My BMPCC6K Rig // going from handheld, to gimbal, to maxed out

[@Myth1as]

nice joseph...keep up the good work

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks! Learning more and more about all of this each and every day.

[@NHEE_Abdul_Khader]

If only I had all of this! That’d be a dream come true...ugh! Can’t afford it but it’s good to learn how to install and setup the rig...maybe in the future might be able to get one of these!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks Abdul-most gear is acquired slowly and over time, so it’s not all at once. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!

[@davidmenkel4411]

Good primer on the setup. I did not follow, however, how the follow focus paried up with the side handle so that you could control the follow focus. Can you explain that piece? Thanks.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks David. The tilta nucleus nano control dial connects to a quick release plate that is mounted with a 1/4” screw to the side handle. That way you can have 2 of the quick release plates and move the control dial for the follow focus from the side handle to the ring handle quickly. I hope that’s helpful. Thanks again for watching and for the comment & question here.

[@skyhr]

Wow... the gear looks amazing! Would love to get that maxed out set... And bmpcc is amazing! Glad to see people using technology to further God's kingdom!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Yes, the Bmpcc colors and characteristics are so nice and easy to work with. There are a lot of folks working together to make the world a better place for everyone and I’m glad to be a part of that good work. Thanks for connecting here!

[@FivosVas]

Sorry i kind of missed the part where you powered the camera with the ronin? Where did you plug that camera power cable? I couldn't see clearly

[@JosephMcBrayer]

No worries-- there is a specific ronin to 12v bmpcc power plug that you can use for this -- amzn.to/3q0uPal. You plug this into the 12v power connection on the tip of the ronin s and then into the power input on the camera. Hope that this helps!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

and, I really like your channel's cinematic fashion & dance films!

[@FivosVas]

@@JosephMcBrayer Thanks so much!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@FivosVas of course! Great work!

[@prodbyxcm]

Whats the cabel u are using with the ssd? Looks pretty solid!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

It’s a flat usb c cable - perfect for the Bmpcc to ssd: here’s a link to it: amzn.to/3oSdMdD

[@malikm3dia504]

I have the pocket 4K I barely use now I even bought the pocket 6k trying to configure you’re setup with dji Ronin s but I think you forgot to mention you need the dji riser also to make it work with the plate because I can’t get this thing to go on the dji there is no room . Correct me if I am wrong please my heavy rig setup I don’t wanna use any more so I am trying this setup . Thanks in advance a hobby camera guy

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Hey there - - thanks for the comment here and glad you found the video somewhat helpful. I have actually not used the riser plate, but simply used the mounting plate offset slightly, two holes to the right. This allows the camera to fifth and then when it is balanced to be all the way behind the gimbal motor on the right. Some people have found that they need counterweights or the riser plate, but this was my work around to make it work without those. Thanks for commenting and all the best to you.

[@malikm3dia504]

@@JosephMcBrayer thanks 🙏 appreciate you’re answer I will try it out myself

[@mychanll]

Thanks a lot maaan!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Wow, thank you Petr! Appreciate it.

[@nytevision]

Are you using a vlock mounting plate when you connect your core v mount battery ???

[@JosephMcBrayer]

I am using the built-in V lock attachment that comes with the core swx. It has a quarter inch screw that I use to mount to a clamp to afix it.

[@ShoooBoohLeFou]

Hello, to start and make music video type videos, would you recommend the dji ronin rs2 or ikan handle ring?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

The ronin rs2 is going to be more versatile and a smaller form factor, which could work better for you in tighter spaces or if you are orbiting a musician.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

(Best of luck to you on this!)

[@adrianzaharia8885]

Nice rig!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks so much!

[@1stQuadrant]

Great and helpfull video!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching!

[@DariaLikhacheva]

Thank you for the video! what brand of filter did you use?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks for watching! I have a few types I’ve used: Tiffen for black pro mist 1/8 (77mm: amzn.to/3OKAMW7) and the Polar Pro Peter McKinnon Variable ND (amzn.to/44YX3oI). I have used cheaper ones before, but they do not perform as well-and, why would I purchase expensive lenses and then put cheap filters that degrade the image quality? I’ve found saving up for good lenses & filters to be the way to go. Thanks and I hope that’s helpful!

