Thank you so much! We hope to get some more content out soon. Anything you 'd like to see?

@@skyvistaproductions118 70-200mm on the rs2

Don't have one of those!

@@Th3wobbler Why would you wanna do that?

Thank you!

Thanks! Haha, I know, me too! Especially with that swivel chair, lol.

i know Im asking randomly but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

@Sergio Benton Instablaster ;)

Great to hear! Enjoy it. Happy shooting!

Thanks, Robin! Love the Sigma. Only drawback for me is the weight. But overall, worth it for the 1.8 with zoom.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Okay. Then I need to hit the gym ;)

Thank you!

Thanks!!

Internal batteries for shoots where switching them out isn't an issue, and a JuiceBox battery for longer shoots.

Are you in SH?

@@skyvistaproductions118 I used to live in North Bay hills. We've moved up to westchase now.

@@whothetechknows Nice, we’re in SH, use to be in The Eagles. We switched.

@@skyvistaproductions118 sounds good :-) maybe I'll run into you guys one day when I'm out practicing with my new gimbal that's on the way. Keep up the great posts

Thanks 👍 Yes, well worth it.

Check this: www.dji.com/mobile/support/compatibility/rs-2/bmpcc4k Cfast solves it too, if you can stomach the price.

Thank you very much!

@@skyvistaproductions118 You are welcome my friend! I really hope you do more videos like this, you have a really comedic feel to the videos! Looks like your having a really great time, and it resonated with me! Much love brother! 🙏

@@marcusgregoryrichardson22 yes, we can’t wait to get some more of these! KZfaq is a side side gig to our side gig, so time is always an issue. Appreciate the kind words! Much love, bro.

Thanks! Glad it helped!

You can use RavenEye on your phone for a monitor and still use the SSD. Everything we did in the video was with an SSD in the usb-c port. We also bought a CFast card to free up the port for additional camera control.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Thank you.

Thanks! It seems there are a fair bit of set up videos already out there. Is there something particular you are interest in that no one seems to be covering?

Yeah, I need to do some follow up tests. Balance needs to be spot on. Might do an update if I can get rid of the wobble.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Very curious to know how it goes! I also see everyone put an arca mount under their cage, and that on an arca->Manfrotto plate included... but can you also just directly use a Manfrotto plate under the cage, and put it on the gimbal? Thanks! :)

@@stevegek It's a combination of balancing it pefectly and reducing motor strength in the app. the lower the strength the smoother and less wobbling. Also having a correct "walk" (not ninja but upright and rolling off your feet) will add to a better stabilization and less or no wobbling at all.

Thank you!

Thanks! Internal batteries for shoots where switching them out isn't an issue, and a JuiceBox battery for longer shoots.

haha

Thank you so much!

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying it!

Thanks! The 3D focus unit? I’m thinking it won’t work with the Sigma because no hard stops on the lens.

Yeah, it’s true. That was the focus ring I already had on there, so it wasn’t any problem for me. But it does seem a bit limited for smaller barrel lenses. The focus ring is from Tilta and it was three or four dollars, so it may be worth it for you.

For now, just using the internal batteries. Most gimble work we do allows for battery swaps (no need for long takes). We do have Juicebox batteries that will power for about two hours that we can mount to the rig, if necessary.

I mounted a small vmount on top of mines and it’s balances. After seeing this video I’m thinking about taking it off or smoother footage

Yes, a SmallRig cheese plate needed to barely offset it. I don’t think you’d have any problem with the cage (weight-wise) as long as it’s balanced properly.

Glad it was helpful!

No, we either use internal batteries for short shoots or a Juicebox battery for long shoots.

Yes, active track and phone monitoring are via WiFi. Everything you saw us do was with no USB C. With USB C plugged in, which means no T5, you can get some camera controls through the gimble, like record start/stop, ISO, etc.

I’d attach any external battery to the gimble itself rather than the camera - that way the motor doesn’t have the extra weight. I attach the Juicebox to the gimble with no problem.

Thanks! Internal batteries for shoots where switching them out isn't an issue, and a JuiceBox battery for longer shoots. And you don't have to take the camera off to switch the batteries - just have to slide it a little.

Thanks for the sub!

No cable solution, but you only lose remote camera control. Not a big deal.

