BMPCC 6K Pro | Travel Kit | My Simple Travel Rig for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

[@OfTwoLands]

Here is is my travel kit for the BMPCC6K Pro. What kit do you guys use ? Cheers, Flo

[@famousam0s214]

hey flo, what's the top handle that you use?

[@OfTwoLands]

@@famousam0s214 Hey, its the Smallrig 1649 :)

[@callmehefadoe8300]

Please sir i will love to have your number or your whatsapp number or to know more about you please am a photography and videogrhaphy

[@callmehefadoe8300]

Please what is your name on ig

[@madebyams]

I like that shirt as much as the kit haha xx

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha, I love Fjallraven :) xx

[@FilmConvert]

Great video - always cool to hear about the real-world gear that creators use!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot guys, so glad you like it ☺️🙏 !!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for this video. THe tilt screen and the evf are the main features I miss on my BMPCC4K. I really hope they will release a BMPCC4K Pro in the future. The size of m43 lenses are just unbeatable for my usecase

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for watching !! I agree, the size of m43 lenses is great especially for travel and gimbal work.

[@footage3914]

I actually sold my Sigma 18-35mm and went back to m43 primes! The setup was too heavy for me and defeated the purpise of having a compact cine camera.

[@adambostock5416]

A 4k Pro would be a dream. I'd buy one tomorrow. Would be perfect for travel. Great video as always, thanks Flo!

[@OfTwoLands]

It really would !! Thanks for stopping by man :)

[@PhilippeOrlando]

On a different video I asked which lenses you used, I'm all set now.

[@OwoyemiMichael]

Lovely video as always. Your wish for the 4K Pro, I have same and no doubt, wishes do come true😅

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha I really hope !! Thanks for watching :)

[@OwoyemiMichael]

@@OfTwoLands You're most welcome💯❤️

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

No tripod for a travel kit? I’m looking for a robust enough, yet light travel friendly tripod for the 6k pro. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@WoodsandForestsMedia]

How do you keep your pocket 6k safe from rain and fog? do you use a rain cover or can the camera hold up to light rain? I am very hesitant to take my pocket 6k out in bad weather.

[@OfTwoLands]

I usually avoid to use the camera in the rain, that's why I mention the Eos R in the video. In the Fog it usually is ok. I wouldn't take the BMPCCs out in bad weather.

[@WoodsandForestsMedia]

@@OfTwoLands I have watched your channel for a while and I made the decision to get the pocket 6k and the probe lens from your videos showing how incredible that combo is. I am a nature/educational channel mostly focused on frogs and toads and I am working on studio gear for educational content about pets as well and the pocket 6k and probe lens were very good choices for my needs. I'm looking for a good B-Cam for this camera and I'm torn between the Fujifilm X-T4 and the EOS R. What are your thoughts on the X-T4? This camera is going to be my A-Cam for going out hiking. Thanks for answering my previous question!

[@DimesManos]

How much recording time do you get on your wise cfast cards ?

[@OfTwoLands]

It's really hard to say since it depend on the resolution, codec, frame rates etc.

[@fatar9075]

I really enjoy your approach to film and teaching. I'm new to my BMCC 6K Pro and am working on how to create good exposure settings. Do you have any videos which cover this topic or do you have any suggestions on where some good videos might be located? Thanks!

[@AdamGell]

would you recommend the 24-105 version 1 or version 2 for Blackmagic pocket 4k? Ty

[@JunoMusonda]

Loved your Iceland film! I’ve had my eyes on the black magic 6k pro for some time now, I might have to pull the trigger. Long time viewer, always enjoy the content Flo!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much for the support and happy shooting :) !!