[@alphacreatorsmedia]

Hi Joseph can I have the grip link?

[@SubhasisMukherjee]

Extremely helpful review. Liked and subscribed. What extra you get from the Gimbal Rig Handle? I don't have any experience.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks! Yes, the full gimbal ring actually gives me much better control over longer time’s of holding the gimbal. I pair it with a diy ready rig and used it for 3+ hours in a row! I’d never have made it that long with just the ronin s gimbal.

[@elliotforeman]

Hey man, this was a really helpful video - you just gained a new subscriber! I'm also a fellow Christian / cinematography enthusiast. Was wondering if you had some of the details for the quick release plate you used to mount the follow focus to your rig?

[@elliotforeman]

Also just to confirm, you're powering the gimbal from the v-mount and the gimbal is powering the camera?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

That's correct -- vmount to the gimbal & then the dji ronin-s has onboard power capable of powering the bmpcc...sadly the new Ronin RS2 does NOT have this feature and it is an issue with the newer gimbal...

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Awesome--glad to connect here! Really enjoy your piano skills and that fx6 shot looks great! The quick release plate is this one (also same for the ronin s): www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1442801-REG/tilta_wlc_t04_hwc_gr_hand_wheel_adapter_for.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PKTBhD8ARIsAHChzRKx7lqkuq17WkiKw4eofHSJP83c3-rCnmf4eht1EsdybmrqqmlG6BUaAtcuEALw_wcB And there's a newer one that might work better here: amzn.to/3l62rAZ Look forward to seeing your next project!

[@JohnyTalbottini]

thank you

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Of course. Glad you found it helpful!

[@wildfrontierstories]

As of this date the Samsung T7 works just fine e with Blackmagic 6k pro 👌. There is some problems with BRAW bit rate over 5:1... other than that... we good!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Yes-that’s been my experience. I’ve not had any problems at 6K 8:1. Thanks!

[@jieflowers]

What are you using to film this tutorial? You have 3 angles. Are they all also BMPCC 6ks?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

A camera: Eos r B camera: canon 80d Top down was actually an iPhone X!

[@BBDigitalArts]

Really really informative video mate 🙏🏻 well done, really like this, I have a zhyiun crane 3s for my 6k pro, still considering a frame for it 🤔

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks for watching and the comments here! Wow, the 6K pro looks awesome-maybe someday I’ll upgrade but holding off for now. I’ll hop over and check out your channel!

[@BBDigitalArts]

@@JosephMcBrayer good morning Joseph, thanks for getting back to me, still early days for my channel I’m afraid haha, you won’t find much on there

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@BBDigitalArts Ok, cool. Thanks for engaging here and I look forward to all you'll create!

[@BBDigitalArts]

@@JosephMcBrayer thanks man, same 💪🏽 looking forward to yours

[@deutrus]

Hi Joseph, Would you have a link to the plate you used to mount the rods. thanks! really informative video!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks! Yes, the rod mount is a smallrig rod mount: amzn.to/3PwUfIi Hope that’s helpful!

[@deutrus]

@@JosephMcBrayer Many thanks! All the best. :)

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@deutrus thank you- glad this was helpful and glad to connect.

[@uchihaXshinoda]

amazing i just got the 6k pro and been looking at how i can move from handheld to gimble and i had no idea i could power the camera with the Ronin S with just 1 cable so thank you for that! I wastying to find out how i could do it with a V mount still attached but this is so much more efficient!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Awesome! Glad to hear this was helpful! Hope you are enjoying the bmpcc 6k Pro!

