Yup! And my biceps/triceps aren't what they were in my climbing days😀 I forgot to mention weight in the video -- it's 5.08 kg (11.2 lb.) as rigged in the component carousel ruclips.net/video/tS4DyYM_wWc/видео.html
@@CPSWEDEN Not bad is it? Actually, by bracing the rear of the rig on my chest (make sure those rails aren't sticking out and taking care not to press buttons if recording audio) it's quite manageable. Of course, a dedicated shoulder pad could be added to the build, as well.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto I don’t own the Z6 (II) I’m still using D750 and 810 and making money making real estate videos. I want to go the Z6 II route together with the Ninja 🥷 but my setup must be light and easy to use with my crane 2 lab gimbal.
Fellow user of Canadian currency here. I liked this video and decided to subscribe. Have yet to take any video with my Z6ii, other tha a few second test. Not likely to build it out like yours, since I don’t do commercial work. But, there is a nice tone to your video and I’m going to look at others you have done. I am thinking of making a RUclips video or two and have just received a dual mic kit, so we will see how I progress. Thanks.
Raymond...a few weeks ago I told you that I needed to send my Ninja V in for repair. Turns out that there was a bent pin in the HDMI connection.not sure how that happened, however they fixed it under warranty . Also wanted to say that I look forward to all of your updates. Hope all is well in Vancouver Island!
Glad to hear Nikon came through on that for you, especially as it's something that kind of lies in the grey area of warrantee coverage. Thanks. We're bearing up under this unprecedented heat ... so far, better than the rest of the province.
nice rig, by the way the Lens support & this base cage rig are also usefull for the f 1.2 and 0.95 50 mm Z native lenses for still shooting, as these lenses are quite large and fairly heavy, esp. for a small mirrorless system such as the Z6/7 cameras, so these components surely will save any lens mount issues, as the weight is cradled from bellow.
I did not understand what all the bits were for especially the "ninja" box on the top left of rig from you and would love to know what everything is exactly for. But despite my obvious ignorance of all the tech stuff, I really enjoyed your careful and deliberate attention to detail and reassuring calming confidence in sharing your obvious long studied craft. Thank you for a beautifully presented lesson. Youi will be one of my favorite "go to" sources on my steep learning slope ahead. ~Raymond Ross~, Kenmare, Co. Kerry(known as the Kingdom!), S.W. Ireland.
Hey there, hope all is well. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on recording sound via the Audio input of the Ninja V? I'm currently trying to figure out if I actually need something like a Zoom H4 or the Tascam. Kind regards!
Hi, Pascal. Yes, but I have a lot invested in the 100mm square filters The NiSi are superb, with no perceptible colour shift and they are IR corrected to boot. I've heard good things about Kase (except for their case!) so I think it's a toss-up where filter quality is concerned. In any case 😀 I'll invest in a matte box at some point, c/w filter trays for the 100mm square filters.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Yes, Kase filters are very good. At least, the polarizer is. I haven't had the experience with the ND filters yet. I'm currently using the K9 holder but since I don't use grads anymore I'm thinking of switching completely to the magnetic filter system. Moving to the circular magnetic system will downsize my filter pouch.
The audio recorder looks unwieldy in and of itself. Will the ninja not already record audio without the Tascam? BTW, I’ve also got the Ninja (but not the cage for it) Tom KC3QAC
Raymond...thanks for responding. I took a look at both Indipro and Fxlion and it looks like they both have good solutions that fit into my budget. Also looked at the new smallrigv plate that gets good reviews. Thank you for your rig build up. I coppied everything except the tscom and I love it. Another issue you might offer some guidence. The ninja v stopped seeing the output from the z6ii. I have checked rhe options on the camera and ninja multiple times, but no fix. I just ordered a new Atomos HDMI cable from B & H....hope that fixes the problem. Have you ever experienced this? Thanks. Bob Lloyd North Carolina
Hi again, Bob. The SmallRig plate: At one point they had a switched version with a very nice-looking pivoting arm/15mm rail attachment ... but then it went AWOL. Haven't seen it anywhere for a few months, including on their Website. I haven't had any issues like you describe with connectivity. I have the Atomos cable and it's worked flawlessly.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Raymond, after working with the ATOMOS technician today it was determinded thay my Ninja V was defective and I sent it back for repair/replacement. Just couldn't figure outwhat was wrong...now I can't wait to get it back!
@@robertlloyd9284 Wow! That's a bit of a nuisance. Glad to hear they're going to fix or replace. Maybe you'll get the updated model ... or was that what you had?
Wow! Looks like you’re in business. What tripod and head are on your horizon? This critical hardware choice has all my attention while I wait for my Z6ii to arrive.
Yes indeed. It's a far horizon, but I don't think I'd settle for anything less than Sachtler flowtech 75 legs and FSB head. My existing 8 y/o Manfrotto head struggles with this rig.
