Caleb, what's the "(minimal + SSD upgrade) you mention in the description?

your 10000% spot on i have been shooing on read for the last 14 years and yes I think the image on the DSMC 2 unibody in my books has the best imagine the helium sensor is far better then the dragon its just the dragon looks better without a lot of work to change it. but I thought I was the only one thinking this I'm glad to here

I have a RED EPIC W with an 3D printed Speed booster and I love it, I wish I could shoot more with it, I'd love to move to Australia as it seems you guys shoot quite a lot. The issue with REDs is that people panic and destroy their value selling cheap, ARRI has holded for way longer, you can get a Alexa Mini already for around 12k in China tho... with 20.000 hours :P

Song name pls, great results bro❤

Looks great Caleb!

Thank you for this video I’m going for a Komodo x setup with a zoom dzo. Sorry I think I missed it, did you talk about how you get insured for your equipment?

Great video man, I found it super helpful. Been shooting with smaller housings like the salty for many years, but considering picking up an old red epic dsmc, just need to find a housing for it. Those empty wave shots you got look epic, thanks for the info.

I'm having trouble exposing N-Log on my Z6III. It's always look too bright after applying RED's Rec2020 to Rec709 and I have to lower the exposure in post (I'm using Final Cut Pro - Library color set to SDR) I wonder what I might do wrong. Do you have tutorial on how to expose N-LoG correctly? Thank you

how did you like the image of the z6ii vs the Sony a7siii?

Yeah Lads - Keep em coming

I use Canon cine lenses on my Z9, ( with a Megadap ;-) Works fine.

its just a R5..... there is no mark 1

Nice video. I appreciate the effort guys. So thank you for that. If I may, the guy on the left says “ummm” as a confirmation to everything the guy on the right is saying and the confirmation comes very often leading to many “uhmm’s” in concession. Which can be quite off putting. It takes away from the content. The guy on the right confirms in various different ways which, even though he is agreeing isn’t off putting at all. Overall, Great work gentlemen and lots of great real world info on the R5II

Great review really. How do you think about the 4k 50p and 25p non Raw and Raw in this camera? I know you mention it but can it compete or fit with the C70?

The funny thing is that 5D mark II footage in the middle of it is still looking great. This camera certainly ticks all the boxes and hopefully will get even better with some firmware upgrades. My biggest gripe with it is the lack of 3rd party lenses. Those tamron 17-28, 28-75 and 35-180 are fantastic for travel and when you want to bring your weight down.

Now that you’ve used both how do you like this vs the R5ii?

Loved this chat! It’s nice to see people using it in the real world. You don’t need to wow me with b-roll just talk about what it’s like to use. Really well done. Instant sub.

Sir thank you for video. Which camera did you use for this great vidro ❤️❤️❤️

yeeehhh yeeeehhhh yeeehhhhhh, are you filmmakers without mic

Great video! Do you know if there are any 4K modes it doesn’t overheat in for long format content?

Great content as a filmmaker. If you were to purchase a camera today, would you opt for the FX3 or the R5 Mark II?

Hey man thanks for the shoutout!

Most of the DSMC1 cams are dying due to the overheating of components I suppose. I've had 3 brains - Scarlet MX, Epic M, Epic MX. I've got one that died on me, but after disassembly there were signs of water damage - it does seem it was flooded once, or used in a terrible weather conditions (I've used mine in -24C, got into some heavy rains with no issues at all though). One thing to note - the thermopaste used on the RGB board is some kind of plastiline like substance, which dries out over time and is loosing it's state. I've then dug into my Scatlet after the SDI was blown out by the Tilta ring grip - just to see that the thermopaste was in the same state, despite it was 3 years younger than the Epic M physically. Though, this can be swapped at a local electronic repair shop, but I suggest not to dig into the cams without any other reason - the screws and the assembly on the serial ones are kinda easy to snap over time, which I can't say about M models. With the price ranging anywhere from 1000 to 2500 usd - I'd say just buy another brain if the older one fails (just like I did with my Epic M - purchasing another Epic MX brain).

yeah bro we have a discord with creators and film makers best small commmunity out there. keep pushing bro

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I have always dreamed of becoming a youtuber, I love vlogs, and when I realized my love for cinema as well, I started learning cinematic vlogs and I was so in love with it. The thing was that I might be an aspiring filmmaker/youtube creator/vlogger but my main focus right now is really youtube, unlike others who really make big films, this is just something I want to utilize for myself, because it allows me to be versatile in the content I am making. That's why I understand why you were turned off but then again, even if I may not be a working full time filmmaker like others, I do still love to incorporate cinematic side in my vlogs ^^ its a banger :))

5D Mark II is such a old heads camera, was my dream camera back in the day and I used it for years too.

Hey Caleb nice edit! Just one note, the BGM is a tad biiit loud compared to you talking for example at like 1:00

Keep going bro

Watched from beginning till end .. good work McGurt

You shot PWD Karma film clip? That will forever be the best music video of all time! 😍

Love the documentation of your journey. Even if it doesn’t bring career growth implications, it’s nice to have an archive of your thoughts in the current moment.

We’ve had such a similar journey! I received a Staff Pick in 2013 for Duct Tape Surfing and it was cool, was also the first video Vimeo deleted when I cancelled my account in 2021 😂. Vimeo’s 2010-2015 era is still an amazing time in film making ❤

Thanks for sharing your Insight mate I really do appreciate videos like this

Great video mate !

Love the insight, man!

Bro, i loved the insight into your line of work. I would love to have like a story time of how you went from a small town small school to your current career... Like the steps you took and how you got to the idea of doing what you do... I was convinced you where going to be an X games roller blader lol haha

Great review man! Thinking about renting one of these for a spec commercial (Coming from an FX6 owner)

Nice work fellas! Liking these videos

Advice given here : Know your camera, know your craft (lighting, composition), network, be easy to work with, over-deliver every time, love what you do. This is all very sound, and it applies to all sorts of fields.

Great stuff being said here! Nice one 💯

Wow, that was fascinating... Looks like a really peacful thing to do but also exhilarating!!

Nice work Caleb, some wise words indeed

Love it mate and a great message!

Very cool, important message and lovely atmosphere mate well done

where is the best 2nd hand market place for RED especially dragon

Nice one legends ❤

Great video! I’m an owner-operator who owns an Alexa Mini, Amira, Monstro, Ranger Gemini, Komodo, (2) FX6 and (2) FX3 cameras (I know, seems like overkill). But they all have paid themselves back over and over, and get tossed into rotation depending on the project. I too rarely use my Komodo anymore (just doesn’t have the same dynamic range and robust image as my Monstro and Gemini), so I’ll likely sell it at some point, as it’s kind of a specialty camera at this point. I can’t justify moving into DSMC3 due to RED’s notorious depreciation in value, so my DSMC2 cameras will continue to be in rotation until they retire. Also, I much prefer the image that I see from the Monstro and Gemini than most of what I’ve seen coming out of DSMC3 (almost looks too digital / videoy in comparison). The ARRIs are definitely in a league of their own with their look and dynamic range. Again, great video!

This was sick man, because I have no idea about actual film making and the ins and outs of it, this was cool and informative.

I sold my Komodo and picked up a DSMC2 dragon kit. The older sensors are far more ‘film’ like and better for narrative. The Komodo is good for corporate stuff. I like the Raptor… but it’s a bit too pricey for what it is.