The PERFECT Handheld Rig | How to BUILD a camera Rig | Lumix GH5

[@ColePerrine]

Just ordered my rig, actually some really good deals on the SmallRig stuff linked here. Looking forward to building it tomorrow!

[@robinreso6240]

I was unsure between left or right handle for my gh5.. ...... Left side handle it will be💪

[@RICH_Photography]

Always gotta keep those HDMI cables in mind 😉

[@robinreso6240]

@@RICH_Photography thx

[@Zejakov]

7:02 what is that part that you screwed it to? Cant find that part anywhere. The one that connects the handle and the battery holder?

[@CorretjerFilms]

You basically built the rig I've been visualizing in my mind and I'm so glad I found you.....rad RedBull wall BTW.

[@RICH_Photography]

Thank you, glad I could help 🔥🙏

[@guillaumep1240]

Hi Rich, thank you for this video! How do you carry all this plz ?

[@RICH_Photography]

You're so welcome! I have a video in the making about how I carry my gear. I have gotten to the point where I pack per shoot, some shoots don't require everything so I no longer always pack it all. If I'm doing a large job I use a pelican type of case, but a much longer, flatter, more affordable option that can take so much more.

[@guillaumep1240]

@@RICH_Photography ok I'm waiting for this new video impatiently, thank you for this return :)

[@StudioWatchwolf]

That hat is incredible, Bru. It looks like you bought it new for the video, then used a 16mm (equiv) lens to emphasise its Zeph-ness. Terrific content despite your hat problems, thanks.

[@RICH_Photography]

Appreciate it lol would you prefer a Jack Parow hat 😅

[@StudioWatchwolf]

@@RICH_Photography You could go that way, or perhaps explore this look before moving on. How about heavy gold chains and giant knuckle dusters, then leer in to a camera set up low with a fish-eye? 🙂

[@jeroenvantongeren-coach]

Good work! One question: where can I put a follow focus on this rig?

[@RICH_Photography]

Thank you!!! You can add it to the bar the matte box is on.

[@garyc7446]

Side not, I took all your suggestions and ordered most of the cage info you talked about. The reason I am doing this, I lost some of may vision about a month ago( decoyers say I will get most of it back) but until then using the cage with a monitor and keeping it light will help quite a bit. BTW what NP-F battery should I use with the dummy battery and adapter you told me about? Are this Sony Batteries of Panasonic I think you said NPF. My next thing will be to get the best SD cards I think it was V 60 and V 90. Thanks again. Cheers, Gary

[@WoutBoekeloo]

Hi Rich, thanks for your fast reply. I would like to have the link to the reliable dummy with the one usb cable and the tupperware box looks like a nice solution...

[@RICH_Photography]

The exact one I ordered isn’t available. However this one looks identical, even the specs are the same and people use it with power banks. The bonus is this one comes with a wall socket which I wouldn’t use. But the same power bank stats apply as I mentioned in the Dummy Battery video so it seems to be perfectly compatible 👌 amzn.to/2YCvuRs

[@fiphoto8441]

Awesome video! Rich what is the base plate in the video? Is your lens supported up front? Cheers.

[@RICH_Photography]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's the manfrotto base plate with quick release arca swiss from the FeiyuTech AK4500 It does have a mount to do lens support but I don't need it really with micro four thirds lenses.

[@fiphoto8441]

Thanks Rich

[@jimcoon]

Your videos have been SO helpful. I’m 70 so a bit slower than your average viewer. Can you tell me what Anker batter I should order to use with the setup you have here? I have ordered the SmallRig battery holder. Thank you so very much for all this great content!

[@mcewan-media]

Did you get a powerbank?

[@JayCarver]

Hey man this was super helpful and very clear. I ordered majority of these parts using your affiliate links last week.

[@RICH_Photography]

Wow Jay, thank you so much, really means a lot to me. I have a rod version coming out with a video, a little bigger and not as small, but definitely helps for the rod users...whats cool is it uses all the same parts except for one :)

[@JayCarver]

@@RICH_Photography nice! looking forward to it! Have you tried any shoulder mounts in your rigs? I think I remember you saying you don't prefer to shoot that way in general though?

[@RICH_Photography]

I haven't tried any shoulder rigs on a shoot yet, but I recently got SmallRigs really nice shoulder rig...will definitely try it out - www.smallrig.com/smallrig-sony-vct-14-universal-multifunctional-shoulder-kit-3169.html

[@JayCarver]

@@RICH_Photography did you ever get anything that holds or manages all the cords from the dummy battery? I bought the same one you listed and it works great but there's a mile of unnecessary cord slack with it for the purposes of this rig.