A SmallRig cheese plate to offset the P4k and a Tilta SDD holder for the T5.

yea nobody talks about this

No, you cannot. We use internal batts for short takes and Juicebox for longer.

It’s adjustable, So you can keep it out of the way.

Used a SmallRig cheese plate.

I have a Juicebox mouted to the gimble handle.

I don’t see a reason to do that because you can set the RS2 in a mode where the pan axis stays fixed, can’t you? I know the motors will shut off if there is an overload and the gimble will go into standby mode (such as if you mechanically locked the axis) but you’d be putting strain on the motor until it did and then it would stop responding. So, in short, I wouldn’t do it.

@@skyvistaproductions118 No, on the RS2 there is only a mode where the pan axis stays fixed on a point of interest regardless of where you turn the handle. I think you misunderstood what I wanted...NOW the bigger DJI gimbal R2 has whats called a 2 axis mode where you can externally lock the pan axis so whether you turn the gimbal left or right it turns witout any delay at all... almost as if you had the camera on a glidecam or flycam and turned it with your fingers.... On the RS2 the closest you can do to mimic that is turn the deadban completely off, put in sport mode and maybe crank up the motor strength in advanced motor parameters on the app... thats why for very fast moving sport type videos I like glidecams because they give the quickest most natural pan movements with no lag

I'd spring for the RS2 to give yourself more flexibility. 85mm is a pretty long lens for a gimble - not ideal. I'd recommend something in the 16 to 50mm range for a gimble.

Yes, you need the focus motor for the Sigma (unless you use your hand to adjust focus).

It’s a great combination that I highly recommend. However, if you thought you would be shooting a good deal of action footage of the team (like on the field with them) I might recommend something with auto focus like the Sony A7S III (which I also own), The Pocket 4K is a Cinema Camera, it is designed for movies and documentaries. If that is the content you would be shooting, it’s perfect and I don’t think you can beat the image. But tracking a moving subject on the run with manual focus and a shallow depth of field is nearly impossible, If you’ve seen any professional American football games recently, many of them have gone to using a Sony auto focus SLR on a gimbal for their guy on the field camera (use to be a full steady cam rig). In these buttery shots you see the shallow depth of field and the auto focus at work.

Not using the 3D focus with the sigma. No need to calibrate if using the focus wheel. Powering with internal batts or Juicebox. Settings are at default.

Record start and stop, and maybe ISO?

Haven’t tried it yet. Keep in mind that there was no stabilization in camera, lens or post. The Resolve stabilization would clean that right up!

@@skyvistaproductions118 true, just wondering as the ronin S had the same issues with the long body format of the bmpcc4k so wondering if it was fixed, thanks again for this review!

@@charlesalexander4156 , yes, hopefully I can get to tweaking a bit and see if it can get even better.

I would like it too ! I don't want to buy a full SmallRig for just a SSD 😥

I have it all the way over but I’m using a SmallRig cheese plate to offset the camera.

Yes, if you plug it into the USB C port.

Sorry, I don’t know.

No, but a cheese plate on the bottom of the P4k to offset it in the gimble.

app says cam ctrl cable not connected, but it is.

If I understand what you are asking, it works for me. You are looking to start and stop recording on your P4K using the red record button on the RS2?

@@skyvistaproductions118 indeed, start recording on bmpcc4K from rs2 (record button) but also from ronin app (so no iphone icon within the record button on app when using RE).

Just ordered a half cage. I'll let you know. I'm thinking no counterweight will be needed.

Hey Suar Isaacs! Lots of discussion on this in the comments...

You can use a Nikon mount lens on the 4k with a speed booster like the metabones or viltrox (we have the viltrox and a Nikon mount).

@@skyvistaproductions118 Thank you. But actually I asked for Blackmagic 6k not 4k and does metabones effect the picture quality? Thanks again.

Thank you so much!

Levy, Yes! Great point that we missed on the video. We had a shoot yesterday with the RaveEye fully charged before hand and had much better battery results. Had the gimble on or running for around 3.5 - 4 hours and still had more than half the battery left.

Bernt, did you get it figured out? Just make sure you are in the right output from the RS2 (and then into the P4K USBC).