[@filmbyak9962]

Thanks for this! Is there a big hassle getting through the airport and customs with this set up?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! Usually it is more than fine, just depends where you fly sometimes. I am actually about to make a video dedicated to travelling with gear :)

[@shotsfiredbyakakeveryday2302]

Thank you! I will be traveling to Mexico and also have no desire to leave the camera in the hotel room! I will just have to get use to carrying a partial rig setup with me everywhere! lol

[@kiubonkokko5182]

Great helpful video! Thank you for making it. What tripods do you use for travel?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for watching !! I use a mix of tripods, it depends on the type of trips. Usually it is my Manfrotto 290 or Benro Tripster. I listed all my tripods in my Studio Tour :)

[@Lathrop_Media]

Odd question for you: I am transitioning to narrative/creative work from podcasting and real estate videos and have been thinking about selling my RF 70-200 f2.8 to fund a BMPCC 6k G2. I've been using the Canon R7 & R8 for the past year which introduced me to 10 bit c-log 3. I found that I really love color grading and working within resolve, and am mainly wanting to experience BRAW as well as having a better screen without using an external monitor. I have the Sigma Art 18-35 & 50-100 to use with the BMPCC (which also work wonderfully on the R7 & R8), do you think I would really miss the 70-200 more than I would love braw and the screen? I was alternatively thinking about grabbing a Sirui Nightwalker lens for the Canon R7 to try some manual focus/cine style, but I might be better off just rolling with what I have for another year. Just curious what you might think about the BMPCC 6k G2 VS RF 70-200 choice in this scenario!?

[@lmackreath78]

What settings for your ntg?.. one channel mic mono and the other channel camera speaker mono?

[@OfTwoLands]

It depends but yes most of the time :).

[@romanoman_1706]

Does the 6k pro fit in the normal wandrd deep cube or do I need to buy de pro photography bundle?

[@OfTwoLands]

The 6K Pro fits standing up in the Essential Deep Cube made for the 41L, or flat in the regular cube made for the 31L for example.

[@romanoman_1706]

@@OfTwoLands okey, thanks a lot. Love you‘re videos, keep it up🙏🏼

[@evansommer]

Great video! I apologize if someone has already asked this below, but I was curious about your thoughts on the stills capture function on the 6k pro. I primarily shoot backpacking videos and as such only want to lug one camera into the backcountry. I'm looking to replace my Gh5 with something that shoots 12-bit video, but also want to be able to shoot photos of relatively high quality. Any insight would be great, and thanks in advance!

[@macksimumphotos]

Hi what settings do you shoot with on the eos r?

[@OfTwoLands]

Hey, usually 4K, 23.98 in Log.

[@vivreennz7867]

I'm very new to film making so I decided to start with something not too expensive just in case I stop in the middle or maybe even not like film making. I have a simple Panasonic HC-V800 camcorder. Shoots only full HD but it has a quite good quality optic and sensor for the price. It's super light (600gr with filters and battery), small, and has big range (25-600mm ff equivalent), all in one. Great for landscape but also wildlife. Looking to upgrade mid-next year to something better. What is your point of view on camcorders ? I see A LOT of people shooting on DSLR's / full frame. What makes them better than camcorders ?

[@lspeventmedia7836]

Very interesting and helpful video. BTW, what's the reason for having three Peak Design straps? I thought Slide would have been enough - strong and sterdy.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! I first bought the middle one Lite for my bmpcc 4k and wanted another one for my 5D4 and since it was heavier I decided to get the bigger one :). The small Leash one was for my Eos R and Fuji but now I mainly use the Lite and Standard Slide.

[@scrow9]

Yes I was wondering about the sound issue I’ve seen a prior video of yours where you were you had footage of the surfer talking and I was curious how you captured his sound but now I know

[@OfTwoLands]

Not sure what you mean ? It wasn't the same kit.

[@scrow9]

@@OfTwoLands Only that you probably used some kind of external mini shotgun mic attached to your camera while filming him talking in the car etc vs a lav

[@panutrick8301]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ From India. recently I bought black magic pocket camera 6k G2 please suggest budget Gimbal. I am too confused actually I don't know about that I will wait for your reply

[@blickfangrelaxationsleepan8406]

Hey mate, thanks for your videos. Do you choose constant bitrate or constant quality for your videos? And which rate of compression? Thanks!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !! I prefer to shoot constant quality but it depends on the project and media/card too. I usually shoot Q5 when Raw on the 6K Pro and Prores 422.

