My TINY Custom Cinema Camera!

[@aov_james]

years of watching Caleb come up with CUSTOM or DIY setup is genuinely satisfying to watch.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks James! I feel like I should honestly chill out on reviews and just make stuff. It is really what makes me tick.

[@vincentpolisi]

@@RadCameraMan this ^^^

[@bluecollar8525]

@@RadCameraMan I agree. $55 is in line with what it should cost if made from machined aluminum, not PLA or ABS

[@victorblondel1902]

Yep. Plus it's very easy with smallrig dreamrig program !

[@moviedorkproductions9465]

​@@dslrvideoshooter that was awesome! I'm POSITIVELY going to cobble a Guerilla Rig like that one for my Sony a6000/a6400. That is the run & gun set-up I need now. But if YOU were to put something together and share it with us, I won't be mad....

[@the_abraham_project]

It's strange to think that a non-videographer has seen this video at least half a dozen times. I'm amazed at how loving and functional this small, but fine creation of a video rig is. A successful temptation for getting started in videography.

[@aNumberOne]

That’s how I started, I remember just watching camera reviews of the micro blackmagic, bmpcc and canon with no intention of owning a camera. And Now I own the bmpcc4k and into cinematography.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Caleb just needs to deign his own camera at this point!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Ha! Thanks brother!

[@CartyCantDance]

Bump

[@TonyRush21]

LOL sooo true!

[@AnthonyHadleyJr]

I second this motion.

[@S9universe]

people could buy the whole rig or custom cam

[@PrimalVideo]

This is so good! love the way you approach these setups

[@niyistark85]

That literally almost hot swappable SSD holder concept is absolute genius. The whole rig looks awesome. 👌

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks so much NIYI!

[@dnvnduelas]

Literally paused the video and ordered it on the spot. Absolutely genius!

[@technofi2554]

@@dslrvideoshooter Have you tested this camera with a m.2 to usbc dock. Could throw in a 8tb ssd and not need to worry about storage space

[@camerondavis731]

IKR, It’s a RED mag, but not insanely expensive for literally no reason

[@meatbyproducts]

I own two Sigma FPS and I absolutely love them. The other cool thing with this setup being so small is it could be easily converted to a webcam super fast as the ofp connects via USB C to your computer and is recognized right away as webcam

[@rizzo-films]

This is low-key revolutionary. As indie filmmakers and content creators, we're either trying to make our tiny cameras look beefier with a cinema rig or larger cameras more compact with minimal accessories. This is taking a different direction, with a tiny camera and a tiny rig 😂. It's cute, does everything a larger rig does, but you can actually use it when travelling or if you really need to shoot a film in stealth mode. The bigger your setup, the bigger the reaction you get from people when you bust it out. You don't always want the attention. I never want it tbh.

[@DanielPryde]

Love the tiny build. For ingesting the uncompressed DNG's using Slimraw allows for all types of compression (lossy, lossless, 3:1, 7:1, etc) and also enables Premiere compatibility. Dark Power Labs also has some great tiny cage designs and ssd solutions.

[@LarsSteenhoff]

Yes never throw away the negatives, just use slimraw to make the file size manageable and even smaller than proress while being more flexible

[@SETHBRUNDLEFLY]

Goodness, I don't think there's another channel that leverages maximum equipment potential the way you do. Keep up the efficiency!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the very generous words! So glad you're digging the builds!

[@cinobro6393]

2:52 If you ask smallrig and pay an additional setup fee (not much I believe) they will produce discontinued parts for you. For an additional fee they’ll even anodise them in different colours to black.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Your playlist of rigs for every possible budget and scenario are priceless. Hope you're getting paid enough for all your tireless efforts and time bro. God bless you.

[@petergeske3324]

I love the fp - I work with her over a year now. Just one thing about the Samsung SSDs: if you want to shoot in 4k ALWAYS use the T5! The T7 is too slow! So if you try to record with the T7 in 4k after about one minute recording will stop (reason: the cache reached its limit). If you do not believe me try it for yourself.

[@Mattlore]

Caleb is the sole reason I sit for hours at a work bench making camera rigs, only for him to then come out with another BANGER rig and I buy all the parts!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nothing is more therapeutic!

[@Mattlore]

@@dslrvideoshooter AGREED MAN, youre an inspiration to me man. One day I wanna do work just like you!!

[@The3Dsmash]

This is just brilliant. Watching this breakdown has sparked so many crazy, new ideas for a custom compact cinema rig of my own. Thanks so much for sharing, Caleb!

