BMPCC4K Rig Building - My SIX Favourite Accessories

[@michaelwright8581]

Excellent recipe you’ve put together. Very compelling..

[@jaydivina533]

That is a well thought out rig. Love it. Fair total price too. I liked once. 🤓. Thanks Gerald.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Jay! Appreciate it. 😃👌

[@mattsiiteri4366]

damn the ending really put it into perspective. Thanks for putting this all together. It's still very relevant in 2022 imo

[@drewthomas1534]

Recording straight to the T5 SSD is magical. I don't think I can ever go back now.

[@JonathanHeresOficial]

Hi Gerald, ive read it is not advised to have the lpe6 inside when running an external battery. In a FB group i have someone give me this reaseon: "It is right. You should not have a battery inserted in the camera, while using an external 12V. The reason is that the control and load circuit of the LP06 has a fairly high consumption, between 4 and 8 w, which is subtracted from what the camera needs to operate. Therefore, you would have to supply about 22 Watts for the camera, and with the energy expenditure of the LP06 inserted, it could reach or exceed 30 watts. With a dummy battery, the external one should only provide the power equal to the LP06, without activating charging circuits." Any thoughts on this?

[@PeterYacono]

Loved that last power option for run and gun. Great work.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! 😃🙏

[@ThinkingArtEntertainment]

Glad to see other KZbinrs embracing the IndiPro Tools solution!

[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

@6:08 I've always thought this, why block that beautiful screen with a V mount. Thanks for sharing your solution.

[@BrianMakesFilms]

You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch. You explain everything so well and are engaging and fun to watch.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much. It's really great to hear that. Cheers! 😃🙏

[@johnhaynes9910]

I am a stills photographer mainly and when I do video prefer to use a video camera rather than a DSLR/Mirrorless bodies which ergonomically are not ideal and end up having to be mounted in rigs with numerous attachments before they become functional. In terms of value and function even on this side of the Pond, the Pocket 4K is great value for money and this episode by you the King of All Things Purple showing the choices you made on kitting out this camera is really interesting in terms of addons and costs.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, John. Appreciate your thoughts on this one. Cheers!

[@12344ADAM44321]

great information, im so much closer to switching from A7III to BMPCC4K and just living that manual focus life 100%

[@Ilikemakingthings]

Not super relevant to the content here, but I’ve been chopping through heaps of your older videos and newer, the audio in the later videos is so buttery smooth! This one the voice sounds fantastic compared to a few older videos. Such excellent and informative content also, thank you!

[@alesko5]

A little delayed here, but the one thing you're missing in your links is the rod clamp quick release baseplate. I can't seem to find it anywhere, but it's exactly what I'm looking for!

[@RLinares22]

98wh batteries are totally the way to go. You get that sense of relief when you can just keep shooting especially on longer days. Equivalent to that feeling I got the one project I used a 2tb samsung t5 to record with... It just... keeps... going! Glad Portapak is willing to be flexible on cable offerings especially when marketing to the pocket shooter crowds. Kudos to them. I've been looking into vmount battery options like FX Lion, blueshape, core swx and anton bauer. Nice to see other solutions also. Btw you should do a video on how you manage your media. Would be interested in seeing whether you archive your show content or once you finish your edits and upload to KZbin, let it transition into the digiverse in the sky. NEXT VIDEO: "Carry on my Undone Son"

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Great comment. And thanks for the suggestion. Cheers!

[@Hexspa]

Sick. I'll watch this in five years once I learn my current camera. #remindme!

[@IsaacThornton-b3u]

You ready yet?

[@Hexspa]

@ haha yeah! :)

[@matto29]

This is gonna save me so much time ordering all the things I need to make the perfect BMPCC4K rig. Was waiting for this exact video from you man, thanks for knocking it out of the park as always. If my wife asks the total price was $240 and I was able to use my Canadian Tire money

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Thanks, Matt! And understood... Canadian Tire money... got it.

[@theantoniosilva]

Gerald Undone do you think the Shinobi is better for the price compared to the porta keys bm5?

