My Favorite Camera Setup!

This is the camera and rig I shoot almost all of my videos with! I think this setup is one of the best 4K cameras for KZbin and filming video in general. Here is a list of gear I used for this rig:
Panasonic GH5s
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Example footage using this camera and rig: • ProRes RAW Part 2: How...
GH5/GH5s Video Guide
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Battery Grip for the GH5
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Cheese Plate for Battery Grip
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Eye Cup for the GH5
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Camera Cage
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Nato Top Handle I Used
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All Top Handles
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Wooden Left Side Handle
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Metabones Ultra Speed Booster
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Viltrox EF-M2 Speed Booster
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Sigma 18-35mm Lens
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Lens Shade/Matte box
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[@MrFreezeMovie]

Glad you like the cage Caleb! I designed it with Smallrig. I noticed you using it a while back. I'm glad people such as yourself found it useful as well! I'm hoping the battery grip cage trend catches on so I don't have to do this again for what Panasonic's got next. Almost all cages raise these cameras up to the correct 15mm lightweight Arri rod standard to mount rods. That's just wasted space where the battery grip could go, which adds functionality and solves issues like you mentioned.

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

Gregory Gillaspie the link to the cage is the smallrig hood.

[@MrFreezeMovie]

Here's the correct link: www.smallrig.com/smallrig-advanced-half-cage-kit-for-panasonic-lumix-gh5-2024.html

[@MichalisCatinas]

Hey Gregory, thank you for that comment. Caleb's setup seems very practical to me and i consider buying the smallrig half-cage, battery grip and handle. My question is about the follow focus mechanism i already own from my previous cage (yelangu). Is it compatible now that there is extra height due to the battery grip space? Searching the smallrig website and amazon, i find no rods and follow focus. Could you please give me a tip on the matter? Thank you!

[@MrFreezeMovie]

Michalis, the battery grip actually raises the camera up to correct height for accessories like follow focuses. The Arri rod standard for 15mm lightweight rods means the center of the rods should be 85mm from the optical center of the camera. This cage mounts rods at exactly that distance. Like I previously said, "Almost all cages raise these cameras up to the correct 15mm lightweight Arri rod standard to mount rods. That's just wasted space where the battery grip could go".

[@MichalisCatinas]

@@MrFreezeMovie thank you so much Greg!

[@stevek7319]

In reference to the GH5 Instructional video that Caleb mentions - it is awesome! I've been using GH cameras for years and was amazed at how much I learned from his course.

[@JeffSpeers]

I really wish you would do a video comparing a rigged out GH5S, that does not have IS, verses a GH5 with IS showing how much of a difference it makes having a bigger heavier setup to counteract shake. There has got to be something to these guys running around with bigger cameras likes REDs and C200s with cine-primes handheld and their footage not looking like they fell down a flight of stairs.

[@techviewer1]

I wouldn't advise using the .64x xl speedbooster unless you exclusively shoot with full frame lenses due to the vignetting it'll produce with APSC lenses.

[@magicsoundlab]

We use the GH5s with the viltrox, the Sigma 18-35 and a Moza gimbal. We're absolutely loving the results that we are getting from this combo. By the way, we got the GH5s because of your channel so thank you for helping us chose this camera.

[@andrewvu3083]

Did you have any vignetting issues with the gh5s, viltrox and sigma 18-35 combo?

[@ITNRG]

@MagicSoundLab I would like to know the same. Any vignetting issues?

[@andrewvu3083]

@@ITNRG I got recently got the GH5s and the sigma 18-35 with the Viltrox (0.71x) adapter There's a vignette at 18mm but when zoomed in at 20 mm, it goes away. I figured its just because of the GH5s slightly bigger sensor size. It's annoying, but you can definitely work around it. If you are shooting in log, color grading in post will definitely make it very noticeable. But if shot in regular picture profiles, its a little hard to tell. Here is a perfect example of the same results I was getting with the camera kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2q6hql4jqaClck

[@ITNRG]

@@andrewvu3083 thank so much for your answer. That's really helpful. I wonder if I would have better ordered the GH5 instead of the GH5S. Due to the smaller sensor size there should be no vignetting at 18mm at all, right? I really appreciate an answer 🙏

[@andrewvu3083]

@@ITNRG Np man! Also, you are right. The GH5 has a slightly smaller sensor so it will produce no vignetting when used wide open at 18mm. The Crop factor is around 2x for the GH5s when compared to the (1.9x - 1.8) crop factor of the GH5s (depends on what mode you shoot at). However, if you want absolutely no vignetting with the sigma 18-35, then you should pull the trigger on the GH5 which has amazing in-body image stabilization; something that the GH5s doesn't have. I found that despite me having pretty steady hands, a Ronin S is really necessary to have usable smooth footage for the GH5s.