Thank you for this video! I'm currently learning about building small rigs and this video was very helpful. Please tell if that shotgun Rode mic pics noticeable noise from the fan built into Atomos Ninja V?
Possibly, in a completely controlled, quiet environment, it might pick it up slightly; in practical terms it's not something I've ever noticed, unlike the fan noise from my Godox SL60W studio light that requires serious noise reduction in post. And so, if ever needed, the same would go for audio recorded with this rig. But judge for yourself, the majority of this recent video was recorded with that rig, then audio treated with my usual process -- minimal noise reduction, compression, normalization. ruclips.net/video/kCCsBsj_dbM/видео.html
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Thank you again! I think I'll order Atomos Shinobi at this time because honestly for my videos I don't need to record 10-bit videos on an external device and it's much cheaper. But I don't shut the door to the Ninja V.
Awesome rig! Do you find you really need to use the FTZ adapter support bracket to use F-mount lenses? I just purchased a cage and I opted not to buy the bracket because it seems unnecessary. What do you think?
I think you should use it with anything longer than, let's say, 85mm. The other thing is that it fills the space between the adapter and cage bottom, as I show. If you have the lens support on rods, that might help ... if, and only if, you never tilt the rig sideways, when weight will again come onto the lens mount. No question it should be used with longer lenses. Small price to pay to protect your expensive Z camera.
Hi Raymond, are you or have you got the Pro Res update from Nikon and are you using it? Are you shooting a lot on the Ninja recorder in high res fashion? If you are using 4k30 and using it outside are you having any over heating problems and has that western digital ssd been reliable?
If you mean ProRes Raw, no, I haven't. I'm happy at this point with ProRes and N-Log. As I said, I *may* convert one of my cameras at some point. I'm not sure what you mean by "high res fashion." I do use the Z6 and Ninja outside, but you'd need to specify temperature -- it rarely gets hot here. Having said that, I also don't record at 4K 30fps ... only 24fps. The Western Digital has been fine.
Great video, have you found a solution for additional power supply for the camera? I cant seem to find a different option other than swapping internal batteries.
Hi Robert. I hesitate to recommend any particular products at this point, since I haven't made up my mind, though the pressure to do so is building -- tired of swapping batteries every hour or less, shooting time-lapse (see my recent video comparing 8-bit and 10-bit recording). You can charge while shooting with the Z6II, so your needs might be different (I'm jealous) as far as powering the camera. There are any number of V-mount (or Gold-mount) batteries on the market. Some big names are: IndiPro, Fxlion, and Anton Bauer. Batteries will have a number of different outlets, including D-Tap and USB. IndiPro also makes a number of power solutions, including D-Tap to Nikon EN-EL15 Type Dummy Battery. Similarly, there's a slew of V-mount/Gold-mount plates on the market, some with outputs and power switches. Hope this helps.
Hi, how do we get live audio playback using headphones while recording video to hear and check levels? I'm using rode videomic ntg. I can hear voice after ending recording, but not before.
I'd need more info on your setup and workflow to have a stab at the problem. If you're using the Ninja, are these settings the issue? ruclips.net/video/Rf_eHRJf-rY/видео.html
Great stuff Raymond I just purchased my Z6III and Small Rig Night Eagle cage so just starting to build my rig.
Great! I'm working on a build video of Z6III rig.
This looks like a really well-conceived solution. Like it.
Cheers!
What a brilliant setup and such a calm and cozy presentation 👍 Thank you for sharing your experience!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video yet again 👏
Thanks again!
Great setup Raymond. Nicely done!
Thank you kindly, Josh!
I appreciated the detailed itemization of the parts.
Glad it helped.
A great biceps/triceps workout 4 sure! Awesome rig.
Yup! And my biceps/triceps aren't what they were in my climbing days😀 I forgot to mention weight in the video -- it's 5.08 kg (11.2 lb.) as rigged in the component carousel ruclips.net/video/tS4DyYM_wWc/видео.html
@@RaymondParkerPhoto 5kg! That’s pretty ok for that much gear.
@@CPSWEDEN Not bad is it? Actually, by bracing the rear of the rig on my chest (make sure those rails aren't sticking out and taking care not to press buttons if recording audio) it's quite manageable. Of course, a dedicated shoulder pad could be added to the build, as well.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto I don’t own the Z6 (II) I’m still using D750 and 810 and making money making real estate videos. I want to go the Z6 II route together with the Ninja 🥷 but my setup must be light and easy to use with my crane 2 lab gimbal.
@@CPSWEDEN Then, for that use, you'd be good to go with a Z6II and wide angle zoom (14-30?) by itself.
Great video. What about the cables? No info on cables. Where do you find the cables?
