Turning my Panasonic GH5 into a CINEMA Camera!

Turning my Panasonic GH5 into a CINEMA Camera!
I take my mighty Panasonic Lumix GH5 and build it out into a full cinema camera. In this video we will rig up Panasonic Lumix GH5 and turn it in to nice cinema camera. Of course it doesn't get close to RED or ARRI RAW capabilities, dynamic range and low light capabilities but does to job for my use. Which camera do you use and do you use it with a rig?
Turning my Panasonic GH5 into a CINEMA Camera!
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►HERE IS THE PART TO SECURE YOUR LENS ADAPTER AND REMOVE MOVEMENT
Tilta Lens Adapter Support Compatible with Panasonic GH Series: amzn.to/3hGShXc
►AFFILIATE LINKS:
►GEAR I USED TO BUILD THIS RIG
TILTA Camera Cage: geni.us/GHtiltacage
GH5: hgeni.us/PanasonicLGH5
Atomos Ninja V : geni.us/bestfieldrecorder
TILTA NUCLEUS NANO:geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
Sigma 18-35: geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
TILTA Follow Focus Ring (75-77) and (78-80) Fits perfect: geni.us/fallowfocusring
Viltrox Speedbooster: geni.us/ViltroxSpeedbooster
Andoer V Mount Battery Plate: geni.us/zQovDPg
Andoer NP-F to V-mount Battery Adapter Plate: amzn.to/3nfRzjB
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►If you like my work you can buy me a coffee here: geni.us/buymeacoffeehere
►MY GH5 RIG
TILTA Nucleus Nano: geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
ATOMOS Ninja V Field Recorder Monitor: geni.us/bestfieldrecorder
TILTA Camera Type C Cage GH Series: geni.us/GHtiltacage
PANASONIC Lumix GH5: geni.us/PanasonicLGH5
SIGMA 18-35 1.8 Lens: geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
VILTROX Speedbooster: geni.us/ViltroxSpeedbooster
TILTA Fallow Focus Ring: geni.us/fallowfocusring
UURig Mini Hot Shoe Stand Monitor Mount: geni.us/UUrigmonitormount
UURig Aluminum Rapid Camera Lens ND Filter Mount: geni.us/uurigfilterbracket
Neewer NP-F550 Battery Set for Focus Wheel Handle: geni.us/np-F550
Top down Shots K&F Concept Tripod : geni.us/KFtripod
K&F Concept Black Diffusion Filter 1/4 : geni.us/KFdiffusionfilter
TILTA Top Handle Quick Release: geni.us/tiltatophandle
►GEAR I USED TO CREATE THIS VIDEO
CAMERA: geni.us/PanasonicLGH5
FIELD RECORDER : geni.us/bestfieldrecorder
TILTA NUCLEUS NANO: geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
WIDE ANGLE LENS: geni.us/bestlensgh5
SPEEDBOOSTER : geni.us/ViltroxSpeedbooster
TOP DOWN TRIPOD: K&F Concept SA254T1 : geni.us/KFtripod
FILTER: geni.us/KFdiffusionfilter
GODOX SL60W: geni.us/godoxsl
BIG SOFTBOX: geni.us/LRbB
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►MAIN GEAR
LENS: geni.us/bestlensgh5
CAMERA: geni.us/PanasonicLGH5
FIELD RECORDER : geni.us/bestfieldrecorder
WIRELESS FALLOW FOCUS: geni.us/tiltanucleusnano
DRONE: geni.us/djipro2
GIMBAL: geni.us/gimbalDJIrs2
MICROPHONE: geni.us/myrode
CAMERA BAG: hgeni.us/mycamerabag
GODOX SL60: geni.us/godoxsl
APUTURE 120DII: geni.us/apu120dii
APUTURE LIGHT DOME II: geni.us/LRbB
APUTURE LIGHT DOME MINI: amzn.to/35Ipw5Z
DESK GEAR
MY MONITOR: geni.us/lgmonitor27
MACBOOK: geni.us/mybookpro
LINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION MAY OR MAY NOT BE AFFILIATE LINKS
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[@SonerBaysal]

How did you liked my Panasonic GH5 rig? Do you have any suggestions for this rig? Last but not least what kind of camera setup do you have?