[@AndrewPRoberts]

I've had a wooden left-handed grip for a couple of years now, and it is the greatest thing ever

[@BryceDearden]

It seems like so many have forgotten that a few years ago IBIS wasn't an option and people still filmed lovely hanheld shots. So many people just consider cameras without ibis useless for handheld now but many cameras still don't have it and all cameras before it were very useable. I've seen people talking about cameras like the FS5 or the C200 being useless for running and gunning because they don't have ibis, what?!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yeah it is pretty funny. Same goes for video auto focus. Filmmakers/video shooters used to hate the idea. Now there are riots in the streets if a camera doesn't have perfect auto focus in video modes ha!

[@coreymach_]

That's what happens when the sheep flock in the same herd.

[@eirjordan337]

I have to say that the GH5 IBIS is just so good that, yeah you definitely take it for granted

[@yansterckx2206]

DSLR Video Shooter because there is a difference between a videomaker and a professional DoP. Autofocus is not in the vocabulary of filmmakers.

[@jas_bataille]

That's right. I found myself guilty of this! IBIS is nice, but not looking very natural. A few months ago, I decided to go with an Olympus EM-1 instead of a BPMCC essentially because it didn't had IBIS... ... I don't know why I just bough into this idea. Bullshit. I now have my BMPCC set-up with Rokinon Cine DS lenses, and I am selling ALL of my other cameras, and getting a second one. Perhaps it doesn't shoot 4K, but hey, theaters screens are 2K after all...! And you can have more than 13fps dynamic range. Not kidding. The BMPCC file format have a weird algorithm compressing the dynamic range, I believe because it's already a fucking unbelievable deal... But... if you go ahead and switch from Black Magic LOG => Rec 709 color space in Resolce (while preserving luminance), then put the gamut at Rec 709 as well and the input at Rec 709, click luminance mapping... But choose Arri Alexa output. BOOM! You just gained two fucking fps and your lowly 500 bucks camera from eBay is now 99,9999% of an a 50K camera. I'm serious, this is how pro colo-grading artists did in Hollywood to grade BPMCC footage. And this trick been passed on to me by a friend who worked as a VFX artist in Hollywood for 17 years.

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

As another proud owner and KZbinr as well, I do agree that the GH5 is the best camera for what we do. There are things that they can do on the software side to make it better. For one get rud of that mountain and flower focus distance ranger. It's better to have what the S1H has with the actual measurement. Two, give us more paid upgrades. I can't just think that the only paid upgrade was VLOGL. Which tells me the camera can do more. I bet a higher dynamic range in the shadows and more. They are holding it back. Here why say this. The G9; better processor same sensor, but it won't work with the audio adapter. Panasonic is just stopping it. Isn't true the BMPCC4K is the same sensor as the GH5s?

[@LoverOfTech]

The Autofocus on the A7iii is just too nice to give up as a one man shooter, Panasonic needs a PDAF system for the GH6 and GH6s

[@SeanFBoyd]

Lover Of Tech I thought that myself too. It is nice to have for shooting events etc, but for stagers cinema stuff you have a bit more time with just try shooting at higher f stops and keep the same distance from subject. It's not as hard as you'd think.

[@HeyItsJoe1]

did they fix the a7 jello issue

[@GearMashers]

I agree. Autofocus on the Sony is killer. I sold my Panasonic because so much footage was trashed due to Autofocus issues. The GH5 though blows away Sony on stabilization and the video has a more cinematic look right out of the camera.

[@LoverOfTech]

Gear Mashers indeed, manual focus is important but for one man shooting having the option of good auto focus is so clutch 👌🏿

[@GearMashers]

Yeah Exactly. Most of the stuff I shoot is just me or products I am showcasing, so I want good autofocus.

[@heldermira5929]

Thank you so much for the recommendations, tutorial, and links. I just built this kit for my GH5s and shot two major events handheld with it. It worked perfectly. I may as well have been shooting with my GH5 with IBIS; it was rock steady and solid... mostly when I didn't jitter. Love your channel, tutorials and reviews are priceless.