[@DEFARNE]

Hi Joseph. Thank you for your video. I have the same camera and a DJI RS2 gimbal. My question is, do you have a link for the cable you use to power the camera from the gimbal ? (I guess it must be some kind of USB to 2-pins blackmagic power connector..) And where do you connect that cable on the gimbal ? Would be great if I can power the cam from the gimbal! Many thanks, with kind regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 👍

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@DEFARNE Hey there Arne--glad to meet you and know of other bmpcc6k users. It's my understanding that the DJI RS2 power does not meet the 12v requirements to power the camera from the gimbal. So, the older DJI Ronin S will power the bmpcc6k with this cable (amzn.to/3toubEx) but the newer RS2 will not. (I recently got the RS2 and have the same issue...the cable for the Ronin S is a modified 2 pin for bmpcc power but the RS2 has the usb-c connector.) I've not found a workable solution to power the camera from the RS2 except to power the RS2 from something like a CoreSWX (amzn.to/3E1jexB) and use one of the p-tap to bmpcc power cables (amzn.to/2Vr3KRT). So, all that to say, my only work around is to have the CoreSWX powering the RS2 using a universal mounting plate (amzn.to/38XMWF7). It's that or mounting an NF-P batter & plate on the top of the bmpcc cage to counter-balance & use that as 12v? There *should* be a way to do this safely and not short/under power any of the dji/bmpcc equipment, but I don't know how to do it yet. I'd love to say that a firmware update might do it, but that may be wishful thinking. So, hope that's helpful and glad to connect with you here. All the best to you in the Netherlands!

[@simoneaves9941]

@@JosephMcBrayer Hey Joseph. thanks for the vid. Did you ever find a usable solution to power the camera using RS2. Or would you use a different gimbal? Cheers!!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@simoneaves9941 hey thanks Simon. I use a core swx power base for powering the camera with a very thin and flexible power cable. Seems like the RS 2 can handle the slight drag of the cable fairly well. I’m not sure if the RS three that has recently come out has a higher power voltage or not. I do find it pretty easy to leave the set up with the DJI ronin S instead. However, the pocket 6K Pro has much better battery life and I can’t wait to try that camera out on this set up.

[@NoahHirschy]

Do you happen to have any links to the parts you used to put the ronin s on the ring setup? Very interested in doing a similar rig like that.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Sure thing--thanks for the comment & watching -- the universal mount from dji/tilta is the best thing to use--then you need a power source (CoreSWX is what I use). CoreSWX battery: amzn.to/3E1jexB D-tap to bmpcc power cable: amzn.to/2Vr3KRT iKan Ring Handle: amzn.to/3njsNlp DJI universal mount for ronin s: www.amazon.com/DJI-Ronin-S-Part-Universal-Mount/dp/B07KLQRP13/ref=asc_df_B07KLQRP13/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241899609306&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16887027311800235476&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052538&hvtargid=pla-600694174269&psc=1

[@YungR0]

awesome vid! what/where is that cable from? for the t5 to bmpc?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks for watching! The flat usb c is here: www.amazon.com/dp/B07THFJ1J5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_RJV2NWHFP5PTYVCKW3MW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@VilkanVisions]

Nice rig 🙂

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks!

[@bmxguy411]

Hey, how long does the ronin s batter power the camera and do you need to have a lpe6 battery in the camera to power it via the ronin or v mount batter?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Great questions here Cameron - - I keep an LPE6 battery in the camera at all times so that if I need to hot swap from one power source to another, the camera will not turn off if I need to keep recording. I have an adapter cable from the port on the ronin S that plugs directly into the bmpcc two pin power connector while on the gimbal (i’m not exactly sure how long it will run both the camera and gimbal at full power, but I have used it for 2 to 3 hours and it only knocked down by about 50%!) I have a similar adapter cable that connects to the bmpcc from the core SWX when going handheld or onto the gimbal ring, which is powered by the core swx via a dtap cable to the ronin s universal mount. The core swx will run my handheld rig for 3+ hours and the gimbal ring rig via ronin s universal mount for 2+ hours. That may be overly technical, but I hope it’s at least helpful.

[@bmxguy411]

@@JosephMcBrayer thank you! Yes I understood it haha. That’s pretty good for the ronin battery. I’ve heard some people saying they got about 2 hours and it drained completely which is why I was so concerned about the gimbal batter method but that sounds good! I’ll look into the swx! Any v Mount plates and cables that you recommend? I’ve just order my bmpcc 6k and should be receiving it Friday and want to be able to use it for a shoot on Saturday (fingers crossed)

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Very good-glad to hear. Yes, the core swx has been great thus far and I love its functionality to tell me how much battery life is left based on usage as well as having multiple output points for powering all kinds of things. There should be a link to it below this video, if that’s helpful.