[@TheToneWork]

Great build! I hope we're going to get a video on your workflow, what recording looks like for you and how you're using BRAW to change native settings in post. My pockets are full of batteries waiting.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Conrad! Appreciate the suggestions. 😃👍

[@josephnicklo2994]

I love that the Ikan follow focus system has internal batteries. I hate that I need to connect the Tilta nano to a power source. Glad to see someone finally mount the v-mount battery flat so it doesn’t block the screen. Just found your channel and giving it a sub! One thing about keeping the battery in the camera, the v-mount will charge the battery inside the camera will it’s running. So let’s say you need to go lightweight for a bit...you drain the crappy canon battery in 20 minutes (lol) and then go back to your rig...charges the Battery :)

[@gcprost]

Thanks for alerting us to the Portapak solution. That might work for me.

[@TheHollermann]

The mount of the monitor and the focus wheel is ingenous, but i miss the description of what parts you used to do this. Seems like you start with a Smallrig BSE2431, then a DJI RS-004? And from then...what are those?

[@danalarson9533]

I've been trying to figure it out too. I'm pretty sure he's using this as a rod holder: store.dji.com/product/ronin-s-focus-motor-rod-mount

[@davidogburn5374]

I remember you mentioning the pocketed battery solution on your Livestream. That's genius!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, David! Cheers!

[@smallrigofficial6732]

Love the build! Thanks for all the support and great rigging options for your viewers! 🤝🤝

[@sheawee]

Gerald, thanks for mentioning the Porta Pak power alternative. I'm considering this for some documentary work and wanting to go as "stripped down" as possible. Being able to mount the camera on top of the battery will really help reduce bulk and create even cleaner and quicker access to the back monitor. Thanks for always providing such thoughtful content.

[@geraldundone]

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Means a lot. 😃👍

[@joeyviggers6041]

Does anyone know what quick release he is using at 4:26? I haven't been able to find one with that friction clamp type of mechanism, but it would be really helpful

[@bobceffo]

this removed a great deal of doubts I had.... thanks!

[@geraldundone]

Glad to hear it. Cheers!

[@The-Logician]

I was going to ask why you didn't have the iKan wireless follow focus mounted off your 15mm rails on the bottom end of the rig, right up until the 8:17 mark when you took the camera off the bottom rail mount and the iKan came with the camera.... nice...

[@geraldundone]

Ha. Cheers, Trevor! 😃👊

[@The-Logician]

Need to stop watching your videos before I go broke....I just picked up the wireless follow focus.

[@onesixgg]

So I'm trying to follow along and add the parts from this video to my shopping cart (BH Photo). I see that he is using the SmallRig monitor mount, but what is the Shinobi monitor mounted to? For reference see 3:39. What I'm referring to is the part with "M4". Thanks in advance!

[@miriammoriarty8588]

Nice setup, thanks for sharing.

[@brentthomasaustin]

You have such a flow to your voice man

[@geraldundone]

What a lovely compliment. Really appreciate that. Cheers!

[@DevonBlueWhitaker]

Duuuuuuuuuuude! Yes!!! Please do more bmpcc4k videos!!!

[@Sirjames9699]

Thanks for the informative content, looking forward to more power solutions for this camera!

[@hobbes1231]

porta pack!!!! you def know what to bring to the table!! big ups!!

[@gonjouls9521]

Hey Gerald! Since you love doing your research when creating this kind of videos, and seeing how you connected both the camera and the monitor to the same Vmount battery. What are your thoughts on the "ground loop" issue that may occur by powering your monitor and the camera with the same battery (some have reported that this setup has fried the HDMI and I'm a little afraid that it might happen to me as well if I do this).

[@atlasfielding]

i was wondering the same thing!