[@applemarkwantsvids]

I just recently found your channel, and I am BLOWN away at the quality of your instruction, and the breadth of your knowledge. You are amazing.

[@shiznuts]

Man, you got shit figured out. Nice going. I'm able to appreciate the more cinema camera approach of the GH5S, which also makes me very excited for the upcoming BMPCC4K.

[@magicsoundlab]

oh yeah, BMPCC4k is going to be game changer. We'll probably sell our BM pocket and get the new one.

[@shiznuts]

Shame there isn't really anything out there to go by... the original had such nice dynamic range, pushable image and overall film-like vibe. But this using the same sensor as seen in the Panasonic... are they really able to step it up from what they are doing? Sure hope so, just wish there was some footage and reviews out there before ordering though... This might've lost the 'pocket'-factor a bit, but let's be honest, the battery life, screen quality, audio et cetera wasn't really making the original very practical as an actual pocketable on-the-go camera. This time around it seems much more usable. Curious to see how it will come out.

[@A1Bokeh]

MagicSoundLab did you sell your bm pocket and replace it with the 4K?

[@ApesLikeUs]

Caleb - just to clarify on the left-handed handle mount - your links into Amazon suggest one mounting narl, but this is the one that is needed (correct?): NICEYRIG Rosette Mount Adapter (M6 Thread Diameter 31.8mm) Applicable DSLR Camera Cage, Handle, Wooden Handgrip, Rig with Rosette - otherwise could you detail that out a bit more. Otherwise, thanks for your channel - hugely valuable!

[@jonjoy-gaba9832]

Someone commented that it should work. I think you are also talking about this one? www.amazon.com/NICEYRIG-Rosette-Diameter-Applicable-Handgrip/dp/B079DJT1PJ/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/136-0216687-0944463?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B079DJT1PJ&pd_rd_r=0c1c8c36-3f58-11e9-b7dc-75b0de43754b&pd_rd_w=Ivxbt&pd_rd_wg=UNiX6&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=XH5AVQYH5G2MBEVHSFP6&psc=1&refRID=XH5AVQYH5G2MBEVHSFP6

[@byshimmy5614]

I have a GH5, but this was still really useful. Your info at the beginning about the pixel quality confirms my research after debating the GH5 to the A7III. Thanks for this

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

SPEAKING OF SMOOTH HANDHELD.. Do you have a handheld video technique video? I'm going to search your channel AFTER I press send. :D

[@SeanFBoyd]

You're killing me Caleb. I just got the Sony a7III and any KZbinr who sees this will probably blast me, but I want the GH5S more! The color science and 10 bit alone have me wanting to jump ship not to mention 4K 60, flip out screen, touch screen, anamorphic modes etc. Ughhh

[@magicsoundlab]

The GH5s is a better camera, the AF is not as good but it's not bad at all. We wanted to get the Sony but we couldn't ignore the image quality that you get from a GH5s

[@SeanFBoyd]

MagicSoundLab oh yeah, when I pulled up 5he footage for the first time to my computer I was blown away. The skin tones really did it for me vs Sony. Wish you guys all the best with the camera!

[@ScottBell]

Slick setup. I wish Smallrig made a half cage that doesn't require the battery grip.

[@GearMashers]

Awesome video. I have been doing a ton of research on camera cages for an article I am working on. There are 2 items that I think would make your setup even better. 1. A better option for your left handle attachment is the Smallrig Quick Release Rosette clamp rather than the bolt on one. It will save you about 8-10 seconds on mounting or removal of your wooden handle. Great if you're traveling. 2. The red grip you have is nice, but a better option is the Nato handle by Wood Cameras. It has the ability to mount 15mm and 19m rods + the handle can spin 360 degrees allowing different mounting options. As far as full vs half cages, your half cage IMO is a bunch better option, since it gives you full access to buttons/dials.

[@KLYSIZZLE]

The quick release rosette will not permit the battery door to open as he has it mounted much lower. The rosette is made by niceyrig I believe.

[@GearMashers]

Both Smallrig and Niceyrig sell it. Niceyrig is about 1/2 the cost of the Smallrig one. They look the same. I think you can get a longer Nato rail that would extend it out far enough to not get in the way of the battery (Maybe).