Brilliant set up and fantastic presentations. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your very helpful video!
You're very welcome! Be sure to stick around, I have much more coming (probably *two* videos) on finishing up this rig.
Great video! Really can't wait to see what the hell the Vancouver human zoo is
Thanks for the overview of your setup!
No worries!
Very helpful video!! I know exactly what to get for my Z6
Glad it was helpful! There's a list of parts in the description.
Fellow user of Canadian currency here. I liked this video and decided to subscribe. Have yet to take any video with my Z6ii, other tha a few second test. Not likely to build it out like yours, since I don’t do commercial work. But, there is a nice tone to your video and I’m going to look at others you have done. I am thinking of making a RUclips video or two and have just received a dual mic kit, so we will see how I progress. Thanks.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for sharing...👌
Thanks for stopping by.
Really nice setup, thanks for sharing!
Cheers!
Raymond...a few weeks ago I told you that I needed to send my Ninja V in for repair. Turns out that there was a bent pin in the HDMI connection.not sure how that happened, however they fixed it under warranty .
Also wanted to say that I look forward to all of your updates. Hope all is well in Vancouver Island!
Glad to hear Nikon came through on that for you, especially as it's something that kind of lies in the grey area of warrantee coverage.
Thanks. We're bearing up under this unprecedented heat ... so far, better than the rest of the province.
nice rig, by the way the Lens support & this base cage rig are also usefull for the f 1.2 and 0.95 50 mm Z native lenses for still shooting, as these lenses are quite large and fairly heavy, esp. for a small mirrorless system such as the Z6/7 cameras, so these components surely will save any lens mount issues, as the weight is cradled from bellow.
Thanks. Good point. Can't wait to try that with the Noct! 😀
Cool setup Ray! I hope all is well!
Thanks. Yes, keeping busy.
this is a great rig! i just ordered my smallRig cage, so ready for it!
Exciting!
...as well, would be a good idea to compile a list with all the cords needed.
I did not understand what all the bits were for especially the "ninja" box on the top left of rig from you and would love to know what everything is exactly for. But despite my obvious ignorance of all the tech stuff, I really enjoyed your careful and deliberate attention to detail and reassuring calming confidence in sharing your obvious long studied craft. Thank you for a beautifully presented lesson. Youi will be one of my favorite "go to" sources on my steep learning slope ahead. ~Raymond Ross~, Kenmare, Co. Kerry(known as the Kingdom!), S.W. Ireland.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Here's more on the Ninja V: ruclips.net/video/igB8eiePyvU/видео.html
new toys. nice
Yes they are!
Hey there, hope all is well. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on recording sound via the Audio input of the Ninja V? I'm currently trying to figure out if I actually need something like a Zoom H4 or the Tascam. Kind regards!
Great
Hi Raymond, have you looked at the magnetic Kase filters? You can use the lenshood with those filters.
Hi, Pascal. Yes, but I have a lot invested in the 100mm square filters The NiSi are superb, with no perceptible colour shift and they are IR corrected to boot.
I've heard good things about Kase (except for their case!) so I think it's a toss-up where filter quality is concerned. In any case 😀 I'll invest in a matte box at some point, c/w filter trays for the 100mm square filters.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Yes, Kase filters are very good. At least, the polarizer is. I haven't had the experience with the ND filters yet. I'm currently using the K9 holder but since I don't use grads anymore I'm thinking of switching completely to the magnetic filter system. Moving to the circular magnetic system will downsize my filter pouch.
The audio recorder looks unwieldy in and of itself. Will the ninja not already record audio without the Tascam? BTW, I’ve also got the Ninja (but not the cage for it) Tom KC3QAC
Covered in the video.
Me encanto, geniial !
Raymond...thanks for responding. I took a look at both Indipro and Fxlion and it looks like they both have good solutions that fit into my budget. Also looked at the new smallrigv plate that gets good reviews.
Thank you for your rig build up. I coppied everything except the tscom and I love it.
Another issue you might offer some guidence. The ninja v stopped seeing the output from the z6ii. I have checked rhe options on the camera and ninja multiple times, but no fix. I just ordered a new Atomos HDMI cable from B & H....hope that fixes the problem. Have you ever experienced this?
Thanks.
Bob Lloyd North Carolina
Hi again, Bob. The SmallRig plate: At one point they had a switched version with a very nice-looking pivoting arm/15mm rail attachment ... but then it went AWOL. Haven't seen it anywhere for a few months, including on their Website.
I haven't had any issues like you describe with connectivity. I have the Atomos cable and it's worked flawlessly.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Raymond, after working with the ATOMOS technician today it was determinded thay my Ninja V was defective and I sent it back for repair/replacement. Just couldn't figure outwhat was wrong...now I can't wait to get it back!