I saw another video with comments saying how the bmpcc update messed with the usb-c functions. so there needs to be an update perhaps to solve this issue and restore the functionality. Someone said reverting to an older update on the camera to match the funcitonality of the gimbal but I am still looking into this myself. I have the bmp and thinking of getting the gimbal.

You can't even on the sample footage the gimbal isn't performing well. Sell BMPCC6k and lens and get a sony a7siii with some OSS lens.

@@lysander2136 absolutely incorrect.

With the T5 you need the USB-C port on the P4k so you cannot use camera control. But, you can use the phone monitoring through the RavenEye WiFi and control the monitoring functions (false color, focus peaking, etc).

Yeah, good question. I’m gonna get it when it’s available and I’ll let you know.

@@skyvistaproductions118 thx for your fast response

Raveneye connects to camera via HDMI port and sharing video to mobile device via Bluetooth

@@richwolf4u correct, but use WiFi rather than Bluetooth.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Sure! Confused because Ronin app says to turn off bluetooth to prevent interference. Smiled when I watched review. So nice! Thanx.

I had a small rig cheese plate between the P4K and the arca plate. Now I have the P4k in a half Tilta Cage which accomplishes the same thing as the cheese plate.

@@skyvistaproductions118 thank you!!

2 pin to Juicebox.

@@skyvistaproductions118 thank you

If you're really only getting 10 minutes, get real cannon batteries. For most gimble work, a battery swap is not a big deal (25-30 mins). For longer shoots, we hook up a juicebox for over two hours record time.

I’m thinking no because it runs through the Ronin App for now.

You can record to an SSD as long as the USB-C port is open on the P4k. Everything we show in the video is with SSD recording. The only thing you can’t do is control camera functions like record start / stop, ISO, etc, because that requires the RS2 to connect via USB-c to the P4k. So, any focus motor that does not require use of the P4k’s USB-C will allow you to record to SSD.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Thank you very much for clearing this out for me!!!

Yes!

If I understand your question correctly, I think this could be solved by buying a seamless focus ring, like this: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1562199-REG/tilta_ta_fgr_8183_seamless_focus_gear_ring.html

@@skyvistaproductions118 no no this one is for photography lens... I have some prime cine lens in my bag and if I push the focus wheel the motor doesn't stop whe it arrive at the end of lens range.. Is there a way to calibrate the start and the end of the dji focus motor?

@@TireSlayerRacingClub , oh, got you. Unfortunately, to my knowledge the calibration only seems to apply to the DJI Focus wheel (sold separately) and does not seem to work for the focus dial built into the RS2. One fix in the future that could assist would be the 3D focus system that can be calibrated (it actually requires hard stop lenses to work).

Something like this. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1421778-REG/smallrig_1092_cheese_plate_multi_purpose_mounting.html

And what keeps the autofocus and lens?

Can you send links?

It’s sharper, allows more depth, a very nice lens without question. I personally don’t like it that sharp. That being said, 12-35 is very sharp and has OK depth. I throw on a tiffen bpm and it looks amazing

Erik Dabrowski okay sounds good! Thanks!

We have the Lumix 12-35. I personally prefer the Sigma. I agree the Sigma is sharper and better depth but also a lot heavier. Maybe borrow or rent one to see what you think.

SkyVista Productions that’s also very true! I’m mainly looking for a lens that is cinematic! The lumix works but when I watched your shorts, the Sigma looks really good! The look feels a lot more cinematic. But of course, a lot of it also depends on the filmmaker!

One could certainly use it for zoom, but with a non-auto focus camera like the p4k, using it for the focus is essential.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Thank you for responding I carried on down the rabbit hole and confirmed that for myself as well. Good videos by the way nice work!

I’m not aware of a way to do that. The 3D focus system that is coming will be a solution.

@@skyvistaproductions118 yes but it will only work with cinema lens because it needs hard stop...

@@TheVictor6997 indeed.

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@@skyvistaproductions118 wow would you look at that. Thank you!

You're welcome! Yes, I think it is, but it also has peaking in the Ronin App that makes it very doable. However, I've had some issues where the peaking just wasn't showing up - I'm going to have to look into that.

Sweet!! I can’t wait to try it out someday. Thank you!!!

