I built the ULTIMATE Sony ZV-E10 Cinema Rig!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Let me know your thoughts down below! or if you have any questions let me know.

[@beekay4906]

Yes, I have a question. Are you a Northern Irish guy pretending to be a Canadian?

[@thomasjmcclure]

Hahaha! I am northern Irish but I moved to the states over 4 years ago. Never had a thick norn Irish accent to begin with though!

[@jsardone]

It doesn't have auto-focus using a monitor? or is that just to the monitor and not down to the source? Isn't it APS-C Thanks!

[@We.Love.Movies]

I'm so confused with the optional part @ 6:20 What's the name of that piece?? Mini Map Mod? Mini Map Book? I cant find anything on it, please help it would be a huge help.

[@thomasjmcclure]

The smallrig mini matte box. It’s about $100 and comes with a bunch of adapter rings to mount it to the front of your lens. You can then use the front flap to help stop big lens flares when light hits your lens. Looks cool too

[@orinebersold3748]

"completely unnecessary, completely over the top, but it's a lot of fun!" I love it!!!😆 Great start to your channel!

[@thomasjmcclure]

haha thanks!

[@NigelBarros]

Love rigging out little cameras like this, even if it's just for fun! Looking forward to seeing more vids from you Thomas!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man! Cheap/older cameras are so underrated, I’ve always loved seeing your content on budget options and how you can make them look as good as you do!

Dude! First video? Amazing aputure setup and the way you explain things is such a breeze. I would definetely watch more about zv e10 and what you can do it with different accessories.

[@Sonic-Boom]

Have to say this was a great first vid. A fun little build there and liked the relaxed style. Looking forward to more with the ZV-E10 too!

[@essexii]

The brilliance in this piece is the thoughtfulness toward budget. Using NP batteries vs V mount saves bundles and weight in so many ways. Yes, it is overkill. But, damn this is a great little setup. So many great pieces. The FX-30 may be the perfect candidate for the setup.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thank you! Yeah I’d love to get my hands on an fx30 to put into this type of rig. Maybe sometime in 2023 lol

[@benhansen542]

I love how this was purely to show what you can do and for fun! keep them coming!

[@patrickconnelly69]

I just bought this camera because of this channel. You seem like a good guy so I trust your opinion on it. There were none available through your Amazon link, I’m sorry you won’t be getting kickback from the sale. But I will be buying through your links here for anything I can get off these Amazon links. Thank you sir for the good quality content!

[@jacobbvfx]

Insanely good content for a new channel, we are witnessing the beginning of another great youtuber 😁

[@Tommyalpaca]

This is amazing, just bought this camera. This is so inspiring. Thanks!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Glad you like it!

[@MedicMediaProductions]

You should definitely do more of these camera builds, and add some test footage aswell. Maybe do a sony nex camera or a canon m50 cinema rig! Keep up the great work man you gained another sub!!!

[@thomasjmcclure]

If i can get my hands on them i will!

[@grindcorey]

Man this is sick. And that ending!!! Love all of it and you have a great speaking voice bro!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@MicrobeTV]

Thank you for this content, what is the cinema lens you have there?

[@crashofmodsold9030]

Absolutly amazing and entertaining content keep on creating

[@gillesmatheronpro]

This is the way to go when one wants to dope their camera... so well thought and done ! I may get some inspiration from your work when building my future rig. Bravo, brilliant ideas and excellent execution !

[@ShankojamShow]

Awesome vid mate! Just picked up a ZVE-10 as a beginner and I feel like building this rig already!! 😄😁 keep the cool vids n tips coming pal!!

[@shawtaylor4017]

i really enjoyed it - thank you - ive just bought a zv-e10 and will probably learn all about "rigging out" with it until its time to upgrade - - - many thanks once again - Shaw

[@GeorgeSapkin]

What an amazing first video, congrats! I'm trying to figure out how to rig mine up while keeping it portable.

[@huandang2289]

Loved everything about this video. I avoid subscribing like the plague but decided I wanted to sub to your channel. Looking forward to more!

[@2011troya]

First video? Really?! No man you don’t seem to be doing a first video at all! This is really really good! Keep it up

[@nordfilmcompany]

Loving this mate! Nice tweaks that can be implemented to any rig! Great vid =]

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks! Yeah i think this would be a great setup with a Sony a7c in it or something

[@apaulmarshall]

Wtf! First video? You're amazing man. And the ending is too good! 😂

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man! Lol

[@troubleshootdis5930]

Absolute must do! Like i always say "Just because you can rig it up doesn't mean you shouldn't" lol!

