The perfect Canon C70 Rig

[@piercesrail944]

I've created a C70 rig and having the monitor on the extended battery really helps. The tilta cage has lots of capability built in, but a built-in ARCA swiss plate was one reason why I went with a different cage.

[@damiencooper]

oh yeah, the one battery solution is the best thing about the Rig.. I don't mind the missing arca swiss as you can add it later

[@MikeFilancPhotography]

Great minimalist rig! Routing the camera and monitor to one battery makes a huge difference in the field! Great work!

[@damiencooper]

it really does! I honestly didn't want to buy the C70 just because of the missing V-mount support until I found that solution!

[@MikeFilancPhotography]

@@damiencooper you found a good work around! 👌🏼

[@damiencooper]

Disclaimer: the rig balances a lot better without the side strap on the RS2

[@MrExel47]

Hi Damien, awesome video. I picked up quite a few of your suggestions. Could you please tell us which dovetail plates you attached on the bottom of the Tilta cage?

[@adamhillier7141]

I am on the verge of buying a C70 and have the DJI RS3 Pro gimbal. I have never used a cage with a gimbal (mainly due to size). Do you ever use a setup like this with just the gimbal (and maybe a side arm for the monitor). Thank you for such a useful and educational video, its really helped me

[@adamhillier7141]

I meant I have never used a ring - not a cage

[@danielbrooks5462]

you make it very simple to understand. Thanks

[@jodyglover2780]

first video that I've seen for the c70 rig that has a great microphone solution. thanks!

[@briandonnelly3052]

I'm a hair's breath away from getting the C70 because of you!

[@damiencooper]

Can’t go wrong. Already bought a second

[@guidosc3470]

Do we really need peak design to design a proper way to attach such a side strap?😅 Nice video! But I don’t really see a reason for the cage .. if you would just use the attachments delivered by Canon 😅 would be lighter! And btw you have a major sound improvement in using something like a KM 184 .. I compared mine with the Shure pro and Deity and it is THAT much better. 😜 .. at least for an audiophile 🙃)

[@damiencooper]

well, the original top handle is horrible :D. The audiomount also sits too high so it interfers with the monitor and you don't get a proper tripod mount on the bottom either. Plus, I do sometimes attach extra stuff to the cage as you can see in the b-roll.

[@guidosc3470]

@@damiencooper u can just turn the audio Mount upside down at the side! 🙃 And I don’t get why everyone hates on the Canon top handle.. it’s robust, VERY light and feels good after a short time of use. U should really give that “minimal” setup a try. I use the Tilta Extended Quick Release Baseplate for DJI RS 2 directly onto the C70 .. so I use the RS2s Arca Swiss plate for tripods.. Btw your battery is great ! Didn’t know those exist😅

[@damiencooper]

@@guidosc3470 I tried it in the beginning. Didn’t make it work without the mic being in the way 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dannypgrizzle]

Thanks for this video. I’m just configuring my C70 package, and plan to duplicate your configuration almost exactly.

[@damiencooper]

Great. I’ve been using it a lot the last weeks and highly recommended it!

[@luaaraujo8674]

Man! Love your videos. Thanks for sharing it. I have a huge question here: How you can connect the C70 via usb cable? Mine and some others doesn´t work. I can't rec with mine tilta ring =(

[@tbcmediaca]

Love the video dude! Informative and simple to understand as always! Loved the vlog the other day btw! 😂 definitely understand the struggle of leaving crucial equipment at home base. Was awesome to see a casual day with you guys! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@damiencooper]

haha, thanks a lot! Will hopefully do a bit more of this in the future from now on!

[@bill29456]

Great video: Im planning on purchasing a C70 and am researching different options and setups. Do you have a video of the C70 and your stabilizer setup, rigging, balancing steps and using it? If not that would be great. Thanks

[@hugahead]

Damien, good stuff with this video. is there a lot of difference between the SmallRig Handheld Kit for Canon and Tilta. Is the cold shoe mount on the left side further than the SmallRig? That is a smart difference and choice to go with the Tilta. I look forward to your response.