[@LivingLife972]

another question, in the video you mentioned that you have the old model Ronin S, but the amazon link you provided is for the Ronin 2, which one is in this video? IF it is the Ronin S2, do i need to get the Combo? thanks!!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks mark-unfortunately the newer rs2 can’t power the Bmpcc from the gimbal. So if you’re wanting to power directly from the gimbal then go with the ronin-s. If the rs2 (which I now have and enjoy the refined controls and features) yes to the combo & 3D focus!

[@LivingLife972]

@@JosephMcBrayer thanks again!

[@LivingLife972]

i like that focus wheel attached to the nato handle there. i just got the RS2, there doesnt seem to be a place where I can attach the Nato side handle, any suggestions? thanks

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@LivingLife972 hey Mark-you can get a nato attachment to mount the quick release on it or you can get a mount that fits on using an m42 screw set to attach the follow focus quick release plate.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

This is the one I’ve used: amzn.to/3GxpC17

[@micahcamper7703]

My Ronin - S Beeps when I mount my pocket cinema 6k to it. I have the same lens and cage with the T5 holder. I don't have the focus rig and the filter on the front thought.. does that make a difference?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Hey Micah - - that’s a good question. Everything I’ve read suggests that the Ronan S might be beeping because one of the Gimbal access motors has too much strain on it. You may have already done this, but the Thing I would recommend doing is to turn the gimbal off or at least put it in sleep mode and balance it by hand first to get everything close to balanced before turning on the motors. I’ve never had it beep at me before, so perhaps the weight distribution is either uneven with the different weight distribution you have going? Or, it may be some other detail that I am missing. Best of luck to you and appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment here.

[@micahcamper7703]

So I really wish I could post a photo lol but I got it to work with no beeping. Ronin S Pocket Cinema 6K Sigma 16-35 Art Lens ND Filter SmallRig Full Cage w/ Samsung T5 holder Used the mounting hole on the far right of the cage to shift the camera far enough away. It balanced almost perfectly but kept flipping backwards so I new I needed weight on the front end. So I gaff taped the small rig top handle to the from of release plate under the lens! Hahaha IT WAS THE EXACT WEIGHT I NEEDED I ordered a counter weight to try so I don’t have to keep using gaf tape but for now.. it works. I did recalibrate it and that helped also but I’ve used it on two different shoots and it’s never beeped and the motors held up perfectly.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@micahcamper7703 that’s great! Ha. Ingenuity and some gaff tape!!

[@NewAccount58]

how is battery life with? Do you have to change battery every 30 mins?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

If you are using the bmpcc 6k or 4K you do need to either have a lot of the LP e6 batteries or a power source. I use a core swx power supply and get 2.5hrs from a single charge. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@darkexpose5153]

What is the Camera that you used for this video?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

The cameras filming this video were the Canon Eos R, Canon 80D, Canon 60D, and an iPhone. Thanks for watching and asking.

[@jaredsorrells5645]

Thanks for making this! What handle did you use to mount the nucleus nano follow focus?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks Jared! It’s the metal Smallrig side handle with a tilta nucleus nano quick release. I’ll look for a link for it. (It was an affordable, durable option - the wood handled side handle was $$$)

[@blertonsaraci]

Hi, what other cheaper gimbal would still pass for the BlackMagic …?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

I'm not sure what all can easily handle the weight/offset of the bmpcc 6k -- you should be able to find a good price on a used Ronin S, depending on your location. Alternatively, you could use a glidecam/steady cam or another stabilizer that is not motorized? Many folks use the Zhiyun gimbals, but I don't have any experience with them.

[@blertonsaraci]

@@JosephMcBrayer Ok. Thank you for your answer.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@blertonsaraci of course. Appreciate your question and best of luck to you.

