SmallRig GH5 Cinema Rig // The ULTIMATE Cinema Rig for the Panasonic GH5

[@JimHawkins1]

Caleb is the battery compartment still accessible with the baseplate

[@CalebHoover]

yes everything works great with the battery compartment.

[@JimHawkins1]

Awesome thanks. 👍

[@ginotarabotto]

Hi, newbie question. How do you focus pull while holding the cage? Not sure what is the recommended way when trying to achieve a steady shot. Also, any tips on how to mount a battery pack to a cage? Great video btw.

[@HobbyistLifestyle]

Great video! I got me the same MattBox at the begin of the year. Makes it look more professional. I was shooting my friend off-roading with it. Love how light is it to move around. Love taking the Gh5 everywhere! So compact and light to carry around. My Next purchase is gonna be another lens for sure.

[@CalebHoover]

awesome! yes i love the look of the matte box on there!

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

Lovely video Caleb....I like that focus pull gear too....have you tried any electronic focus pull systems I wonder? I do prefer your top rail to mine....im all smallrig gear too.....yet I prefer to mount my monitor to the side of the top handle a bit ....lovely vid.....i recently bought a sirui 24mm lense....going down the anamorphic road....it's fun....best wishes .

[@CalebHoover]

the only electronic follow focus i've used is the one for the Zhiyun Crane 2S. haven't used a tilta version or anything like that yet. thanks for watching!!

[@kpopRC]

damn that hdmi cable hanging out the side of the camera makes me nervous.

[@SantiFox]

On the metabones amazon link, it says that the metabones adapter is inaccurate for the Sigma 16-36mm Art. Any thoughts on that?

[@iSpike]

Thank You Caleb mate, well done mate 👍🏻 I dig Smallrig gear and will use your affiliate links in the future if I go ahead and build a cinema rig 📸👍🏻

[@CalebHoover]

Awesome thank you!

[@daveharrison9248]

Hi Caleb. Have you come across a solution that allows you to have the benefit of the mattbox while keeping magnetic clip on VND or ND filters. All my lens are set-up/converted to 82mm and all have magnetic rings allowing me to clip on VND and ND filters but I'd like the benefits of a mattebox in terms of protecting from light. Spo far all options I have looked at preclude the use of the magnetic rings

[@mannyromero5322]

Not sure if I asked this already but does anyone know if this cage works for a gh6? Help

[@CalebHoover]

no it won't work with the gh6. SmallRig has a cage specific to the Gh6.

[@mannyromero5322]

@@CalebHoover thank you

[@jeroenvantongerenshow]

Hi Caleb, Just bought a gimbal. But it’s heavy and still need to buy a goof focus pull system. What can you recommend me? A gimbal setup and then focus system, or trust in the stability of a GH5 and built a system like this?

[@emmanuelmartinhernandez4351]

Hi! Good day!,,, One question: do you think that camera is good for make a movie ?, a feature film

[@douglasmasheti6918]

Thank you so much for sharing, you make our work easier in finding the necessary accessories for the GH5, be blessed.

[@CalebHoover]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stanleystevens6278]

I hadn't thought about mounting the monitor directly on the cage and the handle behind. That's makes it so much more low profile. Thanks for sharing!

[@sktx3628]

I know im a bit late but does your gh5 experience problems like freezing when using adapted lens?

[@PsyckadeliOfficial]

I really like your videos. I have built a Smallrig cage for my GH5 in the last couple of weeks and I need to tell you to go check out the SmallRig Rotating NATO Handle 3260. I have the mini follow focus just like you and the rotating handle is great because you can put it in any position you like. So when using the follow focus I point it forward and get a great handle to hold under at the same time I can adjust the follow focus. A really good option...

[@CalebHoover]

sounds like a great option on rotating that! one thing i might add to this would be a side handle.

[@PsyckadeliOfficial]

@@CalebHoover Yes I think you will like it. I added a strap on the left side. I first had it on the right hand side but you move your hand so much around the camera with the right hand so the straps was great on the extra handle on the left hand instead...

[@justinalentecer]

Hey really smooth build. Any ideas if I can add a rode microphone on top of this somewhere?

[@gilgoncalves2304]

Hey dude! Thanks for your content is amazing! So, I would like to know what do you thing abou V Mount battery, like, using with this rig. Thanks!

