My TINY Custom Cinema Camera!

[@aov_james]

years of watching Caleb come up with CUSTOM or DIY setup is genuinely satisfying to watch.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks James! I feel like I should honestly chill out on reviews and just make stuff. It is really what makes me tick.

[@vincentpolisi]

@@RadCameraMan this ^^^

[@bluecollar8525]

@@RadCameraMan I agree. $55 is in line with what it should cost if made from machined aluminum, not PLA or ABS

[@victorblondel1902]

Yep. Plus it's very easy with smallrig dreamrig program !

[@moviedorkproductions9465]

​@@dslrvideoshooter that was awesome! I'm POSITIVELY going to cobble a Guerilla Rig like that one for my Sony a6000/a6400. That is the run & gun set-up I need now. But if YOU were to put something together and share it with us, I won't be mad....

[@the_abraham_project]

It's strange to think that a non-videographer has seen this video at least half a dozen times. I'm amazed at how loving and functional this small, but fine creation of a video rig is. A successful temptation for getting started in videography.

[@aNumberOne]

That’s how I started, I remember just watching camera reviews of the micro blackmagic, bmpcc and canon with no intention of owning a camera. And Now I own the bmpcc4k and into cinematography.

[@z14b4ht]

that non photographer u talkin about is me. and i'll do this as my cinema rig with the a6700 ik i can

[@niyistark85]

That literally almost hot swappable SSD holder concept is absolute genius. The whole rig looks awesome. 👌

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks so much NIYI!

[@dnvnduelas]

Literally paused the video and ordered it on the spot. Absolutely genius!

[@technofi2554]

@@dslrvideoshooter Have you tested this camera with a m.2 to usbc dock. Could throw in a 8tb ssd and not need to worry about storage space

[@camerondavis731]

IKR, It’s a RED mag, but not insanely expensive for literally no reason

[@cinobro6393]

2:52 If you ask smallrig and pay an additional setup fee (not much I believe) they will produce discontinued parts for you. For an additional fee they’ll even anodise them in different colours to black.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Caleb just needs to deign his own camera at this point!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Ha! Thanks brother!

[@CartyCantDance]

Bump

[@TonyRush21]

LOL sooo true!

[@AnthonyHadleyJr]

I second this motion.

[@S9universe]

people could buy the whole rig or custom cam

[@meatbyproducts]

I own two Sigma FPS and I absolutely love them. The other cool thing with this setup being so small is it could be easily converted to a webcam super fast as the ofp connects via USB C to your computer and is recognized right away as webcam

[@rizzo-films]

This is low-key revolutionary. As indie filmmakers and content creators, we're either trying to make our tiny cameras look beefier with a cinema rig or larger cameras more compact with minimal accessories. This is taking a different direction, with a tiny camera and a tiny rig 😂. It's cute, does everything a larger rig does, but you can actually use it when travelling or if you really need to shoot a film in stealth mode. The bigger your setup, the bigger the reaction you get from people when you bust it out. You don't always want the attention. I never want it tbh.

[@DanielPryde]

Love the tiny build. For ingesting the uncompressed DNG's using Slimraw allows for all types of compression (lossy, lossless, 3:1, 7:1, etc) and also enables Premiere compatibility. Dark Power Labs also has some great tiny cage designs and ssd solutions.

[@LarsSteenhoff]

Yes never throw away the negatives, just use slimraw to make the file size manageable and even smaller than proress while being more flexible

[@SETHBRUNDLEFLY]

Goodness, I don't think there's another channel that leverages maximum equipment potential the way you do. Keep up the efficiency!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for the very generous words! So glad you're digging the builds!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@martindemanable]

Nice!! I have an alternate workflow to reduce size and maintain raw capability: buy the slimraw plugin! I use it to offload footage from my sd card to convert bmpcc (og) dng into compressed raw up to 7:1. Resolve handles them perfectly similar to braw. Transcoding them is almost the same speed as copying them. Slimraw also supports sigmafp footage. Cannot recommended them enough

[@petergeske3324]

I love the fp - I work with her over a year now. Just one thing about the Samsung SSDs: if you want to shoot in 4k ALWAYS use the T5! The T7 is too slow! So if you try to record with the T7 in 4k after about one minute recording will stop (reason: the cache reached its limit). If you do not believe me try it for yourself.

