Is this the ultimate camera rig? | LUMIX S5 IIX

[@drewbdarby]

This era of the Rigid Pro/Cineback rigs is amazing. It's like the grown up and way more practical version of all of us adding rails/matteboxes/follow focuses to our T3i bodies back in the day.

[@EdProsser]

Haha I know, we're totally spoilt for choice,.esp. with what these small cams are capable of

[@eddie_g]

Saw your rig and decided to purchase one for myself. I love it and the camera feels way more professional and solid

[@EdProsser]

Ah nice man! Always glad to hear it when people pick something up and it works out for them. For me it's a night and day improvement on my previous messy (shitty) rig

[@MarioCastillion]

My, my , my...that is one sexy looking rig!!! Definitely getting one when my S5IIx is here at the end of the year.

[@CartyCantDance]

Looks great and super professional. The best part is you can still break it down to the smaller body again if you needed to!

[@EdProsser]

I thought my previous rig was great until I compared it to this, which makes it look like a hot mess. Haha.

[@MatthewDangyou]

bro this rig looks sooooo clean 🤤

[@EdProsser]

It's so much cleaner than my previous setup, I love it!

[@EdProsser]

Forgot to mention specifically in this video but it is available for other cameras including S5ii, G9ii, XH2s, FX3, FX30, A7siii, A7IV! (also GH6/GH7 which I did mention!)

[@TheJ_G]

It’s also available for the Fuji XH2s/XH2. I know because I have one for the XH2s. :)

[@EdProsser]

@@TheJ_G whoops yes forgot to add that!

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@TheJ_Ghow do you like it?

[@TheJ_G]

@@Eyeofkamau It’s great. No complaints. It does exactly what it claims to do.

[@KenFlanagan]

This seems insane. It feels like people have forgotten the BS1H. Panasonic are more than capable of making a cube camera. Also I appreciate that these are all tools but this feels like opening a can with a hammer. This does seem like it’s missed the entire point of a mirrorless set up with an evf. Given how cheap a canon c300iii is I just don’t understand this frankenrig mentality. Once the audio recorder joints in it really screams get a cine camera with dual XLR audio. Given that you came from an Eva 1 I just don’t understand why bother especially given you have a Komodo. Likewise how much is a second hand fx6? Or even a second hand c300ii? All this phaff doesn’t make it Netflix approved just bigger and now no evf. Even the BGH1 is Netflix approved. I know some people might say why does Netflix specs matter… just as a benchmark of whether a rig is heading in the right direction, i think they absolutely do.

[@danwucreative]

Love the video Ed! I currently use a similar “bits and bobs” rig for my S5ii, but seeing a rig like this def makes me think about upgrading. Also would make me feel better about having this serve as a proper B Cam for my Kinefinity. Great content as usual mate!

[@EdProsser]

Yeah it definitely looks the part next to a more impressive a-cam

[@Eyeofkamau]

Finally someone has reviewed this! *May* be getting one for my XH2s

[@EdProsser]

It's a nice piece of kit!

[@ChrisScottNI]

Really like your videos Ed. Thanks, I know it's a lot of work.

[@EdProsser]

Thanks Chris!

[@uzumakizay]

Getting this exact setup

[@TyroneLT]

Nice review! I've been thinking about getting one of these for my Sony a7siii. What do you say to the "voices" online that say "Just get a cinema camera?" You might have already answered the question now thst I think as I type. You mentioned having the option of going from a heavy rig to a light one when needed. I like that flexibility.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah lots of reasons - flexibility and convenience mainly. Maybe you don't want a full on cine cam all the time... Maybe you're happy enough with the image quality from your mirrorless but occasionally want a more pro setup for certain shoots or just better rigging options. Modern cameras are so competent now that you don't always need to spend a lot more on a larger cine cam... even if you do you're probably still gonna have to rig it up with other bits and bobs anyway.

[@hoodaffairstv]

trying to se how i want to rig my s5iix as well🤔

[@cleverghostchili]

small rig has really been immpressing me, i have the vb99 and 155, wish it had 2 dtap ports on the smaller ones

[@EdProsser]

the VB212 is a beast but it can just sit on your camera the whole day! Not great if you're flying a lot though.

