Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Think the 5D Mark II is out of date? Think again. I’ve completely overhauled this body to fix its biggest flaws, creating a professional rig that maximizes the full power of Magic Lantern RAW. If you want real world, modern day functionality on a DIY budget, you need to see this build.
00:00 The "Rate-Bumping" Philosophy
01:17 Choosing the Right Power: Why Genuine Batteries Matter
02:22 The $1000 Job Cage: Wooden Camera DSLR Universal
03:51 Adding Weight for Stability: 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods
04:24 My Most Profitable Accessory: The Wooden Camera C-Box
06:20 Affordable Power: Andycine Micro V-Locks
06:40 Lenses vs. Bodies: Why I Still Shoot with Canon CN-E Glass
08:12 The Pro Rig "Knickknacks" for Easy Mounting
08:47 Bringing AF to 2008: DJI Focus Pro & LiDAR Setup
10:02 Why DJI LiDAR is so important to old cameras
11:13 Ergonomics & Monitoring: Andycine C7 Lite
11:43 Wireless Distribution: Shimbol TP Max System
13:05 Matte Box Secrets: SmallRig Lightweight Solution
13:49 Filter Stacking: K&F Concept IR Nano NDs
14:34 32-Bit Float Audio: The Boya Mic Safety Net
15:15 Magic Lantern: Unlocking RAW on a 19-Year-Old Camera
16:14 What's Next for the 5Dmkii?
Equipment used in this build:
Core Camera & Power
Canon 5D Mark II: The primary camera body being rigged.
Genuine Canon LP-E6 / LP-E6N / LP-E6NH Batteries: For powering the camera directly.
Andycine Micro V-lock Batteries: Used for powering the accessories via the D-Box.
Cage & Support
Wooden Camera DSLR Universal Cage: The main structure for the rig.
Wooden Camera D-Box: A V-Lock, D-Tap, and USB power plate with built-in HDMI cross-converter and breakout box.
SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods: Lightweight rods for mounting the matte box and focus systems.
Studio Baseplates: For added weight and stability.
SmallRig Rod Clamp: A versatile mounting point for monitors or EVFs.
Lenses & Optics & Filtration
Canon CN-E Lenses: Your go-to professional cinema glass.
Sirui Nightwalker Lenses (RF Mount): Mentioned as a recent high-value purchase.
SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box: Specifically the version that fits 114mm cine lenses.
K&F Concept IR Nano ND Filters: Stackable, neutral density filters for exposure control.
Autofocus System and Lens Adapters
DJI Focus Pro System: The LiDAR-based autofocus system used to modernize the manual focus camera.
Tilta Nucleus-M: Mentioned as your standard alternative focus system.
External Monitoring & and Video Distribution
Andycine C7 Lite Monitor: A high-brightness 7-inch monitor with NPF power output.
Shimbol TP Max Wireless System: For wireless video distribution on set.
Sirui Monitor Mount: The NATO-style mount used for the monitor.
Audio & Software
Boya Mic Kit: Used for 32-bit float safety recording.
Magic Lantern: The open-source software "hack" used to unlock RAW recording on the 5D Mark II.
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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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.
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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.
Made with:
Foley Sound Effects Created on location
Music Copyright Supplied by Audiio Sound or Written, Produced and Owned by us.
#cinechimp #canon5dmkii #magiclantern
Think the 5D Mark II is out of date? Think again. I’ve completely overhauled this body to fix its biggest flaws, creating a professional rig that maximizes the full power of Magic Lantern RAW. If you want real world, modern day functionality on a DIY budget, you need to see this build.
00:00 The "Rate-Bumping" Philosophy
01:17 Choosing the Right Power: Why Genuine Batteries Matter
02:22 The $1000 Job Cage: Wooden Camera DSLR Universal
03:51 Adding Weight for Stability: 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods
04:24 My Most Profitable Accessory: The Wooden Camera C-Box
06:20 Affordable Power: Andycine Micro V-Locks
06:40 Lenses vs. Bodies: Why I Still Shoot with Canon CN-E Glass
08:12 The Pro Rig "Knickknacks" for Easy Mounting
08:47 Bringing AF to 2008: DJI Focus Pro & LiDAR Setup
10:02 Why DJI LiDAR is so important to old cameras
11:13 Ergonomics & Monitoring: Andycine C7 Lite
11:43 Wireless Distribution: Shimbol TP Max System
13:05 Matte Box Secrets: SmallRig Lightweight Solution
13:49 Filter Stacking: K&F Concept IR Nano NDs
14:34 32-Bit Float Audio: The Boya Mic Safety Net
15:15 Magic Lantern: Unlocking RAW on a 19-Year-Old Camera
16:14 What's Next for the 5Dmkii?
Equipment used in this build:
Core Camera & Power
Canon 5D Mark II: The primary camera body being rigged.
Genuine Canon LP-E6 / LP-E6N / LP-E6NH Batteries: For powering the camera directly.
Andycine Micro V-lock Batteries: Used for powering the accessories via the D-Box.
Cage & Support
Wooden Camera DSLR Universal Cage: The main structure for the rig.
Wooden Camera D-Box: A V-Lock, D-Tap, and USB power plate with built-in HDMI cross-converter and breakout box.
SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods: Lightweight rods for mounting the matte box and focus systems.
Studio Baseplates: For added weight and stability.
SmallRig Rod Clamp: A versatile mounting point for monitors or EVFs.
Lenses & Optics & Filtration
Canon CN-E Lenses: Your go-to professional cinema glass.
Sirui Nightwalker Lenses (RF Mount): Mentioned as a recent high-value purchase.
SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box: Specifically the version that fits 114mm cine lenses.
K&F Concept IR Nano ND Filters: Stackable, neutral density filters for exposure control.
Autofocus System and Lens Adapters
DJI Focus Pro System: The LiDAR-based autofocus system used to modernize the manual focus camera.
Tilta Nucleus-M: Mentioned as your standard alternative focus system.
External Monitoring & and Video Distribution
Andycine C7 Lite Monitor: A high-brightness 7-inch monitor with NPF power output.
Shimbol TP Max Wireless System: For wireless video distribution on set.
Sirui Monitor Mount: The NATO-style mount used for the monitor.
Audio & Software
Boya Mic Kit: Used for 32-bit float safety recording.
Magic Lantern: The open-source software "hack" used to unlock RAW recording on the 5D Mark II.
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
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.
Made with:
Foley Sound Effects Created on location
Music Copyright Supplied by Audiio Sound or Written, Produced and Owned by us.
#cinechimp #canon5dmkii #magiclantern