[@mdturnerinoz]

This was perfect for me: I have the 4k but have not fitted it out yet; may not need all you have, but at least I know a great combo that works! Thanks, heaps!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Martin! Glad to hear it. Cheers! 😃🙏

[@joehancuff6310]

Dude, such a great video! Very smart build out of the pocket 4k. This would be required watching for all new Pocket 4K owners! As always, Gerald, love your work, brother! Next intro, "... Negative, I am a meat popsicle"

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Joe! Appreciate it, brother.

[@Profmorphious123]

My interest is with. Battery options. Love the v mount.

[@di2ifter]

At 5:44 you mention having both the V-Mount battery and an LP-E6 battery powering the camera at the same time which allows you the hot swap functionality. But I believe if you look at the camera's manual on page 27, Blackmagic recommends removing the LP-E6 battery when powering it through alternative methods. Have you come across any issues with this?

[@mochouinard]

The recommendation is probably related that you will 'waste' power charging your LP-E6 battery from the external source if you leave it in there.

[@geraldundone]

I have not had any issues yet. I'll definitely update if I do. Cheers!

[@EMBEVIDEO]

Great setup. But it's interesting how different setups can be and how easy it is to find the own setup. I started with Smallrig - which is really really good for reasonable money - but switched to Tilta and their tactical setup - even better, nice accessories and better cable management. And I need a run&gun setup which is smaller than yours. So Tilta tactical rig with nice solid grip, awesome ssd holder (I use the 2 TB version of the T5), monitor shades, external monitor (I have a 5" Blackmagic Video Assist - so I use it), core SWX battery solution mounted under the cage for powering camera and monitor. I get around 2.5 to 3 hrs of recording time. Another SWX battery - just to be on the save side - replacement within seconds. VERY happe with this setup. Weight is good for shooting but not to heavy.

[@geraldundone]

That's fun. You have a very similar setup, just different brands and arrangements, but pretty much the same concept. I like it.

[@LegonDamien]

I would recommend that when you want to plug ssd back unscrew the cable place ssd plug the cable and tighten everything together. When you tighten the ssd and or cable it pushes it slightly downwards so if you keep the cable tight and try to plug ssd it might damage the port.

[@mrwashur1991]

Damn, I just bought and rigged out my bmpcc 4k. They had it with the cage, t5 mount, side clamp, and optical cleaning kit for $1369, Lanparte vmount plate $165, juicebox 150Wh vmount $179, t5 $189, moza air 2 $449, nikon speedbooster $389, sigma 30mm dx $150, nikon 50mm f2 $50, slr magic 8mm $149, atomos shinobi $299, camvate shoulder rig $239, 2 led lights with stands and power $125, npf batteries $60, ikan manual FF $250, plus a few other thing about $300. $4362 and I went all out but made sure to find the best bang for buck. Glad I didn't give in a year ago and waited to upgrade.

[@FTGTapGod]

Was wondering if you've heard about or messed around with the ZCam E2? I've been using it for the past 6 months and have fallen in love with it. I was using a RED Scarlet MX and have completely replaced it in my workflow with the E2. I tried the Pocket 4k, but ended up being slightly dissapointed by it. Not in terms of image quality necessarily, but in build quality, battery life, and form factor. The E2 has almost the exact same sensor in it as the Pocket, but they use a better processor squeezing out a lot of functionality/performance. For $2000 you're getting 4k up to 160fps at 10bit, 13 stops of dynamic range (16 in WDR mode), 300mbps max bitrate, all metal body, uses NPF batteries, CFast or external SSD, WiFi, and imo a much better form factor. Would definitely be something interesting to check out. I'm loving the image out of it, the 10bit high frame-rate capabilities are great for versatility, and I'm getting about 4 hours of battery life on a single npf970 shooting at 4k.

[@geraldundone]

I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I've definitely seen it and heard about it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it!

[@ericadams6608]

Just great Gerald. Don't know how you manage it! Thanks , Cheers

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Eric! Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@JamesVancePresents]

Love your rig bro. I'm doing weddings and I was looking into quick options to release the rig and put the camera on a gimbal really fast. Thank you! Right now I have the Panasonic Lumix G85, I'm gonna upgrade to the GH5 and rig that out. Then once my business is making more money, I'm gonna get the Pocket 4K

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, James! Appreciate that.