[@CalebHoover]

thanks! i don’t do much with v mounts but i would definitely have the mount at the back of the rig. i’d want enough space for the screen to rotate tho

[@terrygriffin5201]

What external monitor do you use? Never saw one listed in your list. Thanks

[@hotlineoperator]

For Panasonic lenses that Lightweight box is too big, better would be Mini box. When add camera to tripod I move monitor at the back of the handle then I can add mic at the front of the handle. Still have not try SmallRig V-mount battery adapters .. but it's someting that interest.

[@CalebHoover]

i totally agree for smaller lenses the mini might be the right way to go. i usually only rig out the sigma 18-35 which is fine with the normal matte box and one thing i forgot to mention in the video is the 18-35 internal zoom which is one of the reasons i keep that on a rig. thanks for watching!

[@KenKthulhu]

Hey it's me. I saw this rig in another video - GH5 still best camera 2022 B roll etc - and I was going to ask about it. And here it is! TLDR: love your channel, you're awesome and keep doing your thing, Caleb

[@CalebHoover]

glad you found it! thanks for checking it out!

[@DEADIKATED]

That is a nice setup. I recently put together a Rig for my GH4 using used parts I bought from Offer up. I seen the Matte Box and Follow focus on Film Riot and have it on my wish list. I first have to get a cage as the original one I had wouldn't allow me to use my Speedbooster.

[@CalebHoover]

nice! the matte box and follow focus are not super necessary but can be helpful in some situations

[@KKKK-jb4eq]

What kind of HDMI cable is that??

[@hubertbak3333]

Hey Caleb! :-) I have a question about baseplate. If you put rods - do you can change battery? Or not, and then you must take off rod? I have big problem about it. Of course now I have different baseplate, but i still search good solution.

[@CalebHoover]

i was able to open the battery gate

[@donduquenestudios]

Love the video! I’m wondering… what kind of hdmi do you use?

[@CalebHoover]

I use the Atomos hdmi

[@donduquenestudios]

@@CalebHoover so helpful! Thanks for getting back!

[@NDULEENTERTAINMENT]

can you attach a nd filter with the matte box?

[@thefilmplane.7787]

Hello Caleb, I tried to order all the items listed by you, exccept the handle because I already have one, but when I was ready to place the order there was a shipping charge and usually if I order one item at time, it says free shipping, so I have to cancel this order and order from either Adorama or B&H because they always give me free shipping, Sorry!

[@CalebHoover]

no worries! thanks for trying!

[@MikeBabsBC]

LOVE this rig!!! Can you still use a VND with that matte box or just ND plates?

[@CalebHoover]

you'd be able to thread it into a one stop ND on the front of the lens but would not be able to use a VND. Wouldn't be able to adjust between stops. i think the ideal option would be 4x4 ND plates.

[@bassstudent4life]

Excellent job. Smallrig should literally name this rig after you and bundle it up so that people can just buy the whole thing in one swoop.

[@CalebHoover]

Let’s go! 🔥

[@liamsilly]

Does the cage fit onto your GH5 snug? I had the older model and now I have the newer model, each models I’ve owned tend to loosen on the beneath screw, allowing the body room to jiggle, which I don’t want haha

[@CalebHoover]

i've had pretty good luck with them fitting really snug.

[@paulsummers1473]

Hi mate, I'm picking up a gh5 mark 2 - would you still recommend this rig for the mark 2? I guess it would all be the same between the GH5 and GH5 mark 2? Cheers-

[@CalebHoover]

absolutely!!

[@paulsummers1473]

@@CalebHoover thanks mate

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Nice rig, I have one question I could buy a Nikon sigma 18-35 Wich cost second used around 350 dollars by us, I have viltrox speedboster for Nikon already, but they are fully mechanical...the Canon Sigma are much more expensive even used one...but I was wondering if It is better to buy cannon sigma or Nikon should do the job as well? Any suggestions thx in advance Fil

[@UraFlight]

Is that base plate will fit to sachtler fsb 8 fluid head ?

[@CalebHoover]

not sure about that. i have it set up for a manfrotto

[@ModyKhan]

Really enjoyed your video. Since, I'm Lumix fan and G95 user. Subd to your channel.

