This 1 Piece Of Gear Changed My Entire Videography Career (SmallRig VB99 Pro)

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[@YCImaging]

S/O to those silver tin lights, they got me by! Make sure to enter the giveaway!

[@DBApodcast]

Greetings from The Netherlands. I can really relate to your struggles. My name ie @EduardoGoeloe and I'm grateful for your knowledge and content!

[@alex_lionspaw]

I really love how real your stories are. The ones people can relate to. It's my 5th month being full-time filmmaker and I just wanna thank you for helping me grow to that point 🙏🏼♥️🇨🇿

[@robertpdavenportii2908]

Battery powered lights are so empowering, I have recently transitioned to v-mount batteries for my field gear supplemented by power banks.The weight savings in comparison to coiled extension power cords and cable troughs is amazing. It left me some space for solar panels to charge up my power banks on day time shoots.

[@cabotti]

Totally agree of this handle! I bought it and it change my way of recording videos! Thanks!

[@LoneVisionary]

Your videos are a constant in my career, at every stage I find my self coming back here to receive game that helps me level up. Thank You! @LoneVisionary

[@createhervoice]

Very proud of the content you have now you been shooting for a long time an you inspire us YC

[@GDoggProductions]

love love love your grind! always coming back to your videos 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ScottfromCalifornia]

thank you! this was the minimal rig setup I was looking for. :)

[@510visualz]

I feel you on this! When I was working at my last job and I learned about v mounts and gold mounts it unlocked a new level to me!! Then seeing ALL the uses and all the things you can power on them!!! Crazy!

[@jclcreativephotovideo]

I bought one during Black Friday, my first V-mount battery. For me where it changed things was the ability to keep it plugged in for long recordings without having to swap the NPF batteries I was using before. Especially when you just need to change settings at home and then have to swap batteries to make sure you always have full batteries on the rig. Now it just stays plugged in until I need to pack it up for a shoot.

[@FelixCervantes]

We all have been there. When I was a kid, I used a red Christmas light as a darkroom safelight. I was using my parents twin reflex camera so I only needed to make contact prints. Fond memories from a long ago makes you appreciate the gear you have now.

[@videowijzer]

Good simple rig. No need for a top handle. The Side handle on the right makes more sense to manual focus (at least in my case)

[@billem16]

I want to get one and that is my thought as well. But I’m a little confused because if I need to adjust aperture or something my fingers aren’t really near those controls anymore

[@GTodd02]

Love your content, I have been following you for a couple years. Everything you have posted has helped my video journey in some way so thank you, thank you.

[@sebasfilmedit]

That rotating handle is nice!

[@chrismcduffiephoto]

Mini v-mounts (especially those with USB-C to replace charging blocks) were a game changer. Also, get that monitor on a low profile nato rail for quick setup/teardown

[@ma-scalia8629]

Just picked up my Amaran 300c so having a V mount would come in clutch fr 😭 thank you for the consistent quality content @mascframes

[@Charliebzo]

Moment of serendipity: Around the time where you first started vlogging, I went and bought those tin lights. I have my first music video shoot in YEARS tomorrow and I have an idea for a light effect that requires it to be clamped to an oscillating fan. Long story short, guess what I found buried in the bottom of my closet this morning 😂😂😂

[@trippij8]

This was such a good video, can you possibly do some rig ideas/reviews for the Sony A7 series? Some review budget options for cages, monitors tripods etc would be dope.

[@lofidarkambient]

I love the way how you tell & film your stories!

[@ozielmelendez]

Glad you talk about v mount because I’ve been making music videos for quite so,e time and this is actually,y first time buying and using a V mount battery and brother! Smallrig is just perfect for my amarán 60 D

[@shutterchiefphotography]

Thank you. I didn't know if I wanted to go with smallrig or neewer. I think you explained that masterfully.

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Same here man!!! I just discovered these battery powered LEDs and I feel complete and total freedom. I’m shooting my first feature now

[@papawisbidyos322]

My first time to watch your video, I find it informative specially for a beginner like me. Keep posting more informative videos bro...

[@philosocrates]

You have been inspiring me to go out and just play around to discover new looks. Working with some metal bands in the future!

[@The-Logician]

I just picked up one of these smallrig batteries two days ago, along with a 100W PD charging block. I'm going to test duration to completely discharge and recharge on my rig, and whether it will have enough juice to power the voltage hungry C70 for the full discharge of the battery. I have done the budget v-mount batteries in the past with Wasabi, Neweer, etc, essentially all the same cheap battery with different brand names on them. These cheap budget v-mounts cannot power the C70 after they get to 50% charge which is annoying. If these Smallrig 99's hold up, I will definitely be open to buying a few more to replace the older budget v-mounts.