[@SHOOTITFilmPhotography]

Great video, thanks! The only thing I do not understand is how you could align the screw on the right hand side of the camera at 02:10? I have the exact same cage for my C70 and the screw holes on the right side of the cage do not align with the camera's.

[@damiencooper]

Oh really? I just did another rig build for vertical shooting and the screw fits in there perfectly

[@dannypgrizzle]

I’m down with everything here except the cold shoe monitor mount. Vastly prefer Arri-style with locating pins.

[@damiencooper]

Yes, me too. I have that one too but it interfers with the mic unfortunately 😬

[@andyk6344]

How did you make the very cool intro? Is it a template that you customized or did you produce it from scratch? Very informative and nice video by the way!

[@damiencooper]

@@andyk6344 it’s a plugin. Link to the brand is in the description

[@DuffTV]

Great video. Thanks for this. That monitor just look a little too big? I'm surprised you don't use a hoodman? Just asking

[@damiencooper]

that monitor is 3000 nits. No need for a hood. And yes, it's a little big but when pulling focus manually outdoors it's needed imo

[@DuffTV]

@@damiencooper got ya, thanks for the info. Keep up the good work

[@barrygibb259]

Thanks a million for this - literally one of the most useful videos. That tip about being able to power the monitor via the battery is sweet!

[@damiencooper]

Thanks a ton! It does make all the difference

[@bbell3979]

great stuff Damien! thanks so much for all your hard work and informative vids. very impressed with the efficiency of your whole setup from tripod to gimbal. equally impressed with the final results of your footage. thanks for all the inspiration! best to you and your crew.

[@DuffTV]

Hey thats a great set up. Can I ask your opinion on the Speedbooster ad if or not you have experienced issues with the purple dot when looking into the sun. Thanks

[@damiencooper]

I’ve been using it on this camera about 98% of the time and I love it

[@DuffTV]

@@damiencooper Great, there's just been a few reports of people experiencing a purple haze or dot. Perhaps it's only with some lenses. Can I ask what EF lenses you generally use. Thanks for all the info, I'm only just starting my cinema filming journey having filmed sport on Camcorders for over 20 years. It's such a different mindshift. FYI I have a Canon Xf605 which they say matches up nicely with C70

[@GDoggProductions]

Great video as always 👏👏👏 Do you have a link for the safety 1/4 screw ? :)

[@ChuckRiseUp]

I'm trying to find the DJI clamp for the Tilta Ring Grip and couldn't find it. Is it discontinued? Seems like SmallRig is making one but it fits only on Ronin-M which has a smaller diameter. Any ideas where I can find this clamp? It's not listed in the list you put below the video. Thanks! :)

[@ricardopadilla5623]

Thanks for sharing! Quick question: what kind of screw did you us to attach the cage to the C70? Does the thread on the cage line up with the tripod thread on the right side of the camera or did you have to force it?

[@adminquicktake2360]

love your video, any recommendations setting for the Rode NTG for the C70. Do you use auto or to set your levels in camera and use the gain on the Mic Any tips would be grate, thanks in advance

[@DuffTV]

Just on the monitor, do you not use a sunshade? And is it really bright enough in the 🌞?

[@damiencooper]

It really is that bright

[@battleground_media]

Great stuff. Just purchased c70 waiting for delivery. Did you have to modify the cage in any way for it to line up the camera mounting hole on the side with the hole of the cage? If so, would make a great video content to see the process.

[@damiencooper]

Didn’t have to modify anything. Just fit

[@Loukvoncken]

Thanks for the extremely helpful video! I bought a tilta cage too. I like it, but one thing I miss is something to protect the HDMI port and cable… Any solutions for that?

[@damiencooper]

yeah, I miss that too. I will release a new different rig video soon that has one

[@davidschwan]

Wow Amazing Thank you !!!

[@JackChapman]

That external monitor is a touch screen? That would be sick. Does it control the c70? Does it need to be attached with the usb-c? Thank you for the great content

[@damiencooper]

This one isn’t. But I’ll be doing a review on one that is soonn

[@JackChapman]

@@damiencooper oooohhhh - what's the model?

[@damiencooper]

@@JackChapman godox GM6S

[@shuolangliu304]

nice video. I have the same cage as well and am wondering where you could find the arca Swiss base plate? It seems you forgot to link it? Thanks!