[@martindemanable]

Nice!! I have an alternate workflow to reduce size and maintain raw capability: buy the slimraw plugin! I use it to offload footage from my sd card to convert bmpcc (og) dng into compressed raw up to 7:1. Resolve handles them perfectly similar to braw. Transcoding them is almost the same speed as copying them. Slimraw also supports sigmafp footage. Cannot recommended them enough

[@SamKissing]

I think the new Panasonic S5IIX would be a great candidate for a custom build like this with its 6k raw external recording, still smallish size, and internal stabilization

[@chikenfoot7253]

You wouldn't be able to have the external SSD though, which is unfortunate.

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@chikenfoot7253 Yes you could? The s5iix can record to external SSD. If you want to also run a external recorder for raw, you can send that footage to the SSD as well

[@mostvisuals]

Exactly why i'm here! It's tempting to do something similar, but I'm thinking down the line, there will be options for the S5IIX /External SSD holders.

[@r00kiet80]

I have a lumix s5 and the sigma is alot smaller if your truly want the smallest this is the way to go

[@salarylime3664]

Caleb, idk if you read many comments these days, but I just wanted to let you know that I've just wrapped production on my first short film in three years, and your tutorials were so useful in getting this project made. All the best dude, you're awesome

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I do and really appreciate the kind words SL! Honestly comments like this really do help me get through the yucky parts of production so thank you!

[@salarylime3664]

@@dslrvideoshooter keep doing what you're doing man! Can't tell you how useful your old lighting videos were for getting this thing done!

[@orcapodmedia]

This is so super cool. The one only thing I'd look into is having a right-angle on the HDMI cable on the monitor end so it doesn't stick out the side. Such a cool little setup tho.

[@Christopherkunze87]

WOW! it is tiny! I love the look of this small Build. The Idea with the cable sleeve is brilliant and I would go with it for my next build for the clean look. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.

[@tombuck]

The SSD sled is brilliant! It’s like having a super affordable 2tb+ memory card with the same ease of mounting/unmounting 👏

[@fredericsidler]

And the best way to work with your files on the computer. You can work directly without transferring anything. Brilliant.

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

The cutest, cleanest, littlest cinema rig. I would never use it (just not my workflow/style) but I love watching your videos. Thanks for the heads up on those cable clips. I'll have to check it out.

[@fredericsidler]

I did not know such a camera could save the file directly to an external SSD drive. This make the transfer of file obsolete as you can connect it directly to your computer and work immediately. Thank you for your search and thank you for sharing it. This is brillant.

[@MLee-vcrr]

Great video man. That is one cool battery dock too. I believe the Sigma fp is the best "sleeper" camera on the market today. Agreed that it is a small 12bit DNG , BM RAW, ProRes RAW, and superb still image camera that just works. I also strip it down and use it as a light weight FF travel camera with native Sigma L-mount F2 lenses.

[@zoals_ik_het_zie]

Thank you very much! I never heard of that Sigma fp camera. Great quality in a mini-size format box has picked my interest!

[@petergergelybak1466]

The SSD was removed or installed to it's cage 16 times in this video. Awesome as always! :D

[@marcus_afk]

Can't resist that satisfying clicking sound

[@MsRobstar]

So happy to see your Sigma build!!! I have one and I love your builds! Great to how you put everything together!!!

[@bobbleczar]

Man this is such a gorgeous setup. Obviously not for every shoot. But I can see this being an absolute banger for home movies.

[@dimitris.tsakalas]

You can also use SlimRaw, which compressess CNDG with 3:1 , 4:1, 5:1 or 7:1 compression and keeps the raw data.

[@BraydonVargas]

Caleb just needs to deign his own camera at this point!. This is so good! love the way you approach these setups.

[@properprinting]

I just love the combination of 3D printing and camera gear! Awesome that you designs and printed your own dock for the SSD's.

[@DenisRasulev]

Wow, that's impressive! I just saw my dream in a little custom package! Thank you so much for sharing this and many other pearls of your wisdom! 😍

[@r00kiet80]

Uhm i'm loving this for action shots like parkout or stuff like that the light and small form factor gives you so many possibilities

[@livesongs82]

Small rig punching the air right now

[@vanzetti7]

Wow incredible! This is the culmination of all your work - the ultimate camera rig!

[@RokDAWG1]

I love this! I’m still a little ways of from having a full cinema rig. I think I’m going to go this route! You seriously just blew my mind with the awesomeness of this rig! I’ll definitely be looking into this cam!

[@jklphoto]

Love everything about this video. I would recommend the Sigma DG DN 35mm f/2 and skip the mini matte box. It would really reduce the size and weight of this rig while adding AF.

[@CassidyHansen]

Super clean. I know nothing about cinematography, but I recognize the attention to detail and workmanship in creating this rig. Well done

[@mightytom2006]

Wonderful rig!!! Finally some love for the FP. I have 2 of them. No stab, no AF, can't be happier.