[@DanielNienhuis]

I use a very similar setup with my GH5 - same half cage, similar wooden side handle. I really recommend it! I also use a different top handle from Smallrig, and I mount a 5" monitor to that; it's pretty slick. I definitely need to check out that eye cup, though!

[@fotoworkshop_stuttgart]

Cool Setup! No doubt about that. I look for the ultimate setup which does these three things: I. MODE1. Superlightweight for gimbal use (basically camera only) II. MODE2: Rigged Version for handheld AND tripod use III. My dream setup shall require as little building time for switching between MODE1 and MODE2 as possible. My conclusion this far ist to buy 2 cameras. Have one barebone camera on the gimbal all the time. And keep the 2nd one rigged up. All cages need some time and you have to mount / remove several parts. What are others doing?

[@KaarloMedia]

Hey Caleb! I have a tiny gripe with the Speedbooster XL on my GH5 and I'm wondering if you've had this issue as well: The XL isn't 100% tight on the body, so with bigger lenses like my Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L II it rotates a tiny bit (about half a degree) depending on how I hold the camera. This wouldn't be an issue since it doesn't affect the image, but it sometimes jams the camera up! The camera literally goes completely unresponsive and the screen is just locked into the image before moving the speedbooster. The only solution to the lock up is to remove the battery, since even turning the on/off switch to off does nothing in this state. Great video once again man, keep it up!

[@RobinGuiton]

KShow replying to this as I had the same problem - smallrig make a piece to secure the Metabones to this particular cage. Stops the wiggling 100% and also secured a second point of contact for the camera to the cage, as opposed to the one tiny 1/4” screw

[@omarcorrea]

YES! This is my exact camera/lens setup, except I don't have the speedbooster metabones, just the regular adapter. The Sigma 18-35 is my all time favorite lens. I'm gonna have to pick up that eye cup, especially for bright outside shooting.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nice dude! Such a great lens

[@magicsoundlab]

The screen on the GH5s is just not bright enough. Last video shooting we had to use the view finder

[@JonSanchezFilms]

I constantly rewatch the GH5/GH5s Video Guide to feel more confident when I’m out shooting in the field. It’s invaluable and worth every penny 👍🏽

[@markshirley01]

Jon Sanchez which guide is that.

[@JonSanchezFilms]

Caleb's Video Guide for the GH5/GH5s: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/courses/gh5-guide

[@markshirley01]

Jon Sanchez - thanks Jon

[@JonSanchezFilms]

You're welcome. Anytime.

[@alphazoom]

I agree with you, this guide is excellent !

[@FKfilmphotography]

I love my Gh5 and xl 0.64x speedbooster as that gives an almost perfect super 35 sensor, which to me is perfect. I don't care for full frame much, I own a 5d3 with ML and full frame dof is really nothing special. The Ursa 4.6k I own is super 35 and I find cutting gh5 vlog xl speedbooster footage things look quite close. I find the gh5 non s far more versatile and I also love shooting handheld with pancake micro four thirds lenses. If you want to see what can be done just check out Dance of the Decadent Dolls video on my opening channel page. All shot with 14mm and 20mm mft lenses handheld and with the crane.

[@ShotByMyles]

Beautiful video, nice work!

[@JonathanRomeron]

Having seen your last video about the a7iii, I cannot unsee the banding on the background. It's AWFUL. Then on 10:05 BOOOM!!! Nailed it.

[@JoeOberster]

Hi Caleb. Would it be possible for you to do a video going in-depth on the different Speedbooster adapter models and their effects on different sensors, especially which ones are compatible with the GH5/S with full-frame or cropped sensor lenses?

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks for the heads up on several extremely useful addons. I'm definitely picking up most of them.

[@GreggMcLachlan]

Just ordered this battery grip for my GH5. Once again, I've gone shopping after watching your videos and I always buy with confidence based on your honest unbiased reviews

[@ELEVATIONFilms]

big difference you felt ? i'm hesitating to get one rn

[@reflexfilms]

You mentioned the gh5 and gimbal combo as a negative - this may be misguided I find some weird things going on as the gimbal movement throws off the IS on the GH5. HOWEVER With my GH5s (and GH4) the stabilisation is actually better. as the 2 IS systems aren't fighting each other. Having BOTH the GH5 and the GH5s in the bag (yes I have both) I feel like I am covered for any situation. GH5s comes out for interviews, gimbals and low light. The GH5 s when I have to go handheld and chase action - or quick pick ups with faked small dolly motions. And of course having a wide angle and zoom mounted on 2 bodies ready to go speeds up shooting time.

