The Padcaster
Every year at NAB we see new and improved hardware accessories for taking mobile device video to new levels. Now, we have the Padcaster. The Padcster consists of an aluminum frame containing a rubber...
View ArticleDJI Phantom – Flying Commercially in the UK
To me the Phantom is a tool to which I can attach a camera to take stunning photographs or video from an angle that is totally alien to us. To some and sadly a few of our newspapers the Phantom is a...
View ArticleReview: Vinten Vision blue3 Camera Support System
The Vision blue3 is the third Camera Support System in the blue series, sitting somewhere between the original Vb, and the Vb5 I reviewed last year. The "blueBridge" Small Camera Adapter (SCA) is...
View ArticleReview: Miller Solo Tripod and Compass 15 Head
When choosing a tripod the range of models available is confusing and baffling. There are so many different tripod weights, payloads and heights to choose from, so it can be difficult. Also while there...
View ArticleFirst Look at Cinetics Axis360 Motorized Slider
Today a very interesting fundraising campaign has hit Kickstarter. The company behind the product is a veteran in the world of successful crowd-funding launches. Building upon their two earlier...
View ArticleBeholder Handheld SP iPhone Stabilizer at NAB
James Li of Team Rebel Design demonstrated his BEHOLDER Handheld SP iPhone, Galaxy phone and small camera stabilizer at NAB 2014. It will retail for $350.00. It uses rechargeable batteries that...
View ArticleiOgrapher iPad and iPhone Filmmaking Cases – NAB 2014
David Basulto has made a series of cases with handles for iPhones and iPads that allows you to mount mics, lights, and lenses it to it. He has 4 products available (iPad, iPad Mini,...
View ArticleSolid Camera’s Odyssey7Q & FS700 brackets
We interviewed Carlos Acosta of Solid Camera about the new Odyssey7Q bracket system. There is a 20% OFF coupon code “NAB20″ is good until April 11, 2014. More info at http://www.solidcamera.com
View ArticleFirst Look at the Letus Helix
At NAB this year I walked the floor looking for the next new thing for a small crew film operation. The stabilizing gimbal seemed to have come of age after last years' big splash from Movi. I have...
View ArticleDanna Kinsky Shows Us What’s New From Sachtler
From NAB 2014, an overview of upgrades to the Sachtler Ace product line. Danna Kinsky has extensive knowledge in both documentary and cinematic techniques with over 15 years of experience in...
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Review: Libec RS 250M Video Support System
This is the second in a quartet of system reviews that cover the light to medium HD camcorder support market, the first being of the Vinten Vision Blue, which was published some months ago. One on the...
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Review: Manfrotto 504HD/ 546GBK Video Support System
As in my previous review of the Libec RS250 system, much of the technical specifications and figures relating to this system are in the Camera Support Database (F & F). [Note: the Facts and Figures...
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Review: Vinten Vision blue5 Video Support System
Featuring the CBTechniques CB100 Counter Balance Correction System Another NAB, another Vinten review! Yes, it’s that time again: tinker and test, tweak and note, dust off the keyboard and set about...
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Article / Review: Camera Cages / BirdCage for GH4
This post is a two-parter: the rationale behind camera cages in general; and a review of one such device, the BirdCage swivel, that I bought for my Panasonic GH4. Camera cages? Camera cages are metal...
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