Canon M50 Rig Build + Q&A - LIVE

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I got a ton of questions about my last video, so I wanted to show you how I put together this Canon M50 rig in real time. today I’m going to walk you though my professional #M50 video rig build. I start with a smallrig #canon M50 cage and then build out a complete rig to improve handling, stability, audio, lighting, power supply and the overall shooting experience. Now I can use my #canonm50 to shoot for hours, without ever having to worry about battery power again.
We'll talk about lenses, different cameras, the new Canon R5 and I'll also answer the questions you asked in the community tab!
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Light mounts:
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[@TechGearTalk]

⭐️ Buy the Canon M50 body only: geni.us/tgtm50body (affiliate) Canon M50 Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/canon.eos.m50.group What's up everyone?! I hope this tutorial about how I built up my Canon M50 rig was helpful. Did it help you or give you some good ideas? Let me know what you think!! Was there too much detail? Not enough? What did you like, and also, what did you not like? What would you like to see more of? Would love to know what you think, good or bad. I am grateful in advance 🙏

[@ianmulyadi5065]

can you attach the extra battery immediately to the rig instead of the wooden grip?

[@reluctantprophet]

I bough that power junkie and I can’t get it to power my camera. Please help..!

[@beyondlimitationsvideo]

Any recommendations for the cheapest external monitor for the M50?

[@luxallen9630]

calm, intelligent, and informative... if only all youtube tutorials were done by this guy

[@TechGearTalk]

Oh wow, I really appreciate the kind words 🙏 So glad you are enjoying the videos and thank you for being part of the channel

[@Spootyskater]

Just received and installed the SmallRig cage and top handle for my M50. Loving the added versatility it offers, as well as the deeper, sturdier-feeling grip. Thanks again for the recommendations!

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!! So glad it's working well!!! 👊

[@RRUTIRADIO]

Thank you for the video. I have a canon mount adapter EF EOS M for my M50. my goals is to shoot weddings videos. I need your suggestions for what will be the best lens? My budget is between $500 to $850. Thank you.

[@cgz]

This is one of the greatest live videos i've seen so far ❤️

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate the kind words and support!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Peter, I watch all your videos, I enjoy the sponsored videos as I enjoy camera and editing gear and software. As a KZbin creator myself, you will always have the negative a$$hole$. Keep doing you and if a small % don’t like it, they can always switch off.

[@Nerdhaunt]

M50 be like, This isn't even my final form!

[@TechGearTalk]

That's right! (transfromers theme playing)

[@Nerdhaunt]

@@TechGearTalk 🤣🤣 Btw, I was really confused between Sigma 16mm & 30mm. I need it for sit down talking head shots. Is 16mm too wide?

[@TechGearTalk]

It depends on the framing you want. Also, will the mic be off camera? Personally, I would go with the 30, but it will be too far if the mic is on the camera. Hope this helps

[@Nerdhaunt]

@@TechGearTalk Yes.. I will be using the seprate mic recording into the external recorder. I don't want to show much of my room. I think the 30mm will also double as a good interview lens, as I am planning to do that as well. I wish I could personally try them both before buying.

[@TechGearTalk]

That sounds perfect. If you're using an external mic you're all set. This is why I tell people to get the kit lens first, see this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7bXpdjgJ59nNk

[@theboredtrucker3898]

Cool Build. How would you adapt it for the M6 Mark2?

[@stormshadow976]

i love your informative videos. Great job , i just recently bought a Canon m50 for my small video projects and im excited about it.

[@issacsim]

Question regarding the Andycine, it has 8V out, could we power the M50 with it ?

[@TechGearTalk]

Hmmm, good question. Maybe with the right cable/adapter.

[@camillewandelt2932]

Still nice to watch entirely!!!

[@calebcaballero9696]

From that rig, how u could livestream? let's say we already have the camlink video capture card. Would u use the output from the monitor?

[@TechGearTalk]

Normally when I live stream I don't need a monitor because I can see the streaming software, but yes - you could use the output from the monitor and connect it to the Camlink.

[@calebcaballero9696]

@@TechGearTalk thank's man! i love ur videos!

[@paulnoel1383]

Really good video mate (and the other M50 ones). Helped me a lot, thank you so much.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much for watching Paul!!!

