Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Stop letting marketing hype define your cinematography. This is "The Nugget"—a simple and affordable rig build that turns the 13-year-old BMPCC OG into a modern Super 16mm portable powerhouse.
In this video, I’m breaking down the exact ecosystem I built to bypass a decade of "spec-chasing." By adding modern monitoring, reliable power, ND filters, mass storage media cards, and the right $50 lens, I've turned this vintage camera into my gold standard for cinema, achieving a true Super 16mm film look.
Whether you're a purist or a newcomer to Blackmagic, this build proves that a camera's age doesn't define its value—the ecosystem you build around it does. Meet the start of the "Anti-Spec" movement.
Our Filters: freewellgear.com/?sca_ref=10804985.tdIIo7enmNO9vLlO
Our media cards: angelbird.com/cne
R50V cage: smallrig.com/r/FO4RI0
SMALLRIG products: smallrig.com/r/8RDRIX
SMALLRIG POWER PLATE: smallrig.com/r/STAUC8
Monitor mount: smallrig.com/r/QI6U66
Pocket 4/6k Cage: smallrig.com/r/3UQEW0
Pocket 6K FF cage: smallrig.com/r/HCFAPW
Record Trigger Side Handle: smallrig.com/r/DMZHDS
Mattebox: smallrig.com/r/5NWZXJ
HDMI adapter lock: smallrig.com/r/WARTCP
Top handle: smallrig.com/r/BO4VRK
Rod clamp: smallrig.com/r/T8636D
15mm Rods: smallrig.com/r/UQKVUD
15mm Nato rod clamp: smallrig.com/r/FBDYKM
Panasonic batteries: smallrig.com/r/VEQ7VI
Canon LPE6 Battery: smallrig.com/r/WNC0XP
Monopod: smallrig.com/r/SYPY9H
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0:00 Why I built "The Nugget"
0:35 The Foundation: Excelsius Designs Cage
1:07 Fixing the Micro HDMI problem (SmallRig)
1:55 The Ultimate Upgrade: AndyCine X5 Monitor & Power
2:40 Media & Data: Why I use AngelBird V90 cards
03:00 Pro Tip: I want your business to survive... so do this (just double-check the exact start time of that segment).
4:14 The $50 Secret Weapon: SLR Magic 10mm Lens
4:53 Controlling Exposure with Freewell Variable NDs
5:45 Stable Handheld Footage (Without a Gimbal!)
Camera: Blackmagic Design BMPCC OG Pocket cinema camera
Cage: BMPCC OG XLCS Designs
Monitor: AndyCine X5
Lens: SLR Magic 10mm HyperPrime
Filter: Freewell V2 Variable ND
Media: AngelBird V90 SD Cards
Monitor Mount: Sirui monitor mount
Cables: XCLS Designs
Cable Locks: Small rig and XLCS Designs
Battery: NPF 330 Viltrox
Mini Tripod and Ball head: AXIIIO ball head and Tripod foot.
At Cine, we’re all about budget-friendly cameras, lenses, and techniques. We focus on providing honest, unbiased technical reviews, with a sprinkling of Resolve training to up your post game.
Everything we review or feature is something we’ve bought with our money, or is gear we genuinely use ourselves. Brands that send us equipment for review acknowledge, we reserve all exclusive rights to our content in perpetuity unless you license it from the CINE Channel. If we choose not to review your product, for any reason - you agree that it does not need to be returned.
Wish to supports us remaining independent, consider supporting us with a SUPER THANKS or using our only affiliate link: angelbird.com/cne
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This production was made with Made with:
DaVinci Resolve 20 Studio
BMD Cameras and Canon Cameras and Cine Primes
Sound mixed in Fairlight
VFX DaVinci Resolve Fusion
Foley Sound Effects Created on location
Music Copyright Supplied by Audiio Sound or Written, Produced and Owned by us.
#cinechimp #BMPCCOG #TheNugget #AntiSpec #Super16mm #BlackmagicDesign #Cinematography #camerarig
Stop letting marketing hype define your cinematography. This is "The Nugget"—a simple and affordable rig build that turns the 13-year-old BMPCC OG into a modern Super 16mm portable powerhouse.