[@CarloTeofilo]

you should look for "TiLTA TGA-ERP Extended Quick Release Baseplate"

[@ianallenden4788]

Practical advice as always - thank you. I was especially interested in your solution for moving the camera between handheld/tripod/gimbal. You mention Arca Swiss base plate and quick release plates in the video but no links to these in the description. Any more info? Look forward to the next one.

[@damiencooper]

Oh snap. Will add them within the hour

[@damiencooper]

updated the description

[@ianallenden4788]

@@damiencooper did you have the details for the arca base plate for the camera too - thanks...you're a star

[@CarloTeofilo]

@@ianallenden4788 you should look for "TiLTA TGA-ERP Extended Quick Release Baseplate"

[@livemusic]

Thanks for another great, informative video! I think I’m about to get that cage. You went with the 90mm nato rail, but if only for the handle would maybe the 50mm or 70mm be a good option too so as to cut down on size? Or might the longer one be needed for mounting properly to the cage? Thanks again!

[@damiencooper]

I already had the 90mm so I used that one. Pretty sure the 70mm should work too but no guarantees.

[@livemusic]

@@damiencooper Much appreciated!

[@RossHarrisonFilm]

Have you encountered C70 freezing issues when hitting record on the RS2? Where the camera freezes and battery has to detach to restart it?

[@damiencooper]

Yes. It’s a common issue

[@RossHarrisonFilm]

@@damiencooper Do you just opt for hitting record on the camera? Does that avoid it?

[@thebrothers5871]

I love this kind of videos thanks man do you have a link to the red battery for the monitor (sonny monitor battery) please

[@damiencooper]

sure, where are you from?

[@thebrothers5871]

@@damiencooper send the US and UK if you have

[@damiencooper]

@@thebrothers5871 unfortunately I couldn't find the red ones in the UK nor the US. Everywhere else in europe though

[@thebrothers5871]

@@damiencooper please send the link anywhere in the world

[@damiencooper]

@@thebrothers5871 updated the description

[@seahawker791]

I can’t get my c70 to externally record to my ninja v. Please help. It’s just screen recording.

[@marclafleur6733]

What was the base plate; SmallRig or tilta?

[@wangzhoufilm]

thanks so much! which arca swiss base plate have you used? could you please give me a link? I really can't find it. 😂 Thanks a lot.

[@damiencooper]

It’s from siriu, but there’s many on Amazon

[@wangzhoufilm]

@@damiencooper thanks a lot.

[@vwokili]

How do you get good white balance reading for video in sunlight or other outdoor situations? i'm struggling with this as all my videos are too warm or cool and I cannot seem to edit this in post (do you use white balance card, K reading?)

[@redfacilities]

Hi - I got the Swit monitor - quick question - how do you get the monitor to replacate the C70 screen (I'm using Clog 2 with the in-built canon camera lut on the C70 and sen dning that to the swit?)

[@damiencooper]

Replace? The C70 doesn’t display the correct LUT over hdmi for some stupid reason. I downloaded the clog2-rec709 lut from the canon website (the one I use to grade as well) and put it into the swit

[@redfacilities]

@@damiencooper thanks = sorry I meant "match the picture' on the C70 monitor. I'll do what you suggest - thanks for the advice!

[@miltontan]

When connecting my C70 to the RS2 to trigger recording it always causes my C70 to freeze. Do you have the same issue as well?

[@RossHarrisonFilm]

started experiencing this on my last shoot and discovering others online with the issue! Seems very frustrating. Did you find a fix?

[@miltontan]

@@RossHarrisonFilm I don't have my Rs2 with me now, but I updated the firmware in march this year + running it with the latest c70 firmware and it seems to work well now.

[@RossHarrisonFilm]

@@miltontan Interesting, fingers crossed

[@avdcam]

On the RS2 do you need counter weights to balance?

[@damiencooper]

Nope. But you need to detach the side strap.

[@avdcam]

@@damiencooper okay yah haha was gonna say! I tend to leave the strap off for that reason too.

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

adieu

[@EugeneMaynard]

🙏🏾

[@ErikHill1]

🤤🤤🤤