[@ft_sakkinen]

Great job with your first video! I am loving this background setup! I have similar camera and my problem is, my skills are just not there to cope with image quality, what that camera can output. So lot of new learning all the time :)

[@cidombao]

Amazing Video! Subscribed... Looking forward to what future videos you make

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@dharmani_youtube]

Instant sub! Love it. Corporate clients will eat this up 👀

[@lexiegilliland9616]

Great video! Love the angles!

[@edenchow-yuen7163]

Nice video man, really don't feel like it's your first one! And also very interesting, nice!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@makaveli444]

Amazing first video!!!!! I was waiting for you to go out n shoot with it but it does look sadly but very goofy..I think i was worth it lmfaoo

[@Bobdrumbro]

cool setup, also wanted to say you should be a narrator if you're not already haha, really great voice for explaining things.

[@avelinomaleke8804]

It's funny this is your first video, keep them coming

[@lifeboys915]

Wow , It’s amazing Bro. I love it.

[@THATSTREAL]

Awesome first video! Good stuff! Keep it going! Would love to see some footage that was captured with this rig setup! Especially with those cinema lenses! Haven't seen much ZVE10 Cinema lens content on here!! Good Start to a channel though!! Thank for sharing!

[@GregorMima]

Nice! On a sidenote, if you´re on a budget get the 18-105mm F4 Sony lens. I consider it the Sony Cinema Sleeper Lens. Yes it´s F4, but most of the time i wouldnt go faster anyway. The big pro is the power zoom (all internal), IS, great quality, it´s parfocal and really cheap. Imo the most versatile lens for any APS-C video cam or FF if you´re filming in crop mode on a budget.

[@thomasjmcclure]

ill have to give it a go! the one that intrigues me most is the tamron 17-70 f2.8 with OSS. pretty wild specs

[@jameslloyd-wyatt]

You're first upload is my end game goal!!!!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@BrewtusRoasting]

Amazing first video!! Sheesh your content is way better than ours. I am thinking about getting that camera though so thanks for that.

[@majeokey]

A lot of fun, period. Love u! hahaha!

[@TonyRush21]

l love the video, it's very good for your first video. You taught me something new about attaching the battery plate directly to a cheese plate instead of on rail rods. The rig looks awesome. love the way you light your space, however, I was thinking that the foreground could be a little brighter seeing that the camera rig is black, (it's no big prob though). my only drawback is your background music. It's nice and jazzy, but a bit too loud. It's actually competing with your voice. Overall I give your presentation 9 out of 10. Lower the volume in your next vid and it should be a 10 hands down. I will definitely like and subscribe. Keep up the good work.

[@ScottSalvi]

Nice job Thomas. For your first post, it's a very good one. I appreciate that you explained why you chose each item. Now I have a giant "ZV E-10 Rig" list on my Amazon account. LOL!

[@ScottSalvi]

Just finished building mine. Video on its way! :)

[@duostudio518]

Great video man congrat.

[@centvinn]

This is a great insight, planning to buy this camera for daily & professional use, looking forward for result review footage with that rig, thankyouuu for the insight!

[@thomasjmcclure]

It’s a fun little camera! Hope you enjoy it!

[@beckerzz_]

wayow, i am going to build my own version of this. thanx for making this!!!

[@coolhairstyle]

Great video for your first one! Many youtubers look back on their first video and cringe, I don't think you will 3 years from now. Keep it up.👍🏻

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it!

[@ManuelParodiRamos]

Hi Thomas, can you tell a bit more about the combo zv-e10 and ninja v?

[@romainsicot9911]

​@thomasjmcclure is the Ninja V going to help out make a difference? Hard to find info regarding the gains of such pairing. Can you enlighten us please?

[@SandroPages]

Great video my man! ❤

[@virginrobot]

I really liked the idea but i also wanted see how it look a video from that

[@dj_wilson]

This was fun! Trying to get back into shooting (and hopefully starting a channel of my own) so I ordered a ZV-E10. Say I'm desiring a cinematic vibe to my videos and I'm planning to grab maybe a Sirui 35mm anamorphic, can you explain why this rig would be overkill? Or maybe a better question would be: what would be a reasonable outfit for the ZV-E10 to help balance and trend it toward a cinematic vibe? Great first video, man. WOW!

[@thomasjmcclure]

I think the Sirui 35mm is great for it, I’m testing that lens out this weekend in Boston and loving it so far. The reason i say it’s overkill is that the only things that actually change the image are the camera and lens. The rig helps some with stabilization, and the monitor helps for better framing etc. but it’s mainly about budget. If you have the budget to go all out with it then it’s a lot of fun. But i wouldn’t recommend someone break the bank over it

[@JoshConnectMedia]

keep it coming .... dude ... i got the zv -e10.... but using it on the ronin rs 3

[@jonathanmunson1392]

This is the best video I've ever seen

[@thomasjmcclure]

Lol i see you found me sir

[@TurnLemons2Lemonade]

That's a crazy setup bro :))

[@RoydenWakefield]

Thats wild..i just bought the EV-Z10, but i absolutely wont be doing this...however i loved the video regardless 😂

[@nickbanham8750]

Nice.. very nice set up. Close up of lenses used in the video and also which adapters if any etc were used? Rgds

[@mrgerald]

An absolute hoot to watch. Makes me wanna build my own now :D

[@ElPatron-hz2el]

You rock man!

