Rigging a Panasonic S5iiX... a Blackmagic Pyxis alternative?

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Panasonic S5iiX Body

Smallrig Black Mamba Cage for S5iiX

Smallrig Top Handle (Arri)

Neewer SSD Mount

Smallrig / Neewer Monitor Mount (Arri)

Neewer Mini V Mount Battery 50Wh

Neewer Mini V Mount Battery 99Wh

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[nigerian-nightmare]

I just ordered this for my S5IIX. This is a no-brainer for me, as my S5IIX is always on a tripod. Thanks a lot for making a video on this.

[nigerian-nightmare]

I thought I needed to buy the Smallrig mamba cage for it to fit, but I am glad to report that my $30 cage from Neewer works fine. My only issue is that my moman V-mount battery does not work with the cage. Other than that, I am happy with the cage.

[embrown]

One cable optimization: Get double sided velcro and attach it to the rear of the video assist horizontally at the top above the fan holes. Might block NPFs so only if you are going DC in. Then you can use a very short USB to go into Video Assist.

[mattmaddox]

I think this would be perfect for the Blackmagic Micro G2. I filled out the form on their website, thanks for this thorough walk through.

[embrown]

With the Pyxis you also aren't getting two incredibly important things: continuous autofocus and IBIS. Purists will retch, but these two elements change the game for fast handheld shooting.

[temuerasamuel]

Great rig by Rigidpro..But I feel they missed out on adding like a bay for nvme ssd installation with all that extra space.. would’ve made it more valuable

[nigerian-nightmare]

The only issue with this cage is that it won't let me use the Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter with my Panasonic S1H. That's too bad.

[BootStrapTurnerVideography]

Welcome to the PYXIS alternative. I'm also enjoying a slightly different version in that I use an Atomos Ninja with Atomos connect instead of the BlackMagic Video Assist 12G.

[Artfulscience]

The Pyxis shipped in Europe at the end of September/early October

[ThatGuyOverThereWeird]

I have the same 7" Video Assist on a naked S5ii and that makes it heavy and unbalanced so im confused why people add such a bulky cage. I already have the BMCC6K but also wanted a BRAW setup for gimbal, autofocus and stable footage.

[lukasmizerovsky]

can't recommend the usb c power aproach on the s5II. mine overheated and i lost footage. it actually writes a warning not to record and usb-power at the same time.

[Jože-dv]

It's a shame that Panasonic didn't fix the AFC on video above F8. AFC only works on Canon EF lenses up to F8. Above that is the focus from the S5 Mark I system, including the Lumix lenses. So if you have EF lenses do not buy Lumix and Sigma MC-21 for video.

[ppulkkinen]

Nice video. What is image quality of this setup vs pyxis?

[Sodacake]

why can't you people just give props to cameras on their own terms? why does everything have to be a useless comparison?