[@salarylime3664]

Caleb, idk if you read many comments these days, but I just wanted to let you know that I've just wrapped production on my first short film in three years, and your tutorials were so useful in getting this project made. All the best dude, you're awesome

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I do and really appreciate the kind words SL! Honestly comments like this really do help me get through the yucky parts of production so thank you!

[@salarylime3664]

@@dslrvideoshooter keep doing what you're doing man! Can't tell you how useful your old lighting videos were for getting this thing done!

[@PrimalVideo]

This is so good! love the way you approach these setups

[@Mattlore]

Caleb is the sole reason I sit for hours at a work bench making camera rigs, only for him to then come out with another BANGER rig and I buy all the parts!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nothing is more therapeutic!

[@Mattlore]

@@dslrvideoshooter AGREED MAN, youre an inspiration to me man. One day I wanna do work just like you!!

[@superneat12345]

Siiiiiick! Would love to know how you change settings on the FP with the built in screen being blocked. Do you have to unscrew the base each time?

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Your playlist of rigs for every possible budget and scenario are priceless. Hope you're getting paid enough for all your tireless efforts and time bro. God bless you.

[@CaseyConnor]

Fantastic! -- any hope of a gimbal-focused follow-up on this? It would also be neat to see the total price tag of this + a few other basic lenses for a mini cinema kit.

[@Christopherkunze87]

WOW! it is tiny! I love the look of this small Build. The Idea with the cable sleeve is brilliant and I would go with it for my next build for the clean look. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.

[@dimitris.tsakalas]

You can also use SlimRaw, which compressess CNDG with 3:1 , 4:1, 5:1 or 7:1 compression and keeps the raw data.

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

The cutest, cleanest, littlest cinema rig. I would never use it (just not my workflow/style) but I love watching your videos. Thanks for the heads up on those cable clips. I'll have to check it out.

[@jklphoto]

Love everything about this video. I would recommend the Sigma DG DN 35mm f/2 and skip the mini matte box. It would really reduce the size and weight of this rig while adding AF.

[@MLee-vcrr]

Great video man. That is one cool battery dock too. I believe the Sigma fp is the best "sleeper" camera on the market today. Agreed that it is a small 12bit DNG , BM RAW, ProRes RAW, and superb still image camera that just works. I also strip it down and use it as a light weight FF travel camera with native Sigma L-mount F2 lenses.

[@orcapodmedia]

This is so super cool. The one only thing I'd look into is having a right-angle on the HDMI cable on the monitor end so it doesn't stick out the side. Such a cool little setup tho.

[@SamKissing]

I think the new Panasonic S5IIX would be a great candidate for a custom build like this with its 6k raw external recording, still smallish size, and internal stabilization

[@chikenfoot7253]

You wouldn't be able to have the external SSD though, which is unfortunate.

[@jockslifeatliftvideoproduc8528]

@@chikenfoot7253 Yes you could? The s5iix can record to external SSD. If you want to also run a external recorder for raw, you can send that footage to the SSD as well

[@mostvisuals]

Exactly why i'm here! It's tempting to do something similar, but I'm thinking down the line, there will be options for the S5IIX /External SSD holders.

[@r00kiet80]

I have a lumix s5 and the sigma is alot smaller if your truly want the smallest this is the way to go

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Loved the video Caleb! Which 3d printers do you use?

[@BraydonVargas]

Caleb just needs to deign his own camera at this point!. This is so good! love the way you approach these setups.

[@vipadventure]

You can also use Slimraw to losslessly compress the CDNG files, definitely an essential tool for anyone shooting to CDNG!

[@saschathiede]

Very interesting and inspiring! Since it's a Sigma camera, you could also use a Blackmagic Video Assist as a monitor and record in BRAW, which would speed up the workflow and reduce file size.

[@jvagrusa]

Can you make a beginner budget rig similar to the style of this? I know this hobby/ field is expensive to get into but would love to start with a budget friendly setup.....maybe with a camera from your $300 camera video?

