I Built the ULTIMATE Handheld Camera Rig!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Part 2 is DONE! See how I built a shoulder rig that works with this setup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5a4lndtm5arhqs

[@FamilyofTech]

Question: I have Sony E full frame and APSC lenses and Nikon Z lenses. Can I use them on pocket cinema 4K ? If so what adapter is needed?

[@FamilyofTech]

Question: I have Sony E full frame and APSC lenses and Nikon Z lenses. Can I use them on pocket cinema 4K ? If so what adapter is needed?

[@jp2503]

I think the battery link isn't working. I have the big Anker battery pack I was looking to connect to the camera but this seems like a decent alternative what's the battery life on it? Can you update the link please?

[@darrenbermingham]

I *LOVE* how you apologise fir not having B-ROLL! 😂 You're the OG BEST. Helped me so much over the years. Never change Caleb!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Aw you're too kind Darren! Thanks tons man!

[@eirjordan337]

DSLR Video Shooter OG for sure and best cuz you’ve definitely inspired a bunch of other awesome channels 👍

[@RyanDeLaTorre]

For the next video, I would love to see some comparison footage to see what the stabilization quality looks like handheld vs. with the extra weight of the rig vs. with a shoulder rig to see what quality of stabilization we can reasonably expect out of each. The rig looks cool, but I'd really like to see it being used!

[@Дмитрий-р1я1й]

Ryan De La Torre It could be work with ibis(gh5) or with lens with IS. For setup without IS and IBIS we need point of contact. For this reason this setup need easyrig, i think .

[@ruffprophetproductions]

i was just about to come comment this

[@mandobaron]

Thirded!

[@pandanuscreekfilms6841]

Me too! would love to see how stable the footage is from this handheld rig with native MFT IS lenses on the bmpcc 4k and compare with non IS native MFT lenses. And then compare same with shoulder rig on pocket 4k. It would be good to see some footage Caleb using the rig, thanks.

[@samulione]

I've found a lot of helpful tips in your videos, but your presence and voice is so pleasing, it's fun to watch these even if the subject of the video wasn't really interesting to me.

[@calebhoenshell2865]

Dude. I've been saying this to all of my friends for so long. 1) There is a difference between "shaky" and "handheld". Handheld in cinema is commonly done on the shoulder with proper balancing of the camera. It gives nice movement to the shot, but it isn't shaky or jittery. Like you say, it's about the weight of the camera and how it's balanced. Shaky footage is what you get when you try to handhold a dslr by itself. 2) Gimbals are really cool, but the look they deliver is sort of like a little bit of handheld mixed with steadicam. There isn't the weight to it that a steadicam offers. It's an interesting look, but overused I would say. Good handheld footage is hard to get, but it looks so nice when done properly!

[@perrymorrisjr]

Yeah, I remember when he started to. He's come a long way, and he's done a great job.

[@alanelba]

You expressed my exact thoughts. This is exactly whats needed for full control and move-ability without getting that gittery handheld footage- I'd love the exact same setup run through with the BMPCC 4k!

[@tommymillett1675]

This is great! Thanks for making this. I am waiting on my XT3 to come in the mail and this is exactly what I was going to look into doing. You've done the footwork, shared it, and we appreciate you for that!

[@mondobytes]

Dude you just inspired me to make something similar, great stuff!

[@po6160]

did you checked the speedbooster for R

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nice!!! I'm sure yours will be pretty sick!

[@danalarson9533]

This is a really nice evolution of your former ultimate handheld rig, which I ended up copying from you. I'm now planning to adopt your new placement of the left handle. Great stuff as always!

[@memoryman81]

Looking forward to that X-T3 guide! Been working in post production (editing/animation/vfx) for about 13 years. Only recently have I decided to take the plunge into the production side of things. So I picked up an X-T3 for home use and I'm having a blast. Your channel has been super helpful as I've started this venture. Thanks for everything. Keep up the good work!

[@ernolaunis]

Thanks Caleb. Travelled with you from 2012 and it’s been fun.

[@jason9139]

I love you're not shilling from free garbage someone sent to you. Thanks for the honest reviews and information.

[@bmizzle010]

yet

[@rodolfoaguilar9195]

I was just looking on KZbin for a video in depth like this yesterday....just on time thanks

[@TheCreativeNest]

I LOVE the single battery set-up. I'm currently using the X-T3 battery grip, which is great BUT it means power management on 3 dinky little batteries. This is an awesome alternative.

[@JMRabil675]

I swear those Rokinon lenses are in every video, I love it.