[@jimmy4g]

Im glad watching your channel.. really you are professional

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you!

[@rphcov3r328]

Tech Gear Talk is the best way to know exactly what i want to know about!

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@vivekranjantube]

Thank you so so much for this video, this is really very very helpful. You explained everything very well in detail. Go for 1M subs. All the very best Sir.

[@neiltopten]

I couldn’t watch the live stream caught you on catchup. Thanks for your honest answer to my question about my Canon 77D question. The live stream session was brilliant by the way. Very informative and so well delivered, many thanks from the UK!

[@TechGearTalk]

Super appreciate the support Neil! It's always tough with the timezone :(

[@creatorsjourney6286]

sorry I missed the live. Wow, even live you are just amazing at what you do! I have a new inspiration to do my videos. My vlog and video quality suck but, I am learning a little of everything. Thank you so much for sharing friend.

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad you're watching the replay, let me know what you think. Excited for you to put some concepts into practice!

[@jon112media]

Hey! Thanks so much for reading and answering my comment! I was ecstatic to hear my name from a guy with 80k+ subs! :) I’m a substitute teacher, so I also apologize often for not knowing how to pronounce names when I do attendance for classes. And with the students, I normally tell them my last name rhymes with Hawaiian. Sibayan-Hawaiian :) speaking of names, how do you spell yours? Haha 😅 I’ve been saving up and am getting the eos RP this Tuesday! :) So as you’ve been consistently putting out content for the M50, I was wondering about why you had built around that camera. But now I see how capable and a great bang-for-buck value this rig is! I’m inspired to use similar tools for my camera. Thank you so much! I’m hopefully going to use my camera as a webcam with the new beta to stream Sunday services live; I’m thinking the battery life tips might really come in handy too :) Looking forward to more videos!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help, and thank you for submitting a question! Appreciate you being part of the channel. The RP is a great camera - even better now than when I reviewed it. Let me know what you think when you get it. Sagi

[@MichaelHunt69]

Fantastic video!!! I recently got my Canon M50 after watching a couple of your videos. I love it!!! I ordered the SmallRig set up a couple of days ago too!! Can’t wait! Keep up the amazing videos!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks! Glad the videos are helpful and let me know how the accessories work out!

[@sambowen]

Bah, I missed this live. Will be ordering one soon to essentially replace the 20D I had. Sent a request to join the Facebook group. I should have know there would be a group lol. :)

[@TechGearTalk]

Sorry you missed it but glad you're watching the replay. See you at the group

[@WhiskeyStraightAl]

Great viewing the live chat. Since your previous video I've invested in the smallrig cage and top handle for my M50, plus the AC battery adapter. Game changers for sure and a I'm already loving working with them. Your advice and guidance on the m50 and accessories has been a revelation. Loving your work and thanks for your awesome content. Cheers.

[@TechGearTalk]

Super grateful for your continued support my friend! I will do more of a "hangout" live stream soon!

[@kenneth24castle]

I just scooped up this camera to improve quality on my channel, you made it look so damn professional. Thanks for the content my friend!!

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!!! So glad I was able to help, don't miss out today's video on M50 lenses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHuXdJKIeaqaa7s Welcome to the channel!

[@wygantsh]

I am using the M50 Mark II as a webcam to record KZbin shorts and TikTok vertical videos. However, all the videos I shoot vertical through Zoom or ManyCam the video recording is always sideways. I I have the autorotation set to camera and computer and add rotation info enabled. Will the Mark II M50 shoot videos vertically in webcam mode? thanks for your help.

[@SIRafiq]

Like your videos, admire your passion for the videography. One thing, I'd do differently is, I'd attach the wooden handle grip on the left side, because on the right side there is already a grip. Also, the left hand is mostly idle while shooting, whereas, the right hand is being used to work different controls of the camera.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you for the kind words and support 🙏🏻. The issue you’ll run into is that you’ll be blocking your screen (if that matters)

[@MrChrystek007]

This guy is so professional!

[@TechGearTalk]

I hope the video was helpful.

[@FAITHHEALERHEHERSON]

Is there any brand of battery for power junkie's available?is it ok with wasabi battery sir? Because i click on your link with battery for power junkie and its not available. Hope you will reply sir

[@mariafernandajhaya3520]

This video is so good !