[@theoldvideoguy]

Very nice breakdown. This is what I have been looking for. Thanks

[@robinreso6240]

What HDMI cable + cable clamp are you using for the GH5? Can't seem to find any videos about this. My shooting style is handheld and often hold and press the camera again my chest. Bumping against the HDMI cable makes me worry about braking the HDMI port. Thx!

[@seanfulton2710]

Thanks for putting this awesome vid together Rich :) super valuable and very comprehensive. One question though: how much did your complete setup cost?

[@RICH_Photography]

Glad you enjoyed it. So parts excluding camera, monitor and lens totals around R5000....that's off Amazon. Locally I priced the setup from retailers around R11 000

[@kevinceccon9186]

Sorry, did I miss this...do you have to plug in both usb's to the Anker powerbank. I got a s5iix and had to get a usb-c dummy kit, but this battery doesn't do 9v through it with a conversion or another Anker with a usb-c. Is it because both power banks only do 5v or is it in the dummy battery side of things?

[@Barbarella1705]

Nice review Rich. Well explained.

[@RICH_Photography]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@garyc7446]

Question, is there any danger destroying the gh 5s by using the anger battery pack with the dummy battery?

[@RICH_Photography]

By some long shot maybe...to be honest, I've been using a dummy battery and power bank for MANY years and nothing's happened, not on my GH5, GH5s, G9 or GH6. But I do have a new method, technically safer if you want piece of mind but personally I prefer this new way, less clunky and if you have loads of NPF batteries it's worth it. The dummy battery, fits GH5 or GH6 (blk22 battery) - amzn.to/48pAADq This adapter allows the dummy battery to be plugged in and powered by an NPF battery - amzn.to/3ZrVD40 Bonus is the battery fits a GH6 too or AT etc so if you ever upgrade you're sorted.

[@garyc7446]

You have become my new best friend, The camera I just bought comes with a 8sinn cage but I think\k Im going to go by your small rig floor plan. I did not realize I could use Sony batteries with that attachment. What's the model number on that bigger battery, probably pick up a couple of those>>> Cheers, Gary@@RICH_Photography

[@astrayproductions]

What in the world is that spinning shoe machine in the background? Any link to that? Looks insane

[@RICH_Photography]

Actually made a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeWf5qnbrd9bas

[@pistol231]

Love your rig! Great information. Just subscribed!

[@Frameable]

Super nice info man!!!

[@brunoberthelet2916]

I was Looking for a way to install a power bank to my rig... problem solve! Cheers!

[@RICH_Photography]

You’re so welcome 🙏 glad this helps.

[@amitzmita521]

@@RICH_Photography Hi There, how long does the powerbank last you ? mnot sure if i want to change to V Mount batteries or purchase another ankor power bank

[@djGutta22]

thank you so much for this, i know exactly how i want to do my setup now.

[@jeremyfoster8726]

how does that field monitor compare to the Small HD ?

[@majormedia4589]

Awesome Video mate can I ask for a total build cost for this rig just a ball park figure to know what I am up against? Cheers

[@RICH_Photography]

Glad you enjoyed it, everything without camera and lens is around $800 odd. That includes the Osee T7 monitor with its current special of $85 off on Amazon. If you outside the US you'll probably pay around $350 import duties on top of that. I'm in South Africa and even with the import duties it's cheaper than buying it all local.

[@majormedia4589]

@@RICH_Photography Awesome thanks brother im in Australia so guessing will be similar! Lekkar!

[@RICH_Photography]

No problem at all, you’re welcome!

[@danthecreator4456]

do u need side handle when u have follow focus??

[@RICH_Photography]

You don't need one, I guess it wouldnt be a must either.

[@dougnelson423]

What a great video. Thanks so much.

[@pacanaz]

Are you also using a ballmount to mount the powerbank holder? There's no link to it but I guess it's from smallrig too

[@RICH_Photography]

Correct here it is, will add it to the description too - geni.us/BallMount

[@marragolo]

Hello RICH Photography , tell me please. This Camera Rig works at LUMIX GH5 MARK II ??

[@AurelianIrimia]

Yes, is the same for GH5, GH5S and GH5II

[@AlfaMedtech]

Other than looking good, how much of a difference it makes In your footage compare to a regular hood?

