms of backup (especially for wedding kind of shots, long days)? Thanks and keep going.
Thank you!! That is one of the reasons that I prefer to use Cfasts and I keep the Samsungs for backup to actually store the files so I have two copies at all times in two different spots. I have around 3 Cfasts and 2 or 3 T5s for storage on each shoot usually.
@@OfTwoLands Hi, yeah, there i have the confusion, so is it possible to Dual Record on the BMCPC6kPRO to CFast and Samsung T5 at the same time? Thanks.
i absolutely love my G2. yeah it's not the smallest thing, but when i absolutely just want something to toss in a bag when i'm out and about, that's what my BMPCC OG is for, but yeah the G2 is just a stunningly fantastic body, and I do have the Meike FF Prime 35mm T2.1 with a Aria black mist. So i may look into that power supply. I have the Blackmagic battery pack for the G2, but it just makes the thing taller, and kind of makes adding my Tilta follow focus a bit tricky.
The 6K G2 is such good value and I bet the 35mm Meike FF is awesome! Love those lenses :) Personally I prefer to use the battery pack since you can remove it and still use the regular cage.
I go with the S5, smallrig cage, crane 2S gimbal with follow focus, lumix 50mm f1.8 & Surri T1.5 anamorphic, variable ND (1-10) . A 5" bestview monitor (not recomended since LCD is coming unglued from box). Mics are either a wired or wireless lav, or a cheap Boya on camera. May upgrade to the S5 II at the next black friday sales (for the auto focus).
Hey Flo, have you had any issues with the top flap of your matte box flapping in the wind? I have the Smallrig Mini Matte Box Lite, and it's so lightweight that slight wind rattles it. Curious if you've had this issue and a solution.
Hey, not really! That being said I use the Tilta Mini and the NISI C5 more. If it is really windy then I will try not to use a matte box altogether to reduce wind resistance.
Loved this video. Thanks for creating it. My concern is that your link in the description just takes me to the basic company website for the small rig. I’m new to this, so I was hoping for links to the exact product you recommend. I want the cage you show with the handle and place to attach the microphone. Please, share if possible. Again, thanks!
Thanks for watching!! I always put a general link for Smallrig since the handle I use is quite old and different from the newest ones and their products on amazon is often sold out. My cage is the main 6K Pro cage and with it you can attach a mic directly via cold shoe. :)
I just bought & set one up on Florian's suggestion and it seems like a solid piece of kit. It seems like a more user friendly shape than v-mounts and it's really nice being able to power additional gear like a monitor or focus unit like the Tilta Nano.
J’ai à peu près ton setup mid-range, mais j’utilise aussi beaucoup le tokina 11-16 ainsi que le canon 35mm f2 pour son IS. J’aimerais bien dans le futur ajouter un objectif pour avoir un certain caractère par exemple pour des clips, et je me tâte entre le meike que tu montres ou un contax zeiss 28mm. T’en penses quoi?
Merci d'avoir regardé! Le Tokina a l'air d'etre vraiment sympa. Cette année pour ma part j'ai pas mal envie de tester des zooms cine. Alors les deux objectifs te donneront du caractere. Tout depend de ce que tu recherches. Les Meike sont s35 et de vrais objectifs cinema et le Zeiss est plus dur a trouver, il faut le modifier mais couvre plein format. Cette video pourrait peut etre t'aider : ruclips.net/video/Cyms9LcOy08/видео.html
This video reminded me of when years ago, on a Linkedin group, I received a series of insults for having proposed the BMPCC 6K (the 6K pro hadn't yet been released on the market) as a camera for documentary filmmaking. Judging by the comments below I must say instead that you have built a healthy community made up of good guys, far away from the toxicity that is felt elsewhere. Anyway, the setup I would use is BMPCC 6K G2 (or a Sigma FP) with cine-modded Contax Zeiss lenses: an all-arounder, a nifty-fifty, and telephoto (Sonnar 135mm f2.8 might be an option). Not a big fan of zoom lenses, but I recognize their usefulness in certain scenarios. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any good quality vintage zoom lenses and one thing I would love to see come out on the market would be some sort of affordable Angenieux zoom lens, maybe Meike could make something like that, let's see.