[@ppulkkinen5308]

Do you use the same EF-mount lenses for the Canon?

[@OfTwoLands]

Yes I do :)

[@janne7130]

Hey, in the video description you stated, that you used the canon eos r with the sigma 18-35, but isnt the sigma a aps-c lens? How do you make that work with a full frame camera? Do you crop a lot in post or does it work when you shoot the 4k crop?

[@OfTwoLands]

Hey, Yes the Sigma is an APC-C lens but since the R has a crop in 4K which is roughly 1.5 it is perfect and similar to a S35 sensor. I only use the sigma for video :).

[@kprotsenko1877]

Hi - with regards to the lenses, have you looked into Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS? It seems like a great alternative to the 16-35mm f4 IS. what do you think?

[@OfTwoLands]

Hey, I did have the 17-55 years ago on my C100 II but always preferred the 16-35 which is a bit better built and has smoother focusing. Still a great lens for the price though!

[@kprotsenko1877]

@@OfTwoLands thanks, yes agreed. How do you find the IS on the 16-35mm handles panning? My 17-55mm tends to be very jerky.

[@TonySelyem]

I really appreciate the minimalist rig and fantastic videos. What did you settle on for power, storage (CFast, right), and how often did you use the monitor on the BMPCC 4K? TY!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! I prefer internal batteries for the 6K Pro but also use the Core Powerbase on it as well as for the 6K. I always shoot internal media (CFast). I used to use my SmallHD on the 4K but mostly for documentary and proper work, not travel or personal. I have made video about my documentary kits and the gear I use in other videos so feel free to check them out :)

[@TonySelyem]

@@OfTwoLands I went back and found the videos for BMPCC 4K rig details. My bad! TY again. I really really appreciate your approach. (And I enjoyed the Blade Runner 2049 book as well.)

[@kinesisfilms9147]

Excellent!!!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !!

[@lmackreath78]

Thanks for the vid - dont you worry about only having f4 lenses out in the field? how do you handle indoors or low light?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! For travel I shoot 90% of the time outdoors and I actually use the 16-35 indoor as well. The camera does quite well at 3200 ISO. I do sometimes bring my Sigma 18-35 when travelling but never end up using it unless it's a city only trip or crazy dark.

[@lmackreath78]

@@OfTwoLands thanks for the info - I have the Sigma 18-35, a Canon 17-55 2.8 and the Canon 24-105 F4 - I personally have never attempted to use the Canon F4 indoors - just didnt think it would cut it in low light! -

[@AndyKunkel]

Hi Flo, amazing content as always! I have a question. I have the same cameras as you do. 6K pro (A CAM) and EOS R (B CAM) I was wondering what settings you use on each to match color the best. And if you use or if you made LUTs to match them in post.

[@OfTwoLands]

Hey man, thank you !! Nothing fancy actually, I just shoot log for both, same WB and then grade them with Filmconvert in FCPX. Not luts. The thing with me is that I usually use the R only when the weather is crazy or where I can't use the Pocket so the footage is different enough most of the time if that makes sense. I rarely use them at the same time exept for interviews and then in that case I use a tight lens on the R or vice versa :)

[@AndyKunkel]

​@@OfTwoLands Thanks for the tip! I don't use LUTs, just was wondering if you did. I am primarily a wedding videographer. nervous to use LOG but I think I should just go for it. Hope to take my freelancing full time and make short documentaries. The nice thing about using the 6k Pro with BRAW is that I can convert it to LOG in post. I'll use the View Assist while using LOG on the EOS R. I color in Davinci Resolve currently. I'll watch your older Color Grading video to get the idea of which steps YOU use. And thanks for your response!

