Advice on my first full camera rig (BMMCC)?
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:58 pm
As an amateur student filmmaker who has shot on used or rented cameras, I want to finally assemble my own camera rig. My focus is on narrative short films.
I found this guy's videos on Vimeo, all shot with the BMMCC, and I was blown away. Stunning stuff:
Here's what I'm thinking:
I'd like to keep this under $1200, but that's really not looking likely. As it stands I'm at ~$1500. But hey, it would've cost literally twice as much for just that lens. The BM Video Assist would be great, but that alone + the camera without the rest of the rig puts me at the same total.
I found this guy's videos on Vimeo, all shot with the BMMCC, and I was blown away. Stunning stuff:
Here's what I'm thinking:
- Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera - $995
Feelworld FW759 7" HDMI Monitor - $139
Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm - already owned ($1,798)
Maybe a not-full-frame lens instead, like the Sigma 18-35mm Art Lens - $800
Smallright cage + handle - $169
Smallrig 15mm Rail Support System - $97
Smallrig 7 inch Articulating Arm (for the HDMI) - $13
Smallrig 15mm's -$14
Smallrig Handle Grip - $77
Smallrig Shoulder Mount - $44
I'd like to keep this under $1200, but that's really not looking likely. As it stands I'm at ~$1500. But hey, it would've cost literally twice as much for just that lens. The BM Video Assist would be great, but that alone + the camera without the rest of the rig puts me at the same total.