[@livesongs82]

Small rig punching the air right now

[@The3Dsmash]

This is just brilliant. Watching this breakdown has sparked so many crazy, new ideas for a custom compact cinema rig of my own. Thanks so much for sharing, Caleb!

[@CassidyHansen]

Super clean. I know nothing about cinematography, but I recognize the attention to detail and workmanship in creating this rig. Well done

[@SkintSNIPER262]

Will you be making one of your camera guides for the Sigma FP?

[@peterbak-cinematography]

The SSD was removed or installed to it's cage 16 times in this video. Awesome as always! :D

[@marcus_afk]

Can't resist that satisfying clicking sound

[@RacksmileSalek]

Caleb! magnific build! can you do some custom builds for the bmpcc6k original? thanks in advance!

[@bobbleczar]

Man this is such a gorgeous setup. Obviously not for every shoot. But I can see this being an absolute banger for home movies.

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Beautiful WORK ....Love it… look how we as film makers are now going SMALL! Small is the new BIG & it’s about time.

[@georgecandelaria626]

Best creator on the platform for years. Love this video and love the creativity you bring to all of these cinema rigs. Reminds me of when I would build with legos. The endless amount of possibilities makes this a life long activity.

[@MsRobstar]

So happy to see your Sigma build!!! I have one and I love your builds! Great to how you put everything together!!!

[@YanniVelez]

That's up there with your video on The Perfect Rig! Great Video and now I just want to build one my self.. I love the fact that it's soooo compact and full frame! Thanks for this!!!!

[@mightytom2006]

Wonderful rig!!! Finally some love for the FP. I have 2 of them. No stab, no AF, can't be happier.

[@lys19931030]

Caleb is a treasure in filmmaking industry

[@buknar456]

sorry man but Caleb's channel has nothing to do with the film industry or even film production. His channel is basically 100 percent video production, and mainly gear related...that's why it's so popular on KZbin

[@fredericsidler]

I did not know such a camera could save the file directly to an external SSD drive. This make the transfer of file obsolete as you can connect it directly to your computer and work immediately. Thank you for your search and thank you for sharing it. This is brillant.

[@DenisRasulev]

Wow, that's impressive! I just saw my dream in a little custom package! Thank you so much for sharing this and many other pearls of your wisdom! 😍

[@ShatteringKatana]

Komodo lite! I love the fact that you are using np-f batteries for a 7.4v camera instead of the dead weight of the 14.8v v-mount batteries (On that note, you could use a dummy battery instead of the 12v input to extend your battery life even further). One question though: are the menus on the fp accessible in this configuration?

[@RokDAWG1]

I love this! I’m still a little ways of from having a full cinema rig. I think I’m going to go this route! You seriously just blew my mind with the awesomeness of this rig! I’ll definitely be looking into this cam!

[@Veloscura]

Have you tried Slimraw. It compresses the files by 1/3 to 1/4 of original size and lets you keep all the files as CDNG.

[@richardweddle3408]

Outstanding build! There is no substitute for genuine old-fashioned know-how, Caleb, and you definitely know how.

[@blickenstaff_films]

Caleb! Great video! I know you aren’t a huge fan of the BMPCC 6k Pro, but I’d love to see you tackle a minimalistic cinema rig for that camera with your expert rigging skills!

[@AlexMinor]

Do an Ultimate FX30 build!

[@xedslo]

Love how that looks, but how do you access the camera buttons below the screen and control the menu? How is the battery life with that bigger sony battery?

[@ramicollo]

Sigma FP saved you 2 mins

[@fmachine86]

Real hero in the comments

[@Yupthereitism]

Thank you

[@robertsaca3512]

More than 2, thanks 👍

[@BrandonTalbot]

Plus he gave you all the parts to make it

[@usmausmma]

Excellent ideas and construction. I do believe this is the future of cinema cameras. A marriage of the smartphone and larger sensor size to accommodate good glass. You're very close to a Komodo setup.

[@danriordan6395]

Great build! I’d love to get this put together for my FP-L! Does the monitor control camera settings? Otherwise how would I be able to change things up in the field?