[@iSpike]

Still rocking in Feb 2020 🤘🏻

[@chrisw443]

would this work with a gh4?

[@b3naqua]

*the thumbnail alone* 🤣🤣🤣 Caleb, the more goofy and wEirD you get, the more I enjoy watching your stuff 👍 let it all out girl!

[@georgedavidla]

Wow! Beautiful setup for the GH5. Thanks for sharing.

[@ellarpc]

You're link to the half cage goes to a sun shade for the screen.

[@JohnDomrzalski]

Hi again. I actually tracked down a SmallRig half cage. It’s great, however one thing to note about the aftermarket battery grip is that it’s not level. It looks like I’ll need a shim to level out before mounting the camera to the rig. Kind of disappointing, but what can you expect from cheap solutions.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Maybe you should rename your channel to "DSLR MacGyver". Thanks for sharing another great video.

[@davidbarrett8451]

Be really interesting if you were to create a video describing the appropriate pelican case or similar to hold all of the equipment.

[@PeterLinyov]

Eye Cup для своего GH5 я сделал из Eye Cup for sony a7 , а до этого для G85 , который работает уже больше полтора года без проблем , на GH5 нету года ещё. Большой Eye Cup это очень удобно и практично! К сожалению такой как у тебя Eye Cup from Amazon в России купить не возможно. И я хочу GH5S тоже....но у меня только один объектив со стабилизатором - Pan. 14-140 II

[@PeterVanKeer]

I need some advice... I'm creating KZbin channels for my clients. Foremorst interviews, testimonials (no commercial bs), explainer/academy-type and product-review styled videos. Now I have the GH5 and two panasonic G80's. For interviews I noticed too big of a difference in the image quality between the GH5 and the G80's. Besides that, I can never reach the DOF "needed'", due to the M43 sensors. I'm thinking of switching to 2x A6300, a A6500 and a A7 III or the A7S III whenever it is available. I need 3 camera's foran interview e.g. and another good camera that can do great video + photo (I often combine those two for my clients). Either I invest +- 5200 euros (ex VAT) on A6500, and 2x A6300 with a couple of lenses, or I can buy 2 GH5s, but therefore I'd need to work with adapters like the Metabones/Viltrox. Problem is, the GH5 that I have, or the GH5s's I'd buy are good for photography ( standard lenses just don't offer enough DOF for me personally). Color and imagery-quality is not SUPER duper important to me. Color grading is not my best skill in Video Production. WIll learn about it more in the future though, with which I mean that 10 bit oversized files are not really 'necessary' for me. Any advice /suggestions here?

[@JamieJobb]

Hey, the screen-capture for this particular video says it all: Caleb loves his gear. I hope Santa's bag is full of treats for you and that you'll let us know about those in 2021. Keep up your solid practice!

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

I'm confused about these adapters. I have a Sigma 18-35mm 1.8, a Sigma 17-70mm, a Tokina 11-16mm, and a Nikon 35mm 1.8G, all of which I use on my Nikon DX cameras. But I can't figure which of the Viltrox adapters I need to use all 4 lenses on my recently purchased G85, either as straight adapters or as speedboosters. I know that the third party lenses are obviously Nikon mounts, but which version - are they also of the G type? I could sure use some help on the matter so that I buy the correct adapter. And yep, I do know that I'll lose the auto-focus capability

[@cristipca6266]

if you stop stabilisation , at lens and body /

[@DanSme1]

Correct on the need for left side handle grips.

[@EposVox]

Hmmmm, that FOV comparison w/ the XL Speedbooster may have me getting the GH5s instead of an Ursa Mini Pro, depending on how finances work out....

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

i personally have the XL Speedbooster for the GH5s and the crop compared to Full Frame is almost unnoticeable, it is if you peak hard enough obviously. But just be aware of the lenses you have. For example the sigma 18-35 is not usable up until 24mm with the XL due to it being an APS-C lens

[@EposVox]

Hm, okay worth considering. Thanks! I've been looking to move from M43 to S35 b/c M43 is just too cropped for the small space I'm working in.

[@shiznuts]

I've just gotten a Viltrox focal reducer for EF-M43 and a Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM. Definitely curious to see how that will work out when I have time to try it out later this week. Should be plenty wide.