[@davidp158]

Thanks for the very detailed review of this cage. I am interested in this for my GH5, so I can power and control my Nucleus Nano. It's an expensive cage system, but Tilta gear is high quality and it looks like a well designed system. I presume you can attach a quick release plate to the bottom of the cage. Any issues or limitations to attaching a QR plate? Is there any wobble or play in the top handle?

[@SonerBaysal]

@@davidp158 thanks for the feedback 👍 I hope it helped a little. Yes TILTA product s are high quality in general in my opinion. TILTA GH5 supports all QR plate types. You can check my unboxing video for GH5 there you can see the QR mounting parts it comes with + there is enough holes under the cage to mount anything basically. Hope this information helps. Let me know if you have any questions.🤙

[@ProcessedDigitally]

Nice setup mate!

[@SonerBaysal]

@@ProcessedDigitally Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it and appreciate the feedback.

[@eliandean9806]

i know Im asking randomly but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I would love any tricks you can give me.

[@Milcandelas]

This astonishing! Thank you very much for your huge presentation.

[@FilmGradeIII]

wow! this is really nice setup! I want that tilta cage! 😍

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks! I like this setup also quite much TILTA knows what they are doing for sure. Glad to hear that you liked it btw.

[@sandeepmates]

very nice rig ..since i have got gh5 so interesting for me . thanks

[@SonerBaysal]

Glad to hear that you liked it! Hope it was helpful.

[@nihatnl747]

Nice video Soner, thanks.

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks Nihat glad to hear that you liked it.

[@georgesmajerus]

Great Video! I am wondering if it is possible to use the Focus Motor for the zoom instead? Or have a second motor. I was surprised that all handles and motors are for focus and not for smooth zooming which I would love to see. Thanks for the great content you make!

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks! I am glad to hear that you liked it. You can for sure use the focus motor for the zoom as well. I have also focus gear rings attached to the zoom on the lens. That would be more ideal on the autofocus cameras tho. It is hard as a one man crew to control zoom focus and camera same time. But with a autofocus camera it is a gem. I have pre-ordered the Sony A7IV and that is one of my projects stay tuned to see the final result you gonna like it:)

[@nordfilmcompany]

That Tilta cage!😎👌

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear that you liked it! 👍

[@RoadRam]

great Video! is it possible to operate the gh5 with fixed current? that would be an important feature for live streaming

[@igsgarage]

Just got a gh5 for my car channel. Still figuring it out. Amazing features for the price.

[@SonerBaysal]

You gonna love the GH5. For the price you get so many good futures and a workhorse. My Panasonic GH5 handled everything I trow on it. Hope yours will serve you well also.👍

[@LoveLife-tk6fc]

It looks nice! But by the time your done rigging that thing up I'd be done with the film shoot. But it is a nice set up.

[@SonerBaysal]

Haha😆👍Yea setup takes time but it's rewarding.😊 Thanks for the feedback btw.🤙

[@SonerBaysal]

@@wareproduction8779 ikr😂👍🤙

[@LoveLife-tk6fc]

@@wareproduction8779 Of course. But nevertheless depending on the type of shoot you are on. Every second counts. But to each, their own I am sure a rig like this has its uses.

[@ProcessedDigitally]

lol

[@zouhairbenazzouz2536]

Really nice video ! really well explained ! but now you make me want to buy something :D

[@SonerBaysal]

Haha thanks!😂 Glad you liked it but don't buy if you don't need it. Camera gear is bad addiction😃😂

[@zouhairbenazzouz2536]

hahaha definitely not my priority but now its in my mind and it really look so satisfying. I am in love with the GH5 and since I bought it I dont give a f... about any new camera releases. And I love to upgrade it. Take care and thanks for the content

[@SonerBaysal]

@@zouhairbenazzouz2536 glad to hear that you are enjoying your GH5. I am also hooked to my GH5. Tilta is making also really good product s that I enjoy using. Glad to hear that you liked my content.🤙

[@DanielSarli]

Nice rig and a nice breakdown of it :) I was wondering if you can hot-swap the batteries, change one of them while the whole setup is running, or you have to turn everything off and on again after changing them?