[@maciejkobus]

That DSLR Video Shooter "Bench" reference

[@ZaneleJiane]

Very useful information about 1TB recording three hours at Q0. Someone said on 128GB one can record 3 minutes at highest frame rate. I thought i needed to buy lots of storage media

[@victormultanen1981]

I love your setup! thanks for sharing!

[@translucentfilmworks9897]

Very nice build. Informative. Great video!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much!

[@TrigramProductions]

Question: I've heard mixed information about this but the metabones Ultra is designed for "Super 35" magnification with lenses for those kind of sensors or larger. The Sigma 18-35 is cropped for Canon APS-C which is smaller than the Super 35. Would this mean vignetting will still occur with the Ultra, despite people telling me there is only vignetting on the XL, or am I missing another variable? You're the man! Thanks.

[@MGHimages]

Great rig! You and I are using many of the same components. Two questions: 1) Have you worked through the challenge of using a VND and adding a lens hood. I use the Syrp and B+W 82mm VNDs on my Lumix 12-35 and 35-100 lenses, then screw on a collapsible rubber lens hood into the female threads of the filter. The round hood allows consistent shading when rotating the VND, as opposed to a tulip or rectangular shade. But, I get some vignetting in the corners from the hood, at wider angles. Do you have any better solutions? 2) As an alternative, I've okie engineered a couple 4x4 plates to hold both sides of my VND in my matte box. Then one of the filter trays rotates to adjust density. My end product is a bit janky, but with enough fiddling, it works. Have you seen a manufactured product that allows round 82mm filters to be used in a 4x4 matte box filter tray? Bonus question: Aputure has a couple DEC products that look like PHENOMENAL solutions. BUT...one is a speed booster that gives full control of a Canon lens (focus, iris, etc), but no eVND. The other is an eVND, but no speed boosting. Do you know of any combined solutions? An amalgamation of both products? Or maybe a drop-in speed boosting lens that can be used with the eVND?

[@joenicklo]

Only issue I have with the speedbooster support/mount is....if you need to switch from an EF lens to a MFT lens, you have to remove the speedbooster.

[@mudstuff]

Great stuff. How is the ikan pdl-af mounted to the cage, it's not easy to see in the video. I have a Sony A7rIII in a SmallRig half-cage but use a manual follow focus that easily attaches to the rails. I like the idea of this and having it attached to the cage for run and gun.

[@burgunbeerd]

That indiepro portapak is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been using a battery bank with USB converters but they're so unreliable. THANKYOU

[@burgunbeerd]

Nevermind I can't find anywhere that will ship it to Australia! Noooooo

[@geraldundone]

B&H wont' ship to Australia either?

[@burgunbeerd]

Apparently not. I assume because the size of the battery? It appears I can get it from the actual indiepro store but shipping is pretty painful. I'll need to weigh my options

[@sebsyoutubechannel4252]

Wow I'm so early to this video and I'm so interested in it!!! Thanks Gerald looking forward to watching this! :D

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad to hear that. Enjoy! 😃🙏

[@ITNRG]

Nice Rig and just the elements that's essential. I got two questions. 1. Is there any noticeable vignetting at 18mm with this combination? 2 Where can I get the part that makes the metabones feel like it is a part of the camera at 1:29 ? Great video and thank you for all the content you are doing here on KZbin.

[@geraldundone]

Hey! Thanks. 1. No vignetting if you use the 0.71x speed booster, but there is if you use the 0.64x one. 2. If you buy the cage, it's an add-on you can select, but you can also find it as SmallRig 2247. Here's a couple links: bhpho.to/2YaOCne amzn.to/2GmYAvr

[@ITNRG]

@@geraldundone it's unbelievable how fast you answer questions although you got so much comments and subscribers. 1 last question: I'm wondering that there is no vignetting at all on this camera, because the GH5S is known for the same sensor size and some guys said that there is vignetting noticeable. Sorry for so much detailed questions. I hope you can help because I replace my BMPCC4K with the GH5S and I don't want to have vignetting at 18mm. I hope you have an answer although you don't use the GH5S