[@IMDABROWN]

You are the king of rig creativity

[@jeremybassett588]

I've just been building something really similar for my Sony a7iii. Got a couple awesome recommendations from you over time. Thanks for sharing this rig!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Awesome video Caleb! Don’t worry about the b roll, works great even without

[@RickValasek]

Thanks for the blog link - great step-by-step guidance. Been looking at trying to build up a compact rig for my Nikon Z6 and this seems to be a great alternative to the VERY expensive pre-built rigs.

[@ScottSalvi]

I realize this is an old video, but thank you Caleb for taking the time to put all this rig info together! I've watched a ton of your videos the past week as I am building out a Sony ZVE-10 Cinema Rig....Video coming soon! Still waiting on parts to arrive!

[@seodriven]

Could you please make a video about the BMCP4K rig too? I think for this camera a kind of rig like that would be even more valuable!

[@pandanuscreekfilms6841]

Totally agree, yes Caleb, please make a video about the bmpcc 4k rig.

[@TheRealRyanMickens]

Its the same rig guys, just use a Black Magic cage

[@danielnewton2390]

Every time I see the Xt-3, I regret not buying it a little. Super cool set-up!

[@Baxman51]

Gotta say Caleb, I’m super appreciative of the blog post on this one. It was really helpful for reference! Thanks!

[@ruaangrobler3035]

Love it all, but powering it all from one battery is especially brilliant! One battery to monitor, and one battery to buy several copies of. Legendary. And presumably, with the right setup, you can also power that via AC. I'm no pro, but because I am a keen amateur I often shoot some corporate talking heads for my employer and the odd client, mostly execs with super packed calendars. I often have to chain several people and I just sit and watch that battery drain as people do various takes makes me super anxious - knowing that they have to nail it before I'm out of battery because they won't be available again for another week or two. Now to try and find all this stuff in my country - or some supplier that actually ships here :(

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Thanks Caleb. Another great rig. I now have several of your rigs in my playlists. It is always inspiring to watch your videos. Thanks for your dedication.

[@NirnBootMod]

Great video... There is something really appealing about mini Cinema rigs using small mirrorless cameras.

[@Diminish12]

I agree with Rigs. I never cared for 1 cause i felt it would defeat purpose of lightweight with my Sony A6500.. but the versatility it gave is worth it and to be honest im able to hold my camera more stable at handheld with the handles i added. I barely use the gimbal now cause im loving the hand held look. Everything is Quick detach, in order to switch from gimbal and handheld..

[@nobbystyles4807]

you can also lock gimbles out as well. ive done it on a ronin sc and it works pretty well so you can get a more hand held feel at different heights etc and of course you only need to tilt the lcd so its pretty easy to do.

[@wr3382]

Waiting for the shoulder rig video. Can't wait

[@sabdaoetomo2809]

Like this very much!!! I do wedding, prewedding and clip video, sometimes i love to work without gimbles especially when i shot prewedding video, but the problem is many clients often seeing my simple setup (cam, lens, and shotgun mic only) and (maybe) begin to hestitating the quality of my work, yeaa they don't said it but you can see how they stare you when they doubting you 😊 your video inspired me to re-setup my stuff with the rig, extra handle, etc so i can simply doing handheld shot but keep it look professional. Nice video of yours! Thank you sir

[@atdavidlee]

Absolutely love this Caleb! I agree that there's a huge gap between DPs, Cinematographers and what i'm loosely calling "KZbin Filmmakers". I think there's two industries that are slowly becoming a clear cut difference but maybe that's changing? Thanks again for sharing your info and setup!

[@smallrigofficial6732]

Loving your “core” rig 🤘🤘

[@BrentRusk]

Love the rig!!!! Thanks for all of the time, thought and effort put into developing this system. 👍😁

[@ThinkingArtEntertainment]

Great video, Caleb! I'd love to see your bmpcc4k rig setup. Just picked one up and am currently trying to figure out how to build the rig out.

[@Soupcan13]

Nice rig! I like your mentality of no tools for adjusting

[@FamilyofTech]

Do you do video work outside of this channel?? I always wonder because you play with soooo many cameras and so much gear but I never see you making a short film or a KZbin travel video or something of that sort . With your talent and so much gear I wonder how would it look

[@seangentry2943]

I wonder this about like 90% of KZbin filmmaking channels I watch. Film Riot is the only one that frequently makes actual short films to my knowledge

[@williammease]

I’ve also wondered that.

[@FamilyofTech]

Sean Gentry I will check him out then. He is so knowledgeable but I would like to see that knowledge into action

[@voicetheworld5369]

holy shit. I was just thinking how meta all of the filmmaking channels are right before I saw this comment

[@FamilyofTech]

Von Wild haha!!!