[@Mrahmedmostafaa]

Bro.. i wana ask before i buy. When i transfer a video from m50 to 11 pro max, and wanna edit it on lumia fusion or adobe ruch cc will it works? Or not?

[@bodinian]

My only complaint with this cage is it blocks the EF to EF-M adapter shoe that's supposed to help take the weight of heavier EF lenses off the M50's mount socket.

[@clarencesturdivant7928]

Yes, an awesome rig it is. Two thumbs up bro.

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad you liked it brother 👊🏻

[@williamgurney1]

When you click for the smallrig grip handle the code changes to 2093 not the code in description. Is that ok? Thanks.

[@merrette]

The new version of the Smallrig cage for the M50 is about useless. If you use a top handle you loose the shoe on the frame because the handle mount blocks it now. You then are left with still only one cold shoe and NONE of the attachments they sell will work on this cage. The shoe extension that they will try to sell you for a second shoe will bind on the front dial rendering it inoperable. Also the shoe is a one way mount so if you have a audio transmitter or something with a combination pocket clip/shoe attachment that needs to enter from the back towards the front you're screwed because the only way to mount it, it will be facing the wrong way, in my case with the antenna towards me and the connections towards the subject. Terrible design and their support is horrible, wait for an email from China and then they just jerk you around.

[@dudediva69]

love you for doing this video ... thank you so much

[@TechGearTalk]

You are so welcome!

[@kennyobrien]

My M50, without a cage, is too lightweight to work with my Flycam 3000. I suppose I just needed a little more weight to make the Flycam work with the M50. However, if I embrace the Liziqi method of locked-off shots only, then I don't have to worry about Flycams, Steadycams or complex gimbals.

[@UnauthorizedCreations]

I bought the m50 mark ii and I love it. today I bought a new cage and a hand grip for the camera because I'm using it mostly for content.

[@ianmulyadi5065]

MAKE A CINEMATIC WITH THAT RIG PLEASE. DO I STILL NEED A GIMBAL?

[@TechGearTalk]

I always want a gimbal for when i want the smoothest shots.

[@mahmodbebo501]

Great Channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much brother!

[@MsMrWiz]

I just ordered my Small rig and top handle today. So excited to get them

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS Brad!!! Let me know how it works when you get it!

[@krahshad231]

For the Andycine A6 Plus. How do I fix the Focus Assist and the brightness on the screen, everything appears to be very dimmed even with the backlight turned all the way up. Please help!

[@Alexpalanik]

Awesome video, I have been using my m50 on a generic small rig camera cage. But I will definitely be getting the m50 cage and using my other rug parts. That Sony batter is perfect as I shoot a lot of video footage. I love using the cage and just selecting what I do or don't need on my rig that day!!!

[@FrankieVallejo]

Thanks for going into detail on your build !!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for being part of the channel

[@GurbaniAadhar]

Can I do live stream for about 5hrs without switching off the camera with coupler, I am asking the question because M50 fits in my budget and a6400 doesn’t but I know sony is capable but what about m50

[@TechGearTalk]

With this app you can kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_VnpJuj7enhtE . Also look at a6100 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYu5gHSKoKypeJo

[@GurbaniAadhar]

@@TechGearTalk appreciate your respond 😊

[@TechGearTalk]

👍🏻

[@Iandean10]

Because of this video I purchased the cannon m50 mk2 camera, it was all I could afford as I carnt work because I have terminal cancer so I needed the best camera for the money I had , this will obviously out live me but I hope with what time I have left it will give me hours of enjoyment.,it seems to have a lot of features of camera’s twice the price so I am incredibly pleased with my purchase and thank you for such a comprehensive video on this camera making my decision much easier 👍

[@wildwisdomjourneys7221]

Thanks for so clearly showing how to put together a portable M50 video rig. Even though I not yet ready to do this, I found your expertise fascinating to watch. Best, Sylvia

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad this tutorial was helpful Sylvia - thanks for joining the channel!

[@BikingWithCraig]

Thank you for the awesome content, it is really useful :). I have a question relating to the speedboosters - Do you find them a good fit between the body and the lens? I have heard conflicting arguments, some stating that they are a poor/insecure fit and allow the lens to move. Thanks again, Craig

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi Craig, they do allow some “play”. I have not tested all brands. The results are still fairly good.