[@danielblack5196]

Sounds like you should just wait for the blackmagic pocket cinema camera 4k because people who have used it alongside the Ursa mini have claimed it has identical color science to it. It's cheaper than the GH5s AND you could speedboost it.

[@maciejkobus]

Hello @Shiznutsz. Please let me know if you can get manual focusing (it's fly by wire), AF and IS to work with Viltrox. I want that lens badly but people reported it doesn't work with the Viltrox. They released a few firmware updates since then though.

[@moonthink8288]

Caleb, when you do your full GH5s review -- I'd really appreciate it if you could explain the differences between the 20MP - GH5 sensor and the GH5s - 10MP sensor and why that does/doesn't matter? I'm fairly new to the world of photo/video making and both of those cameras are a little out of my budget right now (using GX85 currently), but it's always good to have an idea of what to look at in the next level range of equipment. So when I think the GH5 is my ideal tool (if I ever get the money) then the GH5s comes out and is supposed to be better for video, but only has a 10MP sensor, my noob self is a little scared because that seems like it should be a significant downgrade. Thanks!

[@mmaneage86]

Hello, I own a GH5S and for the most part really love this camera. I did have one question though. Any time I shoot in VFR I get fairly bad horizontal noise, especially in V-Log. From what I've learned, V-log is not the best picture profile to shoot VFR in. However, I have noticed this type of noise shows up in other picture profiles as well when using VFR. The noise seems to show up in any black or dark colors, regardless of how well lit the scene is. I'm fairly inexperienced with shooting in high frame rates, and am wondering if I'm exposing incorrectly. Just looking for tips as to how to shoot cleaner without using noise reduction in post.

[@delonhoproduction6559]

if you use the Metabones XL 0.64 with the Sigma 18-35 on a GH5s, you will see heavy vignetting once you go lower then 20mm.

[@swimdude002]

Loving my a7r3 full frame cam. Went from the gh4 to gh5 to A7r3. Gh5s sure is a great cam too

[@bauerfilms4832]

Just ordered the GH5, not the S. Was a tough decision but I like the thought and not really having to use a stabilizer to get pretty smooth handheld. Nice vid. Def gotta build out this exact rig

[@W.i.l.l._Nguyen]

Hey Caleb, GREAT VIDEO!!! I would love to see a detailed comparaison between GH5s and A7iii. I'm currently a Nikon and Fujifilm photographer who's interested in getting into video. Therefore i have nothing from either company in terms of lens. I am very curious to see a GH5s with speed booster and sigma 18-35 1.8 VS a A7iii with a 24-70 2.8. How clean can you get of an image in lower light. I'm referring to street video or indoor evening parties. Probably will make my decision after Sony releases its A7Siii.

[@davnesto]

Nice setup! I would love to see a comparison of stabilization between the Gh5 and the Gh5s with the sigma 18-35mm. Looks very interesting

[@WhiteWulfe]

Those eye cups look lovely...! Kind of wish they made one for the G85 and/or G9 too!

[@julianterblanche8303]

I've watched this video 5 more times after the first time! So good! Just ordered that battery grip, you're an absolute lifesaver man I did not want to spend so much on the Panasonic grip 😊

[@BenjaminGib]

That is the suhweetest setup I have ever seen. Wood grain handle and all. And top shade!

[@tvariuness]

what about stabilization and autofocus?

[@LucasWildTheeWildBoy]

Will this setup change when the 10-25mm f1.7 native Panasonic lens comes out?

[@mattadamsapple]

Metabones Question: If cost was a factor and you had to decide between buying a GH5 with the metabones ultra speed booster or getting the GH5S with no metabones booster or maybe even the viltrox, what would you choose? I'm a little skeptical about the viltrox...

[@TechLineHD]

Great setup and video! Please do NOT buy the Speed Booster XL for the GH5s. I have the GH5s and tested 100 times with it. A lot of vignetting with Sigma 18-35 lens due to larger multi-aspect ratio sensor. The vignetting disappears only at 24mm which is frustrating. I will sell the Speed Booster XL and will buy the Speed Booster Ultra like you have. Hope that helps!

[@danielblack5196]

TechLineHD that’s an APS-C lens. There shouldn’t be any vignetting with a full frame lens if I’m not mistaken. This could be said with the GH5 or any other micro 4/3 camera as well. If the problem was the GH5s’s slightly longer sensor size isn’t covered by the metabones xl as you seem to claim, than your lens would vignette at every single focal length. If you’re using old manual full frame Nikon lenses or rokinon cinces you wouldn’t be having this issue.

