Rig Your Camera For AMAZING Wildlife Videos

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Rig Your Camera For AMAZING Wildlife Videos

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In this video, we will build out my Canon R5 to be the Ultimate Wildlife Video Setup. You can build out any camera to shoot wildlife videos. With a few simple modifications, you can turn any camera into the ultimate wildlife video camera setup.
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Camera Kit Used For The Setup:
SmallRig Camera Tripod Mounting Baseplate w/15mm Rod Clamp
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SmallRig 15mm LWS Universal Lens Support
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SmallRig R5 R6 Cage for Canon R5 R6 Mirrorless Camera
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SmallRig Articulating Magic Arm
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Tilta Mini Matte Box
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Haoge 350mm Rapid Connect Long Sliding Quick Release Plate
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Atomos Ninja 5.2" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor
Atomos AtomX 5-Inch Ninja V Cage
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SMALLRIG Sun Hood for Atomos Ninja V 2269
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Alvin’s Cables 8K 2.1 Micro-HDMI to HDMI Braided Coiled-Cable for Atomos-Ninja-V
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Manfrotto 612 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head with Carbon Fiber Twin Leg Tripod
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NICEYRIG 15mm Rod 30cm (12 inch)
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@ecocarefoundation4314 10 сағат бұрын

Very informative and educational tutorial.Fotvyiung fellows like us ,this set up technique is win or loose situation.Also,when you have time Please share actual filming techniques...Thanks for sharing and all the best . Yash

@alisonandguywildlifephotograph 22 күн бұрын

Great video….where is the microphone?

@jamesfrystak 21 күн бұрын

Great question. We rarely record sound in the field. All the audio you hear in natural history programs is created in post production.

@MattShannonPhoto 5 ай бұрын

Great information here, huge thank you for sharing!

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found some value.

@love4wildlife 5 ай бұрын

Yet another great video, James. You mention several vital components to take things to the next level. Looking forward to the next video. Would love to see this setup in action. Well done my friend.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

All the shots of the ducks were from that setup. Also, I really enjoy that R5 image. It matches well with the Red Cameras that I use.

@love4wildlife 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesfrystak You leave me wanting for more...which is a great thing.

@marieta.s 4 ай бұрын

Hi James, I would like to ask your opinion on variable nd filters for filming. Is there a brand that does not have a color cast and would a 2-5 stop filter be enough for daytime filming?

@eerofi 5 ай бұрын

Great-looking rig James! Did you ever try to use one of those little screw-in cable clamps to secure the HDMI cable to the camera? That should protect the cable a little bit more and prevent it from coming out as easily.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

That is such a great suggestion. Ordering from Amazon now. Thanks!!!

@futureexperience 5 ай бұрын

Really cool to see this and hear how you put it together! And the memory cache is something I hadn’t thought about but makes so much sense! Thanks

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Pre Record/Pre Roll/Cache record, whatever you want to call it, is very useful.

@travelbagphotography 5 ай бұрын

Hey James, great video! Which brand VND do you use and you left out your mic? Curious to know which mic you use.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I use Hoya. I forgot to add that to my description kit list.

@lewcehjitl3282 5 ай бұрын

I have the a7rV and the 200-600mm with a camo sleeve on it. Thanks for the info! 😊

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Do you shoot much video with that kit? What do you think of the 200-600mm?

@ericyoungblood 5 ай бұрын

I switched from the Sony 200-600 to the sigma e-mount 60-600 and the manual focus ability is so much better. The Sony lens is too sensitive, while the sigma adjust focus based on how fast you turn the wheel. Fine focus is so much better and you really don’t need a follow focus.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

@@ericyoungblood 60-600mm for the WIN!! I've been shooting all week with my Canon 100-500 and prefer my 60-600 by far.

@janardananwildlife 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried the lens supports that have wheels on them to adjust zoom or focus rings? Because that would be helpful for this setup as you could keep the lens support in further end of the lens, which will help maximise the use of a lens support. I use a BMPCC 6K pro, and it eliminates the need for a monitor, ND filter and matte box. It helps me keep my setup quite minimal, so it's easy to carry around. ❤

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Great suggestion. I’ll definitely look into it.

@CalvinFisherPhotos 5 ай бұрын

Been looking forward to this video!! The r5 and 100-500 is actually the upgrade I’m saving up for currently. That rig looks like a dream and isn’t the most absurdly expensive thing, especially compared to its level of performance. Great video once again! Also have you had any issues with the battery life on the r5?

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Without a question, your gear doesn't really matter as long as you know how to use it. Get your camera at eye level, keep your subject in focus, and get a variety of shot sizes. Battery life hasn't been much of an issue, but I have some solutions around that. Maybe I'll make a video about that.

@Wildridefilms 5 ай бұрын

Good insights. I have a few questions. Do you shoot in 8k on the R5? Does the Atomos Pre Roll work in 8k on the Ninja V? Does the R5 overheat in hotter conditions even for shorter clips?

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

I shoot in 8k all the time, but only when I don't need to over-crank the FPS. The Ninja V does not record in 8k, only the Ninja V+ and I haven't had the camera overheat on me before. I am well aware of the overheating issue, and I always shut the camera down when I'm not using it to avoid that issue.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Are you shooting on the R5?

@Wildridefilms 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesfrystak I don't, just wanted to know how it performs. Their lenses are pretty interesting for wildlife video like the 200-800. The R5C is active cooled, so much more reliable but has terrible battery life.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

You could always get a dummy battery and tap out to VMount

@glatznatureproductions 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesfrystak+1 on vmount for R5C. Tilta makes a decent interface but unfortunately it is not easy to use on a tripod.

@jackkelly2927 4 ай бұрын

Dude this video is amazing. Thanks so much for putting it together. So do you know what the next tripod up from this one might be, in terms of stability and stuff?

@jamesfrystak 4 ай бұрын

There are a lot of great options out there depending on your budget. I personally like the Oconnor 1030 or 1040 but it's an expensive upgrade.

@JimHawkins1 5 ай бұрын

Suggestion. Dummy battery for ninja connected to power bank. Power bank must be PD. Attach arm band phone holder to sticks for bank. Less weight and less battery changing.

@jamesfrystak 5 ай бұрын

Great suggestions! I often use a dummy battery on the Ninja and attach a Vlock on rails behind the camera. Attaching it to the sticks would definitely help get the weight off the head. Thanks!

@JimHawkins1 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesfrystak 👍🏻 sounds like you got that one covered. 😀