In this video, I’m breaking down the exact ecosystem I built to bypass a decade of "spec-chasing." By adding modern monitoring, reliable power, ND filters, mass storage media cards, and the right $50 lens, I've turned this vintage camera into my gold standard for cinema, achieving a true Super 16mm film look.
Whether you're a purist or a newcomer to Blackmagic, this build proves that a camera's age doesn't define its value—the ecosystem you build around it does. Meet the start of the "Anti-Spec" movement.
Our Filters: freewellgear.com/?sca_ref=10804985.tdIIo7enmNO9vLlO
Our media cards: angelbird.com/cne
R50V cage: smallrig.com/r/FO4RI0
SMALLRIG products: smallrig.com/r/8RDRIX
SMALLRIG POWER PLATE: smallrig.com/r/STAUC8
Monitor mount: smallrig.com/r/QI6U66
Pocket 4/6k Cage: smallrig.com/r/3UQEW0
Pocket 6K FF cage: smallrig.com/r/HCFAPW
Record Trigger Side Handle: smallrig.com/r/DMZHDS
Mattebox: smallrig.com/r/5NWZXJ
HDMI adapter lock: smallrig.com/r/WARTCP
Top handle: smallrig.com/r/BO4VRK
Rod clamp: smallrig.com/r/T8636D
15mm Rods: smallrig.com/r/UQKVUD
15mm Nato rod clamp: smallrig.com/r/FBDYKM
Panasonic batteries: smallrig.com/r/VEQ7VI
Canon LPE6 Battery: smallrig.com/r/WNC0XP
Monopod: smallrig.com/r/SYPY9H
To save even more money join this channel to get access to bigger discounts and perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCXsER7CJsWAIH2JXp9w98og/join
0:00 Why I built "The Nugget"
0:35 The Foundation: Excelsius Designs Cage
1:07 Fixing the Micro HDMI problem (SmallRig)
1:55 The Ultimate Upgrade: AndyCine X5 Monitor & Power
2:40 Media & Data: Why I use AngelBird V90 cards
03:00 Pro Tip: I want your business to survive... so do this (just double-check the exact start time of that segment).
4:14 The $50 Secret Weapon: SLR Magic 10mm Lens
4:53 Controlling Exposure with Freewell Variable NDs
5:45 Stable Handheld Footage (Without a Gimbal!)
Camera: Blackmagic Design BMPCC OG Pocket cinema camera
Cage: BMPCC OG XLCS Designs
Monitor: AndyCine X5
Lens: SLR Magic 10mm HyperPrime
Filter: Freewell V2 Variable ND
Media: AngelBird V90 SD Cards
Monitor Mount: Sirui monitor mount
Cables: XCLS Designs
Cable Locks: Small rig and XLCS Designs
Battery: NPF 330 Viltrox
Mini Tripod and Ball head: AXIIIO ball head and Tripod foot.
At Cine, we’re all about budget-friendly cameras, lenses, and techniques. We focus on providing honest, unbiased technical reviews, with a sprinkling of Resolve training to up your post game.
Everything we review or feature is something we’ve bought with our money, or is gear we genuinely use ourselves. Brands that send us equipment for review acknowledge, we reserve all exclusive rights to our content in perpetuity unless you license it from the CINE Channel. If we choose not to review your product, for any reason - you agree that it does not need to be returned.
Wish to supports us remaining independent, consider supporting us with a SUPER THANKS or using our only affiliate link: angelbird.com/cne
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
You do not have permission to use our content under any circumstance.
You do not have our permission to train AI models with our content, or use our voices or likeness for any purpose, non commercial or otherwise.
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This production was made with Made with:
DaVinci Resolve 20 Studio
BMD Cameras and Canon Cameras and Cine Primes
Sound mixed in Fairlight
VFX DaVinci Resolve Fusion
Foley Sound Effects Created on location
Music Copyright Supplied by Audiio Sound or Written, Produced and Owned by us.
#cinechimp #BMPCCOG #TheNugget #AntiSpec #Super16mm #BlackmagicDesign #Cinematography #camerarig