[@BryanBetz]

how do i get things like the "Blind Spot" Battery pack to be tight at a specific position like that? Yours is perfectly lined up, mine is always off by a quarter or so. No matter how many times I take it off and try to start the threading it lands on the same spot or at least not parallel with the camera.

[@shabbydaprince7311]

So good

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you watching my friend!

[@mawmawsoe462]

I am from Myanmar. Our country is too poor to buy. Love all your police cameras and stuff. I will be very happy if you give it to me.

[@Lead_N_Iron]

I love my Canon M50. I need a rig so I can build this out as well. I am in the beginning stages of creating my studio so I can make my videos and my Canon M50 will play a large role in it. I also managed to purchase a Sony a6600. Really enjoy your videos.

[@therealiamlove]

Are your videos recorded on a Canon M50? Just trying to figure out how to get clean video like this

[@DRACOFURY]

*Holy Shit The Quality Of This Live Video*

[@EricsEverythingAuto]

Where do you buy the dummy battery for the m50

[@caseysmith3861]

Congrats on the 100k! You deserve it! Cheers and thank you!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much Casey 🙏 appreciate the support!

[@gerry9306]

Great session yesterday. Is there a similar setup that you can recommend for the X-T3?

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks Gerry! Yes, working on it (it's even better than this)!

[@gerry9306]

@@TechGearTalk thanks, looking forward to it!

[@TechGearTalk]

🙏

[@Snehayv]

Thanks a lot! Great video! Looking forward to the lens video!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks so much for checking it out and for the kind words.

[@LuigiTuazon]

I just love this channel. Just wanna say that. So much attention to detail and also not forcing your ideas onto people and just giving them more options and knowledge about what to do with a specific camera. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@GeojerrysAdventures]

Question...so, I have the M50 and a small rig. When my camera is attached to the small rig...there is a slight wiggle to the camera. Any ideas how to rid the camera of wiggle when attached to small rig?

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi. Make sure that the screw at the bottom is tightened all the way. If there is still wiggle, take gaffer tape, and add it to one of the sides of the cage to close the gap. Hope that helps.

[@rozebradshaw157]

Excited for this!,

[@johnmacfarlane]

The cage you are demonstrating is not available for sale - so the handle does not fit.

[@yank1tonybats511]

amazing video as always! I wish I saw this before I brought my small HD monitor for my M50. I'm having problems with my monitor and M50. I keep getting a NO HDMI input despite all the HDMI connections connected. Can you tell me what camera setting you made to have the video go to the monitor? Should it be automatic? I thought it would be. I may return the small HD for the monitor your using now. Thanks.

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi there. Yes, when you connect the monitor it should work automatically. The smallhd is a better monitor than the one I used, so I'm not sure why it's not working. I would contact them.

[@yank1tonybats511]

@@TechGearTalk awesome. Thsnks for the quick response

[@yank1tonybats511]

@@TechGearTalk hi, you were correct! The problem was the smallHD. I replaced it with a new one and it worked! Thank you!!!!

[@jamesrabkin7571]

With the grip on the right side, how do you access the shutter button without letting go of the grip?

[@houndsmanone4563]

NEW SUBSCRIBER!!

[@molddorm]

You mentioned a little bag of hardware & said you forgot to link it inside the video notes. I scanned the notes(nice job btw) and did not find any link or the little parts bag. I could REALLY use something like that. I’ve already ordered & installed the cage & side grip. Battery setup coming soon.

[@TechGearTalk]

I'm so grateful that you took the time to tell me this - I completely forgot! #fail. I just added it to the description, but I'll save you the trip: amzn.to/30BdlnV Thank you again!

[@BernardBarberan]

whats the proffer called for tha battery charger in top of the handle?

[@TXcountryboy3]

Copied your battery set up (it was kind of pain cause the cord you linked was out of stock and then with COVID delivery was pushed back a month) but in the end it was worth it. I shot a wedding this past weekend and had my M50 set up on a tripod as a back up camera. It ran the majority of the day taking long wide angle clips of everything while I used my main camera for detailed shots. I only used about ¾ of one battery on the M50 all day, roughly 7 hours. I’ve done other events in the past with similar timelines and used three or four regular batteries. It was great being able to just set it up on the tripod and not have to worry about the battery being changed multiple times.