[@LivingLife972]

thank you so much!!! do you have any ideas for batteries alternative for the black magic camera? i hear that it runs out fast!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks for your encouragement! Yes, in the gimbal set up on the DJI ronin S, it can actually power the black magic, which is awesome. Here’s the cable to do that: amzn.to/3lrWw9N

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Also, if you are doing hand work, the core SWX is a great option allows you to power lots of accessories and the BMPCC as well: amzn.to/3yNnNLC To power the Bmpcc from most big batteries/power solutions you’ll need a dtap to Bmpcc cable: amzn.to/3Ly6kte I hope that’s helpful oh, and in some cases, people use an NPF battery mounted on top to the BMPcc power source: amzn.to/3wwdMRk So, lots of good options and then there is always how to balance it on the gimbal. Ha. Hope this helps.

[@LivingLife972]

@@JosephMcBrayer this is wonderful, i just got the BMPCC4K and sigma 18-35 combo and been concerned on how to make it work with the balancing, focusing, battery life, etc. i'm going to mirror your setup!! i'm also shooting for ministry :) blessings brother!

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@LivingLife972 awesome -- glad to connect here and look forward to what you'll help capture & share.

[@LivingLife972]

@@JosephMcBrayer Yes! I'm just starting off but i'm really enjoying all this stuff - minus trying to figure out the right gear, it can be overwhelming! im trying to focus on the stories!

[@anthpietro]

why are all your options crossed out in the description?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Hey Anthony -- I'm not sure what you mean, it looks good on my end?

[@BigiEnterpriseEntertainment]

The t7 works after update

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Yes, glad to have those as well as the T5s!

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

Thought I heard you say church cinematography... God Bless you

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Indeed I did! “Writing movement” is literally what the Greek origins of cinematography and the church and non-profits could learn much from how visual storytellers utilize framing, light, composition, and more.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

(also, your wedding films look great! lots of great movement & energy! What all do you shoot with?)

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

@@JosephMcBrayer Amen. I'm a filmmaker too and wanting to film faith based films now. I have just upgraded to the 6k pro from my Panasonic Gh5s.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Sounds great-lots of great stories to tell-cool, hope you’re enjoying the bmpcc6k pro!

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

@@JosephMcBrayer yeah I like so far.. it's my first super35mm and I don't want to go back to M4/3rds!! It's looks so more cinematic and with the Gamma curve the 6k pro has. I subscribed bro. I love to talk cameras and cinematography so would like to talk more.

[@HassanKhan-yj3jf]

Do you have a kit or links somewhere to this stuff?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Hey there Hassan, I’ve had links to it all and I’ll try to relocate those for you. Thx.

[@victorgenao2936]

I believe that’s the Ikan ring handle.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@victorgenao2936 Yes indeed -- I'll work on getting a list posted later this week. Thanks.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Just added the links to the items in the description--hope they're helpful!

[@alphacreatorsmedia]

Sadly BMPCC4K users like me can’t do this…at least not like that

[@naveedsattar9677]

Hey bro.I want it all pls.from pakistan

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@mostlyharmless88]

imagine going to this trouble to film delusional people publicly worshipping their mythical imaginary friend.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

Thanks for the comment here-I’m all for dialogue and discussion-and, your tone here friend isn’t helpful for dialogue between theists and Anon-theists. Anti-theism is a fundamentalism of a different kind and if you’ll take a moment to see other things here on my channel, you’ll see I’m not an enemy of non-theists nor am I an exclusivist theist. I’m sorry for the harm caused to you by religious folks and I wish you well.

[@alphacreatorsmedia]

Hi Joseph can I have the grip link?

[@JosephMcBrayer]

The Ikan grip has been discontinued, but this is a similar ring: amzn.to/3OH56Oq If I were buying another one, I’d get this one: amzn.to/3yoeYax

[@alphacreatorsmedia]

@@JosephMcBrayer thanks man! I like the last one, but it seems to be for the new Ronin, not for the S. Sell me yours! lol 🤣

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@alphacreatorsmedia hahaha. Lols. Well, the grip rings most all have similar mounting options as long as you have the power adapter for the dji ronin s: amzn.to/39ZR5wz It can mount to most any ring if you have a bottom plate on the ring.

[@JosephMcBrayer]

@@alphacreatorsmedia and, this one is made where you can just put the whole gimbal on there without buying the power adapter, battery, etc. Not a bad option: amzn.to/3nmNiMW

[@alphacreatorsmedia]

@@JosephMcBrayer that works! Thanks 🙏🏽