[@timwiesner5941]

The XL version is to be used with full frame lenses and the Sigma 18-35 is an APS-C lens. The larger image circle of full frame lenses should cover the whole sensor.

[@genxtechguy]

So I just bought the Sigma 135mm (Canon EF .. I think it’s FF) ... I should get the XL for the GH5S? I also have a GH5 and don’t want to purchase an XL .. and an Ultra. $1,300 in adaptors 🤨

[@TechLineHD]

I know! I just had the XL version since I've been using it with the Panasonic G7 + Sigma 18-35 for a long time

[@TechLineHD]

you are right! I expected this kind of performance but I already had the XL adapter before buying the GH5s. I knew I would need to buy the Ultra to make it work well with APS-C lens. Just wanted to test how the GH5s performs with the XL.

[@flamepunch8]

How do you manual focus when both hands are occupied?

[@Lvisionmedia]

I‘m using a similar setup with my GH5. I‘m using an eyecup from the zacuto z finder loupe which works fine but I have to remove it to fold out the screen.

[@ruff1draft]

The Panasonic GH5S is on my camera list.

[@DSLRVIDEOTIPPS]

Cannot find the half cage with the ARRI rosette. Your link shows a half cage without rosette. Will You please give us the link?

[@Moonboyisflying]

Thank you. Great flow and generous sharing.

[@ltheelementalflowl]

The G9 just got a firmware update, hoping you'd look into it post Nov 19th. :) Essentially and potentially a better GH5 with IBIS now with V-Log as well.

[@TheWholePicture]

Absolutely love the video and comparison between the sensor sizes! The gh5s can be a bit difficult to wrap your head around but you really broke it down perfectly!

[@alphazoom]

Thank you Caleb, very interesting setup. BTW I bought the GH5-GH5s guide a few months ago, and I can recommand it without any restriction, it's a complete guide with a lot of usefull tips !

[@CaseyHardman]

Love my G85 + SmallRig Cage + EF-M2 + 18-35 setup! Been looking at handles, so I’ll have to check out your stuff!

[@Sundirre]

Nice!!! i've been thinking about getting new camera, cause im starting to get some jobs, and dont wanna show up with g80 and small lens, just realized i could invest in rig like that. Add monitor on the top and it looks like proffessional camera. How is g80 with that adaptor and lens? its much cheaper than metabones, thats why im asking

[@MichaelWTurner]

Thanks for sharing. Really like the handle and the fact it swivels.

[@nicklong7442]

You honestly have some of the most valuable videos online! Thanks for the info!

[@PeterJenkoVideos]

hi, just bought this cage and I love it. Do you have any recommendations how to attach atomos ninja v on the left side (looking away from the camera)? thanx

[@PhilippeCorthout]

Just bought the Panasonic GHG(s) Video guide... so good!

[@ian.a]

Hey Caleb, do you know if that cage will fit the g85 and battery grip? Thanks, love your videos!

[@videoguyla]

Great Video purchased FeelWorld FW 279S with NP F970 battery kind of heavy, want to mount the monitor to the cage not to camera. I think your rig looks great however didn';t see you mount monitor. Any suggestions?

[@WildBikerBill]

Any reason this wouldn't work on a GH4?

[@stimsonb]

Also, if I'm not using a speed booster and a smaller lens where the focus ring is closer to the camera body does this cage get in the way at all or do you think there's enough room? Appreciate your help before I use your link to order

[@landonsmith7478]

I’d love to see a similar set up but with your choice of external monitor included.

[@elbashainrrss]

Hi, I just got the GH5s with sigma 18-35 on a Viltrox, I having a problem while putting the focal length at 18, Black edges appear in the frame! Is this normal, considering that I’m using an adapter? Thanks for your time

[@huntbot]

Your link to the cage is just going to a support bracket. I was like $10?!? Woo-HOO!

[@SteveWB]

I have the G9 and my after market grip works but if you put a battery in it I get an error and it shuts down...

[@orteezthis]

My computer can't handle 10 bit 422 just plays audio. No video. What do I upgrade to?

[@filmmakershaw]

Hi Caleb, is the description - Example footage using this camera and rig link wrong?

[@cjexplores]

What a ripper setup! I've just pulled the trigger on a GH5 and I LOVE IT! Does the left hand handle make a huge difference??