[@ialexlike]

Love you videos! ⭐ All lineup of SmallRig betteries is very beautiful, compact and of course very useful 👌

[@the_headlesschicken]

I'm still using knock-off China NP-F batteries. It does its job so far. But you are right, the ability to film everywhere anytime not worrying about power is golden!

[@BipolarSpider]

Grab the Smallrig Hawklock for your monitor, even faster pull down no tools

[@AlexAbsolute]

Swapping out my smallrig wooden side handle for that adjustable asap, looks way more useful. Also just waiting on the Smallrig VB99, excelent battery

[@reanthegreat]

I like how with v mounts is you can use them as a counterbalance on your rig for comfort. And the flat end is a third point of contact sometimes. The NPFs are a little small for this. SWIM__________________________ (26 underscores)

[@rickman6972]

Just finished building a Sony a7IV rig yesterday and got the vb50, most expensive battery I've ever gotten but I'll definitely have to get another one for when I invest in lights

[@juanpayan6956]

Glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work. You inspire me to get out and shoot.

[@hourvoyses3522]

Them car headlights came in clutch

[@barnesstudios]

Yes sir! Using 1 battery to charge both my camera and monitor is the best thing ever. Wish I bought it sooner

[@reesebrucker3826]

Hi Chrystopher, thank you for sharing your camera rig. Have you perfected your wires yet, and would be able to comment that below? I am trying to build out a rig, and I was curious if you're happy with your wire setup now. Thank you!

[@counthopkins9380]

@counthopkinsjr ALWAYS dropping that Knowledge! Thanks again.

[@CEONTHEMAKING]

@CEONTHEMAKING This video right on time!

[@stephenjohnson2651]

Great video man! I learn so much from your experience bro!! Keep it up!!

[@sixofsix]

so humble. most people would trip about people in the comments calling out the KZbinr.

[@hytzavibe]

I’m new to the video space!! Your videos definitely give me direction ‼️ thank you

[@savillecreations8046]

I’ve got a couple of these as well. Excellent.

[@mikethelycangaming5703]

Bro, I’ve been watching your channel for years. Just getting back into videography and just purchase a Sony7sii. Trying out this camera because it’s really good in low light and the specs at the time were good lol. 8bit 4K isn’t the greatest but learning the camera is key. Not always about Red,Arri ,Cannon and etc. So I’m on a journey to see what limits I can take a sensor but also learning lighting. Keep doing you bro love the content very insightful and I’ve learned a lot over the years from you. @MikeTheLycan

[@Charliebzo]

Man, I’m just getting back into it myself. For whatever reason I stopped working for myself and took a safe job doing boring work. Earlier this year something clicked and I realized I can do both for now. I have to do both for now. So here I am, getting back to it. Glad I’m not the only one. Good luck bro!

[@lil.visuals2637]

I love your videos man seen your channel grow keep going!!

[@georgewoolf6300]

Great to see the love for V Mount batteries... they do allow for lighting freedom!

[@jefferson.castillo]

Storytelling is A1!

[@bunkertons]

You have the best voice, man!

[@roachfromla4469]

Solid vibes and I enjoy watching these stories 🤘

[@YoungDecent1]

I can use a vmount battery with one of my small LED lights. Wow.👏 I do wonder how do you distribute the Power with the v Mount battery and lights?

[@joeumali7375]

@jumalian - i rock the same plate and a very similar side handle, though mine is just for the left side.

[@JeanWJoseph]

The Adjustable side handleeeee tho🤯

[@BLKxWYTMedia]

not the headlights lmao been there bro

[@palmtree.z]

I needed this video i didn’t realize the significance of a cage until now

[@kidglove55]

Appreciate you doing videos for us artists. I am new to videography, so I am looking for all the help I can get.

[@Chefbiggfluff]

Nice Rig nice content. One side question I would like to ask… what desktop would you recommend to edit vlogs?

[@presfate]

😂😂😂😂😂 you wild for them specific lights from Wally world

[@creativepicnl]

Im struggling between this one and the pocket 3 since it has a 1 inch sensor so better low light performance and a bit more separation. man this does look like a lot of fun I gotta say! I need to get one of these two and Im really struggling which one to get! it's harder every day since both have brilliant performance!

[@LGTVPRODUCTIONS]

Just finished a Wedding in Atlanta with this on a Sony FX30... all day Power...very Dope!

[@ParWars_Golf]

This may solve battery issues when filming our golf matches! Looks super legit

[@ParWars_Golf]

@parwars_golf for the contest

[@RyanHolbert-m7q]

Bui loving your vids man all the way out here in the Bahamas. This shit is really inspiring.