Some people love to give their negative input and lots of keyboard warriors out there unfortunately. Sorry you had that kind of experience. I am lucky with my audience, yes :) And I agree the zooms never have the same quality as my other lenses but are so useful for doco and travel work, and the IS helps a ton sometimes. This year I definitely want to get my hands on some cine zooms and see if it bridges that gap.
@@OfTwoLands you're right. You can also check out Fujinon MK series, they seem to be interesting, Phillip Bloom did a short film using them on BMPCCK 4K some years ago
Great video, thanks for sharing mate! Personally I absolutely love my OG BMPCC and I use it when I can, but more often than not (when the corporate clients demand higher resolution, as they often times do) I'll go with my Lumix S5, GH5 or G9. Still great tools. Anyhoo, cheers!
Thanks for watching!! The OG pocket is still such a good little cam, especially for personal projects! And I've got a few friends shooting on the GH series and they love it!
@@OfTwoLands Yes the OG has a certain filmic look that's quite unbeatable at the price and size. I've looked at getting a BMPCC6K for a while, but I currently don't really have the need to own one. I've hired the Ursa for bigger projects and I love it, but for me personally it just doesn't make sense owning. Perhaps in the future :)
thanks for the video! im just starting to do some research on the BMCPC 6K G2 and - I may be asking something obvious but - does the Core SWX Powerhouse Battery fit perfectly into that Small Rig gear or do you add up another gear/adapter in order to fit? appreciate your answer!
The WC is of higher built quality and feels amazing but I couldn't justify the price. It costs 5 times that of the Tilta price and isn't 5 times better.
Great presentation. That MKE 600 is amazing and a must. I use the same smallrig matte box except I chose to go with the smallRig 4x5.65 2 and 4 stop ND's. Have you tried those out? They're pretty good in my opinion. Cheers!
Thank you!! That mic is awesome fore sure! And no I haven't tried the Smallrig NDs yet as I have had the NISI ones for 4 years now but I am sure they are great :)
About those who are interested with Smallrig mattebox (kit 3), this current link displays about 250 euros but you can find cheaper on Amazon with SmallRIG direct as seller (same model > 108 euros)
Having an external monitor allows you to have more tools and you can also use anamorphic lenses and properly desqueeze. And sometimes it’s just about getting a better angle of view or simply a bigger or brighter screen.
One thing to note: The SmallHD Action 5 actually has way less features than the old Focus to protect their more expesnsive models. Focus Peaking is missing for example, it only has focus assist (which I hate).
I’m rocking a RED Komodo with full Contax Zeiss set of primes. Still have my 6K Pro as a backup but I’m honestly looking to sell cause if I need a B cam I can just rent.
@@OfTwoLands It's the perfect entrypoint into the RED ecosystem in my opinion. I love that the Komodo FOV is a bit bigger, in fact with the Canon Speedbooster its ever so slightly larger than full frame. As I'm starting to work with legitimate colorists/editors etc they appreciate the familiarity of R3D files as well. When it comes to BRAW vs R3D I would say BRAW is not terribly far off from R3D but it is better, given the price point between the cameras its expected. The form factor was one of the biggest things for me, I didn't want a plastic camera anymore, I needed something I could take in rough environments and rig up a lot if need be. Also unfortunately, the "legitimacy", you're afforded by RED is something to take into account with clients, I think its ridiculous but it holds a little weight. Overall, I love the Komodo, the workflow is definitely slower and more expensive but I'm not doing one man band stuff anymore really so it works for me.
Salut, bien regardé la vidéo et j'ai 2 questions importante à mon niveau. - Je suis d.a print et web qui fait de la photo et veux faire des vidéos reportages et portraits pour le moment perso afin de m'exercer et quelques plans génériques que je peux mettre dans mes travaux. - D'ou mes 2 questions : A: Penses-tu qu'en 2023 la BMPCC 4K est suffisante pour réaliser ce que je désire et même en pro si ça fonctionne comme je veux? - B: Je veux le fameux zoom Sigma et également des Meike pour une image plus film. Me conseilles-tu d'en acheter en 4/3 ou direct en monture EF avec adaptateur et je pourrai les utiliser sur une 6K éventuelle plus tard? - Merci pour ton retour
A couple of minor errors and one glaring one (unless there has been an update I missed. You show a Toshiba T5 but keep saying T7. NO!! The T7 does not work with BM cameras I bought one and then found this out.