[@PhotoGearFun]

Loved this video! Thanks so much for sharing. I may not build up my ZV-E10 but looking to make a rig for my FX30 I think I can use a lot of these parts for that. Cheers

[@VisualArtistmedia]

Thank you for making this video 😎👍

[@sibertiger17]

Look great.. question though..doesn't having the camera screen on the side take away its functionality? To use any touch screen points like focus you have to look at the side now

[@theblend804]

that build is dope though

[@BrodiBarringer]

Bmpcc 4k..You don’t have to attach the vmount battery vertical, you can attach it horizontal and have access to the screen

[@thomasjmcclure]

I just put out my rig build for the bmpcc 4K last week so you can see why i did what i did with the v mount :). I find if it’s horizontal it sticks out too far

[@raazrockss2020kota]

I appreciate your work !! Which mic u used during recording vedio ?? ...

[@thomasjmcclure]

In this one i was using an old shotgun mic i was testing, not the biggest fan of it personally, but I just put out a video a couple days ago talking about mics for KZbin and which one i ended up settling on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfSoGqOrMyFo8U

[@raazrockss2020kota]

@@thomasjmcclure which shotgun mic was that ??

[@thomasjmcclure]

I believe it’s a Sony ECM-670.

[@blaklytstudios]

Thought I’d come in and be your 1000th viewer

[@thomasjmcclure]

Love that! Honestly i was hoping for 100 views on this. And got 1000 in 3-4 days… kinda mind blown, thanks!

[@arturo16111982]

I love the overkill!! What is the great looking lens you have on the camera?

[@thomasjmcclure]

It’s the meike full frame cine line! That with a Viltrox speed booster is a mighty combo on this camera

[@jordiluqueca]

Great video! which is that cinema lens? thanks

[@rexholt8736]

Awesome!!!

[@theshadishow]

Awesome bro, what lens would you recommend for zv e10,? And what lens is that? Thank you

[@JuanQuevedo]

I loved seeing this in your first video. In fact I have a sony zv-e10 to be my camera in Streamings and for walks to take photos every day. When I saw this I was so impressed that I just bought the SmallRig cage hahahaha. I think that you can share parts in the blackmagic 6k both in this one, so the expense would not be so noticeable if you take advantage of it in both bodies or in three bodies as is my case. I have Blackmagic 6k Pro, Sony a7IV and this little one. You got me to subscribe

[@basvanderlinde]

I think this is a great setup! I’m only missing a v-mount system in this setup. maybe something for in the future zve10 rig. 👀

[@thomasjmcclure]

V mount systems are good, i have one for this setup, but with the size of the camera etc it made more sense for me to go with npf for the budget savings 😊

[@xzait123]

great video!

[@designer4292]

Hey! Were you using the 48mm or 35mm nato rail on top? I’m assuming the 48 since that’s the one in your links but just making sure because it has two options once I click the link.

[@omarketingreal]

amazing! muito brabo! 🟡🟢

[@vagousb.1735]

very cool video i would like to see the total price at the end but other than that fun to wach and fub idea !

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Good one mate!

[@Gigsy63]

Looking for a small compact camera and 1 anamorphic lens to document family life. Curious which song and lens you would recommend ?

[@livcrash]

Hi, thank you for this video. I'm looking to buy the Atomos Ninja V in order to both have an external monitor and improve my files quality but i was wondering. Can you record in Prores Raw from the ZV E10 in the Ninja or do you use another kind of file format while shooting?

[@thomasjmcclure]

Hey, so honestly i think for the cost, it’s hard to say that the ninja v is worth the money for a zve10, you cannot utilize ProRes raw no. I put it in that rig because i had one already that i used with my z-cam cinema cameras. If im filming with the zve10, i typically film 4K 24p, 100mbps in HLG3 and it works great!

[@livcrash]

@@thomasjmcclure than you so much for sharing your experience

[@TheDrHassett]

Really cool! I don't care that it is overkill, but if you want a justification for the build, you could always repurpose 90% of the attachments for your next camera upgrade. Call this one a proof of concept.

[@thomasjmcclure]

Very true! This setup will work with any camera with a flip out screen, just add their respective cage and you’re good to go. Gets a little more awkward if no flip out screen though

[@PabloSaxDjMichael]

hai fatto tutto sto casino e poi il tempo di registraizone? come controlli la temperatura della camera?