[@geraldundone]

@@ITNRG I really don't think there would be. At least not when shooting standard frame dimensions. But like I said, that's only when using the 0.71x booster. The 0.64x will cause vignetting. I found this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2q6hql4jqaClck

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Great build out Gerald! I’m still on the fence about which way I’m going to go and I have to put the BM back in the running after checking this out. Thanks for making my life more confusing now ;)

[@geraldundone]

Haha. You're welcome, Reginald! My pleasure. 😃😂

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Gerald Undone One of your viewers below in the main comments asked if you had considered the Z-CAM E2 and I confess I’d not come across that to date in all the research I’ve been doing on cine-cam options. So I did a little homework last night and discovered what may be the best little gadget I’ve seen, particularly at the price point. You should have a look if you’ve not done so already and of course, a review from you on this E2 or even the E2-F6 would be highly valued if you can swing it. A young filmmaker, Scott Dumas, has done a decent job on an overview I caught last night but I’m sure you would take it to another level. Food for thought.

[@finnillson4808]

The P4K is a really awesome piece of kit. It’s only major downside is the battery life. You pretty much have to use v-mount batteries. Which increases the weight and form factory. I wish they would add SSD recording or ProRes Raw via HDMI to Atomos for the GH5S 😭

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, that'd be pretty sweet! 😃

[@bullettin]

For some people the increased weight is welcome because it helps stabilize and dampen movements. It looks like the balance on this rig would be right at the handle, so getting some smooth handheld movement without the aid of a gimbal or stabilizer should be possible.

[@jb_]

That’s a lovely rig G. Thanks for sharing 👊😎

[@geraldundone]

😃👊

[@GregoryPLoomis]

Great Video! I have the SHINOBI and was confused how to match what I am seeing off of the BM4k. If BM4k, looks dark and lets say ISO was set really low, but the SHINOBI is bright and looks great, how do you make sure they are correct so you don't start filming and realize while in post your image was incorrect during your whole shoot? Thanks!

[@Alec_keski]

what is the attachment for the metabones to the cage?

[@Gus_Diaz_83]

It might be a silly question, but you mentioned adding a swing Matte Box or clamp-on Matte Box, but from this video with your lens, the rail rods don't seem to be long enough. Are they? Can you slide them out further? What length of rods would you recommend if a future Matte Box purchase seems likely to sit in front?

[@erickdperezr]

After watching all rigs, this is by far the best, an exception would be if you want a more minimalist approach which i would recommend the one by james matthews

[@victorblondel1902]

I read that BM does not recommend keeping a battery inside the camera while using 12V input as it could damage the internal components, what would be your thoughts about it ?

[@w.kirkherron4740]

Undone channel is the best.....keep them videos coming please

[@MichaelAddlesee]

I can't believe it. At 1:18 you disconnect the T5 in a way I'd not thought of. I had been unscrewing the USB cable connector and plugging a long USB lead into the T5 in situ. Your way is so much better as I don't have to get a screwdriver out each time.

[@MichaelAddlesee]

I should add that I'm using Tilta cage, T5 mount and USB lead. The Tilta USB lead can be secured at both ends using the provided slotted knurled screw, but the knurling is a bit pointless as it sits close by the USB connector body (they should have made it longer). Hence I have to get out a flat bladed screwdriver.

[@everillangel5037]

You should get a hot mount for the monitor. It's like a bicycle wheel bolt. You flip it up and can readjust the monitor or take it off. Makes it faster

[@geraldundone]

Interesting idea!

[@rohanleander]

Love the old Batman transition.

[@geraldundone]

😃👍

[@timbeaton5045]

@@geraldundone 🎼 "Dun Undone Undone Undone Undone..... BATMAN!" Next Intro line:- "Somedays, you just can't seem to get rid of a bomb 🦆🐣 💣! ((see Adam West Batman movie for reference!))

