Video Accessories
by Peter Ward_1 ·Posted
DJI has unveiled a new hexa-rotor addition to its high end line. The Matrice 600, in spite of its namesake, in many ways more closely resembles the Spreading Wings S900 than the
An ideal documentary rig is lightweight and fast to work with, without sacrificing professional quality and features. If one piece of gear is built with this mantra in mind, then it’s Zacuto’s latest EVF—the Gratical Eye. Join Doug Guerra, from B&H, as he follows a photographer around New York City, highlighting the benefits of the EVF for run-and-gun productions, from its high-contrast micro OLED display and compact design, featuring
by Justin Dise ·Posted
Vlogging—or video blogging—is becoming more popular by the day, with seemingly everyone seeking to become the next YouTube sensation. You may be thinking that with the right subject matter and your winning personality, stardom is right around the corner. And who knows—maybe it is! But if you’re really going to give it a go, then you’re going to need a few essential pieces of gear to get your vlogging career up and running, and looking good. I mean, let’s face it: viewers are brutal. Bad audio? Dislike! Lousy video quality? Double dislike! So
by Justin Dise ·Posted
by Justin Dise ·Posted
As a Sony a7R II shooter, I was thrilled when Veydra announced that select lenses from its line of Mini Primes would be made available with Sony E mounts. Originally designed for MFT cameras, the Mini Primes are purpose-built from the ground up for cinema applications, rather than being re-housed DSLR lenses. Featuring matching sizes, front diameter, 0.8 mod (cine-style) gears on the focus/iris rings, and T2.2 maximum apertures, the Mini
by Peter Ward_1 ·Posted
Equip yourself for FPV flying or stabilized shooting a little closer to the ground with KumbaCam’s range of aerial-imaging accessories and gimbal stabilizers. The company’s offerings include all-inclusive FPV monitor kits, FPV goggles for a more immersive flying experience, 3-axis gimbal stabilizers for your GoPro on land, and accessories for all of the above.
For first-person view flying (FPV), KumbaCam has two kits to choose from. Both options work with the video
by Ronald Francis ·Posted
If you shoot with up to 50 lb of weight, including with entry-level weights, you might find the new video-head lineup from Cartoni a very realistic match for your needs and investment considerations.
While the 80-year old Italian brand is most famed for its high-end tripod systems, over the past decade Cartoni has also been supporting reduced camera sizes with several entry- and mid-level heads. These options are distinguished for their counterbalance and smooth drag, light weight and solid builds, and long-term consistency.
Leveraging the power of your iPhone as part of the hardware and software of a wireless lens-control system, the ikan PD Movie Air Pro can control lens motors wirelessly from up to three hundred feet away. The unit includes three interchangeable clamps for securing your iPhone 6/6S, 6 Plus/6S Plus, or 6th generation iPod Touch to the hand wheel, making it a single unit no bigger than many
by Justin Dise ·Posted
Live HD monitoring from the air just got smaller. Amimon has shrunk its seminal monitoring system, the CONNEX, encasing the air-end component of its latest in a package weighing about two ounces. The CONNEX Mini supports up to 1080p60 resolution video with zero detectable latency and features HDMI input and output. Depending on conditions and resolution
In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, shows you how to outfit your C300 Mark II for shoulder-mounted shooting using Zacuto’s Gratical HD EVF Recoil Kit. Part of Zacuto's Next Generation Recoil systems, the kit places the central balance point of the camera and rig directly over your shoulder, while relocating focus,
by Mike Wilkinson ·Posted
It would be an understatement if I said that I travel often for the work that I do. Whether it’s for a major client and I spend two weeks running around San Francisco, or I’m shooting for fun with friends while out on a hike, I have little patience for gear that is either heavy or useless. GoPros and smartphones often find their way into my kits and, in this review, I’ll be sharing some insight on a series of cases from Lowepro that were made with POV action cameras in mind, as well as a unique jib concept from Joby that’s made to work with
In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, takes a look at the latest monitor and 4K recorder offering from Atomos—the Ninja Assassin. Part of the “Ninja” line, the Assassin is an HDMI-only recorder aimed at DSLR and mirrorless 4K shooters. McCormick goes over the Assassin’s recording capabilities, which includes Ultra HD up to 30 fps and 1080p up to 60 fps. Video is recorded to 2.5" SSDs using edit-friendly 10-bit 4:2:2
In the following Quick Look Video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, discusses the Sony 4K SxS Memory player, the PMW-PZ1, which allows you to play back 4K footage without a computer. McCormick highlights the unit’s playback capabilities, built-in LCD monitor, hard drive connectivity, and transfer abilities, as well as power options that make this a powerful tool for 4K and 1080p production. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to
The following article contains suggestions for items that you may not know exist, but you might just end up wanting. These accessories can make your production life a little bit better. In researching this article, I took the opportunity to peruse the accessories that B&H Photo sells, and if you have a day to spend doing so, I’d recommend it—there are more than
In this video, John McQuiston from Kelby One goes over four filmmaking accessory kits from O’Connor: The O-Rig Pro Kit, a versatile shoulder-mount rig for virtually any camera and lens combination; the O-Focus Dual Mini Photo Set, a flexible follow focus system; the