What I use, Camera rigs + support gear for film work. GH4 - a7s set ups.

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Channel: Blake Evans · 2017 · Film & Animation

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Here is a few suggestions for camera rigs and set ups that work well for me with mirrorless/DSLR video cameras.
Shoulder rigs, external recorders, steady cams, lightweight and low light. A bit of every thing here. :)
(I am mostly using Sony a7s and Panasonic GH4.)
Options for-
-Run and gun 00:46
-Optimal image quality 04:42
-Casual and lightweight 14:56
-Steady cam 18:22
-Low light 22:09

Gear-
Cameras-
Sony a7s, Panasonic GH4

Metabones adaptors- EF-E mk4, EF-m43 XL speedbooster

Lenses-
Canon 70-200mm f2.8 mk2
Canon 24-205mm f4
Sigma 50mm f1.4 art
Samyang 14mm f2.8
Lumix nocticron 42.5mm f1.2
Olympus 12mm f2

Support gear
Manfrotto 535 carbon tripod
Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid head
Fotga 500 DPS2 follow focus and rails
Fotga DP 3000 shoulder pad
Fotga rigid handles
Joby gorillapod

Atomos Ninja Assassin
FHugen cage with top handle
Dinkum systems DSLR pro pack
Neewer 7-inch adjustable arm
Ex-Pro Sony On-The-Move 16000mAh Rechargeable Battery
Genustech Eclipse Variable ND filter
Laing handheld P-04 stabilizer

Please see these links for examples of these set ups in use-
https://youtu.be/Dz-nBeIIYpE

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