@@robertlloyd9284 Wow! That's a bit of a nuisance. Glad to hear they're going to fix or replace. Maybe you'll get the updated model ... or was that what you had?
Wow! Looks like you’re in business. What tripod and head are on your horizon? This critical hardware choice has all my attention while I wait for my Z6ii to arrive.
Yes indeed. It's a far horizon, but I don't think I'd settle for anything less than Sachtler flowtech 75 legs and FSB head. My existing 8 y/o Manfrotto head struggles with this rig.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Excellent. If you've got the budget, Sachtler is the gold standard.
Thank you for this video! I'm currently learning about building small rigs and this video was very helpful. Please tell if that shotgun Rode mic pics noticeable noise from the fan built into Atomos Ninja V?
Possibly, in a completely controlled, quiet environment, it might pick it up slightly; in practical terms it's not something I've ever noticed, unlike the fan noise from my Godox SL60W studio light that requires serious noise reduction in post.
And so, if ever needed, the same would go for audio recorded with this rig.
But judge for yourself, the majority of this recent video was recorded with that rig, then audio treated with my usual process -- minimal noise reduction, compression, normalization.
ruclips.net/video/kCCsBsj_dbM/видео.html
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Thank you again! I think I'll order Atomos Shinobi at this time because honestly for my videos I don't need to record 10-bit videos on an external device and it's much cheaper. But I don't shut the door to the Ninja V.
Awesome rig! Do you find you really need to use the FTZ adapter support bracket to use F-mount lenses? I just purchased a cage and I opted not to buy the bracket because it seems unnecessary. What do you think?
I think you should use it with anything longer than, let's say, 85mm. The other thing is that it fills the space between the adapter and cage bottom, as I show.
If you have the lens support on rods, that might help ... if, and only if, you never tilt the rig sideways, when weight will again come onto the lens mount.
No question it should be used with longer lenses. Small price to pay to protect your expensive Z camera.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Good points. Just seems like a bit of a hassle to switch between Z and F mount lenses.
Hi Raymond, are you or have you got the Pro Res update from Nikon and are you using it? Are you shooting a lot on the Ninja recorder in high res fashion? If you are using 4k30 and using it outside are you having any over heating problems and has that western digital ssd been reliable?
If you mean ProRes Raw, no, I haven't. I'm happy at this point with ProRes and N-Log. As I said, I *may* convert one of my cameras at some point.
I'm not sure what you mean by "high res fashion."
I do use the Z6 and Ninja outside, but you'd need to specify temperature -- it rarely gets hot here. Having said that, I also don't record at 4K 30fps ... only 24fps.
The Western Digital has been fine.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto I meant the Pro Res Raw update from Nikon. Thanks.
Great video, have you found a solution for additional power supply for the camera? I cant seem to find a different option other than swapping internal batteries.
Thanks. Good question; yes I have. When my budget allows, I'll be buying a V-Mount battery and plate to run camera and accessories.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto would it be able to able to run continuous power to the camera while filming? or would you have to turn it off?
@@Just_Niklas That would run everything, camera included.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto awesome thanks, would love to see a video of your updated rig whenever the time comes!
Hello Ray. Can I please ask how the Tascam is attached?
Thanks for the question. As per 11:02, 2 rail blocks and a cheese plate (See Description for links to all components).
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Thank you. Would like it if there was a way to get it on and off quicker than fiddling with a bolt...:)
No bolt involved; loosen 15mm rail clamps and slide off ... unless you mean bolt that attaches the Tascam to the cheese plate.
Looking for a simpler and stripped down solution
👍
Could you recommend an external power solution for my rig that supports the z6ii and ninja v?
Hi Robert. I hesitate to recommend any particular products at this point, since I haven't made up my mind, though the pressure to do so is building -- tired of swapping batteries every hour or less, shooting time-lapse (see my recent video comparing 8-bit and 10-bit recording).
You can charge while shooting with the Z6II, so your needs might be different (I'm jealous) as far as powering the camera.
There are any number of V-mount (or Gold-mount) batteries on the market. Some big names are: IndiPro, Fxlion, and Anton Bauer. Batteries will have a number of different outlets, including D-Tap and USB.
IndiPro also makes a number of power solutions, including D-Tap to Nikon EN-EL15 Type Dummy Battery.
Similarly, there's a slew of V-mount/Gold-mount plates on the market, some with outputs and power switches.
Hope this helps.
Hi, how do we get live audio playback using headphones while recording video to hear and check levels? I'm using rode videomic ntg. I can hear voice after ending recording, but not before.
I'd need more info on your setup and workflow to have a stab at the problem. If you're using the Ninja, are these settings the issue? ruclips.net/video/Rf_eHRJf-rY/видео.html
That doesn’t look like 5/8 inch foamcore, you prolly meant 5/16”
I didn't mention the thickness of the foamcore; but it's 3/16"