The ULTIMATE MAGIC LANTERN Canon 5Dmkii RIG in 2026

Think the 5D Mark II is out of date?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: https://freewellgear.com/?sca_ref=108... Our media cards: https://www.angelbird.com/cne/ R50V cage: https://smallrig.com/r/FO4RI0 SMALLRIG products: https://smallrig.com/r/8RDRIX SMALLRIG POWER PLATE: https://smallrig.com/r/STAUC8 Monitor mount: https://smallrig.com/r/QI6U66 Pocket 4/6k Cage: https://smallrig.com/r/3UQEW0 Pocket 6K FF cage: https://smallrig.com/r/HCFAPW Record Trigger Side Handle: https://smallrig.com/r/DMZHDS Mattebox: https://smallrig.com/r/5NWZXJ HDMI adapter lock: https://smallrig.com/r/WARTCP Top handle: https://smallrig.com/r/BO4VRK Rod clamp: https://smallrig.com/r/T8636D 15mm Rods: https://smallrig.com/r/UQKVUD 15mm Nato rod clamp: https://smallrig.com/r/FBDYKM Panasonic batteries: https://smallrig.com/r/VEQ7VI Canon LPE6 Battery: https://smallrig.com/r/WNC0XP Monopod: https://smallrig.com/r/SYPY9H To save even more money join this channel to get access to bigger discounts and perks:    / @cinechimp   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: https://www.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