[@JagdeepSingh-ru3ng]

that rig looks so sick

[@GregsGarage]

Crazy cool Caleb!

[@victoryredcolorado]

Looks like your adding a lot of weight. When's the video with the shoulder rig happening?

[@capdez727]

You are a LEGEND! Such a helpful video and blog post. Many many thanks :)

[@thetireddadtech3827]

Thank you for this video! It's so easy to add things as funds allow. And thanks for the low cost monitor option. I'm a photographer at heart that's getting in to video. This will certainly help with framing.

[@toomuchsnow6143]

THIS RIG WILL SHOOT MY DANCE VIDEOS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!!

[@kernelpanic2887]

I have built a quite neat BMPCC4k rig :) With Quick Release Handheld -> Gimbal -> Stadycam -> Shoulder Rig

[@mikkelstrm7202]

Filmemacher what does it consist of?:)

[@kernelpanic2887]

@@mikkelstrm7202 The main set itself is the BMPCC4k with Metabones Speedbooster and SIGMA 18-35 ART or SIGMA 50-100 ART as main lens + others if needed. The camera is in a Tilta Cage, can recommend it 100%! Powered is everything with Sony NP-F 970 batterys through a power junkie. I record onto Samsung T5 SSDs. The Quick Release System is by Manfrotto. Every one of the following rigs also have a lens holder to supoort the heavy lens + Speedbooster. *Shoulder Rig:* Camera sits right ontop of my shoulder. I watch a second screen, mounted with a flat HDMI cable. The monitor is from Neewer. Pretty NoName but good enough for focusing. To pull focus I either use a normal follow focus, or the Tilta Nucleus Nano. *Gimbal* DJI Ronin S as barbones as possible. Tilta Nucleus Nano as FF

[@GrillingwithPapaJ]

Always like your video (even if it was 6am). Nice job - ordered a few of the item for my Nikon Z6 / Z6II setups

[@palfrey411]

This is perfect! I was just trying to figure out how to set up my Pocket 4K with external battery. Using this with an FS7 style hand grip and extention arm plus a SmallHD 502 monitor with viewfinder makes it a really cool compact shoulder rig even without a shoulder pad.

[@JaimeGFX]

just started building out a hand held rig too this was a great video to come accross thank you!

[@demasistudios]

Great work Caleb!

[@WOTheRobin]

Damn, should've watched this before I bought my rig parts. Gotta buy that monitor arm. Really versatile build, awesome!

[@LouisKobetz]

Went ahead and just purchased this whole get up! Hope you got the affiliated link money haha! Thanks for the great content, this is the rig set up I've been looking for!

[@TheHaggertyMedia]

Thank you for putting together this kit and giving your use cases for including each piece. It looks like your external battery solution powers the camera with a dummy battery, which means the smallrig cage does have room for the dummy battery cable to clear the cage. Is that how the camera is powered on your rig v. USB-C?

[@arnenoot9948]

Caleb is so apologetic in the morning. Sorry about the face. Sorry about the voice. Sorry about the noise. Man, I'm just happy you put together this video about this rig, I don't mind the voice, noise or the face.

[@mike.thomas]

Really good ideas in here. I used ideas from other of your vids, but I just found this one. I especially like the battery “sled”/module for the NP/F battery. I went with a full-on V-lock plate from Juicebox and 95Wh battery, which is honestly probably overkill for my purposes. Thus a question: What sort of runtime are you getting from a battery like you’re showing in your specific rig? I’m also using an Atomos Shinobi but with an A6000 (for now). I feel pretty confident I’d at least get similar runtimes to whatever you get.

[@CloudMediaStudio]

Great video again! We are also starting to shoot more and more from our hand, we shoot our next doc.from the hand. .. But, all in all, with a shoulder mount and one handle the whole rig much stable as we work without internal lens or camera stabilisation.

[@drewsandersmedia]

Caleb, Killing it as usual! Even at that 6AM hustle. I have a question. Maybe I'm missing them, and it could be that you are just taking a break from them, but wondered about live streams? I was looking and it seems like the last one you did was 3 months ago? I really enjoyed those and just wondered if you maybe didn't enjoy them, were taking a break, or you don't have time? I apologize if you've already announced it somewhere else. Anyway, no hate if you stopped forever or if you're taking a break. I'll still be here as long as you're making videos.

[@David2465]

Awesome job , and really like how you put the step by step instructions together , I now have ordered this same setup

[@noahashton3252]

dude. This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Thank you SOOO much!!!!