Incorrect. Firstly I show a Samsung T5 (this is also written on the video) and secondly I talk about the Samsung T7 SHIELD and these ones do work and are even recommended by Blackmagic :)
Here are 3 Camera Kits for 3 different Budgets.
What it your current setup?
Cheers,
Flo
Im happy to have my 4K upgraded to a classic 6K maxed out Rig. My rig is 90% similar and I love the BM colors. Every project I earn more experience for clients and my art. Thanks, good work. Best Dominik
Thanks for watching man! And glad to know you're happy with your gear and your work :)
Such a wonderful breakdown, thanks Flo! Would love to see more videos from you about lighting, whether it comes to learning how to use natural light to your advantage when out doing run and gun shoots, to how you personally like to light indoor scenes
Thanks man!! With regards to natural light this might help a little : ruclips.net/video/EcNBRXZ_OlU/видео.html
And I will in mind the subject about lighting for indoor scenes :)
Amazing as usual!! Thanks a lot. One question about the "Backup" - i shoot Weddings or smaller Start Up Companies. I usually use a Samsung T5 1TB, but i am always scared if suddenly the Samsung crashes down with all the footage on it. How do you "save" yourself in terms of backup (especially for wedding kind of shots, long days)? Thanks and keep going.
Thank you!! That is one of the reasons that I prefer to use Cfasts and I keep the Samsungs for backup to actually store the files so I have two copies at all times in two different spots. I have around 3 Cfasts and 2 or 3 T5s for storage on each shoot usually.
@@OfTwoLands Hi, yeah, there i have the confusion, so is it possible to Dual Record on the BMCPC6kPRO to CFast and Samsung T5 at the same time? Thanks.
i absolutely love my G2. yeah it's not the smallest thing, but when i absolutely just want something to toss in a bag when i'm out and about, that's what my BMPCC OG is for, but yeah the G2 is just a stunningly fantastic body, and I do have the Meike FF Prime 35mm T2.1 with a Aria black mist. So i may look into that power supply. I have the Blackmagic battery pack for the G2, but it just makes the thing taller, and kind of makes adding my Tilta follow focus a bit tricky.
The 6K G2 is such good value and I bet the 35mm Meike FF is awesome! Love those lenses :)
Personally I prefer to use the battery pack since you can remove it and still use the regular cage.
I go with the S5, smallrig cage, crane 2S gimbal with follow focus, lumix 50mm f1.8 & Surri T1.5 anamorphic, variable ND (1-10) . A 5" bestview monitor (not recomended since LCD is coming unglued from box). Mics are either a wired or wireless lav, or a cheap Boya on camera. May upgrade to the S5 II at the next black friday sales (for the auto focus).
Thanks for sharing your setup, pretty neat and compact too :) !!
Fantastic! Looking forward for a video like this, but about light gear!
Glad you liked it!
And I'll keep that in mind :)
Hey Flo, have you had any issues with the top flap of your matte box flapping in the wind? I have the Smallrig Mini Matte Box Lite, and it's so lightweight that slight wind rattles it. Curious if you've had this issue and a solution.
Hey, not really! That being said I use the Tilta Mini and the NISI C5 more. If it is really windy then I will try not to use a matte box altogether to reduce wind resistance.
@@OfTwoLands Got it, thanks for the quick reply!
Great video! I do have a question, how did you attach the single rod that supports the follow focus to the cage?
Thanks!! It's a small rod support piece that smallrig makes. This is the older model
Loved this video. Thanks for creating it. My concern is that your link in the description just takes me to the basic company website for the small rig. I’m new to this, so I was hoping for links to the exact product you recommend. I want the cage you show with the handle and place to attach the microphone. Please, share if possible. Again, thanks!
