MichaelChang Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 <p>How do you go about it, if you do? </p><p>I shoot with a handheld cage with a handle. The cage has a bunch of 1/4-20 threads to mount accessories, and rails for barn doors if I choose. It gets pretty weighty and not very easy to maneuver any higher than chest height, but I prefer it over a shoulder rig which I find too restrictive.</p><p>For audio, I use a <a href="http://tascam.com/product/dr-60dmkii/">Tascam DR-60D MK2</a> with a rig-mounted shotgun mic to one channel, and a stereo ambiance mic for room sound. </p><p>I use prime lenses and focusing can be a problem under low light if I have to work quickly; I don't use external monitors. </p><p>Everything is powered with 18650 battery banks that either outputs 5V USB, or I tap the parallel 3.7V internal cells connected to buck-boost converters to obtain other voltages. The rig can be powered for a full day easily. </p><p>For fixed location use, I would mount the rig on a tripod with articulating arms to mount LED lights, tablet, or anything else required. </p><p>It's quite a Rube Goldberg way of substituting a camcorder and I do hope someone will come out with a DSLR more configured for video. <br> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 <p>Yes, and it all sounds very familiar. I make it even more complex by rigging up a DJI Ronin active gimbal to mount the camera. Very nice, steady results ... but even more moving parts. I put an external monitor on the "handle bars" of the rig. For shoulder-style work, I've given in and started using a proper video camera. The one I chose still isn't an ergonomic delight, but it's a lot easier to get along with than a DSLR. Still, the DSLR is very handy in a lot of situations, and I mount them on gimbal-style rigs, hang them under heavier-lifting drones, and of course always have one in the bag to shoot stills, and sometimes just pull it out and brace it for some quick video. <br /><br />Otherwise, yes - you need a pretty complex cinema-style rig to put a DSLR into that role. It's not very pretty!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelChang Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 <p>Matt, are you still working alone on your projects? I can't imagine having to man all that gear. </p> <p>I'm doing it just as a hobbyist and frustrated by the notion that I'll need a crew to do what I want to accomplish. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 <p>Almost always solo, yes. Most things stay in the truck until I need them ... editing makes it all look like it happened at the same time. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videographer Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 <p>I do. Usually thinking about more gear, but when I am on location thinking about climbing the mountains with heavy tripod or other equipment. So it usually ends up with handheld shooting without anything, just hands.<br> With some trainings it goes smooth even without image stabilization lense.<br> Check out my reel: <a href=" Most shots where made handheld. Or some small monitor mount attached to the bottom of camera.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelChang Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 <p>Hi Alex, thanks for chiming in. Nice demo reel too.</p> <p>Do you rely on multiple camera batteries? Or do you use external battery sources when location shooting? </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videographer Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 <p>Thanks, Michael.<br> I have three camera batteries and usually it is enough for the filming day.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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