[@fearward3]

Thanks - Great review as always. I am always nervous about powering cameras and monitors off the same batterry for fear of frying the hdmi port when powering up/down - I know this was an issue with Blackmagic cameras I have had in the past. Do you know Ed if Lumix cameras are as susceptible to this or if their cameras are better grounded to avoid such issues? Even RED & Arri I believe advise users when powering up to connect SDI/hdmi cables 'last', and to remove them 'first' when powering down... I am quite forgetful so I just power either the monitor OR camera off the v-lock... never the two, even tho it would be way more convenient to do the latter..

[@EdProsser]

I haven't had any issues, I generally follow the protocol with my Komodo but lots of times batteries have died or cable has been pulled out - and never had an issue touch wood.

[@the_black_douglas9041]

*gasp!* Did you get your S5iiX back Ed?! That *is* a cool rig 🖤

[@EdProsser]

Yes my insurance came through in the end!

[@snorrigan]

Beautiful rig mate, why the choice of recording video internally and not use a ssd ?

[@EdProsser]

I do shoot PR and use an SSD sometimes, but more often than not, the jobs where I'm using the S5 iix on are smaller ones where compressed media / SD cards are fine.

[@TerenceKearns]

Definitely about impressing the clients.

[@EdProsser]

I think it depends, I use this camera alongside a much larger camera anyway, so it doesn't really matter that my b or c cam is a smaller mirrorless cam - and many of my shoots the client isn't even there! BUT I do think for some people it'll help if this is their primary camera and it's a valid point - I don't think there's anything wrong in wanting to look professional as it's important how you're perceived. If you're chaotic, messy and disorganised it can give off a bad vibe. For me it's mostly functional as I prefer to run the camera off a single v-mount and this is cleaner than a base-plate, rails and v-mount plate in my opinion. I don't like having to monitor and swap out the tiny LUMIX batteries throughout the day. Finally for me - I need bulk when I'm shooting - the bare bones mirrorless setup is too lightweight for smooth handheld work. Basically everything I said in the video.

[@TerenceKearns]

yeah the system has useful function. Ive just personally witnessed non-camera people talk about how they are impressed with operator X because they had a super professional looking rig. I don't care what anyone says, it *is* very effective for getting gigs. And therefore a legit form of marketing. Particularly when it is your A cam, and youre not rollin' around with a big arri alexa. Of course us video nerds know that its not about the rig, as much as it is about the operator - who has all the creative ideas and the skill to carry it through to make a product that impresses ultimately and enduringly. If you got plenty of experience, youre getting the gigs and so the issue is a moot point.

[@indigo3173]

S5iiX rig master videos, completely out of purpose for me but very interesting to see. Would be great to see a video or have suggestions for a lightweight travel rig.

[@EdProsser]

Probably just a camera cage and a top handle.

[@RamikoProductions]

Scene many clips with cine lenses but no focus motors? has handheld focusing on the lens just been the go to?

[@EdProsser]

When I work on my own yes, this cam is often used on smaller or solo jobs. I'm very used to hand focusing on the Vespids

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

How do you pack this in a case? Do you completely break it down to pack in a case? What case or camera bag do you use for this?

[@EdProsser]

It's not very big, you can store the camera without lens / battery and it'll fit in most average sized cam bags. I'd usually transport it in a pelicase with a lens on, I can fit it in the same case as my Komodo I think it's the Peli 1535.

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

@@EdProsser Thanks for the quick reply.

[@georgethedop]

Would love to see some energetic hand held footage shot on this without IBIS! Great vid Ed!

[@EdProsser]

I'm too old for energetic

[@fleurdelysfilms]

With the Matte Box on, how do you control the exposure without a variable ND?

[@EdProsser]

Use fixed NDs or if need VND use a matte box with a vnd or just a VND

[@HussainAl--Khalil]

For anyone who cares the tilta half cage also fits for the rigid pro for the s5ii. That’s what I use.

[@DenysLukoshkin]

Great rig! Do you use any follow focus with it?

[@EdProsser]

I do have the tilta nucleus, but often I like pulling focus by hand or rely on AF lenses when I'm using the S5 iix. I do also have the DJI focus pro but still testing it out

[@trayneadjeifilms]

Is it useable with the Panasonic XLR adapter?