Thanks for watching!! I always put a general link for Smallrig since the handle I use is quite old and different from the newest ones and their products on amazon is often sold out. My cage is the main 6K Pro cage and with it you can attach a mic directly via cold shoe. :)
Im interested in the battery solution because it ads weight. I find it hard to get stable shots sometimes and this might help :).
Weight always helps in getting stable footage and the battery does add some for sure :)
I just bought & set one up on Florian's suggestion and it seems like a solid piece of kit. It seems like a more user friendly shape than v-mounts and it's really nice being able to power additional gear like a monitor or focus unit like the Tilta Nano.
J’ai à peu près ton setup mid-range, mais j’utilise aussi beaucoup le tokina 11-16 ainsi que le canon 35mm f2 pour son IS. J’aimerais bien dans le futur ajouter un objectif pour avoir un certain caractère par exemple pour des clips, et je me tâte entre le meike que tu montres ou un contax zeiss 28mm. T’en penses quoi?
Merci d'avoir regardé! Le Tokina a l'air d'etre vraiment sympa. Cette année pour ma part j'ai pas mal envie de tester des zooms cine.
Alors les deux objectifs te donneront du caractere. Tout depend de ce que tu recherches. Les Meike sont s35 et de vrais objectifs cinema et le Zeiss est plus dur a trouver, il faut le modifier mais couvre plein format. Cette video pourrait peut etre t'aider : ruclips.net/video/Cyms9LcOy08/видео.html
Can the T7 still be put at the bottom part of this cage?
I think the T7 might since they are the same size as the T5 but not sure about the Shield though.
This video reminded me of when years ago, on a Linkedin group, I received a series of insults for having proposed the BMPCC 6K (the 6K pro hadn't yet been released on the market) as a camera for documentary filmmaking. Judging by the comments below I must say instead that you have built a healthy community made up of good guys, far away from the toxicity that is felt elsewhere.
Anyway, the setup I would use is BMPCC 6K G2 (or a Sigma FP) with cine-modded Contax Zeiss lenses: an all-arounder, a nifty-fifty, and telephoto (Sonnar 135mm f2.8 might be an option).
Not a big fan of zoom lenses, but I recognize their usefulness in certain scenarios. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any good quality vintage zoom lenses and one thing I would love to see come out on the market would be some sort of affordable Angenieux zoom lens, maybe Meike could make something like that, let's see.
Some people love to give their negative input and lots of keyboard warriors out there unfortunately. Sorry you had that kind of experience. I am lucky with my audience, yes :)
And I agree the zooms never have the same quality as my other lenses but are so useful for doco and travel work, and the IS helps a ton sometimes.
This year I definitely want to get my hands on some cine zooms and see if it bridges that gap.
@@OfTwoLands you're right. You can also check out Fujinon MK series, they seem to be interesting, Phillip Bloom did a short film using them on BMPCCK 4K some years ago
In Kit 3, what are the benefits of buying an 18mm, 25mm, and 35mm if you already have the sigma 18-35mm?
The Meikes are cinema lenses so they differ a lot from the Sigma in terms of character but mostly in the shooting experience and ergonomics.
What's the little red circular thing attached to the strap notch?
It is the anchor for my Peak Design straps :)
You can check the straps in the links below, highly recommended!
Great video, thanks for sharing mate! Personally I absolutely love my OG BMPCC and I use it when I can, but more often than not (when the corporate clients demand higher resolution, as they often times do) I'll go with my Lumix S5, GH5 or G9. Still great tools. Anyhoo, cheers!
Thanks for watching!! The OG pocket is still such a good little cam, especially for personal projects! And I've got a few friends shooting on the GH series and they love it!
@@OfTwoLands Yes the OG has a certain filmic look that's quite unbeatable at the price and size. I've looked at getting a BMPCC6K for a while, but I currently don't really have the need to own one. I've hired the Ursa for bigger projects and I love it, but for me personally it just doesn't make sense owning. Perhaps in the future :)
thanks for the video! im just starting to do some research on the BMCPC 6K G2 and - I may be asking something obvious but - does the Core SWX Powerhouse Battery fit perfectly into that Small Rig gear or do you add up another gear/adapter in order to fit? appreciate your answer!
btw I saw your video on your Favourite Battery Solution for the BMPCC 4K and 6K but I couldn't confirm if another gear was needed.