[@piart8207]

Bruhhhhh love thiss even though I'm not gonna do it tbh lol was entertaining. Thanks

[@GherardoDeBenedetti]

Damn, and you have 29 subscribers? Your videos are so professional! Lets bring the subscribers count up by one!

[@OctavianGradinaru]

See you in Ireland pal

[@JustinTFrench]

Hey man sick video, What lens are you using in the video?

[@thomasjmcclure]

The lens on the zve10 is the meike full frame cine line with a Viltrox speedbooster. Or if you mean the one I’m using to film, it’s a sigma 18-35mm f1.8

[@JustinTFrench]

@@thomasjmcclure Thanks bro you rock!

[@carlclippedit]

Does that hardware come with cheese plate?

[@RyanBrock365]

Complete overkill...I love it!

[@DylinSnedden]

Yep, I'm gonna do it. Can't wait to show up with a cinema rig for my $600 camera. 😂

[@thomasjmcclure]

Honestly, I love it lol, got my mark ii rig coming out soon

[@frischerwind6580]

Thanks a lot! Great combination!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@thenewchapter3563]

What camera did you use to record this video?

[@YuiSenpai]

hahah this is sick!

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thanks!

[@aayuzsth]

SOOO NEAT!!

[@carchecker1929]

I don't really agree with you when you say "don't rig the ZV-E10 it's over kill". I think cameras like zv-e10 are the ones that need to be rigged to get the best of them. Zv-e10 is just a body with a sensor and good autofocus. That's it. No IBIS, poor audio preamps, poor internal codecs, no internal NDs, poor battery life. To my pov, zv-e10 is a great camera to rig because with additional accessories you can get great results. You can improve your shooting experience: - no ibis => add some more weight - poor battery life => power it with a Vmount battery or power bank - no internal NDs => add VND or a mattebox to master your exposure - poor internal codecs => record PRORES 422 8bits Slog2 through hdmi on external SSD instead of 420 8 bits H.264 or H.265 on a single SD card without backup. - poor audio => use an external mic or better an MI-shoe compatible audio interface. Sometimes when I see some dudes rigging cameras with great capabilities such as internal 422 10 bits prores, or adding follow focus with autofocus lenses, or matteboxes when shooting indoor It makes me think they have been beaten by the hype of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome).

[@thomasjmcclure]

I agree that rigging it up is beneficial for sure. I’d just say that rigging it with the parts that i used in this video, if you’re only buying it as your first camera, then it may be overkill, the total rig is worth over $3000, at which point, if you’re only starting, there’s better ways to spend the money

[@morskyyy4292]

I have a question. Is there a place for microphone?

[@ONYXRCR73]

love it

[@Nokis-b4b]

« It is a vlog camera 👁️👄👁️ »

[@FabioOliveira-wp3su]

Does the ninja monitor/recorder really improve significantly zve10 videos?

[@thomasjmcclure]

its not that it can improve the quality, but it adds a secondary recording option to SSD's in other Codecs, giving you a recording as well as the SD card in the camera, so if one file gets corrupted you can have a backup. Other cameras do support recording ProRes Raw onto the Ninja V but the ZV-E10 does not

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

I kinda love this

[@kucingpetarunx5274]

if I recording sony zv e10 with this atomos ninja v will it recorded in 10 bit 4.2.2 and prores?

[@calebbrown3602]

Great fun video

[@thomasjmcclure]

Thank you!

[@wholewheaties]

Hi. If you can, please make a video showing samples of this rig.

[@RaceCafe]

Awesome video for the beginners I guess, Like your style !!! But want go bare bones carrying such a rig on hikes would be overkill 😂 maybe it’s good for YT vids

[@DarkArdenProductions-uv8hw]

Another doubt : i want to attach an external mic, a larger battery at the back, a headphone so as to hear the audio while shooting and a monitor. Is it possible to attach all these to the rig?

[@thomasjmcclure]

So I made a second “budget” rig for the zve10 much more recently, using a v mount battery, relying on auto focus lenses. Ended up getting that one down to just under $500. The best place for a mic is probably on top of the side handle, plenty of clearance so it won’t hit the monitor. I tend to record all my audio seperately, but you can easily add a cold shoe mount on top of the side handles

[@jodleyd.opendo6304]

unnecessary? maybe... but... i so love it.

[@RoamWithJon]

Looks really good! What hardware do you need to buy on the side? Or do they come with all parts come with extra screws?

[@thomasjmcclure]

It’s always helpful to pick up packs of 1/4 20 and 3/8th screws for rig building. Smallrig make “camera screw sets” that are totally worth it

[@RoamWithJon]

@@thomasjmcclure thanks, that’s what I ended up doing 👍🏽