Can you turn a GoPro into a Cinema Camera?
I've built a modular filmmaking rig around the GoPro Mission 1 ILS, adding the DJI Focus Pro system, LiDAR autofocus, motorised focus control, external monitoring and V-mount power.
The setup can be configured as a lightweight camera, a fully rigged handheld system or mounted on the DJI RS4 Pro. I've also managed to get a wireless monitoring feed from the Atomos Ninja V onto an iPhone using NDI and the free Vxio app.
This builds on my earlier experiment adding autofocus to the GoPro HERO13.
Links:
I Gave a GoPro Autofocus: https://youtu.be/jM4R_SeisQ0
GoPro Mission 1 ILS lens tests: https://youtu.be/F9UH8uTv4MQ
Gear in this rig:
GoPro ILS Camera
Brand: GoPro
Good for: Highly adaptable small camera with big features.
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Versatile, adaptable, fantastic features
What's Bad: No Autofocus [except with this rig]
Compatible with: a whole host of GoPro accessories, MFT M43 Lenses.
Voigtlander 25mm 0.95
Brand: Voigtlander
Good for: General use, Travel, Photography, Videography
Best Price: See best price.
What's Good: Very fast wide aperture, very strong build
What's Bad: Heavy
Compatible with: MFT or M43 cameras, GoPro ILS
Atomos Ninja Monitor
Brand: Atomos
Good for: Focus control, exposure, videography.
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Versatile, Tough, Reliable
What's Bad: Could be smaller
Compatible with: HDMI input
DJI Focus Pro system
Brand: DJI
Good for: Focus control
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Well built, reliable, good ecosystem.
What's Bad: Not the cheapest
Compatible with: Any lens that you can focus
Kondor Blue Mini Lock Quick Release
Brand: Kondor Blue
Good for: Secure fast removal
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Versitile, Modular, Light, Fully Featured
What's Bad: Nothing really
Compatible with: Monitors, arms and accessories
Tilta F970 V2 NPF Battery Plate
Brand: Tilta
Good for: Significant Battery life improvement
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Simple, Light, can charge batteries too.
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: NPF batteries, USB-A and USB-C outputs.
Smallrig Universal Mount Plate Kit
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Versatility, lens support, Building Rig
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Versitile System, Secure, Well Designed
What's Bad: No height adjustment.
Compatible with: Arca-swiss plates
Niceyrig Shoulder Pad for 15mm Rods
Brand: Niceyrig
Good for: Support
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Comfort, control
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: 15mm rods
Kondor Blue 15mm Rod Clamp to Accessory Mount
Brand: Kondor Blue
Good for: Mounting accessories
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Strong Grip, Quick, Versatile
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: 15mm rods
Kondor Blue Hot Shoe to Nato Rail
Brand: Kondor Blue
Good for: Mounting accessories
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Unique, very quick to use
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Any hot or cold shoe, can mount any nato rail accessory
Smallrig Iphone Magsafe Mount
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Mounting magsafe phones
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Quick, strong, versatile
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Any hot or cold shoe mount, any phone with magsafe
Smallrig Nato to Nato Monitor Mount
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Secure mounting of monitors
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Easily adjustable, safe
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Nato rails
Smallrig Nato Rail with Arri Locating Screw
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Secure mounting of accessories
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Anti-twist, strong
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Arri locating screw for cages etc.
Smallrig Side Handle
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Extra Support
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Lots of mounting options, strong, comfortable
What's Bad: Not much adjustment options
Compatible with: Camera rigs, gimbals
Smallrig 15mm Metal Rods
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Mounting accessories
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Strong, extendable.
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Any 15mm rod clamp or accessory
USBC U-Shaped Adaptor
Brand: USBC U-Shaped Adaptor
Good for: Secure connections
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Simple to Use, Voltage readout
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: USBC Cables
Niceyrig Extension Arm with Nato Rail
Brand: Niceyrig
Good for: Quick mounting
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Versatile
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Camera rigs with Arri Rosette connection
Tilta Quick Release Arri Rosette Adjustor
Brand: Tilta
Good for: Quick Adjustment
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Very quick
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Rosette adaptors
Smallrig Magic Arm
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Extra support
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Highly adjustable
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: Camera rigs
Smallrig 15mm Rail Block Rod Clamps
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Mounting accessories to your rig
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Excellent Quality, Secure
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: 15mm rods and a range of accessories
Smallrig 15mm Rod Baseplate
Brand: Smallrig
Good for: Mounting accessories
Best Price: See best price. [amazon]
What's Good: Good Value, Well Made
What's Bad: Not much
Compatible with: 15mm rods, cameras and other accessories