The Core SWX Powerbase Battery works on the Black Magic 6k Full Frame? or The Pyxies??
I see you don’t use the wooden camera zip focus anymore. Do you prefer the tilta? Are they comparable?
The WC is of higher built quality and feels amazing but I couldn't justify the price. It costs 5 times that of the Tilta price and isn't 5 times better.
Looking for link to Sennheiser mic in the description... 👀
I have added it now :) Sorry there were quite a few links haha!
Great presentation. That MKE 600 is amazing and a must. I use the same smallrig matte box except I chose to go with the smallRig 4x5.65
2 and 4 stop ND's. Have you tried those out? They're pretty good in my opinion.
Cheers!
Thank you!! That mic is awesome fore sure!
And no I haven't tried the Smallrig NDs yet as I have had the NISI ones for 4 years now but I am sure they are great :)
About those who are interested with Smallrig mattebox (kit 3), this current link displays about 250 euros but you can find cheaper on Amazon with SmallRIG direct as seller (same model > 108 euros)
are you still using the canon 24-105?
Yes I am, mostly for stills but from time to time I use it on the 6Ks too :)
Does the Samsung T7 work with BMPCC 6K ? You are actually showing a T5 in your video, so which one is it?
I only have T5s and I think the T7 needs to be a Shield one to work.
Why do you think having an extra monitor is better than just using the one on the 6k pro?
Having an external monitor allows you to have more tools and you can also use anamorphic lenses and properly desqueeze. And sometimes it’s just about getting a better angle of view or simply a bigger or brighter screen.
@@OfTwoLands Makes sense, thanks!
One thing to note: The SmallHD Action 5 actually has way less features than the old Focus to protect their more expesnsive models. Focus Peaking is missing for example, it only has focus assist (which I hate).
I’m rocking a RED Komodo with full Contax Zeiss set of primes. Still have my 6K Pro as a backup but I’m honestly looking to sell cause if I need a B cam I can just rent.
Nice!! I've always been super interested by the Komodo. What do you think about it compared to the 6K Pro since you have both?
@@OfTwoLands It's the perfect entrypoint into the RED ecosystem in my opinion. I love that the Komodo FOV is a bit bigger, in fact with the Canon Speedbooster its ever so slightly larger than full frame.
As I'm starting to work with legitimate colorists/editors etc they appreciate the familiarity of R3D files as well.
When it comes to BRAW vs R3D I would say BRAW is not terribly far off from R3D but it is better, given the price point between the cameras its expected.
The form factor was one of the biggest things for me, I didn't want a plastic camera anymore, I needed something I could take in rough environments and rig up a lot if need be. Also unfortunately, the "legitimacy", you're afforded by RED is something to take into account with clients, I think its ridiculous but it holds a little weight. Overall, I love the Komodo, the workflow is definitely slower and more expensive but I'm not doing one man band stuff anymore really so it works for me.
Salut, bien regardé la vidéo et j'ai 2 questions importante à mon niveau. - Je suis d.a print et web qui fait de la photo et veux faire des vidéos reportages et portraits pour le moment perso afin de m'exercer et quelques plans génériques que je peux mettre dans mes travaux. - D'ou mes 2 questions : A: Penses-tu qu'en 2023 la BMPCC 4K est suffisante pour réaliser ce que je désire et même en pro si ça fonctionne comme je veux? - B: Je veux le fameux zoom Sigma et également des Meike pour une image plus film. Me conseilles-tu d'en acheter en 4/3 ou direct en monture EF avec adaptateur et je pourrai les utiliser sur une 6K éventuelle plus tard? - Merci pour ton retour
Another camera to consider - Sigma FP; small, powerful, compromised.
I have never used it but heard very good things :)
A couple of minor errors and one glaring one (unless there has been an update I missed. You show a Toshiba T5 but keep saying T7. NO!! The T7 does not work with BM cameras I bought one and then found this out.
Incorrect. Firstly I show a Samsung T5 (this is also written on the video) and secondly I talk about the Samsung T7 SHIELD and these ones do work and are even recommended by Blackmagic :)
t7 works fine for 6kpro