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the feedback!👍 You just put another thumb to my wound. That's unfortunately not possible once you take one of the battery out it cuts the power outputs of the V mount battery plate. I wish it would be possible also. But I have to mention that two fully charged Sony NP-F970 batteries last really long and often times there is no need to change battery.

[@perrochicofilms3856]

Nice one Soner

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks! Glad to hear that you liked it🤙👍

[@veecreations7452]

awesome, i have a similar setup but with smallrig parts

[@SonerBaysal]

Smallrig products are also realy good. I went with Tilta becouse I bought Tilta nucleus fallow focus system. Now I can control focus with handle and Nano focus wheel. I am not sure if smallrig has smaller fallow focus system? Of course it is possible to use Nucleus Nano fallow focus system with Smallrig cage. I went with Tilta ecosystem but I am sure Smallrig is awesome as well.🤙👍

[@veecreations7452]

@@SonerBaysal my follow focus is tilta, just the cages, baseplate and the handles are smallrig. unfortunately tilta products are scarcely available where i live.

[@PolluxChung]

I used to do this quite often mostly for the sake of "impressing people". Nowadays I am going very minimal.

[@SonerBaysal]

I am doing exactly the same these days. This become my studio setup If I don't wanna swap batteries😂 I am planing to post also my minimalist setups soon. I hope you will like those at least.🤙

[@pettersand5523]

Hi! THanks for your vid! Very useful info. Liked it alot. Regarding focus rings. Where did you order them? what is the exact name the products?

[@SonerBaysal]

Glad to hear that you liked it! I got the focus rings from Amazon. They are Tilta Tiltaing Seamless Focus Gear Ring. I am using (75-77) and (78-80) they fit perfect to sigma 18-35. I also added product link to video description in case if you cant find them. Let me know if you need more help.

[@pettersand5523]

Thanks Sonor! Great! Also What part dig you use to prevent the lens from Moving When pulling focus?

[@SonerBaysal]

@@pettersand5523 Tilta lens adapter support. You can find it in your local tilta distributor. If you are living in USA i also added the Amazon link to video description.

[@DuneEar]

about the off/on switch, i'm pretty sure every cage has that problem. i have a smallrig cage for mine and i occasionally have issues with flipping it (and my fingers aren't fat either)

[@miriammoriarty8588]

Really interesting, thanks. How would you usually hold this setup, on shoulder or out on front?

[@SonerBaysal]

Actually this lives on my tripod these days. To use it on shoulder there has to be attached shoulder pad. Then it is possible for sure. And on front I disconnect it from bottom plate than it is less heavy for B rolls. Hope this information helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.🤙

[@miriammoriarty8588]

@@SonerBaysal thanks for your reply, I'm about to get the gh5, planning mostly for handheld vids and stills, but inspiring to see how much it can be set up as a more professional rig.

[@SonerBaysal]

@@miriammoriarty8588 Oh i see. Well you gonna love the GH5 its a video beast. And there is so many manufacturers with rid and cage options already TILTA and Smallrig are good example to those. You will be able to rig it depending to your needs for sure. If you need any help or information i am here to help just let me know.

[@miriammoriarty8588]

@@SonerBaysal thanks so much 😊Just ordered the gh5 and my first lens so I've got a lot of learning to do before I attempt a full setup. Something to aim towards though!

[@Beresnev85]

I have an issue with this hdmi holder when try to connect type-c cable.

[@kwentoronto]

thanks for sharing your rig set-up. what is the brand of the GH5 dummy battery? Any risk of using that vs original battery?

[@SonerBaysal]

I got it from aliexpress so I can't recommend it. There is always a risk with dummy battery. You have to make sure it has protections builtin. If you check video carefully you will see I have taped the extra outputs in andoer v mount battery module. You wouldn't like to plug the dummy battery to 15V it can fry your camera and damage it badly if dummy battery doesn't have protection. That's why I don't want to recommend the one that I use which is third party product. It works for me but I don't trust it to recommend someone. Panasonic has its own dummy battery which is more expensive but that I can recommend for sure. Sorry I know this wasn't so big help but I hope you will understand. Let me know if you need more help.

