Pro Video Accessories

by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Check out Canon’s three new bundles, based on the popular C200/C200B cinema cameras, at B&H Photo Video. These economical kits include a C200 Prime Lens Bundle, a C200 PL Camera Body with accessories, and a
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
Blackmagic Design continues to push the envelope when it comes to its presence in the broadcast video world. Featuring an integrated B4 mount, the URSA Broadcast Camera is a field-ready 4K ENG camera that easily converts to a full-featured studio camera. The B4 mount has built-in optics matched to the camera’s sensors, providing spherical aberration correction to minimize distortion when using your ENG lenses.
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Teradek products are known for their on-set reliability and durability, and this crop of wireless lens control, video transmitters and encoders, and Wi-Fi routers available at B&H Photo Video do not disappoint. The Teradek RT MK3.1
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
So, you’ve got your camera and now what? Whether it be of the digital cinema, ENG, camcorder, DSLR, or
by David Adler ·Posted
Sometimes, to get a video or audio signal to where it needs to go, it must be converted. In 2017, Atomos announced its Connect Convert signal converters alongside other useful video tools. Every studio or pro video equipment inventory should include converters to tackle signal compatibility problems as they arise. The most basic converters are the tiny Connect Convert HDMI to SDI and
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Have you ever wondered: “how did they get that shot, where was the camera attached?” Or how did the cameraperson squeeze, strap, or balance themselves into that position? B&H offers a wide range of options for mounting your video camera for vehicle-based shots, raising your camera above the fray, and otherwise mounting your camera in innovative ways. A staple of many police procedurals is the shot of the characters riding in the squad car, whether it be the cynical detective and the raring-to-go rookie, or a reveal of the jittery perp in
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
Let’s face it, gift-giving season is upon us, and you’ve got someone you care about to whom you would like to give a useful and meaningful gift. But, you don’t know what to get them. Sure, you could go with the old stand-by, the B&H Gift Card, but this year you really want to make an impression, and can’t wait for them to shower you with compliments of how great your gift was. So, grab a warm beverage and read on, as I offer up
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
The Core SWX Fleet Micro battery charger is named so, not because it’s particularly fast at charging (although it is), but because it is ready to charge and maximize your personal fleet of professional V-mount or Gold-mount batteries. Perspective In the 1980s, I had an old Cine 60 battery belt. It had a 4-pin XLR output, used NiCd cells, and had a built-in overnight charger. My cat used to sleep in it when it was charging during the winter because it was the warmest place in the house. Battery cell technology has come a long way since then,
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
The B&H Photo Video SuperStore is pleased to announce a trio of camera cages from industry mainstay Manfrotto. Catering to the growing number of videographers who capture footage using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, the cages are available in small,
by BH Online Videos ·Posted
In the following video, B&H Photo’s Doug Guerra presents Part 1 of our 4K production series, which is designed to help you navigate the intricacies of the 4K production workflow. Concentrating on camera, lens, and media in this first video, Guerra will suggest things to consider when choosing the right gear for the right job, as well as show three cameras—the C300 MarkII, the
by David Adler ·Posted
Just in time for IBC, Sony announced three new camcorders, all based on a new 1"-type sensor. The Sony FDR-AX700, HXR-NX80, and PXW-Z90 feature similar compact form factors and some great new features that will satisfy hobbyists and
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
Here at B&H, we love watching products evolve, and we are happy to announce the Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2, a handheld gimbal stabilizer with built-in follow focus control. Supporting cameras and lenses weighing a total of 7.1 pounds, the Crane-2 can work with mirrorless and DSLR cameras. A simple cable connection between gimbal and camera provides you with control over some camera parameters such as TV, AV, ISA, and EV. However,
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Long known as a major force in the professional cinema camera market, ARRI also manufactures a wide array of robust, ergonomically designed professional camera accessories (PCA, in ARRI-lingo). As renowned as this Munich institution is for its current ALEXA lineup and its established film cameras, some shooters may not be familiar with its range of camera accessories available not just for ARRI models, but for other brands of cameras, as well. As ARRI celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, let’s look at this wide array of cinematic tools
by David Adler ·Posted
After a long wait, BLUESHAPE’s GRANITE MINI batteries are finally available! These batteries condense the advanced connectivity, durability, and maximum draw of the High Rate Discharge GRANITE TWO batteries into a more compact form factor. The smaller chassis allows these batteries not only to fit on size-restricted rigs like gimbals, but also match the modern cinema camera aesthetic. A huge brick battery on the back of
by David Adler ·Posted
Smooth camera movements are the bread and butter of high-production-value projects. Usually accomplished through massive rigs for large film cameras, it’s not difficult to fathom why those solutions remain exclusive to high-budget filmmaking. Logically, with the advancement of digital technology, smaller DSLR and mirrorless cameras should be able to achieve similarly smooth results on a much smaller scale because of their relatively diminutive size. We at B&H are happy to announce these Lynx products from Cinetics that aim to bring smooth