Powering Blackmagic cameras on a DJI RS2 ALL DAY LONG

[@rudestrudedog]

To power my 6k blackmagic on my gimbal I use a 10000 mh battery with an extra long usb C cable that I stick in my shirt pocket. It is the best way fo me to keep the weight down since it’s not directly attached to the gimbal. Sure, the cable Can sometimes get snagged and can cause a little balance issues but most of the time it works “60 percent of the time”.

[@itsZartex]

I’m powering my 6k with a dummy battery connected to my vmount plate with a vmount battery on it - may sound dumb but how can I power it without the plate? (I have a handheld rig)

[@OmniVisionElite]

this setup looks awful. couldnt you mount the battery to the bottom if the handle kinda steadicam style?

[@doggotrivago]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was days off from ordering the $170 tilta plate (waiting on company to approve gear list) and you just saved us $120

[@joesheridan8135]

Hi, can you make a video of how you balance your BMPCC with this set up please? Thanks

[@timelessamor]

are you still using this gimbal for the 6k pro? I see they have the rs2 pro combo on sale for 780, but wondering if I should get the rs3 pro combo for better balancing?

[@kevinseeling8601]

I have been using this rig (BMPCC 6K & RS2) for 6 months now and it is still amazing. RS2 Pro Combo is now literally under $600. Grab it before it is too late

[@mych408]

Ummm get a dual handle grip, a v mount battery with a v mount plate that has more than two outputs so you can take off the s2s battery module. Attach the ronin, the vmount battery plus plate to the dual handle grip and wire evrything accordingly. You shoot all day, your gimbal isn't working twice as hard with all that weight cause its off the axis'

[@tonytech5520]

Can you please make a video showing that same setup in action?

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

yes please

[@thatkidroshay]

so which battery are you using??

[@robieibor]

Thank you for saving us money! Awesome video 🔥

[@zeidaghabi7284]

I have been super frustrated about this as well so thank you for making this video. Ok you got the camera & battery on an RS2. How much more weight can you add when you add lenses & follow focus? and how much clearance do you get for longer lenses?

[@willram8083]

The RS2 can support loads up to 10lbs. Clearance for lenses is unaffected by the battery and can shift based on additional counterweights which can be added as needed. I'm not sure what the exact max lens clearance is though

[@guam7600]

@@willram8083 but why not just mount the battery between the handgrip and the tripod legs (that’s why you get the core power edge with the removable plate) and use a 12” d tap cable? Then your not adding additional weight to the motors.

[@willram8083]

@@guam7600 The 1/4 20 plate on the batttery is very loose and wiggly, I don't really trust it and it makes too much noise. Also this rig is intended to be used with any v-mount battery. Plus with the battery mounted on the plate under the camera you have minimal dangling cables that can get caught restricting the movement of the camera

[@yinkababalola989]

is this light enough for the DJI RSC2? The payload is about 3KG max. would you say this is about that or less?

[@survivinginthedolomites8530]

I have some questions as it's pretty hard to choose between the 6k and 6k pro haha. I've never had a video camera, so I'm somehow afraid that it will be too heavy with the Pocket 6k Pro (1.2 kg DJI Rs 2 stabilizer, 800g Sigma 18-35 mm, 1.2 kg Pocket 6k Pro, and another battery or SSD.) Do you think that could be the case? Especially when you e.g. film the whole day or when you travel and still have a drone. I also wonder if the 6k Pro's "tilting screen" is really necessary? (I filmed with the Gopro and the cell phone on a stabilizer and never really had any problems, even when I walked very close to the floor. Maybe it's different with the camera, as many 6k users said it is necessary). Buying one later would make less sense, as it costs more and is perhaps even more uncomfortable if you use the stabilizer and fix a "DJI 3D focus system" / microphone on the "head" of the camera. I've already looked a bit on the internet and apparently the 6k Pro fits on the RS 2, but it's not yet entirely clear to me whether that's really true. I have one last question then I say more than thank you; Do you actually need nd filters a lot in filmmaking? great video liked thxx

[@jeffsnider8040]

I have the 6k + RS2. In this scenario, I can't imagine that you're going to want to adjust your tilting screen once you have everything balanced. Besides, you can use the Raveneye and a phone if you really want to a tilt screen. ND filters are essential especially for outdoor shooting. Without ND you have far less control over your depth of field (since you would only be able to control the light with your aperture and ISO). You're essentially at the mercy of the sun and cloud cover. If you are indoors and have complete control over your lights (ie light kit), then you could get away with not using them.

[@nathancasey7712]

@@jeffsnider8040 can you mount a vmount under like this if you want to us eraveneye?

[@jeffsnider8040]

@@nathancasey7712 I think with this setup you'd have to find somewhere else to mount your raveneyes.

[@stevenlang7709]

Tilta sucks

[@gamepat9]

Thank you so much, I've been searching for something like this for a couple of days now !

[@Ishai1]

This is a great solution. The benefit of the Tilta power base plate is that you can switch out batteries very quickly without plugging cables in and out, so it might be worth it for some people. Personally I like your solution much better

[@dkkeyz8815]

Awesome thanks, can we see how this setup works when running? Does the powercore bump the gimbal frame?