[@kwentoronto]

@@SonerBaysal thanks for your response and the caution. All the best!

[@SonerBaysal]

@@kwentoronto no worries thanks for checking my content also :)

[@erne]

I've gotten the previous version of that Tilta cage with the wooden handle. The problem I have is that every time I shoot 4K @ 60p 10 bit to the Ninja V.... when I press stop from the wooden handle, it won't stop recording and sometimes it doesn't start (I don't have that problem with 24fps 10bit) Do you also have that problem?

[@SonerBaysal]

GH5 is not capable to record 4K 60p 10 bit internally it can only output that format to hdmi output. You can use external recorder to record that footage yes. GH5 itself is not also starting record when i click record in this mode. So its not about to Tilta handle it acts same how GH5 does in this mode. Rest of the modes i had 0 issues record function of the handle. It works in rest of the modes 8 bit and 10 bit only 60p 10 bit dosent works becouse of the GH5 capability. I hope i was ableto understand your question correctly. Let me know if its clear or if you have any other questions. Cheers.

[@Davlet]

nice rig! there is no motor on the zoom ring? why did you put a rubber on it?

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the feedback. I am glad you liked it.👍 I am planning to get tilta-m fallow focus system as well than it will be complete so I will have Nano on zoom and M on the focus ring. Also I ordered Dji rs2 with focus motor so I can put Nano on to gimbal and control both wheels on sigma 18-35.

[@WayneRosa-Australia]

After watching your video I bought this cage kit with the Nano Nucleus - all fine and 2 weeks later the shutter release stopped working all else is fine another shutter release I have works fine, the button obviously still works to turn the handle on and off but shutter does not work the shutter on GH5 II - It did for two weeks now not. Any ideas?

[@SonerBaysal]

I am sorry to hear that you faced with this problem. Mine works just fine and i have been using more than a year now. You said you had another shutter trigger and it works. Thats good news so your camera is totally fine. So problem is on the handle switch or the cable. Double check if you are connecting the cable ports in correct order. If that dosent solves the issue you should contact the company for the guarantee. It looks like you might have a faulty unit. Please keep me updated looking forward for your reply.

[@lightq2984]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@REACTORVISUAL]

did you find a solution for the viltrox moving when pulling focus? im having the same problem

[@SonerBaysal]

Yes! Check my latest video. I explained there how to fix it. Let me know if you need more help.🤙

[@Jailoyal1]

With that set up you can buy a whole Cinema camera 🤦😂🤣 Good Setup Tho💪

[@SonerBaysal]

glad to hear that you liked it!

[@Jailoyal1]

@@SonerBaysal Yes Indeed👍👌

[@claudiogustavosantillan1719]

Good rig dude!! Maybe a matte box would be nice to complete the set up..next time. Bye!

[@SonerBaysal]

I believe so too! than it might feel completed.

[@StudioLabUG]

Interesting

[@justfearrr4070]

Also need a matte box) This guy do camera supermega cinema)

[@SonerBaysal]

Matte box is in my shopping list for sure i also agree it is missing on this rig. thanks for the comment btw!

[@D09657692]

Hi, dope rig brother! Where did you plug the gh5 dummy battery, what port did you use for it?!

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the feedback! You can find the andoer v mount adapter link in the video description that's where I plug the dummy battery. I use 7.2Volt port. If you use 3th party dummy battery make sure it is connected to 7.2V higher voltages might fry your GH5. I don't trust any 3th party dummy battery to plug it to higher voltages.

[@D09657692]

@@SonerBaysal thanks for quick response, I was wondering if it’s worth to get de Andoer V-mount plate and now I’m sure that this piece of equipment will help me on my work! Thank you and all the best!