[@fddon4166]

man i miss that old Batman vibe!

[@neiloler]

Really great video, and some cool tricks for portable rigs in general!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Neil! Really appreciate it.

[@misterdeity]

This is so similar to how I rigged my P4K. The parts are a little different but the gist is the same. Have you noticed that the M43 sensor in the P4k is a little wider than the GH5? Is it the same sensor as the GH5s? I think the GH5s is the same. Do you know? Oh, and thanks for the idea about keeping a battery in the battery compartment. I hadn't thought of that - brilliant!!!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! Yeah, the sensor is a bit wider. Makes the crop factor slightly less intense than regular m43.

[@arifpierce9068]

Tilta also makes that cable, it’s compatible with their f970 side grips

[@jonjoygaba]

I wish SmallRig made the a MBSB support for the Nikon-2-MFT variant. I'm having trouble with the rig lacking rigidity in my GH5s rig setup that could be easily remedied if I could secure it further at the lens adapter.

[@dareckmaurice9435]

Great Vid as always - Will you make a Video showing a complete modular breakdown where you are switching between - Tripod to Shoulder to Gimbal?, in no particular order ;)

[@thomasjmcclure]

Can anyone tell me what quick release plate is being used at 4:27 ?

[@daveyman]

Hi Gerald, I was wondering why you went with the Ikan PD Movie follow focus over the Tilta Nucleus N? Thanks

[@geraldundone]

Better torque and easier to use and setup quickly.

[@rjprofilms6601]

Thanks for your work! Really appreciate it

[@mediamannaman]

Yes, this was very helpful! That lens plus speedbooster is about what the new Panny 10-25 costs. I wonder if the same gear could pull focus on that lens?

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! And yeah, I'm definitely going to be doing a direct comparison between the two as soon as I get that lens.

[@shotbro8521]

Nice to see someone finally lay the v-mount flat. Makes absolutely no sense positioning it vertical!

[@jaylamb218]

Great video!!! Thank you very much!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@HuFilms]

Reminds me of my rig I had for my BMPC4K (production camera) but yours is a lot better!

[@geraldundone]

😃👍

[@stevekdigitalworx]

Aside from the ability to pull it for remote monitoring, what purpose does the Shinobi have mounted? The Blackmagic screen already seems really big.

[@geraldundone]

Waveforms and better brightness and viewing angles. The native screen doesn't quite cut it in sunlight.

[@misterdeity]

@@geraldundone And it stays completely fixed in position. Ha!!!

[@stevekdigitalworx]

@@geraldundone see, I knew you had a good reason. Thanks!

[@hieubeo1202]

this video is so helpful, and i'm new to bmpcc world lol, thank you so much!

[@onejourney]

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[@janesholst]

I love your videos. Could you do a video on how sony cameras do in rough weather. Rain, snow, high humidity. I think this video is missing on youtube! :-)

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the suggestion! 😃

[@Boncrek]

Well done breakdown. How do you prevent an HDMI burnout when powering from the same battery source?

[@PopyMartins]

I'm wondering if you're able to rig the BMPCC4K with a V-mount, follow focus and the sigma 18-35 to the ronin-s, maybe with the battery in the bottom of the camera?

[@RockstarCinema]

Nice set up I was going to go with small rig but then I saw kondor blue love what they make

[@AdamGell]

Great video !!!Which cable connects from the indipro porta to the black magic? Is there a link? Thanks Adam

[@kolecava]

Indi Mogul and Interviews and this is super juicy knowledge. I got a problem, I am becoming a gear head. Coming from custom loop PCs background this camera is making me hungry for builds. Il stick some RGB on it.... jokin mate asif I'd do that

[@geraldundone]

😜👌

[@nattmcfee]

Great video! Why did you opt for the .71x over the .64x metabones?

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! Because the Sigma 18-35mm is an APS-C lens, so it's better suited for 0.71, as the 0.64x has some vignetting.

[@bullettin]

@@geraldundone I had wondered about this, too. It appears I would need to have both if I have full-frame and APS-C lenses and want to limit the crop factor.