[@WoutBoekeloo]

Hi Rich, thank you very much for you excellent video anout a very nice rig! When i press your link to the dummy i get an adapter with to two usb cables. I thought you suggested in your other video about this topic that there is one with one usb cable... And how do you organise this adopter and cables in this rig set up?

[@RICH_Photography]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for the support. Yes, I’ll see if I can find the link with 1 USB cable. The 2 USB cables is also pretty nice as you can hot swap if you need. I was hoping to have the little box ready by the time of this video. You can take a really small plastic Tupperware box. I sprayed my gimbal one with PlastiDip to make it look good. Then you can mount it onto the small rig battery holder, but on the opposite side of the power bank. I just shoved my cables in the box neatly with the little Bucker. If it doesn’t make sense drop me a DM on IG and I’ll send you a photo.

[@MichaelShatravka]

great insight!

[@RICH_Photography]

You're welcome!

[@TableMountainLiveStream]

Great review, you just make so much sense my friend.👍👍

[@RICH_Photography]

Thank you, appreciate the support so much 🙏

[@fabricerop3117]

Hey , where you plug the cable in the gh5 with SMALLRIG NATO Top Handle please ?

[@RICH_Photography]

It's USB out of the Small Rig NATO into the Remote GH5 port.

[@prestonlamar5360]

what accessory did you use to mount the rod on your camera that supports the matte box

[@KenKthulhu]

Is the top handle record button a two step button (focus first and/or then record), or is it one touch start recording without a chance to autofocus first?

[@RICH_Photography]

Sadly it's a one touch and starts recording. You can set the GH5 though to focus as you push it. Or to have your GH5 continuous focus until you push record then autofocus stops.

[@KenKthulhu]

@@RICH_Photography Thank you. I like your vlog style - and the rig building is super awesome! Subscribed :)

[@RICH_Photography]

Thanks Ken, really appreciate the kind words and the support on the channel 🙌

[@KenKthulhu]

Hey I came back. Which cage is that? The link doesn't work anymore?

[@kreativekraal]

i really enjoy watching your videos. Guud night to u too. much love from South africa

[@IronMacFitness]

What lens are shooting these videos with - really sharp!!

[@shocksandfeelers]

Really helpful review, thanks very much 😃

[@attiliozolin21]

Thank you for that, great video!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Great rig! Don't you like to shoot with the Viewfinder? It's pretty convenient...

[@simonefavaretto4372]

also I ask you, why did you not consider the half rig for the gh5 which considers the battery grip housing. In this way we would have less weight on the free right side as already with a good grip considering the camera plus the battery grip

[@RICH_Photography]

Half rigs usually don’t have top mounting points so this would not allow for a top handle strong enough to hold a monitor etc. I wouldn’t recommend using the hot shoe of the GH5 to mount a top handle and monitor.

[@simonefavaretto4372]

@@RICH_Photography this is not true.... www.smallrig.com.de/collections/gh5/products/smallrig-advanced-half-cage-kit-fur-panasonic-lumix-gh5-mit-batteriegriff-2024

[@RICH_Photography]

Hence I said half rigs USUALLY don't have. The one you shared does have and will be perfect if you don't want a full cage. Not sure if this is only for the GH5 with battery grip or if they have one for no battery grip too.

[@simonefavaretto4372]

@@RICH_Photography this is always from the smallrig, unfortunately the half cage they did it only for the gh5 with battery grip I don't think there is the half grip without battery grip ... unfortunately. Unfortunately, because in my opinion the half cage weighs less and also the right side of the cage is of little use. Otherwise it would be nice if they did a full cage but also with the battery grip so you would avoid the use of the power bank

[@lovefirst6157]

This is a beautiful setup, I love using a battery grip so I can't build my rig like this. What would you do if you could shoe on your camera starts shaking when you put stuff on it

[@RICH_Photography]

Thank you!! Have they do make cages for the batterygrip users now 👌 Is the hot shoe loose?

[@lovefirst6157]

@@RICH_Photography yeah but I have Panasonic g85 and they don't make it for that camera. Yeah it is loose

[@RICH_Photography]

I see...would this not work? amzn.to/3tan7dY

[@matumatik]

I can't believe you have a flying basketball shoe in the background

[@jobuscker]

I have a gh5s you think all of this gonna work with ?