[@EdProsser]

Unfortunately I don't think it is, but I don't have / use one

[@Filmsimulation]

Im going ursa from s5. I just need 120 for food shots :(

[@minktronics]

Saw you replied to my fb post but.... would love a video on the Z6iii if you managed to get your hands on it!

[@EdProsser]

I'd love to try one!

[@tecno8335]

Whats the weight?

[@trinderfilms1357]

It's cool and looks great -but none of these mods / cineback / rigid pro things allow us to use the XLR unit for the S5iix without buying other dangly cables and hanging the unit off the back somewhere.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah that's true, I don't use one though, very happy with my Zoom F3 as I can use it between camera systems.

[@MatthewDangyou]

They are working on a mod soon🤫

[@trinderfilms1357]

@@MatthewDangyouwould like to see that

[@jayrey7]

Man, I have a hard time choosing between the Cineback or the Rigid Pro. I am aware it requires two different cages as well.

[@EdProsser]

Honestly they both look like they perform the same function!

[@jayrey7]

@EdProsser Yes, I agree.

[@EdProsser]

Flip a coin 👀

[@fullbars]

Couldn't get the Shinobi to fill the frame desqueezing 1.5x anamorphic from 3:2. The Osee is much better and cheaper for this.

[@EdProsser]

Hmm I've not noticed any issues I don't think? It does have horrific bezels though

[@ymer2501]

all of that yet the hdmi output is still lagging..

[@jockturner1547]

Apprently its greatly reduced on the GH7... fingers crossed that makes its way to the S5iiX

[@LuisFelipeBustilloVelasquez]

You can Solve it, disabling audio via HDMI

[@jayvelasquez8036]

I wanna see one of these in vertical rig

[@RigidPRO]

we do too.We've prototyped a few vertical rigs, but nothing we're happy enough to release (yet).

[@quinlanpayne3445]

Has anybody tried this with the tilta half cage?

[@EdProsser]

Yes Josh Cameron has I believe it fits

[@buddyfx7026]

At least you're rocking Caleb's v-mount lol

[@EdProsser]

yeah that was an absolute accident on my part, small rig had sent me it to test it out and didn't realise there was such beef between these cine back things

[@kylehaggard7348]

this looks like a DIRECT knock off of Caleb Pike's cine back

[@EdProsser]

Caleb Pike was not the first person / company to make these, these cine rig bases have existed in various forms from a few manufacturers. He also does not have a LUMIX S5 iix edition (although I believe he is making one).

[@connorquigvids]

Can't you get the same result for cheaper by just using a rod system?

[@EdProsser]

Did you watch the video? You can buy separate components and it'll come in a little cheaper but it won't be the same result. This is what I did with my previous rig and it was very messy and jangly, I personally much prefer this solution.

[@connorquigvids]

@@EdProsser my bad, didnt watch the vid cuz im a dumbass

[@EdProsser]

@@connorquigvids I forgive you

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Hi Ed, Look impressive!!😅😅😅 Personally because I relay on AF C and I need to have free access to the Camera Monitor and the AF dials of the Lumix it is not for me...but for manual PL lenses for sure it is a nice setup or with the hypothetic DJI Focus Pro product which should be out month ago and got forgotten by DJI😂😂😂😂😂.Any news about the true release date ?or did someone sue them for X? Nice Video Yours Fil😊

[@EdProsser]

I've had a focus pro for a few months, bought it from a shop as usual... I think they're just low in stock / high demand. You can obviously still use the monitor as normal with this rig

[@hasimhalim5016]

Whats that red button on top of our handle? if its record button, shut up and take my money

[@lorageproductions]

So you're saying it's mostly for the look and not really necessary to rig so much...

[@EdProsser]

No not at all, the look is a bonus (to some people). This rig has functional benefits... the v mount battery being the main one and the mounting points and overall shape of the rig are preferable for handheld shooting (for me anyway)

[@ChrisKoehn]

Interesting choice of battery...

[@EdProsser]

🤷‍♂️ it wasn't intentional haha

[@iamkubrick]

Pyxis cosplay.

[@EdProsser]

Lol