[@SonerBaysal]

@@D09657692 it is actually really handy since you can power everything with Sony batteries which will last longer. I have 0 worries now when I start to shoot I know full batteries will last enough to power my whole gear. Glad I could help let me know if you need anything. Have a good one👍

[@theupcomingana906]

Really like it but can't do that 😊

[@renatopico7282]

Interesting setup can you use the tilta handwheel remote control at the same time wirelessly while connected to the to the the tilta focus powered handle if did I'm willing to buy both thanks waiting for your reply!

[@SonerBaysal]

Sorry for the late reply. You can control the TILTA focus motor wirelessly while connected to the to the the TILTA focus powered handle. There is only one drawback. You have to control it with wireless TILTA handwheel remote or TILTA focus powered handle. They dont work same time once you turn the TILTA handwheel remote it deactivates the TILTA focus powered handles focus wheel. But other functions keeps working on the handle such as record button. Also it keeps powering up the fallow focus motor. I hope i didn't confuse you let me know if this was clear enough or if you have more questions.

[@renatopico7282]

@@SonerBaysal thank you for ur reply I've buy the power handle which I prefer wired powered by lp-e6 and I'm waiting for my nano motor which not include the handwheel my choice for running gun thanks again so I made my decision to right purchase

[@SonerBaysal]

@@renatopico7282 that's really good news. Glad I could help! Let me know the final result. I hope you will like it!👍

[@renatopico7282]

@@SonerBaysal yeah sure in fact I received the motor today I'll let you know thanks again!

[@renatopico7282]

Hi I received my my tilta nano motor and guess what? they sent me a complete set of wireless follow focus system while I paid for motor only which I choose in their variation it happens to me in tilta products two times it's a win-win hehe but in smallrig sometime they sent u wrong item!

[@Davlet]

Hi everyone! I can't figure out one thing about follow focus. People buy Nuclear Nano motors, Tilta follow focus systems etc. Why no one makes just a knob, that can be plugged into GH5 micro usb port? So that focusing is controlled by that knob. I am talking about lenses with their own motors like popular Sigma 18-35. My Moza Aircross 2 has a knob that can control GH5's focusing. Please someone just produce that KNOB!

[@ping3488]

Can't find the focus ring in your description... ! thanks

[@SonerBaysal]

sorry i havent seen your comment for some reason .If you still need the rings here is a link. amzn.to/3bK5Fqc

[@ping3488]

@@SonerBaysal Thanks for your response

[@ErickdeVasconcelosFilmes]

Will the cable deliver 10 bit 4k 400mbs to atomos ninja?

[@SonerBaysal]

The one I have is 8K cable so yes it is able to.

[@ginopezzini]

That’s insane....it reminds me about modding an Harley Davidson....maybe with the same amount of money spent for this rig you would afford an Ursa....anyway...very impressive job...👍💪

[@SonerBaysal]

lol! Well GH5 is Harley Davidson of indie filmmakers now :) Ursa is waayyyy more expensive but i wish for sure. Glad to hear you liked it!👍

[@lordvesalius]

mmm... i dont think so. This tilta kit is 460 USD, and the Ursa alone is 6000. Plus, to use the Ursa on set you still MUST rig it (you can't use those real cameras without a rig, and the bigger ones don't even have a screen). This is a nice rig indeed.

[@ginopezzini]

@@lordvesalius you'r right..I was just kidding....Ursa is on another planet....

[@SonerBaysal]

@@lordvesalius ursa is out of my league for sure😂 glad to hear you liked the rig.🤙

[@lordvesalius]

@@SonerBaysal I have a GH5 too, but with a cheaper rig ;-)

[@alejandrocampollo]

would be nice to see it with a matte box

[@SonerBaysal]

Yup I think that's the only missing artifact to complete the puzzle.😁

[@TheDominicballard96]

Unfortunately the metabones speed booster has that weird play to it as well

[@SonerBaysal]

I solved that problem couple of days ago. Bought tilta adapter holder piece for 30$. Now there is 0 play. I can recommend if you own a Tilta cage.

[@TheDominicballard96]

I might have to get it cuz I'm building out my GH5S

[@SonerBaysal]

www.cinegearpro.co.uk/products/tilta-lens-adapter-support-for-panasonic-gh-series this is the product. I bought it from a local camera shop. I am sure you can also find it.