[@kenito74]

Mannnn.. I remember the days of those Home Depot lights, ended up all dented, but they worked! And yes..lighting my first music videos with car headlights! LOL Salute brother! @SpanishFlyMedia

[@quallsb72]

Ive used those "cheap" lights early in my career lol Love your content!

[@engineerfpv]

Most important thing to me is that you can get rid of your lp e6 or npf batteries for monitors/ wireless transmiters and power up everything from one battery, and only care to charge one thing. @engineerfpv

[@iamfatness]

V Mount was a game changer for me as well - 1amfatness

[@kevin-haggerty]

Let’s goooo!! Dude I’m about to make the switch from the R6 to the R5C due to having a ton of video work. And we all know the battery that canon used won’t even last 30 min 🤣. Cheers to the winner🫶🏼

[@paydtv2x]

That battery is definitely a game changer.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TheRealTraviShotz]

That’s me YC 💪🏽

[@Kidhollywood]

@Kidhollywood I have one of these and they are amazing. My Komodo X setup could def use another one thou!

[@JuanNoguera]

Great video I can’t agree more with you about V batteries!

[@coltonmonroe9824]

I also fucked heavy with your last video on how the music video indusrty is and the realities of it. Love to see more of those nuanced takes!

[@NightPhoenixPress]

My guy with the silver clamp lights! 😂😂😂😂

[@book.richhitz]

fire gym bro!!! always dropping quality

[@byshaneb]

Well the light did its work though😏😏

[@famusaaa]

Let’s get it YC SALUTEEEE

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

The pain of doing a great take, only to realize the audio is bad. Been there, done that!

[@kolorbrown]

@kolorbown I still got them silver lights!!

[@THSimagery]

I would want to see that mount a little shorter in the back

[@alphaandomegaproductions5073]

I appreciate you for making this and all your content bruh. Unfortunately the SmallRig batteries are unusable for anyone who owns a V-Raptor or Komodo X. The D Tap port is on the wrong side for my V Raptor making it useless. I like the battery and when I heard that they were coming out with a new version next month, I thought they would move the D Tap port, but nope. I honestly don't understand the logic because I don't have this problem with any other v-mount batteries. The others either have a d tap on both sides or the top or the bottom. They would sell a lot more batteries if they moved that port.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

nice! ive been waiting for someone to make that rotating handle for the right side of the camera! i have the one on the left side but the hdmi gets in the way.

[@pureheartvisuals]

Great video Bro… I need to budget for this one. 🎞️

[@danielenvisions]

How long does the v mount battery last you when paired with the lights? Mainly want them for my amaran 200x and aputure 300d. Thanks again for the content YC! 🤝🏾🤝🏾

[@biong4real]

saw what you did at the end there. Beautiful

[@AlexGonzalezFilms]

Did you switch the c70 for the R5C? 👀 awesome video btw always here for your content ❤

[@LuiCardenasphotography]

That's so awesome man! I'm fairly new to video and looking to upgrade my setup.

[@udovelvet]

I love the freedom but not the expense of v mount batteries.. would love to win, Thanks for the videos regardless!

[@Letterjay]

@letterjay got these in my cart rn lol! haven't pulled the trigger

[@lost0200]

@timchanmedia love using vmount batteries as well!

[@JosephelLeon]

Thanks!

[@KevinvanDiest]

Nice video, but just curious.. why side handle on the ‘built in side handle(grip’? Is it the rotation?

[@huakeeeem]

Quick question, can i run my atomos shinobi off the vb50 using a the battery eliminator without frying my monitor?

[@4thwalltvandfilm]

@digicineman. love the v-mount lights god stuff. thank you..

[@joseantoniotorres5]

so how do you handled to stabilize handheld shoots? I see that canon R5C doesn't have IBIS neither de canon 50 mm f/1.2

[@TyroneLT]

If I already have a SmallRig cage, with that Side Handle work with it? Does it come with a NATO rail?

[@bwest6275]

Love your hustle bro ✊

[@cafeundergroundshow]

Do you have a trailer for your film course? And what is covered?

[@presidentbeast0604]

I would love to try the 99pro I got the 50 a while back it just isn’t enough!

[@ZachLangProductions]

Ive been looking to invest in to some v mount batteries! this looks sweet; this would be nice to have!

[@Shaolinfinest]

Smallrig really out here making v mount batteries look great again. @skinnybutfitguy

[@wyattx3]

Great information.

[@OfficialSLKL]

Hey man, you had me the first 20 seconds of the vid. Just wanna say ‘Jesus loves you man, never forget’. Great video by the way 🤟🏽 blessings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@EriveFilms]

Cametv make one too, smaller size and half the price