[@kevinfee8369]

I see that you previously used the MKE600 on the kit, and now the RODE. Which do you prefer?

[@OfTwoLands]

Depends on the shoot. The Sennheiser is of much better quality but less practical since it doesn't have a dial, no usb input and is bigger. I use the Rode for voice over, outdoor shooting and travel if needed. I keep the Sennheiser for interviews and documentary shooting when the weather is nice.

[@kevinfee]

@@OfTwoLands I see! That makes so much sense and provides me with more clarity. Thank you for your response :) I’m trying to kickstart a casual documentary project so I’ve been trying to adapt my BMPCC4K set up for it, and your videos help a lot. Love your content, keep it up!

[@martinekwall4671]

Always nice to see your videos😀 Do you find the canon lenses to be smooth enough for follow focusing?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot !! I do yes, of course my Contax or Meike are much better but for travel the Canon are good enough. I use them for documentary as well and never has an issue with focusing. They are quite light and precise for zooms.

[@martinekwall4671]

@@OfTwoLands Thanks for sharing your experience. I have several canon glass and they are all so different in their focus rings. EF 70-200 f4 focus ring is not smooth but zoom ring is. RF 24-105 f4 has fantastic focus ring but the zoom ring makes a squeaky noise. 16-35 works out. RF 24-105 f4 has practically no focus breathing and it’s not too far from being par focal. Nice bokeh for an f4 on most of the zoom range. It’s sharper edge to edge than any EF mid zoom or wide angle zoom by far. It fell into a stream with the R. Nothing happened to the lens, no water inside it, checked by Canon. 😂 It’s a work horse!

[@balisbest]

I really enjoy your video's ✨ do you also shoot braw when you are traveling? Greetz

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :) I do with the 6K Pro now but I still prefer Prores when I can.

[@balisbest]

@@OfTwoLands I just started shoot with the 6k pocket but the braw is to much for my computer 😅 so im shooting prores for now. What prores do you shoot? HQ? 🙏🏾✨

[@giacomom2370]

I would add an IR cut filter as a must with the BMPCC6K Pro or any BMD camera 🙏🏻 I experience IR pollution when using the internal NDs. Not so bad as the original one but seems to not only control black fabricks but also the greens in your images.

[@OfTwoLands]

I do use NISI IRND filters for proper projects but no need for travel content :).

[@giacomom2370]

@@OfTwoLands those filters look great. Perhaps try snapping a B+W IR cut. I did a side to side test and the image looks way nicer!

[@TimandLauren]

@@giacomom2370 hey giacomo, Do you out on the IR cut filter while having the internal nd’s on as well?

[@SeaUrchinFilms]

Great stuff, merci :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha, Merci ☺️ !!

[@josephsavage1540]

Awesome stuff, your Iceland film is breathtaking dude! I run a very similar kit and it's great to get ideas on how I can optimize it. Which tripod do you use at the moment for travel work? I have primarily shot on gimbals in the past but I'm starting to fall in love with handheld and feel a tripod or monopod might be easier to transport than a gimbal for stabalised shots. Also it looks like you have an extra rail on top of the smallrig cage for the nato top handle. Is this essential? I'm buying a top handle today for the 6k pro for a Vancouver trip next month and would love it to be nato for easy removal :) Thanks a bunch man, inspiring as always!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much mate !! For work I use two tripods. Manfrotto 055 and 290 with 2 different heads (502 and 500) And yes the rail is for the for Nato handle I forgot to mention it. I love using Nato, so much easier :) Thank for watching and have a safe trip!

Honestly the size of the pocket is not for traveling. I have a 6K pro and in the end you need a lot of extra batteries, stabilizers, etc. There are better options to take with you on a trip if you want to enjoy the trip and not be burdened with weight all day.

[@OfTwoLands]

Works really well for me, each to their own :)

[@Framegxd]

There’s nothing light about the 70-200 lol.

[@OfTwoLands]

750g is really light for a lens, especially for a zoom :). This is the F4, not 2.8.