[@Alexrocks1253]

Should I go back to something like a GH5ii from my S5? I do miss the ease of use and perfect stabilization but I do distinctly remember the non-linear focus being a problem. (GH5ii only allows some high end lenses apparently to be linear while S5 allows all L mount lenses) I really do miss that stabilization so if that non-linear problem and the low light can be worked around, I might go back to MFT

[@DiscGolfDigest]

I have the same baseplate with rods to connect to my cage. Only issue is it takes a while to remove the plate if I just want to use the camera without the rod system. Have you ever tried putting another QR plate on top of the baseplate? Also might make it easier for breaking it down for transport too. Do you transport it with the baseplate on as well?

[@thefilmplane.7787]

Hello again Caleb, I was able to get free shipping, so I hope you'll get credit for the sale...Joaquin.

[@CalebHoover]

awesome!🙌

[@thefilmplane.7787]

Hello Caleb, I'd like to have your opinion on this Feelworld F6 monitor , Thanks!!

[@PatrickMastersProductions]

Sweet rig. I assume this works for GH4 as well?

[@CalebHoover]

yes, but the gh4 cage is just a bit different so make sure you have that and you should be good to go.

[@sastra1989]

Hello Caleb love your video man, just wondering, what camera and lens did you use to shoot this vid? Just love the way it looks

[@nwpgunner]

Nice setup, i have the mini matte box, works well with the gh5 too

[@CalebHoover]

yeah the mini looks like a great option!

[@joakimtollerud2172]

wow, that's a nice rig Caleb. Enjoy.

[@CalebHoover]

came together rather nicely 🤗

[@justinbrown8038]

Dude that music at the very beginning of the video... fire. Nice rig too.

[@CalebHoover]

thanks man!

[@karinaki13]

Hi Caleb, how much this set-up cost all together?

[@CalebHoover]

it'd be around 450-500 US

[@UraFlight]

How about the battery access ? Is it easy to remove the battery when the rods are fitted ?

[@CalebHoover]

yes it's easy to change the battery. there's just a bit of rub when the door hits the rod but it still fully opens.

[@UraFlight]

@@CalebHoover Thank you Caleb for your reply

[@jakub_kittler]

Thank you for the video! Just started to building my own rig. But let me ask you a question, how are you using the variable ND filters on there?

[@mustlearnmore4884]

BRILLIANT video. Thank you so much!

[@alexandermaslentsev2943]

Wow man! This is amazing, thank you for this setup..

[@CalebHoover]

thanks for checking it out!

[@chefjasonperu]

Great video

[@bigleafwoodcraft1453]

Great video dude! that handle makes this rig look sexy!

[@macanthony1108]

Hey Caleb, absolutely loved this video, did you use any of your 4 free luts to grade this video?

[@CalebHoover]

yes totally did! KZbin Punch! Have you downloaded them yet?

[@macanthony1108]

@@CalebHoover yeah man, i downloaded them months ago, absolutely love them!!

[@liamsilly]

Sweet setup, it really looks professional

[@CalebHoover]

it does give it a good look!

[@MatthewPalanca]

Cool rig. I went with the half-cage with battery grip for mine. Much better battery life 😎

[@spacecity.shooter]

what tripod do you use?

[@CalebHoover]

a combo of this head amzn.to/2Y7gf5Y and these legs amzn.to/3kWJQrZ

[@jonahsturgeonproductions]

Looks great

[@CalebHoover]

thanks for helping out!

[@apom316]

Awesome video

[@CalebHoover]

Thanks for the visit!

[@matthewsuwalski5616]

Hey Caleb, when the rods are installed, do they tend to block your battery when you need to swap batteries?

[@johnandruthcinchez1445]

remove the rods first hahaha when you swap batteries 😅

[@EzzenzDK]

Nice one 👍😎

[@CalebHoover]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shootercinema8577]

Dope rig great video

[@EugeneMaynard]

The matt box also allows you to tilt your filter to avoid reflections at certain angles by slotting one side it the slot 1 guide and the other side in slot 2 (or vice versa). I have refined a similar Smallrig setup over a couple of years to such a level where everything is truly modular and so well balanced I can use one finger to lift it without it falling in any direction no matter what accessories I have connected to it. Smallrig is our way to still have fun getting away with playing with something like LEGO! Your rig is a good starting point! 😂👍🏾🙏🏾

[@CalebHoover]

😂 totally is like LEGO! love it! I'm excited to keep building off this.

[@lookingforfreewifi]

Was about to watch your old video. Nice to find out, you already updated it :D