[@mysondice]

Hey recent film graduate here! I found your channel while shopping for equipment, looking for the best affordable rigs. You have been an absolute inspiration for me as a developing artist and freelancer. I watched your ultimate camera rig video and literally bought everything in it, haven’t regretted anything. Please make some vids on the lumix s5, I have two of them right now but I will be getting the s5ii eventually, I would love to learn more about how to maximize it’s potential with shooting and rigging. Thanks Caleb!

[@silverismoney]

This is awesome. I am doing the same with a GH6. Got the cage and the matte box, external SSD etc. I'm trying to find a keylight LED to go underneath now.

[@tombuck]

The SSD sled is brilliant! It’s like having a super affordable 2tb+ memory card with the same ease of mounting/unmounting 👏

[@fredericsidler]

And the best way to work with your files on the computer. You can work directly without transferring anything. Brilliant.

[@vanzetti7]

Wow incredible! This is the culmination of all your work - the ultimate camera rig!

[@rdashdee]

I just wanted to say that I truly appreciate this review and too the encouragement at the end of the video as I begin to step out!!

[@zoals_ik_het_zie]

Thank you very much! I never heard of that Sigma fp camera. Great quality in a mini-size format box has picked my interest!

[@andrescolintv]

Hey man, May I ask what watch you’re wearing? Love it

[@suyogmarlecha4466]

You can also use Slimraw that will reduce the file sizes by 60 percent without any compramize in raw quality and then edit in da vinci.

[@midphase]

I wonder if you could be talked into making an SSD Dock design for the Samsung T7 Shield? I personally prefer those drives as they are approved for more cameras than the regular T7's which are not as fast as the old T5's which unfortunately have become impossible to find.

[@VisionaryFocusMedia]

you are the goat of affordable, compact, and honestly just cool looking rigs. i design a lot of mine using the ideas you put in your videos.

[@taguroman]

Have you done Heat test with using SAMSUNG SSD?? That looks you cannot release heat while you filming outside in summer. I really liked the minimum setup though.

[@chrischart]

Such a clean rig! I must have been living under a rock as hadn't even heard of the FP! That SSD mount is spot on.

[@vienabalsi]

recently you mention your doubts and fatigue about YT but only you does this video like this. So educational and so much value

[@toine_aljproductions6741]

One of the best rigs I've seen in my life, optimisation is the key

[@danhowell7349]

Would you or have you thought about offering a package of the custom mod-ed pieces and cable (basically everything but the big ticket items: camera, lens, monitor) with some fee/value added in for your efforts? Or even just the cinedock, plates and cables?

[@jean-david-ouellette]

You are the undisputed champion of camera rig builds. 🥊🥇🥊 Never change 😎

[@ebrahimfaiz8522]

Wow. The most practical setup I have ever seen and heard about.

[@r00kiet80]

Uhm i'm loving this for action shots like parkout or stuff like that the light and small form factor gives you so many possibilities

[@Jackariah]

Hi Caleb, love this set up. As a filmmaker that has recently been diagnosed with an invisible disability and no longer fully able bodied, tiny rigs and set ups like this are vital to keep me filming! I was wondering if there is a cinema tripod you’d recommend that’s lightweight? And maybe some on-tripod sliders etc to minimise grip gear like tracking and make this the ultimate cinema package! Also I love vintage glass and so would love to know a little matte box that is able to go on lenses with a small thread, like 52mm, and be able to easily slide in some Cokin A filters? Love all the videos and will 100% be printing your ssd holder! Thanks, J

[@griffinstreetstudios]

Wow! Im planning on getting a sigma for a short film project and i might have to build this rig. Looks like youve figured out the best setup.

[@47roo]

The is the best setup ever! I'm super into small rigs and this is the best I've ever seen. The implementation is similar to what I use already, Npf plate to power a GH5 and Ninja V with custom power cables. Having the Fp and portkeys is so beautifully compact! That handle is great too! Good work as always

[@codyandvictoria]

this rig is wild and i love it.

[@joeschlicht]

Mind blown! I've read about the FP (and I'm even a Sigma Merril stills shooter, a truly amazing if a bit quirky camera for stills) but I completely forgot about the FP as a solution for video. As someone who uses the black magic pocket 4k, rigged up, I find it still a bit unwieldy, this FP setup is amazing.

