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Budget Filmmaking Gear (fujifilm)
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Trevor Eisner
Filmmaking gear for the fujifilm system. Ive found fujifilm to be very affordable and great quality
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Cameras
Lenses
Tripods
Camera accesories
Lighting
Cameras
Fujifilm cameras that I have used and recommend. All of these cameras shoot 6k 10bit which is great for color grading and cinematic footage
The xh2s is the most cinematic budget filmmaking lens out there. You can seriously film a short film on this
FUJIFILM X-H2S | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - USA
This camera is only $799 and shoots 6k 10bit. You will have movie like images
X-M5 | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - USA
Best mid tier cinema lens from fujifilm. 10bit 6k cant go wrong
FUJIFILM X-S20 | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - USA
Lenses
Lenses that I have used with Fujifilm cameras. Some are great for social media and photography while others are better for filmmaking
Sirui makes a very affordable set of anamorphic lenses
Buy Anamorphic Lens | Professional Camera Lens|SIRUI
Viltrox makes a very sharp photo lens. I really like the 27mm f1.2
Viltrox Camera Lens
The fuji pancake is great for the xm5. It is very popular and can be found used on mpb.com
Used Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 - MPB
This is my favorite zoom lens. Get it used to save some money!
Used Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR - MPB
This was my first ever lens for cinematography. It is incredible. Shooting wide forces creativity
Used Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR - MPB
These are expensive but are my go to cinema lenses. Once you use them you will know why they are worth it
Cine Prime Lens for Cinematographers - Vespid Prime
Tripods
Tripods I have used with the fujifilm xh2s
The traveler x tripod is extremely light weight and easy to use. Makes filmmaking on the go extremely easy
SIRUI Super Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod Traveler X
Neewer makes great affordable tripods. Heavy duty for filmmaking on set
Professional Tripod | Up to 50% Off | Camera Tripod - NEEWER
Tripod for filmmaking
SmallRig Heavy-Duty Fluid Head Tripod AD-01 3751B
Camera accesories
Accessories I have mostly used to rig out my fujifilm xh2s for filmmaking
Batteries for black magic monitor
BM Premium 2 Pack LP-E6NH High Capacity Batteries
Top handle for xh2s rig
Camera/Camcorder Action Stabilizing NATO Handle - SmallRig
External monitor for cinematic freelance filmmaking
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder ...
Best v mount battery for solo filmmaking
V-Mount Battery & Power Bank - SmallRig
Monitor mount holder with cold shoe
Swivel and Tilt Monitor Mount with Cold Shoe - SmallRig
Quick release for top handle for camera cage
Quick Release Safety Rail (46mm) - SmallRig
Hdmi for camera to monitor
SinLoon Gold Plated 90° Right Angle HDMI Male
Follow focus for cinema lenses and photo lenses
mini Follow Focus F40 - SmallRig
Rods for vmount battery and follow focus
Haoge VA-PR25W 25cm Aluminum Alloy Rod
Vmount battery plate with 15mm rod clamps
V-Mount - Nitze.hk
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90 Degree Coiled USB Type C Cable
Dtap powers monitor from vmount battery
HangTon D-tap Right Angle 12V Power Cable
You need camera cage for most of these accessories to work with the fujifilm xh2s cinema camera
Cage for FUJIFILM X-H2 / X-H2S - SmallRig
Cage for accessories to work with xs20
Cage for FUJIFILM X-S20 - SmallRig
Speed booster to use ef mount cinema lenses on the fujifilm body
Fujifilm X-mount - Metabones®
Need this baseplate to use rods on your camera rig
Baseplates | Tilta
Lighting
Lightning tools I have used for solo filmmaking
Unbleached muslin to bounce light
HOTGODEN Medium Weight 100% Cotton Muslin Fabric
Black fill lighting for filmmaking
Deconovo 100% Blackout Solid Curtains
Great key light for solo filmmaking. Bi color allows you to change the temperature of the light
Nanlite FS-300B AC-Powered Bi-Color LED Monolight