[@TechGearTalk]

Daniel - I'm glad to hear that it worked for you. Appreciate you sharing your experience!!

[@billbanks2086]

Filters how do you manage filters

[@LabRat1511]

I am getting an M50 in large part based on your fantastic videos. I am a complete noob. I am going to be traveling a lot this year and hope to do a lot of landscape photography and video. What do you recommend for learning basic post processing? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@mzuniz5051]

Hi please for the blumaxx powerjunkie is there an alternative.. (Europe). Trying to be on a budget

[@TechGearTalk]

It's made in the UK, so you should be able to get it.

[@OhKee12]

For video do you prefer the canon m50 over the Fuji xt4?

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi. No, the X-T4 is a much more powerful camera than the M50 in essentially every aspect. In the US, it's also 3x the price.

[@OhKee12]

Tech Gear Talk Thanks for getting back to me. I’m just trying to decide on a camera to up my content production to make it more cinematic. Little overwhelming with all the options, between canon, Sony, and now Fuji. Do you feel the xt4 is comparable to say a Sony a7iii?

[@TechGearTalk]

Yes, that’s a good comparison.

[@OhKee12]

Tech Gear Talk have you used the a7iii? If so, I’m sure both probably have pros and cons, and I get would come to individual wants and needs, but I would just like to know which one you feel out of the two produces the more cinematic footage, or better video. I understand that it might not be as cut and dry as that as well. Thank you

[@TechGearTalk]

I have owned the a7iii since it came out. I would buy the x-t4 instead for what I would want. Both are excellent.

[@michaeldande]

The Gimbals ?

[@TechGearTalk]

I'm sorry - I'm not sure what you mean.

[@TinderBoxBuffalo]

What 90 degree HDMI adapter did you use? Do you have a link? Thanks! I'm building basically the same setup using your affiliate links :-)

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi and thank you. I added a section to the description for you. Hope that helps! Appreciate you being part of the channel!

[@TinderBoxBuffalo]

@@TechGearTalk You're awesome! Thank you for this and thanks for the great content. I've learned a ton!

[@TechGearTalk]

@@TinderBoxBuffalo glad I could help 👍🏻

[@kasabov5747]

I've seen so many people trashing on the 120fps 720p on the M50 around KZbin. I guess it's not as sharp as 1080p, but honestly it looks pretty darn decent to my eye. Throwing some 120fps footage inbetween 60fps 1080p in my opinion you can totally get away with 720p and unless someone is specifically looking for resolution, I think many people won't even notice.

[@TechGearTalk]

Super appreciate you contributing to the community - I agree.

[@astromarasigan6017]

thank you, from the philippines always watching you.

[@TechGearTalk]

I appreciate you.

[@thomasfransson]

Really nice video, love the live feeling and the bug cameo, your'e a natural!

[@TechGearTalk]

Thanks Thomas! Got to your question there at the end. Why did that thing attack me like that? 😂🤣

[@thomasfransson]

@@TechGearTalk Thank you, it was good advice! Well my guess is that it just wanted to be close to you. Your're a likable person ;) Great work once again.

[@TechGearTalk]

👊

[@dougs_urbanfarm]

I watched till the end, what better compliment can I give.Very informative and as someone who knows diddly squat about cameras, I can understand what you are saying. Well done.

[@TechGearTalk]

I’m so glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@kennyobrien]

I've been resisting spending the money for an M50 cage, but tonight, you've inspired me to just pull the trigger and buy the damn thing.

[@chrismcmorrow9738]

Fabulous. Thank you so much.

[@AlexPerez-kx6vs]

The bug part was the funnies

[@yknum8732]

HOW MUCH FOR YOUR SETUP?

[@conned]

Subscribed!!

[@arifchannel78]

very good , thanks

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@treb1395]

i bought monitor for my canon m50 but i cannot monitor my audio...audio meter not functioning,why is this so..

[@TechGearTalk]

Because the m50 doesn’t have a clean hdmi out so there is no audio in the signal. The m50 Mark ii does. Hope that helps.

[@treb1395]

@@TechGearTalk tnx for replying,i thought my monitor was busted,more power to your channel..