[@lys19931030]

Caleb is a treasure in filmmaking industry

[@buknar456]

sorry man but Caleb's channel has nothing to do with the film industry or even film production. His channel is basically 100 percent video production, and mainly gear related...that's why it's so popular on KZbin

[@codyandvictoria]

this rig is wild and i love it.

[@georgecandelaria626]

Best creator on the platform for years. Love this video and love the creativity you bring to all of these cinema rigs. Reminds me of when I would build with legos. The endless amount of possibilities makes this a life long activity.

[@rdashdee]

I just wanted to say that I truly appreciate this review and too the encouragement at the end of the video as I begin to step out!!

[@YanniVelez]

That's up there with your video on The Perfect Rig! Great Video and now I just want to build one my self.. I love the fact that it's soooo compact and full frame! Thanks for this!!!!

[@vienabalsi]

recently you mention your doubts and fatigue about YT but only you does this video like this. So educational and so much value

[@saschathiede]

Very interesting and inspiring! Since it's a Sigma camera, you could also use a Blackmagic Video Assist as a monitor and record in BRAW, which would speed up the workflow and reduce file size.

[@dominicsevilla1189]

I basically do stills only now but i love these rig videos. They are a rundown but the way they are setup can be customized for any camera

[@richardweddle3408]

Outstanding build! There is no substitute for genuine old-fashioned know-how, Caleb, and you definitely know how.

[@superneat12345]

Siiiiiick! Would love to know how you change settings on the FP with the built in screen being blocked. Do you have to unscrew the base each time?

[@AlexMinor]

Do an Ultimate FX30 build!

[@ebrahimfaiz8522]

Wow. The most practical setup I have ever seen and heard about.

[@ramicollo]

Sigma FP saved you 2 mins

[@fmachine86]

Real hero in the comments

[@Yupthereitism]

Thank you

[@robertsaca3512]

More than 2, thanks 👍

[@BrandonTalbot]

Plus he gave you all the parts to make it

[@mccartikiss]

Shrink wrap the cable if you want to go for the super clean tidy ends when soldering

[@vipadventure]

You can also use Slimraw to losslessly compress the CDNG files, definitely an essential tool for anyone shooting to CDNG!

[@fjrr2017]

We love to see Sigma Fp in your channel! More vids and rigs with this camera please!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Beautiful WORK ....Love it… look how we as film makers are now going SMALL! Small is the new BIG & it’s about time.

[@chrischart]

Such a clean rig! I must have been living under a rock as hadn't even heard of the FP! That SSD mount is spot on.

[@fittentech]

This whole setup is super clean and minimal! Excellent video!

[@MiguelReyes-sx1vs]

Caleb you are a GENIUS!!!!!! Hands down.. the things you come up with are just out of this world!!!!!

[@47roo]

The is the best setup ever! I'm super into small rigs and this is the best I've ever seen. The implementation is similar to what I use already, Npf plate to power a GH5 and Ninja V with custom power cables. Having the Fp and portkeys is so beautifully compact! That handle is great too! Good work as always

[@toine_aljproductions6741]

One of the best rigs I've seen in my life, optimisation is the key

[@mysondice]

Hey recent film graduate here! I found your channel while shopping for equipment, looking for the best affordable rigs. You have been an absolute inspiration for me as a developing artist and freelancer. I watched your ultimate camera rig video and literally bought everything in it, haven’t regretted anything. Please make some vids on the lumix s5, I have two of them right now but I will be getting the s5ii eventually, I would love to learn more about how to maximize it’s potential with shooting and rigging. Thanks Caleb!

[@ThangSaigon354]

incredible the size and the ability of the sigma fp

[@sunilkupperi1313]

One of the cutest rigs I have come across 😍

[@-441-]

I've spent HOURS tryna decide on what I want my first ever Camera purchase to be, narrowing it down to either the A7IV or FX30 but now you've just put me on to another option. I want this entire setup now, selection headache!!! Love all your content broski.

[@ograndollar2722]

there is so much power in that build! when I saw 2:36, those captures blew my mind

[@usmausmma]

Excellent ideas and construction. I do believe this is the future of cinema cameras. A marriage of the smartphone and larger sensor size to accommodate good glass. You're very close to a Komodo setup.

[@VisionaryFocusMedia]

you are the goat of affordable, compact, and honestly just cool looking rigs. i design a lot of mine using the ideas you put in your videos.

[@bestintentions6089]

I have X-T4 with a pile of lenses but I think I will try out this config next. RAW video is so amazing

[@roamwell9174]

I made this build and just got back from shooting with it in iceland!! love this build!!!

[@Whaever_1981]

AMAZING STUFF WITH THE SSD!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@SimplestUsername]

I like the way your brain works! Thinking about owning and using this camera build gives me the warm and fizzies.

[@jean-david-ouellette]

You are the undisputed champion of camera rig builds. 🥊🥇🥊 Never change 😎

[@johnfretz1938]

That is the tightest little FP rig I've seen yet. Love it.