[@noahashton3252]

i am not exaggerating when i say that this was so perfect bro. I love the handheld look, still stabilized, but not floaty. And i wanted a system setup like this for my a7iii. Seriously this is the BOMB. cant wait to get my gear in. Thanks again Caleb. Would love to see how this evolves the more you use it

[@robertflores6927]

Nice! this video still holds up. I'm going to build that battery plate first

[@sillydilly2195]

Omg, I’ve watched this video like 15 times. I love that rig so much.

[@mauistevebear]

Genius at work!

[@lowlifers8935]

All very cool but the thing that makes dslr shooting unwieldy for a lot of us is sound. If we're working solo (and for a lot of jobs and/or creative projects, we need to make it economically feasible), we'll need decent mics (either a shotgun or lav or both) feeding a preamp or a separate recorder. A complete rig really has to include the ability to do that. For most job/projects, I'm not sure this setup is preferable to the Canon C100. Thoughts?

[@kaipography]

True legend this guy.

[@remektekmedia6641]

Good to see your rig. I am doing my own version, slightly differently - just because of the bits that I have. I will have to make a video about it too. Well done for doing this. :)

[@KylerZee]

Wow so incredibly helpful and thought out. Thank you!!

[@forcedmedia]

I Built a cinema rig using the Nikon Z7 and while on location on top of Diamond Head a Filipino filmmaker on vacation made me an offer to buy the rig I just built.

[@Poplikato]

Follow focus is a musthave with a setup like this imho. It even has rails to mount it.

[@chillseason]

Nice! I’ve been looking everywhere for handheld rig solutions for my Pocket 4K & could only find shoulder rig solutions, which I’m not a big fan of. Just ordered parts from Amazon, can’t wait to build!

[@rdspeedfab]

I use an XT1, but having trouble finding cages specifically for the xt1. Lots of gear for the xt2 and up. I know the dimensions are similar, but will the xt2 cages and components work on an xt1?

[@YXLtheMAN]

This is so smooth!

[@marcopervo]

The elusive search for the ultimate hand-held rig, 2019 edition. Put a padded nub somewhere on there to press against your shoulder and get the monitor onto something more stable than an arm and you've got it. Reminds me of the Man Cam.

[@LoveSun1990]

This video was exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@rexypoooo]

That little white cable clip is brilliant! Do you happen to have an affiliate link for those? I am in the process of rebuilding my rig, and I think I might try something similar but with a arri rossete wooden grip. And yes, smallRig is king!

[@ricksutter]

Love your videos! Simple questions: in your opinion, would you know after 3 years still recommend the Fuji X-T3 or a BMD 4K? I want to take advantage of a number of zeiss and Nikor lenses that I have along with other lenses I will buy to create more cine style video compared to my Sony XDCam PXW-X160. Do you feel that using a Ninja V is overkill to record video with a BMD 4K?

[@chadwin]

Cool setup man! Love seeing different rigs. QUESTION: Do you know of a way to power the Ninja V or Shinobi via the battery eliminator you have on the back but not plug it into the wall? I.e. us a d-tap or other 12v battery power solution.

[@teodorolopez4848]

wondering if you ever figured out a way to power your shinobi. I saw a dummy npf battery to d-tap but the cable is a little over $100. Wondering if there are any other ways to do so? Wish Atomos had added a DC connection to the monitor. Unless I'm missing something.

[@Andreostudiophotocinema]

What was your reason for choosing the Ansso over the Power Junkie? Dont they both only have 1 DC port? Sorry I missed the answer somewhere. Edit: After taking another look at this setup, I am assuming the Power Junkie cannot power the Fuji by USB or the USB-C port.

[@EricBartolo]

Awesome video Caleb!! What lens are you using on the XT3?

[@hyperwave7202]

no one: youtuber: sorry for the noise guys

[@prajjwalvinodh968]

And i am like what noise. There is no noise. It is silent af.

[@bsamuel3758]

They do it to add more time on their videos like many other tricks. Pro KZbin strats.

[@OutChillinMedia]

Epic rig

[@scotthosfeld]

Brilliant video. I'd still like to know what lens you are using. I am trying to do sports related videos....maybe this is the wrong direction... Anyway thanks for the information.

[@rhproductions9874]

corridor crew inspired? looks awesome and more affordable (still out of my budget, but cool anyway). Keep up the amazing work!

[@colinhut9094]

I've built a nice little setup myself, but that battery adapter is genius. The Sony FW50 batteries are terrible. Always carrying like 12 of them with me.