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help 🙏🏻

[@YourMajesty143]

Thank you for the breakdown, it helped give me perspective. I was torn between this setup and AMaeTV's m50 setup. But looking at hers again, the gimbal is already itself its own grip handle and it holds a cell phone which I use as a monitor through the Canon connectivity app (I can use Magic Lantern for exposure %, among other features like 6K video & I can use Cinestyle to downloads LUTs, but I prefer to avoid presets & LUTs). Plus after doing the math, it comes out way cheaper & way more ergonomic for my hands. Some of this video's rig items were provided in grams, some in ounces, some in pounds in the links, so I converted for all 3 to determine total weight & cost (as of 5/18/20)... *🔹Sagi's M50 Setup:* Cage is 155g/5.47oz/0.34lb *($69)* Deity Mic is 143g/5.04oz/0.315lb *($199)* Wood Handle is 210g/7.41oz/0.46lb *($99)* Top Handle Cold Shoe is 180g/6.35oz/0.40lb *($40)* Godox Light is 360g/12.7oz/0.8lb *($85)* Light Mount Adapter is 68g/2.4oz/0.15lb *($28)* Video Monitor is 950g/33.5oz/2.09lbs *($230)* Power Adapter is 90.7g/3.2oz/0.2lb *($60)* Sony Battery is 540g/19.05oz/1.2lbs *($33 for 2)* USB Coupler is 60g/2.11oz/0.13lb *($24)* *^This entire setup weighs 2.75kg or 6.08lb for $867* *🔹Alicia's M50 Setup* FeiyuTech G6 Max 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal is 665g/1.48lbs. It replaces Cage + Wooden Handle + Top Handle Cold Shoe for handling, stability, & grip; the 9 hour internal output battery replaces Sony Battery + Adapter + Coupler; my Cell Phone + Connectivity App (free) + Magic Lantern (free) replaces video monitor. All for *$229* at less than 2lbs, with a flexible silicone handle for a more comfortable grip and without the cable nest. If I add light ($89) and Rode Wireless Go mic ($199), then that brings me to *$517* which saves me *$350* for a nice new lens or 6 vintage ones.

[@TechGearTalk]

I definitely like that setup (and thank you for doing the legwork). From my point of view, it's for a different purpose (vlogging) and it won't work with most of the lenses I use because of the size and form-factor. I like the idea of using magic lantern for sure. One thing I like about the rig I put together is that it is modular, so if you only need battery, or only side handle and battery, etc. you can pick and choose. Both are good options for sure - thank you again!

[@GRINGOVIC_OFICIAL]

I want that top handle and monitor haha. Dude, I was so into all the pieces that I had forgotten about the cables until you said "and now..cables", gave me anxiety to think about the potential mess 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great live 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TechGearTalk]

Yeah, it's a good setup for sure. How about that bug attacking me!

[@danwarfield1870]

I wanted to see if you can do or provide details for a rig setup for the Canon M50 on the Ronin SC gimbal. I'm specifically using for real estate video. This would be a huge help.

[@TechGearTalk]

Essentially it would depend on the lens. You'll most likely need a cage or a riser plate so that the lens does hit the gimbal place (unless you're using the 22mm f/2). If the lens is heavy, you may need a smallrig quick release plate and some counter weights to offset it. I use it all the time with this gimbal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6PYmIt6nJibpK8

[@MinhNhatHa87]

hello there, does the cage get in the way of the Viltrox Speedbooster (especially the tripod mount on the adapter)? thanks

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi. I don't have the Viltrox, I have the Commlite (I assume they are extremely similar). I believe I removed the tripod mount (which I had actually done prior to using the cage. Hope that helps.

[@MinhNhatHa87]

@@TechGearTalk great! I'm using a Canon 17-40 & the Ronin SC. Currently the camera is really far back so it touches the roll motor. Hopefully with the added weight from this cage I can put the camera forward a little bit. Do you know if the DJI counterweights can be mounted on this cage?

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi. I'm sure they can be mounted on the case if they are just 1/4 20. I got the Smallrig Quickrelease place so I use the counterweights there.

