THE GEAR
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The RAVPower 15000 mAh battery pack is a great piece of kit. It keeps the BMPCC charged for 4-5 hours of continuous use.
This RAVPower bank comes with a ton of accessories to allow you to charge cell phones, laptops or anything that accepts a 9V-12V DC connection. It also includes USB ports up to 2.1 Amps. The build of this power bank is rock solid too. The external casing is rubberized and has an aluminum shell. I mount this to my cage with either velcro strips or small zip ties. Works great and fits perfectly across two 15mm rods.
Amazon sells this for around $59.00 USD.
This RAVPower bank comes with a ton of accessories to allow you to charge cell phones, laptops or anything that accepts a 9V-12V DC connection. It also includes USB ports up to 2.1 Amps. The build of this power bank is rock solid too. The external casing is rubberized and has an aluminum shell. I mount this to my cage with either velcro strips or small zip ties. Works great and fits perfectly across two 15mm rods.
Amazon sells this for around $59.00 USD.
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The LanParte DC-25-07 Cable is a must have if you purchase the RAVPower above. It's a direct connection from the battery pack to your BMPCC. The right-angle plug is a nice benefit too.
Amazon sells this for around $15.00 USD.
Amazon sells this for around $15.00 USD.
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One of the most common questions I see on Facebook is which external monitors work with the BMPCC. The Aputure VS-1 is a 7" external monitor and this is an affordable option you might want to consider. There are numerous high-end monitors out there, but if you are looking for something that will get you a bigger image than the built in display on the BMPCC and has a few extra features (like an included sun shade), the VS-1 might be for you. I love mine and it works great. Typical cables such as HDMI are included.
....also, check the used prices on Amazon as they are usually cheaper and usually come from reputable dealers.
Amazon sells this for around $173.00 USD
....also, check the used prices on Amazon as they are usually cheaper and usually come from reputable dealers.
Amazon sells this for around $173.00 USD
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While the Aputure VS-1 comes with an AC adapter, it also takes batteries should you not have the option to plug it in on set. This is a Generic Replacement Battery for Sony NP Series Batteries. They are the larger battery and provide a longer powering solution for your monitor or anything else you might have that takes these batteries.
...shop around though. Theres tons of different ones on Amazon and Ebay and from what Ive been able to tell, they are all about equal to each other. They are also cheap enough that if you get a bum battery, you can replace it pretty inexpensively.
Amazon sells these for around $17.99 USD
...shop around though. Theres tons of different ones on Amazon and Ebay and from what Ive been able to tell, they are all about equal to each other. They are also cheap enough that if you get a bum battery, you can replace it pretty inexpensively.
Amazon sells these for around $17.99 USD
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The ProAm Soft Carry Case for 7" Monitors is a great way to keep your Aputure VS-1 (or other 7" monitor) safe and dust free. There is plenty of room for the monitor, cables and power supply. The hard sun shade that comes with the VS-1 slides right into an outer zipper pocket on the case like it was made for it.
Amazon sells this for around $14.95 USD
Amazon sells this for around $14.95 USD
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The HDE Mini HDMI (Female) to Micro HDMI (Male) Adapter is necessary if you need to convert from Micro HDMI to Mini HDMI. The Aputure VS-1 shown above includes the HDMI cable, but the BMPCC requires this adapter to connect them. This adapter works great and is very inexpensive.
Amazon sells this for around $3.25 USD
Amazon sells this for around $3.25 USD
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The SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB SD Card is ESSENTIAL for recording DNGRaw from the BMPCC. This is one of the recommended SD cards from Blackmagic and is available in larger capacities but they are expensive. NOTE: The 95MB/s transfer rate. This is a Class 10 Card. Not all cards are created equal. Most BMPCC users use the SanDisk cards.
Ensure you format this card INSIDE the camera prior to use.
Amazon sells this for around $39.95 USD
Ensure you format this card INSIDE the camera prior to use.
Amazon sells this for around $39.95 USD
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Ordinary screen protectors you might buy for your DSLR do not work with the BMPCC. I purchased the JJC LCP-BPCC LCD Screen Protector and it works very well. Gently place it on the back of your LCD and squeeze out the air bubbles and you are in business. The shipping on this took a while...probably two weeks. Beware.
NOTE: There is NO yellow line around the edge of the protector in case you were wondering after seeing the packaging picture.
Amazon sells this for around $6.79 USD
NOTE: There is NO yellow line around the edge of the protector in case you were wondering after seeing the packaging picture.
Amazon sells this for around $6.79 USD
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Tether Tools JerkStopper Tethering Camera Support
This is a simple but effective way to keep the strain off of your HDMI cable. Its a bit expensive at almost $17 but its cheaper than paying for the repair to your port. Again, something to think about when buying a cage...
Amazon sells this for around $16.95 USD
Tether Tools sells this for $16.95 USD
Adorama sells this for around $16.95 USD
This is a simple but effective way to keep the strain off of your HDMI cable. Its a bit expensive at almost $17 but its cheaper than paying for the repair to your port. Again, something to think about when buying a cage...
Amazon sells this for around $16.95 USD
Tether Tools sells this for $16.95 USD
Adorama sells this for around $16.95 USD
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Photography & Cinema Compact Tripod Ball Head to Support DSLR Cameras
I love this ball head. Its rock solid and inexpensive. Its very smooth as well. It can mount to standard 1/4 and 3/8 posts.