[@joeschlicht]

Mind blown! I've read about the FP (and I'm even a Sigma Merril stills shooter, a truly amazing if a bit quirky camera for stills) but I completely forgot about the FP as a solution for video. As someone who uses the black magic pocket 4k, rigged up, I find it still a bit unwieldy, this FP setup is amazing.

[@kevin-haggerty]

Your soldering and wire loom/organization makes me happy :). Sick build btw as well!!

[@cristiancorrales9019]

I've been watching your videos since I had my canon 7d. Always so informative and creative. The quality just keeps getting better.

[@HenryDisfunny]

I think I might just copy this exactly. This is precisely what I’ve been looking for. Bravo!

[@silverismoney]

This is awesome. I am doing the same with a GH6. Got the cage and the matte box, external SSD etc. I'm trying to find a keylight LED to go underneath now.

[@daithiod]

Sigma are sending me a test camera for my school to test. It's already in my mind that I'll have to spend on the purchase of the camera so seeing information such as you've shared here is really pleasing for me. Thank you.

[@TheIkeRai]

Dude I've been watching and learning from your channel for a few years, BUT this new SSD sled you invented? FREAKING BRILLIANT!!

[@blickenstaff_films]

Caleb! Great video! I know you aren’t a huge fan of the BMPCC 6k Pro, but I’d love to see you tackle a minimalistic cinema rig for that camera with your expert rigging skills!

[@skunkworks__]

Next wee need a budget version. Love everything about this rig makes me wanna snag one and go film

[@danriordan6395]

Great build! I’d love to get this put together for my FP-L! Does the monitor control camera settings? Otherwise how would I be able to change things up in the field?

[@jvagrusa]

Can you make a beginner budget rig similar to the style of this? I know this hobby/ field is expensive to get into but would love to start with a budget friendly setup.....maybe with a camera from your $300 camera video?

[@thunderstruck560]

I've been doing this with my FX3. Love the camera so much and I built my rig around flying it on a small gimbal like the Webill S. Instead of piling onto a cage, i build onto the Gimbal itself. Smallrig sells a back handle for the Webill S that has a cold shoe mount on it. I mount the Osee t5 monitor i found out from your review, (absolutely adore that monitor and it has taken my work to the next level). I run a coiled HDMI cable to the camera and I just run and gun with it. I recently got the Sony G 50MM 1.4 and thats so light and zippy auto focus with great image quality. Light weight, Incredible Quality, ridiculous Auto Focus.

[@viciousest]

Always amazed by your ingenuity.

[@MilesBellas]

SIGMA FP = amazing I'm glad someone finally understands. Add a Gimbal and WOW!

[@The_Gryph]

I'm circumnavigating by boat in a couple of years time. Merit of the connections from my 9 to 5 means I'm going to have some great access to some places in the world that others don't, so I'll be documenting the whole thing. I think I've just found a sensible rig I can use. The bonus is that it's sensible enough to be able to have a couple backups. You sir. You. You're the fucking man.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

Absolutely amazing Caleb!

[@gravitstudio]

so far, best image quality camera I ever try is Red One MX, I buyed it after seeing your old video about this camera, that are best buy in my life, thank to you!

[@griffinstreetstudios]

Wow! Im planning on getting a sigma for a short film project and i might have to build this rig. Looks like youve figured out the best setup.

[@ericstephenvorm]

Awesome build! Really enjoyed watching the thing coming together. Thanks for making this video!

[@nb1223]

OBSESSION... THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED!... I was checking out Canon's website... just the sight of their flagship R3... so cringe. It's so blocky and bulky, yeah and it's a mirrorless system(omg). I feel like some companies forget why we went in the mirrorless direction in the first place - small compact form factor. The thought of lugging around a massive rig is something out of a horror movie. I really love this setup... (applause). I built me an XT3 rig... weight and small form factor was my mission. And it wasn't easy, cause it's like you solve one problem, but then you might create another problem, super nerdy stuff man, but the lemon is definitely worth the squeeze.

[@SCHOOLOFLIGHT]

Brilliant mate!

[@czykiczykislimszajdi]

I am obsessed with this after running full wedding with my lumix S1H rig

[@austinsmith4721]

I love Caleb’s cable management.

[@MaxoticsTV]

Nice build! Glad to see you've taken up the rewarding endeavor of designing stuff for others to copy and sell ;)

[@ricardobirnbaum]

Greatness in a tiny package! Love the build.

[@cameranerdsmedia]

Sigma FP looks like a fun little cinema camera. Thanks Caleb always loved your rig builds

[@xedslo]

Love how that looks, but how do you access the camera buttons below the screen and control the menu? How is the battery life with that bigger sony battery?