[@TheCrowleyCrew]

Cool setup. Do you have suggestions for accessories for my Eos M50 smallrig cage?

[@TheTravelersPlanet]

I have sony a7iii and consider buying into the panasonic lineup (Gh5 or G9). Would you advise me to do so? The reasons to buy panasonic 1. Fantastic IBIS 2. flip screen 3. smaller lenses

[@FlyingJackalope]

Hey Caleb, I am trying to setup a follow focus system and test out lens accuracy distances and can't find the "Phi" mark a lot of people talk about for making sure you are measuring at the proper starting point. I can't seem to find that on the GH5. How do you go about that on yours? I have the Metabones XL, Ultra and Viltrox throttle as speedboosters as well.

[@FlyingJackalope]

Finally found it with a lot of light and a magnifying glass. Then I got a thin paint marker and just drew a line in various spots so I can see it on the top and sides. Now I can measure properly to see if my lenses are accurate.

[@EduGranastein]

the weight of the sigma and the viltrox is not to much for the mft mount without something to fix it? i´m planning to use this set up with a bmpcc4k without a cage...

[@veeno3004]

MUST KNOW? WHY Sigma Lens with annoying focus noise instead of using Panasonic lens? And is using the battery grip cage better than the 8sinncage? Which do you recommend more? Is it heavy the gear your using? Do you use it only for youtube?

[@jacintosalz]

With that grip will you be relying on auto focus? I heard it was not so good on GH5 w/ Speedbooster...

[@Snejalsted]

Please do a video on your opinion on the blackmagic PCC4K

[@rafalwspin1]

Hi, does someone know if I can fit GH4 into that cage before I upgrade to GH5, please?

[@jamiedetwiler773]

Looks like that Smallrig cage is out of stock on Amazon (affiliate link is pointing to a different accessory now). Is it available anywhere else?

[@propulsetoi]

I really enjoy your setup! It is super nice. But there’s something I don’t understand. How can this battery grip can fit on the cage with the camera, if the screw hole is off center? I would like to make myself the same setup, but I’m scared that the battery grip don’t fit with the cage. Did you mounted the cheese plate under the battery grip so It can fit? Because we don’t see it in the video

[@hayden3281]

I don't know if I'm the only one, but I'm intensely curious about what your handheld footage looks like with this rig. Or with the most recent rig. Do you ever take these smaller Run 'n Gun rigs out and about and would you ever post footage from them being used out in the wild?

[@good9c9]

the link SmallRig GH5 Half Cage 2024 doesn't take you to the cage just the support for the meta booster support.

[@Davlet]

Hi everyone! I can't figure out one thing about follow focus. People buy Nuclear Nano motors, Tilta follow focus systems etc. Why no one makes just a knob, that can be plugged into GH5 micro usb port? So that focusing is controlled by that knob. I am talking about lenses with their own motors like popular Sigma 18-35. My Moza Aircross 2 has a knob that can control GH5's focusing. Please someone just produce that KNOB!

[@Marlon-1224]

would you still go full cage even after testing the half cage? people complain about holding the camera and it affecting for photos? is it that bad to hold? also is it that hard to take it out of the cage? sorry for all the questions

[@sutv6754]

Can you tell me what version of GH5 software is being used when you made the the regular GH5 tutorial? I signed up for a course and it was made back in 2017 and a lot has changed, When was the GH5 course made. Thank you.

[@ElSoly]

The link for the cage is not the right one. Can you please update?

[@clinttustin]

Great video! What are some of your favorite vintage lenses?

[@andrewherry4586]

Sorry if my question will out of topic from this video but I really need help cause I kept think about it and still cant find the best answer, my question is.. if I have a budget that can spend for buying one camera and all of the equipment (like lenses, gimbal, monitor, ect..) which one is the smart choise to buy for the next 3 or 5 years, sony a7iii or gh5s with atomos ninja v? The reason why I end up with this two camera, first the prices with all those equipment is almost the same (only around $300 - $500 more expensive on the gh5s with all equipment at my place), second.. I like the full frame look and the autofocus on sony, but on gh5s.. I really like 4k DCI 60p10 bit 4.2.2, the color, and limitless time record, third.. I still cant find any youtube videos discuss about a7iii vs gh5s, my purpose to buy this camera for running a small bussines like wedding video, company profile, music video, documentry, ect.. I hope you can help me, thx before..