[@dimondcrafts1]

Great video!!! I need this set up ASAP!

[@fatbeets4781]

Hi Caleb. Best on KZbin for the combination of quality, gear comparisons, and setting up rigs like this video. Thank you. And just wanted to let you know one of your merch descriptions seems incomplete. It says "Stand out on set and around other filmmakers with this killer shirt designed by Caleb Pike from." From where? DSLR Video Shooter I'm assuming but it's missing.

[@thanos1978-]

nice video!are you shooting steady with this setup?what about if you want to rec video as you move?is steady?or you have to use a setady cam or somethinf familiar?

[@Jancarlos1597]

Oh, this is one I've been waiting for!!!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Glad I could deliver!

[@thebrothersthre3987]

You should show some handheld footage from this rig. Would be interesting to compare against maybe just handheld with the camera.

[@marcyoli2866]

I'm torn between investing in a rig like this and a smaller camera like the g7 or even the bmcc or just sticking with my 5d3 and adding magic lantern. Do you think it would be completely stupid to film an entire feature on a 5d3 running magic lantern? I'm making it for next to nothing and wanted to know what you would suggest. Like what would it take to get the 5d3 operating on a cinematic level.

[@LocalCyclingNetwork]

Thanks for this. Very timely. I’m shooting a doc in a similar fashion but with a follow focus and that handle is precisely what I need

[@nextobserver1]

Awesome rig! I'm currently trying to replicate it with my XT3. However, I'm still confused about the external battery system used. I was planning on getting the battery grip, is that no longer necessary with the system you used? I read your blog post but I'm still not sure whether all the accessories for the battery system are included. Can you please confirm?

[@terencemorrissey4413]

Caleb. Smallrig also offers a half cage, what is your opinion on using a half cage vs a full sized cage?

[@Carsonous]

Sony A7R3 gives me focusing issues as well. That's why I use my Canon 5D for stationary setups. I honestly have to vlog most of the time in manual if I use Sony.

[@yungtitynac]

Dumb question but, this entire setup would work with a Panasonic g85?

[@NotProfane]

Absoultely stunning! Thanks for all the tips! Now im switching from Canon to Fuji! ;) How can you power the monitor and the camera using a Power Delivery Bank like the ones from Anker that are recommended?!

[@remektekmedia6641]

If the Anker has a 5V 2A USB outlet then use a USB-C cable to the camera.

[@NotProfane]

RemekTek Media If I had a dummy battery with USB Incould plug it into the normal usb from the anker and put the dummy battery into the xt3!? Would that power be enough and would it work?

[@NotProfane]

RemekTek Media This plugged in tino the anker sb or and usb out from a V mount battery: Mobile Power 5V USB Cable DC8.4V + NP-W126 CP-W126 Dummy Battery... www.amazon.com/dp/B073Y8HWM3/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_HgRWCbRCKPDM0

[@paulszilard1685]

@@NotProfane The dummy battery that I saw from Fujifilm required 9 V dc not the USB 5V. Of course the actual battery is lower voltage, so maybe someone is making a 5V dummy battery.

[@johanness6545]

I miss these videos😍

[@morganrace6324]

Hey, I have a Feelworld T7" Monitor which takes NP-F970 batteries. What power NP-F Coupler do I need? (my camera is the A73). Really need advice as I don't want to buy the wrong one.

[@SteveShootsFilm]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I will now get to building this for my GH5 ...and possibly the a7iii

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nice! Would work perfectly with either of those cameras.

[@quiztasiarocks]

Hey Caleb, does it make a difference having a side handle further forward compared to one in line with the camera body?

[@airdailyx]

Dinkum shield! Thank you!! Now I don’t need to carry a matte box and rail mount every time I need a french flag out in the sun. Thanks so much!!!!

[@grzegorzgac6804]

Well done. I built the rig for my xt3 exactly at the same time and used your idea with the NATO rail. However, I write here in a completely different matter. Power supply !!!. A large NP-F battery fulfills several functions in your system, of course it powers everything but also lowers the center of gravity and makes the whole more predictable. Well, enough praise. My question and maybe the idea for another video is to power the camera and monitor from powerbank. Today, almost everyone has it. Do you have any experience in this matter, especially in the power supply from powerbank of an external monitor / recorder? I am talking about this topic because I did not have and never used the NP-F batteries before purchasing the Ninja V.

[@LifeSurfingDude]

very nice job! thanks for sharing.

[@acidvideothomas8383]

Can the xt-3 handle the unpredictable lighting with moments with pretty low light situations of an indoor rave properly?