Ha! Thanks 🙏🏻

For most situations where battery switch outs are not a problem, I just use the internal batteries. If I need to make sure I have long takes available, I use a juice box attached to the gimbal.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Will the battery grip from Blackmagic Design for the P4K be a good alternative? and wouldn't it add additional weight to the RS2 setup that might be a problem for the gimbal?

@@chikisstudios4957 , the battery grip would put more weight on the motor - we use the Juicebox because it can mount onto the gimble, rather than the camera. So, while there is extra weight, it is not weight on the gimble motor, just on your arms.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Thanks, this has been very helpful

@@chikisstudios4957 you’re welcome!

It actually connects to the RavenEye tranmitter and is mounted on the top of the camera. It's the same set up, regardless of the camera.

Alex, The 3-D focus system isn’t available yet. But, yes, it is my understanding it will not work with the Sigma because it does not have hard stops on the focus ring.

@@skyvistaproductions118 My mistake, I believe i phrased the question wrong. How is the focus system working with your sigma lens? You have it on in the video correct?

@@MightyPacifist , oh, the focus motor? That works great! Very smooth and precise with a focus gear on the Sigma.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Awesome. Thank you for quick replies I appreciate it!

Yes. No problem. I’ve seen others posting about it.

SkyVista Productions right on. Thanks. I haven’t seen anything with a cage as of yet...at least videos. Thanks again.

I have not, but I think it will work to add the LUT to the P4K - i.e., it will show up on your phone's monitor.

@@skyvistaproductions118 I finally got a reply this morning from DJI. Since iTunes has been EOLed, you have to have a third party iPhone file manager app on your computer. I used iMazing. Totally worked! I installed the BMPCC 6K Buttery LUTs pack and they work great.

Very cool! Thanks for letting me know. P.S., what is EOLed?

@@skyvistaproductions118 Oh! Yeah, End Of Lifed. No more iTunes so there really isn’t a built in way to access app files anymore. You can see some directories via some app directories and files via plugging into Finder (Catalina/Big Sur), but they are not editable there.

@@pennyzee1176 Got cha.

I think you could, but I don't think I'd want the extra weight. Especially when the battery lasts well.

It is not.

@@skyvistaproductions118 thank you for your answer. Thats a bit shame, that with ronin s it is possible and now it isnt. Well, before buying ronin rs2 i have to think about another battery solution for this setup (bmpcc + ronin rs2). How did you solve it? Or did you just ised canon lp6 batteries?

@@kubagladki9236 ,For now, just using the internal batteries. Most gimble work we do allows for battery swaps (no need for long takes). We do have Juicebox batteries that will power for about two hours that we can mount to the rig, if necessary.

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@@skyvistaproductions118 Thank you but not this one ... the 2nd one with some very nice violin strings for ex. at 1:53 :)

@@syksyk2538 ahh, “Breathe” by Marie.

Nue Vue, I see the wobble too, but it seemed acceptable to me given the movement. It seems its evident during walking or running. Those tiny wobbles are fixed easily in Resolve. The Ronin 1 is huge and the osmo has almost no payload on it. I'm satisfied given the size of the gimble and the payload. I can tell you that I did a recent shoot and switched lenses midway though and only thought I needed to balance the front to back with the little wheel. I didn't notice during the rest of the shoot but the wobble was horrible (and nearly unusable even with stabilization in post). After looking at the footage I checked the balance and it was actually needed on all the axis. After rebalancing, the footage looked fine to me. Maybe my standard is too low but it seems reasonable for a little wobble to occur given the size to payload ratio. I'm looking forward to the Tilta steadicam arm to smooth it out even more.

@@skyvistaproductions118 Well I recently got in contact with DJI and a local dealer and they said it should not be doing that and mine is currently being returned as a defective product. I was told by the local dealer a few of the first batches have this issue. Hopefully they resolve it because I obviously bought this to make life easier not to do more work in post.

Interesting. Let me know if it improves with a new one.

@@skyvistaproductions118 I actually returned it without getting a replacement because my friend got one with the same problem after I started to watch videos I noticed a lot of people have the same issues. I can get smoother footage with glide cam

@@NueVue , Ah, ok, thanks.

Agree on the first, not so much on the second. But, thanks for your opinion.