Pro Video Accessories
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We here at B&H Photo are happy to announce the new Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL-S. Touted by Zhiyun-Tech as the “Tiny Giant,” it features motors that are 50% more responsive and have 300% more torque than previous gimbals. This allows the WEEBILL-S to remain small and lightweight, while supporting DSLR and mirrorless cameras without reaching the limits of the gimbal’s motors—all of which makes it easier to operate the gimbal for extended
The video camera baseplate—such a basic, humble camera component yet so important to a smooth shoot. Few moments are as aggravating to a camera operator or assistant as struggling to mount their camera with a baseplate that is not quite functioning. So, are high-end, cine-style baseplates worth their weight in gold? While some systems may be close to the current cost of an ounce of gold, luckily there’s no comparison pound for pound. Read on for reasons why high-end plates are worth it.
ARRI BPS-2 Bridge Plate Set
Baseplate Basics
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On the heels of the AK2000 and AK4000, Feiyu has released the AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer, which offers a higher payload of 10 lb and adds a few new features. It incorporates a rear handle that lets you easily switch to underslung mode. The weight of the gimbal and camera rest suspended below the new handle, allowing you to comfortably maneuver the gimbal when capturing low angles. Besides being useful for
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Right on the heels of a competitor’s announcement, Lexar has rolled out its Professional CFexpress Type-B memory cards to meet the demands of videographers and digital photographers producing massive quantities of data at a fast clip. Engineered for the needs of raw 4K video production, and available in 256GB and 128GB sizes, these new Lexar Professional CFexpress cards boast read speeds of up to 1750 MB/s and
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Tokina expands its impressive line of Cinema Vista prime lenses with the 135mm model, at IBC 2019. Like its 18, 25, 35, 50, 85 and 105mm prime siblings, the 135mm features a fast T1.5 aperture and covers large sensors with its 46.7 image circle, such as 35mm full-frame, VistaVision, and the latest RED MONSTRO 8K VV sensors. The 135mm Cinema Vista prime is available in
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Take pounds off your camera with new Rokinon XEEN CF cine lenses, made with lightweight carbon fiber, just announced at IBC 2019. Coming soon in 16, 24, 35, 50, and 85mm models, the XEEN CF cine lenses are compact in size and weight across the line, perfect for gimbal and drone usage. And sporting that carbon fiber weave, they look pretty cool, too.
Rokinon 24mm T1
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OConnor has announced several new additions to its line of tripods, including the updated Ultimate 1040 fluid head, flowtech 100 2-stage tripod, companion spreaders, and a comprehensive 1040 head with flowtech 100 tripod kit. All OConnor components feature quality materials such as carbon fiber, magnesium, aluminum alloy, and stainless steel, which allow its tripod systems to hold large loads easily while remaining relatively lightweight for their required duties.
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Anton/Bauer announces a new lineup of Titon SL and Dionic 26V lithium-ion batteries, as well as battery plates and chargers in Gold Mount, V-Mount, and Gold Mount Plus. The new Titon SL batteries are suitable for powering DSLR, mirrorless, and LED fixtures, as well as powering Digital Cine cameras supporting a continuous 10A draw and 12.5A for up to 5 seconds. Titon SL batteries are smaller and lighter than the preceding Digital series batteries, yet do not sacrifice performance.
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It's IBC 2019 time, and Core SWX has just enhanced its powerful professional Hypercore battery lineup with the Hypercore NEO 9 Mini series compact lithium-ion batteries. The NEO 9 Mini packs a load of features into an efficient, modular form including a high-current delivery, RFID vitals, USB firmware upgradable, discharge protection, a backlit LCD, and is available in V-mount or
On the side of some ZEISS lenses is a 4-pin LEMO connector, built in, with the words “eXtended Data” inscribed above it. This connector is part of ZEISS’s eXtended Data Technology (XD), which provides lens data for VFX applications. More specifically, eXtended Data efficiently transfers shading and distortion data via a hardware/software workflow. It allows VFX artists to adjust shading and distortion characteristics precisely in post-production. The compatible ZEISS lenses include the
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VR video shooting requires a support system that is both sturdy and easy to carry and, let’s face it—carrying 50 pounds of tripod to remote locations is just no fun. BUSHMAN panoramic takes on this challenge with its Amarula VR Carbon Fiber Tripod, along with other accessories. Weighing less than two and a half pounds, yet capable of supporting 26.5 pounds, the Amarula is easy to carry, set up, has a maximum height of nearly 5
Virtually every product Bright Tangerine releases has a key feature or two that solves major problems, and quality is a standard with them. This fully applies to their Titan arms. Whereas articulating arms commonly have a rosette-type center mechanism, Bright Tangerine’s Titan arms have a reinvented design based on a new center mechanism. The company calls it "core transmission technology.” This new technology generates 2.5 tons of pressure that’s
The Titon batteries, from Anton Bauer, are an interesting release because they’re entry-level models, yet they have nothing but top features. They were designed without any buttons or an LED gauge, so they can be offered at an accommodating cost. That’s how they were introduced at NAB 2019. Non-essential features were removed to achieve this. But at the same time, they have a 10A output, intelligent algorithm, P-Tap and USB ports, and one of the widest operating temperatures ever. They also feature 1,000 charge/discharge cycles, a large LCD,
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The flowtech tripod legs are a popular item, and why not? The legs are lightweight, durable, easy to use, easy to carry, and flexible to deploy. They are available from Sachtler and Vinten in a variety of configurations with and without: fluid head, spreader, rubber feet, etc. The flowtech 100 legs feature a 100mm quick-leveling bowl, support 66 pounds, and can reach a height of 60" while weighing a mere 7.5 pounds. To help you find just the right setup, Sachtler and Vinten have released two more variations of the legs.
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Proving that good things do indeed come in small packages, Canon has introduced the EOS C500 Mark II, a compact, full-frame 5.9K digital cine camera featuring a modular design and user-swappable PL and locking EF lens mounts. Designed for maximum creativity, the C500 Mark II is equally at home sporting PL-mount cine primes on an indie feature, using an ENG lens and the EU-V1 expansion unit to capture a live event, or in its base form and paired