I use Makita Tool batteries to power my BMPCC4K camera. The Makita Battery adapter is available on eBay or Amazon. I connect the output from the adapter to a DC-DC buck converter 15-40v input / 12v 5Amp output. I have a huge collection of Makita cordless tools, so the batteries are dual purpose. I made a lexan belt clip for the adapter and wear the batteries on my belt to cut down on the camera weight on the gimbal. My next project is a DIY Arri Trinity type of gimbal.
@mgibbscreative86138 ай бұрын
Thats freaking amazing. Love Makita tools
@wiremonkeyshop2 жыл бұрын
Informative, but do you not have any lights? It's very difficult to see the gear your are talking about with a black camera in low light. 😉
@maxagabon56246 ай бұрын
what are you using to mount your monitor on top of the grip?
@AustralianImage3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend the SmallRig adapter plate as well, it's probably the most well made adapter plate on the market. I would also recommend IDX SL-F50 batteries for utmost reliability. With a genuine Canon LP-E6N battery inside the camera to act as an UPS, you can go all day without having to power down the camera and just hot swap the NP-F batteries as needed.
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of that. And use all of what you mentioned! This video was just simply a budget built for people who might not have the money for those. Especially considering the IDX batteries are double the price and the battery plate is $20 or so more. 100% more reliable though! Keeping the stock Canon LP battery in has saved me so many times!
@AustralianImage3 жыл бұрын
@@wesleyrussell4912 I'm all for saving money where possible, but sometimes it costs more to save than spend. I bought a cheap NP-F adapter some years back and it didn't even convert the 7.2V to 12V, it was a complete scam. I can recommend the Andoer brand that works well and is about half the cost of the SmallRig adapter. The only thing that was a plus and minus, at the same time, with the Andoer was that the power cable is fixed (plus), but it's on the outside of the camera when installed the way that I wanted so that battery installation was easy (minus). IDX batteries aren't cheap, but I've been eternally frustrated with cheap versions that simply fall short after a very short time of use. Batteries are just so important nowadays and it's really hard to find high quality batteries.
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
@@AustralianImage I’ll have to look into the Andoer! Thanks for watching by the way!
@JirehTorres3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to power both camera and monitor using the smallrig adapter plate? Thank you!
@AustralianImage3 жыл бұрын
@@JirehTorres If the monitor only requires 7.4V or less then yes you can, as the adapter has both a 12V and 7.4V outlet. You will have far less recording time available though, as you're now drawing a lot of power from the battery.
@JaspreetSinghArtist3 жыл бұрын
I like how you rig it on the top. on a BMPCC 6k pro it will be a good solution because its not gonna block screen like v mount batteries do. so you can use its own display which can flip. so you may not even need to put external monitor for most the time.
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
That’s a great point!
@mgibbscreative86138 ай бұрын
"wildest goose chase of my life" lol that was hilarious and honestly pretty true. Great video and thank you for your service sir
@bluefilmsltd Жыл бұрын
What other good adapter would be useful instead of the Fotga?
@Phalcon22 Жыл бұрын
Hi, your video is really helpful thanks! Do you keep the default battery inside the camera ? I've read people saying that you cannot powerup the camera without it but having 2 power sources is not recommended.
@PascalPayantfilms3 жыл бұрын
how long can you run the monitor and ho wlong for the camera with the Sony big battery?
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
I have gotten through an entire wedding day on one battery each. But highly recommend having at least 2 batteries a piece.
@fortune13 жыл бұрын
My fotga plate came broken from the factory, the cord wasn't even soldered to the terminals in the plate. Get a smallrig plate or something high quality.
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh. That sucks. Sorry to hear that!
@3abdangry2 жыл бұрын
any 7v battery i find them dont go more than 45min continuously if filming an interview, for on and off shooting that's fine but I went for vlock.
@Agui86 Жыл бұрын
You said you get 2.5 to 4hrs from the batteries, did you mean from ONE? or going through both?
@bertelsenmedia2nd Жыл бұрын
I Think 2,5 Per bat. Or Maybe 4 Per bat. When powering up n down between shots
@Filmitvfxstudios2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro , can u get a day’s filming out of 2 of them batteries I’m looking for alternative power solutions
@cxrrxnt.2 жыл бұрын
Yo! Loved the video, but it is a bit too dark. Wanted to see your rig better my guy!
@noopy40852 жыл бұрын
Is this also applicable to the BM6K (not pro)? So you dont use dummy battery straight to camera?
@wesleyrussell49122 жыл бұрын
I do not
@orangebetsy2 жыл бұрын
That's a Kentucky accent? Cool!
@asando64322 жыл бұрын
7.9.1 update bricked my magic 4k!! Any suggestions?
@bertelsenmedia2nd Жыл бұрын
Bricked?
@larionszilasi29643 жыл бұрын
Hi, very nice video, also about to run this setup! :) I almost have the same gear. One question though: Do you use a seperate np-f for the monitor, or you use your adapter 7.2V with a cable, and charge both your camera and monitor with that one NP-F battery? My other question is, that do I need a Canon battery inside my camera, to run this setup, or can I power my bmpcc4k with the adapter only? thank you in advacne! :)
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
I do separate it. I normally run a smaller NPF for weight and balance reasons!
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
Also, you don’t have to have your Canon battery in your camera to run that battery set up. I do it just in case I don’t change my battery quick enough.
@JirehTorres3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to use the adapter to power both though? Amazing video btw!
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
@@JirehTorres I haven’t tried it. Basically because I choose to use smaller batteries for my monitor. My issue is I just don’t want to mess up any of my inputs. Maybe I’m a little bit too sketched out. Idk. Do you think I’d be fine if it were possible?
@JirehTorres3 жыл бұрын
@@wesleyrussell4912 honestly not sure that’s why I’m asking 😅
@roadrunna.3 жыл бұрын
The form factor of npf is so unfriendly. Good solution nevertheless
@wesleyrussell49123 жыл бұрын
You're so right. Lol realistically I would love a double NPF mount and then put that on 15mm rails. But if I'm gonna run rails then I'd rather have V Mount. It's never ending.
@davef41639 ай бұрын
Well firstly this presenter needs to go on a lighting course. Why so underlit. Everyone raves about the camera but once you have bolted all the accessories to it you might be better off with a decent camcorder. Just saying.
@alainakroft86393 жыл бұрын
😡
@jonathanvogel8859 Жыл бұрын
heh, might as well made this an audio presentation since it is impossible to see what you are showing (besides the right side of your face)
@bardanmcguire11 ай бұрын
Go ahead and make something better or keep your negative opinions to yourself 😊.
@cf85027 ай бұрын
lots of yapping and horrible lighting. terrible video overall tbh