[@AJBAdventures]

Hi Sagie (Apologies if I spelt your name wrong 😬) Would you say that your m50 rig there can compete with the C100 you have there? Or Can you create nearly as cinematic footage as with the c100 with the m50? Thanks Aaron

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi Aaron - it's not going to compete because the C100MKII is really an outstanding cinema camera, so as long as you added a mic and light. it has a lot of advantages. The M50 does have some advantages like face detection :) Hope this helps, Sagi

[@AJBAdventures]

@@TechGearTalk spot on Thanks cheers for getting back to us Sagi, All the best Aaron

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help

[@yiannisarafoudis2719]

lol... Canon M50 shut down after 29 minutes, when not recording video... so Live Stream is not an idea at the moment...

[@TechGearTalk]

If you plug a usb cable which either activates EOS Utility or EOS Webcam Utility, you should be good.

[@yiannisarafoudis2719]

@@TechGearTalk Yes can do, I prefer HDMI cable quality over USB Cable.

[@TechGearTalk]

I mean plug the USB cable AND the HDMI cable. The USB will just keep the camera on, but for your stream, use the feed from the HDMI

[@yiannisarafoudis2719]

Tech Gear Talk interest, I will give a try....

[@TechGearTalk]

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[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

is Canon M50 a right canera to buy in 2020 or there is more options in this range? pls Suggest

[@TechGearTalk]

I have a video coming out about this exact thing! Give me a little bit of time! 👊

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

Tech Gear Talk thats great.. the thing is i hv already bought it recently.. and your suggestions helped me a lot ☘️... i hope u r doing good this this lockdown situation.. we r in full lockdown curfew here in India

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS about the camera! I'm doing alright with the lockdown - hope I can help some people.

[@sayanplay5444]

Hello sir I was confused between sony a6400 , canon m6 Mark II & Fujifilm x-t30 White camera is the best choice Please suggest ?

[@TechGearTalk]

What will you use it for? Do you need unlimited recording? Will you an external flash on the camera or a flash trigger?

[@sayanplay5444]

Portrait and cinematic sort

[@TechGearTalk]

Please answer all questions.

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Thank you for a Great live chat. I had to leave early. I have a 2 questions in regards to video editing software and streaming software. My wife and I are currently running Windows on an older laptop and using Pinnacle Ultimate 23. We are looking to upgrade to either Mac or a faster Windows system. What which way to go. As for streaming, we would like your opinion on what software to use. Setup is us chatting about breweries and most likely will have quests join. Thanks so much!! Keep up the Great content.

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you joining. The easiest way to stream with guests is StreamYard. (I use OBS but then you have to figure out how to get guests on). As far as editing, I use premiere pro, but there are other options like davinci resolve (free) or filmora (paid but lower budget and easier to use). I hope this helps.

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Tech Gear Talk thank you. Are running on windows or Mac? Any thoughts on final cut?

[@TechGearTalk]

I'm using windows. If I was on a Mac, I'd get Final Cut for sure

[@akkaisabu]

Hi Bro I live in Asia so that the live was at midnight so I can't watch it. Even though I'm watching replay. The quality is excellent. Would you please share us with your stream settings. Like bitrate, resolution, etc

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi my friend!!! Thanks for watching. I stream in 1080p 30fps, bitrate is 2500 Kbps I really hope this helps. 🙏

[@akkaisabu]

@@TechGearTalk thanks a lot

[@TechGearTalk]

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[@jeffr7558]

For video,, do you prefer using m-mount lenses or would you recommend using a speedbooster that gives access to the full EF/EF-S line? You mention L glass not having full-time autofocus? Is that just with your Sony?

[@TechGearTalk]

Hi Jeff - I prefer eos-m lenses or just a canon adapter (not speed booster). Yes, the autofocus for video only doesn't work on the Sony with the MC-11 - hope that helps.

[@jeffr7558]

@@TechGearTalk Do you mind explaining further why you don't prefer the speedbooster? It seems like it would take the camera to a new level...

[@TechGearTalk]

It does - but there are some performance issues (af speed, slightly worse image quality). It's not a big issue, but if I have the same focal length, I'll take the native glass.

[@KorocheKo]

Best review 👍👍👍

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KorocheKo]

@@TechGearTalk Thank you for the information available! For a competent approach!😉👍📽

[@iyn1911]

Will this small cage work on the canon g1x Mark iii?

[@TechGearTalk]

No, you will want to look for a dedicated cage for that body(not sure if they make one)

[@iyn1911]

Tech Gear Talk thanks!

[@TechGearTalk]

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