[@omalicuchin09]

Dis the manfrotto plate came with the ronin s or separate?

[@powellfilmmaking]

Great content man! I have been looking for a solution like this, thanks!

[@cinemaipswich4636]

There is a ring clamp for the lower handle of the gimble. Put the weight of the batteries down low.

[@Go_Globe]

Valuable share, thanks a lot!

[@dariusbryan1231]

Hi Will, Is there space for the raven eye to be attached after the battery has been placed.

[@diegorosell2546]

This helped me a lot! i had these pieces for over a year and didnt think this way!

[@ss4717]

Re-20 shines! you sold me on it!!!!

[@maikeeelx]

U can also use a universal mount to power both ronin and bmpcc on a vmoutn with a lower profile

[@TheAJUniverse]

Can you explain further?

[@p.f.1471]

Me has salvado la vida, Gracias!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kaytokai]

I've been looking everywhere but I cant find it anywhere. I understand that v-mount powers the camera. But can the V-Mount power the gimbal too as a trickle charge as it is on and operating?

[@willram8083]

I haven’t tried it but in theory you could also charge the RS2 at the same time with a usb to usb c cable from the battery. Though the main goal with this rig was keeping the blackmagic camera running for long periods of time without any odd dangling cables that could restrict movement. The v mount also allows you to easily swap batteries without removing the camera or throwing off balance. The RS2 lasts a few hours on a full charge which for most cases is more than enough for most use cases involving the grip battery. You could also ring mount tue gimbal which would allow you to easily use another v mount with an adaptor.

[@Kaytokai]

@@willram8083 Thank you for the information.

[@jamyhang4644]

WIll this work with the Ronin Old Version

[@commanchera66]

A few questions. Did it resolve your issue? Did it make it easier to balance? What is your recommendation. The beginning of the video makes it look like a failure. Did this work or not?

[@willram8083]

Yes, this video is intended to show a cost effective method of attaching the v mount battery to the rs2 vs the tilta v mount plate which is excessively expensive. Sorry for the confusion the issue at the beginning was with my Fuji XS-10 which kept dying because I wasn’t using my wall adaptor and those small batteries don’t last too long

[@ss4717]

kyle mooney?

[@RandomMotoThings]

I’m a little confused. Is the battery used as the counterweight or are you using actual counterweights too with this setup?

[@willram8083]

The battery acts as both a counterweight and for power to the camera

[@marcomeeuwsen]

Do you've got a link to the battery?

[@willram8083]

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1403151-REG/core_swx_pb_edge_powerbase_edge_small_form.html

[@willram8083]

This is the battery I like for various reasons but really any small to mid size v-mount battery should work just fine

[@DaxNZ]

@@willram8083 what sort of battery life do you get on the bmpcc4k with this?

[@crude420]

DOPE MUSIC. WHERE'S THE LINK AT?

[@willram8083]

Thanks! I just uploaded all my youtube tracks here : soundcloud.com/will-ram-501956146 I'll also update the description with the link :)

[@jeffsnider8040]

The only thing I’m not too excited about is the added weight. I’m considering clipping the v-mount battery to my belt. I’d like some kind of break away cable though. Could see myself forgetting it’s attached.

[@willram8083]

The weight hasn't really been an issue in my experience. Any more weight than this though and I would consider going with either a ring mount with an easyrig or something like the the Tilta float system www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1614551-REG/tilta_gss_t01_v_float_handheld_gimbal_support.html

[@jeffsnider8040]

@@willram8083 I ended up going with a monopod, and using a long power cable. The battery is mounted on the monopod, closer to the bottom and really works as a nice counterbalance. I can get high and low angles, pseudo-crane shots all without wrecking my back. Also I have the quick release system for batteries and on the bottom of the RS2, so I'm not having to unhitch a bunch of cables or unscrew the monopod every time I want to put it down.

[@bvangfilm]

You should look into the “Tilta Power Pass-Through Plate Kit for DJI RS 2 (V-Mount)”.

[@willram8083]

This video is kind of about how that plate is overpriced

[@bvangfilm]

@@willram8083 and I’m saying you should look into it.

[@willram8083]

@@bvangfilm if you’d like to send one over I’d be happy to review it :)

[@bvangfilm]

@@willram8083 you are welcome to rent mine

[@docteja2374]

will it not set off the balance if you mount v ount battery in the bottom

[@willram8083]

Nope, it balances just fine. I’ve used this setup regularly without any issues. Also this is a much cheaper alternative to the tilta attachment which does the same thing. tilta.com/shop/battery-plate-to-rs-2-power-pass-through-plate-kit/ In addition if you do need to swap out a battery if you use the same model you won’t need to rebalance afterwards. The one thing to watch out for on weight is making sure your battery and camera don’t go over the 10lbs weight limit for the RS2. Other than that it’s all good!

[@IndioA]

@@willram8083 this new tilta plate kit is great and a way better to set this axis