BMPCC4K Rig Tour – Tilta, Smallrig, Azden & more!

After some false starts and a lot of returned products, I finally settled on a rig solution that works amazingly well for my BMPCC4K.

** TABLE OF CONTENTS **

0:00 – Intro
0:39 – Support system
2:15 – Tilta base and 15mm rod setup
3:04 – Handle system
4:51 – Loving the Tilta Rosette Power Handle
6:09 – Adhesive wrap?
7:12 – The camera cage (Tilta vs Smallrig)
9:03 – Lens choices and why a native MFT zoom works for me
11:48 – My lens quick change adapter: Dream FX filter + Mini Matte Box + XUME Variable ND solution
13:35 – Talking a bit more about my quick change solution with my other lenses
14:51 – Top handle and monitor solution
15:53 – Microphone solution
16:38 – Let’s talk power solutions and why I don’t power everything from one battery
18:49 – Standing up to give you a better idea of how the rig handles
21:31 – Another angle of the rig handlng
22:16 – More info on the LH5H monitors EXCELLENT bluetooth controls for the BMPCC4K
22:59 – A demo of the tripod fluid head / slider combo (and tips if your Zeapon Micro starts acting up)
25:18 – Wrap up…or is it?
26:36 – Almost forgot to talk about media! Why I shoot on SD cards instead of CFast / SSD
27:44 – The real wrap up

** ADDITIONAL NOTES **

Check my comments below…

** RIG PARTS LIST **

— SUPPORT —
Cayer BV30L 72 Inch Tripod with K3 Fluid Head: https://amzn.to/3jvGWXj
Zeapon Micro 2 Camera Slider: https://amzn.to/3ozsp0g
Libec QR Adapter Plate: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1391656-REG/libec_ap_x_adapter_plate.html

— RODS / HAND CONTROLS / POWER STATION —
Tilta TA-BSP-15 15mm LWS Baseplate: https://amzn.to/3mun3BO
SMALLRIG 15mm Camera Rods (8 Inch) for 15mm Rail Rod Support System: https://amzn.to/2HGJYKO
Sevemeoct Universal Y-Shaped Lens Support: https://amzn.to/3mqZMk7
SMALLRIG 15mm Rod Clamp with Rosette (x2): https://amzn.to/31Qa7y7
SMALLRIG Right Side Rosette Wooden Handle: https://amzn.to/3oxO1Kv
Tiltaing Side Focus Handle Type II (F570 Battery): https://amzn.to/2HF2L9T
Fotga Power Adapter Cable for NP-F970 Battery Plate: https://amzn.to/3ousdiW
SMALLRIG 15mm Railblock Rod Clamp with 1/4″-20 Thread: https://amzn.to/2TyKsFu
2 Pack NP-F970 Battery (with battery life monitor: https://amzn.to/2HKbQOj
NP-F550 Replacement Camera Batteries (2 Pack) and Rapid Dual Charger Set: https://amzn.to/2TzNZDx

–CAMERA, AUDIO AND CAGE–
Tilta HDMI 90-Degree Adapter for BMPCC 4K: https://amzn.to/2G32tbZ
SMALLRIG Cold Shoe Extension Outrigger Hot Shoe Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3kzFjsT
Seadream 2PACK 6 inch 4-Pole 3.5mm Extension Cable for Mic: https://amzn.to/34wWwNW
Monoprice High Speed HDMI Cable – 1 Foot: https://amzn.to/3oxR4Cr
Azden SMX-30 Stereo/Mono Switchable Video Microphone with Furry Windshield Cover: https://amzn.to/34zWbdo

–LENSES AND FOCUS SYSTEM–
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens: https://amzn.to/2G8mJcq
Tilta Seamless Focus Gear Ring (66 to 68mm) for Olympus 12-40mm: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1562194-REG/tilta_ta_fgr_6668_seamless_focus_gear_ring.html
SIRUI 50mm F1.8 1.33XAnamorphic Cinema Lens: https://amzn.to/35HyUp5
Pergear TPU Follow Focus Ring for SIRUI 50mm Cinema Lens: https://amzn.to/3kNlWgd
SIRUI 35mm F1.8 1.33X Anamorphic Cinema Lens: https://amzn.to/37H5J8u
Altura Photo 67-77MM Step-Up Ring: https://amzn.to/3e1R4G0
SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 Ultra Wide Angle Lens: https://amzn.to/34ya0Jc
Tilta Nucleus-Nano Wireless Lens/Focus Control System: https://amzn.to/37KnfZl
Tilta Nucleus-Nano Run/Stop Cable for BMPCC 4K: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tilta-Nucleus-Nano-Run-Stop-Cable-for-BMPCC-4K-6K/254675303070?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Tiltaing Mini Matte Box MB-T15: https://amzn.to/2TyMXaQ
Gadget Place 77mm Diameter Extension Ring/Spacer: https://amzn.to/3oAF1nM
PRISM LENS FX Dream FX 77mm Filter: https://www.prismlensfx.com/products/dream-fx-filter
Xume MFXLA77 Lens Adapter 77mm: https://amzn.to/34wY3Uc
Xume MFXFH77 Filter Holder 77mm: https://amzn.to/3e1R7Sc
XUME 77mm Lens Cap – Difficult to find (discontinued). Freewell alternative might work: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561882-REG/freewell_fw_77_mlc_77mm_magnetic_lens_cap.html
K&F Concept 77mm Fader ND Filter: https://amzn.to/3mvDX34

— TOP HANDLE AND MONITOR —
SmallRig Top NATO Handle with NATO Rail: https://amzn.to/2TyKFIM
SMALLRIG Monitor Holder Mount for Camera Field Monitors, Friction: https://amzn.to/2HFWOcx
PortKeys LH5H 5.2 inch Camera Monitor: https://amzn.to/3jzUbGf
NITZE Camera Monitor Cage for Portkeys LH5H: https://amzn.to/3kzekgV
Portkeys Control Cable for TILTA Nucleus-Nano Control Cable (to control Nucleus Nano from monitor): https://amzn.to/2TrAztv

— MEDIA AND MISC ACCESSORIES —
Tenba Cineluxe Shoulder Bag 21: https://amzn.to/3e37AWd
Adhesive Foam Strip, 4 Inch Length X 4 Inch Width X 1/16 Inch: https://amzn.to/3kG27HC
Neewer Camera Screw Kit, 16 Pieces: https://amzn.to/34zcU0l
Neewer Rubber-Coated Metal Camera Lens Filter Remover Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2HELNII

BMPCC4K Rig Tour – Tilta, Smallrig, Azden & more!

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