[@johnfretz1938]

That is the tightest little FP rig I've seen yet. Love it.

[@TheIkeRai]

Dude I've been watching and learning from your channel for a few years, BUT this new SSD sled you invented? FREAKING BRILLIANT!!

[@cristiancorrales9019]

I've been watching your videos since I had my canon 7d. Always so informative and creative. The quality just keeps getting better.

[@SimplestUsername]

I like the way your brain works! Thinking about owning and using this camera build gives me the warm and fizzies.

[@wubbsy]

Funny thing with the Cine Dock. I recently designed a pretty similar design for my rig. But I also incorporated one of these magnetic USB C connectors. Super satisfying snap when you plug them in.

[@actorjay]

Cool build! What's your take on the Canon M as a so-called cinema camera? Also, it's my understanding that 4K resolution alone does not make a camera cinema quality, rather it's the ability to see and adjust various aspects of the image while shooting. Maybe you could talk about how your build compares to actual cinema cameras and why you consider it to be cinema quality. Do you think you could shoot an actual feature film on your camera? Why or why not?

[@DalsPhotography]

Hi from Uruguay, first time I watch your videos, but for me, as I am older customization is everything. Just by chance have you done anything with Fujifilm cameras? Thank you so much! Best regards from the south of the continent!

[@tjwalkup7155]

This is brilliant Caleb. I hope the rig has held up. You are knowledgeable, helpful, creative and intelligent. I have been in the business for over 33 years, award winning and passionate about cameras and the use. Count your self blessed I think I saw your beautiful wife and darling gorgeous child in the tests. I am also a father and husband and it’s lovely to be grounded by such beings. All the best, check in on that FP rig, is it still being used? What kind of jobs?

[@gravitstudio]

so far, best image quality camera I ever try is Red One MX, I buyed it after seeing your old video about this camera, that are best buy in my life, thank to you!

[@chanenchong]

Question: With the SSD Dock and Battery Plate flushed against the Sigma FP's LCD Screen, how do you transmit the camera's User Interface and see settings adjustments? Is there perhaps a setting I am unfamiliar with to transmit to full LCD UI via HDMI to an external monitor?

[@babzenuda]

super important question. anyone have any insights?

[@ethanproia]

Great rig -- also don't forget SlimRAW for CinemaDNG compression!

[@dylanjohndickerson]

Sheeeeeeshh so sick, Caleb. You got me wanting a whole new camera setup that I definitely don't need. Such a genius little setup.

[@sunilkupperi1313]

One of the cutest rigs I have come across 😍

[@ForestCinema]

Just a heads-up, Nitze has a V-Mount plate with USB-PD built in now. Very useful for many cams

[@armandmensah]

I Really think this is the best compact rig I ever seen, but in case you would use it for a documentary for example, where would you put a microphone to keep it compact ? As decent microphone are huge and your monitor is kinda low. I’m having trouble trying to add a microphone on my compact rigs personally. Appreciate your gear videos !

[@SCHOOLOFLIGHT]

Brilliant mate!

[@joachimemand1687]

Not that I already have enough expensive hobbies, this video make me want to HAVE that setup. Even though I haven't shot a second of video other than holding my iPhone up. I will resist the urge to buy the exact setup, but just ordered a cage and grip for my Fuji X-T3. Is there any tipps on best next steps? Anything appreciated!

[@cameranerdsmedia]

Sigma FP looks like a fun little cinema camera. Thanks Caleb always loved your rig builds

[@-441-]

I've spent HOURS tryna decide on what I want my first ever Camera purchase to be, narrowing it down to either the A7IV or FX30 but now you've just put me on to another option. I want this entire setup now, selection headache!!! Love all your content broski.

[@dominicsevilla1189]

I basically do stills only now but i love these rig videos. They are a rundown but the way they are setup can be customized for any camera

[@warrenroberts1912]

Could a small setup like this be used for something like the ZV-E10?

[@velvetvideo]

this looks like something i would do. If I wanted to save weight and lens expense and go with a MFT or APS-c setup, what would you recommend as a camera? I want to use it outdoors in inclement weather to document travels on a recumbent trike. I think 1 inch sensor pro cameras would be a fun niche for mobilty.