[@darrendcunha3216]

What bags do you use to bring rig around ? thanks

[@SonerBaysal]

I am using Lowepro Protactic 450AW. I love this bag. Its rugged and big enough for my needs. This rig goes to peaces fast so if i want i am able to fit more gear in it. Of course Tripod is attached outside. Soon i will make "Whats in my camera bag video" so stay tuned for more detail. Let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers.

[@darrendcunha3216]

@@SonerBaysal thanks 🙏

[@SonerBaysal]

No worries.🤙

[@ShizzledStonebricks]

You can also get rid of the Viltrox play with a small speedbooster holder that screws in the lower side of the speedbooster and the front of the cage. It looks like your Tilta cage also got the screw holes for that. SmallRig produces that kind of speedbooster holder, it's pretty cheap (around 10€ I think) as well.

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the advice I find out tilta has adapter holder as well. Now there is 0 play! Thanks again👍

[@TheFankybot]

Follow focus motor need to be used with PL but not with any consumer mount .. or use metabones adapter with mount to rig

[@SonerBaysal]

Thanks for the info. I actually fixed the issue with an adapter. You can check it in my latest rig setup video of you are interested.

[@TheFankybot]

@@SonerBaysal anyway i think using gh5, bm or something like that with "CINEMATIC RIG" si funny and gaming to filmmaker. if alone videographer using sony will be better solution. ( autofocus, profiles, videoquality) if u really DOP in big project use arri alexa mini or with team. gaffer puller etc..

[@TheFankybot]

@@SonerBaysal i used gh5. it worst cam for solo videography...

[@TheFankybot]

just try any of the latest sony cam. fx3 a7c, a7m4, a7s3. a6600/6400 try autofocus and u willl never want to. back anything else...

[@SonerBaysal]

@@TheFankybot well I just switched to Sony A7IV 😅 I still have the GH5 but feels like I will not need it anymore.🤔

[@MrAbhishekdavid]

can lumix gh5 shoot 10 bit 422 120 fps video?please reply.thanks.

[@SonerBaysal]

Wow! i wish :) But no lumix GH5 cant shoot 10 bit 422 120fps.

[@MrAbhishekdavid]

@@SonerBaysal thanks for reply .

[@SonerBaysal]

@@MrAbhishekdavid you are welcome. let me know if you need more help.

[@MrAbhishekdavid]

@@SonerBaysal i am looking for a cheap camera that can shoot 422 10 bit 120 fps.

[@SonerBaysal]

@@MrAbhishekdavid 1080P or 4K?

[@davidlstevens]

What about a matte box?

[@SonerBaysal]

I have been thinking about it already for a long time but it is really hard to decide witch one😂 I have been going in between Tilta and Polarpro. Do you have any experience with any of these?

[@eurekafilmsNz]

looks pretty cool , but It defeats the point of a GH5, a compact and powerful camera. All my videos are shot in a GH5 and I never needed any crazy rig to capture the shots I needed.

[@SonerBaysal]

For sure it is not a must. GH5 and lens is enough for the job. But this rig pretty much stays in my studio and i disconnect the main cage if i am taking it outside. So its easier to zip it. I have another video coming up this week. I will be explaining those setups in that video.

[@eurekafilmsNz]

@@SonerBaysal I think there is no right set up.... there is only the right setup for you. As longes and you are happy with it, is the most important thing.

[@Meqa]

So? Looks cool but theres no footage

[@danifilm7205]

And so... how much all this costs ??!

[@TheFankybot]

11:22 poor lens mount -_-

[@giarrizzomauro]

Gh5 non lavora con il focus peaking di Atomos V! È un vero disastro. SONO DELUSO.

[@ailtvonline3121]

Does this guy know what a cinema camera is?

[@deanarnold2713]

I lost the will to live watching him rig up the GH5... What a waste of time. This is like buying a sports car then attaching a caravan to it... Buy a BMPCC or a box/cube camera if you want to rig it up like a maniac.

[@sinachrisciri6075]

Lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️