BMD camera went too quickly !

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BMD camera went too quickly !

PostTue Jul 20, 2021 6:53 pm

hello,

I ordered my first two BMD cameras and received bmpcc4 only one week after order ! They did'nt leave me time to ask advices :lol:

I think of a light handheld rig with :
- smallrig cage
- a power bank under camera with 4h to 6h capacity (not found yet)
- side handle with T5 ssd (smallrig nato ?)

and a gimbal Zhiyun...

Any warning ?
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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostTue Jul 20, 2021 8:05 pm

For the power bank, I like this... gives me 3 hours on full charge.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... _form.html

If you're not on a cage, this is cheap and works very well... gives me 2 hours on freshly charge LP-E6 batts.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... magic.html
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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostWed Jul 21, 2021 6:04 am

thanks Ellory, Core SWX Powerbase is exactly the model I look for.

I'm freezing T5 buy due to another thread about usb-c...

Zhiyun officially claim the BMPCC4K works with weebill, is it a good association ?
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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostWed Jul 21, 2021 4:23 pm

I never had any problems with using the T5 and the Smallrig holder. However, I have a bunch of CFast cards. CFast is a better solution in my opinion. I love the Anglebird 256GB cards.


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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostSun Jul 25, 2021 6:09 pm

Norman Lang wrote:I never had any problems with using the T5 and the Smallrig holder. However, I have a bunch of CFast cards. CFast is a better solution in my opinion. I love the Anglebird 256GB cards.
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+1. The T5s are fine but hard to find these days. Don’t get the T7. CFast are getting cheaper too. Might want to give that a consideration as it is a better solution.
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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostMon Jul 26, 2021 10:48 am

You could take a look at the new Weebill 2, not sure what has changes sins the first weebill version that only could be balanced by using counter weights. I would recommend taking a look at Crene 2S that handles the pocket easy and balances without using counterweights, it is also has much more powerful motors.
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Re: BMD camera went too quickly !

PostMon Jul 26, 2021 5:52 pm

As usual Ellory, thanks for your valuable help ;) There is a stock of T5 1Go locally.

hi Johannes, I didn't noticed this heavy fact before ! I will add some accessories (filters...) and overall weight may be critic. So your warning for strong motors is welcome.

have a nice day.

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