The last bits of the EM1x rig are here.
They consist of a quick release adapter for the universal half cage, so I can now remove the EM1x by simply unscrewing the base plate screw and loosening the QR adapter, then just slide the camera out. This is just right.
A wonder of Camvate, Smallrig, Niceyrig and a little Neewer, it is mostly left-overs with a few needed parts.
A massive brute, but heavy like a pro camera and well balanced, especially with the weights attached.
Three leftover weights from my gimbal. They take seconds to add and make all the difference.
The camera is very secure in its housing, but it previously felt like I have to pull the whole thing apart to get it ready for stills. Basically from 5 screws to 2 and I only need a coin for a screw driver, not two sizes of hex key.
The final part, the quick release, joining the rig top plate to the hot shoe. Without this i had to unscrew two small hex nuts after taking the handle off.
Another nice touch is that the 197mm long side stem is now a perfect fit for this rig.
The Smallrig mini top handle, originally purchased as a protective side handle for the G9 has been replaced by a wooden handle (the one I bought the Camvate half cage with), but its true purpose seems to be here doing exactly what it as bought for, protection for a screen and a contact point for the AF by touch screen, hand.
The two Camvate cold shoes are just for options. They are very tight fitting, so I will have to double check anything I might want to add on using them (cannot take a Smalllrig heavy duty ball head or Neewer plastic shock mount, but fine with most else).
Even the upside down printed Camvate plate has a use. This cold shoe takes the Zoom F1-SSH6 mic combo.
The side-on profile is neat with no protrusions or left over stems.
I had mostly turned my back on Olympus for video, but recently a few things have changed my mind;
Processing the flat files in DaVinci is very easy and pleasant.
The stabiliser and heft of the EM1x are way better than the G9 except in static stabiliser mode, where the G9 draws even.
The colours and look add another dimension (but needs 4k).
The touch AF is very reliable as is the auto WB. The WB always falls within flat grading range.
I can now match the look of the three cameras (EM1, G9, OSMO) better after acquainting myself with DaVinci’s options.