Is this the ultimate camera rig? | LUMIX S5 IIX

[@uzumakizay]

Getting this exact setup

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@MatthewDangyou]

bro this rig looks sooooo clean 🤤

[@EdProsser]

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

[@Eyeofkamau]

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

[@EdProsser]

It's a nice piece of kit!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@ChrisKoehn]

Interesting choice of battery...

[@EdProsser]

🤷‍♂️ it wasn't intentional haha

[@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).

[@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 :(

[@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

[@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

[@quinlanpayne3445]

Has anybody tried this with the tilta half cage?

[@EdProsser]

Yes Josh Cameron has I believe it fits

[@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).

[@hasimhalim5016]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@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

[@iamkubrick]

Pyxis cosplay.

[@EdProsser]

Lol