Amazon sells this for around $39.99 USD
I love this ball head. Its rock solid and inexpensive. Its very smooth as well. It can mount to standard 1/4 and 3/8 posts.
Amazon sells this for around $39.99 USD
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Ravelli APGL5 Professional 65" Ball Head Camera Video Photo Tripod with Quick Release Plate and Carry Bag
I bought this tripod to have as an inexpensive 2nd tripod for mounting my slider and was very pleased with the quality. Not only is it pretty well made, but its very solid. The only thing I changed was the head (replaced it with the tripod ball head above). Another nice feature is each leg can be used independently as a monopod. The carry bag was a nice bonus.
Amazon sells this for around $52.69 USD
I bought this tripod to have as an inexpensive 2nd tripod for mounting my slider and was very pleased with the quality. Not only is it pretty well made, but its very solid. The only thing I changed was the head (replaced it with the tripod ball head above). Another nice feature is each leg can be used independently as a monopod. The carry bag was a nice bonus.
Amazon sells this for around $52.69 USD
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Neewer 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light
I was really pleasantly surprised when I got these (I ordered two) with some inexpensive stands and used them on a shoot. They produced enough light to illuminate the shadows and they would work quite well for interviews I would think. They are powered by the standard NP series batteries and they also can be powered by AA batteries as well. These are a great, low cost light option.
Amazon sells these for around $29.22 USD
I was really pleasantly surprised when I got these (I ordered two) with some inexpensive stands and used them on a shoot. They produced enough light to illuminate the shadows and they would work quite well for interviews I would think. They are powered by the standard NP series batteries and they also can be powered by AA batteries as well. These are a great, low cost light option.
Amazon sells these for around $29.22 USD
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Ikan Stereo Condenser Microphone IK-VM300PS
I picked this up to go along with the shotgun mic I have. This is a very nice mic and the quality is quite good in my opinion. I bought this direct from Ikan as a refurbished unit for about $25. They sell for well over $100 so I think I got a pretty good deal. It comes with the mic, anti-shock mount, wind screen and soft storage bag. This is a large mic...probably about two inches across and its powered by a 9V battery. The build quality is excellent.
Amazon sells this for around $119.00 USD
Ikan sells this for around $132.00 USD
I picked this up to go along with the shotgun mic I have. This is a very nice mic and the quality is quite good in my opinion. I bought this direct from Ikan as a refurbished unit for about $25. They sell for well over $100 so I think I got a pretty good deal. It comes with the mic, anti-shock mount, wind screen and soft storage bag. This is a large mic...probably about two inches across and its powered by a 9V battery. The build quality is excellent.
Amazon sells this for around $119.00 USD
Ikan sells this for around $132.00 USD
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Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone
This has been a really nice mic. Its pretty well built and gets good reviews on Amazon and YouTube. Its about 12" long and comes with everything you see here. I found a dead kitten for it and it too works great.
Amazon sells this for around $53.00 USD
This has been a really nice mic. Its pretty well built and gets good reviews on Amazon and YouTube. Its about 12" long and comes with everything you see here. I found a dead kitten for it and it too works great.
Amazon sells this for around $53.00 USD
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Movo WS4 Furry Outdoor Microphone Windscreen Muff for Long Shotgun Microphones up to 5" X 25mm (L x D) - Fits the Audio-Technica ATR6550
This was a perfect addition to the 6550 mic. It fits perfectly.
Amazon sells this for around $12.95 USD
This was a perfect addition to the 6550 mic. It fits perfectly.
Amazon sells this for around $12.95 USD
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Ikan IK-M1 Lavalier Microphone
This is a really nice lavalier mic from Ikan. Its audio quality is pretty good and its powered by a small watch battery. The cable length is crazy long and its also a TRRS compatible plug. Perfect for use with any recorder or even your smartphone. A Warning though -- If you use it with your smartphone, turn OFF the power to the mic. I learned this the hard way.
Amazon sells this for about $25.00 USD
This is a really nice lavalier mic from Ikan. Its audio quality is pretty good and its powered by a small watch battery. The cable length is crazy long and its also a TRRS compatible plug. Perfect for use with any recorder or even your smartphone. A Warning though -- If you use it with your smartphone, turn OFF the power to the mic. I learned this the hard way.
Amazon sells this for about $25.00 USD
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TASCAM DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder
This is another really inexpensive but great item. Perfect for use with the microphones listed above. It has a lot of great features and is very well made. Note: It does NOT have XLR inputs. The DR-05 includes a 2GB micro SD card.
Amazon sells this for about $92.00 USD
This is another really inexpensive but great item. Perfect for use with the microphones listed above. It has a lot of great features and is very well made. Note: It does NOT have XLR inputs. The DR-05 includes a 2GB micro SD card.
Amazon sells this for about $92.00 USD
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StudioFX 40" Ball Bearing Pro DSLR Camera Slider Dolly Track Video Stabilizer
When I bought this, I was pleasantly surprised. Its extremely well made and smooth as glass. It has the ability to be mounted on tripods at either end and in the middle. The whole thing comes apart for cleaning and maintenance and comes with a nice bag to keep it in. Ive been very pleased with the results Ive gotten.
Amazon sells this for about $110.00 USD
When I bought this, I was pleasantly surprised. Its extremely well made and smooth as glass. It has the ability to be mounted on tripods at either end and in the middle. The whole thing comes apart for cleaning and maintenance and comes with a nice bag to keep it in. Ive been very pleased with the results Ive gotten.
Amazon sells this for about $110.00 USD