[@RICH_Photography]

Yes the GH5s fits perfect, the bodies are identical. I have the GH5s and had it in this exact setup.

[@jobuscker]

@@RICH_Photography thx

[@UraFlight]

I’m using GH5 and Canon 100-400 lenses. I need a lenses support. Sometimes I’m filming in very windy conditions. Any advice for the rig ?

[@RICH_Photography]

Best bet is the 15mm rod system with a lens support. Otherwise not much other than that.

[@UraFlight]

@@RICH_Photography Thank you for an advice

[@UraFlight]

@@RICH_Photography Which brand is better to buy ?

[@RICH_Photography]

For the rod system?

[@UraFlight]

@@RICH_Photography yes please for the rod system . I need a whole set up

[@deezym]

I have a 12-35mm panasonic lens, do you think the mattebox would still fit on such a small size lens?

[@RICH_Photography]

It pretty much fits regardless. The 12-35 isn't that small. Obviously the bigger the lens the cooler it looks. But the functionality of the box works with any size lens. Even used it with my 25mm f1.7

[@deezym]

@@RICH_Photography thanks for the reply! With the power bank how long do you feel you can shoot for on a freshly charged powerbank?

[@RICH_Photography]

You're welcome. Difficult to say, I use 2 at a full day wedding, that's if I don't turn the camera off between shots and just leave it run. If I had to guess I'd say quite comfortably 5 hours.

[@deezym]

@@RICH_Photography sounds good! Are these affiliated links so you can get some kickback? I’d love to support you if they are

[@RICH_Photography]

Yes they are, that would be great and truly appreciate the support 🙏

[@iSpike]

G’day Mate, Appreciate this video 👍🏻 New Sub here. I am in the process of building a camera rig for my GH5M2. SmallRig gear is well priced and quality built. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@Ted2000-p3s]

What lens are you using thanks

[@RICH_Photography]

For the talking head it’s the Laowa 7.5mm f2 lens

[@terrygriffin5201]

I subscribed because of your excellent explanations. I do have a question. If your were recording externally , where could you place let's say a Samsung SSD or use an Atmos recorder? Thanks in advance!

[@JeffBourke]

does that side handle block the screen?

[@mvpinstitute]

No

[@simonefavaretto4372]

ciao grazie potresti dirmi sulla gh5 come si fa ad impostare lo shutter manualmente cioè per evitare fliccherio luci magari metterlo a 58 o a 62 o a 84 grazie

[@colbywilliams8754]

What is the battery life like from this power bank? GH5 batteries aren’t that great

[@RICH_Photography]

If I'm conscious on how I shoot, in other words turn off my camera when I'm not shooting, I can comfortably shoot an entire wedding. Usually I just leave my camera on the entire time and I use around 1.5 power banks for a wedding. That's at 4K 60 with IBIS on the GH5, the GH5s last longer as no IBIS and if you shoot HD it should last longer.

[@simonefavaretto4372]

can you insert link amazon of rig where you insert matebox? thanks

[@RICH_Photography]

Are you referring to the 15mm rod that the matte box attaches to?

[@simonefavaretto4372]

@@RICH_Photography yes

[@RICH_Photography]

It comes with the Tilta Matte Box 👌 link for the matte box is in description 😉

[@simonefavaretto4372]

@@RICH_Photography aahh ok, all the necessary? also the attachment to the rig?

[@RICH_Photography]

Correct, all in the box 👌

[@Awika25]

@Rich photography : Thanks for this great video ! Is there space to fit a panasonic DMW XLR module below the top handle ? Thanks :-)

[@etsfilmsza]

South Africa lets go...

[@whateveryoucall7031]

this is beautiful set up. thank you and you just earned a sub

[@simonefavaretto4372]

overall I think that the gh5 with the rig and all the accessories becomes very heavy and for freehand work it becomes tiring with the risk of flickering images ....

[@RICH_Photography]

The heavier the rig the smoother the footage, this is evident in the film industry and quite normal in the industry. Once you’ve used it on a few jobs you don’t even realise the weight. I have quite a large gimbal rig and when I go gym I actually exercise those specific muscles. No doubt, you gotta be fit to get through a wedding with a slightly heavy rig but the pay off is worth it.

[@plangoodchips4266]

Nice

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[@StudioWatchwolf]

So sorry about your hat; but the content was okay despite that, thanks.

[@mvpinstitute]

Tremendously helpful thank you!