[@kyisyn2271]

Thanks Gerald, very well explained

[@justinhammondphoto]

Not sure if you answer questions but how did you get the PDMovie hot shoe clamp to slide into the small rig cold shoe mount?? IKan only gave room to squeeze onto a regular camera hot shoe mount with the screw size . Struggling big time to get that thing to slide on to it

[@MZtestvideos]

i subscribed because i love the tidbits of humor and the batman segue. I was wondering, if I wanted to use the BMPCC 4K mostly on a gimbal (ex. Moza Air 2), would these rigging options still be applicable or would I have to sacrifice some of these components in order to accommodate to the gimbal? Perhaps a dumb question but I'd really like your take on it - there's a couple of videos out there but I think you probably could provide me with more practical insight.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! It wouldn't work on a one-handed gimbal in its current state. You'd have to pull the camera & cage portion of the rails and attach it that way. Or use a bigger two-handed gimbal.

[@RLinares22]

typically those gimbals have mounting points, like arri rosette style, that allows you to attach peripheral pieces, like a small battery plate, monitor, second handle, etc. There's a bunch of accessories out there that will let you get the components you want on there, it'll just have to be reoriented to accommodate the new form factor. On the actual carriage you typically only want the camera, and the power/monitor cable going back into the rest of the system which is attached to the handle.

An important question, hope you will see and answer this. I have read many discussions on forums and they usually say if the camera and the monitor is powered by the same source and connected by hdmi that might burn the hdmi, monitor or even the camera! I was about to go for that powering solution and now I'm corcerned. did you have any problems with the same power source for camera and monitor? Thanks in advance!

[@hai.d.nguyen]

I have the same question. 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@samgerers]

With this setup the BMPCC is about as big as my C100 rigged up. I also use the shinobi, it's a great monitor!

[@klmarlow]

It looks like you removed the two bottom port covers/doors on the left side of the camera. How did you do this? They are annoyingly in the way. It looks like maybe the panel around the ports can be removed, but I didn't want to mess anything up or void the warranty. Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@geraldundone]

Hey! Thanks. They just use a rubber-t-shape to keep them in. If you pull gently close to the hole with pliers they come out without damage.

[@iphoneloretz]

Great video. Personally, I picked up a RavPower 75Wh Powerstation - Just plug the attached plug into it and get 2.5hrs of recording. It cost £44.99

[@geraldundone]

Is that over USB?

[@rgesualdo]

Gerald can you specify what model (size) of the cool-lux FF gear you are using for the sigma 18-35? Thanx

[@kennethhouse3058]

Great vid. Just bought the Pocket 4k, but I am worried, after watching another POCKET 4K content creator's video, that I can possibly fry the internals of my Pocket by connecting the Monitor and Pocket to the same power supply (V Mount Battery). Are you aware of any of this and would you have an update/further info. in that regard? There was also something about using cheaper D-Tap batteries as a possible cause, or maybe a damaged monitor itself. Please help.

[@micken6887]

What is your power recommendation for the BMPCC4K on a gimbal...? I have the Zhiyun Crane 2, would that portapack work or what is your best tip...? Thanks for a great Channel! /Michael in Sweden

[@srccdesign]

What is your recommendation for the power chord and battery that runs from the Shinobi to the power source? Out of the box the Shinobi comes with a battery that plugs into a 2 prong wall power source.

[@Filmmaker809]

Hi Gerald, great video! Could you please list the new SmallRig monitor mount? Thank you. Is it this one? SMALLRIG 2348 MONITOR MOUNT

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! That's one of them, yeah. There's 3 new ones. The one I got was this one: SmallRig Swivel and Tilt Monitor Mount with Cold Shoe BSE2346

[@Filmmaker809]

Thanks Gerald! I'm returning the older fixed model back and getting this one: SmallRig Swivel and Tilt Monitor Mount with Nato Clamp BSE2347. There is also a detailed video on fitting them here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZfZmmCiocmoZtE